Alerts and updates
Alerts and updates
View the latest dam notifications, algae alerts and operations updates.
Avon Dam
WaterNSW regrets to advise that due to a bridge upgrade, this site is temporarily closed. Visitors are advised to go to Nepean dam to enjoy any recreational activities.
Bendeela Recreational Area
Due to COVID requirements all campers will be required to book in advance. No camping will be permitted without a booking. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Blowering Dam
To keep visitors safe, ALL campers are now required to book in advance around Blowering Dam. No camping will be permitted without a booking. Please book here. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Brogo Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Burrendong Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Burrinjuck Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Carcoar Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Cataract Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Chaffey Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Copeton Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Cordeaux Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Fitzroy Falls Reservoir
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Glenbawn Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Glennies Creek Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Hume Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Keepit Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Lostock Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Menindee Lakes
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Nepean Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Oberon Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Pindari Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Rydal Dam
Split Rock Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Tallowa Dam
Due to COVID requirements all Lake Yarrunga remote campers will be required to book in advance. No remote camping will be permitted without a booking. Please note: Lower canoe portage is closed until further notice due to flood and fire damage. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Toonumbar Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Warragamba Dam
Please note: The Visitor Centre remains closed and the mobility bus service is not available.
Windamere Dam
Our recreation areas are for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Wingecarribee Reservoir
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Woronora Dam
Our recreation areas are open for day use only. Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Wyangala Dam
Read more on our COVID-19 response measures and guide for using facilities.
Update Blue-green algae Red Alert for the lower Murray River Downstream from Wentworth - 20 January 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Clarrie Hall Dam on the North Coast - 15 January 2021
Update Blue-green algae Red Alert for the lower Murray River - 12 January 2021
Red alert for blue-green algae downstream of Lake Brewster - 08 January 2021
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Mt Dispersion, Wentworth Weir on Murray - 30 December 2020
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Chaffey Dam storage - 15 December 2020
Blue-green algae Red Alert issued for Windamere Dam - 15 December 2020
Blue green algae Red Alert warning for Keepit Dam lifted - 03 December 2020
Blue green algae Red Alert warning for Macintyre River at Boggabilla has been cleared - 03 December 2020
Blue green algae Red Alert warning for Pindari Dam lifted - 03 December 2020
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Chifley Dam - 04 November 2020
Red Alert warning lifted at Lake Ainsworth - 03 November 2020
Blue-green algae Red Alert issued for Keepit Dam - 28 October 2020
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Lake Ainsworth - 20 October 2020
Blue-green algae Red Alert for Pindari Dam storage - 21 September 2020
Macquarie Surplus flows - 06 Jan 2021 (PDF 59.7 KB)
ops Update North Contact Details - 24 December 2020 (PDF 62.4 KB)
Ops update pindari block release - 23 December 2020 (PDF 115.0 KB)
201222 Ops Update NAMOI block release 22 Dec 2020.pdf (PDF 72.8 KB)
Gwydir Valley Flows - 21 Dec 2020 (PDF 141.3 KB)
Gwydir Valley Flows - 19 Dec 2020 (PDF 86.0 KB)
NAMOI block release 17 Dec 2020.pdf (PDF 135.2 KB)
Murrumbidgee - IVT Delivery Extended - 9 December 2020 (PDF 84.7 KB)
Operations Update_Toonumber Diving Work- 08 Dec 2020.pdf (PDF 58.2 KB)
Gwydir - Block Release Update 2 - 26 Nov 2020 (PDF 140.8 KB)
Gwydir Valley Block Release Update - 24 Nov 2020 (PDF 140.6 KB)
Murrumbidgee - IVT Delivery to Commence - December 2020 (PDF 60.1 KB)
Border Rivers - Block Release 5 Nov 2020 (PDF 60.1 KB)
Gwydir - Block Release 5 Nov 2020 (PDF 60.8 KB)
Lower Namoi - Block Release 3 Nov 2020 (PDF 59.8 KB)