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18 MARCH 2024

Keeping our dams safe in emergencies – even earthquakes

We are dedicated to using our knowledge of nature, science and engineering to protect essential infrastructure.
18 MARCH 2024

Dam builders reflect on Pindari’s 55th anniversary

Recollections of two former dam builders about the ‘first dam in the north’ in the late 1960s.
4 MARCH 2024

Young scientist seeks answers to unusual water odours

Our scientists collaborate to help work out how to deal with biogenic tastes and smells.
18 DECEMBER 2023

Are you summer safety ready?

Proudly supporting #AreYouSummerReady safety campaign.
7 DECEMBER 2023

Reflecting on a legacy: Former dam builder visits Warragamba Dam

More than 1800 people from over 25 nationalities helped build Warragamba Dam. This is Fred Patchell’s story.
4 MARCH 2024

Scientists demonstrate important role of upland swamps in drinking water catchments

Research quantifies importance of upland swamps in protecting water for Greater Sydney.

Media releases

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24 APRIL 2024

Illegal tyre dumping risks drinking water catchment

WaterNSW is asking the local community to be on the lookout for illegal dumping in the drinking water catchment after about 2000 tyres were found at the bottom of a steep embankment off Picton Road near Cataract Dam.
18 APRIL 2024

Menindee Lakes inflows update

Recent heavy rainfall in south-west Queensland is resulting in stream flows in northern NSW, with Menindee Lakes forecast to receive 70–100 gigalitres (GL) of inflow by the end of May.
18 APRIL 2024

Critical safety component upgraded at Burrendong Dam

WaterNSW crews are undertaking important maintenance work on a component of Burrendong Dam essential to the safety of the structure and downstream communities.
10 APRIL 2024

Ex-coal plant reborn as clean power for Western Sydney

WaterNSW has reached agreement with ZEN Energy to investigate a major pumped hydro project in Western Sydney capable of powering half a million homes, or almost 30% of Sydney households.

Our publications

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WaterNSW Statement of Corporate Intent 2023-24

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WaterNSW Annual Report 2022-23

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WaterNSW Innovate RAP 2023

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