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Avoca Beach Theatre redevelopment refused o l l o w i n g e x t e n s i v e negotiations with the developer and over 1,500 public objections, Gosford Council refused a contentious proposal to redevelop the Avoca Beach Theatre at its Tuesday, June 9 ordinary meeting.

The proposal had sought to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said despite Council’s best efforts to try and make the redevelopment workable, in the end it was refused for a number of reasons. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant many chances to provide more information about any issues or amend the proposal as well,” Cr McKinna said. “Given the proposal’s excessive size and height, there were major concerns it would see the site become overdeveloped, which would just not fit with the local area’s character. “Plus, for us to approve this redevelopment, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests. “Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it. “But ultimately the site’s flooding risks were too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal. “With the site located in

The potential loss of the lawn at the side of the Avoca Theatre was one of the concerns raised about the site’s redevelopment

an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment posed serious public safety risks if the site flooded,” he said. In March 2015, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage advised Gosford Council that the NSW Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW, had made an Interim Heritage Order over the site. The Interim Heritage Order meant Council had limited power to determine the current application without the concurrence of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on

this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application,” Cr McKinna said. “I’d also like to thank the Council staff and developer for their efforts in trying to see whether this redevelopment could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way.” The owner of the Avoca Theatre, Mr Norman Hunter addressed the ordinary meeting prior to the Council’s decision to refuse the development proposal. Mr Hunter said he believed all the concerns relating to vehicular access, seating capacity and floor imprint had been addressed. He said amended plans had been lodged but they were not the plans contained in the report to

the council meeting. “Please remember the theatre is important to the Central Coast and the challenge for us all is to find a way forward for this significant cultural facility for the Central Coast,” Mr Hunter said. Cr Gabby Bowles said it was with a heavy heart she moved the motion for refusal and thanked both the Hunters for the work they had put in and the community for its input. “The reasons I cannot support a further deferral are that there are other issues in the report that the current application doesn’t address,” Cr Bowles said. She said she could not get past the bulk and scale of the development proposed considering its

dominant position in the Avoca bowl. “I do think there is a potential to find an outcome that would see this theatre grow but I think it is time that we now make a decision on what is before us,” she said. Cr Hilary Morris said she would support the refusal because Council needed to do flood mediation work and she was concerned about the height of the proposed development and its impact on residents. Cr Deanna Bocking said she wished to move that council meet the proponents once the interim heritage order was resolved should they wish to continue with a development on the site. Cr Vicki Scott said the Avoca Theatre development application had be the worst

she had dealt with in her 12 years as a councillor in terms of it being the most complicated. “In dealing with DAs we have to determine by the planning legislation,’ Cr Scott said. “It is not our concern whether the Hunters have a viable business, whether one or five screens, whether the lawn survives, so long as the DA complies,” she said. “Also it is not our concern that the theatre is iconic or that the Hunters and the theatre may not survive refusal of the DA because all council can make its decision on is whether or not the DA complies.” Cr Scott said she would vote against the motion to refuse the development application because: “I don’t feel that I have enough understanding or enough information, believe it or not, to decide whether I want to vote with the refusal.” “I do hope that is not an end to this theatre or to the Hunter’s vision for the theatre and the role it can play in the future,” Cr Bowles concluded before counsellors voted to refuse the development application. “Hopefully the Hunters will see fit that there is a way forward and will see this theatre thriving on into the future for our children and our children’s children,” she said.

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“These lands support submissions relating to ﬂooding, ﬁre risks, and

ands Off the Old Farm (HOOF) held a public meeting at Wyong agricultural production the Mardi development social impacts. RSL on Tuesday, May 12 to discuss the old farm development and contain water supply up until Friday May 15. The group is also proposed for Mardi, west of the freeway. catchments which must “Many local Residents objecting to what it

According to HOOF, the proposal would rezone 224 hectares of land currently zoned rural, or for environmental protection or management, to allow 300 dwellings plus a commercial area. “One of the main issues is that this opens up areas for development west of the freeway,” HOOF spokesperson, Ms Trish Cselko said. “It has been a

long-standing state government policy that there be no intensiﬁcation of development west of the freeway,” she said. Ms Cselko said 59 people attended the meeting and passed a resolution to oppose the rezoning of the old farm land. The meeting also passed a resolution to oppose small lot residential expansion west of the M1

Motorway. The Central Coast Regional Strategy (2006-2031) stated that it would limit expansion of the urban footprint by protecting land west of the F3 freeway from further residential development. It noted that the western half of the region (west of the Freeway) is largely comprised of the Central Coast plateaus and Wyong valleys.

be protected from urban and rural residential uses,” Ms Cselko said. “If this proposal gets through there will be no stopping council’s allowing developers to destroy our drinking water catchment areas and agricultural lands.” According to HOOF, community opposition is building to the proposed development. Wyong Council extended the due date for

have concerns about this considers to be a lack proposal,” Ms Cselko of public consultation, a lack of data about said. HOOF has already how much land will be made submissions destroyed and the impact to council outlining on existing rate payers its opposition to the of the cost of sewer and water services. proposed development. Objections include: Email, 8 May 2015 its proximity to Mardi Trish Cselko, Hands Off the Dam and the state forest, Old Farm (HOOF) the destruction of forest Interview, 13 May 2015 vegetation and fauna. Trish Cselko, Hands Off the Old Farm HOOF is also Powerpoint presentation concerned about trafﬁc 12 May 2015 on Old Maitland Rd, HOOF

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The existing Union Hotel on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St Inset: An artist’s impression of Mariners Plaza

should he green light has ﬁnally been given for two major developments developments in the Gosford CBD, bringing the value of total approvals in the encourage further major development projects, CBD, since October 2014, up to over for $300 million.

The Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) gave the go ahead for two landmark developments at its third meeting on Thursday, May 14. The JRPP approved a $157 million mixed use development right in the heart of Mann St and a $36.6 million retail and shop top housing development in Erina St. According to Gosford Council, the development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St includes a podium with two towers above rising up to 28 storeys. It will house a 134-room hotel, a supermarket and 276 residential apartments. The development will include 476 on-site car parking spaces and commercial and retail premises.

The development on the corner of Erina St and Henry Parry Dr includes a podium with two towers above rising up to 15 storeys. It will include 180 residential units, 184 onsite car parking spaces and retail premises. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna hailed the decision as the defining moment in Gosford’s rejuvenation. “There’s no doubt that the approval of these two landmark developments has now set the course for Gosford’s destiny,” Cr McKinna said. “Just the economic and social benefits that will flow from having a much needed tourist facility in Gosford as well as an iconic structure to identify the city centre are set to be massive. “This is the game changer we knew Gosford needed and the one we’ve

been working so hard for over the last two years.” Gosford Council’s CEO, Mr Paul Anderson said Gosford’s new era of growth and opportunity had well and truly arrived after the panel’s decision. “These approvals go with the $120.8 million worth of development council has already approved since October last year,” Mr Anderson said. “I think it’s safe to say that the cranes are coming to the skies over Gosford along with the world-class city the Central Coast deserves,” he said. “The approval of these two landmark developments… represents an historic day for the revitalisation of our city,” said Gosford City Chamber president, Ms Ali Vidler. She said approval of these two substantial

employment and economic growth in the Gosford CBD. “Gosford City Chamber of Commerce can’t wait to see the cranes in the CBD. “They have been a long time coming,” Ms Vidler said. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, said the JRPP go ahead was a welcomed and a landmark decision. “Congratulations must go to Gosford Council and all who have been working hard to deliver on this important milestone for the Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. “This demonstrates the value of believing in Gosford as the capital city of the Central Coast. “I applaud Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, CEO Mr Paul Anderson, the councillors and the panel for recognising why we must rejuvenate Gosford. “This is certainly a new

era of jobs, growth and opportunity for our region and it’s clear that there will be significant ongoing economic and social benefits. “Our community is set to thrive on the back of these positive announcements for Gosford, which will have flow on effects for the entire Central Coast. “The announcement caps an historic week for the Coast, and demonstrates why we need to keep investing in, and continue to fight for, our great Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. The State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, also welcomed the news that the two developments had been approved. “These key developments will pave the way for future residential and commercial projects in the Gosford town centre at a time when the CBD is in urgent need of economic stimulus,” said Mr. Crouch. “The decision by the JRPP mirrors community

sentiment in that these developments are a catalyst for positive change and growth” he said. Council had recommended that the JRPP approve both developments, but the panel’s decision had been deferred due to administrative errors at its ﬁrst two meetings to discuss them. Signiﬁcant developments worth over $20 million must be referred to the JRPP for approval.

