Water sharing plan merger
The Clyde Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sharing Plan (WSP) and the Deua Unregulated and Alluvial Plans have merged. The Clyde Unregulated and Alluvial WSP has been repealed, and the Deua Unregulated and Alluvial WSP has been amended to include the entirety of the Clyde Unregulated and Alluvial WSP.
This merger does not change individual plan provisions.
There is no change to the current rules of either current plan so there is no impact on existing licence or work approval conditions. The main effect is administrative only, with merged plans simply being consolidated under a single water sharing plan
These changes will come into effect as of 29 May 2026
This work supports our broader objectives to:
- improve the efficiency and effectiveness of plan management
- reduce the overall number of water sharing plans across the state
- deliver time and cost savings
The department will continue to undertake public exhibition and comprehensive stakeholder consultation as part of the formal review and replacement of the plan when it expires.
More detailed information can be found in summary of changes fact sheet.
About the region
The South Coast region of NSW is the coastal strip bounded by the border with Victoria to the south, the coastal escarpment of the Southern Tablelands to the west, and the Greater Metropolitan region to the north. It covers an area of 14,440km2.
The water sharing plans that apply to the surface water and groundwater resources of the South Coast region are listed below.
The area is the traditional lands of a number of Aboriginal groups including the Yuin and Dharawal people.
Bega River Area Regulated, Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2024
Status: In force
Commencement date: May 2024
Cease date: June 2034
Read: Bega River Area Regulated, Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2024
This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW legislation site for details.
Deua and Clyde River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016
Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026
Read: Deua and Clyde River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016
This plan has been amended since it commenced. The Water Sharing Plan for the Clyde Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016 has been repealed. It is now contained within the amended Water Sharing Plan for the Deua Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016. See the NSW legislation site for details.
Snowy Genoa Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016
Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026
Read: Snowy Genoa Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016
This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW legislation site for details.
| Maps | Supporting documentation | Prior water sharing plan status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
South Coast Groundwater Sources 2016
Status: In force (with two year extension)
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2028
Read: South Coast Groundwater Sources 2016
This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW legislation site for details.
| Maps | Supporting documentation | Prior water sharing plan status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Towamba River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2023
Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2023
Cease date: June 2033
Read: Towamba River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2023
This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW legislation site for details.
Tuross River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016
Status: In force
Commencement date: July 2016
Cease date: June 2026
Read: Tuross River Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2016
This plan has been amended since it commenced. See the NSW legislation site for details.
| Maps | Supporting documentation | Prior water sharing plan status |
|---|---|---|
| N/A |