Goldenfields Water welcomes new board

Published on 01 November 2024

The new Goldenfields Water Board convened on Thursday 31 October 2024, with the introduction of six new members. This is the first time the board has gathered since local government elections were held in September.

The board consists of eight elected delegates from each of Goldenfields Water’s constituent councils, with two members from Hilltops Council. The board retained two past members, Cr Graham Sinclair from Temora Shire Council and Cr Alan White from Coolamon Shire Council.

New members to the board include Cr Cameron Rouse from Narrandera Shire Council, Cr Rodney Crowe from Bland Shire Council, Cr Joanne Mackay and Cr Neil Langford from Hilltops Council, Cr Les Cooper from Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and Cr Matt Austin from Junee Shire Council.

All members, both returning and new, took an Oath or Affirmation of Office prior to electing a chairperson and deputy chairperson. Cr Alan White was appointed as the new chairperson, with Cr Graham Sinclair taking on the role of deputy chairperson.

Chairperson Cr White expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating he was honoured to be elected and looked forward to collaborating with the new board.

“I am grateful for the support of my fellow board members, and I aim to continue the great work of our previous board,” he said. “I am committed to helping Goldenfields Water operate professionally and effectively to serve the community, and I eagerly anticipate working alongside the board, Deputy Chairperson Cr Sinclair, and General Manager Aaron Drenovski.”

The board will meet again on Thursday 12 December 2024.

Pictured: Chairperson Cr Alan White (right) congratulates Cr Graham Sinclair (left) on his appointment to the role of deputy chairperson.