New Water and Waste Services Director appointed

Fraser Coast Regional Council has appointed Narelle D’Amico as its new Water and Waste Services Director, bringing more than 20 years of senior leadership and engineering experience in local government and the water industry.

Mayor George Seymour said Ms D’Amico’s appointment was an important step in Council’s executive leadership transition.

“Water and waste services are among the most critical services Council provides, supporting our health, lifestyle and environment,” Cr Seymour said.

“Narelle’s technical expertise and collaborative leadership style will help ensure these essential services continue to meet the needs of our growing community and stay resilient for the future.”

Ms D’Amico is an experienced environmental engineer and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has served on numerous industry boards and committees, including the Australian Water Association, Queensland Water Directorate and the Wide Bay Burnett Urban Water Alliance.

“I’m excited to return to the Wide Bay and soon call the Fraser Coast home,” Ms D’Amico said.

“I have strong personal and professional connections with this region, and I’m looking forward to working with councillors, staff and the community to support sustainable growth and deliver long-term benefits for the Fraser Coast.”

Council’s Water and Waste Services team provides drinking water to more than 42,800 properties and sewerage services to more than 36,000 properties through a network of three dams, four weirs, four water treatment plants, 1,150 kilometres of water mains and 835 kilometres of sewerage mains.

The team also manages seven waste facilities, a brand-new Material Recovery Facility, and oversees 56,000 weekly waste collections and 27,000 weekly recycling collections, handling more than 300,000 tonnes of materials at its waste facilities in 2024/25.

“Safe, reliable and sustainable water and waste services underpin our lifestyle and economy,” Cr Seymour said.

“We are confident Narelle will continue to build on this strong record of performance and innovation as we deliver the services and infrastructure our growing community needs now and into the future.”

Ms D’Amico will commence her new role in January 2026. Council is continuing recruitment for the Chief Executive Officer and two other Directors as part of its broader leadership renewal.