MidCoast Council is seeking community feedback on a draft On-site Wastewater Management Strategy before 29 May.
There are approximately 13,000 septic systems across the region.
“In developing this new approach, we’ve focused our resources on managing the risks of having such a significant number of septic systems spread across a large geographic area,” said Executive Manager Liveability and Sustainable Development, Gary Mead.
The draft Strategy directs our resources at monitoring unsewered areas where a system failure or malfunction could cause harm to the environment, public health, local tourism, and oyster farming businesses.
The draft Strategy was developed over a 12-month period in consultation with stakeholders, including landholders, community groups, businesses and government agencies.
“The new Strategy will allow us to have a more strategic and consistent approach to on-site wastewater system management across the region,” added Mr Mead.
The draft Strategy is on exhibition from Monday 24 April to Monday 29 May. Feedback will be considered in finalising the draft Strategy before presentation to Council for adoption.
View the draft Strategy and have your say at https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au
