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In this issue 4 Gosford Signs – 50 years one family 5 Bakehouse reopens – How loss of profits insurance saved The Bakehouse 7 June weekend booked out Summer season looking good 8 David Chandler puts developers on notice 8 Gosford Central nearing completion 9 Council launches NSW Planning Portal 9 Council adopts LSPS – with lots of modifications 9 University of Newcastle climbs into coveted Top 200 world rankings 10 Council approves Doyalson RSL redevelopment 11 2020 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Are ‘Celebrating Our Resilience’ 12 Dever returns to ORS Group 12 Magnolia Advisory opens Terrigal office 12 Finance broker opens office at Erina 13 Merger for Barker Ryan Stewart 14 RZK Group moves into new offices at Tuggerah Business Park 14 Sydney company opens Central Coast office 14 Star 104.5 kick starts local economy with a $104,000 in support packages 15 Bill Leak Gallery opens at Ettalong Beach 15 Waterline gallery exhibition in Ettalong Beach 15 Bouddi Foundation receives 33 grant applications
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Gosford Signs – 50 years one family THERE ARE TIMES when Succession Planning just happens. This is a story of a Central Coast business where succession has just happened and it is working. Barney Waters started his sign company 50 years ago this year outliving all the competition and now seeing their three sons taking over as signage heads into a new era of technology. Barney Waters started his career in the mid 1960s with ADS Displays , a subsidiary of 20th Century Fox hand painting signs to promote the movies that were showing at their cinemas across Sydney. He learned the art of the traditional signwriter that would endure for the next 25 years when computer aided signwriting was introduced and new technologies would take over and totally change the industry. In the 70s and early 80s there were six traditional signwriters servicing the whole of Gosford and Wyong all being oneman operations. Within a few years of setting up in Gosford Barney Waters relocated the business to Manns Road, West Gosford where it remained for the next 38 years and the name Gosford Signs would become the best known Sign Company on the Coast until moving to a new factory unit overlooking Manns Road in 2008. For Gosford Signs no job was too large or too small and service was the focus. The result has been that over the 50 years they have forged a close relationship with their customers. “Gosford, and now Central Coast Council are long term customers and they knew that when signs were needed in an emergency they could count on us, says Barney. And, this relationship continues. Some of the best known businesses on the Coast such as Sure Search Utility Location Services , Hansons Quarries,
The Gosford Signs Team: Lesley and Barney Waters (centre front) with Dane Best, Ben Waters, Andrew Waters, Matthew Waters and Emily Waters Hotondo Homes, Singo’s Butcheries, Australian Reptile Park , Central Coast Rural Fire Service , Stabalised Pavements Australia, Rivenlee Horse Floats and many national corporations as well as hundreds of local tradesmen have relied on Barney Waters and the Gosford Signs team for their signage needs. So what’s the reason for Gosford Sign’s success? Firstly, Barney Waters has always run it as a business, employing tradesmen and apprentices and moving with the times. “When the first CSR computer sign robot that cuts vinyl graphics came to Australia & I saw it operating I ordered one imme-
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diately. It was certainly the way of the future “From there on we have kept right up with all the new technology that includes digital printing, vinyl plotters and LED signage,” he said. “Today traditional signwriting is non-existent and the new technology has opened up a whole new market in graphic design, Point of Sale, vehicle wrapping and expanded the scope of signage,” says Barney. The last six years has seen Barney and Lesley’s three sons move into the business. While all three went out and pursued differing careers after leaving school they never forgot that when they were at school or on school holidays they learned the business particularly during busy times. In 2000, after a career in hospitality son Andrew came into the business as a graphic artist. Ben Waters, a highly qualified audio engineer, has worked in the business since leaving school on a part time basis although in recent years the demands of the business for sign assembly and installation has meant that he works full time in the business with the family In 2016 when Barney needed to take a step back from full time work son Matthew joined the business after a career in the Motor Trade and is now General Manager. Presently, daughter Emily is helping out in the business, after returning from the United Kingdom where she was a hotel manager. Meanwhile, Lesley Waters continues to work full time keeping control of the finances of the business as Office Manager.
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Bakehouse re-opens – How Loss of Profits saved The Bakehouse LIKE ALL INSURANCE policies the cost always seems to be a waste of money until a loss occurs and many businesses often find themselves underinsured. This was never the case for Paul and Kate Mackie owners of The Bakehouse Cafes who for the past twenty years have employed an insurance broker, taken their advice and always been fully insured and that includes Loss of Profits Insurance. They had a small claim many years ago but their claim this year following the massive storm on 9th February is the one that, had they not been covered for Loss of Profits would have wiped them out. The Mackies operate seven Bakehouse Cafes at Fountain Plaza Erina, Green Point Village, Avoca Beach, Lisarow Plaza, Gorokan, St Ives and an Artisan Bakehouse Café adjacent to their kitchen facility in the Erina Industrial Area which produces bread, pastries, cakes and pies for their shops. The Bakehouse kitchen facility is a substantial operation working seven days a week and employing twenty cooks and bakers. The retail shops employ around 60 people. The Bakehouse operation is not a mum and dad affair, it is a substantial business run on a professional business basis. The February storm caused large scale blackouts over a wide area including Erina, overwhelming the capabilities of Ausgrid. Ausgrid was owned by the NSW Government but was privatised and sold off to a Australian investor consortium in 2016. Late in the evening of the 9th February the power went down and would not
Paul Mackie return in some areas for six days. The Bakehouse kitchen facility was the last to get power back but that was only the start. It would take more than four months to recover. Step one for Paul Mackie of course was to contact Ausgrid and get some idea of the extent of the problem. All he could get was useless recorded messages and no means to speak to someone in authority who may have been able to help him. Certainly there was no indication as to when power might come back. He then notified his insurance broker and then set out to obtain a 100 kVA generator. He had less than twenty-four hours to get the power back, save some $200,000 worth of stock in his cool rooms and get back into production to supply his shops. In the past Ausgrid or as it was once known, EnergyAustralia, would have had access to a range of generators and emer-
gency work crews would have quickly been on the job getting power back. Not so in 2020. No one was interested and least of all the power company. It would be six uncertain days before power was restored. Because of the extent of the blackouts electricity generators were unobtainable even though Mackie was prepared to pay $250,000. Meanwhile the coolrooms and freezers were losing temperature and leaking out onto the epoxy floor lifting the surface off the concrete base. At the same time the ambient temperature in the kitchen was creating humidity that was causing mould to grown on all the equipment. While all this was happening Mackie’s insurance broker Jacob Ross from Affinity Insurance Services took control of the insurance claim. Specialist sanitizers had to be bought in to totally clean the whole premises along with the equipment the equipment. The power came back on six days later but so much damage was done that a new floor had to be laid and some replacement equipment had to be reinstalled. That took four months. The Bakehouse Cafes did not reopen until 4th June. Meanwhile the Mackie’s Loss of Profits Insurance cover and the advice of their broker saw that all staff were paid in full during this time, rents were paid and all the other overhead costs of running the business, along with the actual replacement of the floor and equipment were paid.
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Edgar Adams discusses local issues
How much has Council spent on Warnervale Airport? FIRST QUESTION THOUGH. Why does CCBR keep harping on about Warnervale Airport? Simple. We have been advocating for this airport for over 25 years, on the basis that the Central Coast needs to create real jobs (not government paid jobs) and good quality jobs where local residents can be paid wages comparable with the national standard and get a real career. The issue of Warnervale Airport is symptomatic of the attitudes of most of our political and community leaders whose sole interest is in maintaining the status quo for the vast majority of residents who are happy living on welfare or close to it. It also applies to most of the retiree population, that is those over 60 years of age (baby boomers) who have got more out of this country than any other generation before them and, now with COVID19 at least the next three or four generations who will be paying. We could call this group the ‘selfish’ generation because it is all about them. And the politicians are out there scratching their backs every day of the week. If you are a young person growing up here on the Central Coast or a young couple looking to bring up your family in this region, you have to be wondering what the future holds. The surf and the breeze is wonderful but there is more to life than that as we know. Warnervale Airport symbolises all the negative attitudes that pervades this region.
And so it was last month at Central Coast Council’s 22nd June zoom meeting (See page 16). Clr Best, every three months, moves for the Central Coast Aviation Hub Concept Plan to be put out on Public Exhibition. And the ALP + 2 Independents say no and they control council. This Central Coast Aviation Hub Concept Plan was developed by the Eaton Wyong Shire Council at a reported cost of $450,000. It is an excellent document although CCBR believes that any suggestion that it would in years to come be a regional passenger airport is a nonsense. Newcastle Airport is the regional airport and it services the Central Coast. We lost that opportunity 20 years ago. Warnervale Airport is a General Aviation airport and that is what we need. Everything else about the Concept Plan says that. In developing this Plan Council found someone who wanted to build aircraft at Warnervale and leased an area of land to them on a 40 year lease. Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI) then went ahead on plans to establish themselves at Warnervale. That was early in 2016. And then in May 2016 the NSW Government announced the amalgamation of the Councils. The Administrator did nothing as he saw it as a hot potato and then we got the Council we deserved.
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The first thing this council did was refuse to allow the Central Coast Aviation Hub Concept Plan to go on Public Exhibition and then reneged on the lease with AAI. The payout has been kept a secret. Why? So the question is: How much has Council spent on Warnervale Airport? - Getting out of the lease with AAI, developing the Concept Plan and that report from an arborist on trimming the trees at the northern approach. Clr McLachlan summed it up neatly. “Are you terrified what the ratepayers might think of this Concept Plan.” Finally, another high-rise residential development has been completed in the Gosford CBD (see page 8). Demolition of the old Union Hotel site has started and we will see a 28-storey twin tower development go in there. The Lederer Group are progressing the approval process for their redevelopment of the Kibbleplex site and the Leagues Club are well advanced with their twin-tower development. All good news for the future of Gosford!
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June long weekend booked out summer season looking good
Accom Holidays Director Stephen Brooks HOLIDAY LETTING AGENTS at Ettalong and Terrigal are reporting the best June long weekend for years. Stephen Brooks from Accom Holiday Rentals told CCBR that all their properties in Ettalong Beach, Terrigal and Avoca Beach were fully booked. “Due to the COVID19 lockdown we did not plan to let any of our properties,” he said. “But at the last minute the restrictions were changed allowing people to get away and the phones started ringing.” “However to be COVID19 compliant we had to get teams of cleaners into all our properties and get them ready for occupation. Although there are no guidelines for holiday lettings,” he said. Mr Brooks said that while it started with he June holiday weekend people are continuing to book in for the rest of June.’ Unfortunately for Ettalong Beach businesses many were caught unawares and were closed during the long weekend and are still closed. Bright outlook for summer 2020
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Avoca Beach, a popular holiday destination With overseas travel restrictions expected to continue well into 2021 the domestic travel market is expected to reap the benefits well into next year. Mr Brooks said that bookings are certainly heading that way. Accom manages close to 400 properties from Ettalong to Terrigal. An opportunity to cash in Mr Brooks said that for the next year tourism on the Central Coast will thrive and now is the time for businesses to get ready. “With five million people living just an hour or so away we have a fantastic opportunity to
take advantage of the situation,” he said. Backing up these comments Brett Hunter from Raine & Horne Terrigal and Avoca Beach said that their properties were all booked out over the June long weekend. “As soon as the government indicated that the lockdown would be eased but there would be no international travel our phones started ringing,” he said. Mr Hunter is predicting that the summer holidays will be as good as ever. “The Coast is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the situation. This summer should be a bumper,” he said.
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Chandler puts developers on notice
David Chandler OAM THE NSW GOVERNMENT has passed two new bills; the Design and Building Practitioners Bill 2020 and the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance and Enforcement Powers) Bill 2020, enacted to empower apartment owners and hold developers accountable for their work. The two bills will provide the legislation needed to support the government’s sixpillar building reform package. At the heart of the new legislation is an ability for the secretary of the Department of Customer Service to order the correction of “serious defects” in residential apartment buildings which will be overseen by the NSW Building Commissioner. Developers who directly fail to comply with performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia, that deny habitability or use of the building for its intended purpose or use banned products will be held accountable. The government has appointed David Chandler OAM as the state’s first Building Commissioner. Mr Chandler has more than 40 years experience in the building and construction industry. He has delivered major infrastructure projects including the new Parliament House in Canberra and Melbourne’s South Bank redevelopment. Mr Chandler said this new legislation would help restore confidence in the building sector which is at an all-time low. “Poor quality buildings and shoddy workmanship simply won’t fly anymore,” Chandler said. “We’ve got a robust plan in place to put the consumer first and improve transparency and accountability across the sector.” The bill comes shortly after the 2019 Design and Building Practitioners Bill, which passed through the NSW parliament last week. The new powers apply both to the construction of buildings going forward, but also to existing buildings built in the last ten years. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW JULY 2020
Council launches NSW Planning Portal CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL has taken steps to improve the development related application process with the launch of the NSW Planning Portal. Council’s Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox said the portal provides the community with consistency in processes across NSW. “The new online platform provides community and industry members with a digital experience that supports effective planning and decision making under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,” Mr Cox said. “From 16 June, all development applications, complying development certificates and construction, subdivision and occupation certificates as well as appointment of Council as a private certifier can be submitted through the online portal anywhere, anytime. “Once registered, users can view, manage, track and progress applications online via their user dashboard. They will also be able to submit documents and be notified when decisions have been made. “Gone are the days for the need to fill out paper development applications. This new online process is essentially a one-stopshop to make the application process easier overall.” Mayor Lisa Matthews said the online portal reinforces Council’s commitment towards more efficient customer experiences and streamlining processes. “Central Coast Council is just one of many local government areas that have adopted
the move to the State Government’s NSW Planning Portal,” Mayor Matthews said. “As we shift to a digital age, the new portal provides a greater level of transparency, allows easier access to information and lodging of these important processes to benefit our community. “This new portal will offer our customers with convenience and the tools required to meet their development needs more effectively.” Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello said ePlanning is a big win for homeowners and will transform the planning system. “This initiative puts the customer at the centre of the DA process by eliminating paperwork, allowing applications to be submitted anywhere in real-time, avoiding delays and boosting transparency,” Mr Dominello said. “This is great news for Central Coast residents, and I commend the Council for their leadership in getting on board.” From 16 June, all development related applications and post consent certificates must be now submitted to Council online through the NSW Planning Portal. These include: • Development Applications • Section 4.55 Modification Applications • Complying Development Certificates • Construction Certificates • Occupation Certificates • Subdivision Certificates • Appointments of Council as a Private Certifier.
Council adopts LSPS – with lots of modifications Having been pushed by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces The Hon. Rob Stokes to get the Central Coast Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) lodged with the Department by 30th June, it took Central Coast Councillors until the 29th June to approve the document. Prevaricating on the issue of the Consolidated LEP and the LSPS it seems that the Minister is waking up to this Council. In March Council had asked for an extension of twelve months to get the LSPS completed. The Consolidated LEP and LSPS are vital for investors who see a future in the region while this council is doing all it can to hold the place back. Council staff who have been working to get the LSPS out in accordance with the requirements of the Department presented their Recommendations for the 29th June meeting. However, Deputy Mayor Jan Smith put forward an amended motion
with “27 changes to a document I received an hour ago,” said Clr Greg Best. In the end the LSPS was approved with Clrs Burke, Best, McLachlan and Gale voting against. A media release put out by council says, “The Plan aims to balance the social, environmental and economic outcomes for the region over the next 20 years by directing our growth to existing centres, along growth corridors and within planned precincts,” Mayor Matthews said. “As a Council we’re committed to achieving sustainable growth for the Central Coast and this Plan allows us to meet and deliver on our core responsibilities in a sustainable way. The Plan is an iterative document that will be able to be reviewed and improved as circumstances and community aspirations change over time,” said Mayor Matthews The big question is what is the definition of “sustainable growth”?
