Coffs Coast Advocate

REVEALED: Fines and orders issued for dodgy water users

In the lead up to their next visit NRAR has revealed the numbers of fines and orders already issued to Coffs farmers.

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15th Feb. 2021 3:02 PM

NRAR officers using depth gauges to inspect dams.

Farmers on notice after ‘alarming’ water compliance record

After finding “alarmingly high levels of noncompliance” last time, the water regulator is back for more investigations.

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11th Feb. 2021 5:02 PM

NRAR officers use the latest technology to select properties for inspection and collect evidence during inspections. This image shows an officer casting a depth sounder which assists determine the maximum depth of the dam.

Taking to the sky to detect water theft

The State’s water regulator has embraced technology to continue investigations during the pandemic.

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29th Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

NRAR has turned to satellite imagery, drones and motion-activated cameras to continue surveillance during the pandemic.

Water regulator: strong action needed on ‘wilful offenders’

The NSW water regulator found 89 per cent of intensive horticulture properties were non-compliant.

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10th Nov. 2020 9:11 AM

The state's independent water regulator will be continuing its compliance blitz across the region in August.

Water blitz reveals more oversized dams and illegal bores

As the third phase of a water compliance blitz wraps up in the Coffs/Clarence this month, the same problems are being...

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18th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

On a mission to uncover water theft on farms

Farms from Bonville to Halfway Creek will be the focus of the next phase of water compliance.

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31st July 2020 1:07 PM

Water regulator uncovers litany of breaches on Coffs farms

One dam was found to be 12 times the legal limit.

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14th April 2020 10:04 AM

The state's independent water regulator found 18 of the 21 properties inspected were non-compliant with important water laws.

Landowner ordered to remove weir stopping creek flow

THE structure was deemed unapproved by the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) after it “essentially stopped the...

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19th Feb. 2020 11:02 AM

Youngman Creek, in Rous Mill, is located 27km south west of Ballina.

Time running out to get a share of dam water

Time is running out to register interest for a share in the water from Woolgoolga Dam.

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28th Jan. 2020 11:01 AM

Coffs Coast Bird Observers have been coming to Woolgoolga dam for more than 16 years and have recorded over 130 bird species. Time is running out to register interest for a share in water from the dam for agricultural/irrigation purposes.

Compliance officers from water regulator inspect local farms

The Natural Resources Access Regulator compliance officers are visiting local farms and businesses to inspect current water...

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13th Jan. 2020 9:01 PM

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