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Business News 7 Wyong Council puts in its bid from new government 8 New restaurant will take Gosford to a new level 9 Spurbest gone Waterside coming 10 Housing grows up as storm threatens 11 The Vintage wins prestigious tourism award 12 New Chairman at CCT 12 Hunter TAFE alumni awards open for nomination 13 Crazy Rider named top tourist attraction by global travel publisher 13 Bear Grylls launches at Glenworth Valley 14 Mussalli’s awarded National Disability honour 14 Snowy Hydro acquires Colongra Power Station 15 Brand Group positive and ready to spend 16 Wal Edgell joins Pacific Link Board

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Ian ‘Moose’ Robilliard – Delivering local opportunities through sport By Phaedra Pym DELIVERING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH sport has always been a passion for Ian Robilliard, Managing Director of the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS). Commonly known by friends and colleagues as ‘Moose’, a nickname that has stuck with him since childhood (and heralds from the popular 1960’s to 80’s cartoon, ‘Rocky and Bullwinkle’), Robilliard is immensely proud of the not-for-profit organisation he founded in 2004 and built from the ground up with the help of a “committed and professional” Board of Directors and management team.

Sown from a vision and backed by Robilliard’s solid foundation of business building experience linked by a common denominator of sport, the CCAS has delivered numerous benefits to the Central Coast in the past 10 years, both on and off the field. These benefits include the awarding of more than 2,500 scholarships to promising young Central Coast athletes representing a range of sports and the delivery of numerous opportunities for local sports coaches, officials and administrators.

Off the field the benefits are less tangible but no less important. Indeed the CCAS is committed to not only creating better athletes and sportspeople but also better citizens within the community for generations to come. While difficult to quantify, creating an environment in which sport, health and wellbeing are actively supported has far reaching socio-economic benefits that have

the potential to reduce anti-social behaviour and improve education and youth employment levels to name just a few.

This article sheds light on the man behind the vision - a husband, father of three sons, proud ‘Coastie’, talented sportsman, coach and entrepreneur who sees himself as a sportsman first and businessman second. In other words, Robilliard regards his entrepreneurial skills as a means to supporting and, most importantly, sharing his passion for sport with the Central Coast community.

Robilliard’s competitive sporting career spanned a total of eleven National Basketball League (NBL) seasons, including six seasons as a semi-professional with the Newcastle Falcons and three with the Sydney Kings. Less known is the fact that Robilliard also played rugby union at state level during the early part of his NBL career.

Following his retirement he held the role of Head Coach and then CEO of the Sydney Kings between 2010 and 2012.

In terms of his professional career, Robilliard taught PE for a number of years after graduating from Newcastle University.

Teaching not only fit in well at the time with his rigorous NBL training and playing schedule, but also sowed the seed for what was to become a future career in building businesses from the ground up. Robilliard’s second teaching post was as Head of Physical Education for a new senior high school in which he was assigned the task

of establishing the school’s inaugural PE program. From there, Robilliard and his wife moved to the Central Coast where he was asked to establish another new senior high school’s PE department from scratch. Both experiences proved invaluable for what was to come.

On retiring from playing with the Sydney Kings, Robilliard left teaching to pursue his own business interests before commencing an 11-year stint with the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Australia, where he held the roles of National Training Manager and then Chief Operating Officer (2IC to the CEO). A keen golfer, Robilliard was responsible for the establishment and implementation of the PGA’s national professional development program, which was eventually licensed and taken on by PGA’s in other parts of the world. Back home, Robilliard was heavily involved in his sons’ sporting pursuits and, like many Central Coast mums and dads, volunteered his time to coach his sons’ sporting teams. A turning point in Robilliard’s career came during an end of season BBQ when another dad on the basketball team asked Robilliard what he thought could be done to take the Coast’s considerable basketball talent to the next level. Robilliard’s answer was, “We need an Academy of Sport.” And so the first seeds of the Academy were sown. Incidentally, Mark Holton was also at that BBQ and he became the Academy’s founding Chairman, a position he still holds today.

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Using his significant background in establishing new business initiatives, Robilliard knew what it would take to get a venture as ambitious as the Academy off the ground. He knew why it was important to establish it as a not for profit organisation, who to approach for funding and sponsorship, why it was advantageous (given his background) to focus on golf as the Academy’s first sport and how important it was to think outside the box, from designing the logo to creating a powerful visual presentation that he knew would trigger the interest of government to support the idea. And his strategies achieved the desired result.

Today the CCAS is one of our most treasured community assets. Not only does it deliver enormous, ongoing community benefits but, according to Robilliard, it also helps to foster community spirit throughout the entire region. “We’re not from Gosford, we’re not from Wyong; we’re from the Central Coast. When athletes are taken on tour and compete against other academies they take great pride in representing the Central Coast and are advocates for their region,” said Robilliard.

Part-funded by the NSW Government, the Academy relies heavily on the support of its major business and community partners as well as the sponsors aligned to each of the sporting programs on offer. The Academy has worked hard to achieve a significant cost to benefit ratio of 1:5 and is widely seen as a

(l to r) Ian Robilliard at a recent lunch at Parliament House with Lachlan Vane-Tempest (Swimming), Macy Callaghan (Surfing) and Corey Jones (Golf), The Hon Stuart Ayres (Minister for Sport), and the Hon Shelley Hancock MP, Speaker of the House and Member for the South Coast. business leader in the growing sports market within NSW. In fact, as one of eleven regional Academies of Sport in NSW, the CCAS came out as one of the leading performers in all key areas assessed during an independent review conducted in 2013 and a role model to others.

Today the CCAS offers up to fifteen high performance sporting programs including AFL, athletics, basketball, golf, netball, rugby league, rugby union, swimming, surfing and others. Recently, Central Coast Seven’s manager, Craig Morgan came onboard as Partnerships and Programs Manager while Emily Burgess-Moore was brought in to

further develop the CCAS’ events program, including the delivery of the 2015 Clubs NSW Academy Games in April that will see some 700 NSW athletes converge on the Coast. Other exciting plans for this year include the 2015 Mingara Swimming Program and the potential launch of Water Polo, Cycling and an expected growth in Women’s Rugby Sevens.

After 10 years at the helm of the CCAS, Robilliard has lost none of his passion for sport. He still holds a board position with the Sydney Kings, regularly plays golf and continues to volunteer his time to coach local basketball teams.

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Edgar Adams discusses local issues

It’s our councils that make the difference ITS FIVE MINUTES to midnight and the good news is that the Liberal Party has at last selected their candidates for the State Elections to be held on 28 March.

