Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced another $4 million has been committed to a significant water program in the Northern Tablelands Electorate.
The Reconnecting Watercourse Country program is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of environmental water flows in the Gwydir catchment.
The program seeks to increase environmental water release efficiency, enable farming and water for the environment to coexist, restore and establish water flows for the environmental corridor, and improve conservation efforts.
The additional $4 million commitment to the program was announced in the 2025-26 NSW Budget.
Mr Moylan said it covers the Gingham Watercourse, Lower Gwydir Watercourse and the Lower Mehi River and will benefit the entire region beyond the riverbank.
“The Gwydir Reconnecting Watercourse Country program aims to ensure that environmental water actually reaches the areas that rely on it, including wetlands which will help the survival of wildlife in the area,” Mr Moylan said.
“Overall, the purpose of the program, is to support healthier rivers, more wildlife, and stronger connections between water systems, benefiting both the environment and local communities.”
The project began in 2023 and forms part of the Northern Basin Toolkit, aimed at improving the ecological health of northern Basin rivers.
The total estimated cost is $9.8 million and is anticipated to be completed in 2027.
MEDIA: Electorate Office 6772 5552
Photo caption: Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan said the Reconnecting Watercourse Country program supports healthier rivers and environmental biodiversity.