Bega Valley Shire Council is inviting residents and business owners in the shire's south to take part in an important community survey on local water quality.
Community feedback will directly support the development of the proposed Yellow Pinch Water Treatment Plant, an essential project designed to improve drinking water quality and long-term supply security for the southern communities.
The survey is now open and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 21 December.
Water and Sewer Services Manager, Steve Marshall said the project will introduce filtration to the southern supply for the first time.
"In recent years we have introduced filtration to our northern supply, with new treatment plants in Bemboka, Bega and Brogo. Now it's time to focus on the south," Mr Marshall said.
"The current system relies solely on chlorination to treat the supply. This has limited capacity to manage fluctuating water quality, particularly during wet weather and after bushfire events.
"As a result, customers in southern townships and surrounding rural areas may at times experience inconsistent water quality."
The new multi-barrier treatment facility will enable Council to meet contemporary drinking water standards and ensure a safer, more reliable and consistent supply across all southern townships.
The project also forms part of Council's broader investment in resilient, climate-ready water infrastructure.
"We're seeking honest community feedback to demonstrate the need for this project and strengthen external funding applications," Mr Marshall said.
"By taking just a few minutes to complete the anonymous survey, residents can directly influence the future of their water supply."
Community members can have their say online or by visiting Council at one of the following pop-up stalls:
- Saturday 13 December – Hylands Corner, Merimbula (Market St & Merimbula Dr), 8:30am–11:30am
- Saturday 13 December – Tura Beach Shopping Centre, 1pm–4pm
- Sunday 14 December – Pambula Markets, 8am–12:30pm
To complete the survey, visit Council's Have Your Say webpage.
For more information, visit the Yellow Pinch Water Treatment Plant project webpage.
