Chamber seeks infrastructure pledges
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called on both major party Federal candidates in the upcoming Federal election to pledge funds to a range of infrastructure projects aimed at improving both transport and community infrastructure.
"This is a golden opportunity for the Peninsula community to put forward major projects that have the potential to improve both transport and community facilities," said chamber president Mr Matthew Wales.
"The seat of Robertson is one of the most marginal in the country so the Chamber expects that both major parties will be looking closely at what the community wants and needs.
"The Chamber has a number of key road projects including Federal assistance to fix our failing local roads, improve the roundabout at Rawson Rd - Ocean Beach Rd and at Maitland Bay Dr - Barrenjoey Rd, rebuild the intersections at Blackwall Rd - McMasters Rd and Dunban Rd - Ocean Beach Rd.
"We also want to see funds allocated to improve the foreshore from Ettalong Beach to Ocean Beach and provide better public access to one of the best pieces of coastline in the city.
"The Chamber will also be seeking funding for a management plan to provide public access between Ocean Beach Surf Club and Umina Beach Surf Club which will provide a pedestrian link from the Federally funded precinct park at Umina Oval all the way through to the ferry wharf at Ferry Rd at Ettalong Beach.
"Another key community project is the reconstruction of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand which is in desperate need of matching State and Federal dollars.
"Federal funds would ensure that the grandstand project is built to high standard which should include training facilities, meeting rooms, eating areas and a forecourt that interfaces with town centre.
"We are well aware that funds are tight leading up to the Federal election but the Chamber believes that these projects are good for business and good for the community," said Mr Wales.
Media Release, 6 Mar 2013
Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce