Hunter Water is a State Owned Corporation (SOC), which provides drinking water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to a population of almost 600,000 people in homes and businesses across the Lower Hunter.
It manages an asset base of more than $2.5 billion worth of infrastructure, including 10,000 kilometres of water and sewer mains.
Hunter Water is working to enable the sustainable growth of the region and the life its communities desire, with high quality, affordable services.
Experienced utilities, energy, resources and financial services Chief Executive and Company Director, Greg Martin, has been appointed as the independent Chair of Hunter Water. Greg’s appointment follows the conclusion of Terry Lawler AO’s nine-year term as Hunter Water Chairperson as of December 2020. Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey said an independent board…
A fourth not-for-profit home and community care provider has joined the ADSSI Limited group. Dungog and District Neighbourcare (DDN) is the latest organisation to merge in the changing community aged care and disability sectors. Neighbourcare has been supporting older people and people living with disability in their community since 1994 through services such as Meals…
Following the unprecedented year that was 2020, local marketing agency The Marketing GP has celebrated the new year by relocating to larger premises. Having weathered the COVID-19 storm and come out the other side stronger than ever, the Carrington-based agency has created a new headquarters to better accommodate its growing team and services to its…
Three Newcastle firms, peoplefusion, Skildare and Osborn Law joined forces in 2018 to create Workplace HQ – an initiative which provides a centralised source of specialised recruitment, human resources and legal expertise. Workplace HQ (WHQ) understand an easy pathway to the best advice and information in these areas are vital to the success of any…
Hunter Bio-Medical Scientist and pioneering Cancer Researcher, Dr Matt Dun is appealing for business support as he prepares to lead a team that will tackle a 20-kilometre swim to raise funds for research into the terminal cancer that claimed his young daughter. Associate Professor and Cancer Researcher at the University of Newcastle and Hunter Medical…
Enigma has launched into the new year high-spirited and optimistic, with the addition of experienced agency executive, Emma Ashworth to its team in Newcastle. The newest Group Account Director, Emma has an extensive career that has seen her work on numerous A-list clients including Sony, Telstra, Danone Nutricia, IKEA and Toyota, at a variety of…
Boating safety on Newcastle waterways has been boosted thanks to Port Waratah Coal Services’ support to ensure Marine Rescue Newcastle remains ready to respond to emergencies. As part of the Port Waratah Community Investment Partnership Programme, the unit received funds to purchase the Dry Berth infrastructure to keep its new $535,000 rescue vessel, Newcastle 30, in…
Three trainees and one apprentice were welcomed by Mayor Cr Loretta Baker after signing on to work with Maitland City Council in 2021. The traineeships provide learning and career development opportunities across the diverse areas of business administration, events and graphic design, with the apprenticeship as a landscaper. Maitland City Council has a long history…
Leading Edge Data Centres (LEDC) is set to open its doors to a new world-class data centre in Newcastle. The Tier III data centre will support growth of local businesses and attract new businesses to Newcastle to help drive economic growth across the Hunter Region. It also aims to support the City of Newcastle’s growth…
An experienced elder lawyer who has just joined Catherine Henry Lawyers said elder abuse is one of several issues older people living in regional NSW are facing, and it is on the rise. Tanya Chapman is now a Senior Associate at the Hunter based firm. She will work across its estate planning and elder law teams….