Editorial

Hopefully you are travelling well and life a er the bushfires, floods and Covid are returning to an odd version of “normal”.

Folks are sta ng to venture out a bit, the Government Dining and Discovery vouchers have encouraged many of us to go out for a meal, visit a wildlife park or take in a movie. They were designed to s mulate the local economy and from all accounts it appears to have done the trick with most of our local businesses back on deck and trading.

There is an underlying reality though that must be recognised. During the past year or more many of our local businesses lost their momentum. They weren’t able to trade and because of that they weren’t able to further develop their business plans, reduce their debts and most cri cally con nue to employ their staff.

Fortunately we had JobKeeper kick in that helped fill the void for many in our community who lost precious hours and s ll needed to pay the bills. Ours is an area that has a very high under-employment rate because we are so seasonal in our tourism sector.

But from the adversity of Covid something quite unexpected happened. We became popular. City folks wanted to leave their mad lives of hustle and bustle, of two hour commutes, pollu on and unrealis c housing prices, and they came, in their hundreds to make new lives in our region.

For those who are coming out of Covid hiberna on you will see more traffic, more people, and certainly more vibrancy in our normally very quite shops that see so few through their doors in winter. As is being said up and down the coast “we have been discovered”.

This is reflected in property prices, the increase demand for services and the momentum we are now seeing to open up more land for development. Eurobodalla on the move.

It is therefore most surprising to learn that the new regional hospital that is now being designed to be fit for the future in an cipa on of the popula on swell and the need for ancillary services from maternity to radiology is being downgraded from what was promised to what will be delivered. Even the word ‘hospital’ is knowingly being dropped from any reference to the $200 million project, instead calling it a Health Service.

The reality is that all of our new arrivals have already realised that we don’t have enough trades folk to meet the demand for new housing, we don’t have enough medical staff to meet day to day needs in our hospitals and it is nearly impossible for a new resident to find a doctor with room on their books.

Someone once said “if you build it they will come”. On the south coast we are learning all too quickly that they have come and we haven’t built it. A new bridge and a new bypass might be nice to ease traffic conges on but the key issues have been overlooked. Available, affordable health as a priority, affordable housing for those renters ousted by the property boom and meaningful, long term employment for our community and especially our youth. Un l next – lei

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Community George Bass Dr closed at Lilli Pilli Vol 16 September 15th 2017 for three months Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 George Bass Drive at Lilli Pilli will be closed for about three months while Eurobodalla Council undertakes major earthworks as part of a road safety upgrade. George Bass Drive will be closed between Grandfathers Gully Road and Denise Drive from 7am Monday 21 June to Friday 24 September. Commuters will need to use Tallgums Way and The Ridge Road to access either side of the closure, which will have reduced speed limits of 50km/hr and 60km/hr. Eurobodalla Council’s infrastructure services director Warren Sharpe said the 1km extra detour added about 2-3 minutes to trips between Surf Beach and Malua Bay. “While the closure may cause temporary inconvenience, the volume of earthworks needed for the project requires a large number of heavy plant movements across the existing road,” Mr Sharpe said. “Closing the road means the work can be completed sooner and far safer than building a road with more than 5,500 vehicles passing through the worksite per day.” The Council received a $3.8 million Commonwealth Government grant toward the project, which includes removing the tight bends, providing protected right-turn intersections to Grandfathers Gully Road and Denise Drive as well as widened lanes, centreline treatments and shoulders, improved lighting, delineation, protective fencing and provision for a future shared pathway connection. The former road reserve area will be revegetated once the new road is open. Eurobodalla Council is writing directly to impacted residents between Old Grandfathers Pit Road and Lilli Pilli Road regarding changes to access and bus stops. Emergency services have also been notified. The Beagle is your free Eurobodalla news. No paywall, no subscrip on fee. FREE so that everyone is included and informed.

