Information day for Peninsula strategy

Gosford Council will hold an information day about its draft Peninsula Urban Directions Strategy on Thursday, May 26, at the Peninsula Community Centre.

Council used funds from the NSW Department of Infrastructure Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) to prepared the draft strategy for the Peninsula.

According to a council press release, the strategy identifies new directions for future residential and town centre development on the Peninsula, based on best practice urban design, environmental and economic policies.

It claims the strategy addresses many issues raised by residents, council and the State Government and looks to the future taking into account the triple bottom line, economic, social and environmental factors for the next 20 years.

"Council encourages members of the community to come along to the information day and be involved in the planning process for the future of their local area," said council's integrated planning manager Mr Michael Leavey.

"This is an excellent opportunity for residents to communicate with council officers, ask questions and learn more about the urban directions strategy for the Peninsula," said Mr Leavey.

The purpose of the information day is to display to the community the strategic recommendations made in the report and the proposed new planning direction for the area.

The day also provides the community with the opportunity to consult with council officers and provide feedback on the draft strategy.

The draft Peninsula Urban Directions Strategy is on public display from May 25 to July 6.

Copies of the draft are available from council's administration building in Gosford, council libraries, customer services centres and at the information day.

Council has invited submissions on the draft which will be accepted at any time until close of business on Friday, July 8.

The information day will be held at the Peninsula Community Centre, MacMasters Rd, Woy Woy, and can be attended at anytime between 1.30pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 9pm.

For more information please contact council's senior landuse planner Mr Brian McCourt on 4325 8260.

Press release, May 10 Breearna Sharp, Gosford Council