• Home
  • Articles
    • Front Page
    • General Interest
    • Special Interests
    • Snippets
    • Mayoral Notes
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Competitions
    • Sydney Royal Easter Show Giveaway
  • Our Community
    • Our People
    • Question of the Week
    • Jobs in the Central West
    • Be Seen
    • What’s On
  • Special Interests
    • Women In Business
    • Rural Round Up
    • My Place
    • Health & Wellbeing
    • Loving Local Living
    • Just a Short Drive
    • Real Estate
  • Sports
    • Bowls
    • Cricket
    • Equestrian
    • Footy Tips
    • Golf
    • Netball
    • Rugby League
    • Rugby Union
    • Soccer
    • Touch Football
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Page
    • Advertise with us
    • Testimonials
    • Submit an Article
    • Subscribe to the Parkes Phoenix

Parkes Phoenix

Ground Breaking Projects

April 21, 2016 By Maggi Barnard

DSC_0610

Two of Parkes Shire Council’s major projects, the new Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Sewage Treatment Plant
(STP) have commenced construction via a ground breaking ceremony conducted on Tuesday April 19th, with Member for Orange, Andrew Gee MP and Mayor of Parkes Cr. Ken Keith OAM turning the first sod on both projects.

The project is the biggest ever capital expenditure by Parkes Shire Council with the total project costing $70 million, with $27 million being contributed by the State Government. Cr. Keith thanked Andrew Gee, who has been instrumental in his lobbying to ensure that this project has gone ahead with the necessary funding which was made available through the Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program.

The construction of the new WTP will provide a safe, secure and reliable water supply for Parkes and Peak Hill and
ensures that the towns continue to grow and attract new business and residents. Combined with the rail and logistics hubs Parkes Shire can be assured of a great future. John Holland Group has been appointed to construct both plants, with a commitment to over 30% local content in their construction and is expected to be completed in 2017. “Today’s sod turning marks a significant milestone in Parkes Shire history, highlighting the progressive and significant investment planned for the continued growth of our great Shire,”

Cr.Keith said.

Filed Under: Articles, General Interest

Latest Print Editions

Click here to download the recent issue (314) of The Parkes Phoenix (2.2MB PDF) – 1st July 2022

STAY CONNECTED

The Parkes Phoenix would like to thank you, our Facebook friends, for your continued support and readership!

SEARCH THE PHOENIX

Recent Articles

  • News From PSCB July 1, 2022
  • One Night Outside To Help Homeless July 1, 2022
  • Top Chamber Music Outfit To Play In Parkes July 1, 2022
  • Snippets… July 1, 2022
  • Dire Health Care Situation Inspires Hannah July 1, 2022

CONTACT THE PHOENIX

Address
7/113-127 Rankin Street, Forbes NSW 2871

Editorial Phone –  0403 080 085
 editor@parkesphoenix.com.au

Sales Phone – 0476 110 953
sales@parkesphoenix.com.au

View our Privacy Policy.
View our Conflict Resolution Process.
View our Ethics and Complaints Policy.
Want to advertise with us?
Information on our Community Promotions.

Submit an Article

We are always looking for new articles of interest to the local community.

Please feel free to submit an article for possible inclusion in a future issue.

To submit an article, click here to use our online article submission form.

Recieve the Phoenix via email

* indicates required

Copyright © 2022 · Website setup by WebSysMan