The NSW Government has continued to enhance regional water security with a $1.5 million funding program to aimed to boost drinking water quality in 10 inland regional communities.
Cabonne Council were one of 10Local Councils to receive $150,000 from the NSW Government to improve the safety and reliability of town water supplies.
Minister for Water Rose Jackson said: “Regional and remote communities know better than anyone else how critical it is to safeguard the quality of our water, particularly in the face of a changing climate.
“It is why I implemented this new funding program to target towns where water quality has been an ongoing issue, so Local Councils can take proactive steps to optimise the performance of their water treatment plants.”
At no cost to councils, the program offers expert technicians and engineers, on-site assessment and advice, online monitoring solutions, and training to help local water operators improve their skills so they can get the best out of their treatment plants and manage water quality issues faster and more effectively.
“Investing in minor upgrades to existing infrastructure will enable them to respond to water quality issues faster and more effectively,” said Ms Jackson.
This program is just one measure in the NSW Government’s $32.8 million Town Water Risk Reduction Program that is working in partnership with Local Councils and Local Water Utilities to address issues such as water quality, dam safety and training for water and sewerage operators.