Dredging motion voted down

A motion which would have allowed dredging of the Ettalong Channel was defeated at Gosford Council's meeting last week.

The motion would have rescinded the council's previous decision not to contribute to the cost of dredging, and cleared the way for the council to contribute $250,000.

The rescission motion was voted down by councillors Chris Holstein, Amy Houston, Chris Burke, Jeff Strickson and Craig Doyle, with councillors Terri Latella, Peter Freewater, Jim Macfadyen and Vicki Scott in favour.

Mayor Cr Chris Holstein confirmed to Peninsula News a hydrological study measuring the width and depth of the channel was conducted last week by NSW Maritime.

He said council would be able to analyse the findings of the study and determine an appropriate course of action.

Council agenda NM.28, 2 Dec 2008