Balranald Shire Council has announced a significant milestone in the completion of its Filtered Water Reservoir Project, with the Balranald Filtered Water Tower now fully operational as of midnight on Thursday November 6 2025.

The completion marks a major achievement in the council's ongoing efforts to deliver improved reliability and quality to the town's water supply system. With both the filtered and raw water systems now operating as designed, users can resume normal consumption of both filtered and raw water as per pre-reservoir refurbishment conditions.

Council Chief Executive Officer Terry Dodds said the completion of the reservoir upgrade represents a crucial step forward for local infrastructure and community resilience. Mayor Zaffina welcomed the news, noting the project's importance to the town's future development.

The filtered water tower has been successfully commissioned and is now ready for use, meeting all required standards. Contractors who have been working on water carts during the construction period may also resume normal operations as the system returns to full capacity.

Council has confirmed that both water systems are now ready for regular use by residents and businesses throughout the town. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to enhance the reliability and quality of water services, supporting the community's needs both now and into the future.

Mayor Zaffina emphasised that the successful completion of this essential infrastructure project demonstrates council's commitment to providing reliable services to the community. The upgrade has been designed to ensure Balranald's water supply system can meet current demands and support future growth.

Balranald Shire Council extended its sincere thanks to residents, businesses and contractors for their ongoing support and patience throughout the reservoir upgrade and commissioning process. The cooperation of the community during the construction phase has been instrumental in allowing the project to reach this important milestone.

The announcement brings to a close a period of disruption as the council worked to improve one of the town's most critical pieces of infrastructure. Residents can now be assured of a more reliable and higher quality water supply as the town continues to grow and develop.