Labor commits $100,000 to Pelican Park playground
NSW Labor has committed $100,000 to enable Central Coast Council to upgrade Pelican Park, including a new playground, improvements to accessibility and maintenance, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.
The election promise was made by Ms Tesch on Monday, March 20, ahead of the election on Saturday, March 25.
"Pelican Park was initially scheduled for demolition by Central Coast Council in 2021," said Ms Tesch.
"After significant community upset and a petition with over 6000 signatures in the first 48 hours, council reversed their decision.
"The funding will ensure that Pelican Park will remain open for generations of children and their parents to enjoy."
Ms Tesch said that her position has remained clear: If it's unsafe, make it safe.
"From the point I became aware Pelican Park would be demolished, I was clear that instead of demolishing it we should make it safe.
"This funding will ensure that we can create a safe and accessible park for all members of the community to use."
Ms Tesch said she was happy to work with the Council to create a better park.
"Pelican Park is not just any park.
"It is an iconic park, celebrated by both locals and visitors.
"I am happy that we will work with Council to find a better solution for Pelican Park to keep this important community space available."
SOURCE:
Media release, 20 Mar 2023
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford