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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Bushfire regrowth on burnt trees

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

In 2018, the NSW Government assisted local councils to develop Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) based on the concept of a Functional Economic Region (FER).

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Future Ready Regions

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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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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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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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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Bushwalkers looking along the coastline at Meroo Head Lookout, Meroo National Park. Photo: Michael

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.

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