The pipeline will remove the risk of water being lost on the way through the current open creek transfer system.

Water minister Melinda Pavey visited the dam on Monday to make funding announcements for completing projects throughout the Central West.

Ms Pavey announced $5 million funding for the pipeline last November.

While the pipeline is virtually completed pumps being constructed in France for the project are not due to arrive on site until October.

A saving of $170,000 a year in power bills is also expected from the project.

Ms Pavey said such projects were vital for the Central West, which is among areas of NSW still in drought.

"It is a tough time for the Central West, so many of our communities have been on restrictions for so long. It has an impact," she said.

"I want to thank the communities out here that respect and treat water the way it should be treated, very preciously."

She said the pipeline was among projects that would provide water security and infrastructure.

Cr Reg Kidd said he was also pleased the government was working to standardise water restrictions across NSW.

"With water restrictions, when you have them, you come to a standardised pattern. Level 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 right across the state, it doesn't matter what town or suburb," he said.

Government funding will also assist the Blackmans Swamp stormwater harvesting project.