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Twin-tower development with hotel will define Gosford Minor Hotel Group to operate Avani brand Deputy Premier takes over the regions – Central Coast recognised as a region

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Cover story 4 Twin-tower development with hotel will define Gosford

Business news 7 Deputy Premier takes over the regions with Central Coast recognised as a region 8 The Mayoral Minute aimed at killing off investment in Gosford 9 Revitalisation of Gosford now a myth 10 Rescue Alliance keeps vital service flying 11 Interpod signs contract to 269 Bathroom Pods for Adelaide accommodation facility 12 Bouddi Foundation for the Arts celebrates 10 years with $10,000 Award 13 Little Creek Cheese takes out 8 awards at 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show 13 AMS Furniture merges with Accent Furniture 13 CBA closes Fountain Plaza Erina branch 14 Door closes on Woy Woy Leagues Club 14 Wallarah 2 Coal – Exploding the Myths 15 Stimulus measures explained

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16 Latest ABS data on number of businesses revealed 17 Construction the largest business sector on the Central Coast 18 Commercial and industrial properties For Sale / Lease 19 John Whiteway Drive development moves to Exhibition stage 19 Council approves Wamberal beachfront development 20 Erina 2020 and beyond 21 Government to fast-track planning process 21 Pathway forward for Developer Contributions reform 22 Can manufacturing have future in Australia 22 Casual – Jobkeeper hidden risk 23 New Rules: HR and Team Management

Regular features 6 Edgar Adams’ Editorial –Council determined to wreck Coast economy 11 Manufacturing news 13 Business briefs 18 Property news 22 Business Tips 23 Funny Business

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Twin-tower development with hotel will define Gosford

Architect’s image of The Archibald retail precint ONE OF THE most anticipated development projects that came from the former Gosford Council to revitalise Gosford CBD is about to be realised.

Originally known as Mariners Plaza and the brainchild of former owner, Peter Zhu, when the DA was lodged in August 2014 and approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in May 2015, the development on the corner of Mann and Donnison Streets, Gosford was seen as a defining moment for the city.

Now, under new ownership but with the

same design the iconic twin-tower project will get underway with demolition of the site starting this month.

To be known as The Archibald and with boutique development company Macarthur Projects, at the helm the development with hotel and 260 apartments is set to become a world class urban precinct overlooking Brisbane Water.

Following a successful Stage 1 off-theplan campaign that to date has seen 60 apartments sold through agents McGrath along with the sale of he hotel to the Minor

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The Archibald apartment living Hotel Group, contracts were signed last month with Sydney builder Macquarie Constructions Group.

Commenting on their decision to get behind the project Macarthur Projects Managing Director, Greg Walker, said, “The consortium behind the development have been aware of the potential for a CBD transformation in Gosford for many years.

As government infrastructure including transportation links to Sydney continue to strengthen the connection to Gosford, the regions natural and geographic attributes have made it the sleeping giant of NSW.” Macarthur Projects is a boutique development project team based in Sydney responsible for delivering a number of prestigious residential projects including the award meeting Palisade Hotel in Barangaroo Sydney.

Architect Nigel Dickson from Dickson Rothschild who designed the project originally has been retained to follow through with the development.

The Archibald will comprise 260 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size from 52sqm to 280sqm and selling from $520,000 to $2.5 million, 800 car spaces and over 3,000sqm of commercial and retail space.

Construction is estimated to take up to 30 months.

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Minor Hotel Group to operate Avani brand

Architect’s image The Archibald roof-top restaurant The Minor Hotel Group is one of the largest hotel operators in the world with over ten brands one of which is the Oaks Hotels and Resorts that has 54 hotels in Australia and New Zealand, one of which is at The Entrance.

Minor will operate a 000 room Avani brand hotel in The Archibald that will feature restaurants, wine bar, roof top restaurant and bar and conference facilities.

The hotel includes a separate 5-star wellness retreat within The Archibald on level 1.

Architect’s image Avani Hotel lobby

Architect’s image of The Archibald outdoor pool overlooking Brisbane Water

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EDITORIAL

Edgar Adams discusses local issues

Council determined to wreck Coast economy VAS THE CORONAVIRUS wreaks havoc across our business community and we wonder how long it will take to recover it is essential that we do our best to maintain a positive attitude, because recover we will.

The Morrison and Berejiklian Governments are doing an incredible job of keeping the economy afloat and many businesses have them to thank for that.

Unfortunately for those in the retail and hospitality industries and the sectors that depend on them, this pandemic will see many businesses not survive. It is a sad fact that for many who have put their heart and soul into these businesses that they won’t recover, and we feel for them.

Let us never forget that it is these people who are prepared to have a go who are the backbone of this country. They invest their life savings, work their guts out, depend on the sacrifices of their families for support to make their businesses work. They also employ a lot of people. So the ramifications on our economy will be massive.

OOO As we struggle through these difficult months we also need to keep our minds on how we emerge into what will be a new world.

We will expect both Federal and State Governments to restart our economy but it won’t work unless we all pull our weight, which means at a local government level our Central Coast Council has to do its part.

But are they capable? Are they at all interested?

Since being elected 42 months ago

this Labor/Green controlled Council has shown predilection to destroy the region’s economy: • They have refused to allow the Concept Plan for the Warnervale Airport to go on Public Exhibition, fearing that the public might like it.

• They have breached a contract with an aircraft manufacturer who would have invested hundreds of millions of dollars and employed hundreds of people. The cost of breaching that contract has been kept from ratepayers but is in the millions of dollars.

• They have set about making the Airport a dangerous place for aircraft to land and take off thereby putting in jeopardy of being closed down.

• They have opposed the Intercity Train Maintenance Facility at Kangy Angy which will employ over 200 people. Fortunately the Transport Department overrode them.

• They have prevaricated and lied about a Performing Arts Centre in Gosford to the point where it has been forgotten about.

• They have made almost impossible to get a Development Application approved in the Somersby Industrial Estate where businesses want to build factories and employ people. In these instances protection of vegetation (in an industrial area!) is the excuse.

• Finally, in a move to kill off any further development in the Gosford CBD the Mayor, on 9th December 2019, moved a Mayoral Minute opposing three major developments in Gosford (See Pages 8 and 9). These are the StHilliers, Lederer Group

and Leagues Club projects. All would generate over a thousand jobs.

The Central Coast’s building industry has the capacity to very quickly lift our region out of the economic situation we are now in. It has in the past and it can do it again.

The building industry is the largest non government employer in our region (see Page 16) OOO One project that this Council cannot stop is the construction of The Archibald in Gosford. This project was one of the first approved under the McKenna/Anderson Gosford Council.

Its taken a while to get off the ground but on its own will put Gosford on the map.

We are right behind the developers of this project who are showing great faith in Gosford.

Meanwhile, on a very positive note CCBR congratulates the Premier on setting up a new Department of Regional NSW and appointing Deputy Premier, John Barilaro as Minister.

More to the point though is that the Central Coast has been brought in as a region in its own right, along with the eight other regions in the state.

This is very good news for our region.

Mr Barilaro is a straight shooter and a champion of regional NSW so we all look forward to working with him.

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Deputy Premier takes over the regions – Central Coast recognised as a region DEPUTY PREMIER AND Leader of the National Party, The Hon. John Barilaro MP has taken control of regional NSW with the announcement on April 2nd that the NSW Government has a new Department of Regional NSW with him as Minister.

The new department will allow him to cater for regional NSW in the wake of the drought, bushfires and the coronavirus health crisis.

Importantly this means that for the first time the Central Coast is recognised as a region in its own right with eight other regions that make up NSW. Commenting on the change Mr Barilaro said, ‘“The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW and plays an important role in our State’s economy. I have visited the Central Coast many times, as recently as last month, where I visited to learn more about the issues facing communities in the region.”

Mr Barilaro said that he works closely with Adam Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and continues to support the continued growth of the region, as well as the communities which call it home.

“The new Department of Regional NSW is focussed on delivering great outcomes for the people of the Central Coast and continuing to make it a great place to live, work and visit,” he said.

Significantly Mr Barilaro said, “The new Department will have a permanent office based in Gosford, in a newly funded government building. The team located in Gosford focusses on place-based initiatives to address local issues. They work with local council, youth groups, industry and businesses directly and indirectly.”

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advantage of having the Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch representing our region as Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast.

The Premier abolished this position following the March 2019 election but brought it back in December.

