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Our projects

Belmont desalination plant

Ongoing project

We are planning to build a permanent desalination plant at Belmont. A permanent plant is a key action in the recently released Lower Hunter Water Security Plan.

Munibung Creek Rehabilitation

Stage 5: Additional approval

The community told us what they like and don’t about the creek now, and how they would like to see it improved.

Learn more about: Stockton Land Restoration

We are rehabilitating our land at Stockton which was previously a council landfill site. So far, work has included ground-works, ‘capping’ with clean sand and mulch, removing bitou bush and other weeds, and replanting with native species.

Hunter River Estuary Wastewater Masterplan

Stage 3: What are the options?

The Hunter River, including its creeks and waterways, is central to our wellbeing. People use the river for boating, fishing and swimming. It provides water for farming and industry. It nourishes our wetlands and provides habitat for native plants and animals.

Groups and community projects

Customer and Community Advisory Group

Hunter Water's Customer and Community Advisory Group (CCAG) is an advisory forum made up of community representatives who provide advice on customer and community interests.

Throsby Creek Government Agencies Committee

We are working together to further improve the environment of the Throsby Creek waterway and its surrounds, and the amenity of the area for residents, visitors and commercial users.

Recent project news

30 June 22

Munibung Creek - project update - July 2022

During our design phase we identified a number of project constraints. As a result, the project will take longer to deliver, and cost more to build. Read on to find out more.

15 December 21

Munibung Creek rehabilitation - project update

As mentioned in the previous community update, we encountered site constraints which will significantly impact the project’s aesthetics, budget and function.

2 August 21

Planning approval for Belmont Desalination Plant

Hunter Water welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement that planning approval has been issued by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for a desalination plant at Belmont to produce up to 30 million litres a day of drinking water in response to drought.

15 July 21

Throsby Creek mangrove maintenance work complete

Work to remove a small area of juvenile mangroves and sediment from Throsby Creek, near the Union Street footbridge in Tighes Hill, is now complete.

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