We invite the public to engage with the process of water management and contribute to the sustainable use of our precious water resources. Our water sharing plans are a key part of the statutory framework under the Water Management Act 2000, designed to balance the needs of the environment with community and industry requirements.
Current public exhibitions
There are currently no public exhibitions.
Recent public exhibitions – closed
Following feedback provided by stakeholders in 2023, the NSW Government offered stakeholders another opportunity to have a say on the proposed amendments. The public exhibition closed on 6 April 2025.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River Water Source 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Belubula Regulated River Water Source 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Lachlan Unregulated River Water Sources 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Gwydir Unregulated River Water Sources 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Macquarie/Wambuul Bogan Unregulated Rivers Water Sources 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Murrumbidgee Unregulated River Water Sources 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the draft Water Sharing Plan for the Namoi and Peel Unregulated Rivers Water Sources 2025 has now closed.
Feedback sought on the amendment for water licence holders in the Hunter River, Paterson River and Wallis Creek tidal pool water sources has now closed.
Public exhibition of proposed amendments to the water sharing plan has now closed.
Next steps
As we strive for transparency and community involvement, your feedback is invaluable in shaping the policies that determine how water is allocated and managed across the diverse regions of New South Wales.
Past public exhibition periods provided valuable feedback that helped develop and inform proposed changes to water sharing plans. See the outcomes and community insights of past consultations.