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About the region

The North Coast region of NSW is nestled between the Central Coast and Far North Coast regions. It covers an area greater than 17,000km².

The water sharing plans that apply to the surface water and groundwater resources of the North Coast region are listed below.

The region is located within the traditional lands of the Birpai, Dunghutti, Gumbaynggirr and Nganyaywana Nations.

Bellinger River Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2020

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2020
Cease date: June 2030

Read: Bellinger River Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2020

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Bellinger River Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2020 – Plan map (WSP002_V2) Bellinger River Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2020 – Plan map (GDE026_V1)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2020 Outcomes of public exhibition fact sheet Summary of changes fact sheet (July 2023) Compliance with water management principles (July 2023)	Bellinger River Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2008 Status: Replaced Archived background document (2008)

Clarence River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026

Read: Clarence River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Clarence River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016 – Plan map (WSP039_V2) Clarence River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016 – GDE map (GDE08_V1)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2016 Summary of changes fact sheet (July 2023) Compliance with water management principles (July 2023)	N/A

Coffs Harbour Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2022
Cease date: June 2032

Read: Coffs Harbour Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Coffs Harbour Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022 – Plan Map (WSP004_V2) Coffs Harbour Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022 – GDE Map (GDE030_V1)	Summary of changes to the Coffs Harbour Water Sharing Plan fact sheet (July 2022) Compliance with water management principles fact sheet (July 2022) Status of NRC Review Recommendations fact sheet (July 2022) Outcomes of public exhibition Changes to the Coffs Harbour water sharing plan fact sheet (May 2024) Compliance with Water Management Principles (May 2024)	Coffs Harbour Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2009 Status: Replaced Archived rule summary sheets (2009) Archived Background Document (2009)

Hastings Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2019

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2019
Cease date: June 2029

Read: Hastings Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2019

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Hastings Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2019 – Plan map (WSP038_V2) Hastings Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2019 – GDE map (GDE011_V1)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2019 Summary of changes fact sheet (July 2023) Compliance with water management principles (July 2023)	N/A

Lower North Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2022
Cease date: June 2032

Read: Lower North Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Lower North Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Source 2022 – Plan Map (WSP001_V3) Lower North Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Source 2022 – GDE Map (GDE027_V1)	Summary of changes to the Lower North Coast Water Sharing Plan fact sheet (July 2022) Compliance with water management principles fact sheet (July 2022) Status of NRC Review Recommendations fact sheet (July 2022) Outcomes of public exhibition Changes to the Lower North Coast water sharing plan fact sheet (May 2024) Compliance with Water Management Principles (May 2024)	Lower North Coast Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2009 Status: Replaced Archived rule summary sheets (2009) Archived background document (2009)

Macleay Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026

Read: Macleay Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Macleay Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016 – Plan Map (WSP031_V2)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2016 Summary of changes fact sheet (July 2023) Compliance with water management principles (July 2023)	N/A

Nambucca Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016

Status: In force
Commencement date: September 2016
Cease date: June 2027

Read: Nambucca Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW Legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
Nambucca Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016 – Plan map (WSP037_V2) Nambucca Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016 – GDE map (GDE006_V1)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2016 Summary of changes fact sheet (July 2023) Compliance with water management principles (July 2023)	N/A

North Coast Coastal Sands Groundwater Sources 2016

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026

Read: North Coast Coastal Sands Groundwater Sources 2016

This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW legislation site for details.

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
North Coast Coastal Sands Groundwater Sources 2016 – Plan map (WSP034_V3) North Coast Coastal Sands Groundwater Sources 2016 – GDE map (GDE003_V2)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2016 Compliance with water management principles (July 2022) Summary of changes fact sheet (July 2023) Compliance with water management principles (July 2023)	N/A

North Coast Fractured and Porous Rock Groundwater Sources 2016

Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026

Read: North Coast Fractured and Porous Rock Groundwater Sources 2016

Maps	Supporting documentation	Prior water sharing plan status
North Coast Fractured and Porous Rock Groundwater Sources 2016 – Plan map (WSP033 V1) North Coast Fractured and Porous Rock Groundwater Sources 2016 – GDE map (GDE002_V1)	Rule summary sheets Background document 2016	N/A