Media releases

Contact our media team via email or 02 9685 4350.

30 JUNE 2023

Traditional custodians gain access to Chaffey Dam

Land at Chaffey Dam is now available to traditional custodians for activities associated with cultural practice and connection, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) and WaterNSW.
8 JUNE 2023

Warragamba Dam update

Warragamba Dam remains safe for day-to-day operations, is structurally sound and can easily withstand extremely large and rare floods.
6 JUNE 2023

Glenbawn environmental releases target native fish

WaterNSW has started an environmental water release from Glenbawn Dam on behalf of the NSW Government, aimed at promoting native fish migration in the Hunter River.
5 JUNE 2023

Gunidgera weir gate coating underway

Work will soon be underway to apply a new protective coating to the Gunidgera Weir gates on the Namoi River.
5 JUNE 2023

Wombat mange treatment program a success

The number of wombats with severe sarcoptic mange has dropped significantly in the Bendeela Recreation Area following a successful intervention program.
23 MAY 2023

Stevens Weir water level reduction alert to landholders

Landholders downstream of Stevens Weir, on the Edward-Wakool River system, have been advised to be alert to changes in river levels as the weir storage level is reduced for important maintenance.
18 MAY 2023

Lake Cargelligo upgrades underway

Major work to upgrade the embankments of Lake Cargelligo will start next week, led by WaterNSW.
4 MAY 2023

Faster and more functional water data now available

The latest water data is now faster and more up-to-date than ever before, thanks to updates to WaterNSW’s WaterInsights platform.
26 APRIL 2023

Lake Cargelligo lowering underway to enable upgrades

Preparatory works to enable upgrades to the Lake Cargelligo embankment are now in progress, with the drawdown of water levels to 50 percent under way.
5 APRIL 2023

Visitors urged to stay water-safe over the holidays

With thousands expected to flock to the state’s dams, weirs, picnic grounds, recreation parks and camping areas over the Easter Weekend and school holidays, WaterNSW is urging visitors to stay safe in and around the water.

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WaterNSW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters on which we work and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. Learn more