WaterNSW Summer Safety Campaign

Every year thousands of visitors flock to the dozens of dams and weirs, picnic grounds, recreation parks and camping areas across the state on land managed by WaterNSW, including Cowra’s Wyangala Dam.

In announcing a major safety awareness campaign by WaterNSW across its hundreds of square kilometres of publicly accessible land, CEO Andrew George urged the public to be aware of risks, particularly given the extended period of extreme weather and flooding right across the state.

“We think it’s really important for the community to be able to visit dam foreshores and water storages for recreational activity, which in turn helps attract tourist spending to nearby communities,” he said.

“At many of our dams and river systems there is likely to be flood debris, submerged tree snags and always the potential for weather to whip up dangerous surface conditions, just like any other large body of water.

Featuring social media and educational material at tourist information centres and WaterNSW sites, the summer safety campaign is particularly relevant to first-time visitors, Mr George said.

To alert WaterNSW to any hazards or incidents please contact 960 160 0081. For more information visit: https://www.waternsw.com.au/education/learning-about-water/safety-at-our-sites