Refreshing News For Wyangala As Water Treatment Plant Construction Completed

Member for Cootamundra and Shadow Minister for Water, Steph Cooke, has wel­comed the completion of the Wyangala Wa­ter Treatment Plant, which will supply clean drinking water to the village of Wyangala and visitors at the Reflections Holiday Park.

“This new water treatment plant is a huge win for the Wyangala community. With joint funding from state and federal govern­ments, secured by the Coalition in 2022, I am pleased to see this critical water infra­structure delivered that will be owned and operated locally by Cowra Shire Council,” Ms Cooke said.

“I want to thank my Federal colleague, Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack for helping deliver on our promise to Wyan­gala residents that we would provide clean, safe drinking water with this purpose-built facility. This is a $5.5 million commitment fulfilled, delivering better outcomes for the village and injecting more than $820,000 into the local economy throughout the pro­ject,” she added.

Wyangala is known for being home to one of the largest dams in the state, but residents next to the crucial water supply have struggled to access safe and reliable drinking water. The new water treatment plant resolves the issue, with members of the Wyangala community and thousands of annual visitors can enjoy safe and clean water.

“Everyone deserves access to safe, po­table water – regardless of where they live.

It’s a great day to see the Wyangala com­munity one step closer to enjoying this fun­damental human right, with state-of-the-art infrastructure to ensure reliable water ser­vice for years to come.”

Ms Cooke described the significant in­frastructure announcement as a “game changer” for the region, enhancing the ap­peal of Wyangala Waters as a key destina­tion for recreation and tourism for visitors and locals alike.