Central Coast Council acknowledges that there have been a small number of sewer blockages and overflows in Kanwal and Wyong from 1 July 2017 to 30 April 2018.

Sewer blockages and overflows are typically caused by tree root damage in the pipe network or the disposal of inappropriate items down toilets and sinks such as wipes and fatty material.

The sewer system in Kanwal and Wyong is of a good standard and is not experiencing an unusually high number of blockages and overflows.

Kanwal and Wyong are heavily wooded in several areas and tree roots are usually the cause of sewer blockages and overflows in these suburbs.

Council works to clear sewer blockages and overflows as quickly as possible and affected areas are cleaned, sanitised and returned to their previous condition.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused when blockages and overflows do occur.

Council continually monitors the region’s water and sewer system and implements an ongoing renewal program for water and sewer mains.