The editorial, (CCN 473 Independent Central Coast water authority the only way forward) demonstrates little faith in Central Coast Council. One incident with water quality does not necessarily indicate a systemic incompetence….
The good news this week is that significant changes are on the cards for the Central Coast’s water and sewer management as the NSW Parliament considers a pivotal Bill. This…
Central Coast Council has confirmed that rates for water, sewerage and stormwater services will rise by 11.9 per cent from July 1 as it moves into year three of its…
Central Coast Council is expected to rubber stamp a 12 per cent increase in water rates from July 1 at its May 28 meeting. While the rise is in keeping…
I know I will not be the only ratepayer on the Central Coast feeling the brunt of the last water rate increases. Last year, Rik Hart put out a press…
Hardys Bay residents have endured over 30 burst water pipe incidents over the last few years and are now blowing the whistle on replacing their water pipes. “We think we’ve…
Central Coast Newspapers’ Weekly News 5@5, May 20, 2022. Coming up this week: 1. The political landscape has changed with Dr Gordon Reid elected MP for Robertson 2. Emma McBride…
IPART’s decision on water rate rises is “quite positive”, even though the increase is less than Central Coast Council had sought, according to Director of Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader….
Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and…
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) Chair, Carmel Donnelly, is urging Central Coast residents to register for a public hearing on proposed water rates on April 5. Donnelly said IPART’s…
IPART’s decision to approve Central Coast Council’s application for a 34 per cent water rate hike (plus inflation) is gut-wrenching for the community, and will cause serious hardship (CCN334). Thirty-four…
Water rates look set to rise on the Central Coast from July 1 this year, but by less than the 34 per cent Central Coast Council had applied for in…
The average rise in water rates for Central Coast residents will be more than $300pa if a 34 per cent rate rise proposed by Central Coast Council is approved by…
Forum – Ratepayers were hit by a double whammy when Central Coast Council confirmed its applications for a 34 per cent water rate hike and an extension of the 15…
The average rise in water rates for Central Coast residents will be more than $300pa if the 34 per cent rate rise proposed by Central Coast Council is approved by…
Forum – Not content with loading ratepayers with massive rate increases, the Administrator now wants to force a 34 per cent hike in water rates on suffering residents (“Tribunal wants…
Forum – Not content with loading ratepayers with massive rate increases, the Administrator now wants to force a 34 per cent hike in water rates on suffering residents (CCN312). The…
Peninsula residents still reeling from rates rises of up to 42 per cent which came into effect on July 1 could also face a 34 per cent hike in their…
Ratepayers could face a hike of 34 per cent in their water rates from July 1 next year if a proposal from Central Coast Council is accepted by the Independent…
Keeping the cost of water rates low was the number one concern of residents in a survey conducted for Central Coast Council earlier this year. The concern showed up in…