A major $59 million upgrade at Mardi Dam that will secure the Central Coast water supply and enable more water to be transferred between the Gosford and Wyong systems is on track for completion.

The works include the construction of a new intake tower, two pump stations and new pipelines. Extensive earthwork foundations and concreting works are now underway.

 Central Coast residents continue to commit to long term water savings but shower times are getting a little longer with the easing of the drought.

Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils have today released the results of their latest survey as part of National Water Week celebrations

Over 500 residents were surveyed at the recent Australian Springtime Flora Festival, with 96 per cent of residents indicating they would keep living water smart.

Gosford City and Wyong Shire Council tonight resolved to move forward with the formation of the Central Coast Water Corporation.

The Councils met informally to discuss an Expert Advisor’s report on the formation of the Water Corporation before running concurrent extraordinary meetings to adopt the Advisor’s recommendations.

Work has begun on water supply system upgrades in and around Mardi Dam.

The $46 million project is being carried out by Baulderstone Pty Ltd and will continue until late 2010. A site office has been established at the Dam and excavation work has begun in accordance with a Review of Environmental Factors document prepared last year.