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A report will be presented to Councillors at next Tuesday's ordinary Mee ng seeking adop on of Council’s revised Delivery Program 2017-22 and Opera onal Plan 2021-22, incorpora ng the Budget, Fees and Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Charges, Revenue Policy and the making of the general rate and water, sewer, waste, stormwater and Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 liquid trade waste charges. There is li le doubt that Councillors will approve: - A General-Purpose rate income increase of 2% in accordance with the rate peg amount approved by IPART - Adop on of the maximum rate of a 6% interest to be charged on overdue rates and charges for 2021-22 - Waste collec on charges to be increased by 2%. - The Environment Levy to increase by 2% - The water consump on charge to increase by 1.3% and the water availability charge to increase by 2.9%. - The sewer availability charge to increase by 2% - Liquid trade waste charges will increase by 2.6% Once again the Water and Sewer funds will be paying a dividend to transfer funds to the General Fund. Once again Councillor Pat McGinlay will reveal that Council knowingly inten onally overcharges the community for water and sewer so that it can, via a loophole, pay a dividend into the General Fund that is otherwise constrained by the CPI increase set down by IPART. Council’s water supply and sewerage businesses are permi ed to pay an annual dividend from its water supply or sewerage business surplus. Eurobodalla Council, like most other council's around NSW bemoan that they can't raise enough revenue to keep ahead of maintenance and renewal of assets because IPART controls allowable increase in rates in the General Fund that we all pay based on our unimproved land value. The loophole of overcharging on water and sewer allows Council to get around this restric on. Councillor McGinlay forced the Council's Director of Finance to admit that Council has been overcharging on water and sewer for over a decade to give the General Fund a "dividend". Rather than charging users a cost neutral rate the Council inten onally overcharges. So much so that they are able to an cipate the "dividend" and factor it into their projected annual income. Each dividend must be calculated and approved in accordance with the DPIW guidelines and must not

exceed: i. 50% of this surplus in any one year, or ii. The number of water supply or sewerage assessments at 30 June 2020 mul plied by $30 (less the payment Vol 16 September 15th 2017 for tax equivalent charges, not exceeding $3 per assessment). Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Council say "The Water and Sewer Funds are in a sound financial posi on and have capacity to transfer the full dividend amounts. They had opera ng surpluses (before capital revenue) of $1.67 million (Water) and $1.26 million (Sewer) in 2019-20. Payment of these dividends will assist Council to con nue to meet its Fit for the Future ra os in accordance with Council’s adopted Fit for the Future Strategy." The Opera ng surpluses represent how much Council has overcharged ratepayers in order to give the General Fund a dividend.

In the ten years or more that this prac ce has been going on the Council have not shown any readiness or proof of pulling in their belt by way of reducing their own overheads and running costs. Of interest is the fact that the General Manager has placed the Agenda Item: Adop on of the revised 201722 Delivery Program and 2021-22 Opera onal Plan before the Agenda Item: Dividends from Water and Sewer Funds

As the Dividends from Water and Sewer Funds play a major role in the revenue required to drive the Delivery Program and the Opera onal Plan it is more than presump ve of the General Manager to assume that all of her councillors will vote to support the blatant overcharging of water and sewer fees that is allowed to con nue.

Anyone considering running for Council needs to be aware of the above and also needs to become an expert in understanding Council’s adopted Fit for the Future Strategy and how it works for protec ng the organisa on of Council at the expense of the ratepayer.

Annual whale census June 27th 2021

Did you know that there's an annual whale census and you can participate? Simply register with ORRCA, pack a picnic on June 27th, head to your nearest headland and get counting: https:// www.orrca.org.au/orrca-events And if you are out on the water, remember to keep 100 metres away at all times, and 300 metres if it is a mother and calf.

Community Dalmeny Urban expansion on the cards with a possible 800

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Eurobodalla Council have been si ng on a parcel of land in Dalmeny for over thirty years wai ng for the right me to sell. They have long had it zoned as part of the Dalmeny Urban Release Area and recognised it as a nest egg ripe for sale when the market would return the best price. It appears that they consider now is the me.

The Council-owned land, commonly referred to as 16

Ta ara Street, Dalmeny is classified as Opera onal land meaning it can be sold without any public consulta on under delega on.

In selling the land Council suggest that "the real estate market within the Eurobodalla is experiencing strong growth, along with other areas of NSW and Australia. This has placed pressure on the supply of residen al land, impac ng on affordability. The demand for residen al land and housing is expected to con nue, fueled further by major infrastructure proposals including the Moruya Bypass and Eurobodalla Regional

Hospital. As the owner of the land, Council has the opportunity to make the land available to the development sector to assist in mee ng demand."

With allowable block sizes in the Shire of 450m2 the land sale could contribute to 800 new homes in

Dalmeny.

A local real estate agent told The Beagle "With such an immediate increase in supply to the market the net effect will result in driving down exis ng premise prices. With planning regula ons allowing smaller lot sizes we will also expect newly built houses to be more affordable. Council's intent to deliver affordable housing might be met. Hopefully not at the cost of devaluing the vibrant Dalmeny market where we are seeing record sales".

The Council jus fica on for the sale at the present me to increase housing supply include: • The median housing rental for proper es in Eurobodalla is 29% higher than the rest of NSW. • Supply shortages are evidenced by extremely strong growth in residen al property prices and feedback from real estate agents, who state that housing stock has not been in this short supply in decades

• The Bushfire Recovery Service indicates that bushfire impacted families are repor ng a shortage of housing for rent or purchase in Eurobodalla. Council staff will be reques ng councillors, at their mee ng next Tuesday (June 22nd, 2021) that the General Manager be given delegated authority to nego ate the sale in accordance with Council’s Land Acquisi on and Disposal Policy. The land is to be marketed by a commercial real estate agent. A valua on report from a registered valuer has been obtained and this will be used to guide sale price nego a ons in accordance with Council’s Land Acquisi on and Disposal Policy.

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Council says "There is no legal requirement to advise the community through public no ce or to seek feedback through public exhibi on of land dealings concerning opera onal land. The community has been consulted via past landuse planning and Local Environment Plan processes that have resulted in the land’s current zoning." Once again the community will be hard pushed to discover how much Council will sell the land for, as was the case when they sold the Moruya racecourse for a pi ance at $1.2 million and refused to reveal the final figure at a Council mee ng that voted on the sale ci ng "commercial in Confidence". The Council report and recommenda on say that the Dalmeny land has been zoned for residen al development for over 30 years. "The land is zoned for residen al development and the sale of the Opera onal land would enable the land to be developed consistent with the adopted strategic and land use zone for the land. This will facilitate an increase in housing supply at a me when there is a cri cal shortage (rental and owner occupied)." For clarifica on Lot 2 DP 1151341 is classified as part Opera onal and part Community. The proposal is to sell the Opera onal por on of the lot.

The preferred main road access to this land once development commences is to provide an access road approximately opposite Binnalong Street so that excessive construc on or on-going traffic is not diverted into exis ng local roads. Once the masterplan is prepared by any proponent, there may need to be a further report to Council to obtain a road reserve access to facilitate that outcome.

community Council's Plan to sell 414,000 m2 of Dalmeny land to help Vol 16 September 15th 2017 housing crisis : Street meet for Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Dalmeny Councillor Pat McGinlay wishes to advise that he will be at the public park area in Dalmeny (opposite the IGA servo) at 2.00 pm on Sunday 20 June. He will be there to seek informal feedback from Dalmeny residents, regarding the proposed sale Lot 2 DP 1151341 in Dalmeny. Please note that this not an official Eurobodalla Shire Council public meeting, and Clr McGinlay is not seeking to speak for Council: Rather he simply wants to give Dalmeny residents, or anyone else with an interest, the opportunity to provide direct feedback on this matter. A decision will be made by councillors at their Council Meeting on Tuesday 22 June, as to whether they will authorise the General Manager, under delegated authority, to sell Lot 2 DP 1151341 in Dalmeny. This is a large lot of over 400,000 m2 and is zoned for low density residential development. The Lot backs onto Tatiara St, Elanora St, Thompson Parade, and parts of Mummaga Way and Yabbarra Drive. The Council Agenda item is ‘PSR21/025 - Sale of Operational Land - Tatiara St Dalmeny’. Councillor McGinlay, would also welcome any of his fellow councillors to also come along. Note: You may need to bring along a brolly and your welly boots. Those who cannot make it, can email clrpatrick.mcginlay@esc.nsw.gov.au and express your views.