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“We recognise the Central Coast has its own unique challenges and opportunities and requires tailored policy, funding, planning and investment decisions.”

“As part of the new Department of Regional NSW, Industry and Trade the Central Coast is eligible for, and has already received, funding for projects and infrastructure from various funds.”

“The Central Coast was included in the 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, launched in 2018. The NSW Government’s aim is to ensure the Central Coast has the infrastructure, jobs, services to be a thriving city hub,” Mr Barilaro concluded.

Mr Crouch, who is also Government Whip, said that he is looking forward to working with the Deputy Premier. “I am delighted with this move by the Premier.

The new Department of Regional NSW, Industry and Trade brings the Central Coast right into focus across more than the regional aspect. Our region now has two senior people in government to represent it and that is a first.”

Following the March 2019 State Election, the Premier scrapped the Parliamentary Secretary positions. At the time Scot McDonald MLC was Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast.

In a surprise move in late December 2019 the Premier announced that she had appointed Mr Crouch as Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast.

At the time Mr Crouch said, “This is a challenge that requires all levels of government to work together.

“Our Government’s key achievements to date include the redevelopment of Gosford and Wyong hospitals, half a billion dollars

Deputy Premier and Leader of the National Party, Minister for Regional NSW, The Hon. John Barilaro MP for State road upgrades, revitalising the Gosford city centre and unprecedented levels of funding for local schools.

“In the last two years alone, Central Coast Council has received more than $90M in grant funding from the NSW Government.

“It is my mission to ensure that our region continues to receive its fair share of funding, now and into the future. ” Berejiklian said Crouch had shown “a huge amount of passion and dedication for the Central Coast”.

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The Mayoral Minute aimed at killing off investment in Gosford Ordinary Council Meeting 9 December 2019 Mayoral Minute – Consultation on Development Proposals in the Gosford CBD and State Significant Applications for which Council is not the consent authority Background In accordance with the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Gosford City Centre) 2018 and State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) 2011 there are a range of (generally large/significant) development application types for which Council is not the consent authority. Under these circumstances, the Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (the Department) undertakes the assessment of the applications The authority to determine applications in that process is either: • The Minister for Planning (or the Ministers nominated delegate); or • In some circumstances, the independent Planning Assessment Commission (as set out in Clause 8A of the State & Regional Development SEPP and Clause 1.6 of the Gosford City Centre SEPP).

The Role of Council In these matters, Central Coast Council is a consultee. That is, the Council is consulted on the proposed development in the same way that any other third party is consulted - with the same access to information and the same deadline to respond.

There are, broadly speaking, two primary opportunities for Council to comment on development applications that are dealt with by the Department: 1. The SEARS Process - early in the application process, Council is afforded the opportunity to comment on the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEAR’s). SEAR’s set out the broad information requirements for the submission of any application (Council is afforded 14 days to comment on SEAR’s requests); and 2. Application Consultation - Once an application is lodged with the Department, Council is consulted on the proposed development in accordance with the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulations (Council is afforded 28 days to comment on development applications lodged through this process

Recent Consultations Council was recently consulted on two significant proposals within the Gosford City Centre (with the consultation deadline of 7 November): • The Kibbleplex/Lederer Group Proposal (SSD-9813 136-146-148 –– Donnison Street, Gosford); and • The St Hilliers Property Proposal (SSD10114 – 26-32 Mann Street – Old Gosford Primary School site).

In addition, Council was consulted at the same time on the following SEAR’s request • G osford Leagues Club Redevelopment (SSD-10374) Council Submissions Despite the unreasonably short timeframe, Council officers made extensive submissions on both development applications within the consultation period (as well as the SEAR’s consultation).

Councillors have since been provided with a copy of each submission.

Key Matters for Consideration The short timeframe and the complexity of the matters involved raise 2 key issues: 1. The timeframe for the consultations is inappropriate and excessively short, especially given the scale and complexity of these applications (and the volume of supporting material that accompanies applications of this type); and 2. It is Council’s view that such applications should be determined by Council. However, where Council is not the determining authority the appropriate authority should be the independent Planning Assessment Commission and not the Minister for Planning (or delegate). The Minister for Planning has previously noted that, in his view, independent planning bodies (such as the Regional Planning Panel) are best placed to determine large, complex applications. This process should be the same for applications of such significance. An independent Planning Assessment Commission would allow the opportunity for appropriate community, agency and stakeholder input.

I formally move: 1. That Council note the submissions made by Council staff on • The Kibbleplex/Lederer Group Proposal, Donnison Street, Gosford (SSD-9813 136-146-148); • The St Hilliers Property Proposal, 26-32 Mann Street – Old Gosford Primary School Site (SSD-10114 –); and

Central Coast Council Mayor Lisa Matthews • Central Coast Leagues Club Redevelopment (Concept Application) (SSD 10374 2. That Council note that whilst the Council is supportive of the revitalisation of Gosford through appropriate development, these proposals are considered to be large, complex and significant proposals in the Gosford CBD that require careful consideration.

3. That Council note that Council was consulted on both development proposals at the same time as well as a Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Request for the Central Coast Leagues Club Redevelopment -Concept Application (SSD 10374). Whilst Council officers made a request for an extension to the consultation period in order to permit an adequate assessment by staff and appropriate engagement with Councillors on all three developments, the extension of time granted for submissions was still inadequate.

4. That Council request that the Mayor, as a matter of urgency, write to the Minister for Planning, The Hon Rob Stokes: a) requesting that alternate timeframes and referral processes be established in consultation with Council, especially given the short timeframe for comment, the complexity/scale of the proposals, the wide range of disciplines that are required to be considered and in order to allow appropriate engagement with the Council and the community. b) Formally objecting to the proposals based on the submissions prepared by Council staff.

5. That Council require every development application lodged with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Gosford City Centre) and State Environmental Planning Policy (State and Regional Development) be determined by an Independent Planning Commission to ensure complete independence of the planning system.

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Revitalisation of Gosford City now a myth BONYTHON TOWER - the John Singleton development would never have got off the ground under the present Central Coast Council For the few years that Anthony Roberts was Minister for Planning, from January 2017 to April 2019 it seemed that Gosford’s time had come.

Soon after he became Minister he appointed Lee Shearer as Coordinator for the Central Coast with particular emphasis on getting Gosford going after more than 40 years stuck in a rut.

Ms Shearer got the Government Architect involved in developing a plan for the Revitalisation of Gosford.

That was backed up by a Gosford City SEPP and DCP as well as a pledge for $52 million for water and sewer infrastructure and public domain upgrades.

A City of Gosford Design Advisory Panel Design Reference Group with six experts in their field was set up. Large projects would be assessed by them to achieve design excellence.

By early 2019 investors and property developers, thinking that the Gosford City SEPP had sidelined Council were dusting off projects that had been held up for years and coming in with new projects worth close to a billion dollars.

And then the State Elections were held in March 2019 and the wheels started falling off.

Mr Roberts was no longer Planning Minister and in his place was Minister Rob Stokes. Gosford and the Central Coast has been going nowhere ever since.

Promises made in the lead up to the election have been conveniently forgotten.

The $52 million for the Gosford City infrastructure upgrade has been dumped.

We must say that $10 million for the redevelopment of Leagues Club Park has been honoured. But that is all!

Meanwhile developers who in good faith moved forward with their projects now find that an ominous clause inserted at the last minute to get the Gosford City SEPP approved gave Central Coast Council the right to frustrate large developments.

It reads: 1.6 Consent authority The consent authority for the purposes of this Policy is— (a) for development that has a capital investment value of less than $10 million— the Council, and (b) for development that has a capital investment value of not less than $10 million but not more than $75 million— (i) the Minister for Planning, or (ii) if the development has a capital

Bonython Tower - the John Singleton development would never have got off the ground under the present Central Coast Council investment value of not less than $40 million and the Council objects to the development—the Independent Planning Commission.

Who is the Independent Planning Commission?

An outfit set up to frustrate property developers and investors where there is “significant opposition from the community”.

In the case of the StHilliers development on the old Gosford Primary School site the Community Environment Network (CEN) has lodged an objection based the project’s failure to comply with the height and floor space ratio etc.

Until her election to Central Coast Council Clr Jane Smith, Mayor and now Deputy Mayor was CEO (part-time) of the Community Environment Network for 15 years.

CEN has a long history of opposing economically valuable projects.

