Media releases

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28 DECEMBER 2022

Major rise in Menindee inflow as floodwater joins Darling upstream

Satellite images reveal the major increase of flow into Menindee lakes in recent days is a result of water branching out from the Talyawalka Creek and re-joining the main channel of the Darling River upstream of the lakes.
20 DECEMBER 2022

WaterNSW welcomes funds for green energy investigation at dam

A key WaterNSW plan to enhance sustainability by hosting alternative energy projects on its land is a step closer thanks to NSW Government funding and a development agreement for a proposed pumped hydro project in the state’s Central West.
15 DECEMBER 2022

WaterNSW launches summer safety awareness campaign

Every year thousands of visitors flock to the dozens of dams and weirs, picnic grounds, recreation parks and camping areas across the state on land managed by WaterNSW.
14 DECEMBER 2022

Bendeela is ready for school holidays

WaterNSW is expecting Bendeela campground in Kangaroo Valley to be popular with campers and day users alike over the holidays. The back recreation area will open at 11am on Wednesday 21 December and remain open until 4:00pm Sunday 29 January 2023. The front area is open all year round.
23 NOVEMBER 2022

WaterNSW extends aerial watch on Lake Cargelligo

WaterNSW will extend aerial monitoring of Lake Cargelligo as floodwaters continue to arrive down the Lachlan River, with the peak flow expected to arrive at the end of the week.
23 NOVEMBER 2022

Menindee releases create storage space for upstream flood

Gradual increases in water released from Menindee lakes are building capacity within the storage to receive large quantities of Barwon-Darling floodwater, with inflows expected to peak by the end of December.
15 NOVEMBER 2022

Wyangala releases cut by two-thirds as inflows recede

The volume of water coming from Wyangala Dam into the Lachlan River has been reduced by two-thirds from the record level experienced yesterday afternoon (Monday, 14 November) with further reductions planned for later today.
11 NOVEMBER 2022

Burrinjuck receives record inflow volume total for October

The Murrumbidgee River’s Burrinjuck Dam received its record highest October inflow volume total last month – 20% more than the entire storage capacity of the dam.
9 NOVEMBER 2022

Menindee releases to rise as upstream flood risk rises

WaterNSW is advising the community that it will gradually increase releases from Menindee lakes in preparation for increasing volumes of water expected in coming weeks due to heavy rain and flooding in the northern basin.
9 NOVEMBER 2022

Lake Cargelligo works continue as flood water approaches

WaterNSW is continuing works at Lake Cargelligo in time for the arrival of flood waters from the Lachlan River in coming days.

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