It is also good news that all the Candidates have no connection with the past. Apparently the Premier has seen to that Thanks to the Hartcher stranglehold on the electorates that make up our region this current State Government has done nothing to advance our economy for the past four years.

Okay there are a few projects: West Gosford Intersection, Wyong Road, Sparks Road and $300 million for Gosford Hospital and $50 million for Wyong Hospital and some other bits and pieces that had to be done.

The redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront was canned as soon as this lot got into government. Four years later they thought it a good idea to demolish the old Gosford Primary School and put the site on the market. It is unlikely that any announcement will be made this side of the election.

On the plus side the new Gosford Primary School is a cracker.

Oh! And a new Central Coast Regional Strategy 2006-2031 to supersede that produced by the earlier government as a stunt.

A lot of huff and puff in mid 2014 but that’s all so far.

So what’s the point of all that?

In late January I was asked to speak at Terrigal Rotary Club on the subject, “What’s

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happening on the Central Coast?”

Two or three years ago this talk would have taken one minute – “Nothing”.

But as I started jotting down all the things that are happening I realised that a 20 minute talk would not be anywhere near enough.

Much of what is happening we covered in our 2014 Year Book – The Year in Review.

But there is more, lots more.

There are investors and not just Chinese investors, as well as locals and those out of Sydney who are coming into the market with a new found confidence.

It started four years ago with the appointment of Michael Whittaker as CEO of Wyong Council and reinforced with the election of a sensible and progressive council in 2012.

Then it was Gosford’s turn with the election of a progressive council and the appointment of Paul Anderson as CEO shortly after.

Both CEOs with very supportive Mayors have achieved more than anyone thought possible in the short time they have been at the helm.

It hasn’t been all beer and skittles and there are some difficult times ahead as politics and egos get in the way.

But overall the messages coming out of both councils are essentially the same – “we are open for business and we want you to invest here”.

All the projects that are now underway and planned can be sheeted home to what took place in September 2012.

So while the O’Farrell / Baird Governments have dithered, our councils have got on with the job.

What this means is, that it’s time for a new Baird Government to stop ignoring our region and back up our Councils by amalgamating them into an even more effective organisation.

Finally a prediction! The Baird Government will get reelected with a smaller majority but that is needed.

On the Coast, Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein will go back – he has worked hard for his electorate in difficult circumstances.

Adam Crouch (Terrigal) and Michael Sharpe Hear Edgar Adams’ (The Entrance), business comment both young and 8.10am each Monday. passionate about our region will get elected.

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Wyong Council puts in its bid from new government WYONG COUNCIL HAS opened the bidding for funding from a State Government to carry out works that will create jobs after the ABS released the December 2014 employment data.

While Australia’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1%, unemployment for the Wyong Shire has gone from 7.9% to 8.3% and for youth unemployment the figure is almost double at 14.6%.

Wyong Council’s Deputy Mayor, Cr Lynne Webster, said the figure was unacceptably high and something needs to be done to find jobs for young people on the Central Coast.

“The State Government needs to take unemployment on the Central Coast seriously,” Cr Webster said.

“They can’t keep ignoring it – the proof is in the figures – we have higher unemployment rates than the state and national averages – much higher than the Illawarra and Western Sydney who seem to attract more funding than us.

“We are doing our bit – we have developed thirty nine key projects that will deliver jobs for our community - what is missing is State Government funding to make them a reality.

“We want both major parties to stop sitting on their hands and get up here and look our youth in the eye and say yes you are important to us and we will find jobs for you.

Three key projects, identified by Council, are the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ), the Wyong Education and Business Precinct at Warnervale as well as the planned new Warnervale Town Centre.

“Together these developments will provide 8,500 jobs and housing for 4,200 people – now these are figures that can’t be ignored,” Cr Webster said.

“We need the State Government to get on board and commit to help fund these projects and the associated essential infrastructure such as roads and drainage.

“A missing link in all of this is $45million for the proposedl Link Road which will halve travel times between Wyong and Warnervale and get traffic off the congested Pacific Highway.

“It will create jobs in construction of the road alone and provide direct access between Wyong and these key development areas.”

Council is encouraging residents to get

Cr Lynne Webster on board and lobby their local state candidates to get them to commit to funding these key projects to will create jobs and opportunities in the Shire.

“Squeaky wheels do get the oil – we need residents to make as much noise as they can so they can’t continue to ignore us,” said Cr Webster.

“For our part Council will continue to fight for jobs for our community every day until election day.”

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New restaurant will take Gosford to a new level

Artist’s impression of Gosford International Galleria GOSFORD CITY MAYOR Lawrie McKinna turned the first sod on a new unique café and restaurant project overlooking the Gosford Waterfront in mid-January heralding a new era in the renaissance of the Gosford CBD. To be known as The Gosford International Galleria (“the GIG”) it will be constructed directly opposite Brisbane Water (near Monti’s Ashore) and will feature coffee and cuisine from around the world.

Commenting on the new business, international spokeswoman for the development, Janet Gervas said, “The owners have designed a concept that evokes a place of peace, tranquillity, and art with food and coffee.

“The concept began slowly but flourished into a café and gallery based on multiculturalism and the best of world food flavours. Our coffees will be carefully chosen from the worlds different growing regions along with our artists to compliment.”

Central Coast builder, Bill Mitchell from Mitchell Constructions will supervise the project and says he is looking forward to getting started, “The building has been designed to enhance the views of the

water, while at the same time, creating a really functional space for people to come and enjoy good service. We expect construction to take approximately six months.”

The project is an indicator of growing investor confidence in the Gosford CBD. Towards the end of last year Iguana’s Waterfront reopened and a DA has been lodged with Council for development of a pop-up restaurant precinct on the waterfront near the Stadium after considerable State Government delays that have delayed it opening by twelve months.

It also fits in with the refurbishment of the Imperial Centre and proposed major developments that are expected to start construction in 2015 changing the face of Gosford.

Director of Robson Partners, accountant Troy Marchant agrees, “This is another step towards the rejuvenation of the Gosford CBD. We are delighted to be advising the owners during this development and support their passion. It’s because of the vision of developers like these, that positive progress can flourish. We are just as excited to see the outcome.”

Troy Marchant, Bill Mitchell, Mayor Lawrie McKinna and Janet Gervas Ms Gervas concluded, “It is no secret that the Central coast area exudes natural beauty and attracts many artists because of its creative environment. It is out of this that the special ingredients of creativity, joy of life and thoughtfulness will hopefully permeate.

