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Bolster long-term funding and capability to support financial sustainability of Local Water Utilities and ensure minimum service levels are achieved

a.

Review DPE’s regulatory framework in partnership with the local water utility sector.

Sector:Water
Location:Regional NSW
Lead agency:Planning and Environment
Implementation timeframe:Immediate Priority

b.

Establish a specific and ongoing program to improve asset management methods, routines and skills in local water utilities.

Sector:Water
Location:Regional NSW
Lead agency:Planning and Environment
Implementation timeframe:Immediate Priority

c.

Investigate extension of the Safe and Secure Water Program to reduce public health and water security risks to an acceptable level.

Sector:Water
Location:Regional NSW
Lead agency:Planning and Environment, Regional NSW
Implementation timeframe:Immediate Priority

d.

Investigate alternative funding arrangements, including a needs-based community service obligation (CSO) funding model, to ensure all communities have access to water that meets quality standards.

Sector:Water
Location:Regional NSW
Lead agency:Planning and Environment
Implementation timeframe:Immediate Priority

e.

Establish a sustainable market for training in water operations to build capability and skills.

Sector:Water
Location:Regional NSW
Lead agency:Planning and Environment, Education
Implementation timeframe:Immediate Priority