Peat Island Planning Proposal Endorsed

Gosford City councillors were vocal in their opinions on Tuesday, December 9, about the preparation of a planning proposal which could lead to the development of Peat Island.

The decision to endorse a planning proposal was not unanimously reached, with both Cr Hillary Morris and Cr Vicki Scott in opposition. Cr Scott said there was great community concern about the proposal. “I’m against this proposal,” she said. “I think we need to support this community as much as we can,” said Cr Scott. Cr Craig Doyle, however, said the gateway allowed the community and the council to have some formal input. “It is about allowing our community to have a say before we get locked in. “The people down there are concerned, others are positive, some are concerned with the unknown. “It’s a proactive way, not a reactive way,” said Cr Doyle. Cr Gabby Bowls said she could see what residents were concerned about. “I have seen images of the concept plan. “It’s very different to what residents are used to.” But she said things were going to change in Mooney Mooney regardless. “It’s inevitable; we live in a changing world,” said Cr Bowles.

Kaitlin Watts, 9 Dec 2014