Media releases

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18 MARCH 2026

WaterNSW dam safety project wins top AWA award

An automated high-tech dam safety surveillance system installed at a critical Sydney water supply storage has won WaterNSW a major infrastructure award at the Australian Water Association (AWA) annual NSW awards.
13 OCTOBER 2025

Warragamba Dam celebrates 65th birthday this week

WaterNSW is proud custodian of Warragamba Dam, building on the legacy of 1,800 workers from 25 nations who from 1948 to 1960 helped build what is still one of the world’s largest domestic water supply dams.
2 OCTOBER 2025

WaterNSW shortlists 3 more sites for pumped hydro

Blowering, Burrendong and Hume dams are three of the WaterNSW sites shortlisted for potential new pumped hydro energy storage projects.
12 SEPTEMBER 2025

Warragamba Dam spills for the fifth time since May

WaterNSW is advising the public that following this week’s rainfall across its catchment, Warragamba Dam has reached full capacity and started to spill at 3.25am today.
9 SEPTEMBER 2025

Warragamba Dam forecast to spill 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.
8 SEPTEMBER 2025

Pindari Dam trial targets cold water pollution impacts on native fish

WaterNSW will host a unique trial aimed at addressing one of the major factors impacting inland native fish breeding, with the Australian Government providing a $26.2 million investment into the Pindari Dam Cold Water Pollution project.
5 SEPTEMBER 2025

Leeton flood work approvals info session

WaterNSW specialist staff will be in Leeton on Wednesday 10 September hosting an information session for water users to learn more about flood works and flood work approvals.
3 SEPTEMBER 2025

Upgraded one-stop-shop for NSW water users

It’s now easier than ever for NSW water users to apply for a range of approvals and other online services thanks to upgrades to the WaterNSW Customer Portal.
26 AUGUST 2025

Jason Conroy appointed to WaterNSW Board

WaterNSW, the state’s dam operator, has confirmed the appointment of Jason Conroy to its Board of Directors.
22 AUGUST 2025

Warragamba Dam spill commences

WaterNSW is advising the public that following this week’s rainfall across its catchment, Warragamba Dam has reached full capacity and started to spill at 1pm today.

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