Lucy Wicks (Robertson, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This year marks the centenary of Umina Beach, a suburb of the beautiful Peninsula on the Central Coast.

Umina Beach is one of the most picturesque locations on the coast and is a veritable hub of activity, with a wonderful mix of residents who have known and loved the area for decades and of young people who thrive on the lifestyle and community the Peninsula offers. Umina Beach's 100th birthday will be officially celebrated on 12 October, when the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Gosford City Council host an official opening of an historic exhibition, street activities and food stalls, from 9 am to 2 pm, along West Street.

Historian and former Umina Beach resident Julie Aitchison has spent more than a year researching and collating the history of this area. It was a privilege to meet with her earlier in the year and I am pleased to hear that her work will be on display in the Ocean Beach Hotel function room for this celebration.

This government knows how important it is to recognise events like this but also to invest in the local area to build a stronger local economy, with more jobs. That is why our growth plan for the coast includes $200,000 for CCTV cameras at Umina, Ettalong Beach and Woy Woy, $3.5 million towards the Woy Woy oval redevelopment on the Peninsula and other commitments to deliver local jobs and support businesses. Happy 100th birthday, Umina Beach, and thank you to all its local residents who are so important to our Central Coast community.