The state government will front almost $3.7 of the $5.25 million needed for the project, which comes from the NSW Government’s Regional Water and Waste Water Program.

The money will help modernise Bundarra’s fault prone septic system, with Uralla Shire Council to contribute the remaining 30 per cent of the cost.

The funding was announced in Uralla on Monday and Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said it was important for Bundarra to have a modern, safe and secure sewerage service.

“The construction of a sewerage system in Bundarra will mean the end of any potential risks associated with ageing private septic systems, especially those located on properties close to the Gwydir River,” he said.

With the new funds, Council can now move ahead with the project and construct a reticulated sewerage collection and treatment system.

More than 400 residents across 100 properties will benefit from the upgrade.

Uralla Shire mayor Michael Pearce welcomed the state funding and said Council was looking forward to getting on with the project.

“Bundarra currently relies upon septic tanks, which can be problematic in periods of high rainfall and can lead to health and odour issues,” Cr Pearce said.

“In 1989, council undertook engineering investigations to scope options for the collection and treatment of sewerage for the town. 

“But the capital costs associated with the sewerage project have always been cost prohibitive.”