Narrandera Shire Council is excited to announce that the community is one step closer to safer, more reliable water, with $908,000 in funding from the Albanese Government to develop a full business case for a new, state-of-the-art Narrandera Water Treatment Plant.
The funding will help Council plan the design and critical details of the proposed water treatment plant, paving the way for construction in the future, pending further approvals and funding. This project is a key priority for our Shire, ensuring residents and local businesses have access to clean, sustainable water for generations to come.
Currently, Narrandera's water supply comes from bores drilled in the 1960s and is treated with chlorination. The system faces challenges, including high iron and manganese levels and its location on a floodplain, which can affect water quality and reliability.
Council will match the Government contribution, bringing the total cost of the full business case to approximately $1.82 million, with an expected timeline of around 20 months to completion. The business case will provide the necessary evidence and cost benefit analysis required to guide future water infrastructure decisions.
Federal Minister for Water, Rose Jackson said, "It's fantastic to see the Australian Government's National Water Grid Fund putting nearly $1 million on the table to help strengthen water security for the 5,7000 residents of Narrandera."
Mayor of Narrandera Shire Council, Cr Neville Kschenka added, "This is great news for Narrandera and will allow us to move forward with the planning required to deliver a project that is essential for our long-term water security."
"A new water treatment plant would future-proof our water supply and be a vital asset for generations to come, and this funding puts us on the path to making it a reality."
