Overview
Water security, and sustainable use and allocation of water, are major long-term challenges for NSW. NSW Government will need to increase rainfall-independent supply, better manage scarce water resources, and work closely with local councils to achieve increased water storage and recycled use.
In regional areas, supporting local investment that ensures water quality for all communities is a priority. Community engagement on regional water policies should be undertaken well before NSW experiences the next drought.
Strategic directions
These are the strategic directions to best meet the challenges and opportunities of this theme. They inform specific recommendations.
Increase water security through demand management, water and wastewater recycling, and rainfall-independent supply.
Improve management of water in regional communities in partnership with local authorities.
Embed integrated water cycle management approaches, including stormwater harvesting and recycled water projects, as standard practice in land use planning, precinct development and major projects.
Recommendations
These are the recommendations and sub-recommendations for this objective. The recommendations are numbered as they appear in the report.
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We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to country and culture.