Significant progress is being made on Council’s major construction projects in Bombala and Delegate, with brand new water treatment plants for both towns on-track to open in the second half of 2024.
Supply chain delays and wet weather across the region in recent months have seen the opening dates for each of these new facilities pushed back.
Bombala’s new water treatment plant is now set to open in July 2024, with Delegate following later in the year in October 2024.
Despite these delays, Council and our contractors have made significant progress on each of these projects.
We’re excited to share how things are tracking, and will keep the community updated as we approach the grand opening of each of these new facilities.
Bombala Water Treatment Plant progress update:
- Currently underway
- Construction of new raw water main
- Installation of stainless steel water treatment process components
- Completed
- Primary plant equipment delivered, including switchboard, strainers, UV machinery and tanks
- Internal office and laboratory framing installed
- All internal chemical storage areas waterproofed and finished
- Designs complete and approved for new Bombala Men’s Shed and SES access road, and new access and upgraded road for the plant
Delegate Water Treatment Plant progress update:
- New clear water storage tank complete
- All designs and plans complete and fully approved
- Work underway to modify the existing raw water delivery system
These two projects will provide Bombala and Delegate with a safe, reliable, and modern drinking water supply that is fit for purpose and ready for the future.
Bombala and Delegate’s new water treatment plants are proudly funded by the NSW Government, thanks to a $15 million grant from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