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Gosford Central nearing completion
EQ Projects’ Gosford Central development nearing completion Sydney apartment developer, EQ Projects, is on track to complete their Gosford development by the end of August. Gosford Central at 277-279 Mann Street, Gosford is opposite Gosford Railway Station and comprises 57 units in total plus two ground floor commercial retail shops. The 13-level $30 million project was approved in 2014 during the time of last days of the McKenna / Anderson Gosford Council when it was approved as a 52- unit development. EQ Projects acquired the site after the DA approval and moved quickly to develop the site. EQ Projects Director Andrew Young said, “Gosford Central is our first development on the Central Coast. We were drawn to Gosford by its magical waterways, countless recreational attractions and lifestyle offering.” “This appeal was further heightened by Gosford’s comfortable commute to Sydney (1:15hr by train); and the
tremendous growth opportunities that will result from improvements in infrastructure and both Federal and State Government investment in the Central Coast region,” he said. Richard Faulkner from sales agents Gittoes East Gosford said that 49 units of 1, 2 and 3-bedrooms have sold at prices ranging from $490,000 to $535,000 “There has been a range of buyers from first home buyers, down sizers and investors with the majority coming from Sydney,” Mr Faulkner said. The two commercial shop spaces are for sale. Shop 1: 106m2, 3 car spaces, $450,000 +GST Shop 2: 76m2, 2 car paces, $342,000 +GST EQ Projects was set up in July 2015 being a coming together of builders and developers with over 100 years of combined experience. In that time, they have completed in excess of 700 apartments in the Sydney Metro area and have more in the pipeline.
University of Newcastle climbs into coveted Top 200 in the world rankings In just one year, the University of Newcastle has climbed ten places to sit among the world’s Top 200 universities in the prestigious 2021 QS World University Rankings, results released today confirmed. The Top 200 result continues the University’s year-on-year improvement in these rankings since 2014. The 2021 QS World University Rankings considered 1604 institutions and contained 47 new entrants. Maintaining a positive trajectory is testament to our University’s sustained emphasis on quality of output, as well as a strong and growing network of industry relationships. Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO said that the move from 207 to 197 in twelve months reflected the University’s unwavering focus on delivering excellence in teaching, learning and research in difficult circumstances. “Our sector is facing a number of unprecedented external challenges and the University of Newcastle itself has dealt with bushfires, droughts as well as a pandemic affecting our students, staff and communities in the past year,” Professor Zelinsky said. “What this outstanding result shows is that despite these external impacts, our teaching, research and academic staff have continued to deliver inspiring and innovative programs for our students and lead critical research breakthroughs.” “Higher Education is always a competitive sector both in Australia and internationally, and we are incredibly proud to continue our ascent in the QS World University Rankings,” he said. “In addition to recognising our staff, I am grateful to our impressive alumni network for being such positive ambassadors for the University – enhancing our institution’s reputation on the local, national and world stage,” he said. “2021 will continue to test our resolve to exceed our benchmarks and further build our high standing on the domestic and international higher education stage. I know the University will meet our challenges head-on.”
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Council approves Doyalson RSL redevelopment PRE-REZONING STRUCTURE PLAN
Darren Thornton CEO Doylo Lifestyle Group CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL, at its 27 April meeting unanimously approved a rezoning for a major housing and recreation redevelopment at Doyalson to be undertaken by the Doylo Lifestyle Group as part of the expansion of the DoyalsonWyee RSL Club. The Planning Proposal will now go to the Minister for Planning for determination. The proposed major housing and recreation redevelopment and expansion of the Club premises is on a 45 ha on site on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway north from Wentworth Avenue over a 20 year timeframe. The proposal is for 140 low density residences and 220 manufactured homes in a seniors village with medical facilities, childcare centre, service station, food outlets, motel/hotel accommodation, recreation facilities including indoor sports centre, go cart track, paintball and expansion of the Raw Challenge course. Doylo Lifestyle Group CEO, Darren Thornton, said that they wanted to start construction as soon as possible after approval from the Minister. “One of the greatest things about this development is that it will be a destination hub at the northern end of the coast,” he said. “The first stage will be traffic lights at a new intersection where Raw Challenge is now, and the childcare and medical centre, fast food outlets and garage which will be on one side of the intersection,” Mr Thornton said. The second stage will include the recreation hub including the expansion and relocation of Raw Challenge with the residential component and seniors’ living village being in the final third stage. Mr Thornton said there had been a lot of restrictions because of mine subsid-
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Subsidence Advisory NSW said the project could proceed, with certain regulations. “That has been one of our biggest hurdles,” he said. A biodiversity strategy has been developed to preserve and protect vegetation on site and will be reviewed by the Department of Environment. A council report said that based on the indicative concept plan, about 9ha of land would be cleared with 10.9ha to be retained and revegetated. A biodiversity assessment undertaken by Eco Logical Australia revealed that there is 2.8ha of endangered ecological community (EEC) and 12.8ha of native vegetation, and the concept plan proposes to retain 90 percent (0.1ha) of EEC and 30 percent (3.9ha) of native vegetation. There will be 4.3ha of native revegetation within the proposed 15m to 65m biodiversity corridors. The report said the total area of retained
10.9ha, which is more than the total area of vegetation to be removed. Council said that the planning proposal would result in a positive social outcome for increased housing in the northern part of the Coast while exceeding employment targets proposed in the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan. “We are putting down foundations now, and it’s another good economic driver for the north, which desperately needs those jobs,” Cr Greg Best said. According to Council, the proposal is generally consistent with the applicable State Environmental Planning Policies and relevant guidelines set out within the regional and local plans, including the Central Coast Regional Plan. Council will now develop a planning proposal which will go to the NSW Planning Minister, who decides whether it can proceed and on what conditions.
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2020 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Are ‘Celebrating Our Resilience’ THE BOARD OF the Hunter Manufacturing Awards Inc (HMA) have confirmed that the Awards will go ahead in 2020! HMA Chair, Steven Smith, said that it is even more important during this time of uncertainty to celebrate our Region’s manufacturers, to promote and profile their ability to innovate and adapt during the COVID-19 situation and to celebrate their resilience. The event will be on a smaller scale to previous years’ events, with guest numbers in accordance with the Government compliance at the time. Held on Friday, 23rd October 2020, this year’s awards are moving to the Merewether Surfhouse. The number of categories will be reduced from 13 to seven in 2020 and will include a revamp of the current categories and criteria to be more in keeping with the changing manufacturing sector. The rebranding of HMA was part of HMA’s Strategic Plan introduced in 2019, with the update of categories to be introduced as part of the 2020 Awards, in keeping with the HMA mission and goals to ‘inspire vibrant and enduring manufacturing in the Hunter’. The award categories for this 2020 are: • Rising Star Award • Collaboration Partnership Award • Outstanding Start-Up Award • Sustainable Operations Award • Manufacturing Pivot Award
2019 Manufacturer of the Year (from the Central Coast), CHAMBERLAIN. (left to right) HMA Chair, Steven Smith, Graeme Sheekey, Head of Operations - Chamberlain and Aaron Stilburn, Major Sponsor, Downer • M anufacturer of the Year < 50 employees • Manufacturer of the Year > 50 employees A one-off award in 2020 is the Manufacturing Pivot award, to celebrate a local manufacturing business that has navigated the challenges brought about in business due to COVID-19, pivoting to generate new offerings, retain jobs or open their products and services to new markets. This award will be in honour of Rod Murphy of R&R Murphy, a long-term advocate for manufacturing in the region and 2018 Board Award winner who sadly and unexpectedly passed away in March this year. Manufacturer of the Year Award winners will win trips to an overseas destination to visit other companies, a trade fair or event that will enable their company to further their business or make important contacts in an endeavour to grow and develop their company. An Incentive Prize will be sponsored by helloworld Business Travel Group which will
give finalists an opportunity to win a trip for two people to any city in Australia or New Zealand. HMA will contribute $1,000 towards incidental expenses for the winner of this Prize. The prize will be drawn at the Awards Event. Due to COVID-19 it was necessary for the 2020 Launch to be a non-physical event. Usually hosted at our Manufacturer of the Year award winner’s premises, 2019 winner Chamberlain, who would have hosted the Launch, has provided a case study and video of their premises, profiled on the HMA website. Registrations and applications for the 2020 Hunter Manufacturing Awards can be summitted via hma.org.au. Applications close 31s August 2020. The HMA Awards Night will be staged on Friday 23 October at Merewether Surfhouse. Tickets will be available through the HMA website.
