Water shutdown trials conducted

Gosford Council conducted trial valve shut downs of the water supply system in Umina and Woy Woy between July 29 and August 6.

The work was part of council's drinking water quality management program Water Quality 2010.

Umina residents living in Farleigh Ave, Pioneer Rd and Rosewood Dr were affected following the first day of works.

Crews then moved south toward Cowper Rd, Umina Beach, along the western side of Ocean Beach Rd between July 30 and August 4.

Council also completed trial shutdowns in the area west of Blackwall Rd bounded by Terry Ave, Victoria Pde and Green St, Woy Woy, on August 5.

Further shutdowns were trialled in the area bounded by Hillview St, Nambucca Dr, Shoalhaven Dr and Dulkara Rd, south Woy Woy on August 6.

All work took place between 9pm and 5am nightly to minimise the impact on residents.

During this period, council crews intermittently disrupted water supply with each interruption taking approximately five minutes.

Local water mains were also flushed after each interruption to remove discolouring from the system.

However, residents were expected to experience some reduced water pressure and discoloured water during the work period.

In addition, the trial shutdowns will be followed by a program of hydrant replacement to further reduce discoloured water incidence in the area.

This commenced from August 3.

Residents in affected streets were notified of the works by council via mail.

Press release, 28 Jul 2009 Meagan Morrison, Gosford Council