Council example gives vandals green light

The example set by Gosford Council has obviously given the green light to others who wish to enhance their view.

The council's lukewarm compliance with the Ettalong Plan of Management is demonstrated by the removal of vegetation, the lack of a protective fence and erection of a warning sign to vandals.

At least six banksias are dead in front of the club/resort and others have been chopped down all along The Esplanade.

The one remaining sign warning against vandalism has not been replaced and obviously the public thinks it can please itself.

The high tides of the last few days have resulted in a further loss of much sand and vegetation, so that if you walk down some of the tracks you will need to be aware of the dangerous drop at the end.

Vegetation takes the brunt of the winds and helps to slow the velocity of the water. Unfortunately it would seem that these "vandals" do not understand that the vegetation helps to protect their assets.

I'm now beginning to think that there is a possibility that I will live long enough to see the tides sweeping across The Esplanade.

I just hope that people will not expect the public purse to come to their rescue.

Margaret Lund, Woy Woy Bay