Sewerage option study to proceed

Gosford Council has accepted a tender from MWH Australia Pty Ltd for the Priority Sewerage Program Strategic Options Study to protect public health and the environment by improving wastewater services in Empire Bay, Patonga Creek, Little Wobby and Bar Point.

The MWH tender was recommended by council staff because they said it achieved the highest evaluation score and met all Council's requirements.

According to a Council staff report, the tender includes minor non-conformances with respect to indemnity, however, these were acceptable.

The study will examine options for the collection, transfer and treatment of wastewater in the four communities and a preferred cost-effective solution selected.

The study would allow Council to have further stakeholder consultation, seek state government funding and design the schemes.

Council Agenda Wat.3, 1 Mar 2011