Foreshore funding will come next year

A promised $2 million in Federal funds will be available to redevelop the Ettalong Beach Foreshore next year, according to Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill.

The redevelopment will include seawall improvements and a shared pathway along the Ettalong Beach foreshore, she said.

Ms O'Neill says the funding, originally announced on August 12, had been signed off by Federal Cabinet.

"The Department of Regional Australia is now drawing up a funding agreement with Gosford Council.

"That agreement will include a schedule of project milestones and payments," said Ms O'Neill.

"This is a great opportunity for other levels of government to pitch in too.

"The spectacular success of the Peninsula Recreation Centre that opened in Umina last weekend (December 11) is proof of what can be achieved when all levels of government work together to improve community infrastructure in regional areas.

"The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share in the unique way of life we enjoy here on the Central Coast," she said.

"It will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area.

"I'm proud too that we are building on Federal Labor's already substantial record of investment in community infrastructure on the Peninsula," she said.

Email, 14 Dec 2010 Media release, 12 Aug 2010 Matt Pulford, Office of Deborah O'Neill