Gunnedah fluoride project set for completion in mid-2022

A Gunnedah Shire Council spokeswoman said tenders for the project closed in February after a nine-week advertising period.

Now, these were being assessed with a report to be put forward to the council in the coming months.

"Timing of the start of construction will depend on the approvals timeline and finalisation of detailed design after the contract has been awarded," the spokeswoman said.

"It is anticipated the successful contractor will be selected in the coming months, with a view to having the project completed mid-2022."

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The project was pushed back to December 2021 in August last year, but now, it's been delayed again.

She said the council received "a number of tender submissions for the construction contract".

"Council is currently evaluating these submissions and will consult with NSW Health to approve a successful contractor," she said.

"Once the contract has been awarded, the design will need to be finalised in detail by the contractor before construction begins."

The new Gunnedah water treatment and centralised dosing system is being funded by NSW Health to provide "improved dental hygiene to the community and improved water quality".

The new plant will be located on Kelvin Road and will provide "an advanced water disinfection station with chlorination and fluoride, telemetry control of water demands and interconnection to the existing system".

"Gunnedah Shire Council is working to progress the new system while ensuring the highest standards are met at each stage," the spokeswoman said.

Fluoridation of the water supply was endorsed at the council's December 2017 meeting after months of fierce debate across the community.

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