Funding is available for priority water infrastructure projects to improve the reliability and security of water for Australia's regional and remote towns, agriculture and primary industry sectors
March 2025
Recipient
Project
Amount
What was approved
Approved for Walgett Shire Council
$2,600,000
The existing 5.1km pipeline from Bore 1 to the town of Lightning Ridge has failed due to age and corrosion from continual inundation by floodwater over a number of weeks during the 2022/23 floods. Council proposes to renew the pipeline to provide water security for the Lightning Ridge community.
$2,600,000 was approved by
NSW and Federal Ministers for WaterDate approved
March 2025Location of the project
Lightning Ridge 2834, Walgett 2832Location of the recipient
Walgett 2832About the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
50
National Water Grid Fund 2024 - Round 2
Program term
31/08/2027