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Six replacement water sharing plans commence

1 July 2024

The NSW Government has approved replacement water sharing plans for six regions across the state.

Water allocations reflect continued good water availability

1 July 2024

Today’s mostly full opening water allocations reflect the state’s continued good water availability following consecutive wet years. This is good news for licenced water users, who will see most entitlements nearing maximum allowable levels.

On-farm efficiency projects to recover more environmental water

1 July 2024

The NSW Government is continuing to stride forward on its Murray-Darling Basin Plan commitments by opening up applications for on-farm efficiency projects to help deliver more water back to the environment.