Hunter Water

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.

Organisation Related Posts

Hunter Water turns 125 years young

Jul 21, 2017

125 years ago this week, the ‘Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board’ was formed to take control of the region’s water system and support the future of a fast developing region. Hunter Water Managing Director Jim Bentley said 125 years on, the founding principles of the board still rang true. “Hunter Water’s original crest…
- Hunter Water,
Hunter Leader | Jim Bentley

Mar 10, 2017

Dr Jim Bentley has more than 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, much of it in water and wastewater. He is currently the Managing Director of Hunter Water, a State Owned Corporation providing drinking water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to a population approaching 600,000 people in homes and businesses across the Lower…
- Hunter Water,
Business takes to catwalk to help save local lives

Jan 15, 2017

A local charity is getting vital assistance from one of its corporate supporters to run its own social enterprise businesses. Lifeline Hunter Central Coast CEO, Gillian Summers, said Hunter Water goes the extra mile to help save local lives. Lifeline is one of three charity partners Hunter Water and its staff support. Hunter Water is…
- Hunter Water, Lifeline Hunter Central Coast,
Newcastle Permanent announces new Chair

Oct 31, 2016

The Board of Newcastle Permanent Building Society recently announced the appointment of Jeff Eather to the role of Chairman. Jeff replaces long serving chair, Michael Slater, who stepped down after the Newcastle Permanent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jeff was elected at a special Board meeting that followed the AGM held on Frida, 28 October 2016…
- Hunter Water, Newcastle Permanent, The New Institute,
Winners announced at biggest ever Hunter Business Awards

Aug 8, 2016

Newcastle businessman Michael Slater was presented with the Hunter Business Chamber’s Business Leader of the Year Award on Friday night by sponsor CPA Australia. The award was announced at the biggest ceremony the Chamber has ever hosted. Sponsored by the University of Newcastle and held at NEX, Wests City, the event was attended by more…
- Hunter Water, nib, NSW Minerals Council,
Hunter Water welcomes new Boss

Aug 1, 2016

Hunter Water has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to appoint Dr Jim Bentley as the utility’s new Managing Director. Dr Bentley has over 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, including 12 years at the UK’s largest water utility, Thames Water, where he excelled in a range of roles including as Manager of the water…
- Hunter Water,
Hunter Leader | Maree Gleeson

Jul 8, 2016

Dr Maree Gleeson is a well-respected leader, having held professional and leadership positions in health services, academia, medical research and government. Maree is currently a non-executive director on the boards of the Hunter Water Corporation, Hunter Research Foundation and Central Coast Local Health District Board. Previous directorships have included Nationwide Superannuation Fund, Research Australia and…
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, Hunter Water, Nationwide Super,
Business finalists announced for Chamber awards

Jul 1, 2016

Australia’s most prestigious Regional Business Awards have named more than 80 companies and individuals as finalists. The 10 categories in the Hunter Business Awards, sponsored by The University of Newcastle, will be presented at a gala function on Friday, 5 August 2016. Hunter Business Chamber President Ross Taggart said today that it was exciting to…
- Headjam, Hunter Water, PKF,
Smart Future Cities Conference in Newcastle

Sep 24, 2015

The inaugural Smart Future Cities Conference is being held from 1-3 October 2015 at Newcastle City Hall. Hosted by the University of Newcastle’s Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment (TFI) and its partners the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), and the City of Newcastle (TCoN), the 3-day conference will have presentations on Future…
- Compass Housing, Hunter Water, University of Newcastle,
Hunter Water to sell recycled water plant

Sep 6, 2015

The Board of Hunter Water Corporation has resolved to explore the sale of its multi-award winning Kooragang Island Water Scheme (KIWS). Proceeds from the sale will be used by Hunter Water as part of its commitment to invest over $1 billion in new water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming decade. The KIWS is an…
- Hunter Water,
Businesses save five billion litres of water

Aug 19, 2015

A focus on helping local businesses reduce their water use has seen more than five billion litres of water saved since the Tillegra Dam was scrapped five years ago. Hunter Water is now in the final stages of exchanging contracts for the sale of the land purchased for the planned Tillegra Dam, which was abandoned…
- Hunter Water,
Hunter Water turns the tide for Orica

Nov 25, 2014

Yesterday marked the unveiling of a $73 million recycled water plant at Mayfield, capable of producing 3.3 billion litres of water that is cleaner than rain water. The state of the art recycled water plant will supply water to Orica’s Kooragang Island site, reducing its use of drinking water by the equivalent of more than…
- Hunter Water,
Hunter Water record property sale

Jul 30, 2014

Close to $26 million will be reinvested back into Hunter Water’s infrastructure network following the record sale of its iconic building at Honeysuckle, Minister for Natural Resources, Lands and Water Kevin Humphries said earlier this week. “The sale of the Hunter Water facility to Australian investor Patella Holdings for $25.8 million sets a new record…
- Hunter Water,