$4.5 million for water upgrade

Gosford Council has been allocated $4.5 million in Federal funding to upgrade water supplies on the Peninsula, according to Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal.

"This is a very welcome outcome and I'm sure it will be warmly received by the residents of the Peninsula," Ms Neal said.

"The upgrade will greatly enhance the quality of drinking water for thousands of families living on the Woy Woy Peninsula.

"The Rudd Government is committed to delivering quality water supplies to the people of Woy Woy - something that is well overdue."

Mayor Cr Jim Macfadyen said council would use the Federal funding to dedicate extra resources to resolving water quality issues.

He said the $4.5 million will be used for capital works projects undertaken as part of the program, including treatment process enhancements, reservoir upgrades, water main refurbishment and modifications and monitoring equipment.

"Council understands that water quality, particularly on the Woy Woy Peninsula, has been an ongoing issue for many years," Cr Macfadyen said.

"A number of initiatives have been completed since Water Quality 2010 began last year, including a large scale mains cleaning program across the entire Gosford water service area.

"Since this program began the number of water quality complaints have significantly decreased.

"The funding support will allow council to further its efforts, providing significant water quality benefits to residents of the Peninsula."

Press release, 8 Sep 2008 Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson Press release, 8 Sep 2008 Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council