Fast ferry works start

Fast Ships, the company behind the proposed Ettalong-Sydney fast ferry, has begun building footpaths and amenities along the Ettalong foreshore.

Gosford Council's manager of planning and development Mr Jim Davies said that the company was keen to commence development, including public works, so that they did not lose their council approval.

Mr Davies said the company was issued with a partial construction certificate in October, which included a bus stop and taxi rank which "would accommodate the needs of the public down the track".

"We understand that this might lead people to think sooner rather than later, but we can't speculate on that," Mr Davies said.

"It would be of public benefit for the footpath to be built now and if they want to do that, of course we will approve it."

Lyle Stone, December 8