Water
Upper Murrumbidgee environmental flows to commence late June
26 May 2022
The first of three planned high-flow water for environment releases to the Upper Murrumbidgee River will begin on Thursday 23 June, followed by one in late July and the final release in mid-October 2022.
Water
Rising river alert: Snowy River below Jindabyne, 31 May 2022
23 May 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River between Jindabyne Dam and Dalgety in southern NSW for Tuesday 31 May 2022.
Water
More security for coastal farmers
13 May 2022
Farmers and landholders who have coastal-draining properties will have greater water security following the NSW Government’s harvestable rights increase coming into effect today.
Water
Towamba water sharing plan open for feedback
10 May 2022
The NSW Government is seeking feedback from water users and other key stakeholders on the new draft Towamba water sharing plan.
Water
NSW leads discussions for proposed changes to Menindee Lakes operations
4 May 2022
The NSW Government will begin discussions immediately with the Murray Darling Basin Authority and Basin jurisdictions on how to improve the way water in the Menindee Lakes is stored and managed.
Water
Have your say on the South Coast Regional Water Strategy
4 May 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is calling on the community to have their say on the draft South Coast Regional Water Strategy for the second time.
Water
Cobar pumped to get new water infrastructure
3 May 2022
The construction of three new pump stations at Nyngan, Hermidale and Cobar to improve water reliability in the state’s Far West has been given the green light after the Australian Government agreed to co-fund the $46 million project with the NSW
Water
Snowy River high-flows to commence in late May
2 May 2022
The first of nine planned high-flow environmental water releases to the Snowy River will begin on Tuesday 31 May and will continue through until early December 2022.
Planning
Water
Taking a load off cost of living
28 April 2022
Up to 3,000 social housing tenants will be able to receive a new washing machine from only $150 thanks to a NSW Government pilot program supporting low-income residents and save on water.
Water
Water security plan for Lower Hunter
27 April 2022
Water security is at the heart of a new 40 year strategic water plan that will provide confidence for communities and businesses in the Lower Hunter area.
Water
Strategy to secure Murray and Murrumbidgee's water future unveiled
12 April 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment this week released the draft Regional Water Strategies for the Murray and Murrumbidgee and is calling on the community to have its say.
Water
NSW Government secures additional funding for new Dungowan Dam
4 April 2022
NSW has secured additional funding of up to $433 million from the Commonwealth towards the costs of the planned New Dungowan Dam in Tamworth to maintain town water supply and water for irrigators and landholders.