Liberal Party

One of the key components of the five point plan of the Liberal Party's team for the Gosford Council election is the improvement and repair of local roads, including those on the Peninsula, according to leader of the Liberal ticket Cr Jeff Strickson..

"We are committed to improving roads on the Peninsula, some of which are in a shocking condition and are calling out for attention.

"Gosford Council plans to borrow $6.85 million with a generous interest rate subsidy, under the NSW Government's Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme, to fund work on over 100 existing local roads, through rehabilitation, reconstruction or asphalt resurfacing.

"An additional $3.15 million loan from the scheme will be used to renovate or rebuild 19 Council-owned community buildings, which are in poor shape.

"A further benefit from this activity is the further work for local businesses and the creation of local jobs, which is another of the Liberal team's objectives.

"During our campaigning, many Peninsula residents have complained about the condition of their local roads and we are determined to take action to make the roads safer for not only residents but also for visitors to the area.

"We will be delighted to ensure that some of these roads receive attention under the scheme.

"We will continue to ensure that council focuses attention on the Peninsula roads on an on-going basis," Cr Strickson said.

The Liberal Party team comprises Cr Jeff Strickson, Bob Ward, Cr Chris Burke, Deanna Bocking, Adam Crouch, Robert Stephen and Christian McLaughlan.

Media Release, 27 Aug 2012

Bob Ward, Liberal Party