2020 media releases
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Brewarrina gets new amenities block
22 December 2020
Departmental media releaseMore than $159,000 in improvement work has been completed at Brewarrina Caravan Park with assistance of the NSW Government’s Crown Reserves Improvement Fund.
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Community consulted on Lake Illawarra jetties
22 December 2020
Departmental media releaseThe NSW Government is seeking feedback from the Wollongong community on priority upgrade work to Lake Illawarra’s public jetties.
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Update on flood events in northwest NSW
21 December 2020
Departmental media releaseThe Bureau of Meteorology advises that widespread rainfall, including possible heavy localised falls, is forecast across much of inland northern NSW river valleys over the next 12-18 hours.
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Flood event in Gwydir Valley
17 December 2020
Departmental media releaseThere are reports of heavy rain in the Gwydir region which could lead to overland flows.
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Temporary water restriction for Mortons Creek extended
11 December 2020
Departmental media releaseThe NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the temporary water restriction order which applies to the Mortons Creek Water Source has been extended, with the new expiry date of 31 March 2021.
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$100,000 stimulus for Sheba Dams upgrade
2 December 2020
Ministerial media releaseThe NSW Government will provide $100,000 under its COVID-19 stimulus program for upgrade work to the Sheba Dams site near Hanging Rock.
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Roll out of the Snowy Water Licence amendments
2 December 2020
Departmental media releaseThe NSW Government has commenced implementation of the actions resulting from the 10-year review of the Snowy Water Licence.
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NRAR sets ambitious targets for next three years
2 December 2020
Departmental media releaseThe Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has released a new strategic plan for the period 2021-23 to outline its purpose and strategic goals as the NSW water regulator.
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Central Coast Water Sharing Plan open for feedback
30 November 2020
Departmental media releaseNSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment today announced the draft replacement water sharing plan for the Central Coast area has been placed on public exhibition for community feedback.
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$1.5 million for Hume and Hovell walking track upgrades
27 December 2020
Ministerial media releaseThe historic Hume & Hovell track will get a range of improvements to boost its tourism appeal with the assistance of $1.5 million in funding from the NSW Government.