Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are open until July 10.
The project supports councils to improve the operation of water treatment plants to optimise performance and ensure existing infrastructure is in a stronger position to respond to water quality issues.
That might include installing new equipment to provide 24-hour monitoring of water quality at critical control points, with triggers to enable the automatic shutdown of parts of the network if required, ensuring water piped to customers is always safe.
The AOS also enables councils to access on-the-ground technical support from NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW) staff, including training for local water operators, and a prioritised roadmap detailing opportunities for immediate and ongoing operational improvement.
Applications will be considered based on a range of criteria including risks to water quality, operations and plant performance.
It comes off the back of the most recent AOS $3.4 million investment.
The AOS is part of the Town Water Risk Reduction Program which works closely with councils and local water utilities to address issues including water quality, dam safety and training for utility operators.
To submit an EOI for the next round, go to https://water.smartygrants.com.au/AdvancedOperationalSupportPhase3.
