Housing NSW Dundas water leak

“A resident contacted my office today in desperation.

“She and her neighbours have tried everything to get a serious water leak fixed.

“The water is coming from a pipe somewhere near the block of Housing NSW units on Cox Crescent. The Council was contacted and investigated. It found that the pipe was within the Housing NSW land and asked that it be fixed.

“That was in November 2008. But the pipe is still leaking.

“Since then, residents of Cox Crescent have again contacted the Council, Housing NSW, Sydney Water, the Department of Environment and Climate Change, and the Minister of Housing’s office – all to no avail.

“I commend the residents for all their efforts.  It’s obviously very frustrating for them that no-one is taking any action.

“Water is pouring into the gutter and creating puddles. When the drain near the reserve becomes blocked, which I understand it does because of leaves, the constantly flowing water pools in the gutter. It’s unsafe and slippery. The residents are pulling the leaves out of the drain to prevent puddles forming.

 “I am told the water is flowing rapidly from the leak. This can only mean that many thousands of litres of water are being lost every day. In these water-wise times, that is just pure waste and negligence.

“The Greens call on Housing NSW to repair the water pipes and fix the leak immediately. We know they are well aware of the problem.

“This is the second group of Housing NSW tenants who have contacted me about a water leak this summer.  Only after months and inaction did Housing NSW fix a water leak in Glebe.

“Where water is leaking, Housing NSW must take speedy action to ensure we conserve water and protect safety and property,” said Ms Hale.

Contact: Colin Hesse 02 9230 3030 or 0401719124