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Spurbest gone Waterside coming NEW HONG KONG Macau Australian Pty Ltd, the company that acquired the derelict Spurbest site in Gosford prior Christmas is moving fast is moving fast to show the business community it means business with plans to start demolition work in March.

“We are very excited about our plans for this site as Gosford offers so many opportunities and our first step is to clear the site and show Gosford Council that we are genuine in wanting to start our Waterside development,” said Managing Director Jian Wang Immediately after buying the property Mr Wang engaged local architect, Caine King from CKDS Architecture and other local consultants to start work on plans for the project and it is anticipated that a DA for the development will go to Council in late January.

Commenting on how the plans are progressing Mr King said that the 8,500 sqm site offered an opportunity for it to be developed as an urban renewal project that will revitalise the Gosford CBD. “This is an iconic site and the whole design needs to be in sympathy with its location looking out across Brisbane Water,” he said.

“In this design we have aimed at combing both urbanism and architecture. This project will be a "true mixed use development" allowing for a new entertainment quarter, retail shops, twin cinemas (within the old clock tower building), commercial, 572 residential units and hotel. These facilities aim to bring life back to Gosford City

Architectual team: Paul Jones, Caine King and Dean Earl discuss the Waterside development with owner, Jian Wang and reconnect the town to foreshore.”

Three oval shaped towers rising up from a podium integrated into the project are planned with extensive open space. The Entertainment quarter will comprise restaurants, cafes, tavern and two boutique cinemas along with a mid range 60-room hotel.

In all a total of 13,000 sqm of lettable space will be created on this site with extensive basement car parking.

The towers have been designed and positioned to facilitate view corridors for neighbouring city buildings.

Mr King said that 47% of the site area would be landscaped open space with access from all three street frontages; Mann Street, Georgiana Terrace and Baker Street.

The company has put in a bid to build office accommodation for the Australian Taxation Office that will house 600 tax office staff. This would make up the lower levels of the tower building that will have a frontage to Mann Street.

Mr Wang said, “We will be in a position to start immediately on that part of the project should our proposal be successful.”

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Housing grows up as storm threatens GOSFORD NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PACIFIC Link Housing, has called for urgent action to ease the chronic shortage of affordable, community and social housing on the Central Coast – where rising property values make it almost impossible for people on the minimum wage to rent a home.

The call for action came in a submission to the NSW Government, now considering a regional growth and infrastructure plan for the Central Coast through the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

According to Pacific Link Chairman, David Bacon, a ‘perfect storm’ is brewing as studies show the Central Coast: Has 30% fewer homes set aside for community and social housing than the average for NSW – leaving the region 1800 homes short of parity.

Housing and rental prices on the Coast have risen 50% faster than in Sydney – while real household incomes on the Coast have fallen in comparison.

The lack of affordable housing means high-value workers on the minimum wage – including health and aged care workers – have few affordable rental options.

Homelessness is on the rise, with more elderly people at risk.

“With rapid population growth now forecast for the Central Coast the future’s looking pretty bleak for those on low to moderate incomes,” said David Bacon, “and it’s up to us to make a difference.”

Now widely recognised as one of the most innovative housing groups in NSW, Pacific Link is pursuing a number of new initiatives to improve housing availability through collaborative programs with Housing NSW and the government.

Most of these aim to make better use of existing NSW Housing land assets to increase

housing supply through the addition of secondary dwellings or complete redevelopment of suitable sites. There is also an urgent need for studio apartments to provide affordable housing for people on low to moderate incomes.

“Like commercial developers, we need to make better use of existing quarter acre blocks to provide a wider range of housing options better suited to the needs of those on fixed or low incomes,” said Pacific Link CEO, Keith Gavin.

He points out that most housing applicants and others in search of affordable housing now ask for 1 or 2-bedroom properties best provided through in-fill initiatives.

Through Keith Gavin, Pacific Link now has a plan to build - and pay for – the addition of secondary dwellings or ‘granny flats’ on existing government-owned sites. The plan calls for the government to provide 200 sites on 30-year leases to Pacific Link, in return for which Pacific Link will add secondary dwellings to half of them – before returning all at the end of the lease term.

The Government will retain ownership of the original and additional properties and dwellings throughout, so it’s a win/win situation,” he said.

There is also scope for the complete refurbishment and/or redevelopment of existing asset. Pacific Link is currently completing the refurbishment of Gosford’s Dunbar Way estate, a program that will see 100 homes remain in use for another 30 years.

At the same time, Housing NSW and the Land and Housing Corporation have demolished a number of single homes it owns nearby and redeveloped the consolidated site to provide 18 brand new units, many suitable for people with disabilities.

Pacific Link has also formed a joint ven-

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Pacific Link Housing CEO Keith Gavin ture with Sydney-based housing provider, Evolve Housing, to share expertise and work across the Central Coast and Western Sydney regions. A milestone agreement in itself, the joint venture has now been awarded government contracts to develop three sets of studio apartments in the Western Sydney, Central Coast and Lower Hunter regions respectively.

Evolve Housing and Pacific Link will share the cost of the developments with government on a close to 50/50 basis for the contracts with an estimated total value of $14 million.

Regional housing providers like Pacific Link provide essential continuity through tenant management and support services for those in need – but the days when they and similar not-for-profits could simply put their hands out for funding have long gone.

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The Vintage wins prestigious tourism award Chateau Elan at The Vintage

HUNTER VALLEY RESORT Chateau Elan at The Vintage, developed and owned by Central Coast developer John Stevens and American entrepreneur Don Panoz, has been successful in winning the prestigious “Luxury Accommodation” NSW Tourism Award, for a second consecutive year.

Not only did NSW Tourism recognise Chateau Elan as the state’s best “Luxury Accommodation” for a second year in a row, but they also announced Chateau Elan as this year’s gold winner for the “Business Tourism” award. The award recognises the contribution the property has made for maximising the Hunter experience for corporate meetings and business events.

Chateau Elan General Manager, Joe Spagnolo, said, “This award represents the high quality of customer service we focus on every day here at Chateau Elan. Winning a second consecutive year just proves that you must not only meet and exceed client’s

expectations but be consistent in delivery.

This creates customer loyalty and return guests. We aim to keep it exciting, fresh and personalised, to succeed”.

“Also, what a huge honour to receive the Business Tourism award, which is a direct reflection of our Resort working together with our corporate clients to deliver the best events possible. We are extremely proud of this acknowledgement”.

