NSW Murray Regional Water Strategy engagement

Given the inter-connectedness of the Murrumbidgee and NSW Murray regions, and the significant overlap in communities and stakeholder groups, joint consultation was undertaken and engagement outcomes have been consolidated across both regions.

This approach recognises the similarity of some issues so that stakeholders could provide integrated feedback.

Public consultation 2024

Consultation on the draft NSW Murray Regional Water Strategy was undertaken from 22 May until 14 July 2024 through a public exhibition. Through consultation papers, the department sought feedback on regional priorities and shortlisted actions.

The department engaged with:

• Community members and organisations
• Region specific stakeholder groups
• Local councils and local water utilities
• Aboriginal stakeholders
• Peak organisations.
   

The department received 28 formal submissions and 116 people participated in engagement sessions.
Feedback indicated general support for the priority areas and most proposed actions.  The feedback informed the priorities and action areas in the final NSW Murray Regional Water Strategy.

Permission was received to publish several of  the submissions. These are available upon request.

Public consultation 2023

Public and targeted consultation on revised challenges and climate hydrological modelling was undertaken from 4 October until 19 November 2023. Feedback was provided through a survey, webinars, submissions and targeted stakeholder meetings.

Over 60 stakeholders participated in the engagement program and 19 formal submissions were received. Feedback received on the climate and hydrological modelling and draft regional challenges was used to shortlist actions.

Permission was received to publish several of the submissions. These are available upon request.

Public consultation 2022

Consultation was first undertaken from April until May 2022 to consider current and future water needs and water security risks for the region. The consultation documents included an analysis of regional challenges and opportunities as well as a long list of options that could address challenges and opportunities.
 

A comprehensive engagement and consultation program accompanied the release of the draft strategy documents. 

What we heard

Over 100 stakeholders participated in the engagement program and 41 formal submissions were received. The feedback received help refine key water challenges for the region.

Permission was received to publish several of the submissions. These are available upon request.

Consultation summary

A collective summary of the joint public consultation carried out for the Murrumbidgee and NSW Murray regions.