Tag: water
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COASTAL HARVESTABLE RIGHTS CHANGE COMES INTO EFFECT
There’s good news for farmers with the State government’s changes to coastal harvestable rights coming into effect today. Producers on the east coast can now store up to 30 per cent of rainfall run-off on their properties…That’s an increase of 20 per cent. While visiting Taree today, Water Minister Kevin Anderson said the cap will…
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COUNCIL FIGURING OUT WATER CHARGES
Central Coast Council is in the process of deciding how much it will charge for water and sewer services in the future. It’s seeking feedback from residents as it drafts up a submission to the tribunal, which will cap prices. A series of virtual forums and surveys will be held between December and March. (VISION…
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FIRST PIECE INSTALLED FOR $61 MILLION WATER PIPELINE
Construction on the Mardi to Warnervale water pipeline is pushing on, despite the pandemic. 75 new jobs have been created, as Central Coast Council looks to boost the region’s water supply.
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CENTRAL COAST WATERWAYS RECEIVE $5.3 MILLION
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has announced more than $5 million worth of grants to rehabilitate Central Coast waterways. That includes Tuggerah Lakes – but the choked up Entrance Channel will miss out.
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL SAYS DRINKING WATER IS SAFE
Central Coast Council says tap water is safe to drink after residents complained about ongoing discolouration. Close to a dozen suburbs have been impacted by poor water quality – including Gosford, Bensville and the Peninsula. The local government says while it’s “unappealing”, it happens from time to time. It says its regular pipe-flushing program has…
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COUNCIL AWARDS $61 MILLION WATER PIPELINE CONTRACT
A project to increase water security for the Central Coast, is a step closer. Council has selected the companies that will build the $61-million Mardi to Warnervale pipeline. Spiecapag and Seymour Whyte will oversee construction of the nine kilometre network, starting next month. The pipeline will ensure better supply for the region’s rapidly growing north…
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WATCHDOG RECOMMENDS COAST WATER BILL CUTS
Central Coast homeowners could soon save hundreds of dollars on their water bills. Pricing watchdog, IPART, has recommended a price drop of around $330 a year for the Gosford area starting from July. Wyong households would be spared an average of $150 a year under the draft plan. It’s expected the policy would cut council…