Water main program to last seven months

The Peninsula water main cleaning program to reduce the severity of discoloured water will continue for seven months.

Gosford Council's acting director of Water and Sewer Ms Pam McCann said: "The program is designed to alleviate discoloured water in the Peninsula area, using techniques such as mains flushing and air scouring.

"The program is expected to take at least seven months to complete and discoloured water may still be experienced throughout the Peninsula during the program."

As mains flushing and air scouring can use large amounts of water, Ms McCann said council would be recycling the water for use on local sporting fields or within the supply system.

"In order to complete the program, Gosford Council will need to systematically interrupt the water supply throughout the Peninsula area over the coming months," Ms McCann said.

"The interruptions will be organised in stages and any residents affected will receive a letter at least two to five days before the water is interrupted in their street.

"Some local residents may already have noticed work being undertaken in the area, as council has been rezoning the major water mains in preparation for the cleaning program, to ensure it runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible."

For further information regarding the Water Mains Cleaning Program, a guide map for areas to be affected in the next few weeks or a copy of the "What is Dirty' Water" brochure, visit one of council's Customer Service Centres, or its website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au.

Press release, April 12 Laura Clyne, Gosford Council