After an overwhelmingly positive response from the water sector to the NSW Nationals' record $5 billion Regional Water Infrastructure Program, Shadow Minister for Water Steph Cooke is calling on key stakeholders to join her Town Water Advisory Group.
Our $5 billion Regional Water Infrastructure Program will support regional water utility providers to build and replace essential infrastructure.
The program would be supported by legislation, which, if passed, would ensure future governments continue to invest in regional water and sewerage infrastructure.
Ms Cooke said extensive consultation with local governments, water utility providers, and Joint Organisations was crucial in developing our plan for regional water infrastructure.
"$5 billion is the same funding amount that Local Government NSW called on the government to deliver at their recent water management conference, due to the massive infrastructure backlog the state currently faces," Ms Cooke said.
"For the first time in a long time, local councils can see their input directly reflected in this policy's development.
"That is why I'm now seeking to establish my own Town Water Advisory Group to ensure local government leaders and engineers continue to play a direct role in shaping the future of water management across regional NSW."
