Chamber welcomes Wellington St work

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the upgrading of Wellington St in Umina Beach.

"The reconstruction of Wellington St is vitally important to the long-term development of the Umina Beach town centre," said Chamber vice-president Mr Tom Tregent.

"Kerbing and sealing the road will now encourage shoppers to access the retail car parks behind the shopping centre rather than use the already congested West St.

"This will take the pressure off kerbside parking on the main street and encourage more shoppers to use the retail centre", said Mr Tregent.

"Although retailers are doing it tough at present, upgrading the local infrastructure is important for the long term well being of the retail precinct.

"Parking and pedestrian access are vitally important if we are to successfully compete with other major shopping centres".

The reconstruction works currently under way include kerb and gutter, stormwater drainage and resealing.

Press release, 2 Jun 2008 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce