Crescent Head Water Treatment Plant

Background

Kempsey Shire Council is building a new water treatment plant at Crescent Head. Crescent Head is a popular tourism destination for locals and visitors alike. With a population of up to 6,400 people during peak periods, safe drinking water is essential.

The new water treatment plant will replace the existing, basic treatment system. The project includes detailed design and construction of the new water treatment plant, with infrastructure for water treatment, storage, pumping and distribution

 

 

Status

We are currently in the planning phase and the new plant is being designed to:

  • treat raw water supplied from three existing borehole pumps located at Maguire’s Crossing Borefield
  • have a peak daily treated water capacity of 1.08 ML/day 

Project benefits

  • Build modern, critical infrastructure to support population growth and economic development
  • Provide treated water to the community that complies with NSW Health legislation and Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
  • Mitigate public health risks associated with supplying water currently containing unacceptable levels of pathogens and solid contaminants.

Timeframe

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Funding

Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Kempsey Shire Council.

Community engagement

We’ll keep the community informed as the project progresses.

  • Nearby residents will receive regular letterbox updates about key milestones and any potential impacts.
  • Project updates will also be shared on our website and social media channels.
  • You can also sign up for project alerts to receive the latest news straight to your inbox.

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