Time to rethink a few things FORUM

Time to re-appraise nuclear power? It sure is.

Too many governments have let this lay idle for far too long.

It’s time to build nuclear power stations now, but they must be Government run, not private enterprise; they’re only in it to make a profit.

At the last Federal election pre-poll voting was available at the deserted National Australia Bank branch in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy.

Woy Woy is like Rome; all roads lead there.

Also it’s time to get serious about hydrogen powered cars.

Battery power is a short-term solution but I think will be just as polluting as fossil fuels in the long run.

Bring back manufacturing to Australia?

Easy, raise import duties, give local manufacturing tax breaks for say five years and then reap the rewards of high employment – less people on the dole, more people paying tax.

Sure, things will be a little more expensive but how often do we buy a new fridge or washing machine?

Email, Mar 10 Col Paice, Umina Beach

Saturday’s State election been moved to the Peninsula Community Centre?

More accessibility at our parks FORUM

The poor old wheelchair users and people with disabilities don’t seem to be getting much of a look in.

Many millions have been spent on upgrades to parks; Bouddi National Park, Leagues Club Park, Showground Rd and many others.

There is a suspension bridge in Strickland State Forest, a beautiful lookout at Mount Ettalong … and a coastal walk between Crackneck Point and Forresters Beach. Some of these can be made more accessible in some areas. Wheelchair users and the disabled and disadvantaged are missing out.

I feel the need to respond to your correspondent (Time to re-appraise nuclear power, CCN382).

I know (they) don’t generate as much in tourism dollars, but what the heck – give them just a little bit more joy (so they can) share in some of the delights of able-bodied people.

Email, Mar 18 Jeffrey Tildesley, Kincumber