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Water & sewerage infrastructure programs

The NSW Government facilitates the delivery of water and sewerage infrastructure in regional NSW through a range of funding programs.

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    Safe & Secure Water Program

    A $1 billion regional infrastructure co-funding program for eligible water and sewerage projects in regional NSW.

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    Emergency relief for regional town water supplies

    Drought support for regional councils.

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    Aboriginal Communities Water & Sewerage Program

    The program is investing more than $200 million over 25 years to improve water supply and sewerage services in eligible Aboriginal communities.

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    Water and Waste Water Backlog Program

    Part of the Restart NSW fund, this program will improve water quality and sewerage problems in regional towns by clearing a backlog of projects.

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    Water Security for Regions Program

    Part of the Restart NSW fund, this program assisted regional communities to improve water security and prepare for further drought conditions.

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    Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program

    Has helped regional water utilities provide appropriate, affordable, cost-effective, and well-managed water supply and sewerage services for over 25 years.

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    Murray to Broken Hill pipeline

    A project to construct a new pipeline from the Murray River to secure Broken Hill and communities’ long term water supply.

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    Wilcannia Weir upgrade

    The NSW Government has prepared a scoping study and business case for the upgrade of Wilcannia Weir.

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