Water Minister Rose Jackson proposes a safety levy for dam owners in Northern Tablelands, shifting responsibility from Dams Safety NSW.

Water Minister Rose Jackson proposes a safety levy for dam owners in Northern Tablelands, shifting the responsibility from the government-funded body Dams Safety NSW. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal is tasked to suggest ways to recover the costs of monitoring dam safety. This move has stirred local politicians into action, as some dams like Beardy Waters, Chaffey, Copeton, Inverell, Malpas, Pindari, and Tenterfield could be impacted by the levy.

April 01, 2024
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