Commenting on Council’s attitude to the development StHilliers Executive Chairman, Tim Casey said, “We are incredibly disappointed and frustrated at Council’s objection.

“I can only surmise that it is their intention to ensure that Gosford’s recovery from Corona virus is long and arduous, with a building industry crippled by inactivity and fuelled by misinformation and small minded thinking.

“We remain committed to progressing our project, key to the Gosford City revitalisation, adding millions of dollars and 450 jobs to a Central Coast economy incapacitated by years of neglect.

“However, we have no choice but to believe that those in positions of power have alternative agendas other than the rejuvenation of an ailing economy.”

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Rescue Alliance keeps vital service flying A UNIQUE BUSINESS alliance formed on the Central Coast is helping to keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flying for communities on the Coast and beyond.

The Central Coast Alliance was founded in 2012 by three local businesses, BJ Howes Metaland, Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants and Insurance House, with the trio combining financial resources to sponsor events not only on the Central Coast but throughout the Hunter and New England North West.

In 2020, the Alliance welcomed a new partner, in Aubrey Brown Lawyers, with the group collaborating to collectively support sponsorship initiatives and also strive individually within their respective businesses to do further fundraising for the Service.

This includes Bishop Collins and their staff participating in the workplace giving program; BJ Howes Metaland having money tins in their stores and also hosting an annual race day, with proceeds from an auction on the day going to the Rescue Helicopter and Insurance House donating tickets from their ANZ Stadium membership for various sporting events to the Service for online auctions.

‘Groups such as The Alliance are vital to ensuring the Service continues to be available to our communities 24-7,’ Shannon Stanton, Community Liaison Officer for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service on the Central Coast said.

‘We value the support we get from individuals and groups in the community

Members of the Central Coast Alliance, Philip Keenan, Steve Dawson, Peter Kernan and Nathan Corrigan participating in a virtual meeting but equally important is the support we receive from businesses and The Alliance is a great example of this,’ Stanton said.

Phillip Keenan, Bishop Collins CEO, said The Alliance initiative started several years ago thanks to an introduction.

‘Our business was introduced to the Service some time ago through a colleague and we have supported the Service through the Central Coast based alliance now for 8 years. They do an amazing job of providing emergency support for the community and we are honoured to be given the opportunity to support the Service on an annual basis,’ he said.

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Similar sentiments were shared by Steve Dawson, General Manager of BJ Howes Metaland.

‘The helicopter logo is a very recognised brand especially in our industry of supply, with miners, farmers and maintenance workers.

Being a community partner of this lifesaving service allows our customers the knowledge that they are not just getting the products and services they need but also supporting their community,’ Dawson said.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has a number of events and fundraising activities year round that community minded businesses and their staff can become actively involved in.

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Interpod signs contract for 269 Bathroom Pods for Adelaide accommodation facility

Modular bathroom pods production line Lisarow manufacturer of modular bathroom pods, Interpod, have won the contract to supply and deliver 269 bathroom pods to the developer of a student accommodation facility in the heart of Adelaide.

Managing Director, Steve Monks said that production would begin in April, with bathroom pods completed perfectly in line with the builders site schedule.

Since setting up Interpod and introducing bathroom pods to Australia in 2010, the company has delivered over 22,000 pods to student accommodation, hotel, apartment, healthcare facilities across Australia & New Zealand.

Interpod’s first exports to New Zealand started in Auckland last year supplying Cedar Pacific’s new Unilodge student accommodation facility with 697 selfsufficient bathroom pods.

Locally owned and employing some 151 staff, Interpod manufactures thirty pods per day on a production line basis, sourcing most of their materials from Australian suppliers. Their strong, wellestablished supply chain partnerships provide maximum certainty to construction projects.

Interpod is a Australian manufacturing success story, established by Steve Monks who with his brothers, setup the local manufactured housing business, Manor Group.

Following a research trip through Europe to understand how modular building systems were transforming the construction industry, Steve decided to introduce the modular bathroom concept into Australia and set up Interpod, which became the

pioneer company for Bathroom Pods in Australia. The brothers separated their Manor Group interests, Andrew Monks retaining Manor Group and Steve Monks concentrating on Interpod.

Interpod’s success in streamlining construction projects, meant that by 2017 they acquired a 10,000 facility, formerly occupied by Sylvania Lighting, at Lisarow enabling them to introduce new, efficient manufacturing methods with stringent quality control in the bathroom construction process.

The introduction of bathroom pods into building projects has substantial cost savings and long-term benefits including: • B uilt to a strict schedule with no weather impact • R educed onsite contractors and project management (traditional onsite bathrooms use 8+ trades).

• R educed Waste: No onsite building waste from the bathroom building materials • N o separate trade contracts or invoices to process • S ingle point of contact for the entire bathroom project • F aster installation time. Pods can be craned in (5 times faster than any other Pod solution) and installed in 1 to 2 hours onsite.

• Long-term fixture warranties – a benefit to developer asset portfolios Steve Monks has been joined by his sons, with each operating in various positions to ensure a Succession Plan for the company.

As with all manufacturing, production efficiencies are essential. The Monks’ have

One of 247 Bathroom Pods installed in the HIEX Mascot Hotel introduced a strong Team Culture across the business with all staff enthusiastically embracing and contributing to teamcreated targets. “We celebrate our successes, with the entire team getting together every month to tell others about their overall performance. Each team has a target and work together for the month to hit the required outcome. This has drawn our team together, and made everyone feel a part of the bigger picture in our organisation,” says Steve.

Interpod is also a strong advocate for Lean Manufacturing with Cameron Monks, General Manager, saying, “Since our establishment in 2010, Interpod has worked on incorporating lean processes into our business. Lean enables us to streamline construction efficiency from the office, to factory floor and finally to the onsite build.

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Bouddi Foundation for the Arts celebrates 10 years with $10,000 Award

Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Chair John Bell AO OBE with puppet maker and designer Gabrielle Paananen an Alumni of the Foundation THIS YEAR THE Bouddi Foundation for the Arts celebrates its 10th anniversary and to celebrate their achievement is offering a special $10,000 Award to mark the occasion.

In the 10 years since its inception the Foundation has supported young artists of all persuasions whether they be actors, singers, painters, musicians, sculptors, photographers, film makers, dancers, and puppet makers.

Each year young people are encouraged to apply for grants to help further their education which will enable them to develop into some of the most promising artists in the country.

“As it is our tenth year, we felt as a celebration of what we have achieved, we

would offer a special award of ten thousand dollars. These funds might be used for further study both in Australia or abroad, maybe towards a new instrument or a new camera or art materials. The chosen candidate would have to offer something very special to be awarded the prize,” said celebrated actor, Founder and Chair of the Foundation, John Bell AO OBE, and local resident.

The Foundation is the brainchild of Mr Bell who saw the need to help, encourage and assist young artists on the Central Coast.

“All of us on the Committee of the BFA have been amazed not only at the depth of talent but also the quality of the young people who apply. Each year our panel of

experts gather, normally around August, to audition and interview the applicants and each year they ask themselves the same question. Can we keep finding exceptional talent and the answer pleasingly is YES,” said Mr Bell.

The awardees are not only given a cash award, which might only be a few hundred dollars increasing in some cases to two or three thousand dollars but they gain the opportunity of mentorship and/ or an introduction to a relevant arts organisation. Helping to open a door can make all the difference.

“The bottom line is that the award also says that ‘we believe in you’ which is so important when you are starting out,” Mr Bell said. “This is particularly important at the moment as the arts world has been hit hard by the coronavirus,” he said.

“Given the upheaval of the last few months these aspiring creative people in our community need all the help that they can get.

“We are fortunate to have very generous donors, who make all this possible. It should be stressed that the more support we get means we can assist more local aspiring artists.”

Finally Mr Bell made the point that in view of the present crisis and as a result of the current restrictions it remains to be seen when this award can be made. Maybe we will be celebrating our tenth year in our eleventh year.”

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AMS Furniture merges with Accent Furniture

Little Creek Cheese owners Russell and Sue Parsons with son Alex Nelson

Little Creek Cheese takes out 8 awards at 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show LITTLE CREEK CHEESE which operates out of the heritage listed Old Wyong Milk Factory has picked up a total of eight awards, 1 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze at the 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show as part of the Royal Easter Show, a highly competitive event which sees entries from across Australia.

Sue Parsons, who owns and operates the business with husband Russell and son Alex Nelson, said the family was “thrilled” with the result.

