The Moree community will have the opportunity to meet with key water and drought management staff to discuss their water concerns at a public consultation on Wednesday.
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Representatives from the NSW Department of Industry – Water, WaterNSW, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and Rural Financial Counsellors, as well as the NSW Drought Coordinator, will be available to talk directly to Moree residents about the Gwydir river system.
Department of Industry – Water executive director, Rachel Connell said it’s important they hear about local drought and water shortage concerns first hand from those affected and communicate their proposed measures to help manage our river systems if the dry conditions persist.
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“We’ll be out in some of the drought affected communities this week and next week to work with the locals and ensure they know they are not facing this alone,” she said.
“Communities made it clear during our previous visits that ongoing communication and drought coordination is vital so they can plan ahead.
“That’s why we are going out to the areas experiencing severe water shortages. To listen and work with the community to enhance farmers’ drought preparedness.
“We’ll have experts there to answer questions and provide information on the water availability outlook and proposed measures to help manage our river systems if the dry conditions persist.
“We want stakeholders to help us make sure decisions about managing our river systems during the drought are well informed and that we carefully consider potential impacts on water users in terms of environmental, social and economic outcomes.”
The Moree public drop-in session will be held at the Max Ballroom, Level 1, 30 Heber Street, Moree from 2pm to 4pm on Wednesday, February 6.
There will also be a consultation in Narrabri on Thursday, February 7 and one in Walgett on Friday, February 8, as well as sessions in Dubbo and Pooncarie.
