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The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025

Warragamba Dam spills over as flood warnings issued across NSW due to heavy rainfall

Some flash flooding causing road closures and inundating homes but rainy weather forecast to ease later on Friday, BoM says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024

Sydney dam spilling as swathes of NSW cop more rain

There are warnings heavy rain could lead to flash flooding as Sydney's Warragamba Dam starts spilling for a second time in little over a month.

AAP · May 12, 2024

Warragamba Dam walls may need to be raised for ‘safety reasons’ despite Labor’s vow to drop plan

Exclusive: Controversial plan to raise wall at Sydney’s main reservoir threatens to spill over into Minns government’s first term

The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023

Warragamba Dam: health department feared raising wall could harm Sydney’s drinking water

New South Wales health department’s concerns revealed in report released by WaterNSW

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2022

WaterNSW claims Warragamba dam wall project stacks up despite not knowing cost of offsets

Agency dismisses criticisms of the project, insisting it will deliver an overall economic benefit

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

Fears of Sydney water restrictions as only 25% of Warragamba Dam catchment deemed safe to drink

Sydney Water says filtration systems under extreme pressure amid floods, as all Melbourne beaches declared unsuitable for swimming

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet promises to raise dam wall, with or without federal funding

The NSW Premier vows go it alone on the $2 billion project to raise the Warragamba Dam wall if the federal government doesn't split the cost despite previously saying the state is unable to fund the project.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

NSW premier stands firm on dam wall rise

NSW is committed to raising the Warragamba Dam wall by 14 metres, with the premier saying it's the only long-term solution to floods and droughts.

AAP · Oct 18, 2022

Raised Warragamba Dam wall risks ‘irreversible harm’ to Aboriginal cultural heritage, NSW report says

Study says the NSW government project could lead to the ‘total loss’ of some sites due to flooding

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022