Typical of why nothing happens
The recent negative comments with regards to the approval of the Tesrol development at Ettalong are just so typical of why nothing happens in Gosford, let alone Ettalong.
This same nimby attitude stopped the ex-HMAS Adelaide being sunk, the fast ferry and the demise of Gosford's Spurbest development, putting Gosford city back years.
One only has to take a short drive to Nelson Bay or Shoal Bay to see numerous apartment buildings four storeys or more in height or holiday resorts, not just one but several standing at six storeys and yet, the world hasn't vaporised.
On the contrary, Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay are considered one of the prettiest areas on the northern coastline.
We yearn for their beautiful marina with shops and cafes, a delight to walk along, yet in reality knowing that will never happen here in Gosford.
Certainly not while we have the attitude of small-minded blow-ins and their self-proclaimed greenies with an archaic-thinking Council who say one thing then do another.
Well done, Tesrol, and we look forward to seeing the cranes in the air once again.
Letter, 1 Feb 2011
Janice Kissane, Umina