Call to divert stormwater

Stormwater from an outlet at Beach St, Ettalong, should be diverted away from the beach, according to the Peninsula Residents Action Group.

The group has approached Gosford Council to extend the piping so that the water no longer flows directly into the sand in the corner of Ettalong Beach.

Action group president Mr Trevor Anderson said it was an opportune time to rectify the current flow of the polluted storm water outlet, with the council's beautification plans for the area.

He said the water often contained animal faeces, litter and other run off and occasionally a syringe had been found at the outlet.

He said it ought to be diverted away from the beach "which is so ideal for the younger swimmers and families".

Mr Anderson said the group hoped to receive a favourable response from the council.

The group was interested to hear the views of other community members through the columns of their local newspaper.

Press release, September 29 Trevor Anderson, Peninsula Residents Action Group