About Hunter Water

  • About Hunter Water

    • Who is Hunter Water?

      Answer

      Hunter Water is a State Owned Corporation (SOC) providing water and wastewater services to over half a million people in the lower Hunter region. There are 227,695 properties connected to the water network and 215,748 to the wastewater network.

      Our total assets are valued at approximately $3.5 billion. Our area of operation covers 5,366km2 with a population of 560,603 in the local government areas of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Dungog and small parts of Singleton.

      We collect, treat and deliver drinking water to our customers and then transport, treat and dispose of the region's wastewater.

      We deliver an average 184 megalitres (one megalitre equals 1 million litres) of water per day.  Our raw water sources are Grahamstown (190,000 megalitre capacity), Chichester Dam (21,500 megalitres), Tomago Sandbeds *(60,000 megalitres) and Anna Bay Sandbeds (16,000 megalitres).

      Our water consistently meets quality guidelines for drinking water set by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

    • What business is Hunter Water in?

      Answer

      Hunter Water delivers an average 205 megalitres (one megalitre equals 1 million litres) of water per day to the Hunter community. Our raw water sources are: Grahamstown Dam (190,000ML), Chichester Dam (21,500ML), Tomago Sandbeds (60,000ML) and Anna Bay Sandbeds (16,000ML).

      We collect, treat and then deliver drinking water to our customers and then transport, treat and dispose of the region’s wastewater. Our water consistently meets the most recent guidelines for drinking water set by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Wastewater is collected and treated to a very high standard and clear effluent is discharged to waterways or reused where it is economically and environmentally beneficial.

    • When was Hunter Water established?

      Answer

      Hunter Water Corporation was established in 1992. It was preceded by the Hunter Water Board (1988-1991) the Hunter District Water Board (1938-88) and the Hunter District Water Supply & Sewerage Board (1892-1938). Learn more information about Hunter Water's history.

    • Who are Hunter Water’s Board Members?

      Answer

      Our current Board of Directors are Mr Terry Lawler, Chairman, Mr Kim Wood, Managing Director, Ms Barbara Crossley, Mr Alan Chappel, Mr Jeff Eather, Ms Cristina Cifuentes and Ms Susan Ivens with Mr Stephen Phillips, Executive Officer and Company Secretary.

      Find out more about Hunter Water's Board.

    • How is Hunter Water investing in the future?

      Answer

      Hunter Water is delivering its largest capital works program to build a better water future for our fast growing region.

      Over the next year we will invest more than $84 million in upgrading wastewater infrastructure to improve its performance and cater for population growth.

      Overall, we are investing $700 million in pipes, mains, pumps, reservoirs, treatments plants sewers and water recycling facilities, as part of our long term commitment to providing clean, reliable services to our customers and community.

      This major capital investment is being undertaken to meet the needs of our customers and environment and represents a substantial investment in the water/sewer infrastructure needs of the Lower Hunter Region.  
       
      Learn more about our current major projects.

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