More than 400 residential landowners in Wyee can now apply to connect to the new sewage system

Matthew Kelly
Updated June 19 2021 - 11:32am, first published June 18 2021 - 7:00pm
Worth celebrating: Dianne and Winston James standing on their old septic system alongside Water Minister Melinda Pavey, Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper and Hunter Water MD Darren Cleary. Picture: Alicia Nash.
Worth celebrating: Dianne and Winston James standing on their old septic system alongside Water Minister Melinda Pavey, Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper and Hunter Water MD Darren Cleary. Picture: Alicia Nash.

When Dianne and Winston James moved to Wyee in 1983 they were assured the sewer would be connected within "a couple of years".

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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