Blacktown City Council - Media Release - $20,000 Support For Drought Relief

                                                                              MEDIA RELEASE

Blacktown City Council has donated $20,000 to support 

residents in one of the worst drought regions in NSW.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the donation to

Sister Cities partner, Liverpool Plains Shire Council, was a 

great initiative.

“The New England region of NSW, in which Liverpool Plains

is situated, has been identified in the top three drought

affected areas in NSW.

“It is a privilege to be able to provide aid during such a dire

moment for the Liverpool Plains community,” Mayor Bali said.

“The $20,000 drought support package will help fund the

purchase of a tank to supply potable water to residents.

“Over 60 per cent of properties in Liverpool Plains are not 

connected to local mains water and require tankers to supply 

water in times of drought.”

Mayor of Liverpool Plains Shire Council, Councillor Andrew

Hope, said the assistance will go a long way in aiding the 

community.

“The purchase of a water tanker for carting of drinkable water

 to those in need would not have been possible without the

 generous assistance of Blacktown City Council,” he said.

“We thank our Sister City for their ongoing support to the

entire Liverpool Plains community especially during the 

current drought.”

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP, and Liverpool Plains

 Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Andrew Hope


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