Have your say on Strategic Plan Water and Sewerage

Published on 24 October 2025

Delivering a safe, secure and accessible water supply and sewerage service is one of Council’s key roles.

You are invited to have your say on the draft 30-year strategic plan for water supply and sewerage services.

The draft plan available here summarises population, water demand and sewer load projections for the Nambucca Valley and contains modelling to determine the impact of future development on Council’s water supply and sewer network.

It also identifies future actions and an implementation plan for upgrades over time to the water supply system and sewerage schemes in Macksville, Scotts Head, Nambucca Heads and Bowraville.

It also discusses levels of service, water quality, asset management and resourcing. The costs associated with delivering safe, secure, accessible and affordable water supply and sewerage services are then modelled to determine appropriate water and sewer charges to provide a stable pricing path over the life of the plan. It recommends that water pricing is maintained at current levels (CPI increases going forward) and that sewerage prices are progressively increased by approximately 12 per cent to ensure that sufficient funds are available to replace assets when they reach end of life.

Written submissions are encouraged and will be received up until 4.30pm 5 December 2025. Please note that any submission may be incorporated in a Council business paper or otherwise publicly disclosed. Submissions should be addressed to the Manager Water and Sewer, Nambucca Valley Council, PO Box 177, Macksville NSW 2447 or council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au.