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Dever returns to ORS Group
Rod Dever Rod Dever has returned to the ORS Group, a company he worked with for almost sixteen years until 2018, as National Job Development and Marketing Manager and will be based in Gosford. In 2018 ORS sold their employment services contracts to Serendipity Pty Ltd trading as APM Employment, a major player in employment markets Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, Japan and China. Mr Dever transitioned to APM as the NSW Learning and Development Coordinator. He commenced with The ORS Group as a Marketing and Placement Officer and soon progressed to take on the role of local Business Development Manager and quickly moved on to State Business Development Manager (NSW) and then National Business Development Manager with the ORS Group. ORS specialises in workplace rehabilitation and health and other related services.
“APM are an amazing company who have been very supportive of me personally and professionally over the past two years. They have a great brand and reputation in the marketplace” said Mr Dever. “The opportunity to return to ORS was just too great to turn down and I look forward to the opportunities and challenges the new role will offer and really feel like I am going home, having worked alongside the ORS Leadership team for many years in the past. Mr Dever is President of the Gosford Erina Business Chamber and has been a Director of the Chamber and the NSW Business Chamber Central Coast for many years. Magnolia Advisory opens Terrigal office
Mitchell Atkins and Adam Hoskins Magnolia Capital Group, the property, advisory and investment group headed by Central Coast based entrepreneur Mitchell Atkins, has opened a dedicated consulting firm Magnolia Advisory and has recently established their head office at Terrigal.
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Magnolia Advisory is an international advisory and consultancy firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Hong Kong, and Singapore and offers a full suite of professional services to select clientele, such as corporate advisory, business advisory, mergers & acquisitions, board advisory and taxation advice. The firm went on a recruiting drive in early 2020 that has seen a near all-female team build strong credentials across restructuring, advisory, tax and compliance practice areas that has been called on heavily through the Covid-19 crisis. Managing Partner, Adam Hoskins, said that the business has been focussing on supporting clients in uncharted territory was critical to their success. Amy Mitchell, and accountant, who has worked with Magnolia Advisory since it was set up early last year has been appointed Associate Director and Maria Constanza, Associate. Finance broker opens office at Erina CoastFin finance and mortgage brokers have opened an office in Fountain Plaza Erina. Director Luke Talbot founded CoastFin in early 2019 after working with Erina Chartered Accountants HD Accounting and Business Consultants and operated as HD Finance for three years. Mr Talbot’s career in finance started when he joined the nab bank in their specialised healthcare banking division NABHealth as a medical finance banker eighteen years ago at their St Leonards office.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Merger for Barker Ryan Stewart
Luke Talbot After a four year period during the GFC when he was CEO of Hardy Mining Pty Ltd at Toronto he rejoined the nab bank as a Business Analyst in Newcastle and subsequently moved to the bank’s Central Coast Business Banking office. Mr Talbot said CoastFin’s mission is to create a lending experience which is effortless and rewarding to their clients. “Our aim is to build a strong personal relationship with our clients and ultimately becoming their trusted partner in finance and mortgage broking. CoastFin were Finalists in The Adviser Australian Broking Awards 2019 in categories; New Office of the Year, Newcomer of the Year – Regional and Regional Office of the Year and Finalist in The Adviser Better Business Awards 2020 NSW/ACT in the Best New Office category.
Garry Ryan, Glen Barker and Ian Stewart Barker Ryan Stewart has long had a presence in the Central Coast, with Director Ian Stewart establishing the Central Coast based town planning consultancy Stewart Planning Group in the early 2000s. In 2009, Stewart Planning Group merged with Barker Ryan Consulting to form Barker Ryan Stewart, a diversified consultancy providing town planning, civil engineering, traffic engineering, surveying, strata and subdivision certification, and RMS project verification services to the property and infrastructure development sectors. The fast-growing, multi-award-winning
firm now has offices in Sydney, Central Coast, Hunter Valley and South East Queensland and has worked on over 3000 projects with a total construction value of over $6 billion. The addition of Pulver Cooper & Blackley (PCB) has further increased the capacity and capabilities of Barker Ryan Stewart. Founded in 1930, PCB has a long and established history and is one of the larger providers of surveying, civil engineering, town planning, project management and Hunter Water design and certification services in the Hunter region.
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RZK Group moves into new offices at Tuggerah Business Park
RZK Group Principal Claudia Rosznercki and Project Manager Vince La Rosa
Peninsula Village Umina Beach project nearing completion
RZK Group, architects and project managers, have moved into new offices at the recently completed 12 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah Business Park complex. Architect and Principal Claudia Rosznercki founded RZK in 2010 and had operated from her home studio at Wamberal. Ms Rosznercki gained her degree in architecture in Argentina and migrated to Australia in 2002 and worked in a design and project management capacity for Westfield Limited.
Builder of 35 years, Vince La Rosa joined RZK in 2006 as Project Manager. Their capabilities enables RZK to offer architecture, interior design, project management and construction management services. RZK’s current project is the design and project management of the$30 million Peninsula Villages project at Umina Beach which will be completed in July this year. Apart from other projects in Sydney RZK designed the Alkira Childcare Centre at Wamberal.
Sydney company opens Central Coast office
Kimberlie McNabb with Rod Laycock Nursing, disability and home care staffing service Meditech has opened an office in Gosford to service the Central Coast Region. Established some twenty years ago and based at Strathfield in Sydney, Meditech employs around 550 people and is developing a growing team on the Central Coast. Meditech Director, Rod Laycock said that the company had identified a need on the Central Coast for their services, particularly in the area of home care services for the aged and disabled. “Unlike most services Meditech do not charge Administration CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW JULY 2020
Fees on Home Care Packages,” Mr Laycock said, providing 100% of funds for services. About 70% of Meditech’s services are in the aged care and disability care sector while 30% is labour hire to the industry, this includes support for residential nursing homes offering a broad range of staff including Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants and Support Workers. Kimberlie McNabb, a local Central Coast resident who was formerly a Case Manager for Meditech, has been appointed Central Coast Manager.
Star 104.5 kick starts local economy with a $104,000 in support packages Star 104.5 has announced the launch of Rabbit & Sarah’s $104,000 Kick Start the Coast, an initiative offering small businesses a marketing campaign that drives their business and the Central Coast economy, both heavily hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Star 104.5 is offering each recipient a radio advertising and digital campaign to profile their products and services. COVID-19 has had an extensive impact around the world and countless businesses have suffered loss of income, reduction in staffing, and a decrease in customers, whilst incurring ongoing operation costs. Rabbit & Sarah’s $104,000 Kick Start the Coast will provide an opportunity for local businesses to be nominated and share their story of how they have been impacted, what changes they have had to make and what their hopes are for the future of their business after COVID-19. The power of advertising has never been more important than it is during this challenging time. Forty five businesses will receive a support package including professionally written and produced radio commercials to air on Star 104.5 throughout July, a dedicated online article written about their business and published on social media, and presence across Instagram, all of which will inspire the people of the Central Coast to buy local and support the local economy. Paul Moltzen, Star 104.5 Commercial Director and Market Lead said, “This hallmark opportunity for the people of the Central Coast and their businesses is our commitment to seeing them thrive, but is also about recognising that often these business owners have put their whole life into building their dream and are suffering an emotional loss too. We are so proud to be able to do our bit and give the local economy a Kick Start. Rabbit and Sarah are passionate about each individual they talk with, recognising their struggles, and it feels for all of us at Star 104.5, that we are doing something truly meaningful.” Entries for Rabbit & Sarah’s $104,000 Kick Start the Coast are open until Monday 6 July at star1045.com.au with selected businesses sharing their experience with Rabbit & Sarah in the breakfast show between 6 and 9am each weekday until Friday 10 July.
