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Regional water strategies in New South Wales

Lake Glenbawn in the Greater Hunter region, New South Wales.

About the regional water strategies


Long term strategies that will inform future planning and management of the state’s water resources.

Development of regional water strategies


We are working to improve the resilience of our water resources for communities, the environment and industry.

New climate data and modelling


We are using the best available evidence including new climate data and updated modelling.

Identifying and assessing strategy options


We have developed a decision-making process to help identify options that meet our objectives.

Community engagement


We are working with local councils, water service providers, Aboriginal people and other stakeholders.

Engaging with Aboriginal people


We are working with an Aboriginal advisory group to co-develop an approach for engaging Aboriginal communities.

Macquarie River at Dubbo, New South Wales.

Regional water strategies on public exhibition


Have your say–draft regional water strategies are on public exhibition.

Namoi River at Walgett, New South Wales. Image courtesy of Destination NSW.

Regional water strategies upcoming public exhibition


Work is underway on all strategies with upcoming public exhibitions planned for each region in 2020-21.

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