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Bailey Wins Riverina Region Apprentice of the Year

Published on 24 June 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Bailey Lowes, one of Goldenfields fitter/machinist apprentices, was announced as the Riverina Region Apprentice of the Year at the NSW Training Awards 2025 on Thursday 19th June. Goldenfields Water Chairman, Alan White commented “We are all incredibly proud of Bailey and feel very lucky to have him with us at Goldenfields Water. As an organisation we are committed

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Coolamon Urban Reticulation Water Mains Renewal

Published on 02 June 2025

Goldenfields Water are replacing approximately 15km to 20km of urban reticulation water pipeline mains throughout Coolamon. The works are being undertaken as part of our annual $1 million-dollar commitment to urban reticulation pipeline renewals to replace all aged infrastructure installed around the 1940’s, that is now over 80 years old.

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Potential discoloured water in Coolamon and surrounds

Published on 15 May 2025

With the cooler months approaching, Goldenfields Water are aware that we have seen a spike in discoloured water events across our water supply schemes. We acknowledge this as an ongoing problem and would like to assure all of our customers that we are not complacent of the issue nor the impact it has on their lives.

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Emergency Water Restrictions for Oura Water Supply Scheme Lifted

Published on 16 January 2025

Goldenfields Water County Council advises customers that emergency water restrictions have been lifted effective immediately. This will apply to our customers that are located on the Oura Water Supply Scheme.

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Emergency Water Restrictions for Oura Water Supply Scheme

Published on 15 January 2025

Goldenfields Water County Council advises customers that emergency water restrictions have been introduced effective immediately. This will apply to our customers that are located on the Oura Water Supply Scheme. The severe weather has resulted in a loss of power to our Oura Water Treatment plant.

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Bailey’s achievements set him up for the WorldSkills Nationals

Published on 20 November 2024

Goldenfields Water’s Apprentice Fitter Machinist, Bailey Lowes, has taken home gold and silver in events at the 2024 Riverina Murray Region WorldSkills Australia competitions.
At an award ceremony hosted on Thursday 14 November 2024 in Wagga Wagga, Bailey was awarded gold in fitting and silver in turning. Bailey competed in the two events, in September and October this year, testing his skills aga

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Goldenfields Water alerts customers to potential discoloured water

Published on 04 November 2024

With the warmer months approaching, Goldenfields Water is aware there has been a spike in discoloured water events across their water supply schemes. Acknowledging this as an ongoing problem and ensuring all customers that they are not complacent about the issue nor the impact it has on customers.

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Goldenfields Water welcomes new board

Published on 01 November 2024

The new Goldenfields Water Board convened on Thursday 31 October 2024, with the introduction of six new members. This is the first time the board has gathered since local government elections were held in September.

The board consists of eight elected delegates from each of Goldenfields Water’s constituent councils, with two members from Hilltops Council. The board retained two past members...

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Goldenfields Water competes in the Rural Management Challenge

Published on 28 October 2024

Goldenfields Water is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Rural Management Challenge, an annual event organised by Local Government (LG) Professionals NSW.

The challenge provides a unique opportunity for local government teams to sharpen their skills, broaden their perspectives, and engage in dynamic problem-solving activities that mirror the demands of real-world governance.

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Bailey's metalwork shines at WorldSkills competition

Published on 21 October 2024

Third year Apprentice Fitter/Machinist at Goldenfields Water Bailey Lowes has shown his talents placing within the top 3 for Turning at Regionals for the WorldSkills Australia competition.

WorldSkills is an international organisation that connects two thirds of the world’s population with its 89 members to support and inspire young people to get ahead with their skills.

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Media Releases

Bailey Wins Riverina Region Apprentice of the Year

Coolamon Urban Reticulation Water Mains Renewal

Potential discoloured water in Coolamon and surrounds

Emergency Water Restrictions for Oura Water Supply Scheme Lifted

Emergency Water Restrictions for Oura Water Supply Scheme

Bailey’s achievements set him up for the WorldSkills Nationals

Goldenfields Water alerts customers to potential discoloured water

Goldenfields Water welcomes new board

Goldenfields Water competes in the Rural Management Challenge

Bailey's metalwork shines at WorldSkills competition

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