Underground tanks at Ocean Beach
Underground rainwater tanks are to be installed at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club with a capacity of 100,000 litres.
Together with high-pressure pumps, they will allow members to wash down surf craft and other equipment and flush the motors of inflatable rescue boats.
The tanks will also be used to maintain the lawns and gardens that surround the clubhouse. The previous storage tank at the club had to be filled every week by water tankers from Gosford council.
Member for Robertson Ms Belinda Neal and Gosford Mayor Cr Chris Holstein attended the launch of Ocean Beach Surf Club's rainwater tank project on June 19.
Ms Neal said the project was funded by the Federal Government through the Community Water Grant program.
"It is one of the ways the government is assisting local communities to save water, our most precious resource," Ms Neal said.
"I acknowledge the contribution of Gosford Council to this water-saving project and I congratulate Ocean Beach Surf Club, its board and its members for their hard work on behalf of the community."
Press release, 19 Jun 2009
Belinda Neal, Member for Robertson