Bore water to cost $8.2 million

The Gosford and Wyong Council Water Authority has recommended that council approve the construction of the Woy Woy bore field as part of its drought contingency plan, at a cost of $8.2 million.

The original bore field plan had been expected to cost $2.2 million.

The plan follows a recommendation by the board to move to level three water restrictions, which is expected to be approved at Gosford Council at its meeting of May 30.

The restrictions would be effective as of June 3.

The joint water authority met on May 17 and has planned a special board meeting for June.

Council agenda WAT.13, May 30