The NSW Tourism Awards are made up of 32 categories and include attractions, festivals, events, ecotourism, tour and transport operators, marketing, accommodation and outstanding contribution from individuals.

The Vintage Residential Golf Resort is a masterplanned project developed by the Stevens Group with over 300 residential lots, golf course and clubhouse, Grand Mercure Apartments, The Vintage Chapel and the Chateau Elan Resort.

Chateau Elan at The Vintage owners John Stevens and Don Panoz

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New Chairperson at CCT

Hunter TAFE Alumni Awards open for nomination

Front Row: Robyne Abernethy, Libby Bain, Cr Lynn Webster, Susan Davis Back Row: Bob Diaz, Daniel Payne, Cr Lawrie McKinna, David Jewell, Julia Barnes, Craig Ellis, Barton Lawler Absent: Michael Whittaker, Paul Anderson SHELLEY BEACH GOLF CLUB General Manager, Craig Ellis, has been elected Chairperson to the Board of Central Coast Tourism.

The announcement was made in midJanuary along with other changes to the Board of Directors.

Mr Ellis replaces Sandra Kerr who led the Board in 2014 and was formerly Treasurer of the organisation.

Elected to the Board at the same meeting were: Julia Barnes, General Manager, D’Vine Group and David Jewell, CEO, Wyong Race Club.

Commenting on Mr Ellis’s election Central Coast Tourism CEO, Robyne Abernethy said, “Craig’s extensive business background will add a valuable perspective to the board.

Firstly I would like to thank him for his willingness to take on the Chairperson role and I look forward to benefiting from his judgement and counsel.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to thank out going Chairperson, Sandra Kerr, for her substantial contribution over the last year and long term board member, Peter Evans, for his contributions over many

Hunter TAFE invites members of the Central Coast community to nominate graduates of Gosford, Wyong and Ourimbah campuses (or any other Hunter TAFE campus) for the 2015 Hunter TAFE Awards.

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Central Coast notable alumni include William Peters (Central Coast & NSW Apprentice of the Year 2012), Alison Cook (Central Coast Young Executive of the Year 2014) and professional artists Dexter Morgan (Music) and Karen Bloomfield (Fine Arts).

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Crazy Rider named top tourist attraction by global travel publisher AUSTRALIA’S FIRST 1KM rollercoaster zip line, the TreeTop Crazy Rider, has been named a top ‘must do’ global attraction for 2015 by one of the world’s most influential travel guide publishers.

The Crazy Rider at Ourimbah’s TreeTop Adventure Park is featured in Rough Guides* newly Rollercoaster zip line at Tree Top Adventure Park published global ence the world’s longest rollercoaster zip list ‘9 New Tourist Attractions to Visit in 2015’ line adventure. It really shows Australia is alongside China’s Shanghai Tower, New pushing the boundaries as a travel destinaYork’s Whitney Museum of Modern Art, and tion.

Iceland’s Ice Caves. “About 75 per cent of our participants TreeTop Crazy Rider is a stunning new have been adults but we’ve also had a lot concept in adventure, offering a thrill ride of kids aged from seven who have worked through the trees twisting, turning and up the courage to take on the Crazy Rider. combining the suspense and thrill of a Many people are surprised at just how crazy rollercoaster with the amazing flying sensait really is,� she said. tions of a zip line.

The Crazy Rider darts through the trees Since launching in November 2014 it has in the Ourimbah state forest, traversing attracted zip line enthusiasts not only from 40 slaloms and three exciting 360 degree across Australia, but from around the world. loops while suspended up to 18 metres (six “We’re really proud of our innovation – it’s storeys) above ground. As an added innoa global first and we’re really starting to see vation, the Crazy Rider is now wheelchair interest in our new rollercoaster zip line friendly. extend overseas,� TreeTops General Manager *Rough Guides is a leading global pubSandrine Gaymard said. lisher of travel and reference information “We’ve had visitors from the UK, USA, including the Rough Guides country destiSingapore and New Zealand who have nation series. come to the Central Coast just to experi-

Bear Grylls launches at Glenworth Valley

The first Bear Grylls Survival Academy in Australia, in partnership with Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, will launch in February.

This brand new challenge has been specifically pinpointed as the ideal location in Australia for its vast untouched bush landscape and rugged terrain.

Barton Lawler, Managing Director of Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures said, "We are proud to partner with the Bear Grylls Survival Academy to offer these exciting courses to adventure seekers from around the country. The course will be set in a remote location on our 3,000 acre wilderness property.

Participants will feel like they are in the middle of nowhere, and will have to draw on both their mental and physical strength to overcome the challenges faced and see if they have what it takes to survive. It's bound to push adventurers to their limits!"

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures is Australia's leading provider of outstanding outdoor adventure experiences including: horse riding, quad biking, abseiling, kayaking or laser skirmish guided tours. Visitors also have the opportunity to extend their stay using picnic and BBQ facilities or stay the night in the picturesque riverfront camping grounds.

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Mussalli’s awarded National Disability honour MCDONALD’S CENTRAL COAST Licensees Ron and Sandra Mussalli, have been recognised for their commitment to equal employment opportunities by receiving the National Disability Awards Improving Employment Opportunities Award for 2014.

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Travis Williams from Job Centre Australia, Lucy Wicks MP, Federal Member for Robertson and Pat Bell, General Manager from Saronbell Pty Ltd The employment program aims to provide disabled persons with valuable work experience and exposure to a large number of employability skills, giving them a broad range of transferable abilities. Currently Saronbell is one of the largest employers of persons with disabilities on the Central Coast.

The Mussalli’s first became McDonald’s Licensees in 2005, operating four restaurants across the Central Coast. They have since expanded to operate 10 restaurants across the region, serving over 5.5 million customers and employing over 900 crew members and managers.

“I’m honoured to accept the Improving Employment Opportunities Award. The hard work of Job Centre Australia and my crew across my Central Coast restaurants has been integral in growing our support of equal employment opportunities,” said Mussalli.

“We made the Central Coast our family’s home about 20 years ago, and we’re passionate about giving back to this wonderful community in any way we can,” he added.

Snowy Hydro acquires Colongra Power Station

Snowy Hydro has acquired the largest gas-fired generation plant in NSW, Delta Electricity’s Colongra Power Station adjacent to the Munmorah Power Station expanding its presence in the National Electricity Market.

Opened in December 2009 the Colongra plant is based on four flexible and low emission dual fuel gas turbines that can start up quickly at short notice to supply electricity during times of high demand.

