About the review
In 2018, the NSW Government introduced a new framework to measure and meter non-urban water take, to be rolled out in stages over several years.
It is five years since the reforms were introduced and it is time to review and assess the progress that has been made so far.
The purpose of the review is to look at how to remove barriers to implementation and identify practical changes to the rules to improve compliance.
Important dates
Consultation commenced on 30 October 2023 and closed on 26 November 2023. A what we heard report, summarising the feedback we received, will be published soon.
Consultation documents
Discussion paper
Read about the key issues and possible options for changes in the discussion paper.
Fact sheet
Download more information on the review of the non-urban water metering rules.
FAQs
We've created some frequently asked questions and answers.
Public information sessions
Online information sessions have been held for water users and interested stakeholders and community members to find out more about the review.
The sessions were recorded and have been published below.
If you have any questions phone: 1300 081 047 or email: water.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au
Session 1 – Northern Inland
13 November 2023 – View the recording of the Northern Inland session.
Session 2 – Southern Inland
13 November 2023 – View the recording of the Southern Inland session.
Session 3 – Coastal
14 November 2023 – View the recording of the Coastal session.
Presentation
Presentation slides - Non-urban metering review - Public consultation sessions November 2023.
Download the presentation (PDF. 3,000KB)What’s next?
The department will consider all feedback received during the consultation period. We will publish a 'What we heard report' and provide a final report to the Minister for Water.