Focus group to restore Phegans Bay foreshore
The Bays Community Group has started a project to prevent erosion and restore the Phegans Bay foreshore.
New committee member Mr Victor Tysoe is putting together a focus group for residents interested in working on the project.
A focus group is necessary to attract funding under the Hawkesbury Nepean Coastal Management Program, he said.
"The more people who join the group and take an interest in deciding what happens for their area, the better chance we have of being granted funding.
"Because our foreshore is very small and in a remote area, we need to bring it to the council's attention otherwise we will miss out on any funding.
"This needs to be done as a community with one voice.
"Our foreshore area is picturesque and is well used by the residents of The Bays, whether for walking dogs, sitting and enjoying the view, or as access to marine activities."
The Community Group has been told Central Coast Council estuary management officer Mr Warren Brown has offered to attend a meeting at the Bays Community Hall to answer questions.
"He will provide a short presentation of what is being performed under the Plan and how the community can become involved in the decision-making process for the restoration and planning of our public foreshore."
For further information or to be part of the focus group, contact Mr Tysoe on 0409 834 864 or email vic.tysoe@gmail.com.
SOURCE:
Newsletter, 29 Mar 2023
Vic Tysoe, The Bays Community Group