The purchase of the 667MW peaking plant, which will be completed in early 2015, complements Snowy Hydro’s acquisition of Infratil’s Australian Energy Market Assets, including the retailer Lumo, in September of this year.

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Brand Group positive and ready to spend THE BRAND GROUP says that 2015 is shaping up to be a big year as investors gain confidence in the Coast’s economy resulting from policies of both Gosford and Wyong Councils over the past two years.

Commercialhq the property management and development arm of developers Phil Brand and Tim Gunasinghe has commenced construction of element, a new 4-level commercial building situated at 200 Central Coast Highway Erina (with rear access to Karalta Lane).

At the same time they have lodged a DA with Gosford Council for a unique boutique 21 apartment development in Pine Tree Lane, Terrigal (opposite Crowne Plaza) and finally their DA has been lodged for their Mariners Cove pop-up restaurant development in Gosford. They are planning for that to open in late spring.

In Wyong Bolte Civil have started work on a 130 lot residential subdivision at Warnervale. element Erina

Commercialhq Directors; Phil Brand and Tim Gunasinghe discuss their plans for 2015 The development will become a landmark within the region due to its striking architectural design and environment status, offering solar generation, water recycling, embedded energy network, extensive sun shading which not only assists heat loads of direct sun light into the building, it also assists the efficiency of the air conditioning within the building.

Also on offer are electric car charging stations.

Local builders, Stevens Construction have been appointed builder.

Rockpool Terrigal

The element development is being offered to the market off the plan and will be completed December 2015.

Commenting on the project Mr Gunasinghe said that it will provide investors or owner occupiers with a rare opportunity to acquire a commercial office or retail strata premises in what will be the most prestigious building in the region.

Set over four levels it comprises four ground floor retail / commercial tenancies, two floors of medium to large commercial suites and a state-of-the-art business centre located on level 4 with 40 small suites, breakout areas and shared meeting rooms.

The business centre is the first of its kind in the region offering small strata suites to the market with prices ranging from $94,000 to $363,000 depending on the size of the suites.

The suites offer for the first time owner occupiers of small businesses the ability to purchase their own commercial suite either as SMSF “superfund” investment or as a standard commercial investment, Mr Gunasinghe said, “the business suites will also attract investors who have previously not been able to afford to get into the commercial market due to size and price of standard commercial suite, now they can invest as little as $94,000.00 and to be able to achieve approximately 8% return on their investment.”

The Brand Group acquired the Terrigal site, on the corner of Pine Tree Lane and Ash Street some ten years ago from Holiday Inn. Last month they lodged a complying DA with Gosford Council for a 3-level, 21 apartment development adjacent to the Pine Tree Lane apartments, both opposite Crowne Plaza.

To be known as Rockpool this boutique development will comprise two ground floor commercial suites and three apartments.

Seventy percent of the apartments will have ocean views.

Mariners Cover restaurant development Gosford This development has been on the cards for over twelve months but state government red tape delayed the lodgement of a DA until early 2105.

Mr Gunasinghe said that once approved construction would commence with the aim of opening in early spring.

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Erina furniture importer sold New owners of the business that has become a landmark after 40 years on Barrenjoey Road are Karen Hogan and her family who after many years in property management are looking for a change.

Graham McMullen of Argyle Estates Business Brokers negotiated the sale. He commented there was an extraordinary interest and remembers selling this business some 35 years ago.

Wal Edgell joins Pacific Link board

Craig Lawrence Furniture and homewares retailer, The Import Warehouse on The Entrance Road at Erina has been bought by Craig Lawrence.

Established for some eight years The Import Warehouse specialises in Asian and Indian furniture and homewares selling both direct and online.

Mr Lawrence owned Gosford Detailed Cleaning for a number of years until selling it to Steve Ford towards the end of last year.

He has retained all staff and will continue trading 7 days.

Former owner Liz Curtin, whose brother established the business, sold it for family reasons.

John Ramsay from Central Coast Business Brokers negotiated the sale.

LPG sales make this Ettalong general store sell quickly With LPG sales of 70,000 litres per annum and a strong takeaway trade the Beachcomber Takeaway General Store at Ettalong ensured that Kelly and Clay Curran would get a quick sale after owning it for almost six years.

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Wal Edgell One of Australia’s most experienced banking executives, Wal Edgell, has been appointed to the board of Pacific Link Housing, the Gosford-based not-for-profit provider of affordable, community and social housing.

Mr Edgell joins the board following the resignation of David Lennox after eight years of service.

A senior finance and banking executive with 45 years experience, prior to retiring in 2012, Mr Edgell held a succession of key positions within the Commonwealth Bank

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including that of Chief Financial Officer – CBA Corporate Real Estate and Property Funds Management.

A long-time Central Coast resident, he has, since retirement, acted as a property consultant, a funds management and property consultant to Colonial First State Global Asset Management; and is an independent member and chairman of Colonial First State’s Global Asset Management – Capital Management and Debt/Equity Committee.

Wyong Council appoints Mike Dowling

Council’s General Manager, Michael Whittaker, said, “I am looking forward to working with Mike in developing Council’s extensive infrastructure, facilities and land holdings for the betterment of the Wyong community .

Mr Dowling was involved in the development of Tuggerah Business Park as well as Woodbury Park Estate a premium residential estate at Mardi.

“I am looking forward to adding value to the key strategic area of Property and Economic Development in Council by utilising my years of experience in dealing with property.”

Phil Walker appointed Chair RDA Central Coast

Mike Dowling Wyong Council has announced the appointment of a new Director of Property and Economic Development.

Michael (Mike) Dowling, who moved to the Central Coast in 1974, beat a competitive field to secure the position of Director, Property and Economic Development.

Mr Dowling has extensive experience in the Property Industry and his most recent role was as the General Manager of the Terrace Towers Group.

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Manon’s House finds new owner

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The sale was negotiated by Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast in mid December.

Investor buys industrial unit at Morisset A local investor has paid $175,000 plus GST for Unit 2, an industrial unit at 22 Alliance Avenue, Morisset.

The vacant 192sqm unit is part of a 4 unit complex built about 10 years ago.

Bernie Nash from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Tuggerah industrial unit for owner/ occupier An owner/occupier has purchased a unit 3, a 185sqm colourbond shed with open storage area at 125 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah.

Price paid was $145,000 (GST not applicable).

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Entrance area at Manon’s House One of the Central Coast’s best known function centres, Manon’s House has sold to a local buyer for $750,000 (GST not applicable).

