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The Murray Region of NSW, part of the Murray–Darling Basin covers 78,869 square kilometres and extends along 1400 kilometres of the Murray River, the border between NSW and Victoria. The river is a key to the region’s history and identity, supporting important ecosystems, distinctive inland settlements and a growing tourism industry. The region however is under pressure from influences such as climate change and structural changes to water use and agriculture.
Draft Murray Regional Strategy
The Draft Murray Regional Strategy is now on exhibition for public comment.
The draft strategy identifies the NSW Government’s key priorities for the region over the next 25 years. Prepared in consultation with key stakeholders, the draft strategy:
- outlines a coordinated approach to managing land use to facilitate growth and protect the environment—so that the region continues to prosper and offer communities a high quality of life
- sets a target for 13,900 new dwellings by 2036—the majority of this growth taking place within existing centres, close to infrastructure and services
- recognises the important role of the Murray River—seeking to protect the river in a coordinated way, through interagency and cross-border collaborations
- identifies the key industries for the region and the need to strategically plan for them—both traditional activities such as agriculture and forestry as well as emerging sectors such as mining and tourism.
Once finalised, the strategy will guide local planning in the ten local government areas of Albury City, Balranald, Berrigan, Conargo, Corowa, Deniliquin, Greater Hume, Murray, Wakool, and Wentworth. It also recognises the importance of working cooperatively with the State of Victoria on settlement and cross-border issues.
Draft Murray Regional Strategy (PDF file)
Map 1: Draft Murray Regional Strategy (PDF file)
Map 2: Draft Murray Regional Strategy (PDF file)
Fact sheet: Draft Murray Regional Strategy—key facts and figures (PDF file)
Media release: Draft Murray Regional Strategy (PDF file)
Have your say
The Department of Planning welcomes feedback on the draft strategy until 11 December 2009. Please send your comments to the Regional Director, Western Region, NSW Department of Planning, PO Box 58, Dubbo NSW 2830 or email westernregion@planning.nsw.gov.au.
Inquiries
Phone 1300 305 695
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