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Today’s opening water allocations reflect mixed conditions across NSW, with most licence holders having access to good volumes of water, though availability varies across some inland regions.
Communities in the NSW Murray Valley and Billabong Creek floodplains will benefit from streamlined assessments and determinations of applications for flood work approvals with the introduction of the new NSW Murray Valley Floodplain Management Plan and Billabong Creek Floodplain Management Plan.
For information about the ongoing monitoring and management of fish deaths.
Interactive map of what's happening in your region
Find community engagement events, infrastructure projects, plans and strategies, and infrastructure grants relating to water management in your region.
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Information on water allocations and availability in New South Wales.
Before you use, take, or trade water, or start work on waterfront land in NSW, you must obtain all necessary licences and approvals.
Information about non-urban metering, including what water users need to know, community engagement and project updates.
Projects that contribute to the safety, security and sustainability of our water resources.
Plans and strategies underway and under development.
Current projects and programs underway for NSW water resources.
Floodplain management aims to improve and maintain natural floodplain flows in rural areas.
Managing water for both immediate needs and for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
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The department, along with other local water utility regulators, oversees and supports local water utilities in their delivery of water supply and sewerage services.
NRAR is responsible for the enforcement of water laws in NSW through monitoring compliance and education.
Providing comprehensive information about how water is managed and shared in NSW.
Independent regulator responsible for ensuring dam owners manage the safety of declared dams in NSW.
Providing specialist and impartial advice relating to coastal and water engineering and water flow assurance.