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NSW Alternatives to Buybacks Plan
Delivering on our commitments to implement the Basin Plan in full
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Agriculture
Irrigation
Murray-Darling Basin
Water conservation
Water governance
Water security
Fresh water
Rural and remote communities
Murray-Darling Basin
Description
The NSW Government has released this report to minimise the exposure of regional communities to water buybacks.
With the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023 now in effect, the NSW Government remains committed to delivering the Murray Darling Basin Plan in full, in partnership with the Australian Government and other Basin States, to support thriving ecosystems and economies.
The NSW Alternatives to Buybacks Plan is designed to maximise water recovery and environmental outcomes through infrastructure, rule changes and other non-purchase projects including:
- projects under the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM) which will contribute to returning 605 GL of water each year to the river system so that more remains for town supply, industry and agriculture
- recovery towards the 450 GL of additional environmental water.
The NSW Government will continue to engage with the community and other stakeholders on these projects and welcomes new ideas being brought forward.
Publication Details
Copyright:
State of NSW 2024
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
1 Mar 2024
