Tidal pool may lead to upgrade, says Mehrtens

The tidal pool next to Woy Woy Fisherman's Wharf may receive an upgrade as the consequence of a report to be considered by Central Coast Council.

Local councillor Richard Mehrtens called for the Woy Woy tidal pool to be considered as part of a report to be prepared by Council staff.

The report will examine the safety and maintenance of all tidal pools in the Central Coast local government area with a view to upgrading the ageing community facilities.

"I asked some questions about this a couple of months back to Council staff," Cr Mehrtens said.

"It is part of the discussions we are having about improvements to Woy Woy ferry wharf," he said.

"Given the recent improvements to Fisherman's Wharf, we should be ensuring the tidal pool is up to scratch.

"It is nice to be able to walk around the boardwalk on the outside of the pool but when you look down at the water it is quickly obvious that it is not a good place to swim.

"The sand is in a very poor state, the mesh work has not been looked at for the long time so goodness knows what state of repair it is in under the water.

"I am told that the NSW Department of Primary Industry has some agency over the tidal pool although I don't know the details.

"Council wants to look at cleaning it but they can't act until the Department of Primary Industry does.

"I hope the motion we moved on Monday night will bring a comprehensive report back to Council on what action needs to be taken to improve Woy Woy's tidal pool."

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Interview, 30 May 2018

Richard Mehrtens

Reporter: Jackie Pearson