	{"id":114775,"date":"2023-09-03T04:32:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T18:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=114775"},"modified":"2023-09-03T08:21:57","modified_gmt":"2023-09-02T22:21:57","slug":"water-group-seeks-new-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/water-group-seeks-new-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Water group seeks new members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NOMINATIONS are now open for Barwon Water&#8217;s customer advisory committee (CAC).<\/p>\n<p>A statement from Barwon Water said the group seeks to represent the utility&#8217;s customers and the wider community, and they are looking for people who want to make positive change and share their insights.<\/p>\n<p>The committee works with Barwon Water on the development of projects and strategies such as hardship support programs and tackling climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Membership lasts for three years after which members can reapply and meetings are held four times a year in-person and online.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you&#8217;re passionate about our region, the community, our environment and how water plays a vital role in all aspects of life, we&#8217;re keen to hear from you,&#8221; Barwon Water interim managing director Shaun Cumming said.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Cumming specifically encouraged members of First Nations communities to apply to share their knowledge about country and waterways.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The CAC is a great way to make a difference in your local community and contribute to projects that will drive regional prosperity,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>More information can be found at the Barwon Water website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOMINATIONS are now open for Barwon Water&#8217;s customer advisory committee (CAC). 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