DEAR News Of The Area,
EVEN a cursory glance at the empty shops in the western end of the CBD show a bleak aspect.
That area of town is dying.
There is no quick fix, however, over time it can change.
The main revenue for the town comes from tourism.
We have a problem; we do not have sufficient accommodation for the numbers who could and do come here.
This is a disincentive to tourists.
Look what happens when we have big sporting events, such as the cricket, NRL or touch footy. Thousands of people come but many have real difficulty finding suitable accommodation. Surrounding towns take up the excess but it still leaves people looking.
We need more tourist accommodation, for that reason the position adopted by Coffs Council towards the foreshore development makes sense.
It is now in a position to make a plea to the State Government for more tourist accommodation.
To adopt the previous Council’s approach was to bury their head in the sand and have no say in the development.
With both Labor and Coalition parties in favour of the development, I suggest it is a fait accompli.
The new C.ex high rise in town should bring life into that area of town, it is hoped with its success, Gowings may be persuaded to complete their high rise above Coffs Central.
The sight of those rebars above the current building is a reminder of something lost to the town.
Kind regards,
Peter DAVIES,
Coffs Harbour.
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