Funds for flood works

Several Peninsula waterways prone to flooding will soon receive much-needed funding, according to Cr Chris Holstein.

At the NSW Floodplain Management Authority annual meeting recently conducted on the South Coast, flood mitigation works were prioritised for over 200 projects including waterways in Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong, Pretty Beach and Killcare.

The Gosford LGA was successful in receiving ranking for 22 of its projects.

Cr Holstein was Gosford Council's delegate to the meeting.

Cr Holstein said: "It is ironic that during this period of prolonged drought we continue to lobby and apply for flood mitigation funding, but its essential.

"As sure as night follows day, rain will come and with it the potential for flooding, property damage and risk to life."

Press release, February 25 Cr Chris Holstein