Upcoming consultation and engagement
The department is currently undertaking consultation in the Far North Coast region of NSW across a number of key programs to give water users, stakeholders and communities a clear understanding of how future water programs align and interact. Coordinating our consultation will ensure that we identify integrated and complementary options that deliver the best outcomes for the region.
The department is now consulting on the following:
Draft replacement Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan
The draft water sharing plan was on public exhibition from 20 October to 18 December 2022 and and has now closed.
Draft replacement Tweed River Area Water Sharing Plan
The draft water sharing plan was on public exhibition from 31 October 2022 to 18 December 2022 and has now closed.
Draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy
The draft strategy is on public exhibition in October-November 2022.
Public information sessions
| Webinars | Engagement event | Register for event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 8 November 2022 | Update on Tweed River Area Water Sharing Plan 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Watch the recorded webinar |
| Wednesday, 9 November 2022 | Update on Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Watch the recorded webinar |
| Tuesday, 22 November 2022 | Update on the Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Session has concluded. |
| Face-to-face meetings | ||
| Monday, 14 November 2022 | Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy and Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan Kyogle Golf Club, 102 Summerland Way, Newpark 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Session has concluded |
| Tuesday, 15 November 2022 | Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy and Tweed River Area Water Sharing Plan Murwillumbah Services Club, 10 Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Session has concluded |
| Wednesday, 16 November 2022 | Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy and Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan Casino Returned Servicemen’s Memorial (RSM) Club, 162 Canterbury Street, Casino 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Session has concluded |
| Thursday, 17 November 2022 | Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy and Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan Department of Primary Industries, 1243 Bruxner Highway, Wollongbar 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Session has concluded |
| Friday, 18 November 2022 | Richmond River Area Water Sharing Plan Ballina RSL Club, 1 Grant Street, Ballina 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Session has concluded |