1 July 1977
The North West Regional Water Authority was established on the “appointed day” in accordance with North West Regional Water Act 1976 which received Royal Assent in December 1976.

December 1997
Legislation to wind up the North West Regional Water Authority as a GBE, and transfer its assets to the participating Councils received Royal Assent

10 August 1999
The new entity, the North West Water Authority, a Joint Authority under the Local Government Act was proclaimed.

1 July 2000
Cradle Coast Water trading name adopted.

12 December 2001
The legal entity “North West Water Authority” changed to “Cradle Coast Water”.