Petition tabled in parliament

A petition with 651 signatures was presented to the State Parliament on June 28 by Member for Gosford, Ms Marie Andrews.

Over 1000 people have now signed this petition that asks the State Government to intervene to stop the destruction of rare Umina Coastal Sandplain bushland and to protect it forever.

The bushland being destroyed is on the corner of Veron Rd and Hillview St in Woy Woy, and is the proposed site for a prestigious retirement village.

Bushcare Forum campaigner Ms Shirley Hotchkiss said: "Many people have helped me collect signatures.

"They've taken forms to playgroups, schools, doctor's surgeries, parties and festivals, as well circulated them among their friends, families, colleagues and neighbours.

"I'd like to thank Marie Andrews for presenting our petition, all the people who've signed it, and all the people who've helped me collect signatures."

Ms Hotchkiss said: "I'm going to keep collecting signatures for the petition, as it is a strong statement of the widespread community opposition to the destruction of this protected bushland.

"People want to help protect this bush and the creatures that use it for habitat, like the bush stone-curlew that's threatened with local extinction.

"Signing this petition is one way community members are able to contribute."

Phone 4341 9301 for more details.

Media release, 6 Jul 2007 Shirley Hotchkiss, Peninsula Bushcare Forum