Bridge was not wanted

I refer to the article "Developer refund results from impecuniosity" and applaud the council for making the sensible decision not to proceed with the Lace Ave to Myola Rd bridge.

Common sense has prevailed.

It was a project that was neither wanted nor needed, as evidenced by local residents' petitions against the project.

Councillors Freewater and Latella need to consult with the community before making judgements on what they think the community requires.

Any expenditure over and above the developer's contribution would have been a total waste of ratepayers' funds.

If they want to support the Peninsula community, I suggest they look at supporting kerb and guttering in Myola Rd and surrounds or perhaps, a solution to the "brown" water that comes through our pipes every month or so.

Or replacing the playground equipment at Umina Oval.

There are plenty of worthwhile projects that require support on the Peninsula.

Greg Dawson, Umina