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Posted inGuyra, Water

Potentially toxic blue-green algae outbreak at Malpas Dam

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 2, 2024

WaterNSW has issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for Malpas
Dam located near Guyra.

Posted inConsultations and feedback, Environment, Water

Have your say on draft water sharing plans for Gwydir, Namoi and Peel

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 4, 2024

The draft Gwydir, Namoi and Peel Unregulated Rivers water sharing plans are now on public display, and the NSW Government is inviting the community to have its say.

Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Walcha, Water

Walcha’s new dam complete

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 26, 2024

An $11 million drought-security project at Walcha is complete with the delivery of a 300 megalitre (ML) off-stream storage dam, pump station and pipelines

Posted inTamworth, Water

Tamworth plans water future

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 15, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council kicked off the Tamworth Water Security Plan project with the first phase of community engagement now underway.

Posted inFederal Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Tamworth, Water

Joyce: Dungowan Dam back on if Coalition wins next election

blankby Tom PleveyMay 26, 2024

An animated Barnaby Joyce has said that the cancelled New Dungowan Dam project “is back on the table” if the Coalition is re-elected.

Posted inLiverpool Plains Shire, Quirindi, Roads and Infrastructure, Water, Werris Creek

Opening of Quipolly Water Project secures the future for the Liverpool Plains

blankby Tom PleveyMay 24, 2024

The long fought for Quipolly Water Project is now delivering good quality water to the people of Werris Creek and Quirindi, and a hopeful future for growth in the Liverpool Plains.

Posted inQuirindi, Water, Werris Creek

Taps turned on from Quipolly Water Project

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 21, 2024

Quipolly Dam is now connected to the taps of residents in Quirindi and Werris Creek through a new $36.9 million world-class water treatment plant and pipeline.

Posted inAttunga, Bundarra, Glen Innes, Investigation, Uralla, Water

Small towns, hard water, old pipes, and no data: a recipe for hiding water quality issues

blankby RK CrosbyMay 13, 2024

Aging infrastructure is a significant issue in many of our tiny communities, particularly those with hard water. Part 2 of our investigation into poor water quality in the New England.

Posted inGuyra, Investigation, Water

Even a dog wouldn’t drink it: poor water quality a fact of life for some New Englanders

blankby RK CrosbyMay 12, 2024

Most take for granted that you can turn the tap on and safe, drinkable water will come out. This is the first part of our investigation into poor water quality in the New England.

Posted inTamworth, Water

TRC unveils cheaper sludge dewatering process

blankby Tom PleveyApril 9, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council yesterday unveiled its new sludge dewatering process at its Westdale wastewater facility that, according to the Council, promises to save $300,000 over previous treatments.

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