Media releases

Contact our media team via email or 02 9685 4350.

5 APRIL 2023

Visitors urged to stay water-safe over the holidays

With thousands expected to flock to the state’s dams, weirs, picnic grounds, recreation parks and camping areas over the Easter Weekend and school holidays, WaterNSW is urging visitors to stay safe in and around the water.
5 APRIL 2023

Bendeela campground open for Easter

WaterNSW is preparing for a busy school holidays this Easter, especially at Bendeela camping and picnic ground in the Kangaroo Valley.
29 MARCH 2023

Flood-delayed Lake Cargelligo upgrade set to resume

WaterNSW will resume work to upgrade embankments at Lake Cargelligo to ensure the structures’ long-term function and to meet the needs of the local community and customers.
29 MARCH 2023

Works to future-proof Tareelaroi weir gates underway

Works to extend the lifespan of the Tareelaroi weir gates by up to 25 years will be underway as of next week, commencing Monday April 3.
22 MARCH 2023

Menindee fishkill a result of flood impact on water quality

The major fishkill occurring at Menindee lakes is a distressing but naturally-occurring event that often occurs after largescale flooding, as has also been the case in flood zones elsewhere in the state.
21 MARCH 2023

Aerial spraying works underway at Windamere Dam

Locals can expect to see helicopters overhead as they undertake aerial spraying of blackberries at Windamere Dam in Central West NSW.
17 MARCH 2023

Menindee lakes update

WaterNSW has increased monitoring at Menindee lakes in recent months to track water quality impacts resulting from prolonged flooding in the region.
14 MARCH 2023

WaterNSW completes emergency Lake Brewster repair

WaterNSW has repaired key flood-damaged infrastructure at an important water storage and wetland, a critical pelican breeding area, in the Lachlan Valley.
16 FEBRUARY 2023

Burrendong Dam falls below Flood Mitigation Zone for first time in 15 months

The level of Burrendong Dam on the Macquarie River has dropped below its Flood Mitigation Zone following 15 months of exceptional weather conditions and high inflows.
14 FEBRUARY 2023

Lake Brewster emergency works to repair inlet channel embankments

WaterNSW is undertaking emergency works on key areas of the Lake Brewster inlet channel damaged as a result of flooding last year.

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