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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matt Carr

State Wallsend flood fix 'would add $140 a year to water bills'

A swollen Wallsend stormwater drains after a heavy downpour.

LABOR has pledged to investigate the feasibility of flood prevention works in Wallsend estimated to cost $40 million if elected at this month's state election, a commitment the government argues would slug Hunter Water users with an extra $140 a year.

Shadow Minister for Water Rose Jackson visited Sonia Hornery's seat on Friday to make the announcement that the needs and costs to prevent Ironbark Creek stormwater drains flooding would be fully investigated.

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