Regional NSW planning and strategic resources
Planning and strategic documents to inform and drive delivery of regional NSW priorities.
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2022 Flood Recovery Programs
Targeted support to enable industry recovery, help communities to rebuild and ensure impacted regions have the resources that they need to bounce back.
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Recovery from the 2019/20 bushfires
Targeted support to meet the recovery needs of communities and industries affected by the 2019/20 bushfires in NSW.
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Regional Economic Development Strategies
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Drought relief
The NSW Government is committed to building strong communities and diversified regional economies that are not just built to survive drought but are able to thrive as an economic powerhouse.
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Captains Flat
Surface soil testing and other data collection activities are being carried out on public land in Captains Flat, a small former mining town in the NSW Southern Tablelands, following the discovery of elevated levels of lead in the disused rail corridor adjacent to the legacy Lake George Mine.
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Future Jobs and Investment Authorities
The NSW Government is committed to supporting communities reliant on the coal industry to secure their long-term economic future as the global demand for coal declines over time.
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Royalties for Rejuvenation Fund
The NSW Government’s Royalties for Rejuvenation Fund will ensure coal mining communities have the support and funds they need to diversify their economies for a strong and vibrant future.
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NSW Rail Trails
Discover how Rail Trails are revitalising former rail corridors in regional NSW, turning them into recreational assets that bring social and economic benefits to their local communities.
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Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund
The $4.2 billion Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in major and transformative infrastructure across regional NSW.
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Stockton Beach Taskforce
The NSW Government and City of Newcastle are working together to deliver sand renourishment for Stockton Beach.
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Annual Reports
The collection of the Department of Regional NSW's annual reports
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The Welcome Experience program design
Documents relating to the design of the Welcome Experience program.