Community group sees volunteer participation grow

Umina Community Group has seen a substantial increase in volunteer participation in bushcare and dunecare actitivies, as well as in the revitalisation of Runway Park, Woy Woy, and Guyangil Park, Umina, the group's annual meeting has been told.

Group secretary Mr Peter Springett said that creating an extra two dunecare groups had resulted in an increase in participation.

"During the past year, activities continued with two groups - one at South St and one at Berith St - albeit with some restrictions," he said.

"A plan was devised to increase the work to four groups which has subsequently been successfully implemented."

With a leadership team Jan Deighton, Mark Nitsos, Alison Winch, and Debbie Sunartha groups have been run at Ocean Beach Rd, Berith St, South St west, and South St east respectively.

All groups met on Wednesdays from 8am in summer and 9am in winter, Mr Springett said.

Volunteers have also been involved in revitalisation work at Runway Park, Woy Woy, and Guyangil Park, Umina.

Mr Springett said: "During the year several sessions were held at Runway Park, led by Debbie Sunartha and Gary Machin.

"This park has become a focus for young families in the area impacting both Umina Beach and Woy Woy."

Mr Springett said that, during the year, Guyangil Park at 16 Australia Ave was identified as being in need of revitalisation.

He said the group had been successful in receiving Federal funding for the project.

"Discussions and meetings with Central Coast Council have been held and activities are somewhat delayed by the demise of the council," he said.

"Recently phase 1 of the new plantings at the park has been completed by an enthusiastic group of volunteers."

SOURCE:

Media release, 7 Dec 2020

Peter Springett, Umina Community Group