Pool construction reaches half way

The Peninsula Leisure Centre is about half finished, according to Gosford Council's recreation manager Mr Peter Hickman.

Mr Hickman said building started in June and is around 50 per cent complete.

He said the external and internal walls, floors and roof structures for the pool area are complete.

After the roof sheeting is installed, work will begin on the fit out of the interior.

The external works are continuing with the majority of the main internal road completed.

Sealing will be done later with the front and rear car parks. This part of the project was "way ahead of schedule", he said.

The sprung timber floor of the indoor courts will be installed in April next year.

The roof above the courts will be high enough for international basketball and interstate netball competition.

The stands will seat 147 people with others able to view through the glass wall above the seating.

Council will liaise with local sporting groups and schools in the first half of next year about programming and competitions.

A program of road works in Alpha Rd, Welcome St, Blackwall Rd and Alpha Lane has commenced.

Works to date include a site survey and drainage works in both Alpha Rd and Welcome St.

Alpha Lane works have started with the placement of the drain crossing culverts.

Storm water pipe and pits will be completed by Christmas in Alpha Rd.

Kerb and gutter will be constructed after Christmas.

Council is considering the design for Blackwall Rd that has been on public exhibition recently.

The features of the landscape will include planting of 25 Bangalow palms in a paved area outside the glass doors on the northern side of the pool area.

The palms have arrived at council's Woy Woy Depot where they are being looked after by its nursery staff.

Around the palms will be a grassed area with barbecues, tables and chairs for visitors and guests to use.

Most of the plants used in the landscape would be Australian natives, particularly in the dense screen plantings.

Press release, December 6 Peter Hickman, Gosford Council