Central Coast Council will shortly commence construction of one of the region’s most significant infrastructure projects - the Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline.

The pipeline will boost water supply to the Central Coast’s rapidly growing northern suburbs, improve water security for the entire region and represents the next major step to enhance the Central Coast’s water supply network.

According to Mayor Lisa Matthews the 9km pipeline will deliver significant benefits to the Central Coast community.

“The Coast’s population is on the rise, especially in our northern areas and this pipeline will ensure these areas have a safe and secure water supply into the future,” Mayor Matthews said.

“The pipeline will also enhance the water transfer capability between Central Coast Council and Hunter Water, which further improves water security for the two regions and meets our commitment under the Hunter-Central Coast Pipeline Agreement.”

Council’s Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said he was excited about the project kicking off in March after an extensive period of planning, design and community consultation.

“The pipeline route will pass through several different environments including rural land holdings, the outer edge of the residential area of Watanobbi, and along the fringes of the environmentally sensitive Council lands of Porters Creek Wetland,” he said.

“Council has spent a lot of time getting the construction techniques and the pipeline route right, talking with the community about the project, ensuring we consider impacts on residents, the environment and the broader community.”

Council is inviting the community to attend the final round of Drop-In Sessions prior to construction commencing next month. The sessions will be held as follows:

• Thursday 12 March 2020, 3pm–5pm Tuggerah Library (Westfield Tuggerah)
• Saturday 14 March 2020, 2pm-4pm, Watanobbi Community Centre (1 Harrington Close, Watanobbi)

No booking is necessary, just drop by and talk to Council staff and the construction team about the project.

Further project information is available at yourvoiceourcoast.com/M2WP.