Former councillor wants pool open

A former Mosman councillor, now a local architect and town planner, Mr Peter Simpson has called for Gosford Council to justify closing Woy Woy Pool.

"There is no evidence to suggest contracts have been signed, and closure now would be premature," he said.

"What is the point of closing Woy Woy Pool, carrying out demolition work and waiting for building to commence?"

He said that 18 months was "too long to close a public facility serving the young, the elderly, school and recreational swimmers".

"There are viable options that would keep the pool open while construction is in progress, and they should be discussed with the community, rather than closing the pool," he said.

Mr Simpson asked Council to show its signed contracts for building work before the pool was closed.

"The Council should be open and honest about its intentions," he said.

Mr Simpson urged council to organise a public meeting to discuss the option of keeping the pool functional during construction.

Vicki Brooke, March 26