Group installs solar lights

The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association has installed solar-powered Christmas lights on one of the local Norfolk pine trees.

Association vice-president Ms Robyn Warburton said members of the association and Gosford Council overcame many problems during the planning stages.

"Our association president Mr Graeme Anderson and Gosford Council seriously looked at connecting electric lights but encountered difficulties which included safety issues, ugly installation, compromised tree health of tree," Ms Warburton said.

"So when Cr Terri Latella read the disappointing news in our monthly newsletter the Talking Turkey, she suggested we install solar-powered lights, better for the environment as well.

"After testing well, Graeme set to and with a phone call and some negotiating as a community organisation, obtained a good price so bought 10 more sets.

"Council works director Mr Stephen Glen organised council's cherry-picker which arrived and the two men went to work and in a couple of hours, hung the lights in the Norfolk Pine tree, located in Wagstaffe Square."

Press release, 18 Dec 2008 Robyn Warburton, Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association