Water supply mismanaged

I have just received a newsletter from our local State Member Marie Andrews and I have to congratulate her for telling it like it is when it comes to our water crisis.

Marie Andrews is right when she states that Gosford Council has mismanaged our water supply for too many years.

It is Gosford and Wyong Councils who are responsible for our water under the guise of the Water Supply Authority.

Planning for the future is supposed to be about building the infrastructure to prepare for the water crisis we are now experiencing.

And Gosford Council has done absolutely nothing over the years other than to use $3.7 million from our water funds to pay off their cost blowouts on the Gosford Stadium in 2001.

This was yet another blunder under the leadership of Cr Chris Holstein in his position as Mayor of Gosford at the time.

Yes, Marie Andrews, the State Government should be stepping in and managing our water and putting in place the infrastructure so badly needed including vital water recycling initiatives.

Please save us from the "experts on everything" Holstein, Brooks and Bell.

It is time these councillors moved on.

Marianna Mayes Umina Beach