Rogers Park sandstone cost $31,790

The sandstone blocks around Rogers Park in Woy Woy cost $31,790.00 and the funds were provided from Council's General Maintenance Account.

The cost was revealed following questions on notice from Cr Lisa Matthews about the use of sandstone blocks as "fencing" in various locations included Woy Woy, Pretty Beach and Hardys Bay.

"The reason behind the installation was that the existing log fences were failing and past their service life," according to a staff report to the March 26 Council meeting.

"There was an existing metal fence installed many years ago by the Woy Woy Cricket Club around the AFL-cricket field," the report said.

"This fence was second hand when installed and was also deteriorating and past its service life.

"The club no longer wanted to maintain the fence and it was subsequently removed and replaced with the sandstone blocks.

"There had been occasions when cars had accessed the oval by knocking down the old fences.

"The installation of the new blocks should prevent further vehicle access and damage to the field."

The supplier of sandstone blocks was Grants Rd Quarries.

SOURCE:

Central Coast Council agenda

Item 5.2, 9 Apr 2018