The program
Identifying long term solutions to water & sewerage service challenges & risk in regional towns.
![Kayaking on the Murray River.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0014/502043/program-367-x-220.jpg)
Improve the regulatory and assurance framework
We are partnering with the sector to develop and implement an improved regulatory and assurance framework for local water utility.
![Carcoar Water Filtration Plant.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/502257/twrrp-regulatory-framwork-367-x-220.jpg)
Improve access to skills and training
We continue to partner with key stakeholders to address skill shortages in the sector. We are working to increase access to skills and
![Steep slope mower training.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0016/513304/skills-training-367-x-220.jpg)
Encourage greater collaboration
We are encouraging greater collaboration by connecting utilities and focusing on joint and regional solutions.
![Public consultation.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0020/513308/encourage-367-x220.jpg)
Facilitate greater state government support
We are facilitating access to capacity and capabilities within the NSW Government.
![Drone Main Weir Menindee, March 2020](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0017/513323/greater-support-367-x-220.jpg)
Investigate alternate funding models
We will work with the water utilities sector to explore the pros and cons of alternative funding.
![Hay Sewerage Treatment Plant.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/513328/investigate-367-x-220.jpg)
Stakeholder Advisory Panel
This program leverages the wealth of expertise within councils, local water utilities and relevant government agencies.
![Aerial from a drone flying over the Menindee Lakes Weir.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0013/502042/twrrp-sap-367-x-220.jpg)
Councillor training
We have partnered with key stakeholders to design and develop councillor-specific training for water.
![Riverina water.](https://water.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/565177/councillor-training-367-x-220.jpg)