Two promises yet to be kept

The State Government has kept all but two of its election promises from 2003, according to a new council report.

The report, which is prepared on a six-monthly basis, has stated that the only two promises yet to be kept by the government include expansion of the Woy Woy commuter car park and the extension of the Pretty Beach boat ramp and construction of a jetty.

According to the council report, discussions had been held with the Department of Transport, about extension of the Woy Woy commuter car park.

No grant offer or project timing had been received.

The promise was for $4 million.

The funding offer for the extension of the Pretty Beach boat ramp and construction of a jetty was conditional on the development of suitable plans that addressed boating, engineering and environmental issues.

Council staff reported that designs for the project were currently being finalised.

The government promise for the project was for $200,000.

Promises from the State Government that had been kept included funding towards the construction of the Peninsula Leisure Centre, the extension of the toy libraries at Woy Woy and Umina, the upgrade of Brisbane Water Secondary College and funding towards the Alternative Learning Centre at Umina.

Other promises kept included funding towards the Schools as Community Centres Project at Umina Public School, new fencing at Umina Public School, a crime prevention package for Woy Woy, a problem gambling service at the Peninsula Community Centre and funding for the Web Youth Service at Woy Woy.

Council agenda COR.61, December 6