Central Coast Council Water and Sewer is seeking feedback regarding potential water and/or sewer connections from people who occupy, own, or operate a business from an “unserviced property”.
The second phase of consultation follows an earlier consultation phase which was open to customers who are connected to Council’s water and/or sewerage services on the Central Coast.
Director for Water and Sewer Jamie Loader said the community consultation ensured that Council developed knowledge and customer interest for including connection of “unserviced properties” into future plans.
“There are approximately 7,500 unserviced properties that are not connected to the Council water and sewer network,” Loader said.
“Typically, owners of these properties store their own drinking water and collect, treat and dispose of their own sewage.
“This survey builds upon earlier engagement with the community.
“It ensures that we understand the interest of those who are directly impacted by not having a connection to the service network.
“Feedback will inform development of our Water and Sewer Masterplan and future investment in the water and sewer network.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart welcomed the second phase of the consultation as another step forward in ensuring that customer expectations were met today and into the future.
“This consultation process continues to place water and sewer customers at the centre of future works as we manage our region’s challenges and plan for a sustainable future,” he said.
The phase two survey is open from January 24 until February 14.
Feedback will help Council inform its planning and determine how best to manage these properties.
To have your say visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/UnservicedProperties
People want to be connected to sewer but the cost of doing so is so expensive. I’m a tenant and I’m responsible for this but neither I or the landlords are able to afford it
May I suggest council apply to the government to subsidise this process and when the property is sold get what owing then
Or a modest amount with council quartly rate notice
This would only work with interest free arrangements
We are like a third world country which is a shame!
Rik Hart oversees the Sale for Rates initiative so has no credibility