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.
Consultations and information events
| Key dates | Description | Have your say or register | |
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2 February – 5 March |
The department is seeking feedback from licence holders in areas that are most likely to exceed groundwater extraction limits in 2020-21. Details of presentations, public meetings, and registration information is available online. | Register for public meetings | |
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8 February – 18 April |
Public exhibition of the Review of Coastal Harvestable Rights. Public meetings will be held at the following locations:
| Register for public meetings Register for the live webinar | |
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12 February – 12 March | Public exhibition period of draft rules for floodplain harvesting licences in the water sharing plans for Gwydir valley. | Submit your feedback | |
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15 February – 28 March |
A draft of the NSW Water Strategy is now on public exhibition. The public can have your say and attend a public information webinar. Webinars:
| Have your say Register for the live webinar | |
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18 February – 29 March | 5th year review of 10 southern floodplain management plans | Make a submission | |
| 22 February – 10 March | Measurement and metering roadshow for floodplain harvesting and non-urban water metering. | Register to attend an event | |
| 3 March – 14 April | Regional Water Strategies on public exhibition: | Have your say | |
Please note: Due to COVID-19 some engagement meetings will be held 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
2020
2019
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@dpie.nsw.gov.au.