Infiltration pits for Neptune St

Gosford Council will install a number of infiltration pits in Neptune St, Umina, in coming months to address flooding in the area.

Council's acting director of city services Mr Peter Armour said the pits were designed to allow stormwater, once collected, to infiltrate the sand and to be returned to the water table.

He said that flooding after rain led to potholes in the road.

"It is anticipated that the condition of the road pavement will improve following the installation of the infiltration pits," he said.

Mr Armour said Council would continue to conduct routine maintenance as part of the area maintenance scheme.

Neptune St, Umina, would be considered for road resurfacing and rehabilitation treatment in Gosford Council's 2012-13 road rehabilitation plan.

Mr Armour said that, as part of a long term strategy, Council was awaiting the completion of the plan.

This would identify areas affected by flooding and recommend actions to address the flooding problems across the Peninsula.

"The recommended works will be prioritised and, once adopted, Council will be in a position to apply to the State and Federal Government for grant funding to implement the works," said Mr Armour.

"Any major reconstruction of Neptune St would require substantial allocation in order to incorporate the stormwater drainage works that are expected to be recommended in the plan," he said.

Media Statement, 28 Sep 2011 Peter Armour, Gosford Council