Children will make tiles
Local children will have the opportunity to make a tile for the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina oval by participating in community art classes at Deepwater Plaza on January 11 and 12.
The art classes will allow families to purchase and paint a tile that will be glazed and set into the playground landscape at the new precinct, according to Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein.
Cr Holstein said several tile art contributions had already been completed by children and their families who attended the community open day in November.
These contributions will be added to the tiles completed at the community art classes to form a "unique and localised backdrop".
Cr Holstein said plans for the Peninsula Recreation Precinct were coming to life and community involvement was instrumental in the development of the project.
"The Peninsula Recreation Precinct will offer the largest outdoor recreation development seen in the history of the Gosford Local Government Area," Cr Holstein said.
"It is essential that community members' work together to create a precinct that reflects the goals and values of our local community and represents our true local identity.
"Making a contribution to the precinct through tile art is an innovative way to put an individual stamp on the project that will tell a story about who we are and our community for years to come."
There are less than 250 tiles still available and can be purchased for $5 at the community art classes.
Press release, 30 Dec 2009
Alison Hood, Gosford Council