Piece of bushland is treasured

From media statements by the deputy mayor, it seems Cr Doyle would have Gosford Council ignore community concern about the block of land at the corner of Veron Rd and Hillview St.

Cr Doyle has missed the point regarding preservation of the whole block of land.

It's not just a sliver of land with a few trees on it that are endangered.

This parcel of land is also home to several endangered species, is a refuge and food resource for many creatures and is used for environmental education.

This land is treasured by many for being just what it is: an intact piece of bushland that is not only pleasing to the eye but environmentally functional.

As for developing part of the block and not damaging the endangered communities, pigs might fly.

With this land in public ownership, the endangered ecological plant communities within this site could be protected and enhanced.

Cr Doyle seems convinced a $5 million tag is not justified, and is baulking at the purchase of this land for public use.

On many previous occasions, this council has wasted millions of rate money on pipe dreams, unwanted projects and has given away public land for private use at peppercorn rent.

There is immense support for the protection of this bushland.

Council should resume the entire environmentally-sensitive block.

Mark Ellis, Woy Woy