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Sign up herePlans 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.
Bega Water Treatment Plant moving forward
12 April 2024
Construction is underway on the new Bega-Tathra Water Treatment and Filtration Plant which is set to deliver world-class drinking water to some 8,000 South Coast locals.
Strategy securing Far North Coast's water future open for feedback
1 November 2022
The draft Far North Coast Regional Water Strategy is on public display, and the community is invited to have its say on shortlisted options.
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.
Opportunity to obtain a new groundwater access licence
17 October 2022
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is making new water access licenses available in 54 groundwater sources across NSW.
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.
Walcha one step closer to improved water security
31 August 2022
A new 300 megalitre off-stream storage dam at Walcha will provide greater water security and reliability for residents and businesses and to help drought-proof the town’s water supply.
Key milestone for Bathurst Stormwater Harvesting
28 July 2022
Bathurst Stormwater Harvesting project has reached a major milestone after local Bathurst company Hynash Constructions Pty Ltd was awarded the tender.
$12.3 million Grenfell sewerage treatment plant complete
19 July 2022
A new $12.3 million sewage treatment plant is no operating in Grenfell thanks to the NSW Government’s successful Safe and Secure Water Program.
$8.8 million world class sewerage scheme for Bundarra
21 March 2022
A new state-of-the-art $8.8 million Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewerage Network in Bundarra thanks to its successful Safe and Secure Water Program.