Past Plan news and information

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November

• Desalination statement...more 
• Warragamba Dam to reopen after more than 10 years...more 

 

October

• New water pressure technology to stop water leakage...more 
• Sydney proves it's water wise...more 
• $5.9 million for NSW communities to combat climate change...more 
• Warragamba's water to generate green energy...more 
• 101,000 rebates provide jobs and investment boost...more 

September

• Completion of a major river health project at Tallowa Dam...more 

 

August

• NSW Government grant to help the Eastern Suburbs be more water wise...more 
• Green Globe Awards honour water leaders...more 
• Applications for the Peter Cullen Postgraduate Scholarship now open...more 
• Sydney moves to water wise rules...more 
• Building on Hawkesbury-Nepean water quality improvments...more 
• New water efficiency program announced...more

 

June 2009

• First licences awarded under the Water Industry Competition Act 2006...more

May 2009

• Trial of smart meters puts water efficiency at a fingertip...more
• New plan helps spread water conservation message...more

April 2009

• Grants open for water education projects...more

March 2009

• NSW Government extends its household rebate program...more
• Online program to help businesses water down running costs...more

February 2009

• Rainwater tank rebates hit 50,000...and counting...more
• Grant to save businesses water and money...more

January 2009

• Peter Cullen Postgraduate Scholarship announced...more
• NSW Climate Change Fund provides funding for business water savings...more
• Water use cut down across Sydney, Blue Mountains and the Illawarra...more

December 2008

• Sydney cuts reliance on Shoalhaven for drinking water...more
• Golf clubs top the leaderboard at water efficiency awards...more

November 2008

• First turbines installed to power Sydney's desalination plant...more
• Protecting Sydney's drinking water from algal blooms...more
• Construction starts on $250 million recycled water scheme at St Marys...more
• $29 million for weir modifications for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River...more
• One-stop-shop announced for the Hawkesbury-Nepean River...more

October 2008

• Rosehill-Camellia recycled water agreements signed...more
• Desalination plant construction 30% complete and wind power contract signed...more
• New water restrictions exemption for watering new plants...more

September 2008

• Funding and resources for council water education programs...more

August 2008

• Water Industry Competition Act 2006 commences...more

July 2008

• Water restrictions eased...more

June 2008

• Construction started on Hoxton Park recycled water scheme...more
• Preferred tenderer for desalination plant renewable energy contract...more
• Recycled water provision grows by 38 per cent...more
• Pennant Hills Golf Course goes green...more 

May 2008

• First pipe laid on desalination pipeline route...more
• Draft Water Industry Competition (General) Regulation 2008...more

April 2008

• Recycled water flowing to agricultrual institute...more
• Environmental flows to commence from Avon Dam for the first time...more
• Volunteer water ambassadors congratulated on water saving achievements...more

March 2008

• Boosting environmental flows for river health...more
• Recycled water pipeline completed ahead of schedule...more

February 2008

• New social research survey results on attitudes to water now available...more
• New online resources for 18-35yr olds...more
• Households heed water saving message...more

January 2008

• Water recycling doubles in Sydney...more
• Shorlist announced for desalination renewable energy providers...more
• New best practice guidelines for commercial water conservation...more

December 2007

• Preferred tenderer announced for Rosehill/Camellia Recycled Water Scheme...more

November 2007

• Sydney Water awards recognise waterwise businesses...more
• Renewable energy projects on public display...more
• Access agreement makes way for competition...more
• $30 million NSW Green business Program will save water and energy...more
• New online education tool to help save water...more
• NSW Government launches directory for water educators...more

October 2007

• Progress Report reveals Sydney's water plan on track...more
• Draft Water Industry Competition (Access to Infrastructure) Regulation 2007...more

September 2007

• New long term water saving rules...more
• Contract signed for major recycled water scheme...more
• Sydney Water continuing to reduce leaks...more

August 2007

• Also, securing the water future for the Lower Hunter and Central Coast...more

June 2007

• Sydney's Water Plan on track says Independent Review Panel...more
• BASIX Outcomes report now available...more

May 2007

• Register for upcoming residential water efficiency seminar...more

March 2007

• Government announces new measures to protect Shoalhaven River...more

February 2007

• Australia’s largest residential water recycling plant expanded...more
• Do-it-yourself online water and electricity calculator...more

January 2007

• One in four homes now part of WaterFix Program...more

December 2006

• Partnership Projects launched to secure our water for life...more
• Premier switches on Sydney’s largest industrial water recycling project...more
• Washing machine rebates reach 20,000, saving 420 million litres a year...more
• 2006 Energy and Water Green Globe Awards winners...more
• Two Consortia Shortlisted for Industrial Recycling Project...more

November 2006

• Water Industry Competition Bill passed by Parliament...more
• Western Sydney Recycling Project Consultation Begins...more
• Boost to Two Water Saving Rebates...more
• BASIX for major new home alterations and pools...more
• Water competition to open floodgates to recycling...more
• Water Savings Fund Round Three - Sydney region open...more

October 2006

• Water for Life Communications Kit for Councils available on website...more 

September 2006

• Draft Greywater Reuse Guidelines open for comment...more
• Australia's largest water recycling scheme commissioned...more
• Revolutionary Leak Detection Device being trialled....more
• Sydney projects announced for Water Savings Fund Round Two...more

August 2006

• First Apartment Block In Sydney WaterFix-ed...more

June 2006

• 10,000th washing machine rebate issued...more