THE ARTS
Bill Leak Gallery opens at Ettalong Beach THE WORKS OF one of Australia’s most celebrated cartoonists and caricaturists have found a home in the Bill Leak Gallery which opened at Ettalong Beach last month. Bill Leak died of a heart attack in May 2017 aged 61 and his son Johannes has established the gallery as a memorial to his father who lived for many years at Wagstaffe. In a career that spanned some 40 years he became well known for his wit and irreverent style towards politicians and others with a focus on political correctness. In the mid-1970s he studied drawing and painting at the Julian Ashton Art School, Sydney, and first started exhibiting his work in 1978 while living in Germany. He returned to Australia in 1982, exhibited in Sydney and began his career as a cartoonist by submitting cartoons to The Bulletin. He worked on the Sydney Morning Herald from 1985 until 1994, when he joined The Australian. Leak’s work as a cartoonist enabled him to cease exhibiting while continuing to paint. The critic Robert Hughes, whose portrait he painted in 2001, described Leak as “the best painter never to have won the Archibald Prize.” The Manly Art Gallery presented a retrospective of his portraits in December 2013. He won two News Awards for Cartoonist of the Year, nine Walkley awards for excellence in journalism, nineteen Stanley Awards from the Australian Cartoonists’ Association and was an Archibald Prize finalist twelve times. His portraits of Bob Hawke and Bill Hayden hang in Parliament House,
Marijke Greenway
Johannes Leak Canberra, and his portraits of Sir Donald Bradman, Dick Woolcott and Robert Hughes are in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, also in Canberra. Leak’s novel Heart Cancer was published by ABC Books in 2005 and he published four collections of his political cartoons: Drawing Blood (Allen & Unwin, 1998), Moments of Truth (Scribe, 2005), UnAustralian of the Year (Scribe, 2012) and Trigger Warning (Wilkinson Publishing, 2017) which was launched by Sir Les Patterson only two days before his sudden death by heart attack on March 10, 2017. The Bill Leak Gallery will feature the huge number of Bill Leak’s works over his lifetime that his son has unearthed with some being for sale.
Bouddi Foundation receives 33 grant applications The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts reports that they have received thirty-three applications for 2020 Arts Grants. Artistic genres most popular are singer/ songwriters, and visual artists (including painters, film-makers, photographers). Other applications cover classical and jazz musicians including piano, guitar and sax; musical theatre performers; dancers in classical, contemporary and indigenous genres, a writer (significant as the new grant from publishers Allen and Unwin is for writers), and an Art Theorist who aspires to be a curator of exhibitions. Almost a third of applicants are previous grant winners with a proposal to further their creative artistic development. Applicants will compete for grants of up to $5000. Unlike “prizes,” Foundation grants are based on a proposal for equipment,
Waterline gallery exhibition
tuition, or relevant educational travel and the grantee is expected to complete the approved plan. According to Foundation Committee Member Joy Park, this year’s applicants “represent a very high standard of talented artists across a broad range of ages from across the Central Coast. 2020 is the Foundation’s tenth year of grant-giving, and in this year of pandemic and bushfires, BFA Chair John Bell has noted the profound effect of the current Coronavirus pandemic postponed domestic and international travel and cancelled educational courses. Subject to COVID-19 restrictions, it is planned that auditions by select panels of experts in each of the genres represented will take place in July or August. Auditions may of necessity be digital, or in person.
For Marijke Greenway, travelling around Australia with late husband John, was filled with capturing the beauty of the vast land from deserts to the ocean. “The coastline goes on forever”, Marijke says, “I captured what I experienced along the way.” There is ochre dessert, meandering outback creeks, stormy seas and even the odd regatta. Her exhibition at the Waterline Gallery at the Re:Publik Café in Ettalong Beach will be on from the end of July for two months. Born in Holland, grown up in South Africa, Marijke settled in Australia in 1988 and became very active in art. Eventually she focused on oils, watercolours and acrylic. Acknowledged as a popular watercolour and mixed media teacher, Marijke has tutored for over 20 years. The list of accolades is long and Marijke showed her artwork in both, group and solo exhibitions and contributed to art magazines and newspapers. Besides in her gallery in Pearl Beach, Marijke Greenway has shown her work for over a decade at the Palm House in Sydney’s Botanic Garden as well as the Royal Easter Show. Marijke Greenway opens her studio in Pearl Beach at certain times and is also open by appointment, her show of nearly 30 works at the Waterline Gallery at the Re:publik Café – including encaustic paintings - is on till later this year, currently, the café is open for take away from 9.00am daily.
Grants will be awarded at the annual awards ceremony set for Sunday 15 November at Wagstaffe Hall. As in previous years BFA Chairman and noted Actor/ Director John Bell brings an amazing friend to perform. This year, John will be on stage with internationally acclaimed pianist, Simon Tedeschi, and will entertain with a combination of spoken word and music. It will be fantastic! CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW JULY 2020
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Councillors fudge on Airport again THE ISSUE OF Warnervale Airport continues to blight the Central Coast with the whole region desperately in need of employment. A Notice of Motion from Councillors Best and McLachlan at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 June 2020 saw a lengthy debate resulting in the motion being amended to suit the anti-airport councillors. The debate which was the last item on the Agenda required extra time to be debated. Clr Best, who has brought forward numerous motions since the election of Council to get the Central Coast Airport Master Plan, which was produced at a cost of $450,000 during the Administration of Council, placed on Public Exhibition. Essentially Clr Best’s efforts are for Council to formally consult with the community through the ‘formal’ release of the Central Coast Airport Master Plan stages 1 to 5. Speaking to the Motion Clr McLachlan said that as a new councillor he didn't understand the airport from the outset, and he would support whatever the community thought. Clr McLachlan said that behind closed doors, millions were spent on sending a new business away from the Coast. He said that Economic Development Director, Jamie Barclay had spoken at a business meeting at Mingara and said the airport had the potential for 5000 jobs. “Why are you against jobs? If the community is against this, let them tell us,” said Clr McLachlan Clr Marquet said,. “Councillors terrified
ratepayers might like an airport on the Central Coast However, the ALP plus 2 Independent councillors have never let the community speak and this proved to be the case again. Some of the comments by councillors who oppose the airport during the debate are worth noting: Cr Hogan amendment: Council note that we've engaged an independent consultant on the key issues regarding the development of the airport and associated projects and we're waiting on the Government for the WAR Act review and the masterplan is already on the website for all to see. Cr Hogan says the community has vehemently said no to the airport. Cr MacGregor says the masterplan is old and flawed and put up by the administrator. We have this argument every three months, it doesn't stack up. It is silly petty games, he says. Cr Greenaway amendment: That the State Government release its reasons for its 2017 decisions in its review of the WAR Act which ultimately saw the retention of the Act. Cr Smith: It really disturbs me that Crs Best, McLachlan and Marquart say we are against jobs. We have established the Warnervale Working Group to progress work on employment opportunities in the Warnervale area and we have to get those jobs into the north. These three gentlemen are trying to take us back to an old concept.
Council dumps Gosford – Ordinary Meetings now at Wyong At its meeting held 24 February 2020, Council resolved it amend the Code of Meeting Practice to provide that Council Meetings will be held at Wyong Chambers (2 Hely Street, Wyong). That Council note the operational measures that staff will be implementing to assist in managing Council meetings, which will increase in stringency should safety concerns remain. That Council amend the Code of Meeting Practice to provide that all briefings will be held at Gosford Administration Building (49 Mann Street, Gosford). The report to Council says: This is recommended as the facilities at Wyong are bespoke facilities for the conduct of meetings such as Council Meetings. The building configuration at Gosford limits what can be done practically. Having the Chambers on the first floor results in access and exit challenges, while the structural requirements limit the ability to have a larger space with additional capacity.
