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Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy launches

30 October 2023

The Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy has been finalised, giving towns from Oberon, Bathurst and Orange in the east, to Dubbo, Narromine, Warren and Nyngan in the west, a clear pathway to a sustainable water future.

Have your say on the future of water in the Lachlan

22 September 2023

The NSW Government is building a clear roadmap for a more sustainable and resilient water future in the Lachlan Valley and wants to hear from the community.

Panel reviews Barwon Darling connectivity

30 August 2023

The NSW Government has set up an independent expert panel to provide feedback on work being carried out to improve connectivity and flows in the Barwon Darling.

Strategy secures Far North Coast's water future

4 July 2023

The NSW Government today launched the Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy, a clear vision for the future of sustainable water from Tweed Heads to Evans Head, Kyogle to Casino, Lismore to Byron Bay and everywhere in between.

North Coast ready for water future

24 November 2022

The New South Wales Government has today launched the much-anticipated North Coast Regional Water Strategy that sets out a clear vision for the future of sustainable water in this iconic area.

A smarter water future for the Border Rivers

18 November 2022

The NSW Government has launched the Border Rivers Regional Water Strategy to deliver healthier, more reliable, and resilient water resources for the next 20 years.

Plan for Gwydir's water future launched

18 November 2022

The NSW Government has ushered in two decades of safe, secure and reliable water for the Gwydir region, thanks to the launch of the Gwydir Regional Water Strategy.

Submissions close next week for Macquarie water

11 November 2022

There is only one week left to have your say on the draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy.

More time to consider future of Lachlan water

11 November 2022

The NSW Government will re-exhibit the draft Lachlan Regional Water Strategy in 2023 to give flood-affected communities another chance to have their say once the region has had time to recover from one of the worst floods in decades.

Strategy to secure Macquarie-Castlereagh’s water future open for feedback

6 October 2022

The draft Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy is now on public display, and the community is invited to have its say on options to deliver more secure, safe and reliable water for the region.

Strategy to secure Lachlan’s water future on public display

6 October 2022

The community is invited to have its say on the draft Lachlan Regional Water Strategy, a plan that will deliver a reliable, sustainable and resilient water supply for towns and communities including Parkes, Cowra, Forbes and Young, and the