Track to stay open

Gosford Council will create a pedestrian thoroughfare near the site of the sewer system upgrade between Hardy's Bay and Pretty Beach at the request of the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association.

Association member Mr Ian Bull said residents were now pleased to hear that the proposed six-week closure of the track which skirts the foreshore between Hardys Bay and Pretty Beach, known locally as the dog track, has been averted.

"The track provides the only safe walking route between the two suburbs and is used daily by many residents and by school children attending Pretty Beach Public School," Mr Bull said.

"Gosford Council had proposed closure during a sewer system upgrade.

"However, following an appeal to council by the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association, council staff have advised that they would create a pedestrian thoroughfare through the work site.

"While work is in progress they will have someone there to escort people through.

"At certain stages there may be delays of up to 10 minutes.

"The Association and the local community appreciate council's assistance."

Email, 17 Jun 2010 Ian Bull, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association