Centre wants storage shed

Peninsula Community Centre Inc has asked council for permission to erect a storage shed.

It has told Gosford Council that it currently has an "old rusty" 12m shipping container in the rear yard.

A report from council officers stated that "this is considered to be not only unsightly, but also prevents a clear line of supervisory vision, a direct breach of duty of care for children".

It stated that the removal of the shipping container meant the need for the construction of an alternative storage facility, a "modern 6m x 3m x 2.4m garden shed".

The association leases the community centre at McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, from council, and an adjoining building for Before and After School Care.

The council report stated that it was imperative that Peninsula Before and After School Care Service had direct on-site access to safe and secure storage for play equipment and archive storage.

The shed would be located at the rear of the existing premises on the opposite side to the car park fence.

The report stated that "it is envisaged that the shed will be visible from the car park but not from the street".

The centre would cover all costs for the construction and ongoing maintenance of the shed.

Council officers have recommended that council approve the construction of the shed and waive the development application fees.

Council agenda COM.32, August 22