Move to jump to level two water restrictions defeated

A motion to move the region directly to Level Two water restrictions once the level at Mangrove Creek Dam dropped to 50 per cent was defeated at the Central Coast Council meeting on November 11,

Cr Greg Best called for the move: "The simple metrics of the situation are that if we do not act now on conserving our dwindling water supply, the Central Coast, like many other towns and cities, will be out of water in four years.

"To go directly to Level Two restrictions will have a minimal effect on day to day life while saving 10 per cent of our consumption.

Cr Chris Holstein said a recent briefing by council staff on the water situation attended by only 10 of the 15 councillors, gave a "great" overview.

"It took us 12 years to get down to 10 or 13 per cent last time from where we are now," he said.

"We shouldn't scare residents, but congratulate them on how they are saving water."

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: "We have already been briefed by staff on the situation and we have already made the decision to introduce Level One restrictions when the dam drops to 50 per cent, previously that level had been set at 40 per cent.

"The majority of councillors believe that it is not necessary to move straight to Level Two restrictions."

Councillors also decided that the subject of trigger levels should be referred to the Water Advisory Committee for further consideration.

SOURCE:

Central Coast Council agenda 6.1, 11 Nov 2019