New Female Leadership at the Helm of Riverina Water

Apr 23, 2026

Riverina Water has a new Chairperson following the resignation of Cr Tim Koschel in January 2026, with Cr Gail Driscoll unanimously elected to the role.

Riverina Water has a new Chairperson following the resignation of Cr Tim Koschel in January 2026, with Cr Gail Driscoll unanimously elected to the role.

Cr Koschel, who served as Chairperson since February 2022 and on the Board from 2016, resigned from his position as a Wagga Wagga City Councillor and his representation on Riverina Water’s Board in January.

Cr Driscoll joined the Board in 2022 and was elected Deputy Chairperson in 2024. Following her elevation to Chair, Cr Allana Condron was elected to the position of Deputy Chairperson. Cr Driscoll has the additional honour of being the local water utility’s first female Chair. Cr Driscoll is currently the Deputy Mayor of Lockhart Shire Council.  

Cr Discoll (right) has been appointed as Riverina Water's first Female Chair with Cr Condron (left) elected as Deputy Chair

Cr Driscoll is honoured to take on the role and is committed to building on the strong foundations already in place.
"Riverina Water has a proven record of delivering safe and reliable water supply to our community at the lowest sustainable cost, and that remains our absolute priority," Cr Driscoll said.

“On behalf of the Board, I thank Cr Koschel for his significant contribution and dedication to Riverina Water during his tenure.

"I look forward to working with our Deputy Chair, my fellow Board members and Riverina Water’s dedicated staff to serve our community of more than 77,000 people.”

Riverina Water Chief Executive Officer Andrew Crakanthorp congratulated both Cr Driscoll and Cr Condron on their appointments.

"I congratulate Cr Driscoll on her appointment as Chairperson and Cr Condron as Deputy, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Board to deliver key projects and initiatives for the benefit of our community," Mr Crakanthorp said.

The pair will serve in the roles until October 2026, at which time elections will be held for the final two-year period of the current Board’s term.