Dams Safety NSW is an independent regulator established under the Dams Safety Act 2015.
The agency administers the legislation to ensure that any risks to public safety or environmental and economic assets are of a level that is acceptable to the community.
Auditing
Dams Safety NSW is responsible for auditing compliance of dams with new dams safety regulations, and has the power to 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 have been placed here for information only. This material is not currently in use. The information will remain on this website for a limited time, and must not be relied on when making dam safety decisions.
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