Council response to public comments

Gosford Council's general manager, Mr Peter Wilson, has released a report on the progress of works under Council's strategic plans and has responded to public comments.

Mr Wilson commented on progress to date for the Peninsula as follows:

Completed works: A walkway along the cliff between Pearl Beach and Umina has had warning signs installed due to potential dangers of walking along the walkway.

Mr Wilson said no formalised walkway will be provided.

In response to community comment on the need to increase restraints on inappropriate development and overdevelopment, Mr Wilson said: "Council is continually reviewing plans and policies that guide development at the local level.

"Council has recently adopted the medium-density residential control plan which provides guidelines concerning design quality, sunlight access, privacy and streetscape.

"Deficiencies in infrastructure and other development issues should be addressed in the implementation plan to be developed as a result of the regional planning strategy Shaping the Central Coast."

Another comment concerned lack of adequate public transport.

Mr Wilson said the most appropriate method to request additional bus services was for residents to contact the bus companies directly.

On the need to reduce traffic speed, Mr Wilson said the RTA had established a number of 50 kph speed limit areas and Council was awaiting the establishment of new areas.

In response to a request for additional parking at Woy Woy parking station, Mr Wilson said there were no plans to extend the station.

In relation to undertaking a social plan, Mr Wilson said a pilot project would be placed on public exhibition next month.

Among other plans, a cycleway and footpath linking Ettalong and Umina was also programmed for the next three years, he said.

September 12