Short answer: NSW dam levels in October 2019 continued to decline, with total storage across major catchments falling to some of the lowest levels recorded in decades. The ongoing drought left many rural towns and farming communities facing severe water shortages as summer approached. Water authorities and the NSW government urged urgent conservation measures and accelerated infrastructure investment.
Dam-it, thats low!
. Dam levels across NSW hit record lows. It’s developing into a glass half empty situation with no rain in the long range weather forecast through to February 2020
About Big Ditch
Big Ditch Aquatecture builds and repairs farm dams across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria. Contact us for a site inspection.
Big Ditch Aquatecture has built and repaired farm dams across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria for over 35 years. Every project is different — soil conditions, catchment size, and land use all shape the final design.
If you’re considering a new dam or need to repair an existing one, a professional site inspection is the best first step. We assess soil suitability, topography, catchment area, and regulatory requirements before recommending a solution.
Our team operates heavy earthmoving equipment across a wide range of terrain — from coastal flats to steep inland country. We’ve seen most problems before and know how to solve them efficiently.
Need help with your own dam? Book a site inspection with Big Ditch — we build and repair dams across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria.