Planning
Community feedback shapes future of Waterloo South
5 August 2022
Keeping Pitt Street south closed to traffic at McEvoy Street and allowing more flexibility to achieve the best design outcomes for three tall buildings proposed in McEvoy Street, are key features of the latest plan for Waterloo South.
Water
Temporary restriction on interstate water trade
5 August 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today announced a temporary restriction on interstate water trades into the NSW Murray, Lower Darling and Murrumbidgee regulated river water sources.
Crown land
Upgrades give Cryon Hall a new lease of life
3 August 2022
Cryon Hall near Walgett has been transformed from an unfenced venue on the Kamilaroi Highway that was cold in winter and hot in summer to an air-conditioned hub that is fully enclosed, making it safer and more comfortable for families.
Water
Hunter flood mitigation
2 August 2022
The NSW Government will invest $71.5 million to repair critical flood mitigation infrastructure in the Hunter Valley that has a proven track record of protecting the region.
Planning
Mucking in for National Tree Day
31 July 2022
Residents in NSW, particularly Greater Sydney, are encouraged to get their hands dirty and plant as many trees as possible on National Tree Day.
Crown land
Crown land holiday parks get top ratings from Tripadvisor
29 July 2022
Crown land holiday parks have earned badges of honour with a range of parks rated top ‘Travellers’ Choice 2022’ destinations by online travel platform, Tripadvisor.
Water
Certainty for the environment, farmers and water users
29 July 2022
There is more certainty for farmers and the environment after the NSW Government’s licensing and measurement reform became law in Water Sharing Plans for the Border Rivers and Gwydir Valleys.
Planning
Call out to improve coastal design
29 July 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is seeking to ensure coastal communities become more resilient under updated guidelines released today for public feedback.
Planning
Full steam ahead for Pyrmont revitalisation
29 July 2022
The NSW Government has cleared the way for development to start on four major sites within the Pyrmont Peninsula.
Water
Tender awarded for Bega-Tathra water treatment plant
28 July 2022
Bega and Tathra will soon benefit from a safer and more secure water supply, with the tender for the new $20.8 million water treatment plant awarded to Laurie Curran Water Pty Ltd.
Housing and property
Land iQ to deliver savings, speed up planning
28 July 2022
The NSW Government has introduced a new, world-first land-use tool set to speed up the planning system and save taxpayers millions of dollars a year.
Water
New water treatment plant in the pipeline for Baradine
26 July 2022
Baradine is one step closer to a new water treatment plant with the NSW Nationals in Government committing $375,000 from its Safe and Secure Water Program to help fund its concept design.