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Tuggerah Medical & Professional Rooms range from 13m2 to 24m2 and start from as little as $1,250 per month +GST. Level 1 accessed via lift or stairs hosts suites from 59m2 with the East Wing Professional Suites ranging from 73m2 to 103m2 there is a size to suit a variety of Professionals including Medical, Financial, Legal etc...

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about 10 years ago.

Terms of the lease are 1 year with 1 year option at a rental of $32,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the lease.

New cafe for Avoca Beach Wise Food Cafe has leased a 194sqm retail shop on Avoca Beach retail strip at 177 Avoca Drive.

Terms of lease are 5 years with 5 year option at a rental of $75,000 per annum plus Outgoings and GST. Brad Rogers from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

Pack & Send lease new location at Erina following fire.

The Erina franchise of freight and packaging services business, Pack & Send, has leased Suite 3, 206 The Entrance Road, Erina.

Previously the business operated from a unit in Elizabeth Court, Karalta Road, Erina which was partially destroyed by fire in October last year.

Terms of lease for the 94 sqm suite are 5 years with 5 year option at a rental of $22,000 per annum plus outgoings and GST. Richard Ellis from Raine & Horne Commercial negotiated the lease and commented that the lessors had provided free accommodation while leases were executed and fit-out completed following the fire.

Fibre optic network company leases at West Gosford Linktech Fibre Optic Networks, a communications and transmission network construction company, has leased a 319 sqm unit at 1 Enterprise Close, West Gosford The unit is part of a 4-unit complex built

Dance school leases at Lisarow A dance school has leased a 573sqm industrial unit at 161 Railway Crescent, Lisarow.

Terms of lease are 2 years with 2 year option at a rental of $43,500 per annum including outgoings plus GST. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the lease.

Cutting board manufacturer leases at North Gosford Manufacturers of cutting boards made from camphor laurel wood, Forcarel, have leased a 150sqm industrial factory on a 443sqm lot at 12 Birru Road, North Gosford.

Terms of lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $15,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Geoff Broadhurst from Chapman & Frazer Real Estate negotiated the lease.

Clothing design business opens a Long Jetty Zooli Clothing & Design has opened a retail outlet at Shop 3, 328-334 The Entrance Road, Long Jetty.

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Nevertheless, it upheld the right of the employer in that situation to terminate an employee where the prolonged hostility between the staff was affecting the business.

This decision comes at the same time as another sensible decision (albeit by a single commissioner and, therefore, not quite so binding) in response to an employee’s application for a Stop Bullying Order. In the course of considering the evidence of terse exchanges between the employees, the Commissioner found that the fact that two employees did not like one another and behaved in an abrasive and sometimes abrupt manner to one another did not amount to bullying.

In this instance, the Commissioner found that the fact that one employee - in their contact towards another - had been “... upset, exhibited intolerance or low level anger...” did not constitute unreasonable behaviour. He further found that the employees “... probably did not like each other, and may have even been mutually hostile toward one another”, but that did not amount to bullying.

It is gratifying that of the 500+ applications for stop-bullying-orders filed this year – the FWC has only made orders in one of those cases, (although there would have been a number of mutually agree orders).

Some of the members of the Commission are realising that employers are not relationship councillors and cannot make employees best friends. The reality of all working communities is that not all individuals will get on. In fact, many will dislike each other and that will never change.

However, affection between staff cannot be the employer’s problem.

For further information on employment law, please contact Warwick Ryan on 9233 5544 or wpr@swaab.com.au

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By Joshua Robb – Shaw Gidley Insolvency and Reconstruction While the Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s Insolvency Statistics recently highlighted a decline in corporate insolvencies to a level not seen since pre-global financial crisis, it is important to remain mindful of the warning signs.

If business owners are aware of the warning signs and seek advice early they are well positioned to renew, improve and where necessary restructure their business’s affairs.

1. Business Aesthetics An inspection of a business’s premises can provide an indication of financial distress.

Often if a business is struggling it shows physical signs of deterioration such as poor maintenance and cleaning. Low staff morale and loss of good staff to competitors are often factors.

2. Forecasts and Business Plans Every business requires a detailed cash flow

forecast and business plan to ensure that business owners can make informed decisions.

A business that fails to plan, plans to fail.

3. Poor Maintenance of Books and Records A business’s ability to maintain adequate financial records is generally a good sign of the business’s health. When a business is experiencing difficulty, business owners tend to spend less time maintaining books and records. It is imperative that procedures are in place to prevent this from happening.

4. Overdue or Missed Tax Payments When a business is experiencing difficulties, it will often try to improve its short term cash flow by prioritising the payments that are required to continue the day-to-day operations, while delaying most other payments. The most common types of delayed payments are those owing to the Australian Taxation Office in relation to GST and PAYG. In 2012, amendments to the Director Penalty Notice Regime mean that Directors are now automatically personally liable for outstanding PAYG Withholding Tax, should the amount remain unreported and unpaid within three months of the due date.

5. Superannuation Contributions Not Paid on Time Superannuation contributions may also be delayed to assist with short term cashflow.

As contributions are normally made at the

end of every quarter, it may not be noticed that contributions are overdue, until they are well overdue.

Similar to outstanding PAYG Withholding Tax, recent amendments to the Director Penalty Notice Regime means that Directors are now automatically personally liable for superannuation contributions that remain unreported and unpaid within three months of the due date.

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It’s our councils that make the difference

Housing grows up as storm threatens

Snowy Hydro acquires Colongra Power Station

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Assistant Minister for the Central Coast, who did a fantastic job in the four short years he was there, will be returned. He has an enormous knowledge of the region as a whole and is passionate about it as well as Wyong. He will keep the new government on its toes.

On that basis we should have the best of all worlds after decades in the wilderness.

with government and other partners.”

Pacific Link has thrived under its new Chairman David Bacon, a strong and attentive skills-based board, and strong management led by Keith Gavin.

A company limited by guarantee, Pacific Link now has 24 staff, more than 950 properties under management and close to 2,000 tenants. In 2014, the company reported a financial year-end surplus of $1.734 million – bringing total retained earnings to $10.7 million.

total customer offering in NSW. Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad said, “Snowy Hydro has spent many years building its balance sheet while diversifying its revenue streams to future-proof the business. We are committed to using this balance sheet strength wisely and the acquisition of Colongra marks another step towards becoming a financially robust fourth pillar in the National Electricity Market”.

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years,” she said.

