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Every water meter in the shire is read on a three monthly basis. The readings collected are compared with the previous 3 monthly reading to see if there is any abnormally high water usage being recorded. If an unusually high water usage is detected for a property Macleay Water staff send a courtesy letter to the resident concerned to let them know there may be a problem. This letter is not a bill. It is sent as a service to the resident to give them an opportunity to identify and fix leaks as quickly as possible so they are not lumped with an unnecessarily high water bill.
If you receive such a letter, please do not ignore it, turn off your taps and appliances using water then go out to your water meter and check it. If the red figures on your water meter are still moving it is possible that you have a leak. You may be able to save money on your water bill simply by having this leak repaired.
Also, if when you check your meter the black figures shown on it are vastly different from the readings shown in your letter please contact a Macleay Water Accounts Officer on 65 663284 to arrange for your meter to be re-checked
Kempsey Shire Council wishes to advise that they will be undertaken their spraying program of streets with kerb and guttering, during the month of December (Weather Permitting). Chemicals which will be used are Glyphosate (Roundup) with an additive of (oust). For further information contact the Works Office, on 65663200. The following areas will be sprayed:
- Kempsey Streets
- South West Rocks Streets
- Crescent Head Streets
- Stuarts Point Streets
- Frederickton Streets
- Smithtown Streets
- Hat Head Streets
Kempsey Shire Council wishes to advise residents and users of Majors Creek Crossing, Moparrabah Road, that "4WD Access Only" signs have been erected at the Crossing. The change in traffic conditions is to ensure the safety of those using the crossing for vehicular access.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by this change. For more information contact the Works Office on 65 663200
Kempsey Shire Council supports a comprehensive approach in tackling alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour. One of the many strategies used to address these issues is the introduction of Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ).
Alcohol Free Zones aim to reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour in identified locations to assist in creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors.
Commencing on Monday, 1 December 2008, 24 hour, 7 days per week Alcohol Free Zones will become effective within the South West Rocks Central Business District, Crescent Head, and West Kempsey Central Business District for a period of three (3) years.
Locations are as follows:
Alcohol Free Zones include the following streets:-
• Livingston Street from Ocean Drive to Memorial Avenue
• Prince of Wales Avenue from Paragon Avenue to Livingstone Street
• Gregory Street from Paragon Avenue to Livingstone Street
• Paragon Avenue from Gregory Street to Memorial Avenue
• Memorial Avenue from Paragon Avenue to Livingstone Street
Alcohol Free Zones include the following streets:-
• Rankine Street from May Street to Pacific Street including Rankine Street Car park
• Main Street from Rankine Street to High Street (grassed median strip)
• Pacific Street from Main Street to Hill Street
• Hill Street from Main Street to Pacific Street
24 hour Alcohol Free Zone includes the following streets:-
• Kemp Street from Marsh to Elbow Street
• Kemp Street from Elbow to Eden Street
• Belgrave Street from Gladstone Street to Elbow Street
• Elbow Street From Kemp Street to Harold Walker Avenue
• Sea Street from Marsh Street to Elbow Street
• Tozer Street from Marsh Street to Elbow Street
• Tozer Street from Elbow Street to Kemp Street.
Commencing on Monday, 1 December 2008, an Alcohol Free Zones will become effective within Hat Head. This zone will be operational from the 1 December to 31 January for a period of three (3) years.
The Alcohol Free Zone will include the following streets:-
• Straight Street from Vine Street to the entrance of the Hat Head Tourist Park
• Myrtle Street from Creek Street to Bay Street.
Where an Alcohol Free Zone exists, it is an offence to drink and / or carry open containers of alcohol on any street or footpath, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a period of up to three years within the period indicated.
Alcohol Free Zones only apply to streets and footpaths where indicated by signage.
Any existing or future footpath area licensed by the Shire for the purpose of food or alcohol consumption as part of a café or restaurant will be exempt from these restrictions.
The NSW Police are responsible for enforcing Alcohol Free Zones and any breaches should be reported to the Kempsey Police Station on telephone: 02 6563 7199.
Macleay Water wishes to advise that during the next 6 weeks they will be undertaking construction of a new water main in Gladstone Street, Kempsey.
This will take place from the intersection of Gladstone and Belgrave Streets Kempsey and continue north for approximately 540m.
Traffic control will be operational during the construction phase to direct traffic around the worksite. While most work is scheduled to be completed between the hours of 7am and 4pm, at times, it may be necessary to conduct work outside these times.
Macleay Water apologises for any inconvenience caused by this necessary construction work.
For any further information please Contact our Customer Service Centre on 65 663200.
Ratepayers are reminded that the second rate instalment was due for payment on or before 30 November 2008. Failure to finalise the payment by the due date will result in interest charges and the possible commencement of legal action for recovery of rates due. Please note that should legal action become necessary you will be liable for all debt recovery costs in accordance with the Civil Procedures Act 2005. The only exception to this relates to those ratepayers who have been granted a “Pensioners Rebate.” Ratepayers in this category have until 31 May, 2009 to finalise their account in full, however arrears on a Pensioners account must be finalised immediately and is the subject of daily interest charges.
Should you be experiencing difficulties in paying your rates, please contact Council to make a suitable arrangement for settlement of the account.
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