Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce, today announced the appointment of Terry Lawler as Chairperson of the Hunter Water Corporation.


On behalf of the Partners, Directors and Staff at Lawler Partners we congratulate Terry on this important appointment.

Terry has been the Director and Chairman of the National Rail Corporation, the Newcastle Knights, and a Director of the Newcastle Port Corporation. He is also currently a director of several local businesses and Chairman of a number of substantial charities including Special Olympics Australia Junior National Games 2012, Life Without Barriers, and the NIB Foundation.

In this role, Terry will work with Managing Director, Kim Wood, to oversee the remainder of Hunter Water's $700 million four year infrastructure program, including the $132 million investment this year.

Hunter Water faces critical challenges in the near future, including the development of the Lower Hunter Water Plan with the Metropolitan Water Directorate, securing water supplies for the Lower Hunter, and water essential for business and industry whilst providing essential water infrastructure and putting downward pressure on cost of living expenses.

Visit the Hunter Water website for more information.