Christmas banners for light poles

Christmas banners will be temporarily installed on light poles along West St, Umina Beach, to ensure the retail centre has a "festive feel" during the holiday period.

Forty banners will be purchased by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce as part of its commitment to the Umina Beach retail sector.

"We had initially made approaches to Gosford City Council for the funding, however council was not in a position to assist but have agreed to erect the banners on the chamber's behalf," said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

"The cost will now be funded by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce with an additional amount provided by the Ettalong Beach Heritage Committee as a reciprocating contribution following the successful staging of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival at Ettalong Beach.

"This commitment follows the joint funding of the Ettalong Beach welcome signs last year between the Heritage Committee, the Chamber and several businesses.

"Four heritage designed welcome signs were installed to improve the ambiance of the retail centre.

"The Christmas banners in West St, Umina, will ensure that the main street has a festive feel during the holiday period and the Chamber looks forward to retailers decorating their premises for the Christmas break."

Mr Wales said the Chamber would be working on further projects early next year for the Woy Woy retail centre.

Press release, 3 Dec 2008 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce