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 infrastructure in the Nyngan to Cobar Water Supply System. This will provide long-term water supply reliability and water security for the Cobar region.
The Nyngan and Hermidale pumping stations are old and cannot be repaired. Replacing the pumping stations will prevent a catastrophic failure in the supply system.
Construction is expected to commence in mid-2025 and 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.