Water meters are being replaced

Gosford Council is in the process of replacing water meters on properties in Woy Woy, Blackwall, Umina and Ettalong Beach.

Replacements are expected to be completed by December this year.

According to council, water meters are required to be replaced in several Peninsula suburbs due to the age and performance of existing meters affecting the accuracy of some water usage readings.

Communications officer Ms Alison Hood said the water meters were being replaced at no cost to residents.

In a notice to affected residents, council stated its contractor Mullane Infrastructure Pty Ltd would be visiting properties in the area to conduct works to replace existing meters.

"In some cases it may not be possible to access or replace meters," the council notice stated.

"On a number of properties there is rusted galvanised pipe work that needs to be replaced prior to a new meter being installed.

"Property owners will be notified of this, following a visit from council's contractor.

"In these cases, property owners are required to contact a licensed plumber within 14 days of their notice to replace the rusted pipes.

"Property owners are urged to contact three different plumbers to obtain quotes for this work to ensure that the cost charged accurately reflects the work carried out.

"If property owners would like to check the authenticity of their replacement notice, they are urged to contact Gosford council."

Property owners that have concerns regarding the replacement of their water meter are encouraged to contact council's project delivery engineer Mark Losurdo on 4304 4334 or 0418 698 772.

Ms Hood said more than 10,000 properties within the Gosford Local Government Area require water meter replacement.

Press release, 3 Nov 2008 Alison Hood, Gosford Council