MidCoast Council’s annual sewer investigation program will begin in Forster Keys on Tuesday 13 September 2022 and wrap up in the area in early November.
The program involves Council’s contractors using closed circuit television cameras to scan the sewer network and identify any problems that might otherwise go undetected. The sewer system is also cleaned during the process.
Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said the program was an important part of Council’s maintenance schedule.
“Unlike some of our other maintenance activities, this work very much happens in the background,” said Mr Scott.
“Our contractors don’t need to access anyone’s houses and there won’t be any interruptions to our services. All of the work is completed from existing manholes and there is minimal disturbance to private property.
“The only thing we ask is that residents keep their toilet lids down and their toilet doors closed as much as possible while the work is going on. This will prevent any backflow of air coming up through the toilet while the sewer is being cleaned.”
People can continue to use their toilets while the inspection and cleaning is underway.
The work is scheduled to take place between 7am and 5pm on weekdays, and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays.
The program will also get underway in Forster, Hallidays Point, Coopernook and Taree in October. Residents will be notified with more information closer to the starting date.
