Media releases

New gauges on Talyawalka Creek to shed light on lakes’ inflows

WaterNSW is fast-tracking the installation of two new gauging points on the Talyawalka Creek, to help track a large volume of water from Northern basin tributaries expected to make its way into Menindee lakes via the Barwon-Darling river.

WaterNSW dams safe after Hunter seismic activity

In accordance with dam safety protocols, WaterNSW has conducted precautionary assessments at its dams following this morning’s seismic activity in the Hunter Valley.

Data update shows more water to arrive at Menindee lakes

Projected total inflows into Menindee lakes have risen by up to 200 gigalitres (GL) as ongoing modelling and inter-agency co-operation shed light on the volume of water making its way to Menindee lakes via northern basin tributaries.

WaterNSW adds gauging tools to measure Far West flow

WaterNSW is installing additional gauging points to assist authorities in tracking and measuring inflows from recent rainfall across the northern basin, moving into the Barwon Darling catchment via the Paroo River over the next few weeks.

Nominations close soon for WaterNSW advisory groups

Dam experts partner with Uralla Shire Council

Dam experts from WaterNSW will visit Kentucky Creek Dam on 23 April, partnering with Uralla Shire Council to enhance the safety of local dam infrastructure.

WaterNSW investigating more sites for pumped hydro

WaterNSW is working to identify more sites at its dams with potential for privately developed long duration pumped hydro energy storage projects, to support the State’s renewable energy transition.

Latest PFAS testing results from WaterNSW

The state’s dam manager, WaterNSW, has published the latest water testing results from its ongoing monitoring of PFAS levels in the Greater Sydney catchment.

WaterNSW to host licensing info session in Woolgoolga

WaterNSW specialist staff will be in Woolgoolga next month to assist customers on the Mid North Coast with their applications and answer questions on navigating regulations.

Licensing info clinic in Wentworth

WaterNSW specialist staff will be in Wentworth next month to assist customers in the Lower Murray Darling with their applications and answer questions on navigating regulations.