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Water and Sewer

Boil Alert lifted: no need to boil water for consumption

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UPDATE Wednesday, February 5, 3.20pm Boil Water Alert lifted   Water supply clear of E. Coli   Central Coast Council says Terrigal Reservoir clear of any E. coli bacteria.   Council said it was pleased to report that new testing results taken from Terrigal Reservoir system have confirmed that there is no E. coli bacteria present in the water supply. As a result … [Read more...] about Boil Alert lifted: no need to boil water for consumption

New regulation simplifies Water and Sewer business

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The NSW State Government has passed the Water Management Amendment (Central Coast Council) Act 2024 and repealed The Central Coast Water Corporation Act 2006. It means Central Coast Council’s water and sewer business is no longer regulated by two different, and at times, conflicting pieces of legislation. Additionally, it will help resolve some of the complexity that … [Read more...] about New regulation simplifies Water and Sewer business

Residents critical of sewer survey

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Residents living without being connected to the Coast’s water and sewer services are critical of a Council survey they have been asked to complete, saying it is biased and misleading. One said it was blatantly transparent in its attempt to persuade with emotive bias and coercive nudging. Council-under-administration is currently seeking feedback from the residents of 7,500 … [Read more...] about Residents critical of sewer survey

Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues

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  The next phase of the new state-of-the-art Mardi Water Treatment Plant has been locked in with the contract being awarded to Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd, Council said on Monday, July 24.  The $82.5 million project will not only provide a "significant boost to jobs" but will help secure the region’s water future by providing up to 160 million litres of drinking water every … [Read more...] about Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues

Water and Sewer performance report released

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Central Coast Water relined more  than 245km of sewer mains across the region in the last financial year; 2021-22. The organisation repaired 308 leaks across 1,000km of water mains, saving more than 870ML of water. And it completed an inspection of the Mangrove Creek Dam Diversion Tunnel using robot technology. Central Coast Council Water and Sewer Director Jamie Loader said … [Read more...] about Water and Sewer performance report released