Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun wants the residents affected by the recent South West Sydney mosquito plague to be compensated by the NSW State Government.“Nobody is denying the NSW Government – owned Sydney Water settlement pond was the source of a major mosquito outbreak that started in late September and created havoc in the local area,” Mayor Mannoun said.“In response to the massive community outcry and out of concern for our residents, Liverpool Council started an investigation process that found the source of the problem.“Sydney Water had allowed its eight-hectare settling pond at Warwick Farm to become overgrown with a prohibited weed that became an ideal breeding ground for mosquitos.“It is now well known that Sydney Water did not start taking action to solve the issue until Liverpool Council – in order to help its residents – reported its concerns to Sydney Water on October 31.“My question to Sydney Water is: “Why was there no action until Liverpool Council identified the source?
Liverpool City Council News
22 Nov 2024
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