Movement in Umina

I would expect that reports in the media about important issues like the cost of shop rentals in our town could be relied on to be accurate.

I don't see a trebling of rent, particularly without fundamental improvement, being acceptable to any tenant.

And if it did occur, wouldn't it be an indication that massive increases in business expectations are on the horizon.

Yes there is movement in the Umina CBD but its not all bad news.

I hear that Jodies of Umina after many years is intending to move its activities from Trafalgar Ave into those West St premises on the corner of Berith St vacated by Selvitex, a business renowned for the retail and rental of fine menswear in Umina over many years.

Community members will no doubt remember that there were once more than 10 banks in Umina's main street, and close to 12 service stations on our beautiful Peninsula.

History buffs will recall the Mobil service station which, now a thriving bicycle shop, in the past serviced the first amphibian car sold in NSW - a red and white convertible used for deliveries around the waterways a very clever business.

Edward James, Umina