Neptune St drainage improves

Gosford Council has stated that residents have reported less flooding since drainage works were undertaken in Neptune St, Umina.

The council constructed seven infiltration devices at low points in Neptune St to reduce the effect of stormwater ponding, according to Council's engineering services manager Mr Ed Surkesh.

The devices were implemented outside Cooinda Village, two near 39-40 Neptune St and four between 61 and 67 Neptune St.

Barrier mesh would be replaced by white guide posts when the newly turfed areas are properly established, he said.

Mr Surkesh said that Neptune St was regularly inspected as part of Council's area maintenance program.

"Additional inspections are also carried out as Council's maintenance unit is aware of the potholes at some locations on Neptune St," he said.

"Remedial pothole patching will continue to be undertaken.

"In addition to this, shoulder grading works have also been programmed to reduce localised ponding and to maximise the catchment area conveyed to the infiltration devices," he said.

Media Statement, 7 Dec 2011 Ed Surkesh, Gosford Council