At the Local Government NSW’s Annual Water Management Conference, held in Goulburn from 23rd until 25th July, Central Tablelands Water (CTW) was awarded the Sam Samra Award as the Most Improved water service provider in NSW for 2024.
This is the sole award given out at the conference and is the water equivalent of the prestigious Bluett Award for General Purpose Councils.
The Chairperson, Cr Andrew Rawson has stated: “Congratulations to the staff of Central Tablelands Water, particularly the executive team of recently resigned General Manager Gavin Rhodes, Director of Operations and Technical Services Noel Wellham and Director of Finance and Corporate Services Peter McFarlane. They have led a small but dedicated team who have lifted Central Tablelands Water to become a well regarded and efficient enterprise.
Many thanks and congratulations are also due to Cr David Somervaille for guiding Central Tablelands Water as Chairperson over the past 10 years.
Central Tablelands Water has been kicking a few goals over the last couple of years with infrastructure upgrades and this award is due recognition of the team’s hard work.
For the future, the Belubula Water Security project is an exciting next step for Central Tablelands Water to help deliver reliable potable water across our Shires. I look forward to supporting Central Tablelands Water to achieve this”.
In other recent events, an Extraordinary Meeting of Central Tablelands Water has appointed Mr Charlie Harris to the position of General Manager of Central Tablelands Water. Mr Harris will replace Mr Gavin Rhodes, Council’s previous General Manager, who resigned to take up the position of General Manager of Lockhart Shire Council.
Mr Harris has an extensive background in local water utilities, having previously worked in supervisory and management roles at Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council, two of CTW’s constituent Councils.