Stakeholder engagement
Water is one of our most valuable natural assets. We have a responsibility to the people of NSW to ensure we manage water equitably and transparently now and into the future. Our stakeholders are those groups and individuals who could be affected by our activities.
We recognise that the most effective way to successfully manage water is by collaborating with our stakeholders and the greater community. Our Community Engagement Policy describes how we will complete this engagement.
We will regularly meet with our stakeholders on key projects, and provide opportunities for stakeholders and the broader public to provide input on policies, plans, and other relevant documents.
An overview of our upcoming meetings, exhibitions, and other public engagement activities is provided below.
Have your say—public exhibition
| Key dates | Description |
| 17 February - 28 March | Public exhibition–Draft replacement of the Bellinger River Area Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources Water Sharing Plan |
Key upcoming dates/events
Please note: Due to COVID-19 all engagement meetings are now being held online.
| Key dates | Description | Location |
| 30 & 31 March | Stakeholder Advisory Panel meeting - Namoi Water Resource Plan
| Online |
| 1 April | Stakeholder Advisory Panel meeting - Gwydir Water Resource Plan
| Online |
| 2 April | Stakeholder Advisory Panel meeting - Border Rivers Water Resource Plan
| Online |
| 2 April | Stakeholder Advisory Panel meeting - NSW Murray and Lower Darling Water Resource Plan
| Online |
| 7 April | Stakeholder Advisory Panel meeting - Lachlan Water Resource Plan
| Online |
| 8 April | Stakeholder Advisory Panel meeting - Macquarie Water Resource Plan
| Online |
Note: The department seeks to update this table regularly. Changes to events or public exhibitions can take place and some of the details in the table may be out of date.
Newsletters
Media releases
Visit the Water - News section for the latest news and media releases.
Past engagement
- Download a list of Past Engagement Activities in 2020.
- Download a list of Past Engagement Activities from 2019.
- Download a list of Past Engagement Activities from 2018.
Contact us
We are committed to continuously improving the way we work.
If you have feedback on the services provided by the department or questions about upcoming events, contact us or email us at water.relations@dpi.nsw.gov.au.