Draft Parking Study and implementation Plan Central Coast Council’s Draft Parking Study and Implementation Plan comes off Public Exhibition on 6th July. Council has been working on the Plan since 2018 and between the 7th November and 9th December 2018 ran a community survey across key areas of the region including: Woy Woy, Wyong, Terrigal, The Entrance, Ourimbah, Gosford City Centre and Lisarow, Tuggerah and Warnervale train stations. The Study says that an analysis of the Central Coast’s Parking data, and our expected population growth, reveals that Council’s parking investment should focus on key centres along the Central Coast and Newcastle Rail Corridor. These centres have existing parking issues and include Gosford, Woy Woy, Tuggerah, and Wyong. There are only minor parking issues in the remaining focus areas, which are predominantly located along the coastline. Priority Areas Gosford City Centre The report says that Gosford has an immediate need to find new car parking options to offset the expected redevelopment of Kibbleplex, and to cater for recent major CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW JULY 2020
developments in the commercial core. There is also a long term need for more all-day parking. Providing this extra parking in Gosford needs to be carefully managed to avoid oversupply, which would encourage more people to park in the commercial core at the expense of other, more sustainable, strategies. This parking could be provided on the fringe and be supported by frequent shuttle bus services, on-demand bus services and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists. Based on a detailed review of the existing parking situation, the following are some of the key points: > The publicly available all-day parking supply within the commercial core is now at practical capacity now, > There are 706 paid parking spaces at the Gosford City Car Park, including a mix of allocated and publicly available spaces, and although this car park is well used, this use could be improved > There are currently 535 free car parking spaces at the Kibbleplex Centre.. However, the car park has been planned for demolition.
Short-term 2023 Short term strategies include using spare capacity at Gosford City Car Park (if possible), Use spare parking capacity at the Central Coast Leagues Club (if possible), Build car parks on the fringe of the commercial core (approximately 1000 spaces), Implement a ‘Park n Ride (Bus)’ scheme to service the car parks on the fringe of the commercial core, and run a shuttle bus loop service into, and around, the commercial core Medium term 2028 Expand the ‘Park n Ride (Bus and Cycle’s) schemes, and include parking sites on the eastern side of the Central Coast and Newcastle Line Long-term 2038 Build a new parking station (or stations) on the fringe of the commercial core, and within 800m walking distance of the Gosford Train Station (approximately 1,000 spaces). Other priority areas are: Woy Woy, Tuggerah and Wyong The Central Coast Council’s Draft Parking Study and Implementation Plan can be accessed online from Council’s website
PROPERT Y NEWS
Transport NSW’ West Gosford properties auctioned off With the West Gosford Intersection now well and truly complete Transport NSW put their four surplus properties to auction on Friday
26th June through agent Karen Aubrey from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast. A total of 21 registered bidders were present.
415 Manns Road, West Gosford
With wide frontage to Manns Road this level 973sqm lot is currently subject to tenancies with existing lease expiring 29th July 2020 at a rental of $20,394.00 per annum. Zoning is IN1 – General Industrial. 4 Dyer Crescent, West Gosford
A vacant, level, triangular lot of 1,205sqm With a total 10 bids this lot was passed in with the highest bid reaching $350,000 against a vendor bid of $380,000. The property was subsequently sold after auction for $380,000 (GST not applicable being first sale of crown land) to a local plumbing company.
The property sold under the hammer for $635,000.00 (GST not applicable – Going Concern). A Sydney pool company was the successful bidder. two units and concrete hardstand at the front of the buildings. Both units are separately leased for 2 years at a total rental of $54,008 per annum gross. With a total of four bids including the vendor bid the property sold under the hammer for $$1,050,000 (GST not applicable – Going concern). The buyer was local ceramics company who will occupy the premises on the expiry of the leases in September 2021. 21 Grieve Road, West Gosford
20 Grieve Road, West Gosford
An irregular shaped lot of 1,538sqm with 618sqm building thereon and comprising
An irregular shaped lot of 913sqm zoned IN1 – General Industrial with 1950’s style 2-bedroom residence thereon. Currently leased on a month to month expired lease for $380.00 per week. This property was passed in with bids only reaching $440,000. It is now on the market for $475,000 (GST not applicable – Going Concern) through LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast.
Darkinjung proposal for residential at Kariong A DARKINJUNG LOCAL Aboriginal Land Council planning proposal to rezone land in Kariong will see more than half the site safeguarded for environmental conservation while allowing for around 70 residential lots to be developed. Darkinjung Chairperson Matthew West said the Planning Proposal would see 7.1ha of the 13.2ha site on Woy Woy Road, Kariong rezoned E2 environmental conservation, making it an untouchable green space to protect the bush and resident animal populations. The proposal follows an announcement in August 2019 by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, The Hon Rob Stokes that the Darkinjung Land Council had submitted its first rezoning for independent review under the NSW Government’s new planning framework to provide indigenous people with greater powers to determine the use of their land. With 3,700 hectares the Darkinjung are the largest non-Government landowner on the Central Coast. “We seek to develop the remainder of the site for residential housing that will help us realise the community, economic and social aspirations we have for our people and the broader community on the Central Coast. ”Darkinjung is working closely with the NSW Government to develop a new planning framework to provide Aboriginal people with greater ability to determine the use of their land. The suite of measures includes an Interim Development Delivery Plan that is a pipeline of sites that Darkinjung has prioritised to realise its economic, cultural and conservation aspirations. The Kariong project is one of a number Darkinjung has at various stages of assessment in the delivery pipeline, including proposals in Somersby, Wallarah and Lake Munmorah that total 331.5ha of its land of which 66% (213ha) is earmarked to be zoned environmental conservation and kept as green corridors.“ The Kariong Planning Proposal is being assessed by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE/LEASE
FOR SALE
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH
WYOMING - PRIME SHOWROOM / OFFICE
2 vacant strata units in 1 line, each unit is approx. 135m2. Zoned IN1, this has been occupied for many years as a hobby shop (retail use) & is currently located between a VET & GYM. TO BE AUCTIONED ON 9TH JULY ON-SITE @11AM
WYOMING
WEST GOSFORD – WAREHOUSE/OFFICES/ STORAGE
Zoned IN1, approx. 4,078m2 in total. Dimensions, approx. 48.8m wide x 83m deep. Surrounded by new modern warehouses & businesses. Couple min drive to the M1 MTWY to Sydney or Newcastle. FOR SALE $1,050,000 + GST
GOSFORD –CBD LOCATION RETAIL SHOP COMMUNITY CENTRE ON A LARGE PARCEL OF LAND
SOMERSBY - INDUSTRIAL LAND
Previously used as a Childcare Centre with DA Approval (49 child placements) approx. 1,992m2. 500m from Wyoming Public School. Growing commuter location, R2 zoned with surplus land area. TO BE AUCTIONED 4TH JULY ON-SITE @9:45AM
Approx. 5,098m2 in total, approx. 3,336m2 net land area to build on. Close to the M1 MWY. Approx. 1hr from Sydney. Fully serviced, all Council Contributions have been paid. FOR SALE $995,000 + GST
LISAROW – FREEHOLD INDUSTRIAL
This unique property consists of two main structures including a substantial 475m2 (approx.) industrial facility, a 3 bedroom dwelling which could be used together or separately. FOR SALE – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
This outstanding freehold property is zoned IN1 & consists of (approx.) 4,000m2 of high clearance industrial factory/warehouse space, including large mezzanine areas & quality office space. FOR LEASE - $390,000 G/PA + GST Approx. 350m2 + hardstand approx. 130m2. Features include, toilet, shower, kitchen, double street access, high bay LED lighting. The property has not been on the market for 18 years!! FOR LEASE $52,000 N/PA + GST
SOMERSBY – LAND , DA APPROVED TO BUILD
COORANBONG - RESIDENTIAL & INDUSTRIAL
BERKELEY VALE - HEIGHT, ACCESS, SIZE!
