2020

WaterNSW is in the process of contacting businesses and landholders around the Tumut River with information regarding a temporary halt to water releases from Blowering Dam to allow for urgent remedial works and safety inspections.

WaterNSW is taking an informed, risk-based and balanced approach to the evolving COVID-19 scenario.

A permanent pipeline connecting Chaffey Dam directly to Tamworth is now operational capping off a substantial achievement in completing a critical drought response project in under a year and extending Tamworth’s water supply by 12 months.

As part of plans to raise the wall at Wyangala Dam, WaterNSW is already working with key stakeholders in Lachlan valley communities.

The red alert at Williams River at Seaham Weir has now been lifted as blue green algae concentrations remained below red alert levels over the past two weeks.

WaterNSW will partner with two specialist firms to deliver a historic investment in water infrastructure projects to secure the State’s future water supply, Acting CEO Andrew George has confirmed.

A Red Alert warning (high alert) for blue-green algae has been issued for the Williams River at Seaham Weir in the Hunter region. The Red Alert is being managed by Hunter Water with ongoing monitoring in place for Seaham Weir and downstream sites. Current results indicate the bloom is contained in the Seaham Weir pool although caution should be applied by water users in the area.

The Red Alert at Lostock Dam and the Paterson River has now been lifted following two consecutive results below red alert levels. There have been no recent reports of algal scums in the lake and river.

After six successful years as CEO of WaterNSW, David Harris has advised the board of his resignation. Andrew George is taking over as Acting CEO.

WaterNSW is currently undertaking a statutory review of the Water NSW Regulation 2013 and is seeking submissions from stakeholders.