Status of NSW water sharing plans
The Water Management Act 2000 applies to areas of New South Wales that have a water sharing plan. Water sharing plans are the primary tool to define water-sharing arrangements in NSW.
A water sharing plan is generally in place for 10 years. We may suspend a water sharing plan in times of severe water shortages. Find out more information on water sharing plan suspensions.
We can also amend water sharing plans under Section 45(1) of the Act, if the Minister is satisfied that it is in the public interest to do so. Consultation on proposed amendments is on the public exhibition.
Regions
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Barwon, Darling and West region
Information about water sharing plans for the Barwon, Darling and West region.

Border Rivers region
Information about water sharing plans for the Border Rivers region.

Central Coast region
Information about water sharing plans for the Central Coast region.

Far North Coast region
Information about water sharing plans for the Far North Coast region.

Greater Metropolitan region
Information about water sharing plans for the Greater Metropolitan region.

Gwydir region
Information about water sharing plans for the Gwydir region.

Hunter region
Information about water sharing plans for the Hunter region.

Lachlan region
Information about water sharing plans for the Lachlan region.

Macquarie–Castlereagh region
Information about water sharing plans for the Macquarie-Castlereagh region.

Murray region
Information about water sharing plans for the Murray region.

Murrumbidgee region
Information about water sharing plans for the Murrumbidgee region.

Namoi region
Information about water sharing plans for the Namoi region.

North Coast region
Information about water sharing plans for the North Coast region.

South Coast region
Information about water sharing plans for the South Coast region.
