Business opportunities are set to boom in the South Kempsey Employment Lands Hub with a new pressure sewer system in place.
Kempsey Shire Council joined Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, and Executive Director of Eire Constructions, Eamon Kelliher, to officially opened the South Kempsey Pressure Sewer Scheme on Monday.
The South Kempsey Pressure Sewer Scheme will provide a modern, centralised sewerage collection system to South Kempsey helping businesses grow and diversify.
Kempsey Shire Council Mayor, Leo Hauville, said the project is a great example of Council, the state government and local businesses working together to bring great outcomes to the shire.
“The construction of the South Kempsey Pressure Sewer benefits our shire greatly,” said Mayor Hauville.
“The new system means business owners in South Kempsey can grow their business without land limitations as there is now no need for onsite septic tanks. Another benefit is cutting costs associated with carting sewage.”
Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey, said this is another example of the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies Fund building more job opportunities.
“This is about investing in regional business hubs to allow them to expand and make it easier to do business, while improving the environment,” said Ms Pavey.
“The Growing Local Economies grant will boost the local economy, create jobs and bring more people to our community and enjoy the lifestyle we all know and love.”
The scheme consists of an industry best practice reticulated sewerage system with a network of pressure pipes and grinder pumps that connect this largely industrial area to the local sewer network.
The South Kempsey Pressure Sewer Scheme has been built by Kempsey Shire Council in partnership with Eire Constructions.
Council has been granted $2.32 million for the project under the NSW Government’s Growing Local Economies Fund.
