Distribution improvements
Location
Cobar
NSW
Estimated cost
$49 million
Project status
in planning
Funding
The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($26.25 million) and the New South Wales Government ($22.75 million). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund.
Nyngan town in Outback NSW.
Project overview
The Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline Stage 1 project will upgrade pumping infrastructure in the Nyngan to Cobar Water Supply System to provide long term water supply reliability and water security for the region.
The project will replace and upgrade Nyngan and Cobar storages pump stations. Nyngan Pump Station failed in 2019 and is not economically viable to repair, and Cobar Storages Pump Station is at the end of its useable life.
Construction is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Key project benefits
Agricultural
Local community
Water quality
Water security
Learn more
- The Australian Government has also funded a business case for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline project.
- Learn more about the National Water Grid Fund as our primary program for responsible investment in water projects.
- Learn about water in Australia and how we are working within a unique water environment.
- More information about the project is available the NSW Government’s Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline project page.