Peninsula Profile: How we see ourselves
Community Life & Spirit
( Extract from
Councils Strategic Plan
Councils Strategic Plan
Community input received
September/October 1999)Peninsula: Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay, Horsfield Bay, Woy Woy, Umina,
Pearl Beach, Patonga, Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach, Hardys Bay, Killcare, Killcare Hights,
Ettalong Beach, Booker Bay, Blackwell, Daleys Point, St Huberts Is.
Strengths - Current
& Future
District Level issues
- Diverse population - age and incomes
- Community groups & Progress Association,
spirit/participation, regular
- local events, festivals, Mainstreet Program, newsletter
- Improving youth activities - Web & PCYC
- Good bus services in main centres & adequate road system,
- Safe beach/pool & recreation facilities & good
schools, ovals
Pearl Beach, Patonga, Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach, Hardys
Bay, Killcare
- Distinct village precincts provide community identity
Weaknesses - Current & Future
District Level issues
- Lack of local work - opportunities for youth
- Aged, youth & low income require facilities & services
- Zoning issues (medium density) proposed over-
population
Pearl Beach, Patonga, Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach, Hardys
Bay, Killcare
- Bus services in more isolated areas/ weekends
- Lack of police numbers & resources
- No civic centre, insufficient open- space & playgrounds
- Jet skis a major problem
- Infrastructure not keeping up with demand
- Traffic pressures/need for speed and parking controls
- Lack of evening community activities (especially outdoor)
- Lack of access for pedestrians, cyclists with motor vehicle
orientated
- road improvements
Opportunities for Council
District Level issues
- Improve public transport
- Assist planning for crime prevention
- Provision of civic centre & meeting places
- Encourage community involvement in Council
- activities
- Provide sporting/recreational facilities for all
- age groups
Opportunities for the Local Community
Pearl Beach, Patonga, Wagstaffe, Pretty Beach, Hardys Bay, Killcare
- Maintain co-operation with Council & improve participation