Central Coast Council has commenced Shutdown 4 of the Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade, marking another significant milestone in the region’s largest water infrastructure project this decade.
To take place until April 17, the critical works will enhance long-term water security and ensure the plant can continue delivering safe, high-quality drinking water to the growing community.
The treatment plant supplies approximately half of the Central Coast’s drinking water.
During the shutdown, water supply will be maintained through Somersby Water Treatment Plant, existing network storages and Council’s shared water connection to Hunter Water.
Director of Water and Sewer Danielle Hargreaves said the project was progressing well and would provide lasting benefits for residents and businesses across the region.
“This fourth shutdown is another crucial step towards ensuring the plant can meet future water quality standards and growing demand,” she said.
“The upgrades will strengthen the plant’s ability to treat increased levels of organic material, sediment and algae from Mardi Dam, while also improving drought resilience and stormwater management across the water supply network.”
Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna encouraged the community to be mindful of their water use during the shutdown period.
“This project is a critical investment in our future, ensuring we can continue providing safe, reliable drinking water for generations to come,” he said.
Central Coast Council is delivering the $82.5M Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade in partnership with the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Safe and Secure Water Program, which is contributing $6.85M to the project.
For more information on the upgrade, search ‘Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
For tips on how to save water at home, go to lovewater.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
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