Council should 'do a deal' so dredging can begin

I read in Edition 454 that Central Coast Council cannot commence dredging the Brisbane Water channel until next year's budget because it hasn't got the $2.2 million necessary to match this same amount already guaranteed by the NSW Government.

In view of the vital importance of this project to the many local business and tourist groups, surely the Council should at least try to do a deal with the State so this long-delayed project can begin at once.

By absolutely promising that the extra funds will be available on a definite date, it surely should be possible to convince those in authority that starting the work with the money already available is a worthwhile and responsible suggestion.

Even if all the funds were used before the due date, a small bridging loan should be all it would take to finance the gap.

I am certain that a number of local commercial enterprises would be keen to get behind this idea if Council were to champion it.

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Letter, 2 Oct 2018

Dallas Finney, Woy Woy