Wyangala Water Treatment Plant Completed

Member for Cootamundra and Shadow Minister for Water, Steph Cooke, has welcomed the completion of the Wyangala Water Treatment Plant, which will supply clean drinking water to the village of Wyangala and visitors at the Reflections Holiday Park.

“This new water treatment plant is a huge win for the Wyangala community.

With joint funding from state and federal governments, secured by the Coalition in 2022, I am pleased to see this critical water infrastructure delivered that will be owned and operated locally by Cowra Shire Council,” Ms Cooke said.

“I want to thank my Federal colleague, Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack for helping deliver on our promise to Wyangala residents that we would provide clean, safe drinking water with this purpose-built facility. This is a $5.5 million commitment fulfilled, delivering better outcomes for the village and injecting more than $820,000 into the local economy throughout the project,” she added.

Wyangala is known for being home to one of the largest dams in the state, but residents next to the crucial water supply have struggled to access safe and reliable drinking water. The new water treatment plant resolves the issue, with members of the Wyangala community and thousands of annual visitors can enjoy safe and clean water.

“Millions of Australians turn on the tap for clean, treated water without a second thought every day. Very soon, our Wyangala residents and visitors will be able to do the same, enjoying the same level of service as those in our city centres,” Ms Cooke said.

“Everyone deserves access to safe, potable water – regardless of where they live. It’s a great day to see the Wyangala community one step closer to enjoying this fundamental human right, with stateof-the-art infrastructure to ensure reliable water service for years to come.”

Ms Cooke described the significant infrastructure announcement as a “game changer” for the region, enhancing the appeal of Wyangala Waters as a key destination for recreation and tourism for visitors and locals alike.

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