Cobar will soon enjoy improved water reliability thanks to two new high-tech pump stations soon to be delivered at Nyngan and Hermidale, ensuring water is pumped more efficiently to the town.
The contract for the $45.5 million infrastructure project has been awarded to construction company Diona.
Work will begin in early 2025 and will create 20 jobs.
These pump stations are being delivered through funding by the Federal and State governments.
The project has been deemed a priority because the current pump stations are ageing and at risk of failing, which could interrupt water supply and cause major impacts for residents, businesses and the local mining industry.
Building facilities fit for the 21st century will significantly improve the efficiency and transfer of water as it travels from the Nyngan weir pool to Cobar along an existing 138-kilometre pipeline.
Every town in NSW deserves access to safe and reliable water services which is why the Australian and NSW Labor Governments have been working closely with Cobar and Bogan Shire Councils and the Cobar Water Board over the past two years to get the project over the line.
Construction on the pump stations is expected to be complete by mid-2026.
Cobar Mayor Jarrod Marsden welcomed the announcement.
“It has been many years in the making, but this is a great example of Cobar Shire Council working collaboratively with the Australian and NSW Governments to deliver new water infrastructure that will support residents, businesses and the mining industry for many generations,” Cr Marsden said.
“We have been advocating strongly for new pump stations because the current ones are past their use-by date, so I am pleased to see the project is picking up momentum with contractors now in place.
“Cobar knows better than most that access to reliable water is essential, particularly when you live in a town 138km from the nearest water source which is why this new infrastructure will be a game changer,” Cr Marsden said.
