Say goodbye to small shops

Although one must have all respect for the work Matthew Wales does on behalf of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, has he ever stopped to think that maybe the people of Umina do not want to be like "Erina Fair" as he says?

Maybe the people of Umina shop there because it is not Erina Fair!

Where in Australia has the opening of major chains such as Woolworths or Coles has actually helped the smaller specialty stores in the main street?

If Woolworths opens up, I believe we can kiss goodbye to Flemings and possibly IGA at Ettalong as well.

If Big W or even a smaller Kmart opens up, you can say goodbye to a whole range of specialty shops in Umina.

You only have to look at the sad retail shopping in Woy Woy to see that.

Ross Cochrane Woy Woy