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  • 11 May 2026
    Applications open for our 2027 Graduate Program

    Tasmania needs future leaders to help protect, provide and sustain our environment and way of life. Unlock the future of your career.

  • 6 May 2026
    Stage one water restrictions now in place for Whitemark

    Stage one water restrictions are now in effect for Whitemark on Flinders Island, as dry conditions and lack of forecast rain continue to put pressure on local water supplies.

  • 1 May 2026
    Regulator releases final decision on TasWater’s Price and Services Price Submission 2026-2030

    TasWater acknowledges and welcomes the Tasmanian Economic Regulator’s final pricing determination.

  • 29 Apr 2026
    Stage one water restrictions incoming for Whitemark

    Whitemark is the latest Tasmanian town to move onto water restrictions as dry conditions tighten supply on Flinders Island.

  • 22 Apr 2026
    TasWater at AgFest 2026

    May 07-09, come and enjoy the kids games and crafts, meet our mate Jack the Jumper, talk to our friendly team, and learn more about water at AGFEST 2026 Stall E09

  • 20 Apr 2026
    Stage three water restrictions for Orford and Triabunna

    With continuing dry conditions across the East Coast, and no significant rainfall on the medium and long-term forecasts, the towns of Orford and Triabunna will see stage three water restrictions begin from Monday, 27 April.

  • 20 Apr 2026
    Last section of major Hobart infrastructure pipeline to be installed under Tasman Highway

    Beneath one of Hobart’s busiest transport corridors, the final piece of a critical underground pipeline is about to be completed - bringing Hobart one step closer to a more modern, resilient wastewater system.

  • 20 Apr 2026
    Stage one water restrictions for Oatlands

    Due to a combination of a lack of rainfall, reduced water storage levels and minimal rain forecasted, stage one water restrictions will be introduced in Oatlands from next Monday, 27 April.

  • 6 Apr 2026
    WaterWatch update – dry conditions set to continue, more towns can soon expect restrictions

    The following comments are attributable to Liz Hafner, TasWater Head of Communications and Engagement. “Continuing dry weather, as well as a minimal rainfall forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology, continue to threaten Tasmania’s water catchments.

  • 2 Apr 2026
    A new reason to explore Tasmania’s East Coast – Art Trail now complete

    Seventeen once-ordinary sewage pump station switchboards scattered along Tasmania’s iconic East Coast have been transformed into vibrant public artworks, completing TasWater’s East Coast Art Trail.

  • 31 Mar 2026
    Easter Customer Information

    Our Devonport, Launceston and Hobart Customer Information Centre will be closed from Friday 3 April until Tuesday 7 April, reopening Wednesday 8 April 2026.

  • 30 Mar 2026
    Tasmania's Wild West Tappers strike gold nationally

    Under pressure on the international stage and with mere seconds separating victory from defeat, Tasmania has taken out top honours at the 2026 Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA) Tran-Tasman Water Main Tapping Competition.

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