Little Creek Cheese which started out as a hobby in 2009 and started commercially manufacturing cheese in 2011 has been a regular winner at cheese shows since

winning gold at the Hobart Royal Fine Foods Awards in 2014 with their Garlic and Dill Goat Feta Cheese.

Since thjn they have won awards for their club cheddars and haloumi style cheeses.

Mr Parsons said that over half of their customers have been restaurants and specialty stores but with the loss of these due to the coronavirus they have moved to home deliveries and are working with other local suppliers including LaTartine Bakery at Somersby.

“This has been so successful that we will continue with this service when the crisis is over,” said Mr Parsons.

Lisarow based office furniture manufacturer, AMS Furniture has merged with another strong industry player, namely Accent Furniture, also based at Lisarow.

Commenting on the move, Managing Director, Nathan Kennard said, “This is a major step forward, and together we are much stronger, combining Accent’s 50 years of industry experience with the manufacturing infrastructure of AMS. This move consolidates our base for the future, building a foundation to continue to grow our business.”

The nature of the merged operation’s day-to-day business will remain unchanged with Kennard Group Holdings Pty Ltd Trading as AMS Furniture.

Nathan Kennard remains Managing Director, with other family members in key roles. All directors are family members.

CBA closes Fountain Plaza Erina Branch CBA has closed its Fountain Plaza Erina branch as part of a list of branch closures announced in March citing a trend by customers to switch to online banking.

The CBA branch at Erina Fair, which is being expanded, will continue to operate.

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Stimulus measures explained COVID-19 HAS PROMPTED numerous complex financial challenges and solutions for businesses. This has caused a sense of uncertainty about what areas to focus on for business survival.

A recent webinar by the professional team at AdviceCo. gave businesses an opportunity to familiarise with the options and consider which elements were relevant to them. The key headlines from the webi-

nar are below and a post-event recording is available for viewing at no cost.

Important to note is just how important it is to seek professional help, and to act quickly.

WHAT

WHO

HOW MUCH

WHEN

JOBKEEPER

Businesses who have experienced a 30% downturn in response to the Corona Crisis. Includes sole traders, trusts and partners in partnerships.

Not for Profits with 15% downturn.

This can include tax deductible donations both in cash and in kind.

$1,500 per fortnight per employee paid by the government to preserve employment.

Payable in arrears.

Enrollments open now for April period. Reportable monthly or quarterly to September 2020.

TENANCY PAYMENTS

Commercial Tenants who qualify for JobKeeper

Up to 50% rental waiver and up to 50% rental deferral NSW Landlords can obtain up to 25% discount on land tax if they pass the savings on to tenants, plus three month deferral on balance of land tax due.

Percentage determined by drop in turnover.

A minimum of half the decrease in rental charge is to be in the form of a rental waiver

Immediate

BAS DISCOUNTS

Small and medium-sized business entities with aggregated annual turnover under $50 million and that employ workers.

Between $20,000 - $100,000 credit to BAS liability.

Automatic on lodgment of Business Activity or Instalment Activity Statement

Up to 50% between now and lodgement of the June 2020 Business Activity Statement.

INSTANT ASSET WRITE OFF

Businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million

Instant asset write-off threshold increase from $30,000 to $150,000.

Now until 30 June.

DEPRECIATION INCREASES

Businesses with a turnover of less than $500 million.

50 per cent deduction of the cost of an eligible asset costing >$150,000 on installation, with existing depreciation rules applying to the balance of the asset’s cost.

Now til 30 June 2021

WAGE SUBSIDIES

Businesses who employ Trainees and Apprentices

50 per cent of the apprentice’s or trainee’s wage.

9 months from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020.

LOAN OPTIONS

Businesses with bank loans.

The Government will provide a guarantee of 50 per cent to SME lenders to support new short-term unsecured loans to SMEs up to $250,000. The Australian Banking Association has also announced deferral options for small businesses with loans.

Now.

PAYROLL TAX WAIVER

Businesses with payrolls of up to $10 million for three months to June 2020.

25% discount on 2020 payroll tax liability including removal of requirement to pay March – May calculated amount

Until June 2020.

www.adviceco.com.au

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Door closes on Woy Woy Leagues Club

Woy Woy Leagues Club EASTS GROUP HAS announced that it will permanently close Woy Woy Leagues Club, in Blackwall Road, following sustained trading losses over many years.

The Club had been closed since midMarch as part of the shutting down of nonessential services in the wake of COVID-19.

Easts Group have been propping up Woy Woy Leagues since entering into a Joint Venture in 2012 on the basis that they could turn it around.

In September 2017 Easts put up a proposal to transform Woy Woy Leagues “As part of the board’s strategic planning for the future of Easts Leagues, the board is considering proposals for development of the Woy Woy Property which may include the building of independent seniors living units.”

At the time Easts Group commented that

Woy Woy Leagues continues to record net trading losses since its amalgamation with Easts in December 2012. The total loss adds up to a figure of $1.14 million.

“These losses are clearly not sustainable going forward with the existing building having poor design and cannot be viable under the current format and structure.

However in January 2019, the Site Compatibility Certificate Proposal for the project was rejected by the State Government’s Independent Planning Committee meaning that it could not proceed to the lodgement of a DA. Woy Woy Leagues currently employs sixteen staff and 3,846 members.

The Woy Woy Leagues site on Blackwall Road in the centre of Woy Woy covers an area of almost 4.5 hectares and is considered an excellent development site.

Wallarah 2 Coal – Exploding the Myths WALLARAH 2 COAL Project’s April Coal Project Newsletter features a segment, Exploding the myths…

It says: Certain members of the community have grossly exaggerated the native vegetation clearing required for the Wallarah 2 project. Further, they purposely misrepresent the environmental implications of the project such as the impact on koalas: Coast Community News, 22nd January 2020 “The massive clearing of native forests in this area to establish the mine and to construct a new train line will be devastating to this koala colony…”.

The Wallarah 2 project will require clearing of native vegetation totalling approximately 49 Ha for its Buttonderry, Tooheys Rd (including rail spur) and Western Shaft surface facilities sites.

About 90% of this native vegetation is NOT endangered ecological communities.

Most of the development will occur on existing cleared and disturbed lands.

Wallarah 2 will more than compensate for this clearing with a minimum of 197 Ha of native forest habitat on land owned by Wyong Coal to be conserved in perpetuity as part of the project’s biodiversity offset scheme.

As the proposed mine will operate deep underground, no clearing will be associated with underground mining activity and it will cause no impacts on koalas.

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Latest ABS data on number of businesses revealed THE ABS COUNTS of Australian Businesses at 30 June 2019 were released in February and make for interesting analysis and reading.

On this occasion the ABS has provided comparisons for the past three years – 2019, 2018 and 2017.

CCBR has taken the trouble to analyse and compare these figures for the past three years as well as taking a comparison with our northern neighbours, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, who have similar populations although there are 2,369 more businesses operating in that area.

Year on year for the past two years the total number of businesses on the Central Coast has increased from 22,618 in 2017 to 24,200 in 2019 an increase of about 3.5% per year.

In comparison the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie LGAs showed an increase from 26,667 in 2017 to 27,459 in 2019 – an increase of 3.4%.

However, these numbers on their own don’t tell the story. It is the number of businesses by persons employed and businesses by turnover that reveal the most.

Counts of Total Number of Central Coast and Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Businesses Year

Total No. of CC Businesses

%age Increase 2017-19

Total No. of Newcastle /Lake Macquarie Businesses

%age Increase 2017-19

Large businesses Surprisingly the number of businesses that employ more than 200 persons (large businesses) is the same in both areas at 14.

These statistics blow away the myth that Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is home to many large businesses and the Central Coast doesn’t count. Both regions only show 14 businesses that employ 200 persons or more which is surprising.

Number of Central Coast Businesses by Employee size ranges – 2017 – 2019 Employee range

No of Businesses

No of Businesses

NEWCASTLE LAKE MACQUARIE

2019

2017

2019

Non employing

13,397

12,251

14,549

1-19 employees

10,259

9,869

11,196

20- 199 employees

526

475

757

200+ employees

17

14

14

TOTAL

24,200

22,618

26,569

Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019

2019

24,200

3.04%

27,429

3.23%

2018

23,485

3.83%

26,569

3.53%

2017

22,618

25,662

Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 Business Counts by persons employed These Counts, generally speaking, are divided up into groupings that relate to one-person, small, medium and large businesses.

