Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed the return of an amenities building in the Long Jetty Foreshore Reserve, albeit with reduced facilities.
Central Coast Council commenced renewal works at the Archbold Rd facility on June 26 after having notified residents that work would commence in February.
Council proceeded with its original plan of two unisex ambulant cubicles and one unisex disabled cubicle, despite much community protest over a reduction in facilities.
The previous building consisted of seven cubicles, together with change rooms and showers.
Council has yet to commence works at the Gladstan Ave amenities building which will also see a reduction in facilities.
“I am pleased to see the reopening of the amenity building, but disappointed that Central Coast Council proceeded to reduce the number of toilet cubicles at the location, given the community-led petition asking that Council reassess its plans, based on community need,” Mehan said.
“While previously not having any plans to maintain and keep the historical information signage at the Archbold Rd amenities building, Council has since agreed to retain these, after community outrage.
“The historical information signage is an important part of the former amenities … and I am pleased that Council has agreed to restore the signage.”
Resident Laurette Rose joined Mehan in looking over the new facilities.
“It’s an improvement on the previous amenities and once the plants are established and the historical information signage returned it will be much more visually pleasing,” she said.
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