Water valve to cost $1 million

Gosford Council has asked the State Government for money from its Local Infrastructure Fund to replace a water pressure-reducing valve in Woy Woy.

According to a council staff report, council is requesting $1 million to replace the valve to allow for "improved operation and supply increased development in the Woy Woy Peninsula area".

"The current site is unreliable and delivers a service below acceptable standards," the report stated.

"As part of the works, a new valving arrangement in Koolewong would also improve system operations as Koolewong reservoir is upstream of pressure reducing valve.

"The $200 million NSW Local Infrastructure Fund has been established as an interest-free loan scheme, under the 2009 to 2010 NSW Budget for local councils to bring forward infrastructure projects, costing at least $1 million, which are delayed due to lack of funding.

"The funding is to provide an immediate local economic boost as water, sewer, drainage and roads infrastructure projects are provided for local communities."

Council's grants officer has liaised with project officers who have investigated the project and found it suitable for the loan scheme.

Council agenda COR.93, 11 Aug 2009