Central Coast residents continue to commit to long term water savings but shower times are getting a little longer with the easing of the drought.

Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils have today released the results of their latest survey as part of National Water Week celebrations

Over 500 residents were surveyed at the recent Australian Springtime Flora Festival, with 96 per cent of residents indicating they would keep living water smart.

Gosford City and Wyong Shire Council tonight resolved to move forward with the formation of the Central Coast Water Corporation.

The Councils met informally to discuss an Expert Advisor’s report on the formation of the Water Corporation before running concurrent extraordinary meetings to adopt the Advisor’s recommendations.

Work has begun on water supply system upgrades in and around Mardi Dam.

The $46 million project is being carried out by Baulderstone Pty Ltd and will continue until late 2010. A site office has been established at the Dam and excavation work has begun in accordance with a Review of Environmental Factors document prepared last year.

The Mardi-Mangrove Link Project is a key element of WaterPlan 2050 which is the long term water supply strategy for the Central Coast. It will help to secure the region’s town water supply over the next four decades by linking Wyong River and Ourimbah Creek to Mangrove Creek Dam, via Mardi Dam

The Project is an initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils with Australian Government funding of $80.3 million from the Water Smart Australia Program.