National Water Grid Authority
NWGA
1 October 2019 – present
Non-statutory body that plans and invests in water infrastructure projects with the states and territories through the National Water Grid Fund, to improve water security for regional communities and primary industries.
How it came into existence
Established by the Morrison government on 1 October 2019, fulfilling a 2019 election commitment, as a non-statutory body within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development, taking over Commonwealth water infrastructure investment programs, including the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund.
- Split from Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development · 1 October 2019
- Water infrastructure investment programs
Changes during its life
- 1 February 2020Became part of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.
- 1 July 2022Moved with water policy to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Main functions
- Administering the National Water Grid Fund
- Planning and assessing major water infrastructure projects
- Partnering with states and territories on water security investment
- Water infrastructure science and evidence base
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Lineage
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Sources
Government records and websites
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