Neal urges residents to view Woy Woy foreshore plans
West Ward's Cr Belinda Neal has urged residents to express their views on the Woy Woy Foreshore Masterplan.
Cr Belinda Neal said she moved at last week's council meeting that the draft Woy Woy Foreshore Masterplan be put on public exhibition for 42 days.
"The Woy Woy Foreshore is an important cultural focus for the Peninsula community," she said.
"The design caters to the recreational needs of the community in a beautiful environment.
"This concept design includes the key precincts along the corridor, being Anderson Park; Pelican Park; Woy Woy Baths; Anzac Memorial Park; Wetlands Precinct; and Lions Park.
"A further report will be provided to Council on the outcomes of community consultation following the public exhibition.
"No alteration is to be made to the Memorial Park as part of this masterplan.
"Work cannot be undertaken on Memorial Park without an approved Heritage Conservation Management Plan.
"This will ensure that the dignity and cultural value of the park and memorial is protected.
"Pelican Park and the sea swimming enclosure are key to this area and work is planned to be completed.
"The plan proposes to push the seawall out to reclaim some land and create a destination on the foreshore.
"A Slipway Garden provides ramp access down to the water level.
"The council was successful in receiving a $1 million grant from the NSW Government via the Community Assets Program, to upgrade and repair the swimming enclosure.
"Council has allocated a further $600,000 as part of the capital works program."
SOURCE:
Media release, 27 Jul 2025
Belinda Neal, Central Coast Councl