Library not subject to agreement

Umina library is not subject to any development agreements, according to Gosford Council.

The Peninsula Residents Association had raised concern at the prospect.

"Council has made no plans at this stage to move the Umina Library," Director of Community Services and Organisational Development Mr Terry Thirlwell has told Peninsula News.

"Council has not entered into any agreements or contracts with Woolworths regarding the relocation of Umina Library."

Residents Association secretary Ms Sheelagh Noonan called on council to "reassure" the Peninsula community that the library would not be moved.

"A public statement from Gosford Council, reassuring us that Umina Beach library is to remain intact, at its present user-friendly site, would be very much appreciated," Ms Noonan said.

"It is common knowledge that Umina Beach is to have a new, large Woolworths store in West St.

"Civic Video has already vacated the site and Mitre 10 is to be out by Christmas.

"What no-one seems to know is the future of our public library in West St, Umina.

"No news is not good news, and the silence leaves in limbo the thousands of library members on the Peninsula - the avid readers, the students, the parents, those using the library internet facility - and the excellent librarians."

Clare Graham, 11 Sep 2008 Email, 10 Sep 2008 Sheelagh Noonan, Peninsula Residents Association