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Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said she was fighting to have the decision reversed. She has started a petition which is available to sign in her Woy Woy office. “We will keep rolling with the petition until people stop wanting to sign it,” Ms Smith said. Local retailers are making the petition available in their outlets and residents are taking copies to circulate in their own neigbourhoods, Ms Smith said. “The nature of the Peninsula is that many of its residents are ederly and after a certain age they have restricted licenses that only allow them to drive within a five kilometre area,” Ms Smith said. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is also opposing the closure. “This is totally unacceptable and means the loss of a valuable public service shop front that caters for over 35,000 people on the Peninsula,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “We are told that the motor registry is to be merged with the new Services NSW facility in Gosford leaving local residents without any access to RMS services on the Peninsula,” he said. “Staff were only advised of the RMS’s decision on Tuesday, May 12. “The local business community is completely shocked by this decision which has been made without any community consultation whatsoever. “For as long as I can remember, the Peninsula has had a motor registry and it absolutely baffles me why the NSW Government would shift the service all the way to Gosford.” Mr Wales said he considered the current Woy Woy office to be a community service that provided

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Services NSW has announced that it intends to close the Woy Woy Motor Registry Ofﬁce in Victoria St on Saturday, August 8, and a wave of protest has started.

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Record budget with record road spending adopted unanimously Woy Woy Motor Registry ofﬁce is facing closure

Motor registry closure petition signed by 6000 A petition to stop the closure of Woy Woy Motor Registry has been signed by over 6000 Peninsula residents in the past two weeks. An artist's impression of the three-tower Waterside concept for the old Froggy's site in Mann St Gosford

A section of the revised plans to widen the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong Town Centre Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith MP and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris MP outside the Woy Woy Motor Registry with concerned residents

convenience to a large local population and particularly the elderly. “At a time when we are trying to improve local services and keep people off the already congested road system, this decision is completely at odds with community expectations,” he said. “Woy Woy and the Peninsula do not need less government services. We need more. So the decision to close the motor registry is ridiculous.” The Chamber will be making urgent representations to the NSW Government to have the closure postponed, he said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, has also spoken out against the closure. According to his ofﬁce, the community will only accept either a

reversal of the decision or its own service centre in Woy Woy at the existing registry site. Service NSW has claimed that Gosford and surrounding areas were “reaping the beneﬁts of the one-stop shop service centre which opened at Gosford’s former motor registry site in October 2013”. Operations director Mr Graham Tobin said that, in line with its mission of increasing services and reducing duplication, it made sense for current motor registry operations at Woy Woy to be relocated to the Gosford Service NSW service centre. “We’ve spent a long time looking at how to offer the best services across the Central Coast,” he said. “Given the signiﬁcant overlap of customer catchment areas, it’s logical to concentrate face-to-face

customer activity at Gosford. “Service NSW is an entirely new service, combining a host of government transactions from one convenient location. Sites have to be chosen carefully to cater for all customers. “By providing our services from the nearby Gosford location we can guarantee the community of the Central Coast a higher standard of service and greater access to these government services. “The Gosford site was also chosen for its large capacity and access to other services, allowing customers to combine a visit to the centre with shopping or other activities. “The Woy Woy site isn’t suitable for such a centre because it can’t accommodate the Service NSW footprint,” Mr Tobin said.

“This would impact on our ability to deliver quality and speedy service for the full suite of transactions we offer.” Mr Tobin emphasised that customers wanting to complete government transactions also had convenient and “unprecedented” on-line and 24/7 phone access, meaning most transactions could be done off-site at times that suit customers. Plans are underway for more Service NSW service centres to open at Wyong, Wallsend and Toukley. Media release, 15 May 2015 Matthew Watson, Service NSW Media release, 13 May 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Revised plans for widening the paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong are on display until Friday, June 19

oads and Maritime Services NSW has announced the revised concept design and Ms Lynne Webster said trafﬁc congestion design for the future upgrade of the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong. preparing the review of she encouraged residents Wyong.

The design is currently on display for community feedback and the public has until Friday, June 19 to make submissions to Roads and Maritime Services. “The NSW Government allocated $3 million this year to continue planning for the upgrade which would provide two lanes in each direction between Johnson Rd at Tuggerah and Cutler Dve at Wyong,” a Roads and Maritime Services

spokesperson said. “After feedback to the community display in July 2013 and additional technical investigations, the initial design has been substantially revised. “It now presents a whole of transport solution integrating the rail interchange with bus, taxi, disabled and short term parking to beneﬁt the wider community. “The revised design includes upgrading the existing intersection at Church St and new

