Public tender of aquaculture leases in various locations of NSW
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) runs a public tender process biannually, in March/April and September/October of each year.
The next public tender is due to be held in March/April 2025. Details of this tender will be published on this web page closer to the date. Expressions of interest for new lease areas to be included in the March/April 2025 tender are now closed.
For information on lodging an expression of interest for an aquaculture lease, see the expression of interest for new lease (estuarine) information kit and the new marine waters lease information kit.
For industry background information, please refer to the NSW Oyster Industry Sustainable Aquaculture Strategy
For further information, contact aquaculture administration at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute on 02 4916 3900 or email aquaculture.administration@dpird.nsw.gov.au
Current notifications for upcoming lease tender