Petition against bridge over creek

Gosford Council has received a petition from Umina Beach residents about a proposed footbridge and cycleway over Ettymalong Creek.

A petition with 14 signatures was received from residents of Lakeview Pde and Myola Rd, Umina Beach, claiming that the footbridge would be of no benefit to the community and would only serve to encourage the "local youths to congregate and partake in anti-social behaviour".

The petitioners further stated that North Pearl Estate residents have established substantial routes out of the estate and therefore the footbridge was not necessary.

The petitioners stated they would like to see the money alternatively spent on cleaning out the creek and the surrounding bushland.

Council agenda P.65, August 23