It is important to note, however, that there are many definitions of small, medium and large businesses. The ATO for example defines a large business as one with a turnover of over $500 million per annum. The ABS data has been used here.

One-person businesses The number of one-person businesses on the Central Coast in 2019 was 13,397 or 55.3% while the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie area had 143,549 one-person businesses or 54.7%.

These would include sub-contractors principally in the building industry where tradesmen require an ABN and must operate as a business to get work. Others, in the cleaning and IT industries would also fall into this category.

It can be a fine line between an employee and a sub-contactor.

Small businesses Small businesses, those employing 1 to 19 persons on the Central Coast amount to 10,259 or 42.4% of total businesses and compares with 42.1% in the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie area.

Medium businesses The number of businesses employing from 20 to 199 people (medium sized businesses) on the Central Coast was 526 or 2.2% of the total and this compares with 757 businesses in the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie area or 2.2%.Medium size businesses on the Central Coast make up 2.2% of total businesses and this compares with 2.8%

Business Counts by Turnover Perhaps the most revealing of the Business Counts data is that taken of businesses by turnover as it relates more to productivity than simply the number of people employed.

Anecdotally it is known that many businesses with few employees produce high valued work resulting in high turnover whether that be as professionals or in the manufacturing areas While the number of businesses employing over 200 people only number 17 in the Central Coast and Newcastle/Lake Macquarie it is a different story with turnover above $10 million. Here we find that on the Central Coast 189 businesses have a turnover above $10 million while in Newcastle / Lake Macquarie that number is 324 businesses.

Similarly with those in the $5 - $10 million category where on the Central Coast 244 businesses compare with 424 in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie It levels out more in the lower turnover category where those with turnover under $200k 14,000 on the Central Coast and 15,445 in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie.

Number of Central Coast Businesses by Turnover size ranges – 2017 - 2019 Turnover range

No of Businesses

No of Businesses

Newcastle Lake Macquarie

2019

2017

2019

Zero to less than 50

5,059

4,719

6,059

$50k to less than $200k

8,941

8,434

9,386

$200k to less than $2m

8,934

8,278

10,010

$2m to less than $5m

833

758

1,227

$5m to less than $10m

244

235

424

$10m or

189

188

324

TOTAL

24,200

22,618

27429

Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019

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Employment by industry – 2018/19 – 2016/17 No. of people

Counts of Central Coast businesses by Industry classification – June 2019 2018/19

2016/17

No. of Businesses

No. of Businesses

1,150

980

2019

2017

719

800

512

522

Manufacturing

8,878

8,745

Mining

Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste

1,493

1,418

Manufacturing

13,761

12.226

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing Mining

Construction Wholesale Trade

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services Construction

52

52

957

909

92

94

5,750

5,311

742

737

1,445

1,388

2,791

2,512

Retail Trade

14,859

16,629

Wholesale Trade

Accommodation & Food Services

10,746

10,498

Retail Trade

Transport, Postal & Warehousing

3,670

3,568

Accommodation and Food Services

1,037

986

Information, Media & Telecoms

1,700

1,556

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

1,315

1,069

Financial & Insurance Services

2,529

2,502

Information Media and Telecommunications

269

241

Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services

2,092

2,021

Financial and Insurance Services

1,916

1,775

Professional, Scientific & Tech Svcs

5,391

5,531

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

2,244

2,228

Administrative & Support Services

4,174

4,401

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

2,985

2,739

Public Administration & Safety

6,536

6,312

Administrative and Support Services

1,054

1,008

Public Administration and Safety

Education & Training

10,165

9,598

Health Care & Social Assistance

22,618

22,106

2,498

1,937

Health Care and Social Assistance

5,475

5,364

Arts and Recreation Services

121,245

118,704

Arts and Recreation Services Other Services TOTAL

Source: NIIEIR and economy .id the population experts

Education and Training

96 374

1,655

1,496

410

356

1,234

1,155

47

90

24,200

22,618

Other Services Currently Unknown Total

84 400

Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019

Construction the largest business sector on the Central Coast THE ABS COUNTS of Australian Businesses at 30 June 2019 were released in February reveal that the building and construction sector on the Central Coast is the largest employer of all 20 categories listed.

CCBR has analysed the data and it shows that 23.8% out of the 24,200 businesses on the Central Coast are in the Construction sector. No other sector comes close and reinforces that the Central Coast economy is very dependent on this industry.

Within the Construction sector the number of businesses with turnover above $10 million is much the same, there being 32 businesses in 2017 and 31 in 2019.

In the turnover range $5 - $10 million with the number increasing from 46 businesses to 53.

The two categories which make up less than $200,000 to less than $2 million where there were 4,899 builders in 2019 would appear to indicate the large number of small building contractors.

Sub-contracting within the construction industry is such that it is impossible to relate businesses turnover to employee numbers.

One also needs to consider the number of Sydney and Newcastle based builders who undertake projects in the region.

Some of these companies do engage local sub-contractors but most bring their own sub-contractors from wherever they are based.

Anecdotally, a number of larger builders have gone into liquidation in the past year.

Nevertheless, these figures highlight the significance of the construction industry on the Central Coast to the regional economy.

Number of Construction businesses by Turnover size ranges – 2017 - 2019 Turnover range

No. of Businesses

No of Businesses

2019

2017

Zero to less than $50k

592

538

$50k to less than $200k

2,564

2,442

200k to less than $2m

2,335

2,098

$2m to less than $5m

175

157

$5m to less than $10m

53

46

$10m or more

31

32

5,750

5,311

TOTAL

Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 Number of Construction businesses by Employment size ranges – June 2017 -2019 Employment range

No. of Businesses

No. of Businesses

2019

2017

Non employing

2,840

2,648

1-19 Employees

2,840

2,615

70

48

20-199 Employees 200 + Employees TOTAL

0

0

5,750

5,311

Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019

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COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE/LEASE

FOR SALE

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

TUGGERAH - Exposure, Warehouse & Awning

ERINA - FREESTSANDING WAREHOUSE

Secure an awesome freehold facility in the heart of Tuggerah. Zoned IN2 with frontage & huge exposure to Gavenlock Road, plenty of parking, plenty of hardstand & fantastic awning area.

FOR SALE - $1,550,000 NO GST (GOING CONCERN)

TUGGERAH - Free-Standing Warehouse

Industrial development is situated on the Sparks Road M1 Interchange. 4 units left from 164m2 -192m2 with DA approval mezzanine available. Architect design, Concrete Panel & IN1 zoned.

FOR SALE - from $410,000 + GST

Approx. 2,392m2 warehouse, 2 roller doors & multiple entry points. Lots of customer parking, male/female amenities. Mezzanine level perfect for additional storage, concrete yard with undercover awning. Land approx. 5,498m2.

FOR LEASE - $263,120 N/PA + GST

SOMERSBY – INDUSTRIAL LAND

DA approved for approx. 936m2 warehouse, 170m2 office, 14 car spaces. In addition is approx. 1400m2 hardstand. Zoned IN1 & approx. 4078m2 in total. Close to the M1 MTWY Sydney/Newcastle.

FOR SALE - $1,050,000 + GST

Each unit is approx. 135m2. Situated opposite Brian Hilton Toyota. The property is vacant & available now.

Zoned IN1, currently located between a VET & GYM. It is being offered in one line or separately.

FOR SALE – $649,000 + GST (IF APPLICABLE) Positioned centrally on Coast & close to the M1 Sydney-Newcastle Motorway. The large high clearance warehouse area is accessed by two high/ wide roller door. Total area 594m2 (approx.)

FOR SALE & LEASE - $1,060,000 + GST / $90,000 N/ PA + GST

WARNERVALE - LAST REMAINING UNITS!

SOMERSBY- DA APPROVED LAND TO BUILD

WYOMING - PRIME SHOWROOM/OFFICE

TUGGERAH - FACTORY & WAREHOUSE + OFFICE!

Value for money opportunity to secure an awesome freehold facility in the heart of Tuggerah. Zoned IN2 with plenty of parking and hardstand area.

FOR SALE - $1,350,000 NO GST (GOING CONCERN)

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

FOR SALE & FOR LEASE

GOSFORD - AFFORDABLE OFFICE Suit owner occupiers & Investors. Well-presented commercial strata building. Affordable 52 sqm office located on level 2 & features an open plan layout, air conditioning, carpeted throughout & NBN is ready.

