NSW Government
Water

Greater Sydney Water Strategy

The NSW Government has developed the Greater Sydney Water Strategy, which charts a direction for delivering sustainable and resilient water services to Greater Sydney for the next 20 to 40 years.

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About the strategy
About the Strategy

Providing Greater Sydney with a more sustainable and resilient water supply.

Children playing in the water at Darling Harbour, NSW.
How the strategy was developed

The community is helping shape the future of Sydney’s water.

Waterfall and pool at Aboriginal cultural site - Manly Vale-Gayamaygal NSW.
Our priorities and implementation plan

Discover the strategy’s priorities and how they will be implemented.

Girl watering gardening using water from a rainwater tank
Girl watering gardening using water from a rainwater tank.
Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the plan

We’ll regularly update the community about what’s being delivered.

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Glossary of key terms

Definitions of common water terms referenced in the draft strategy.

Prospect Water Treatment Plant, NSW.
FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions.