Bays group supports direct F3 link

The Bays Community Group has come out in support of a link from the F3 to the Peninsula.

President Mr Bob Puffett said that the collapse of the roadway at Bulls Hill, Woy Woy Rd, was proof the area needed an additional road.

"The Bulls Hill road collapse forced thousands of residents trying to get to work via the freeway to travel via Brisbane Water Dr to West Gosford and up to Kariong to get on the F3," Mr Puffett said.

"Several residents' meetings were held during that time and calls were made to all levels of government requesting improvements to provide the much-needed road access for residents, businesses and tourists who bring much needed money and business to the district which helps employment.

"Not only would a link road reduce the strain on residents having to travel north or south to get to work it would reduce the vehicle hours and carbon pollution generated by additional road use and would be a much safer option for drivers travelling to work from the Peninsula.

"Yes we should be looking for alternative ways to travel and yes we are proud of and love our National Park but we have a responsibility to care for residents and businesses now.

"A new linkage road would generate jobs and futures."

Liberal candidate for Robertson Mr Darren Jameson has said a Peninsula link to F3 was long overdue.

"This much discussed piece of infrastructure would provide a direct link that will not only provide greater access to tourism and commuters but will take traffic away from the busy intersections along Central Coast Hwy such as those at Brisbane Water Dr at West Gosford and Woy Woy Rd at Kariong," Mr Jameson said.

"While there is no doubt that this would be difficult and expensive it is something that I believe we owe to the people of the Peninsula."

Press release, 11 Aug 2010 Bob Puffett, The Bays Community Group Media statement, 11 Aug 2010 Darren Jameson, Liberal candidate for Robertson