The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($908,000), and the Narrandera Shire Council ($908,000). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
The detailed business case will investigate constructing a new water treatment plant in Narrandera and diversifying the water supply to include water from the Murrumbidgee River.
Project overview
The Narrandera water treatment plant detailed business case project will investigate options for constructing a new water treatment plant in Narrandera, New South Wales. This project aims to ensure water will meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
The town of Narrandera currently sources its water supply from groundwater. There are issues with the quality of the water supply due to high levels of manganese and iron in the town bores. These minerals can affect the colour and taste of the water, stain clothes and pose a health risk for infants.
The current water treatment plant is located on a floodplain, meaning the reliability of the water supply can be affected by floods.
The project will:
- explore the costs and benefits of constructing a new water treatment plant with advanced treatment processes
- investigate options to treat both river and bore water.
The capacity of the new water treatment plant will be confirmed through the business case process, with initial plans focussing on a plant with a capacity of 12.9 megalitres per day. The existing scheme has a capacity of up to 12.1 megalitres per day and provides water to around 4,300 people who live in Narrandera.
Key project benefits
Read more
- Joint media release: Joint funding paves the way for Narrandera water treatment plant | Ministers
- Find out more about water in Australia
- Learn more about the National Water Grid Fund