Tamworth water security plan faces scrutiny over $6m funding silence

A $6 million business case for the Tamworth Advanced Water Treatment Plant (TAWTP) was finalized in July 2026, but the New South Wales government has not released the results. Graham Carter of the Tamworth Water Security Alliance has raised concerns regarding the lack of transparency, suggesting that the region's water security needs are being ignored despite an imminent drought risk.

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) stated it is currently considering recommendations from Infrastructure NSW. The government is also exploring alternative solutions, including intervalley pipelines, off-river storages, and potential modifications to the Chaffey Pipeline or Chaffey Dam reserve to increase water availability for the town.