Answer given about siltation

Gosford Council's Director of Environmental Planning Ms Louise Gee has recently answered a question asked by Cr Debra Wales in April.

Cr Wales asked: "Could the director please investigate the build up of siltation at the southern end of Woy Woy waterfront in the precinct of McMasters Rd, Woy Woy?"

The director has responded, stating: "Council's Natural Resources Officer investigated the stormwater outlet and reported that at the time of inspection the outlet was flowing freely and there was only minor siltation approximately 10 metres beyond the outlet in the Woy Woy channel.

"This siltation extended for a long distance either side of McMasters Rd and could not conclusively be sourced from the stormwater outlet.

"It should also be noted that recent high rainfall in the catchment might have flushed accumulated sediment from the area prior to inspection."

This site had been subject to investigation by the Council's Flooding and Drainage section due to a history of community concern regarding siltation.

"Flooding and Drainage have reported that there may be cracks in the existing pipes that drain the catchment allowing silt to enter the system.

"They are currently investigating options to repair the stormwater system at this location to rectify the problem."

Council agenda FS.125, August 26