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New South Wales seeks feedback on draft Lachlan River water-sharing plan

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11 Nov 2026, 9:50 pm IST1 min read

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New South Wales has opened a draft water-sharing plan for the regulated Lachlan River for public feedback. The state water department opened submissions on November 10. The plan will set rules for sharing water between users and the environment.

Once finalised, the draft would replace the current plan, which expires on June 30, 2028. The department has invited comments from local communities, Aboriginal stakeholders, businesses and other interested groups.

Submissions close at 11:59 p.m. local time on March 5, 2027. The department plans an information webinar on November 26 and says it will make the recording available afterward.

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