The New South Wales Government has announced a budgetary spend of over $650 million over the next financial year to renew Sydney Water’s critical infrastructure and expand into new urban growth areas.

 

State Minister for Finance and Services, Greg Pearce, said the Sydney Water’s planned expenditure will provide better services across its 45,000 kilometres of water and wastewater pipes.

 

“$380 million  will be invested  in 2012-13  to maintain, renew and upgrade Sydney Water systems across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra,” Mr Pearce said.

 

The investment in 2012-13 for maintenance and upgrades includes:

  • $104.9 million for water distribution systems;
  • $72.4 million for sewer network upgrades to ensure reliability;
  • $72 million to assist with reduction in frequency of overflows;
  • $71.3 million to upgrade wastewater treatment plants;
  • $54.3 million dedicated to repairing critical water mains; and
  • $4.9 million is dedicated to stormwater asset renewals.

 

“This program will improve the reliability of Sydney Water’s infrastructure, ensure supply to customers and minimise leakage impacts on the community and the environment.”

 

Mr Pearce said the spending is critical for the future growth of Greater Sydney, with $101.2 million being invested into new systems in urban growth areas.