Water has remained a significant concern for Yass residents, as a pattern of poor water quality plagues those looking to bathe, wash, and enjoy a glass of water without worrying about contamination.
Although Yass are currently taking steps to address this, with discussion of the proposed Yass Water Plant being evident in the business papers for the Thursday, August 28, Yass Valley Council (YVC) meeting, Cameron is pushing for representation.
Adrian Cameron has put forward the following motion at the meeting: That Yass Valley Council send a minimum of two representatives, comprising at least one staff member and one councillor, to the LGNSW ‘Water Management Conference’ in Albury, September 9-11. He added, along with the motion, the following comments as well: “This is something that I believe is extremely important for YVC to be a participant for several reasons. These include:
• This is held every 2 years. The last one was in Goulburn two years ago, and YVC had no representatives. Over four years in Narrabri, YVC was represented by the Director of Assets and Infrastructure and me, providing an excellent opportunity to learn about developments across NSW.
• It addresses recommendations on alternative funding models for Local Water Utilities from the NSW Productivity and Equality Commissions Review of Alternative Funding models and the NSW Government response.
• Managing health risks by Local Water Utilities, including PFAS contamination.
• Water supply resilience, particularly as we currently rely on only one source, the Yass River.
• An opportunity to see how Albury City Council manages water and wastewater.”
This year’s conference will focus on collaborative solutions for current and emerging challenges in water management.
The conference is said to address critical issues such as the impact of climate change on surface water resources, PFAS contamination, government policies, emergency water management, biosolids management, and health risks in drinking water.
The meeting aims to give delegates valuable insights from researchers, practitioners, and industry experts, exploring strategies to tackle these challenges and ensure the sustainable management of water resources across Australia.
A vote on the matter was taken at the meeting at Yass High School.
– Jack Murray
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