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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.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
14 August 2024
The NSW Department Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today issued a rising river alert for the Snowy River downstream of Jindabyne Dam in southern NSW for Wednesday 21 August 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Rising river alert – Snowy River below Jindabyne Dam
20 June 2024
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today issued a ‘rising river alert’ for the Snowy River downstream of Jindabyne Dam in southern NSW for Thursday 27 June 2024.
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
Murray Floodplain Management Plan open for feedback
20 May 2024
Residents across the NSW central Murray region are invited to have their say on key elements of the draft Murray Floodplain Management Plan, an important tool to manage rural flood works and their valley-wide effects on flows and connectivity.
Plans for Bega Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade
15 May 2024
An upgrade to Bega’s ageing sewage treatment plant is in the works following a $200,000 NSW Government investment to kickstart the design and planning stages.
Planning for Moama's sewage infrastructure future
15 May 2024
The historic town of Moama is one step closer to locking in a new or upgraded sewage treatment plant thanks to $300,000 from the NSW Government and $200,000 from Murray River Council.