NSW Landholders Granted Water Access for Firefighting

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NSW property owners can access streams and rivers during fire emergencies without licensing requirements.

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Landholders receive permission to store 100,000 liters of water annually for firefighting purposes to protect homes and farms.

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Acting Water Minister Jodie Harrison scraps time-consuming water licenses and approvals needed during critical fire emergencies.

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Property owners can work with Rural Fire Service for fire training and equipment testing using their designated water storage.

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Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib empowers landholders to instantly tap surface and groundwater sources when fires threaten.

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Government implements voluntary water usage tracking system through landholder surveys to evaluate policy effectiveness.

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NSW strikes environmental balance by setting 100,000-liter yearly water limit per property for firefighting activities.

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New policy allows immediate water access from nearby streams, creeks, and rivers for fire emergencies.

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Property owners bypass licensing delays with direct access to adjacent water sources during approaching fire threats.

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