The New South Wales Government is encouraging the community to have their say on proposed floodplain harvesting rules in the Namoi Valley following a deadline extension to 28 February 2023.
The government said the feedback provided on the draft floodplain harvesting rules associated with regulated river water sources in the Namoi Valley will help them better understand and address any local concerns before the rules are finalised.
You can have your say here: Submissions relating to floodplain harvesting associated with the Namoi unregulated river water sources close 11.59 pm 28 February 2023.
Stakeholders, water users and community members can attend a face-to-face information session focussing on the draft floodplain harvesting rules associated with the Namoi unregulated river water sources on Tuesday 7 February 2023 in Gunnedah.
This session will provide a clear overview of the proposed rules, differences for floodplain harvesting in unregulated versus regulated river water sources and floodplain harvesting measurement requirements. There will be opportunities to ask questions and get information about how to share your feedback.
Face-to-face information – Namoi unregulated river water sources:
Tuesday 7 February 2023
10 am - 1 pm
Gunnedah Services and Bowling Club, Gunnedah.