News Home About the National Water Grid Authority News Current news New infrastructure delivering for the Iga Warta Homeland and Iwantja 17 October 2025 First Nations project completed—South Australia's first, and funding confirmed for Iwantja. Tasmania first to wrap up construction on a WISER project 29 September 2025 Ellendale water supply pipeline now delivering high quality water to residents year-round. New $472 million water supply system for Cairns closer than ever 29 September 2025 The Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project in Queensland has reached a major milestone, with more than 50 percent of the project now complete Improvement works to regional Victoria’s water quality 11 August 2025 $10.1 million funding boost to improve water quality and reliability in regional Victoria. 42 projects now supporting more than 100 First Nations communities 08 August 2025 $60.8 million committed to 6 new projects, bringing total funding to more than $191 million. 23 water projects receive their share of $85.9 million in funding 07 July 2025 Regional communities across Australia are benefiting from $85.9 million in National Water Grid funding for new water infrastructure projects. That’s a wrap – final NSW Connections project now in operation 04 July 2025 The upgraded Urbenville Water Treatment Plant has begun operation – delivering safe drinking water to local residents. The science behind water infrastructure 27 March 2025 The National Water Grid science program is shaping the evidence behind water infrastructure. Funding confirmed to future-proof drinking water on NSW Mid North Coast 24 March 2025 The Kempsey water treatment plant project will address water quality and security issues. Diverse water sources supporting water security in our regions 13 February 2025 New water recycling infrastructure to support world class agricultural research industry. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page Next Last page Last Find out more Discover the National Water Grid Authority’s program of work which includes a range of planning, business case, science and construction project. Visit our news archive.