Gosford City Council has welcomed the Federal Government's official announcement of $4.5 million funding in support of its comprehensive drinking water quality management program, Water Quality 2010.

The multi-million dollar program has been working to protect, manage and maintain the quality of the region's drinking water supply since October 2007.

Gosford City Mayor Jim Macfadyen said Council appreciates the Federal funding and will utilise it to dedicate extra resources to resolving water quality issues in the region.

The $4.5 million will be used for capital works projects undertaken as part of the program. These include treatment process enhancements, reservoir upgrades, water main refurbishment and modifications and monitoring equipment.

"Council understands that water quality, particularly on the Woy Woy Peninsula, has been an ongoing issue for many years. The Water Quality 2010 program was developed to provide a long-term solution to discoloured water,” said Mayor Macfadyen.

"A number of initiatives have been completed since Water Quality 2010 began last year, including a large scale mains cleaning program across the entire Gosford water service area. Since this program began the number of water quality complaints have significantly decreased.

"The funding support will allow Council to further its efforts, providing significant water quality benefits to residents of the Peninsula and throughout all areas of the Local Government Area".

Water Quality 2010 incorporates a suite of activities under a 5-point plan including capital works, maintenance activities, monitoring and analysis, system management and operation and communications.

Regular updates on the project and information on upcoming works are available on the Water Quality 2010 section of Council’s website: