My position is as follows:

Council is undertaking a consultation process and an options paper has been developed and circulated for further community input.  I indicated at the start of the process that I would work with all stakeholders to develop an equitable and rational proposal for the Church Point precinct.  I undertook not to interfere in the public debate, but to take the lead in providing a public transparent consultation process.  For me to promote a particular position before the consultation process has been completed would be quite improper.

Offshore residents can be assured that I understand their concerns and I will ensure that they will be in the forefront of the decision making process.

Pittwater’s offshore communities are a vital part of the cultural and environmental fabric of Pittwater, and, if elected, I will fight to:

• retain and enhance opportunities for offshore residents to park their vehicles safely on the mainland, in close proximity to the ferry wharves at Church Point & Palm Beach;
• abolish the “jetty tax” for offshore residents, imposing charges on a cost recovery basis only;
• provide recreational improvements on areas such as Church Point Reserve;
• extend water-tank rebates to all offshore residents;
• expedite plans to provide mains water and sewerage services to Scotland Island in consultation with residents; and
• stop the re-development of Currawong.  A Liberal Government has committed to place Currawong on the State Heritage Register, and include the whole site in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.