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Prepare EIS · SSI-10047 · Major Project

Wyangala Dam Wall Raising

Wyangala Dam is located in the Lachlan Valley, near Cowra. The project would increase Wyangala Dam's storage capacity by 650 gigalitres through raising the dam wall by 10 metres to improve flood management and drought security.

Project details

Application
SSI-10047
Status
Prepare EIS
Type
State Significant Infrastructure
Council area
Cowra, Hilltops
Property
Near Cowra In The Lachlan Valley
Development type
Water supply & management
Source
View on NSW Planning Portal

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Where this project is up to

Environmental Impact Statement in preparation

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Last checked on the Planning Portal
4 Nov 2026

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