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Black Creek Water Source
Published: 04 March 2026
Objections close: 11:59pm, 01 April 2026
WaterNSW has received an application from Brokenback Vineyard Pty Limited to amend an approval for a Water Supply Work and Water Use by adding an existing bywash dam with a capacity of 6.3 ML and an existing 50mm diversion pipe at Lot 212, DP1312946, Parish of Rothbury, County of Northumberland, and replacing a work, with 3 x 100mm Centrifugal Pumps with a capacity of 6 l/s eachcombined increased capacity of 5 l/s at Lot 212, DP1312946, Parish of Rothbury, County of Northumberland, and adding land for the purpose of Irrigation, located at Lot 212 and Lot 213, DP1312946, Parish of Rothbury, County of Northumberland.
The application relates to Black Creek Water Source, on unnamed streams, subject to the Water Sharing Plan for the Hunter Unregulated and Alluvial Water Sources 2022.
Objections must be submitted in writing to WaterNSW, PO Box 398, Parramatta NSW 2124 or to customer.helpdesk@waternsw.com.au. Objections must specify the grounds of the objection and contain the name, address and signature (or authentication) of the objector. You may use the Objection Form. All Objections should reference Application Number A034533. Objections must be lodged with WaterNSW within 28 days of this Notice, please refer to the NSW Public Water Register (“closing date” column) for the final date to lodge an objection. For enquiries contact Paula Douglas, Water Regulation Officer, on 1300 662 077 or by email customer.helpdesk@waternsw.com.au.