Bombo breakthrough

from page 1 going to start in the next six months, and encourages other members of the community to lobby on the urgency.

“I’d like to see some tangible proof that it is going to start and it is going to be of substance – maybe doubling the capacity is warranted given the growth that has happened and is on the horizon.”

Mr Ward says, “I would encourage locals to contact me and Sydney Water when they smell any unpleasant odours coming from the plant.”

A long time diver and fisherman The Bugle spoke to has another perspective on the impact of the treatment plant.

He says because the plant is pumping out high nutrient water the area around

Bombo is dead and the fish have gone, and all around the area the water is green, rather than blue, due to the algal growth.

“The whole system is antiquated, with excrement floating around when there is rain. When there is a storm, everything goes into the harbour and it goes brown and froths up.

“All of this needs to be looked at too, not just the smell.”

CEO Jane Stroud is also looking for a holistic approach, saying, “Kiama Council welcomes the news that Sydney Water plans to upgrade the Bombo Water Resource Facility to reduce odour and address other issues, which have been negatively affecting our community for some time now.

“We look forward to hearing more about Sydney Water’s plans and we would also welcome further engagement and action on some of our other water and sewerage issues in the Municipality.

“These include the restrictions on sewerage connections in Jamberoo, which has severely hindered development.”

The issue of the smell has been highlighted to a large audience through the comedy posts of The Inspired Unemployed, who live nearby and often mention the stink while filming there.

Fixing the odour will also benefit the promotion of Bombo Headland as a tourist destination, given the $500,000 investment by the State Government in the staircase down the cliff face.

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