I am writing to raise urgent concerns about the state of the Ettalong foreshore.
This cannot wait until the coming Summer; the area is in clear need of refurbishment and immediate attention.
Issues include the removal of shade trees without replacement, visible erosion, huge old concrete buoys, and unsightly orange plastic barriers wrapped around derelict piers that have been left on the ground for years.
These conditions are not only unattractive but also off-putting for visitors arriving by ferry.
The Ettalong foreshore could be a showcase for tourists and a driver for local business, but its current state sends the wrong message.
Cleaning up the beach area around the ferry terminal would require minimal funding, time, and resources, yet could have a substantial positive impact.
Email, August 12
Lisa Bellamy, Kariong
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