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Setting the record straight

 

We would like to set the record straight on Gosford councillors voting for the Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre to be built at Woy Woy.

Representatives of the Peninsula Basketball Association have attended every meeting of the planning committee for the proposed centre and have been in the council chambers every time the matter was mentioned.

We can confirm that at the meeting of the April 23, the council decided unanimously to approach the Minister to approve a rate rise of 3.96% to rebuild the six surf clubs and the Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

The minutes of this meeting state that the vote was unanimous.

The only councillor who was not present was Cr Brooks and all other councillors, including Cr Wales, voted to approach the Minister seeking a rate rise.

It is important that such matters be recorded correctly so that the community is fully informed on how councillors vote.

On April 23, we left the council chamber delighted that all councillors present were behind this project which we believe will be a wonderful asset for the whole Central Coast community.

Michelle Van Der Neut and Donna Crosbie

Peninsula and District Basketball Association