Planning for future assets
The Kiama Growth Servicing Project looks to address today's needs and those further down the track
Our planning not only looks at the long-term, but also works to address current needs. That’s why we’ve recently finished an options assessment for the Kiama Growth Servicing Project.
The aim of the project was to determine the preferred servicing option that will:
• provide integrated water services to new dwellings for the next five to 15 years
• comply with the Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) for wet and dry weather flow requirements while supporting growth
• minimise impact of integrated water services on the community, public health and the environment.
Upon delivery of the infrastructure, the benefits will include:
• providing timely water-related services to new developments
• reducing the frequency of wet weather overflows from our network.
We'll soon be starting preliminary designs at which time we'll reach out and talk to external stakeholders, the local community and directly affected residents.
Along with the Kiama Growth Servicing Project, we're also re-imagining the role of water for Illawarra region and developing a Regional Master Plan that will support the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment's (DPIE’s) Draft Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan.
Our Master Plan will set the long-term (40 years) direction to address future challenges and opportunities, and to explore the broader value of water for the community and environment. The consideration for servicing options will go beyond the basic water supply – collection system, and will look to integrate and enhance the economic value of water for water sensitivities in the Illawarra region.
Remember, if your property can't currently connect to the Sydney Water wastewater network, you'll need to install and operate an on-site wastewater management system. And you’ll need Council approval to do this. More information can be found on Council’s website here.