trafﬁc light intersections at Rose St, Anzac Ave, North Rd and Cutler Dve to improve safety and access for all road users on the highway.” Roads and Maritime Services is continuing to work closely with Transport for NSW rail planners to ensure the proposed road upgrade aligns with future rail requirements. “Feedback received will be considered by Roads and Maritime when ﬁnalising the

environmental factors, which is scheduled to be displayed for community comment later this year,” the spokesperson said. “Roads and Maritime will continue to work with the community and stakeholders during the planning process to identify issues and minimise the potential impact of the proposed upgrade and building activities.” Wyong Council welcomed the state government announcement. Wyong’s deputy mayor,

to go online and look at the revised proposal and have their say about it. “Upgrading the Paciﬁc Hwy through Wyong is on our wish list to help transform the area,” Ms Webster said. “Leading up to the state election, we had a list of 39 projects we wanted the state government to help fund to improve the shire and prepare us for an inﬂux of new residents in the future.” Wyong Council’s roads and drainage manager, Mr Peter Murray said this project would reduce

“This upgrade will open up one of the biggest road bottlenecks in our shire,” Mr Murray said. “Not only will it ease congestion, it will assist with public transport through better integration of the bus/ rail interchange, improve safety for pedestrians and improve access through the Wyong CBD,” Mr Murray said. Media release, 21 May 2015 Peter McBride, Zenith Optimedia Media release, 19 May 2015 Wyong Council media

osford-based chartered accountants, Robson Partners have started a petition at change.org to ‘give Waterside development the green light’.

By around 12:00pm on Monday, June 1, the online petition had been signed by 106 people. “We are calling on all the residents of the Central Coast to get behind this initiative and help revitalise our city, by showing their support in signing this petition,” the petition preamble at change. org said. Robson Partners have been particularly vocal in their support of the redevelopment of the Froggy’s site in Mann St Gosford called ‘Waterside’. ‘Waterside’ is a $180 million proposal by Chinese businessman, Mr Jiang Wang and a company called New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty Ltd. “It will feature three towers,

graduating from 26 storeys to 34 storeys with residential units, hotel rooms, retail outlets, restaurants and an open-plan walk-through area connecting the city centre to the Gosford waterfront,” said Robson Partners director, Mr Troy Marchant. Mr Marchant said Robson Partners are supportive of the Waterside development because: “First and foremost, sitting above everything, we have had our accountancy practice sitting in Gosford for 25 years, so we are naturally supportive of development in the CBD and in the region,” Mr Marchant said. “Because of the ﬂow-on effects it has on businesses, basically because it is good for jobs,” he said.

According to Mr Marchant, recognising and utilising the natural assets of the Gosford waterfront is a critical step forward is recognising and developing Gosford to its full potential as a place to live and work. “Developments like this will only spawn more developments and act as a catalyst to drive other ventures and give the Gosford CBD the drive it needs. “We need to encourage people who have the drive to make Gosford great,” he said. Mr Caine King, director of CKDS Architecture, the East Gosford architectural ﬁrm that is designing the Waterside concept for Mr Wang said he is currently working with

Gosford Council to ensure the development application will be well received by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) which is responsible for approving developments worth over $20 million. He said he is hoping that a strong response to the change.org petition will help the developer’s case with both Gosford Council and the JRPP. The current design concept, which is currently undertaking a review, incorporates a proposed new bus interchange in Baker St, the preservation of the heritage clock tower in Mann St and will include an entertainment and retail quarter with a large pedestrian forecourt. Mr King said the original design may need to be reworked because New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty

Ltd had not been shortlisted to develop the new home for the Australian Taxation Ofﬁce in Gosford, as promised by the Federal Government. The commercial component of the development may need to be scaled back now the company is out of the running to accommodate the ATO. The number of residential units included in the development (572 in the current DA) is also under review. Mr King said that now the Mariners Plaza development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St has been approved, he also needs to do a “very extensive” assessment of how Waterside will impact on the views from the Mariners Plaza. “We are not going to alter our concept but we do have to justify what we are doing

and the impact that will have on the Mariners’ Plaza views,” he said. Mr King said the current ﬂoor space ratio of the Waterside development is 8% whereas the Mariners’ Plaza gained JRPP approval at over 9%. “We are a much bigger site and have a lot more social beneﬁt because of the hotel, proposed bus interchange, heritage item and entertainment precinct,” he said.

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Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said the response from the community had been “enormous” and more signatures are being added every day. “I have written to the NSW Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight Mr Duncan Gay, outlining the huge community opposition

to the closing of this service,” Ms Smith said. “We are waiting on his formal reply. “Questions have also been asked in Parliament and will continue to be asked.” Ms Smith said her aim was to gather 10,000 signatures in order to ﬁght the closure which is scheduled to occur on Saturday, August 8. “We ask that people to visit my ofﬁce at 20 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, to sign as quickly as they can.

