Dear Mrs Orchard I refer to the Association’s Priority Works Profile for 2011-2016 from Parks Bay to West Gosford. Information has now been collated from across Council’s business units and is provided below in response to each of the requests raised by the Association. Roads, Realignments, Resurfacing, Kerb and Gutter, Footpaths Glenrock Parade Add missing link footpath eastern end of Melaleuca Park The missing link footpath in Glenrock Parade adjacent to Melaleuca Park has been listed for consideration of funding in the Minor Capital Works for 2011/12. If this project is successful in attracting funding the footpath would be constructed by June 2012. Provide safe pedestrian footpath off road between Tascott carpark and Thomas Street A footpath at this location would be considered in conjunction with future upgrading works of Glenrock Parade. Provide safe footpath at eastern side of corner opposite Nimala Street north end A footpath at this location has been included in the design for the upgrading of Glenrock Parade from Nimala Avenue (north) to Havendale Close. Funds have been allocated in the 2011/12 Capital Works Program. Widen the road pavement and kerb and gutter upper southern side of Takari Avenue and the section of Nioka Avenue between Taken and Talinga Avenues. An Officer of Council’s Engineering Investigations Unit will investigate the warrant for widening of the road pavement and the provision of kerb and guttering and footpath at this location. Any identified works will be placed on Council’s unfunded list of works and compete for funding in a future Capital Works Program. Should you have further enquiries regarding the above information please contact Councíl’s Co-ordinator Project Implementation, Mr Peter Dunn on telephone 4325 8137. Drainage Release the acceptable roll out plan for the area from West Gosford to Parks Bay for residents viewing Council’s 2010/11 - 2012/13 Capital Works Program is available for viewing on Councils webpage at the following link: http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/customer/document_gallery/city-management-plan-2010-2013/Capital%20Works%20Budget.pdf/view For your information, it is proposed to replace the aging culverts under Glenrock Parade, just south of the Tascott Railway Station in 2011, and routine maintenance work will continue to be carried out throughout the area. For further enquiries regarding the long term plans for drainage works please contact Council’s Advisor Flooding and Drainage Planning, Mr Vic Tysoe on telephone 4325 8397. Parks and Reserves Install hard form seawall to prevent further erosion north of Bill Finch public jetty at Couche Park where toilet block is in danger of being washed away Council’s Parks and Foreshore Officer is currently investigating options to resolve the problem of erosion resulting from the deterioration of the current seawall. The requested provision of a hard form seawall will depend on funding available for the project. The placement of coir logs and vegetation planting along the eroded foreshore has been scheduled for August 2011 in order to improve the area. Clear Melaleuca creek beside children ‘s playground to deter snakes. The ongoing removal of vegetation within the creek line will occur as required, including the cleaning of the sediment traps adjacent to the playground. Resurface Koolewong Foreshow Reserve car parks and boat ramps. Heavy patching works will repair potholes and boat ramp entry only. On cycleway extend off road cycleway down east side of Yallambee Road. Council has applied for funding to continue the existing off-road cycleway from the eastern end of Yallambee Avenue north along the Narara Creek Foreshore Reserve. This will link the cycleway to the existing oil-road shared pathway along the Central Coast Highway. Replace picnic table in small waterside park next to No 2 Brisbane Water Drive, Koolewong Replacement of the picnic table is scheduled for August 2011. Further enquiries on the matters associated with the Parks and Reserves can be directed to Council’s Parks and Foreshores Officer, Mr Craig Newbury on telephone 4325 8222. Brisbane Water Estuary Take action to have siltation around Marine Rescue Base Wharf Point Clare by Department of Lands. Take action to have reopened silted channels throughout Brisbane Water Broadwater by Department of Lands These matters have been earmarked as management options within the Draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Plan and the above comments from the Association have been referred to Council’s Senior Environment Planning Officer, Mr Tim Macdonald. The Draft Plan is currently on public exhibition and Council would welcome the Association’s further comments. Council to request Works in association with the RTA Create a safe entry and exit at the intersection of Jirrah Ave / Koolinda Ave and Brisbane Water Dr Extend the footpath from Lorraine Ave to Koolinda Ave, western side. Provide egresses for Couche Crescent, Lorraine Avenue and Girralong Avenue. Widen road pavement on eastern side of Brisbane Water Drive at corner south of Fagan Park to allow pedestrian & cyclist safety. Resurface “hill” footpath between Penang Street and Scott Street. The Association’s requests are noted and will be considered in conjunction with any works proposed in these areas. Your comments have also been referred to the RTA and will be raised when Council Officers meet with representatives of the RTA. Thank you for submitting the Association’s comments for Council’s consideration and I trust the above information assists.