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EWB Australia establishes local government partnership model with Walgett Shire Council

Engineers Without Borders Australia and Walgett Shire Council Partner to Secure Safe Water for Walgett Communities. 

The two organisations have formalised a long-term commitment to improving water access and supporting local skills in Walgett, New South Wales.

WALGETT, NEW SOUTH WALES, [INSERT DATE]— Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) and Walgett Shire Council have signed an agreement committing both organisations to work together on improving water access and building local skills across the Walgett Shire.

This agreement is built on a shared understanding: lasting change happens when communities lead the way. EWB brings engineering expertise; the Council brings deep knowledge of what Walgett needs. Together, they will work alongside residents to find solutions that fit. For EWB, the partnership deepens a commitment to working with First Nations communities across Australia — listening first, then designing together.

[QUOTE TO BE CONFIRMED — Mihir Joshi, Senior Manager, First Nations Programme, EWB Australia] – Under the agreement, EWB will work with the Council on a range of practical projects in Walgett. This includes designing and building water systems that last; training local staff so the Council can maintain them over time; trialling new ways to improve water access across the Shire; and working towards long-term solutions that serve every community in the region.

About EWB

Engineers Without Borders Australia is a not-for-profit that works alongside communities to solve practical challenges. In Australia, EWB’s First Nations programme, Eng on Country, partners with First Nations and Torres Strait Islander communities. EWB also runs education and learning programmes in STEM and at universities across the country. Internationally, EWB works in Vanuatu, Timor-Leste, and Cambodia.

About Walgett Shire Council

Walgett Shire Council is the elected local government authority serving the Walgett Shire, located in north-west New South Wales. The Shire covers an area of 22,000 square kilometres and serves a community of approximately 7,200 residents across the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Collarenebri, Burren Junction, and surrounding localities. The Council is committed to the wellbeing and future of all residents of the Shire. For further information, visit walgett.nsw.gov.au.

 

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