Background

The Mooney Mooney Cheero Point (MMCP) Sewerage Scheme is a Priority Sewerage Project (PSP) initiated to reduce existing public health risks for the community and minimise adverse environmental impacts on local waterways and residential properties.

The Scheme is an essential improvement required in response to water quality issues in the catchment area. A major source for the reduction in water quality was found to be ineffective and overloaded on-site sewerage facilities. Adversely affected water quality posed major public health and environmental risks for the entire community. Poor water quality in the catchment area created far reaching health ramifications due to the significant oyster industry located in the catchment.

Implementation of the scheme seeks to provide cleaner waterways and increase safe guards for oyster growing and fishing industries located in the catchment area. The reduction of odours, dampness and seepage throughout residential backyards are also key objectives of the project. The MMCP Scheme is subsidised under the NSW Government's Small Towns Sewerage (STS) Program. Council has also received funding for the project under the Government's Priority Sewerage Program.

Project Update

Construction of the scheme is now well underway, with the majority of road mains now laid and the installation of on-property low pressure system equipment beginning in August 2008. Work has also commenced on the construction of the pipeline across Peat's Ferry Bridge. At this stage, connection to the new scheme is expected to become available in the first quarter of 2009.

Scheme Construction

For more information about construction of the MMCP Sewerage Scheme, please refer to the following documents:

• Information to tenderers (MSWord File, 71kb)
• General conditions of contract (MSWord File, 97.5kb)
• Special conditions of contract (MSWord File, 138.5kb)
• Tender schedules (MSWord File, 382.5kb)
• Specifications (MSWord File, 873kb)

Current Cost Estimate

As of 1 August 2008, the Contribution Charge payable by property owners is within the range of $11,000 -$12,000. Please refer to the Fees and Charges Update (PDF File, 48.7kb) for more information.

Connection Information

Property owners should have by now received their Connection Information Pack, including their Connection Agreement. Property owners are being asked to sign and return their Connection Agreement within eight weeks following receipt of their Information Pack. The purpose of these Connection Agreements is to notify Council of your intention to connect to the new scheme. Connection Information Packs include:

• Benefits of Connecting (PDF File, 364kb)
• Steps to Connection (PDF File, 27.5kb)
• Selecting A Licensed Plumber (PDF File, 1.3mb)
• Fee Structure (PDF File, 50.7kb)
• Hardship Provision (PDF File, 918.7kb)

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about the scheme may be answered by downloading our MMCP FAQ Sheet (PDF File, 66kb).

ALERT!

In response to feedback received from the Mooney Mooney and Cheero Point communities, Council has extended the deadline to sign Connection Agreements until the end of 2008. At this time a final scheme cost will be known. You're invited to attend our Community Open Day to find out more.

Download the Community Open Day flyer for further information.

Further Information

For further information please contact:

Alison Hood
Mooney Mooney Cheero Point Priority Sewerage Project Communications Officer
Gosford City Council, PO Box 21 Gosford NSW 2250
Ph: (02) 4304 7075
Fax: (02) 43232225
Email: alison.hood@gosford.nsw.gov.au