Borefield project is completed

The regional water authority has announced the completion of its $9.5 million Woy Woy groundwater project.

The authority said the project has involved the construction of the "largest drinking water borefield" on the Central Coast and a new water treatment plant at council's Woy Woy Depot.

Gosford Mayor Cr Jim Macfadyen said: "The Woy Woy borefield comprises of 13 bores, together with 7.3 kilometres of underground pipeline and is capable of producing up to five million litres of fresh drinking water per day," Cr Macfadyen said.

"The new treatment plant has been producing high quality drinking water during a series of trails that have been carried out since June 2007.

"These trials have allowed the councils to finalise operational guidelines and test the full capabilities of the new equipment.

"With testing now compete the councils will introduce treated groundwater into the drinking water system within the Woy Woy Peninsula area."

The amount of groundwater the councils can extract from a borefield is determined by the

Department of Water and Energy which is responsible for managing New South Wales's groundwater resources.

A statement issued by Gosford Council said the council was committed to ensuring the use of groundwater complied with State guidelines and did not adversely affect the environment.

Press release, 17 Apr 2008 Meaghan Morrison, Gosford Council