Peninsula projects noted in progress report

Several Peninsula projects were highlighted in Gosford Council's delivery program progress report for the period covering July to December 2015.

Upgrades of the Closed Circuit Television systems in Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina received a mention.

The report stated that Gosford Council teamed up with Central Coast Football and local clubs to secure funding to improve the drainage of playing fields at James Brown Oval in Woy Woy.

"To improve the drainage of these sports fields meant that the surface will be suitable for community use shortly after periods of inclement weather," the report said.

"The existing irrigation was inefficient and the upgrade will promote greater and stronger turf growth on the playing fields making them more durable during the winter season.

The Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project continued to progress, according to the progress report submitted to the March 8 ordinary meeting of Gosford Council.

The report said the project would improve sewerage services to properties in Empire Bay.

Property works were to commence in January and the scheme was expected to be available for connection in mid-to-late 2016.

Significant road upgrades on the Peninsula included Lone Pine Ave in Umina where 155 metres of the road were reconstructed along with kerb and gutter, footpath and new road pavement.

In Ettalong's Springwood St, 252 metres of road were reconstructed including drainage, kerb and gutter, new road payment and footpaths on the western side.

A roundabout was constructed at the Trafalgar Ave and Balaclava Ave intersection in Woy Woy along with line marking.

The pavement between Bourke Rd and Gallipoli Ave on Ocean Beach Rd Umina was renewed.

The council is now preparing its fourth year delivery plan.

Gosford Council agenda, GOV.16, 8 Mar 2016