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Water Sharing Plans

Under the Water Management Act 2000, the Department can prepare a range of statutory water management plans covering aspects such as water sharing, water use, drainage management and floodplain management. To date the focus has been on developing water sharing plans in order to protect water for the environment while also securing the rights of water users, such as towns, farmers, industry and irrigators.

What is a water sharing plan – find out more about these plans.

Commenced Water Sharing Plans – these plans and background information are available.

Frequently asked questions – about the plans that have commenced

Draft Water Sharing Plans - find out which draft plans are on public exhibition or in preparation for commencement.

Macro water sharing plans – find out about the macro planning process.

The environmental rules for rivers and aquifers – find out how the plans provide water for the environment.

NSW Water for life – find out what is being done to secure Sydney's water future.