Structural fault stops judo at community centre

A structural fault discovered in the upper floor of the Peninsula Community Centre has closed part of the centre.
It has disrupted activities of the Woy Woy Judo Club and delayed the start to building the Woy Woy Little Theatre.
Gosford councillor Lynne Bockholt said both she and the mayor Chris Holstein were extremely concerned at the unfortunate turn of events.
The area currently used by the Woy Woy Judo Club has been closed resulting in the club having to either suspend its activities or relocate.
The club is hoping to host Japanese visitors in four weeks.
Final plans for the Little Theatre were withdrawn before approval so that repairs to the community centre could be made at the same time the theatre is built.
A saving to council of between 10 and 15 per cent is expected by combining the two projects.
The new plans will be put to the committee on the evening of June 21, as this paper goes to press.
If agreed to, they will move on to the next stage as soon as possible, with building expected to start by the end of the year, according to Cr Bockholt.
The renovated complex will also include additional space for The Web, the centre’s popular teenage drop in centre.
Cr Bockholt said: "The delay to the theatre is unfortunate but the cost saving from doing the two together is significant.
"The improved community centre will be of benefit to a wide cross section of the community and the judo club are pleased with the proposed arrangements for them."