“Following a recent meeting with Council’s Project Officer, Derek Hill, the Chamber has been advised that the next stage of the Ettalong Foreshore upgrade will commence in August 2012 utilising the two million dollar Federal Grant money secured by Federal Member for Robertson, Deborah O’Neill at the last election,” said Chamber President, Matthew Wales.

“The Federal Grant was a key election promise made by the Federal Member following representations by the Chamber of Commerce.

“Council has confirmed that environmental and engineering investigations are nearing completion with all the required permits from the State Government, including Fisheries for minor reclamation works, due to be issued shortly,” said Matthew Wales.

The Grant has been allocated by Council to undertake the detailed design and construction of the seawall and cycleway/footpath in Ferry Park Precinct.

“We understand that the works will take approximately six months to complete so we are obviously urging Council to commence work as soon as possible so that there is minimal disruption to the foreshore leading up to the Christmas period.