Central Coast Tourism Board comprises representation from each membership category, two permanent positions, three skills based appointments and three observers.

2015 Central Coast Tourism Board Membership Representatives: Corporate/International/National • Barton Lawler, Proprietor, Glenworth Valley outdoor Adventures • Daniel Payne, General Manager, Mercure Kooindah Waters Golf & Spa Resort

(Treasurer) • Regional/Loca • Bob Diaz, Proprietor, Pro Dive Central Coast • Craig Ellis, General Manager, Shelly Beach Golf Club (Chairperson) Permanent Representatives: • Cr Lawrie McKinna, Mayor, Gosford City Council • Cr Lynne Webster, Deputy Mayor, Wyong Shire Council Skill Based Positions: • Libby Bain, Marketing Manager, Australian

Hunter TAFE Alumni Awards Open for Nomination • Contribution to Business/Industry • Contribution to Community • Emerging Talent (graduating student 2010 – 2014) TAFE NSW Ambassador Lisa McGuigan was presented with the Alumni Award for Contribution to Business in 2014. Lisa, who graduated from Hunter TAFE in the 90's, believes Hunter TAFE is doing great work in education. “It is wonderful to be acknowledged for my contribution to business in

6. Creditors Paid Outside of Trading Terms Creditors’ terms beyond agreements or industry standards are evidence that a business is not meeting its present obligations.

Although each industry has different benchmarks, it is generally accepted that creditor accounts exceeding 45 days raise concerns.

7. Bank Overdraft Limit Exceeded While it is commonly understood that a bank overdraft should not be drawn on, to its full extent, monitoring the general use of the overdraft can provide an insight into the business’s cash flow resources. A business operating at its maximum overdraft may not have emergency funds, if needed.

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my area, receiving the award on the day was definitely a highlight for the year. The awards ceremony was fabulous,” she said.

Fellow TAFE NSW Ambassador Kyle Loades is well known in the region for both business and community leadership. Kyle is currently the President of the NRMA Motoring & Services Board, Chair of the HMRI Foundation and a Director with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

As a leading Hunter TAFE alumni, Kyle has

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Reptile Park (Vice Chair) • Julia Barnes, General Manager, D’Vine Group (Company Secretary) • David Jewell, Chief Executive Office, Wyong Race Club Observers: • Susan Davis, National Parks & Wildlife Services • Paul Anderson, Chief Executive Office, Gosford City Council • Michael Whittaker, General Manager, Wyong Shire Council

shared his journey with students at Central Coast campuses, speaking about his career highlights leading up to the appointment on the NRMA Board.

For further information or to nominate for the 2015 Hunter TAFE Alumni Awards, Google Hunter TAFE Alumni.

An inaugural Central Coast Alumni event will be held at Ourimbah campus on Tuesday 31 March. Register to join the Alumni to receive an invitation to this free event.

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8. Dishonoured Cheques Withholding of payments to creditors, dishonoured cheques and dishonour fees are clear signs that a business may not have sufficient financial resources.

9. Relationships with Suppliers When a business has a history of delaying payments to creditors, suppliers may place the business on cash on delivery terms. A change of this nature or entering into payment arrangements to manage overdue accounts, indicates that suppliers have concerns of the business’s ability to make its payments on time.

10. Legal Action Legal action taken against a business for the recovery of outstanding debts is often the tipping point for a business’s failure.

Statements of Claim issued against a business are a major concern as they could result in the business being placed into involuntary liquidation. Legal demands, winding up applications and director penalty notices should not be taken lightly.

If you are experiencing any of the above warning signs, it is best to contact an experienced insolvency expert at the earliest possible time.

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Thought for the day – If at first you don’t succeed, then skydiving is not for you!!

Contributed by David Cheal, Ireland The police officer, having patiently waited all this time, now started up his patrol car, put on the flashing lights, promptly pulled the man over and carried out a breathalyzer test. To his amazement, the breathalyzer indicated no evidence of the man having consumed alcohol at all!

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St. Peter replied, “Well, I’ve added up all the hours for which you billed your clients, and by my calculation you must be about 193 years old!”

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You’re at a party with a bunch of friends and see a gorgeous girl. One of your friends goes up to her and pointing at you and says, “He’s very rich. Marry him.”

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You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and get her telephone number.

The next day you call and say, “Hi, I’m very rich. Marry me.”

That’s Telemarketing.

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl.

You get up and straighten your tie, you walk up to her and pour her a drink. You open the door for her, pick up her bag after she drops it, offer her a ride, and then say, “By the way, I’m very rich. Will you marry me?”

That’s Public Relations.

You’re at a party and see a gorgeous girl.

She walks up to you and says, “You are very rich.”

That’s Brand Recognition.

You see a gorgeous girl at a party. You go up to her and say, “I’m rich. Marry me.” She gives you a nice hard slap on your face.

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“This is good news. It is very unusual, but we have two donors to choose from for your new heart.”

The patient is pleased. He asks, “What were their jobs?”

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“I’ll take the accountant’s heart,” says the patient. “I want one that hasn’t been used.”

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Message from the President This Prospectus is an initiative of The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and aims to provide the necessary information needed for investors to look at the opportunities that are on offer in The Peninsula area of the City of Gosford.

MATTHEW WALES PRESIDENT OF THE PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Peninsula Chamber represents the interests of over 1200 businesses across the Peninsula in the commercial centre of Woy Woy, the retail town centre of Umina Beach, the village centre of Ettalong Beach and the smaller industrial centres at Rawson Road, Woy Woy, Blackwall Road at Blackwall and Alma Avenue at Woy Woy. In recent years, the Umina Beach retail centre has undergone a major transformation becoming one of the busiest retail strip centres on the Central Coast.

The Directors of the Chamber invite you to consider the business opportunities that Umina Beach offers.

We look forward to assisting you in making the move to our area.

Matthew Wales

The Peninsula is a unique residential and business environment with a population in excess of 32,000 people and more than 19,000 homes located in the most southern area of the Central Coast region and Gosford Local Government Area (LGA). It accounts for more that 27% of the population of the Gosford LGA. Surrounded by highly distinctive natural and scenic backdrops, the Peninsula area covers around 1,500 hectares. It is separated from nearby coastal settlements by national parks and on three sides by waterways, providing extensive waterfrontage with panoramic views.

The Peninsula area is made up of the three town centres: • Woy Woy, • Ettalong Beach, and • Umina Beach.

Together they offer a variety of retailing and commercial services, leisure and tourist activities as well as local employment.

