The Federal and WA governments have committed over $265 million to improve water security across more than 90 communities.

The investment, intended to address the state’s growing water needs, includes a series of projects designed to enhance water quality, supply, and infrastructure.

A significant portion of the funding, $115.7 million, will be directed towards three major construction projects in Bunbury, Busselton, and Guilderton. 

These projects will focus on managing water nitrate levels to protect public health, reduce the reliance on coastal bores, and construct an advanced recycled water treatment plant that will serve both industrial and drinking water purposes. 

A further $45 million has been allocated to projects under the Water Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions (WISER) initiative. 

These projects include critical upgrades such as the Esperance Water Security Upgrade and the Community Water Supplies Partnership Program, which collaborates with local governments to address regional water needs.

First Nations communities are likely to benefit from $32 million in funding for water infrastructure projects, covering seven projects that aim to enhance water supply and treatment facilities across communities in the Kimberley, Goldfields, Pilbara, and Mid-West regions. 

The projects will deliver improvements such as bore sealing, installation of new water pipes, and the construction of self-contained water treatment plants to ensure access to clean and reliable water.

Additionally, $19.4 million will be used for water planning and science initiatives, including a business case examining potential new water sources for the Lower Great Southern region. 

The exploration of these new sources is part of a broader strategy to ensure the state’s water security in the face of growing environmental challenges.

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