Library closes with water main break

Woy Woy Library was closed down on Friday, July 15, by an unexpected water main break outside the Commonwealth Bank.

The break occurred after maintenance work was carried out overnight to improve the reliability of the water system, according to Gosford Council.

Work was undertaken on July 14 on an area affected by a water main break which had occurred at Brickwharf Rd, Woy Woy, on Monday, July 11.

The original water main break had affected businesses in the Woy Woy town centre and also some residents.

Council director of water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said: "Due to the location of the break, a tree and part of a footpath have been removed.

"However due to the quick actions of staff, flooding has been contained within the street and no homes have been directly affected."

The July 14 work involved additional valves being installed to "minimise the impacts of any future water main breaks in the area."

The works were also supposed to minimise water wastage and improve reliability of the water supply to the area.

Residents and businesses expected to experience water loss due to the works were notified directly, with as much work as possible being completed after hours to minimise the disruption.

An unexpected water main break then occurred resulting from the maintenance work being carried out.

Around 50 properties were affected on Blackwall Rd between Railway St and Park Rd.

A council press release stated that repairs to the pipe took longer due to the location and the impacts of tide in the area.

The Woy Woy library was also closed because it could no longer supply water and health concerns prompted council officers to close the library.

Press release, July 11, 14, 15 Breanna Sharp, Laura Clyne, Gosford Council