The New South Wales Government has announced $4.5 million will be invested in upgrading water and wastewater infrastructure in NSW’s Illawarra region.

 

State Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce said Sydney Water’s work in the region would ensure reliable water and wastewater services.

 

Crews are currently undertaking a comprehensive program of work including:

  • Renewing a water main at Russell Vale
  • Refurbishing Berkeley Reservoir
  • Upgrading wastewater pumping stations at Primbee and Shellharbour
  • Renewing two valves at Port Kembla

 

“This work will continue to provide major water and wastewater services to thousands of homes and is due to be completed by next month,” Mr Pearce said.

 

The investment in maintaining and upgrading water and wastewater systems in the region is part of a broader $177.3 million spend across Sydney Water’s water distribution systems and sewer networks for 2012-13.