Central Coast Council’s Water and Sewer department remains steadfast in its commitment to continuous improvement and meeting customer expectations.
Providing water and sewer services to more than 139,000 homes and businesses on the Central Coast, Council is taking proactive and responsible measures to provide safe, reliable, and sustainable services. These efforts are crucial in supporting the ongoing growth and development of the Central Coast.
The introduction of new assessment technology for long distance water and sewer pressure pipelines offers numerous advantages with a focus on customers, cost efficiency and the environment.
The sensor-based technology named ‘p-CAT’ measures the condition of water pipelines without needing to dig up the pipes. The technology also helps in planning water and sewer renewals and upgrades more efficiently, through improving prioritisation for renewal projects, ultimately saving on long-term expenses.
The assessment technology will also reduce water outages and minimise environmental and safety risks during maintenance and repairs.
The council is also set to improve water service reliability and enhance water conservation on the Central Coast by using a new type of valve used in cases where Council needs to replace large valves during essential maintenance works.
The (‘S’ Gate) valve does not require the water to be turned off, so, unlike in previous situations, customers will not experience disruption to their water supply. Water wastage is estimated to be reduced by up to 95,000 litres per job.
In another proactive move, Council has partnered with Sydney Water’s Lead Detection Dog Team with trained dogs helping to identify leaks early, preventing greater disruptions and reducing repair costs.
Council Director for Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said Central Coast Council was proactive in seeking new ways to provide the Central Coast with reliable services, and a cost-efficient and sustainable water future.
“The introduction of new tools and technology to do our work helps ensure that Council can meet the future resource demands on the Central Coast, as we build resilience to environmental changes,” Mr Loader said.
