Supporting Growth in Indigo Shire
North East Water is currently able to support small-scale housing developments in the following towns in Indigo Shire:
- Beechworth (up to five lots)
- Rutherglen-Wahgunyah (up to five lots)
- Yackandandah (up to two lots)
North East Water is currently unable to support developments in Kiewa-Tangambalanga.
North East Water does not currently have any restrictions on developments in Chiltern and Barnawartha.
Planned infrastructure upgrades
Planning and delivery of approximately $50 million in long-term infrastructure upgrades in our 2026-31 price period is underway to ensure future development is supported in Indigo Shire communities. Key projects include:
Planning a development in Indigo Shire?
If you are considering a development or small subdivision in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen, Wahgunyah, Chiltern or Barnawartha, please contact our Property Development team at development@newater.com.au or via this form for a pre-development discussion. This will help ensure your plans align with available infrastructure and support sustainable growth.