Work has started on major repairs to five jetties on the foreshore of Lake Illawarra, to enable them to be reopened for community use. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the start of work, which had been delayed due to COVID, follows earlier...

The NSW Government has today launched the NSW Water Strategy, a 20-year blueprint to deliver resilient and sustainable water resources to communities across the state ensuring NSW is leading the charge when it comes to innovation. The strategy coincides with the...

The NSW Government is calling for projects that improve water efficiency through off-farm infrastructure to save water in the Murray Darling Basin. Under the Commonwealth-funded program, up to $1.48 billion will be provided to support projects, including $1.33 billion...

The Menindee lakes system could reach capacity for the first time in a decade as multiple flow surges along the Barwon-Darling network continue to deliver the best inflows since 2016. Ongoing rainfall over the past six months has generated a series of flow events,...

The NSW Government will soon begin consultation on its Reconnecting River Country program, which will deliver community-driven projects that will improve environmental outcomes along the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda...

First Nations people across the state will benefit from a $9.85 million  NSW Government investment to support native title holders and claimants and Local Aboriginal Land Councils deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities. Minister for Aboriginal...

The NSW Government is shoring up water security for the Lower Hunter with planning approval granted for a new desalination plant in Belmont providing an enduring supply of water for the Lower Hunter. Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said the...

The NSW Government has become the first government agency in Australia to achieve a 5-Star Green Star rating across its commercial office portfolio. Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said the NSW Government was leading the way on sustainability,...

Residents who live in dugouts in the outback community of White Cliffs will be granted permanent leases, following an agreement between the NSW Government and Barkandji people who are native title holders over the land. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda...