Go north ... and see how it's done on smaller budgets

John Orm was absolutely right (PN 25 Jan 2016).

Lion's park is unable to handle the influx of boat users.

They are forced to park their trailers elsewhere.

All along North Burge Rd, anywhere where they can, including the park opposite Woy Woy bowling club.

It's not only on Australia Day.

Any sunny weekend, this occurs and worse during fishing club weigh-ins.

The result is a nice catch for revenue-seeking rangers.

I'm not blaming them.

It's probably Council's way of retrieving ratepayers money due to incompetent failed investments.

The word of the day appears to be "innovation".

Whether it be politics, infrastructure, projects or the like.

It's a pity Gosford Council couldn't show a little innovation.

For those who don't know the meaning of the word; it refers to new methods, new ideas.

I have lived in this area for the past 38 years.

I have never seen human activity in the park across from the bowling club.

It's a swampy quagmire after it rains.

Turn it into a car and trailer park, similar to the one at the rear of the tennis courts.

As for the boat ramp, I suggest they widen the western ramp to make allowance for vessels entering and departing.

One way in, one way out.

Go north, you planning experts, and take a good look at boat ramps as far into north Queensland and see how it's done.

Beautiful facilities made possible by councils on much smaller budgets.

Emails, 19, 20 Feb 2016

Bruce Elder, Woy Woy