Walgett's Gali kiosk reaches 20,000 litres of free, filtered water dispensed
Published on the 28 February 2025
Chris Weatherall and Dharriwaa Elders Group's Community Response Lead Vanessa Hickey at DEG's Gali water kiosk. Photo: Tyrin Hickey
The Dharriwaa Elders Group has announced that its Gali water kiosk, at their storefront in Walgett,
The kiosk opened on 13 December 2023, as a way to mitigate the low water security in Walgett. Before the kiosk opened, residents had no choice but to purchase bottled water to avoid drinking the town water supply, which is high in sodium and of unacceptable quality. Some residents were spending $30-50 per week on water, making it challenging for them to afford other necessities.
The Yuwaya Ngarra-li Partnership between the Dharriwaa Elders Group and 国民彩票 Sydney looks forward to sharing the kiosk's next milestone.