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Good plan for cycleways needed

 

Congratulations to Gosford Council on the appointment of an Environmental Education Officer - a step forward.

However, proposals for concrete cycleways on waterfront reserves at Woy Woy and Ettalong are extremely environmentally irresponsible.

The proposals are from Gosford Council's road and traffic officers.

The Woy Woy proposal has already been refused three times.

A council meeting on December 11 deferred the proposal pending an on-site inspection.

A packed public gallery applauded this decision moved by Clr Lynne Bockholt.

A good plan for cycleways is needed.

A network of laneways leading to the beaches already exists in Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina and should be investigated for cycleway proposals.

This would be a greater tourist attraction than the cycleways to nowhere being proposed.

Passive recreation reserves like Fisherman's Wharf to Blackwall Point and Picnic Parade, to Ferry Rd, Ettalong, are the best in the district.

They are well used by many and varied groups of people.

Their unique, beautiful character and atmosphere must be protected, not despoiled.

Mrs DJ Mitchell, Woy Woy