IPART has asked the State Government to give it powers to check on Council’s performance as a water supply authority in two years’ time. The State-sanctioned review would allow IPART to investigate and report publicly on Council’s performance and its progress implementing improvements. The investigation would look at Central Coast Council’s Water performance to check … [Read more...] about IPART wants to check on Council
Land Title support for insurance claims
NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) will make title searches and plan images free for property owners affected by flooding in NSW. Land title searches and plans can assist landholders with insurance claims and development applications to council. Central Coast Council said the searches could also provide peace of mind. "Having fast and free access to land titles is a … [Read more...] about Land Title support for insurance claims
Sign up: communities seek your support
Four petitions are alive at the moment, trying to gain the attention of residents. Each hopes to get substantial numbers of people to sign - before each group then takes their petition to the decision makers. Despite lots of promotion on social media, signatures are slow to grow. 1/ One that seems to be streaking ahead of the rest is written by Concerned Residents Of … [Read more...] about Sign up: communities seek your support
Sewer alert
Sewer alert Significant sewage discharge has occurred into Saltwater Creek and Tuggerah Lake, says Council. Significant flooding caused process failures at Bateau Bay Sewer Treatment Plant and required Council to turn off a major sewage pump station in The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty (adjacent to Saltwater Creek). "Repair work is underway, and both the pump station and plant … [Read more...] about Sewer alert
Evacuation centre houses 142
The DIggers at The Entrance has provided a home to 142 people, according to an update from Council yesterday. Another 25 registered to go there. NSW SES modelling predicted that 1000 Tuggerah Lakes homes have been affected by flood waters. The water levels were above the major flood level of 1.60 metres when they went to 1.69 metres at 9:15 AM on Thursday, July 7, according … [Read more...] about Evacuation centre houses 142
