NSW government reviews coastal irrigators' metering, extends compliance deadline to 2026.

The New South Wales government is considering extending the compliance deadline for coastal irrigators regarding non-urban metering rules from December 2024 to December 2026. This follows a review highlighting that 40% of licensed water take is unmeasured. The recommendations prioritize larger volume and high-risk water users and suggest easing requirements for smaller users to streamline implementation and address concerns about costs and accessibility of qualified installers.