A backlash to NSW water policy prompts Niall Blair's resignation.
It was during trips to western NSW that Mr Blair faced fierce criticism and received threats via social media.
"I had to make decisions for the whole of NSW and that's not easy, it takes a toll particularly when you sit around a kitchen table or in a meeting and someone will tell you they are at the wrong end of the decision."Because of water management there are some communities that actually have water at the moment.
Mr Blair said he timed the announcement so that it did not distract from the NSW Coalition's election campaign.
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