Current Projects

State Water is undertaking a number of projects across NSW to improve our assets and increase efficiency of water storages and delivery.

Dam Safety Upgrades

Seven of State Water's major dams are being upgraded in line with international dam safety standards to meet modern
requirements of extreme flood conditions. The projects will see a quarter of a billion dollars invested across regional
NSW over the next five years.

Testing winch cable at Blowering Dam Chaffey Dam spillwayCopeton Dam spillwayOutlets at Burrendong Dam

Koondrook-Perricoota Forest Flood Enhancement Works

Flood enhancement works to reinstate critical flood processes and improve and protect forest health in the Koondrook-Perricoota Forest, which is part of the Murray River Floodplain.

Koondrook-Perricoota Information CentreStressed and dead river red gums in Koondrook ForestProject Team on-site meetingProposed structure to regulate water at Barbers Creek

Lake Brewster Water Efficiency Project

Lake Brewster in central NSW is undergoing a major project to improve water quality, increase water availability and restore wetlands. On completion Lake Brewster will have the largest manmade wetlands in Australia.

Channel excavationLake Brewster Open Day 02.10.08Structure to regulate waterMachinery used to compact soil

Lock 15 Euston Weir and Fishway Upgrade

Upgrade Lock 15 Euston Weir navigable pass and fishway to comply with the latest flood safety and operational requirements.

Aerial photoChamber and gateSignageDownstream from the weir 

Marebone Fishway

NSW Rivers Environmental Restoration Progam are funding the construction of a new fishway and regulator.

Marebone WeirPretender site meeting at Marebone WeirExisting Marebone fishwayExcavator digging at Marebone

Water for River Projects

Water for Rivers projects have been designed to improve water delivery service and efficiency to users within the Murrumbidgee River System. The projects will also generate water savings, create increased farm productivity and improve the health of wetlands and the riparian environment of the river system.

Inspecting water meterBundidgerry CreekTesting water meterLake Talbot site inspection