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Water planning for Sydney

Having a secure water supply is a key goal for the NSW 2021 Plan. It is also critical for the sustainable growth of Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra (greater Sydney). 

Metropolitan Water Plan

The NSW Government's Metropolitan Water Plan outlines the mix of measures that ensure Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains have enough water now and for the future. 

Independent Water Advisory Panel

The NSW Government established the Independent Water Advisory Panel to provide independent strategic and technical advice on urban water planning for the lower Hunter and greater Sydney regions.

Community planning principles

The community planning principles were developed though community consultation and they continue to underpin the way we do water planning.

Engaging communities

Encouraging people to have their say and facilitating increased understanding of water planning is an integral component of the Metropolitan Water Plan.

Climate change

Balancing greater Sydney's water supply and demand over the long term requires improved understanding of climate cycles and trends, as well as the potential impacts of climate change.

Water industry reform

Meeting the challenge of securing the water supply of greater Sydney and NSW in the long-term and in drought conditions requires the innovation, resources and cooperation of both the government and private sectors. To achieve this, the NSW Government has introduced increased competition into the urban water market, through implementation of key actions in the government's Metropolitan Water Plan and State Plan.