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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.

Funding secured to improve Yass wastewater services

8 May 2024

Yass is moving towards the development of a major upgrade of its sewage treatment plant thanks to $275,000 being invested by the NSW Government and Yass Valley Council to look at ways to improve its wastewater service.

Fill up and go water security for upper Hunter towns

18 December 2023

Parkville, Wingen and Blandford residents now have access to a local town water supply for the first time, with the completion of four water dispensing stations that will help reduce reliance on rainwater tanks and water carting during dry times.

Boosting skills for Aboriginal tradespeople

12 December 2023

Aboriginal tradespeople including apprentices are being urged to pick up the tools and register to take part in a free practical training course to upskill and boost the number of certified people who can install rural water meters across regional

Have your say on non-urban metering options

30 October 2023

The NSW Government is inviting the community to provide its feedback on non-urban metering rules as part of a robust review into metering regulation and compliance across the state.

Over $11m pumped into Mid-Coast water security

15 September 2023

Thousands of people across Taree, Forster, Gloucester, Barrington, Bulahdelah and Manning River are on the path to improved water security thanks to a $9.3 million investment from the NSW Government.

The world of water science shaping our future strategies

16 August 2023

The NSW Government is taking a deep dive into our incredible aquatic life across the state - everything from turtles and dragonflies to frogs, plants and endangered fish - to improve the way we manage our waterways for the next generations.

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.

Brogo filtered flow a go

2 August 2023

The new world class Brogo-Bermagui Water Treatment Plant is now fully operational thanks to over $10 million investment from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program and $2.6 million from Bega Valley Shire Council.

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.

Improving Port Macquarie-Hastings Water

11 July 2023

The NSW Government and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) are together investing $2.3 million to finalise plans for a new water treatment plant, larger water distribution system and major upgrade of a sewage treatment plant.