	{"id":321,"date":"2017-03-07T04:17:54","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T04:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themooraboolnews.com.au\/?p=321"},"modified":"2024-02-02T03:27:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:27:44","slug":"blackwood-goes-septic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/news\/blackwood-goes-septic\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackwood goes septic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Arial;color: black;text-decoration: underline\">By Kate Taylor<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12pt;font-family: Arial;color: black;text-decoration: underline\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">It was a who\u2019s-who of local politics at the official start of the localised septic program in Blackwood.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">was joined by representatives from Moorabool Shire Council, Central Highlands Water and Western Water for the event<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">in Blackwood last week.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">In collaboration with Central Highlands Water, Moorabool Shire and Western Water, the program will replace or upgrade faulty septic tanks in the Blackwood area.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">The faulty septic tanks were identified through an audit conducted by the Moorabool Shire Council.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">The audit found 24 per cent of septic tanks in Blackwood had faults ranging from cracked lids to major failures.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">In addition, as part of the program an independent town planning and domestic wastewater management specialist have been appointed to assist interested landowners in conducting an initial feasibility investigation into development of their vacant land.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">The first round of works commenced at the start of February 2017 at eight properties throughout Blackwood and Barry\u2019s Reef with the Stage 2 commencing in April 2017 at another 20 properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">Locals had been lobbying for many years for a small town sewerage system, because lack of sewerage was a main reason that development in the town had stalled.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">Ms Thomas said that the program would benefit current residents, the environment \u2013 and future generations in the area.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u201cThis is a story of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">community who came together. Passionate and proud. This area is the jewel in the crown of my electorate. This is a<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">community that would not take no for an answer. Water is our most precious resource,\u201d Ms Thomas said at the event.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">Resident Brendan Hehir has been one of the long-time campaigners for a\u00a0sewerage solution for the town.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u201cI\u2019m thrilled. I\u2019ve watched residences falling into disrepair over<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">past<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">five<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">years because of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">the<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">no-build restriction. I\u2019ve seen places get state of art systems put in and you can see the homes have come back from the brink.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">People are now able to maintain older homes. I see a lot more optimism within the commerce sector now. I see Blackwood fulfilling its potential,\u201d Mr Hehir said.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">CHW<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">Managing Director Paul<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"spellingerror\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">O\u2019Donohue<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">said that CHW would provide a support program for residents.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"eop\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph\" style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt;vertical-align: baseline\"><span class=\"normaltextrun\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: black\">\u201cTo accompany the works, we will provide a support program for residents, which will include planning assistance for land owners wishing to build new on-site wastewater systems,\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: Arial;color: 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