In general terms each town centre has its own business dynamics with Woy Woy being the commercial centre and transport hub with Umina Beach being a retail centre and Ettalong Beach a tourism area.

President Phone: 0415 634 232 Email: info@peninsulachamber.asn.au

In addition, there are across the Peninsula but not within defined town limits, a number of businesses and services including: Healthe Care owned Brisbane Waters Private Hospital and associated medical services, Everglades Country Club and golf course, Glades Motor Inn.

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Business opportunities in Umina Beach The Peninsula provides a wide range of business opportunities from retail and commercial through to light industrial. The Umina Beach retail centre is ideally placed to capitalise on the changing demographics of the Peninsula with the following advantages:• strong representation from national retailers including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Bunnings and McDonalds. These major retailers are located along the West Street shopping strip; • strong banking sector including Westpac and Commonwealth Bank • generous and accessible public car parking areas; • easy access from multiple entry points; • affordable retail space that ensures the retail centre is highly competitive; • substantial areas of undeveloped commercial land allowing for future growth;

Umina Beach at a glance Umina Beach is a Central Coast suburb located within the Gosford Local Government Area (LGA) and forms part of what is known as the Woy Woy Peninsula. With an area of 7 sq kms and a population of about 16,059 (2011 Census) it is most populated suburb on the Central Coast.

The beach from which it takes it’s name runs more than a kilometre inside Broken Bay making it popular with beachgoers and swimmers looking for more tranquil waters than the ocean which it looks out onto.

Umina Beach’s Booker neighbouring suburbs on The Peninsula are: Ettalong Beach and Woy Woy, - all leading into the Brisbane Water where the Capital of the Central Coast, Gosford, is located.

Umina Beach has traditionally been seen as a holiday destination for over seventy years and largely remains that to this day.

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• well established café culture;

Umina Beach is 90 kilometres (56 miles) north of Sydney, Australia’s largest city.

• large range of small businesses that complement the major retailers; • changing demographics as younger families move into the area; and • improving levels of disposable income

It can be accessed by road using the M1 Motorway and exiting at the Gosford / Woy Woy Exit a distance of 78 km from the Sydney GPO – about a 1 hour drive. It s a further 15 km via Woy Woy Road. Part of this road provides the driver with extensive scenic views of Brisbane Water.

It can also be accessed by scheduled train services from Sydney to Woy Woy then by bus.

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Umina Beach The business environment Leading businesses in Umina include:

RETAIL Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, Bunnings Warehouse, Blooms the Chemist, Soul Pattinson,

BANKS Westpac, Commonwealth

REAL ESTATE Domain Real Estate, Elders Real Estate, Goodsell Real Estate, L J Hooker, Raine & Horne Peninsula, Ray White Umina Beach, Stephenson’s Real Estate, Umina Beach Real Estate, Wilsons Real Estate, Wiseberry Peninsula The Umina Beach business area comprises 18,500 sqm of retail/commercial floor space, primarily retail. It is the leading retail precinct on the Woy Woy Peninsula and comprises the precincts of Woy Woy, Ettalong Beach, Blackwall and Booker Bay. Retail business is conducted primarily along the West Street Shopping Strip a distance of about half a kilometre parallel with the beach, one street back.

The economy is driven by a strong retail trade anchored by leading national supermarkets – Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, 3 major chemist chains, McDonalds and Bunnings Warehouse plus a number of specialty stores and food outlets.

Due to its location, and an excellent road system, Umina Beach draws on an area wider than The Peninsula. Just 20 minutes away is Kariong with a population of 6,451 plus the residential areas to the east including St Huberts Island, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Wagstaffe and Pretty Beach with a permanent residential population of around 4,000.

FOOD & RESTAURANTS McDonalds, Subway, Ocean Beach Hotel, Margarita Daze, Copperpot Indian Restaurant, Eagle Boys Pizza, Fish Heads Cafe & Fine Foods, Ocean Breeze Cafe, Ocean Beach Thai, Silver Dragon Chinese Restaurant, 304 on West, Rubys Café, Bremens Partisserie, The Flaming Chilli, Coastal Treats, Uni’s Kebabs, Pearls on the Beach and Patonga Beach Hotel

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Accountants – Harmer Cassin Davis Booth, Player Hall.

Lawyers – Morris Cockhill, Kenneally & Co, Webster & Co Town Planners – Wales & Associates, Optima Developments Surveyors Clarke Dowdle & Associates.

TOURISM NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Park

SURF CLUBS Ocean Beach Surf and Umina Beach Surf Club

However, the resident population is only part what maintains a strong retail presence. Umina Beach has traditionally been known as a tourist area for more than 80 years and supports the NRMA owned Ocean Beach Holiday Park and numerous bed and breakfasts.

In recent years an increasing number of Sydney residents have bought holiday homes and apartments in the beachside areas particularly the prestige areas of Umina Heights, Killcare, Pearl Beach, Patonga and Wagstaffe.

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Business support

Economy facts and figures

Gosford City Council administers Umina Beach and The Peninsula area along with all of the Gosford LGA.

Due to the inclusive nature of The Peninsula the table below sets out population and other demographic data for the area as a whole:

Over the last eighteen months Council has undergone substantial administration changes resulting in a new Open for Business culture throughout the organisation.

Gosford Council’s Mayor, Clr Lawrie McKinna and Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson are happy to talk to prospective investors and business people looking to take advantage of the opportunities in Umina Beach and The Peninsula

Total persons 0-19 years

16,059

10,114

4,628

1,738

7,354

3,994

2,024

939

397

8,716

5,292

2,371

944

7,860

3,348

2,798

1,318

396

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25,842

12,964

7,864

3,614

1,400

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4,597

2,109

1,623

656

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48 years

49 years

45 years

$474

$421

$435

$468

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$1,086

$908

$1,145

Median total household income (weekly)

$917

$795

$721

$898

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WOY ETTALONG BLACKWALL WOY BEACH

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20-64 years

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is an active membership based organisation committed to supporting business in the area. It represents over 1200 local businesses. President Matthew Wales will assist and introduce new businesses to the area.

The NSW Business Chamber has a Central Coast Regional Advisory Board based at Tuggerah. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Central Coast NSW Business Chamber.

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Median age Median total personal income (weekly)

Contact person is Peter Brown

Median mortgage repayment (monthly)

$1,841

$1,733

$1,600

$1,820

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Median rent (weekly)

$275

$240

$275

$250

Average household size

2.4

2.2

2.0

2.3

Total dwellings

6,289

4,340

2,106

730

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