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Sign up hereHave your say on the draft Murrumbidgee Floodplain Management Plan
19 August 2024
The NSW Government is inviting residents and stakeholders downstream of Wagga Wagga to have their say on the draft Murrumbidgee Floodplain Management Plan while it’s on public display until 29 September 2024.
Investing in safer water for Blackville and Premer
16 August 2024
Two villages on the Liverpool Plains are one step closer to locking in safer and more secure drinking water thanks to co-funding from the NSW Government and the local council to help boost water quality.
Willawarrin Water Plant Charges Ahead
6 August 2024
The Mid North Coast is moving towards a safer and more secure water future, with construction just around the corner on a world-class water treatment plant (WTP) worth more than $8 million that will supply top-quality drinking water to Willawarrin.
Dunedoo wastewater upgrades to commence
31 July 2024
Construction will soon get underway to upgrade the Dunedoo Sewage Treatment Plant delivering modern new infrastructure that will service the community for years to come, while providing greater protections for the environment.
NSW welcomes findings into local water utilities funding models
29 July 2024
The NSW Government welcomes the findings of a detailed review into the funding arrangements for local water utilities across the state, ensuring they are financially equipped to continue providing critical water and sewerage services to regional
Mudgee pumped about delivery of new water infrastructure
18 July 2024
Stage one of the $4.5 million Mudgee Water Security Project is nearing completion with the delivery of a world class new pump station on the Cudgegong River that will double performance and improve water reliability in the region.
A budget for the Baaka
27 June 2024
The 2024-25 NSW Budget paves the way for decisive action on water quality in the Far West by delivering $25 million to establish the Restoring the Darling-Baaka River Program.
Hunter Water Regulation remake on public exhibition
24 June 2024
The Regulation that supports Hunter Water to provide critical water and wastewater services to more than 630,000 people across the region is up for renewal, and now is the time to have your say.
New skills boost career opportunities for Aboriginal tradies
17 June 2024
Aboriginal tradies are picking up their tools along with new skills as training kicks off to boost the number of qualified people who can install non-urban water meters across NSW.
A look at how residents are using water across our regions
12 June 2024
The NSW Government is getting a clearer picture of how residents in regional NSW are using water to help improve water efficiency by putting a spotlight on how often we are turning on the taps or flushing the toilet.
Next steps for Snowy Valleys water improvements
29 May 2024
Residents and businesses in the Snowy Valleys are moving towards a safer and more secure water supply thanks to over $2 million being invested in partnership between the NSW Government and the local council to bring three key projects closer to
Have your say on NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee water futures
22 May 2024
The NSW Government is inviting NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee residents to have their say on two draft regional water strategies – long-term plans to deliver safer and more secure water to towns, Aboriginal communities, businesses, and the