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Sign up hereNext steps for Snowy Valleys water improvements
29 May 2024
Residents and businesses in the Snowy Valleys are moving towards a safer and more secure water supply thanks to over $2 million being invested in partnership between the NSW Government and the local council to bring three key projects closer to
Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade begins
27 May 2024
Construction is underway to upgrade the Urunga Sewage Treatment Plant as part of an overhaul of wastewater services across Bellingen Shire’s coastal communities to ensure they’re equipped with infrastructure for the future that will deliver the
Over $21.5 million for clean drinking water in Far West NSW
27 May 2024
The Australian and New South Wales Labor governments have committed $21.5 million to lock in long-term water quality infrastructure in three communities in the state’s Far West.
Murray Floodplain Management Plan open for feedback
20 May 2024
Residents across the NSW central Murray region are invited to have their say on key elements of the draft Murray Floodplain Management Plan, an important tool to manage rural flood works and their valley-wide effects on flows and connectivity.
Funding locked-in to progress Armidale’s sewage treatment plant
16 May 2024
Armidale’s one step closer to securing an upgraded sewage treatment plant, with design work underway to overhaul the current facility thanks to over $1.2 million being invested by the NSW Government and Armidale Regional Council.
Plans for Bega Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade
15 May 2024
An upgrade to Bega’s ageing sewage treatment plant is in the works following a $200,000 NSW Government investment to kickstart the design and planning stages.
Planning for Moama's sewage infrastructure future
15 May 2024
The historic town of Moama is one step closer to locking in a new or upgraded sewage treatment plant thanks to $300,000 from the NSW Government and $200,000 from Murray River Council.
$19 million Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plant ready to go
12 December 2022
The $19 million Gundagai Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade has been completed, providing modern sewerage services to the town’s residents and visitors.
Have your say on Namoi floodplain harvesting rules
1 December 2022
The NSW Government invites community feedback on the proposed floodplain harvesting rules for the Namoi valley.
New water treatment plants for Central Darling Shire
19 October 2022
The NSW Government is delivering more than $11 million in new infrastructure to improve water quality and reliability in the Central Darling Shire.
New Tomingley Water Treatment Plant Begins Operating
10 October 2022
A new $720 000 water treatment plant is providing safe and reliable access to water for Tomingley on the Western Plains thanks to funding from the State and Federal Governments and Narromine Shire Council.
Work begins on new water pipeline for Armidale
31 August 2022
Construction has started on the new $11.5 million Puddledock Dam pipeline to provide greater water security for Armidale.