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More general prac ces will be able to administer COVID vaccines from 21 June, with an addi onal 22 Vol 16 September 15th 2017 general prac ces in South Eastern NSW accredited as Astra Zeneca vaccine providers by 28 June. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 According to Dr Anoop Jalota, General Prac oner at Warrawong Accident and Medical Centre, demand for vaccines has increased since the reports of COVID-19 in Victoria and more than 50,000 doses a week are now available across the South Eastern NSW region. “We are currently administering between 75 and 100 vaccines a week and have a wait list of people wan ng to get vaccinated. It is good news that more general prac ces are taking part in the vaccina on rollout. General prac ces are be er placed to tailor advice according to an individual’s situa on. A pa ent’s GP knows them and their medical history,” said Dr Jalota. “As people aged 40 to 59 are now eligible to book an appointment for the Pfizer vaccine, our general prac ce has expressed interest in administering that vaccine as well. Pfizer will be available from some general prac ces in our region in July. People under the age of 60 years who have already received their first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, and who did not experience any serious side effects, should keep their appointment and receive their second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine," he said. Dr Jalota said the risk of blood clots linked to AstraZeneca is excep onally low and this extremely rare complica on of the vaccine happens in very few people. Currently the risk in Australia is less than two per 100,000 people who get the AstraZeneca vaccine. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisa on (ATAGI) has assured that AstraZeneca vaccine is safe for people who are over the age of 60 years. "If you are aged 60 or older, you can book an appointment with your GP to access the vaccine that is available now. I would warn against wai ng for other vaccines, as those vaccines may be intended for the younger popula on or for those who have a specific contraindica on to taking the AstraZeneca vaccine,” Dr Jalota said. "COVID vaccina ons are free, and if you have any concerns about your individual circumstances, I recommend making me with your usual GP to discuss these," Dr Jalota said. “During the winter months it is par cularly important that we prac se good hygiene, social distancing and wear masks when appropriate to limit the spread of COVID as well as common colds and flu. Seasonal influenza can lower a person's immunity and make them suscep ble to other illnesses. I would recommend ge ng the flu vaccine as well as the COVID vaccine as you can receive the two vaccines seven days apart,” Dr Jalota said. To find the closest vaccina on site, you can use the vaccine eligibility tracker on the Department of Health’s website. If you have ques ons about COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines or need help with the COVIDSafe app, call the COVID-19 vaccina on helpline on 1800 020 080.

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Reviving The Clyde - June 29th in BBay

OzFish Invites The Community To Enjoy A Drink And Learn How They Can Make A Real Contribu on To Reviving The Clyde. Whether it be estuarine species, such as the well-targeted flathead or mulloway, or heading into the upper reaches for Australian Bass – the Clyde system fishes well all year round. It’s a beau ful waterway, rich in marine life however following the Black Summer bushfire, floods and increased human pressures the waterway has been under growing stress. Fortunately, South East Local Land Services (SELLS) have been carrying out significant habitat restora on projects in the area and now you can now be part of making a genuine difference and suppor ng the fishery to not only survive but thrive. The community is invited to come along to the “Revive the Clyde” evening to learn from leading scien sts, fisheries and habitat experts and media personali es to get the latest info on what’s being done and how the community can take the lead. Canapés will be provided, and drinks can be purchased from the bar. Cheers to that! Please RSVP using this link to a end and to help with catering and capacity. ( h ps://ozfish.org.au/event/reviving-the-clyde/ ) June 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm AEST Free Organisers, South East Local Land Services, OzFish Eurobodalla Chapter, Eurobodalla Shire Council Venue: Batemans Bay Soldiers Club

The family of Nick Myhill who was involved in a freak accident on Sunday the 6th of June are extremely pleased to be able to update the public on Nick’s condi on. The family say "A er eight very long days in a coma, Nick woke up on Monday. "Nick is communica ng well with family and medical staff. He remembers what happened to him. At this stage we s ll don't know what the future holds for Nick, or the extent of any permanent damage. However he is alive, awake and responsive , which is absolutely amazing considering what he has been through. "We would like to thank the media and the general public for their support and prayers for Nick and our family during this awful me. "The Gofundme effort is doing amazingly and we are so apprecia ve of all the dona ons that have been made. We are s ll a way from our goal amount, however the dona ons to this point will go a long way to helping Nick in his recovery. "We will provide further updates on Nick’s condi on as we are able to in the coming weeks. For now we are enjoying having our beau ful boy back and spending as much me with him as we can, and looking forward to helping him celebrate his 19th birthday on the 27th of June, which only days ago we were not sure that he would see. Thank you to everyone for their ongoing support."

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Background On Sunday 6th of June 2021, Nick (who is about to turn 19) and Ma were doing what they love. What they have done hundreds of mes before. Early morning fishing off the coast of their home town Narooma. Un l a freak accident changed the course of their lives forever.

A whale surfaced from under the water, and landed on their boat. They had no warning and no idea the whale was nearby. Both men suffered injuries, however Nick's were severe. He went into a coma, with a broken back, and severe head injuries. Now Nick's family need help. They are having to stay hours away from their home to be with Nick. Medical expenses will be a burden to them financially. Nick comes from a family of extremely hard workers, and they have never asked anyone for help. This fund -raiser is to try and ease their stress financially at this me, so they can concentrate on Nick. Nick himself was due to start a new job this week. A close friend of Nick's mother and stepfather has set up a fundraiser to help them financially while they support Nick over the coming weeks and months.

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The Burrill Lake community is being invited to help shape the Princes Highway Corridor upgrade from the southern end of the Milton-Ulladulla Bypass through to the next stages of the upgrade as work powers Vol 16 September 15th 2017 ahead to deliver safer, more reliable trips on the South Coast. Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael

McCormack said a bypass of Milton-Ulladulla is key to transforming journeys along the New South Wales

South Coast.

“We know how important the Milton-Ulladulla Bypass is to the South Coast in alleviating congestion, particularly during holiday periods, but also in driving productivity and access to the region’s booming economy,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“Since 2019, the Federal Government has committed $900 million towards upgrading the Princes Highway

Corridor in New South Wales, which includes $400 million to make the Milton Ulladulla bypass a reality.”

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole said community input was pivotal to shaping a

Princes Highway upgrade that would meet the needs of locals now and into the future.

“We’re confident that the preferred route for the Milton-Ulladulla Bypass – the corridor reserved in 2013 – still provides the best outcome for locals and those travelling through the area, taking more than twice the amount of traffic from the existing highway in the future compared to other options,” Mr Toole said.

“We know about 8 in 10 journeys stop or stay in the area which means the option that provides the most opportunities for connectivity back into town would deliver the best outcomes for congestion, safety, and liveability.

“It also works for the communities and businesses along the route, which have planned for this corridor for almost a decade, and ensures local connections into Milton and

Ulladulla are maintained while we work with the community on the best design for the southern connection at Burrill Lake.

“We also recognise there are a range of views about how the proposed bypass should connect in to communities like Burrill

Lake and Dolphin Point which is why we’re establishing a Co-

Design Committee to allow community members to get down into the technical and engineering detail with the experts and help us identify the best outcome for that part of this gamechanging project.”

Senator for NSW Perin Davey said the Burrill Lake Co-Design

Committee will bring together the community to go through the traffic data, the environmental analysis and the geological constraints and identify the best option for the southern end of the bypass.

“The independent committee will include community groups, local residents, business owners and other government agencies, who will work with us to identify and recommend a

preferred connection option,” Senator Davey said.

“They will be shown all the data that Transport NSW has and is using to make its decisions, which can often make it clearer how complex the various factors are and help reconcile differing views in the community.” State Member for South Coast Shelley Hancock said the work of the Burrill Lake Co-Design Committee will coincide with work being done under the Batemans Bay to Burrill Lake upgrade, which will complement the benefits this bypass will bring. “We want to tap into the people who know this area best to ensure we get the highway upgrade this community deserves, with a focus on Burrill Lake and the southern connection of the Milton-Ulladulla Bypass,” Mrs Hancock said. “We want to assure residents that the co-design process will not delay delivery and our timeframe for the bypass remains unchanged – but we want to make sure we take the time to get this right, as you only get one chance to build major infrastructure like this. “A lot of people have different views on the project, but it’s important we come together to secure the best option to address the problems we have right now which include excessive congestion and safety issues in, and around, Milton and Ulladulla.” For more information about how to be involved in the Burrill Lake Community Co-design Committee, visit nswroads.work/bl2bb. To view a consultation summary report assessing the community’s feedback on the Milton Ulladulla bypass, visit nswroads.work/mub.

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Free microchipping for dogs and cats

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Eurobodalla residents can have their pet microchipped for free on Saturday 3 July at a free microchipping day at Batehaven. Pet owners can book in to bring their cat or dog to Corrigans Beach Reserve between 9am and 2pm to have their pet microchipped by Council rangers at no cost. RSPCA representa ves will be on hand to answer ques ons about dog and cat care, provide free pet nail clipping and distribute discount desexing vouchers, which will be available to everyone who gets their pet microchipped. Microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and when scanned reveal a unique iden fica on number, which can be linked to life me pet registra on. Council’s senior ranger John Gomez said microchipping was the most reliable way to be reunited with your pet if they’re lost. “Microchipping is the only way to permanently iden fy your pet,” he said. “In NSW all cats and dogs must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever happens first. “It only takes a few seconds and it’s a safe and simple procedure that causes li le discomfort to the animal.” Bookings are essen al for the free microchipping day and can be made with the RSPCA NSW Eurobodalla branch on 0429 488 200. Pet owners are asked to make sure dogs are on leads and cats are in carry cases. Above: Council’s senior ranger John Gomez, Louise Webb and Chris ne Allen from the RSPCA, ranger Mitchell S rling and ranger Kelly-Ann Marshall at the 2018 free microchipping day in Moruya. The day will be held in Batehaven this year on Saturday 3 July.

