Work starts on rock pool

Gosford Council workers will soon start work on restoration of the Pearl Beach Rock Pool this month.

Council's coordinator of parks, playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford said the rock pool would initially be drained and cleaned on August 3.

Site fencing will be installed and the pool will be closed from August 14, for a period of at least eight weeks.

"Works will stop and start from August 14, as they are subject to the tides," Ms Radford said.

"There is an estimated eight weeks of physical work in total, however this is without the issue of having work hours impacted by the tides.

"There are some good and bad tides expected over the coming weeks that will impact on works.

"The rock pool will be accessed via Gem Rd with access matting put in place for vehicle access across the beach."

Ms Radford said the pool would be completely closed until works had been completed.

The project will be funded by a $120,000 grant through round two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure program as well as a financial contribution from the Pearl Beach Progress Association.

"The Progress Association and the community have been an integral part in pushing for this project to go ahead and have actively fund-raised to see the project happen," Ms Radford said.

Media statement, 30 Jul 2010 Kim Radford, Gosford Council