The $5.5 million Wyangala Water Treatment Plant in Central West NSW has been completed and will deliver up to 800,000 litres of clean drinking water every day.
The new plant has been delivered thanks to a 50/50 partnership between the Australian Government, through its National Water Grid Fund, and the NSW Government.
The village’s households were previously connected to an older treatment plant built in 1995. From 2017, residents were forced to boil water because it did not meet Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
“Across Australia, about 600,000 people live in places without access to clean drinking water. That’s unacceptable,” said Federal Minister for Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek. “All communities must have access to clean, safe drinking water – including small communities like Wyangala.”
Now, treated drinking water from the Wyangala water treatment plant will be piped to both the township and the local holiday park, which hosts thousands of people every year.
“We’re committed to delivering safer and more reliable drinking water for small communities like Wyangala to ensure they have the infrastructure to lock in clean and healthy water for decades,” said NSW Minister for Water Rose Jackson. “The new water treatment plant has the latest technology so that locals can feel confident they’re always getting top-notch drinking water whenever they turn on their taps. “This project is a win for everyone – investing in water infrastructure improves the liveability of our regional towns, attracting more visitors and boosting the local economy.”
The plant is owned and operated by Cowra Shire Council.
“We would like to thank the Australian and NSW Governments for their support and collaboration in delivering a new water treatment plant that is fit for the 21st century,” said Cowra Shire Mayor Paul Smith. “We are delighted to be part of this upgrade and look forward to offering a clean water supply to Wyangala residents.”
The project contractor, Enviro Pacific Services, employs one-third of its workforce locally and supported 17 local businesses during the plant’s construction.
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