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Sign up hereA clear path to water meter compliance
29 August 2024
New South Wales is on the road to a faster and easier roll out of non-urban metering reforms thanks to a suite of recommendations.
Mudgee pumped about delivery of new water infrastructure
18 July 2024
Stage one of the $4.5 million Mudgee Water Security Project is nearing completion with the delivery of a world class new pump station on the Cudgegong River that will double performance and improve water reliability in the region.
Quirindi and Werris Creek water security delivered
21 May 2024
One of the largest water security projects ever undertaken in the North West region of New South Wales is complete, with Quipolly Dam now connected to the taps of residents in Quirindi and Werris Creek through a new $36.9 million world-class water
Nap Nap Station modernised to deliver environmental water
20 May 2024
An extra 147 megalitres of water has been returned to the environment thanks to the completion of a $2.4 million critical infrastructure upgrade at Nap Nap Station near Hay in southwest New South Wales.
Locking in water security for Wilcannia
12 April 2024
The NSW Government is taking steps to commence work on the largest investment in water infrastructure along the Darling-Baaka River in decades with the delivery of a $76.1 million new state-of-the-art weir and fishway for Wilcannia.
Hunter Valley Flood Resilience Strengthened
10 April 2024
With the recent heavy rain across the state and additional rain expected in coming weeks, the NSW Government is continuing to prioritise the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme.
Funding locked in for new Kempsey Sewage Plant and across the North Coast
6 March 2024
Kempsey is moving towards having access to a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant that will secure the region’s future thanks to $7.814 million funding in partnership between the NSW Government and Kempsey Shire Council.
Major milestone to help determine Macquarie and Lachlan’s water futures
28 February 2024
Communities across Central West and Western NSW are one step closer to securing more reliable water.
Better water security in the pipeline for Boorowa
5 February 2024
Boorowa is on the path to improved water quality and security thanks to over $825,000 jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program and Hilltops Council bringing the long-awaited Harden to Boorowa Pipeline one step closer to
Eurobodalla water and sewer projects take shape
23 January 2024
A major upgrade that will take 160 Nelligen residents off rainwater and septic tanks is making great progress, with the completion of two new 880 kilolitre reservoirs and the contract now awarded to build a high-quality water reticulation and
Secure water in the pipeline for Tamworth
11 August 2023
A new $55 million pipeline that connects the Calala Water Treatment Plant in Tamworth to the Dungowan Showgrounds has been completed, helping save up to 2.2 megalitres of water per day.
Mardi Water Treatment Upgrade to secure Coast’s water supply
21 July 2023
The design and construction of the new state-of-the-art Mardi Water Treatment Plant is locked in with Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd winning the contract to deliver the project.