Two villages on the Liverpool Plains are one step closer to locking in safer and more secure drinking water thanks to funding from the NSW Government and the local council.
Blackville and Premer will each receive $14,650 to investigate the best options for upgrading treatment infrastructure and minimising water supply challenges.
“Every person in NSW deserves first-class drinking water, whether they live in Sydney, regional cities or in our rural towns and villages,” New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water Executive Director of Infrastructure Development, Lisa Hingerty, said.
“Both town bores are nearing 60 years old, and it’s clear that upgrades are urgently needed to pull the infrastructure into the 21st century.
Residents rely on groundwater, with their access sourced from single, ageing bores in both locations. The investment will allow Liverpool Plains Shire Council to launch detailed studies evaluating the best potential upgrades ahead of any concept designs or early planning works, which will require additional funding.
“This is another fantastic example of the Council working hand-in-glove with the NSW Government to help future-proof drinking water for people in our LGA,” said Liverpool Plains Shire Council Director of Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Nathan Skelly.
“The funding will help us launch crucial investigations into how we can best upgrade our water infrastructure to support the people of Blackville and Premer.
The project aims to safeguard the drinking water for more than 250 people who live in Blackville and Premer.
It’s the latest funding from the NSW Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program, which supports more than $1 billion worth of water security and quality projects across the state. Over 260 projects are in various stages of delivery.
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