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Have your say on Riverina water efficiency projects
19 May 2025
Three major water efficiency projects that could spell significant environmental water savings for the Riverina region are now on public display, and the NSW Government is inviting residents and stakeholders in Griffith, Berrigan and surrounds to
Feedback welcome on Sydney Water Regulation remake
19 May 2025
The NSW Government is renewing the regulation that enables Sydney Water to protect its assets, implement water restrictions during drought and ensure compliance with certain rules, and now is the time to have your say.
Feedback open on two major water efficiency projects
9 May 2025
Residents and key stakeholders are being invited to have their say on two major projects in the Griffith region that could significantly boost water efficiency on farms, improve environmental outcomes and contribute to NSW’s Murray-Darling Basin
Upper Murrumbidgee River high-flow environmental release
1 May 2025
Property owners on the upper Murrumbidgee River and other stakeholders are being advised of a large water release being made from Tantangara Dam on 25 September this year, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain the river’s ecological health.
Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade taking shape
1 May 2025
Bowral residents are one step closer to having a world-class wastewater treatment plant, with construction complete on the first stage of a multimillion-dollar overhaul that will future- proof the local sewerage system for decades to come.
Snowy River high-flow environmental releases begin in September
1 May 2025
Property owners on the Snowy River and other stakeholders are being advised three high-flow environmental water releases will be made from Jindabyne Dam between mid-September and October this year as part of ongoing efforts to maintain the river’s
Kyogle sewerage upgrade moving forward
22 April 2025
Kyogle is on the path to improved sewerage infrastructure and better protection for the environment, with the next stage of investigative works for a new high-tech wastewater treatment plant underway.
Coastal Water Users Information Sessions
22 April 2025
Coastal water users are invited to information sessions to learn more about the rollout of non-urban metering including the deadline to install compliant meters by 1 December 2026.
Free telemetry program expanded
17 April 2025
Up to 4,000 more water users are now eligible to apply for free telemetry and installation, saving them significant out-of-pocket costs and helping them become compliant with metering rules.
Learning about water use behaviours in regional NSW
14 April 2025
Whether it be washing the dishes, brushing your teeth or hosing the garden, new research has lifted the lid on how regional NSW residents are using water in the home thanks to an innovative trial which provides helpful clues to improving efficiency
MidCoast Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Complete
11 April 2025
Drought resilience has been improved on the MidCoast thanks to a major upgrade to the Nabiac Water Treatment Plant that has boosted its capacity by 50 per cent.
Turbocharging irrigation water savings
10 April 2025
Some of the largest irrigation companies in Southern NSW are gearing up for the future, with nearly $10 million locked in to investigate levelling up their water networks to make every drop count and support a healthier Murray−Darling Basin.