Member for Cootamundra and NSW Shadow Minister for Water, Steph Cooke Ms Cooke has proposed investing $5b in water infrastructure over 10 years to address water insecurity and support future housing growth in the regions through a first-of-its-kind fund. The Royalties for Regional Water Fund would replace the previous Safe and Secure Water Program, with mining royalties going towards the design and construction of regional water projects.
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