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SEARs · SSI-139387988 · Major Project

Armidale Water Security Project

Re-construction of Oaky River Dam, construction of a raw water pipeline from Oaky River Dam to Armidale water treater facility, and a potable water pipeline from Armidale to Uralla, and raising of Malpas Dam.

Project details

Application
SSI-139387988
Status
SEARs
Type
State Significant Infrastructure
Council area
Armidale Regional
Property
328 Oaky River Dam Road, Wollombi Nsw 2350
Development type
Water supply & management
Source
View on NSW Planning Portal

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Where this project is up to

Assessment requirements being set

The Department of Planning is setting the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs): the issues the applicant's Environmental Impact Statement must study. Submissions open later, when the project goes on exhibition.

Last checked on the Planning Portal
4 Nov 2026

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