Questions about Fast Ships lease

Ettalong residents, some questions to ask your Gosford councillors before they vote on the Fast Ships lease.

Have they all read the lease agreement, which could result in a massive ferry terminal, similar to the ones in Cairns, Townsville and Magnetic Island?

Will the size and potential importance of such a large development, encourage the State Government to take planning control away from our council?

What length of this narrow strip of open space, Crown Land on our foreshore is to be taken away from us?

Does any councillor have an interest in the Fast Ships company?

What are the chances of the council recovering their administration fees, thought to be in excess of $20,000?

Why such the rush? Wait until the signing-off of the Ettalong Foreshore Plan, Coastal Protection (SEPP71).

How does this ferry terminal fit in with the yet to be completed draft City Wide Local Environment Plan (LEP)?

What is to stop some person buying the Fast Ships company sometime in the future, tying up the ferries, and then using the terminal lease site for another purpose, such as a casino?

Terry Jones, Killcare Central Coast Greens