Tours offered of leisure centre

The Peninsula Leisure Centre is conducting free behind-the-scenes tours on Tuesday, August 4, as part of Gosford Council's Local Government Week celebrations.

Council has also come up with a list of suggested activities for local residents to undertake throughout the week.

According to council's coordinator of leisure and lifestyle Mr Simon Clarke, the two Peninsula Leisure Centre tours planned will showcase the range of services and facilities within the complex, describe how the centre operates, as well as telling the history behind this community facility.

"From swimming, indoor sport competitions, to fitness and leisure programs, they're all designed to enhance the lifestyles of our local community members," Mr Clarke said.

"The tours will allow you to see that the Peninsula Leisure Centre is more than a pool."

The Peninsula Leisure Centre will hold a tour from 10am followed by a second tour at 2pm.

For bookings, phone the centre on 4325 8123.

Gosford Mayor Cr Chris Holstein said Local Government Week (August 3 to 9) was important in highlighting the variety of venues and facilities on offer to local ratepayers.

"The Peninsula Leisure Centre is a beneficial asset provided by council, it's there for the use and enjoyment of the community," Cr Holstein said.

Other suggested activities on offer on the Peninsula include a game of tennis at Woy Woy Tennis Courts, research a family tree at Umina and Woy Woy libraries or join as a member, enjoy an afternoon at a local playground with the kids, take the family to Patonga Camping Area for the weekend or explore the Blackwall Mt and Mt Ettalong lookouts.

For more information on activities based in the area for Local Government Week, visit the council's website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au.

Press release, 21 Jul 2009 Allison Hood, Gosford Council