NSW Government
Water

Metropolitan water plans in NSW

Our two metropolitan water plans provide Sydney and the Lower Hunter with more sustainable and resilient water supplies.

Helicopter photo of Sydney - Image credit: Vince Bucello

Our plans

The Greater Sydney Water Strategy and Lower Hunter Water Security Plan sets out the priorities for these two regions for the next 20 to 40 years. This strategic planning is to ensure the regions have sustainable and resilient water for now and into the future.

An aerial photo of Sydney Harbour. The water is vivid blue and trees and buildings line the shore. There are tall skyscrapers to the left and the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are in the middle
Greater Sydney Water Strategy

The NSW Government has developed the Greater Sydney Water Strategy, which charts a direction for delivering sustainable and resilient water

Grahamstown Dam in the Hunter region.
Lower Hunter Water Security Plan

A whole of government approach for the Lower Hunter for now and future generations

Waterfront at Raymond Terrace.
Independent Water Advisory Panel

Providing expert advice on urban water management issues to improve the resilience and reliability of urban water supplies.