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Plans and programs

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    Water sharing plans

    Water sharing plans are a statutory obligation under the Water Management Act 2000.

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    Water resource plans

    Water resource plans must be prepared and submitted for assessment to meet our commitment to the Commonwealth's Basin Plan.

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    Healthy floodplains project

    The healthy floodplains project reforms the management of water on floodplains through the development of plans and licensing of harvesting water extractions.

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    Water recovery programs

    Water recovery projects can provide additional water for productive and environmental purposes.

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    Water & sewerage infrastructure programs

    We administer and implement co-funding programs to assist in the delivery of water and sewerage infrastructure in regional NSW.

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    Regional water strategies in New South Wales

    The NSW Government is taking action to improve the security, reliability, quality and resilience of the state’s water resources. Regional Water Strategies will deliver healthy and resilient water resources for a livable and prosperous regional NSW.

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    State significant projects

    Information on significant water projects in New South Wales.

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    Water saving tips

    What are your favourite ways to save water? Fill out the form to add your water savings tip.

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