Dunes 'not affected' by foreshore works, says

Dunes on Ettalong Beach will not be affected in foreshore redevelopment to be partially funded by a State Government "Greenspace" program, according to mayor Cr Laurie Maher.

"Major improvements will include upgrading the quality of paved surfaces, improving the footpath corridor for large numbers of users, and installing decorative paving and seating in viewing areas," he said.

Cr Maher said council had allocated a total of $260,000 for stage one of the redevelopment, with a further $300,000 provided by the Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club.

Further funding would be sought from the Federal Government's Regional Partnerships funding program to extend the redevelopment, Cr Maher said.

Gosford Council has received a $60,000 Greenspace program grant from the NSW Department of Planning for the planned Ettalong Beach foreshore redevelopment, Cr Maher said.

"The Greenspace grant forms part of stage one of the redevelopment plan, expected to commence mid-year, subject to the approval of the Department of Lands," Cr Maher said.

"The Greenspace funding, which is on a dollar-for-dollar basis with council, will be used to reconstruct and improve the footpath and cycleway link between Picnic Pde and Beach St.

Press release, January 17 Marion Newall, Gosford Council