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community The Whale Inn And Restaurant Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Added To Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Merivale's NSW South Coast Portfolio

Merivale has purchased The Whale Inn, a boutique hotel and restaurant in Narooma on the New South Wales South Coast.

A hidden gem in the heart of the Eurobodalla region, The Whale Inn boasts breathtaking views of the inlet and beaches. It is home to seventeen individually-appointed rooms and suites, as well as a laidback restaurant and bar.

Merivale has taken over the custodianship of the property from Matthew Deveson and Jen Houghton-Deveson, who owned and operated the beloved inn for 15 years. Justin Hemmes, CEO of Merivale, said: "Matt was a true gentleman; a man of great kindness and dignity who truly loved Narooma and the wonderful people who call it home. It is an honour for us to continue Matt and Jen's legacy". Hemmes has made no secret of his love for Narooma and the South Coast, with Merivale having recently announced the purchase of The Quarterdeck, a tiki bar set on the shores of Forsters Bay. "Narooma has become my second home and the backdrop to so many of my happiest memories with my family. I think it is one of the most beautiful spots in the world", he said. Merivale will receive the keys to The Whale Inn this week. Accommodation will remain open, while the restaurant will close for a quick refresh, before opening again next month. Refurbishment plans for the property will be announced in due course. In March 2021 Merivale acquired The Quarterdeck in Narooma making it Merivale's first hospitality venue outside Sydney. Mr Hemmes said of Narooma "I think it is one of the most beautiful spots in the world, with a unique landscape, crystal clear waters and an amazing community of people who call it home. It has been an absolute privilege to spend so much time here over the past six years and I'm excited to now join the local business community". "One of the silver linings to come out of the last year is a heightened appreciation for our own backyard, an excitement to explore our spectacular country and its coastline. We are so lucky to call Australia home". "Set on the shores of Forsters Bay, The Quarterdeck has been an institution in the Eurobodalla community for decades. Originally an oyster grower's shed, it has been operating as a Tiki bar for the past twenty years." The Quarterdeck will trade as normal for the foreseeable future.

community Moruya Bypass Poll – Which op on do you Vol 16 September 15th 2017 prefer?

Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 At the moment the orange path has been selected as the preferred op on. But the

Moruya Chamber of Commerce would like to hear your thoughts and op on on that.

An online poll has been created asking the community for their preferred op on for the new Moruya bypass. All you have to do is select an op on and click submit, nothing else.

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Though it is s ll only early days for the Poll it appears that the preferred route is the Purple by a nose.

Of interest is the con nued ques on of who pays for the future maintenance of the old bridge and the sec on of highway that is bypassed? Will they become a council asset and a ratepayer burden?

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community Coila Lake Opened : 2nd time in a year

Vol 16 September 15th 2017 Vol 28 December 7th, 2017 Vol 48 April 27th 2018 Marine Rescue Tuross reports: "Coila Lake was opened to the sea again today. The spectacle was missed by many, as the poor weather conditions kept people indoors. But the dolphins didn’t miss it! Twice in the same year: how often does that happen?" Council is required to open the lake by its ICOLL Opening Policy when the lake reaches 2.0m in height as measured by Manly Hydrology.

A terrific initiative by the team at Visit Batemans Bay who are proactively promoting the town and those in it after Eurobodalla Council withdrew their Batemans Bay Visitor Centre

This week Visit Batemans Bay introduces Mat Hatcher:

There's not many people in the Bay that don't recognise our Chamber President and founder of the #visitbatemansbay movement. In the last 3 years alone, Mat has made an incredible contribu on to improving our community and its future: - Named Eurobodalla Local Hero - Founded popular local ar san coffee roaster Guerrilla Roasters - Founded the Bushfire relief group South Coast Dona ons Logis c Team - Raised $5k for NSW Rural Fire Service - Raised $5k for Cancer Council NSW at the 2020 Eurobodalla Dancing with the Stars - Currently President of the Batemans Bay Business and Tourism Chamber - Opened Narooma's waterside cafe Coral at The Marina - Hosted “Light up the Bay” at NYE - Commemora ng 1 year since the catastrophic fires hit our town - Hos ng Emergency Services Fun Day in July Mat's passion for advancing all of Eurobodalla is simply inspiring and we love that through Visit Batemans Bay we can bring more people from all over Australia to experience our slice of paradise.

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