Nick Robinson represents WCA on the Yarra Valley Water/Manningham Sewerage Backlog Stakeholder Panels for the last few years and it reached a critical stage with the roll out in Warrandyte in 2011.
WCA successfully hosted Yarra Valley Water Engineers in the WCA tent at the Warrandyte Festival to facilitate communication with residents about the Warrandyte backlog sewerage programme. Plans are to extend the sewerage to areas in North Warrandyte between 2013 and 2015.
WCA is participating in a similar consultative committee with YVW and Nillumbik Council.
Whilst sewerage will greatly improve water quality and reduce run off into the river, there are some concerns. Principally the financial considerations are plumbing connection costs, possible rate increases and opt-out provisions for those with existing treatment systems.
However, the major political impact may be to increase the pressure for sub-division on larger blocks. WCA will oppose any such proposals. (See New Zones for Victoria above)
WCA Contact: Nick Robinson