Upgrades completed, and more on the way

Upgrades to Lone Pine Ave and Springwood Ave, costing more than $1.6 million, have been completed, according to mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna.

A further $1.1 million is expected to be spent doing further work on the two roads.

Gosford Council spent more than $900,000 to upgrade parts of Lone Pine Ave in Umina as well as $750,000 to upgrade parts of Springwood Ave in Ettalong over the past year, he said.

Cr McKinna said the upgrades were proof council was serious about improving the condition of the Peninsula's local road network.

"Local roads are essential pieces of infrastructure across Gosford City, which are used by every member of our community almost every day.

"We know the state of the Peninsula's local roads is an ongoing concern for residents and that's why it's great to see the upgrade of Lone Pine Ave and Springwood Ave motoring along," he said.

In December, 2015 council completed $500,000 worth of works along Lone Pine Ave, including kerb and gutter work, stormwater drainage work, new road pavement and the construction of a footpath between Shephard St and Haynes Ave.

In November, 2015 Council completed $500,000 worth of works along Springwood Ave, including kerb and gutter work, stormwater drainage work, new road pavement, the construction of a footpath as well as bus stops and shelters between Beach St and Albion St.

Both projects have been supported by $245,000 of funding through the Commonwealth Government's Financial Assistance Grant Program.

Media release, Dec 21, 2015

Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council