Chamber welcomes grandstand decision

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has backed Gosford Council's decision to demolish and replace the Woy Woy Oval grandstand as part of new master planning for the site.

"The old Woy Woy Grandstand is clearly in a dangerous condition and needs urgent replacement," said Peninsula Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.

"This is a situation that the Council has recognised and determined a number of options.

"It was resolved to demolish and replace the grandstand as part of a master planning process for the precinct which the Chamber actively supports," said Mr Wales.

Mr Wales said the anticipated cost was $1.75 million which included funds from Council's Civic Infrastructure Strategy.

"This is an ideal opportunity to put in place a master plan that will bring new life to Oval Ave and the Woy Woy Oval precinct.

"The Chamber believes that a new club house, function facilities and commercial floor space are options that should be explored and should be planned so as to both interface and activate the oval precinct with the town centre.

"For us, it is most important to ensure that the Woy Woy Oval complex becomes an integral part of town rather than a one off venue used only on weekends.

"This sort of capital investment should be planned in such a way that the benefits flow to all parts of the community," said Mr Wales.

Media Release, 27 Jul 2012

Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Photo: Naomi Bridges