The Safe and Secure Water Program addresses key risks to regional water safety and security in NSW to provide safe, secure and sustainable water and wastewater services to regional towns across the state.
Key information
- Status: Not open for application
- Grant amount: Grant amount varies per project
Program objective
The current version of the program was launched in 2018 and included three streams:
- Stream 1 – supporting the development and delivery of projects addressing the highest risks and issues for regional NSW town water infrastructure Stream 2 – supporting Local Water Utility (LWU) strategic planning. Stream 1 is scheduled to run until 2028 or until funding is exhausted.
- Stream 2 expressions of interest closed on 31 May 2024 Stream 3 – supporting the repair or decommissioning of high-risk dams. All Stream 2 funding must be spent by 31 December 2026.
- Stream 3 is now closed.
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Up to $1 billion in funding will be provided over the course of the program, primarily to support infrastructure solutions that improve water quality, water security and environmental outcomes. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water manages and administers the program.
SSWP funding update
SSWP funding is available to 2028, or until all funds are fully allocated to Councils and Local Water Utilities that have previously received a funding offer. Eligible projects are funded on a first-in, first-served basis, and a funding deed must be executed to secure funds. The program is now close to fully contracting remaining funds for priority projects.
The program will prioritise funding for applications that resolve critical risks, with a focus on projects ready to progress to construction, to ensure that the program maximises on-ground benefits for local communities.
This change does not impact current funding deeds.
This program is administered by Water.
This program is funded by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Grant recipients
Recipients for this program were selected to meet the program objectives.
Eligible recipients were invited to participate and were required to meet the objectives.
Support and contact
Email: sswp@dpie.nsw.gov.au
Webpage: Safe and Secure Water