The NSW Sustainable Communities Program (NSW SCP) will provide $160 million to create jobs, establish industry, and support existing industry to innovate and stimulate economic development.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is delivering the Sustainable Communities Program for NSW under the Australian Government's Restoring Our Rivers Framework, as part of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The objective of this consultation is to complement the existing evidence base and provide additional insights to assist in the design and delivery of the NSW SCP to minimise the socio-economic impacts of water recovery.

We are seeking information from Basin communities on their challenges, opportunities and concerns associated with the potential impacts of water purchasing and how we could prioritise investment under the program to respond to identified needs.

We are taking a 3-stage approach to deliver the NSW SCP. Further information about this approach and our consultation activities can be found at the NSW SCP website.

Tell us what you think

You can take part by completing the survey by 5pm Friday 13 June 2025.