Works have commenced on the new advanced water recycling facility in Parkes following an official sod turning ceremony at the site on Wednesday.
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The facility is expected to provide a reliable and enduring water source for the region.
Federal Member for Riverina Michael McCormack attended the ceremony on Akuna Road to help mark the occasion.
He said the facility will provide Parkes with access to recycled water which will benefit approximately 30,000 people per year.
“Once complete, the recycled water will have several uses including the watering of parks and gardens, and certain industry and farmland applications,” Mr McCormack said.
Parkes Shire Council Mayor Ken Keith thanked the Coalition Government for its $8.7 million contribution towards an important piece of infrastructure for the Parkes Shire.
“The new Parkes Advanced Recycled Water Facility will underpin a new recycled water scheme for Parkes, strengthening water security for the shire and bringing water recycling activities up to current regulatory and industry best practice standards,” he said.
"The project will provide advanced disinfection of the high grade effluent from the new sewage treatment plant next door, to supply vastly superior water quality to customers on the existing effluent reuse scheme.”
The project is jointly funded between the Coalition Government and Parkes Shire Council who both contributed $8,725,000 each.
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said the new Advanced Water Recycling Facility and Recycled Water Scheme would ensure Parkes will have a sustainable future.
“Coming from regional NSW myself, I know how important it is to have a secure and reliable water source, and this facility will help Parkes and the surrounding region during times of drought,” Minister Nash said.