Male/female amenities located on each floor.

FOR SALE - $156,000 + GST (IF APPLICABLE)

Visit our website for additional properties and more information centralcoast.ljhcommercial.com.au

FOR LEASE WEST GOSFORD – FLEXIBLE OWNER Option of combining 2 units to 1. Approx. 1030m2 incl mezz office. Concrete tilt panel, glass shopfront, 2x roller door, disabled bathrooms, kitchen, 3phase power, parking, truck access. Close - M1 MTWY. FOR LEASE - CONTACT KAREN AUBREY

WEST GOSFORD – FLEXIBLE TERMS Approx. 140m2 concrete tilt panel incl mezz. Wide street frontage, driveway access, container access max roof height 6.9m. Auto Gated security. 3 phase power, NBN, amenities, private parking on-site.

FOR LEASE – CONTACT KAREN AUBREY

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 / LEASE 7 Palm Tree Road, Wyong

5 Brand New Top Quality Warehouses with Great Access and Long Spec List!

• • • • •

Sizes from 353m2 Internal clearances from approx 6m Concrete Construction 10kw Solar Power System Expected Completion in June

FOR SALE From $535,000 + GST 6/22 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah

Quality offices with H/C warehouse!

• • • •

Approx. 290m2 total area Four (4) large offices or training rooms Security alarm system High clearance warehouse

Ben Purdue 0450 719 600

Brad Rogers 0459 921 122

rhccc.com.au

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.

Local Knowledge & National Strength

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John Whiteway Drive development moves to Exhibition stage

SHOP 4/1A LONDON DRIVE, WADALBA FOR LEASE

JOIN McDONALD’S, 7 ELEVEN & ISUZU Rare & hard to secure 114m2 ground floor premises directly behind 7 Eleven & McDonalds in Wadalba.

Near new with sleek modern construction perfect for retail, professional or food & drink uses. Plenty of on grade parking, don’t miss this unique offering available now $36,049.96 + Outgoings + GST.

218 WISEMANS FERRY RD, SOMERSBY FOR LEASE

Modern Somersby Industrial Unit Located just 2 mins from the M1 Sydney Interchange and approx. 10 mins from Gosford CBD. Concrete panel construction with a ground floor area of approx. 180sqm including WC, shower, kitchenette and an area that could simply be enclosed to create a reception/ showroom area (if required).

The carpeted mezzanine office area at the front is approx. 40sqm. The warehouse area has an insulated roof with translucent panel and hi-bay lights, 100 amps, 3 phase power, 4.6 metre wide roller shutter with minimal internal height of 6.4 metres. $26,400pa (GST free) plus outgoings.

4/4 BURNET ROAD WARNERVALE

FOR LEASE

Close to M1 Motorway This well presenting concrete panel industrial unit is within a gated complex. Located within the Warnervale Industrial area that is zoned IN1 General Industrial. A high clearance industrial unit is 9approx. 200sqm. On the ground floor with a 30sqm mezzanine storage area, including a welcoming airconditioned office or showroom area, kitchenette, high and wide roller door and 2 allocated car spaces. $34,500 Per Annum Net + GST. Contact: Mark Davies 0422 442 858 Daniel Mason 0403 889 530 Chris Watson 0402 430 213 Prices shown with * are inclusive of GST.

4325 0208 83 MANN STREET, GOSFORD 2250 www.chapmanfrazer.com.au

Architect’s image of proposed development at 87 89 John Whiteway Drive, Gosford A 260 unit staged development on a 2.3ha site at 87 – 89 John Whiteway Drive, Gosford has moved to the Exhibition Stage following a request from the developer to the Secretary of the Department of Planning in April 2019 to proceed to Environmental Assessment Requirements (SARS) as a State Significant Development.

To be developed by JWD Developments and Alceon Group Pty Ltd the $100 million plus development will comprise 5 residential buildings – 2 of 12 storeys, 2 of 8 storeys and 1 of 7 storeys with 260 apartments and 423 basement car spaces.

The project was approved by the City of Gosford Advisory Panel following advice and recommendations from the Design Reference Group in October 2019.

In their Design Statement architects ADG Architects say, With alternative housing options required in the Gosford area, this proposal will cater for families and First

Home Buyers through to downsizers, offering exceptional amenities, community facilities and outdoor activity areas to promote an active lifestyle for residents. Alceon which is a specialist advisory, investment and capital solutions partnership said that they have worked closely with local Gosford architecture firm - ADG, and the New South Wales Department of Planning, to deliver a unique and modern community design encompassing resort style living to Gosford. Key to the development is a new public walk-through pathway, that will connect the Gosford CBD and Rumbalara Reserve with panoramic viewing platforms, overlooking the Gosford CBD and Brisbane Water.

Alceon is very excited about delivering a world class community and contributing to the further development of Gosford and the Central Coast.

Exhibition starts on 23 April and ends on 20 May 2020.

PRESTIGE GROUND FLOOR LOCATION

Council approves Wamberal beachfront development

Excellent exposure

• Currently operating as a cafe • Happy to talk about medical fit out or cafe operation • 207sqm

• Excellent customer parking •P art of the Platinum and Fountain Plaza precinct with 150 business on site and approx.. 800 staff plus their customer base

For more information – Nicole Gunasinghe at Commercialhq. 0417 792 740

Central Coast Council has approved the development of a 2 and 3 storey beachfront residence at 89 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal lodged in August last year and approved in February this year – 6 months. The 6-bedroom residence comprises basement garage, plant room, store; 1st floor living areas, media room, guest bedroom; and five 2nd floor bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite. The residence has been designed by Slater Architects and will be built on a 746 sqm site with a dilapidated house that will be demolished.

The property was in purchased in April 2019 with the Sydney buyer paying $2.45 million (Source: RPData).

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Erina 2020 and beyond THE CENTRAL COAST Regional Plan 2036 broadly focusses on two Growth Corridors: Somersby Erina Corridor and Warnervale Tuggerah Corridor.

Within the Somersby Erina Corridor there are six centres: Somersby, Mount Penang and Kariong, West Gosford, Gosford, East Gosford and Erina.

Central Coast Council is required to prepare a future plan for each of these six centres with Directions, Actions and Catalyst Projects that will help Government and the development sector create a Corridor that the community want to live in.

Mid-February saw Council invite key Erina Stakeholders to attend a workshop to discuss what they see as the future for Erina that would inform the Erina Town Centre Structure Plan, a draft of which Council had already prepared.

Key Stakeholders in Erina include: Lend Lease (representing Erina Fair), the Brand Group (owners of Fountain Plaza, Fountain Corporate, Erina Plaza and a major developer throughout Erina) Retire Australia (owners of Tarragal Glen and Wood Port Retirement Villages) and Harvey Norman Group.

About twenty interested parties turned to advise Council on what they consider would make Erina ‘work’ as an economically viable Town Centre.

The focus centred on 8 Principles and Objectives: 1. Develop an Efficient Traffic Network catering for future growth and demands, 2. Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist Connectivity, 3. Balance Current and Future Growth, 4. Improve Existing Public Domain Infrastructure, 5. Identify Opportunities for Urban Greening, 6. Realise the objectives and priorities identified in the Urban Design Guidelines for Regional Areas, 7. Grow Employment Opportunities, and 8. Preserving Erina’s Natural Landscape Setting.

Erina Town Centre today Erina Town Centre comprises: Erina Fair (one of the largest regional shopping centres in NSW) commercial and retail developments east of Central Coast Highway, commercial developments along Karalta Road, Fountain Plaza/ Fountain Corporate/Platinum precinct and Erina sports ground.

Erina Town Centre has grown over the past 30 years as a retail / commercial area

Erina Town Centre shown above in red dotted outline on the back of the failure of Gosford to grow and provide the services required of the Regional Capital.

Three of the four Big Banks have their Business Banking branches in Erina TC along with a large number of accounting and law firms and other professional services firms.

Not included in the Erina TC footprint is the Erina Light Industrial Area or retail on the western side of Central Coast Highway.

However over the past three to five years Erina TC has had a massive shift towards medical and health services. There are numerous GP Clinics, medical specialists, two radiology groups and eye hospital.

Being positioned between Gosford Railway Station and the beach suburbs Erina has one of the best public transport services on the Central Coast with regular bus services While the Town Centre is surrounded by retirement villages, low cost housing and rural residential properties, the Town Centre itself with no one living within its immediate area its future viability is doubtful.

Erina beyond 2020 Zonings in Erina Town Centre are: B2 – Local Centre B5 – Business Development RE1 – Public Recreation E2 – Environmental No provision is made in these zonings for a residential component.

Suburban Erina at the 2016 Census only comprised a resident population of 4,774 and this includes retirement villages and relocatable home villages as well as the rural Erina Valley Area.

Council’s forecast population growth for the suburb to 2036 is 6,788 or 25%.

Within the Erina Town Centre footprint there is no residential zoning and yet there is a capacity for a substantial residential population.

It is known that Erina Fair owners would

like to add a residential component to their property to secure the long-term viability of the centre. This is the case with all shopping malls and Scentre Group are looking to do redevelop their Westfield Tuggerah centre for the same reason.

Throughout Erina Town Centres there are numerous spaces that would accommodate residential developments up to 8 – 10 storeys that would create a strong vibrant and viable precinct.

As a place to live Erina Town Centre has many attributes not the least being its close proximity to Gosford and beaches by public transport, plenty of recreational facilities, primary and secondary schooling.

Immediately adjacent to the Town Centre are The Sunken Money Hotel and Erina Leagues Club, amenities that would benefit from a larger local residential population.

Surprisingly, the open spaces surrounding Erina Town Centre offer the perfect medium density living environment.

These include Erina Oval, Kincumba Mountain Reserve and Erina Creek.

It goes further. A high resident population in Erina would support a rapid shuttle bus service from Erina to Somersby thereby supporting the growth of the Somersby Erina Corridor.

The long-term viability of the Erina Town Centre will totally depend on renewing the current structures and this will require property developers and investors who need a return on investment.

By allowing for mixed use development Council would be encouraging employment growth but even more important for Council is the opportunity to grow their rate base.

The big question about the future of Erina Town Centre is: Will Council have the vision to see the big picture and look at the opportunities that Erina Town Centre offers.

It could also be the case with other town centres on the Central Coast.

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PROPERT Y NEWS

Government to fast-track planning process

St Hilliers’ proposed Central Coast Quarter development overlooking Gosford waterfront which has been delayed due to opposition from Central Coast Council IN ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT, on the 3rd April the NSW Government said that it will cut red tape and fast-track planning processes to keep people in jobs and the construction industry moving throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes said the construction and development sectors will be vital in keeping people in jobs and supporting the State’s economic recovery.

“We are fast-tracking assessments to keep people in jobs, boost the construction pipeline and keep our economy moving,” Mr Stokes said.

“Our economic recovery will in many ways be longer and harder than the health one and it’s essential we do everything we can now to keep our State moving forward and allow work to continue wherever possible in line with the best medical advice.”

The Planning System Acceleration Program will: • Create opportunities for more than 30,000 construction jobs in the next six months; • Fast-track assessments of State Significant Developments, rezonings and development applications (DAs), with more decisions to be made by the Minister if required; • Support councils and planning panels to fast-track local and regionally significant DAs; • Introduce a ‘one stop shop’ for industry to progress projects that may be ‘stuck in the system’; • Clear the current backlog of cases stuck in the Land & Environment Court with additional Acting Commissioners; and • Invest $70 million to co-fund vital new community infrastructure in North West Sydney including roads, drainage

and public parks to unlock plans for the construction of thousands of new houses.

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the property and construction industry is one of the key drivers of jobs and investment in NSW, employing one in four people in the State.

“This will pass and when it does, the planning system will be ready to continue driving economic productivity across the State,” Mr Stokes said.

Editors’ Note: While it appears that Minister Stokes understands the construction industry needs to be kept moving and to achieve that the planning process needs to be fast-tracked particularly in respect to State

Significant Developments, rezonings and development applications, the big question is will that extend to the Central Coast Council See Revitalisation of Gosford City a myth Editors’ Note: While it appears that Minister Stokes understands the construction industry needs to be kept moving and to achieve that the planning process needs to be fast-tracked particularly in respect to State Significant Developments, rezonings and development applications, the big question is will that extend to the Central Coast Council See Revitalisation of Gosford City a myth

Pathway forward for developer contributions reform THE NSW GOVERNMENT has outlined its plan to reform developer levies and contributions to unlock new housing supply, deliver vital community infrastructure and boost investment in NSW. Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes has announced he had appointed Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat to undertake a review of the current contributions and provide recommendations for a new system by the end of the year.

“The number one issue I hear from industry is that we need a more transparent and certain contributions system where everyone is clear about who pays for what,” Mr Stokes said.

“Contributions reform has been stuck in the too-hard basket for too long, but we are committed to working with indus-

try to deliver true change. “Our pathway forward includes a mix of quick wins and longer-term reforms, which will ensure NSW remains the economic powerhouse of Australia.

“I also want to work with councils to help them spend money they already have to stimulate their local economy, create more jobs and great public spaces.”

A series of more immediate changes will also be released today for public comment, including measures to require councils to publish how much they have collected in developer levies and where they have been spent, new guidelines related to the State’s Special Infrastructure Contributions, options to simplify and shorten the process for reviewing s7.11 local contributions plans, and proposed changes to s7.12 levies and voluntary planning agreements.

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BUSINESS TIPS

Does Manufacturing have a future in Australia?

By Ray Atkinson, MANY RECENT SURVEYS reveal that better than 80% of respondents believe we should manufacture more in Australia!

What the surveys are somewhat vague on is “What does this mean in reality” There are many different arms to this discussion so I will concentrate on a couple to promote discussion.

There is no doubt that manufactured products that have a high labour content can be more economically produced in countries with low wages and less stringent regulatory requirements than those imposed in the Australian environment.

In recognising this as fact we can turn our attention to other types of manufacturing that we can compete in and also other sectors that can be classed as strategic manufacturing and as such should be given special attention.

A breakdown of these categories into two streams of high tech manufacturing and strategic manufacturing enables us to articulate the different approaches

necessary to achieve the aims of increasing our manufacturing for export and internal consumption and protecting our strategic interests in times of crisis, such as we are experiencing now.

A high tech manufacturing model example is one of Germany which has a high cost base but is able to successfully manufacture products and export them worldwide.

Clearly this is, as suggested, high tech manufacturing using technology to achieve the competitive advantage.

The strategic industry approach is to identify those products that are essential from a strategic perspective essential to the continuing wellbeing and defence of the country and makes sense to have a home industry producing them.

For Australia to expand their high tech and strategic manufacturing industries there are a issues that need to be addressed: • The creation of the right environment that encourages organisations, government and entrepreneurs to invest in the acquisition and invention of advanced technologies including providing incentives for investment, the take-up of innovative ideas so that the benefits flow through to the Australian economy via manufacturing and not be simply sold to other countries to benefit from the innovation.

•A recognition by government and the various procurement agencies that a direct price comparison is not a true cost

Casual – Jobkeeper hidden risk

By Warwick Ryan, Partner, Hicksons Lawyers

The whole question of whom is a casual employee in Australia is in a state of confusion ever since the Full Court of Federal Court in 2018 decided to fundamentally change the pragmatic approach of the Fair Work Commission.

Well as of a week ago, the Government has added to the confusion by making the term long term casual a critical threshold

issue for tens of thousands of businesses across the country. Employers now must decide which of their (often non-working) casual employees, they are going to pay; hoping that the Government will reimburse them for those payments, with the JobKeeper subsidy.

The problem is that the ATO may have a different view at the end of April, as to which casual employees are eligible. If the ATO then decided that a number of casual employees for which it provided the JobKeeper subsidy were not really eligible, the ATO could demand that the employer repay the cumulative subsidy (of $1,500 per fortnight) over a 4-5 months for multiple casual employees. Across, ten such ‘ineligible’ casuals – that could total $150,000.

We would like to say such a nightmare scenario is easily avoided because the law is

comparison when the impact of not buying locally means less direct local jobs, loss of tax base, employment support via the taxpayer, less money spent in the community and impact on general community prosperity.

• In the area of strategic industries a different model needs to be adopted that is again focussed on efficiency and technology but is seen as having strategic value for the country and therefore must remain as a local supply source.

Moving from our current manufacturing focus to an Australian based manufacturing focus will not happen overnight and can only happen on a broad scale if we can focus the country through the levers of governments, local, state and federal and industry to provide the leadership to achieve the long term objectives of Australian manufacturing.

