Waste facility for Hardy's Bay?

The Gosford council is considering locating a marine craft waste disposal site at Araluen Drive public wharf at Hardy's Bay.

The facility is for boats to dispose of their sewage into the city's reticulated sewerage system

Objections were received from 19 groups and individuals, concerned mainly with fears of ecological damage in the event of a spill and of smells generated from daily operation.

NSW waterways, Brisbane Water Users Group and the Oyster Farmers Association supported the Hardys Bay location.

The owners of Killcare Marina have requested that the facility be located on their marina and this was noted, However NSW Waterways pointed out that using private marinas for this purpose has not worked well in other areas.

The project is still being reviewed and a decision has not yet been reached.

Another site is also being considered at Booker Bay.

Council agenda CL013, August 28