The NSW Government announced an investment of $22 million to make the Parkes/Peak Hill Water Supply Project a reality and to help future-proof the region’s water supply.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the $61.7 million major infrastructure project would strengthen water security for the shire and bolster the region’s drought resilience by creating a new raw water supply network for residents and businesses.
The government’s investment provides the last piece of the funding puzzle to hep the project deliver: 39km of new pipelines to link new and existing infrastructure; two new pump stations; an upgraded Lachlan River pump station; two new pre-treatment plants at Eugowra Road and Akuna Road; and a new raw water dam at the Parkes water treatment plant.
The pipelines will link new and existing infrastructure to support the water needs of residents and businesses.
Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith OAM welcomed the NSW Government’s support and said the new infrastructure would be crucial for the region’s continued development. Construction is expected to begin in late 2022.