The City of Coffs Harbour is set to pursue grant funding opportunities for two major water projects.
At last week’s Council meeting a report was endorsed that would see the City apply to take part in the Australian Government’s next round of National Water Grid funding applications.
The City has two major water projects that may be eligible for 50% funding under this program, the Jetty foreshores recycled water main upgrade and the Nymboida Weir tunnel 2 pipeline.
“The Australian Government, through the National Water Grid Fund, is making funding available for priority water infrastructure projects to improve the reliability and security of water for Australia’s regional and remote towns, agriculture, and primary industry sectors,” said acting General Manager, Andrew Beswick.
“We have chosen these two projects because they meet the funding criteria of driving long-term, economically sound, environmentally sustainable and culturally responsive benefits for local communities.”
The Jetty foreshores recycled water main project has been identified for delivery in the 2024/25 works program but requires 50% grant funding opportunity to become a reality. This project has a cost estimate of $2,760,000, with a grant funding request of $1,380,000. It would see an upgrade to 560 metres of existing pipeline.
As part of the Regional Water Supply Scheme, the Nymboida Weir tunnel 2 pipeline is a shared project with Clarence Valley Council. This project has a cost estimate of $12,000,000, with a grant funding request of $6,000,000. If this project receives funding under this program, the cost split would be 50% funded by the National Water Grid, 28% from Clarence Valley Council and 22% from the City of Coffs Harbour.
If successful, funding for the 660 metres of new pipeline in an existing tunnel would be added into the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Operational Plans of each Council.
The National Water Grid program is administered by the Australian Government and NSW Department of Planning and Environment and fully funded by the Australian Government.
