Landholders and community members will have another opportunity to get up to speed on the progress of the proposed Lostock Dam to Glennies Dam Pipeline Project and Paterson River Connection Project at information sessions starting this week.
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The pipeline is designed to increase water 'reliability' on the Hunter River system.
Irrigators on the Paterson River have raised concerns the pipeline may results in less guarantees of water availability during dry conditions.
Locals will learn more about the proposal, including details about the preferred infrastructure options, objectives and benefits and where the Final Business Case is up to.
The drop-in sessions will also give people a chance to provide feedback and ask questions about the project.
They will be held on Wednesday 28 February, 11am-1pm at Hunter Local Land Services, Tocal and Wednesday 28 February, 4.30-6.30 pm at Hunter Local Land Services, Tocal.
The Final Business Case will look at the viability of a new two-way pipeline between Lostock and Glennies Creek Dams, as well as associated infrastructure to diversify water sources, improve water security, boost drought resilience and support the growth of the Hunter region.
It is also investigating the construction of a new pump station, water treatment plant and pipeline on the Paterson River to access river flows downstream of Lostock Dam.
The Final Business Case will be completed by the Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water and Hunter Water later this year and will be submitted to the NSW Government for its review and a decision on the next steps for the project.
Greg Winchester, Acting Executive Director - Infrastructure Delivery, NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water said "This is a great chance for Hunter residents to have in-depth conversations with our teams face-to-face, so I encourage everyone who has any questions about the project, or who would like to know more about what's happening, to drop in and say hello.
"You can turn up without needing to worry about booking."
Louise Nichols
From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.
From cattle to coal. Once a specialist agriculture writer today its about community, in particular, the Upper Hunter. I have lived and worked in the region for more than 30 years. Land use issues and the future direction of our region. But you cannot take ag out of the picture - our food and how we grow it is the basis of all life. Covering the Hunter and Mid North Coast rural issues is now part of my role with ACM.
