Town Water Risk Reduction Program

Yanda campground and Darling River.
Kayaking on the Murray River.

Identifying long term solutions to water & sewerage service challenges & risk in regional towns.

Regulatory and Assurance Framework

The improved regulatory and assurance framework for local water utilities was developed in partnership with local water utilities.

Steep slope mower training.

We continue to partner with key stakeholders to address skill shortages in the sector. We are working to increase access to skills and

Public consultation.

We are encouraging greater collaboration by connecting utilities and focusing on joint and regional solutions.

Drone Main Weir Menindee, March 2020.

We are facilitating access to capacity and capabilities within the NSW Government.

Hay Sewerage Treatment Plant.

We will work with the water utilities sector to explore the pros and cons of alternative funding.

Aerial from a drone flying over the Menindee Lakes Weir.

Part of Phase 1 of the Town Water Risk Reduction Program, the advisory panel leveraged the wealth of expertise within councils, local water utilities and relevant government agencies.

Resources for councillors

To support councillors, we have developed tailored education materials on councillors’ roles and responsibilities regarding local water