December 2020 - Proposed Picton bypass road

Sydney Water has been engaging with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) about the proposed Picton bypass road.

We understand the concerns that the community may have about the proposed road and how this may impact the amount of recycled we produce at the Picton Water Recycling Plant and use for irrigating our Picton Farm. Our Review of Environmental Factors report is currently on display as we work towards being able to increase the use of recycled water in the Picton area and manage the excess recycled water discharges from the water recycling plant.

TfNSW is aware of the important role that our Picton Farm plays as part of the recycled water we manage from the Picton Plant. We will continue to work with TfNSW to understand the potential impacts and proposed timeframes for their work.

The intention is for the new bypass road not to impact how we manage the recycled water we produce and use at our Picton Farm. The design of the new road will need to consider equivalent offset irrigation areas where required.