A good step in moving towards this would be to establish an independent community driven think tanks that can get the attention of government, opposition parties and industry leaders to evolve a long term strategy that has support of all and not simply abandoned with the electoral cycle.

Ray Atkinson has been involved in manufacturing over the last forty years in Europe, Japan, Scandinavia, Japan, Mal;aysia, Singapore, India, Hong Kong and Australasia.

Ray’s expertise is in the manufactirng and technology innovation field and has lectured extensively on the subject. Ray is a firm believer that Australia can, with the use of technology innovation, develop a thriving manufacturing base to the long term benefit of the Australian community

clear as to definition of long term casual – but that simply is not the case.

The answer as to which casual employees are eligible to participate in the JobKeeper scheme turns on which casuals (with a service of more than 12 months) classify as having worked on a ‘regular and systematic’ basis as at 1 March 2020.

So what exactly does that phrase mean?

Well, such is the state of the law, employment lawyers are simply not able to advise with exact certitude where the ‘line’ is between a casual employee (via their employer) being ’entitled to JobKeeper’ versus being stood down without pay.

Despite this we give you some general guidelines to navigate what is for many businesses (ie. cafes and restaurants) an almost existential question.

Factors against the employee’s

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MIND YOUR BUSINESS

By Troy Marchant, Director, Adviceco Chartered Accountants

New Rules: HR and Team Management Dealing with Covid-19 has changed the way business is conducted. This includes extensive changes to awards and employment conditions. Many HR policies and procedures are now outdated and will remain so permanently.

Business owners and leaders, who may be unaware of the changed rules, or mistakenly apply the rules can find themselves liable for significant penalties and damages.

Seek appropriate professional advice before you take action. Some key points to consider: JOBKEEPER PAYMENT: Be very careful to follow the rules. Those businesses who apply for the payment on behalf of their staff need to ensure that all relevant employees are included (you cannot pick and choose), all employees are notified and have completed the JobKeeper Employee Nomination Notice, and that

from previous page page casual arrangement being considered as reasonable and systematic 1. E ach engagement of the employee is subject to a different contract, i.e., if an employee was only hired for an event, which was not a recurring event.

2. I f the number of hours worked are small, and the gap between days and times worked is long and irregular. For example, if an employee only works when they request a shift and those shifts are irregular and there are large gaps between the times of shifts.

3. The employee had another principal job with another employer.

None of these are definitive in themselves but have been held to contribute to the view that the casual arrangement was not regular and systematic. Factors supportive of the employee’s casual arrangement being considered as reasonable and systematic

all business financial records can be supported with reportable evidence.

STAFF LEAVE: The Fair Work Commission has altered 99 modern awards to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic.

This includes unpaid ‘pandemic leave’ and the flexibility to take twice as much annual leave at half pay. It is important to review staff leave requests against the FairWork Ombudsman Coronavirus Changes.

WORKING FROM HOME: If this is applicable to your business, you’d be underway with this one. Go through your Working From Home Policy with a finetooth comb and ensure your employees have read, understood and agreed to it and have a safe and practical work space.

It may be useful to remind them of other policies and etiquette guides to things like dress code, videoconferencing and work in progress reporting.

CYBER SECURITY: Employees working from home may accidentally and/ or unwittingly compromise sensitive information about your business if not supported with adequate security systems. You as an employer are responsible for the systems, processes and programs to comply with Privacy and Data Security laws.

STANDING DOWN EMPLOYEES: This is a difficult process at the best of times. Fair Work legislation still applies throughout this period of COVID-19. Check off against the requirements of standing down

1. The (almost) weekly nature of the work, albeit different shifts each week 2. The casual employee carrying out similar functions each time 3. The employee generally makes themselves available for each roster.

4. It is the employee’s only job.

5. There was one contract employing the worker (as a casual).

6. The employee has a reasonable expectation of ongoing work.

7. Though working seasonally, the casual employee depends on the contract work If these principles seem vague and unsatisfying, you are justified in that sentiment.

The current state of the law around the casual status of employees is a mess. We await the High Court rescuing employers from this confusion.

None of that is of comfort when employers are being asked to spend money paying a wage to a casual employee who is stood down – with no certainty of being reimbursed by the ATO.

employees before you take action.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT REMOTELY: It is the role of the Manager to support the employee to be able to perform at their best, and the role of the employee to add value to the team and the business. The principals of optimum performance remain the same, albeit from the office or home. Communication and visibility is absolutely critical here. Set up a new way of working that includes time for formal workflow reviews and priority agreement, as well as less formal and conversational check-ins. Availability from all parties is important, as is realistic expectations, flexibility and respect for individual situations.

MENTAL HEALTH POLICY: This is a stressful time for many people. Business Managers are facing incredible pressure, often on their own. Some people are facing increased challenges at home such as juggling work and children home from school, or caring for family members who may be ill. It is important that you not only dust-off or create a Mental Wellbeing Policy, but that you put measures in place to support each other at this difficult time. Our ability to bounce back depends on it.

If you require support with your HR systems, including contracts, policies, awards, checklists, strategies and structures, risks, claims and more, contact AdviceCo.

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FUNNY BUSINESS

Early one morning, a mother went in to wake up her son. “Wake up, son. It’s time to go to school!”

“But why, Mother? I don’t want to go.”

“Give me two reasons why you don’t want to go.”

“Well, the kids hate me for one, and the teachers hate me, too!”

“Oh, that’s no reason not to go to school. Come on now and get ready.”

“Give me two reasons why I should go to school.”

“Well, for one, you’re 52 years old. And for another, you’re the Principal!”

Married couples, both 60 years old, were celebrating their 35th anniversary. During their party, a fairy appeared to congratulate them and grant them each one wish.

The wife wanted to travel around the world. The fairy waved her wand and poof -- the wife had tickets in her hand for a world cruise. Next, the fairy asked the husband what he wanted. He said, “I wish I had a wife 30 years younger than me.” So the fairy picked up her wand and poof -the husband was 90.

“Do you believe in life after death?” the boss asked one of his employees. “Yes, sir,” the clerk replied.

“That’s good,” the boss said. “After you left early yesterday to go to your grandmother’s funeral, she stopped in to see you.”

Q. When does a job get finished in Government?

A. When it can no longer be postponed.

A policeman brought four boys before a judge. “They were causing an awful lot of commotion at the zoo, your Honor,” he said.

“Boys,” said the judge sternly, “I never like to hear reports of juvenile delinquency. Now I want each of you to tell me your name and what you were doing wrong.”

“My name is George,” said the first boy, “and I threw peanuts into the elephant pen.”

“My name is Pete,” said the second boy, “and I threw peanuts into the elephant pen.”

“My name is Mike,” said the third boy, “and I threw peanuts into the elephant pen.”

“My name is Peanuts,” said the fourth boy.

The manager of a large office asked a new employee to come into his office. “What is your name?,” was the first thing the manager asked. “John,” the new guy replied. The manager scowled. “Look, I don’t know what kind of a namby-pamby place you worked at before, but I don’t call anyone by their first name! It breeds familiarity and that leads to a breakdown in authority,” he said.

“I refer to my employees by their last name only - Smith, Jones, Baker - that’s all.

Now that we got that straight, what is your last name?”

The new guy sighed and said, “Darling.

My name is John Darling.” The manager said, “Okay, John, the next thing I want to tell you...”

A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and they take turns to tell their adventures on the seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg leg, hook, and an eye patch.

Curious, the seaman asks “So, how did you end up with the peg-leg?” The pirate replies “I was swept overboard into a school of sharks. Just as my men were pulling me out, a shark bit my leg off”. “Wow!” said the seaman, “What about the hook”? “Well...”, replied the pirate, “We were boarding an enemy ship and were battling the other sailors with swords. One of the enemy cut my hand clean off.” “Incredible!” remarked the seaman, “How did you get the eye patch”? “A seagull dropping fell into my eye”, replied the pirate. “You lost your eye to a seagull dropping?” the sailor asked. “Well...” said the pirate, “That was my first day with the hook.”

A shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand new small business much like his own opened up next door and erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another small business competitor opened up on his right, and announced its arrival with an even larger sign, reading LOWEST PRICES. The shopkeeper panicked, until he got an idea.

He put the biggest sign of all over his own shop.

It read MAIN ENTRANCE.

Quote of the month “The future depends on what we do in the present. “

Mahatma Gandhi

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