A Business Case for a staged approach to providing water security for Nyngan and Cobar has been prepared and is available for public comment.

A 700 megalitre offline storage is currently funded and due to commence construction in 2017.  An additional 700 megalitre storage is planned immediately adjacent to this storage with an additional 3000 megalitre storage and piping of the Albert Priest Channel as further staged options.

The Business Case can be viewed at Council’s Office located at 81 Cobar Street, at the Library or by clicking the link below. 

All written submissions in relation to the Business Plan should be addressed to the General Manager, Derek Francis, and must be received on or before 4.00pm, Wednesday 24 May 2017 by one of the following methods:


              • In person – 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan
              • Post - PO Box 221, Nyngan NSW 2825
              • Email –
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              • Fax - (02) 6835 9011