Ministerial News
FIRST STATE WATER STRATEGY
The NSW Government has commenced consultation on NSW’s first ever statewide 20-year water strategy to strengthen regional and metropolitan water services. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the recent...
BIGGE BUILDING BOOSTS NEW HOMES AND JOBS
Construction has started on a $25.35 million housing renewal project delivering 52 new social homes, connected with essential services, to support vulnerable people in south-western Sydney, while creating jobs and a timely economic boost. A modern residential...
WATER FLOWS FROM MUNGINDI TO MENINDEE FOLLOWING PROLONGED DRY PERIOD
Twice as much water is expected to enter the Menindee Lakes from the Barwon-Darling River as the NSW Government’s resumption of flow rule achieves full connectivity from Queensland to Menindee. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said it was...
NEW DATA SUPPORTS HISTORIC FLOODPLAIN HARVESTING REFORM IN NSW
The NSW Government has released new modelling reports on floodplain harvesting in the Northern Basin to support implementation of its historic Floodplain Harvesting Policy. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said the Gwydir modelling reports will...
CONTRACT AWARDED FOR NEXT STAGE IN CRITICAL PEEL WATER SECURITY PROJECT
The Australian and New South Wales Governments are taking the next step in safeguarding the water security of the Tamworth region, with the formal awarding of a contract to undertake the detailed design and construction of a new replacement pipeline link between...
Smelter Site Remediation Approval Paves Way for New Development and Jobs
Plans to remediate a former hydro aluminum smelter site at Kurri Kurri in order to create a new commercial and industrial precinct have been approved by the NSW Government. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the approval to remediate the...
New Chair Appointed to Hunter Water’s Board
Experienced utilities, energy, resources and financial services chief executive and company director, Greg Martin, has been appointed as the independent Chair of Hunter Water. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said an independent board plays a...
NSW Crown Land Gets $51 Million Funding Boost
The NSW Government will provide a record $51.7 million from its Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF) to maintain and upgrade Crown reserves and community facilities across the State. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said this year’s fund has...
REGIONAL ARCHITECTS INVITED TO REGISTER INTEREST IN COFFS HARBOUR JETTY FORESHORE WORKS
The NSW Government today invited emerging, NSW-based regional architects to apply to be involved in the public domain works required for the future revitalisation of Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshore precinct. Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said...