Media releases

Contact our media team via email or 02 9685 4350.

11 JULY 2025

Works required on Koondrook-Perricoota Inlet Regulator

WaterNSW and the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) are working to repair the structural integrity of the Koondrook-Perricoota inlet regulator, located on the Murray River south-west of Deniliquin.
3 JULY 2025

Warragamba Dam reaches capacity, spill commencing

WaterNSW is advising the public that as a result of heavy rain across its catchment Warragamba Dam has reached capacity and commenced spilling.
2 JULY 2025

Moderate Warragamba dam spill likely overnight

Warragamba dam is approaching full capacity and will likely experience a moderate spill overnight following recent rainfall across Sydney’s water catchments.
2 JULY 2025

No spill as yet at Warragamba Dam, inflows continue

WaterNSW is advising the public that Warragamba Dam has not reached capacity and continues to capture rising inflow from its upstream catchment without spilling.
1 JULY 2025

Warragamba Dam spill forecast likely in coming days

WaterNSW is advising the public that based on current rainfall forecasts by the Bureau of Meteorology, there is a likelihood Warragamba Dam may fill and spill in coming days.
23 JUNE 2025

Lake Cargelligo lowering begins ahead of phase 2 embankment works

WaterNSW has begun lowering Lake Cargelligo to 50% capacity in preparation for the next phase of the Lake Cargelligo embankment upgrade project.
3 JUNE 2025

Water quality experts visit Bourke and Brewarrina

Water quality experts from WaterNSW will be in Bourke and Brewarrina on 11-12 June collaborating with Bourke and Brewarrina Shire Councils on ways to reduce risks to local source water quality.
2 JUNE 2025

Berembed Weir gates to undergo important maintenance

WaterNSW starts maintenance on Berembed Weir this month, to improve the structural integrity of the weir’s vertical lift gates.
30 MAY 2025

Water quality experts partner with Gwydir Shire Council

Water quality experts from WaterNSW will be in Warialda and Bingara on 5-6 June continuing our collaboration with Gwydir Shire Council on ways to reduce risks to local source water quality.
25 MAY 2025

Warragamba Dam small spill commenced

Warragamba Dam reached full capacity at 5pm on Saturday 24 May and a small spill commenced at 1.25am on Sunday 25 May.

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