Council water security projects on critical needs list

MEDIA RELEASE 23 April 2020

Water security projects on critical needs list

The Mayor of Bathurst has welcomed the advice that two water security projects for the region will be officially listed on the Water Supply (Critical Needs) Bill 2019.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the legislation and Council’s inclusion on the critical needs list will reduce the timeframe for construction and commissioning of the Winburndale Pipeline and Stormwater Harvesting projects.

“I would like to extend my gratitude to the State Government for their support, in particular the Minister for Water Melinda Pavey MP and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole,” he said.

“This is a step in the right direction to secure our region’s water supply and confirms the commitment of the State Government in working together with Council on vital infrastructure projects that support our community and region.”

The inclusion on the list follows a commitment from the State Government of more than $14 million towards water security projects which includes $2.25m towards strengthening works at Winburndale Dam and $12 million towards water security projects.

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