Dams Safety NSW is an independent regulator established under the Dams Safety Act 2015.
We administer the legislation to ensure that any risks to public safety, the environment and economic assets are at an acceptable level to the community.
Monitoring and Auditing
We are responsible for auditing dams for compliance wiht new dams safety regulations. We can compel owners of declared dams to comply with these regulations and the Act.
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Mining
Before granting development consent for any mining operations in a notification area, a consent authority must refer the application to Dams Safety NSW.
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Archive Information
Guidance sheets and forms from the 1978 Act are provided here for information only. They are not currently in use. The information will remain on this website for a limited time. You must not rely on this information when making dam safety decisions.
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