WOY WOY - FREESTANDING WAREHOUSE
Reception, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, disabled access & amenities, showroom/admin room, high clearance, roller door, air-con, alarm system, approx. 330m2 in total. Great vehicle access. FOR SALE $569,000 + GST
Perfect location, near Lisarow train station & shopping centre. Large factory/warehouse, three street frontages & massive concrete hardstand. CALL NOW! FOR SALE - $4,800,000 + GST
FOR LEASE
TUGGERAH - INDOOR AQUATIC CENTRE This excellent facility must be leased or sold &. A unique opportunity to secure a quality aquatic centre with awesome benefits (including dedicated parking & additional infrastructure). FOR SALE/FOR LEASE – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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Among 5 other shops that promote strong foot traffic. Approx. 60m2, floor to ceiling shop front, previous usage is remedial massage also ideal for Nail Salon or Hairdresser. Great for signage. FOR LEASE $18,000 G/PA + GST
WEST GOSFORD – SHOWROOM & WAREHOUSE Glass shopfront, high clearance, approx. 643m2, 2 roller doors at the rear, small office area, kitchen, zoned IN1, illuminated signboard at the front. Huge amount of passing traffic every day! FOR LEASE $85,000 N/PA + GST
SOMERSBY - A-GRADE, NEAR THE M1! Approx. 560m2 high clearance ground floor warehouse with open plan office. Air-con, reception areas, kitchen, bathrooms, storage, alarmed, 3 phase power, good truck access, minutes to M1 MTWY. FOR LEASE $72,000 N/PA + GST
Suite 401 / 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259 87 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250
Phone 4353 7700
HUGE EXPOSURE FOR LEASE Suite 3, 36-40 Victoria Street East Gosford
FOR SALE $2,095,000
FOR SALE From $150,000
Freehold Industrial complex with 8 units!
An outstanding opportunity to secure a new business or storage unit within the tightly held Wyong business district.
5 Apprentice Dr, Berkeley Vale
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Eight (8) factory units Proximity to major Transport options Modern renovation Multiple building upgrades completed New roof over whole building, with clear span sheeting in each unit
Ben Purdue 0450 719 600
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4 Dulmison Avenue, Wyong
• Located on one of Wyong’s main arterial roads, and a range of zoning uses. • Select from a limited release of 18 brand new units ranging in size from 50m2 , 75m2 or 100m2.
Brad Rogers 0459 921 122
Local Knowledge & National Strength
High proole, ground oor, corner position. Located at main intersection on Central Coast Highway. Customer car park on site. 1x undercover reserved space for tenant. 122 sqm internal area. Awning signage area. Ducted air conditioning, 3 phase power, ceiling, lighting, white walls. Lee Woodward 0414 877 780 | 02 4323 7606 lee@vcmanagement.com.au www.vcmanagement.com.au
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SALES $1.23m for freestanding Tuggerah industrial warehouse
7 JOULE PLACE, TUGGERAH
FOR LEASE
QUALITY TUGGERAH INDUSTRIAL PREMISES Solid freehold industrial property. Features include concrete panel construction, air-conditioned offices, four container size roller doors, large mezzanine storage, 16 off street, car spaces, within a fully fenced and gated premises. Approx. 765sqm of warehouse area, approx. 170sqm office area, and approx. 70sqm of mezzanine storage level giving an approx. combined floor area -1,005sqm. $100,000 PA Net + GST
222 WISEMANS FERRY ROAD, SOMERSBY FOR SALE
SOMERSBYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PREMIER INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SIZES FROM 167SQM Quality, brand new industrial complex, offering a range of units from 167sqm up to 914sqm. Solid concrete panel construction with high internal clearance, clear-span floor area, with mezzanine office and on-site parking. Easily accessible, just of the M1 Motorway, providing a great position to service the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle markets. Contact us for a full size and price list. Pricing starts from $395,000 + GST.
1/6 KETCH CLOSE, FOUNTAINDALE FOR LEASE
INDUSTRIAL UNIT WITH FITTED OUT OFFICE Total ground floor area of 255sqm including reception/entry, office, kitchen, amenities, with shower and warehouse/workshop. There is also an additional mezzanine office of 45sqm that is fitted out. Positioned at the front of the complex, constructed of concrete with a regular shape, container height roller shutter, high internal clearance, three phase power and a small external storage area. $31,500 PA Gross + GST Contact: Mark Davies 0422 442 858 Daniel Mason 0403 889 530 Chris Watson 0402 430 213 Prices shown with * are inclusive of GST.
An owner buyer has paid $1.23 million (GST no applicable) for a freestanding industrial warehouse / factory at 1 Marklea Close, Tuggerah. The property comprises a 999sqm build-
Tuggerah Business Park industrial unit sold
two units at 12 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah Business Park. Lease terms are: Unit 201 - 183 sqm are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $26,500 per annum including Outgoings and GST, and Unit 202 - 171 sqm unit are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $24,000 per annum plus Outgoings and GST. Ben Purdue from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the leases
An owner occupier has paid $945,000 plus GST for Unit 7 an industrial unit at 16 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park. The 308sqm unit with 123sqm mezzanine is part of a larger complex recently completed. Ty Blanch and Brett Dowling negotiated the sale.
Manufacturer leases at Tuggerah Business Park
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ing on concrete construction with extensive hardstand area on a 2,226sqm lot. Ty Blanch and Brett Dowling from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.
LEASINGS Creative studio take 2 units
A creative studio associated with a notfor-profit organisation has signed a lease for
InovaAir, an Australian owned manufacturer of air purifiers, has consolidated their operations at Tuggerah Business Park and have moved from two units to one large unit in Warehouse B at 2 Reliance Drive. Terms of lease for the 1,022sqm unit are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $100,000 per annum including Outgoings and GST. Ben Purdue from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the lease.
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Taking Care of business
By Brett Gilday, Moneywise Financial Solutions
YOUR BUSINESS IS your baby, your vision, your exertion, your livelihood. But what happens when you are no longer around? In working with successful business owners over the last 20 years, it becomes apparent, as visionaries, you are so focused on the future, you often overlook some key issues on your way to greatness. Correct structure & assets in the right hands Often, we end up being more successful than we imagined possible. It is not uncommon for a business to begin with a structure and support that is completely inadequate for the success they become. Then, as opportunities arise, additional structures and entities are often tacked onto the original inadequate structure with little thought of risk or exit strategy.
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Ownership of key assets like the family home are often left in the name of “at risk” business owners and/or family members are appointed directors and “at risk” when they don’t need to be. What we often find is a Frankenstein’s monster of interlinked entities with varying ownerships, partnerships & shareholdings. Further, we rarely find any sort of formal written agreement or understanding of what happens to these entities if the worst were to happen. This is all fine when things are going well. Beginning with the end in mind Whilst we meet some successful business owners who run their business like a swiss watch, accumulating substantial wealth for them and their family, it is surprisingly common for them to have very little or nothing in place documented to say what happens if the worst were to happen to them. What happens in the case of divorce, business breakdown, issues in a business partners relationship? If a key business owner dies or is incapacitated what happens next? Are you suddenly in business with their spouse or other family member? If there are no documents, invariably what happens is a big mess. Having a comprehensive Estate Plan
detailing your personal wishes of what is to happen to your wealth is a great start. But then what happens if you are incapacitated? Who takes over the business? So, beyond a Will, there are potentially many other documents and strategies to consider such as Powers of Attorney both personally and for companies you control, and the list goes on. Superannuation is not dealt with in your Will, so you need to confirm arrangements separately with your Super. Family Trust and business interests are also unlikely to be fully covered by a basic Will. This is not designed to be advice but merely illustrate we spend a lifetime accumulating assets but spend very little (or no) time documenting what happens to our legacy. An effective succession plan invariably involves the input and cooperation of several key advisers such as your financial adviser, accountant and specialist lawyer. So, speak to your accountant or trusted adviser and ask to be referred to a specialist corporate or estate lawyer and start the conversation, as the consequences of a poorly drafted succession/estate plan or having none at all can be a complicated, stressful and very time-consuming mess for the ones you love and leave behind
BUSINESS TIPS
Older workers – a growing sector of the workforce – and one with particular challenges
By Warwick Ryan, Partner, Hicksons Lawyers WHEN RECESSIONS HIT – there are many collateral consequences. One of them is employees’ superannuation shrinks significantly – deterring older workers from retiring. Accordingly, many people seek to work on well past the traditional retirement age, often into their 70’s and even 80’s. Businesses are increasing wrangling with the issues that can arise from having older employees. In an office environment, it is often irrelevant. But in business with a higher component of traditionally manual work, the risks to health and safety cannot be ignored. At law, old age alone is no longer a basis for failing to hire or terminating an employee; regardless of the age. The only exception to that is where there are legal limits (possibly imposed overseas) preventing people over a certain age from participating in a particular role.
