Media releases

Warragamba Dam spill update

Warragamba Dam spill has commenced

Following heavy overnight rainfall across Sydney's water supply catchments, Warragamba Dam is at full capacity and started spilling at 4.20am today.

The Hon Bob Debus AM appointed to WaterNSW Board

WaterNSW, manager of the state’s major supply dams including Warragamba, has confirmed the appointment of the Hon Bob Debus AM to its Board of Directors.

Warragamba nearing capacity, spill possible within days

WaterNSW is advising the public that based on the current rain forecast, Warragamba Dam is likely to again exceed capacity, resulting in a spill in coming days.

Wentworth weir pool red alert remains as flush starts

The community is reminded that blue-green algae red alert warnings for the Lower Darling-Baaka remain in place until further notice, and the public should continue to exercise caution, especially water users drawing from the Wentworth weir pool.

Peel River snags improving native fish health

WaterNSW has now installed more than half of 50 snags in the Peel River between Chaffey Dam and Tamworth, providing more aquatic habitats for threatened native fish.

Warragamba Dam forecast to spill in coming days

Experts partner with Central Tablelands Water

Water quality experts from WaterNSW will be in Blayney on 5-6 June collaborating with Central Tablelands Water to explore ways to reduce risks to source water quality at Lake Rowlands.

Lake Cargelligo embankments upgrade update

Lake Cargelligo has been refilled and is now approved to operate at 100% capacity following the completion of the first stage of embankment strengthening upgrades.

Warragamba Dam spill has commenced

Following steady rainfall across Sydney's water supply catchments, Warragamba Dam is at full capacity and started spilling at 7.30am today.