As an example of this, in a recent decision of the Federal Court, a construction company fed back to a labour hire company that put forward a 70 year old candidate for a grader driver role, though the candidate was appropriately licensed, that his age [70] ‘was a concern’. As a result, the labour hire company withdrew the employee as a candidate and the worker complained to the Australian Building and Construction Commission. The ABCC made a successful claim on his behalf against the labour hire company to the Federal Court. With the court’s judgment, the labour hire company now faces an order for damages and a civil penalty. Whilst older workers bring experience, wisdom and often a life with less outside demands, for most of us, we are not as robust at 60 as we were at 40. A simple example is the dangers posed by COVID-19 are heightened for older workers. Well, the problem this vulnerability poses for large organisations is that a work-related injury to an employee can result in a significant increase in workers compensation premiums in ensuing years. So mismanaging an older worker who is carrying out a physical job – can be a particularly expensive exercise.
MIND YOUR BUSINESS
By Troy Marchant, Director, Adviceco Chartered Accountants
EOFY: Be on your best game This EOFY is like no other. Many businesses and employees are feeling a sense of urgency to lodge early. Perhaps more important than early lodgment is accuracy. We all need to be on our best game – particularly because the rules changed mid-play. Here are some requirements to keep in mind… • Employers with 20 or more employees will have until 14 July 2020 to make a finalisation declaration via Single Touch Payroll, while employers with 19 or fewer employees will have until 31 July 2020. • The Instant Asset Write Off scheme has been extended until December 31, so you do not need to rush out this month and spend. Create an asset and cash flow plan with your accountant or
financial team. • Pay close attention to your expenses. The ATO has introduced a shortcut that will enable you to claim 80 cents per work hour for all additional running expenses accumulated by working from home. See here for more information. • JobKeeper is included in the assessable income for all entities. (The cash boost is not.) Ensure your PAYG withholding obligations are met. • Keep an eye on FBT. Chartered Accountants ANZ has called for Treasury to review this tax and reduce its complexity. • Beware of scams at this time of year. They are more sophisticated than ever. Don’t click on links sent to you unless you are certain of the source. If in doubt, call and check. Never provide personal information or make payments if you’re unsure. • Keep the ATO close. If you’re at all uncertain about your ability to meet your obligations, there are structures in place with the ATO to deal with this. Communication is key. Ensure your Tax Accountant is across every detail of your business context. The right structure will ensure you’re only paying the tax that you need to. www.adviceco.com.au
Further, for all businesses, the risks of prosecution by Safework, where there is an injury, are ever-present. It can be difficult managing the exit of an older employee where they are struggling with their role. Often the older employee will not be willing to acknowledge the challenges they are facing – because of pride or their need to keep working for financial reasons. Yet, their ongoing work can pose a risk to them, their colleagues and, even, customers. Some tips on how to manage this include: • Companies that develop close relationships with OT’s and occupational physicians and regularly use them to identify when workers cannot physically carry out their roles, have greater success in legitimately refusing to hire or even terminating such employees. • Companies that have alternate – less arduous – roles for older the workers to transfer across to, also can avoid claims. Finally, companies that give employees access to financial advice about retirement from their early 50s, can reduce the incidence of such employees feeling the need to work past traditional retirement dates. The presence of older workers in the workforce is going to become increasingly common with superannuation balances significantly impacted by the COVID-19 recession. Businesses must adapt to this and identify ways in which they are going to allow such people to work safely and in a manner that does not jeopardise the business’s customer experience.
The long, unhappy history of working from home Some quotes from New York Times – 29 June 2020 Companies large and small have been trying for decades to make working from home work. As long ago as 1985, the mainstream media was using phrases like “the growing telecommuting movement.” Peter Drucker, the management guru, declared in 1989 that “commuting to office work is obsolete.” Marissa Mayer, the chief executive of Yahoo, created a furor when she forced employees back into offices in 2013. “Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people and impromptu team meetings,” a company memo explained. In 2009, IBM reported that 40% of its 386,000 employees in 173 countries were working remotely. That policy allowed IBM to sell off its office buildings at a gain of almost $2 billion. Hailed as a savvy business strategy, the trend of telecommuting was soon in full swing. But in 2017, with revenue slumping, management called them back to the office. “While remote workers might be highly efficient with individual efforts, nothing builds collaborative relationships better than being physically present”, said IBM. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW JULY 2020
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A DOCTOR AND a lawyer are talking at a party. Their conversation is constantly interrupted by people describing their ailments and asking the doctor for free medical advice. After an hour of this, the exasperated doctor asks the lawyer, “What do you do to stop people from asking you for legal advice when you’re out of the office?” “I give it to them,” replies the lawyer, “and then I send them a bill.” The doctor is shocked but agrees to give it a try. The next day, still feeling slightly guilty, the doctor prepares the bills. When he goes to place them in his mailbox, he finds a bill from the lawyer. As a group of soldiers stood in formation at an Army Base, the Drill Sergeant said, “All right! All you idiots fall out.” As the rest of the squad wandered away, one soldier remained at attention. The Drill Instructor walked over until he was eye to eye with him, and then raised a single eyebrow. The soldier smiled and said, “Sure was a lot of ‘em, huh, sir?” A scientist and a philosopher are being chased by a hungry lion. The scientist makes some quick calculations and says, “It’s no good trying to outrun it. It’s catching up!” The philosopher keeps a little ahead and replies, “I’m not trying to outrun the lion, I’m trying to outrun you!” Boss: Do you believe in life after death? Employee: No, because there is no proof of it. Boss: Well there is now ! Employee: How? Boss: After you left yesterday saying that
you have to go to your uncle’s funeral, your uncle came here looking for you. While taking the interview, the employer asked the candidate: Employer: So, how long did you work during your last job? Candidate: 30 years Employer: oh, you look young how old are you? Candidate: 20 years old The employer was surprised and asked the candidate how she worked 30 years and has only been living for 20 years?? Candidate: Overtime! A child asked his father, “How were people born?” His father said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then went to his mother, asked her the same question and she told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!” His father replied, “No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.” Teacher: “If I gave you 2 cats and another 2 cats and another 2, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven.” Teacher: “No, listen carefully... If I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven.” Teacher: “Let me put it to you differently. If I gave you two apples, and another two apples and another two, how many would
you have?” Johnny: “Six.” Teacher: “Good. Now if I gave you two cats, and another two cats and another two, how many would you have?” Johnny: “Seven!” Teacher: “Johnny, where in the heck do you get seven from?!” Johnny: “Because I’ve already got a cat!” A boy asks his father, “Dad, are bugs good to eat?” “That’s disgusting. Don’t talk about things like that over dinner,” the dad replies. After dinner the father asks, “Now, son, what did you want to ask me?” “Oh, nothing,” the boy says. “There was a bug in your soup, but now it’s gone.” A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back and forth, then they stopped for lunch. At the counter, the husband asked the waitress, “Before we order, could you please settle an argument for us? Would you please pronounce where we are very slowly?” She leaned over the counter and said, “Burrr-gerrr Kiiing.
Quote of the month “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
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