Child airlifted A ﬁve-year-old Umina child was airlifted to Sydney after being hit by a car at Umina on the afternoon of Thursday, May 21. Emergency services were called to Trafalgar Ave at about 4:40pm after reports a car had hit a child. The boy was assessed by paramedics for a suspected broken leg and other minor injuries.

He was airlifted to the children’s hospital at Westmead for further treatment. The driver of the car stopped after the crash and rendered assistance to the child. He underwent a roadside breath test which returned a negative result. Inquiries into the events leading up to the crash are still continuing. Media release, 21 May 2015 NSW Police

“We can post petitions to those who cannot get into my ofﬁce,” she said. The NSW Minister responsible for the decision to close the Woy Woy registry is the Minister for Finance, Services and Property Mr Dominic Perrottet. Media release, 4 June 2015 Suzanne King, Ofﬁce of Kathy Smith

Wicks seeks reversal of decision Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has written to NSW Premier Mr Mike Baird to urge him to reconsider the decision to close the Woy Woy Motor Registry. The Federal Member has made representations about the registry closure, which is a State Government issue, after being approached by Peninsula

residents. “Members of the Woy Woy and Umina community have informed me this could have a signiﬁcant impact on their ability to access important services, especially elderly residents who may no longer be able to drive,” Ms Wicks said. Media statement, 5 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of Lucy Wicks

Lone Pine Ave to be upgraded Work has commenced to upgrade Lone Pine Ave, Umina. Last year residents petitioned Gosford Council and noted that the road had become dangerous due to wear and tear. At the time, residents suggested that because Lone Pine Ave was named after the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli the Anzac Centenary would have been a good time to upgrade the

road. According to council minutes, Lone Pine Ave is a major thoroughfare to local main roads; which also has large amounts of local trafﬁc servicing nearby residents. “When the weather is wet, the road becomes one-way due to ﬂooding on the verges. It is also unsafe for pedestrians alighting buses due to the lack of footpaths and potholes,” the residents’ petition said.

The matter was referred to the council’s construction planning and management division. It has since been progressed to a major upgade that included improvements to drainage and footpaths. Media release, 26 February 2015 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council

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achievement.” and $1 million on Norton yong is the second largest spending council in NSW on essential year’s budget. Highlights of the Ave in Killarney Vale. “Our community has services, with a record $66 million spend on local roads and Cr Eaton said the $105 $105 million on capital works planned for next ﬁnancial year, told us loudly and clearly, record roads spending they want better local included: $1.5 million on million capital works according to council’s general manager, Mr Michael Whittaker.

Council’s plans were outlined in its four year Strategic Plan and 2015-16 budget adopted unanimously at its ordinary meeting on Wednesday, June 10. Mr Michael Whittaker said the budget met the needs of the Wyong’s growing population and supports the community’s aspirations for Wyong to be a unique place to live, work and visit.

“After driving a $35.5 million turnaround in our operating budget since 2010, we are now in the strongest position we have ever been to deliver the infrastructure and services that will create jobs and opportunities for our growing community,” Mr Whittaker said. “Our $361 million budget for next year is sound, responsible and balanced.

“We are getting back to basics with 75 per cent of spending going to the big ﬁve services requested by the community: roads and drainage: water, sewerage, open space and waste management.” Mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the centre piece of the budget, is the planned record $66 million spend on roads and drainage, an increase of 30 per cent on last

roads and we are going to deliver it in spades this year,” Mayor Eaton said. “I am delighted to say that since 2010 we have more than doubled our spending on roads, from $32 million to $66 million, making us the largest spending council in the state when it comes to roads. “We have managed to balance the budget at the same time as increase our roads spending – a major

new footpaths and shared pathways; $4.1 million on the roads reseal program; $2.5 million on Wyong CBD drainage; $1.6 million on Goorama Ave in San Remo; $1.6 million on Maitland and Bald St in Norah Head; $1.5 million on Audie Pde, Berkeley Vale; $1.4 million on Bay Rd in Blue Bay; $1.3 million on Lakeside Pde, The Entrance; $1 million on Elouera Rd, Buff Point,

program was possibly the best in the shire’s history with exciting projects to be delivered next year including The Art House (ﬁnished by Christmas), a smart hub for Warnervale, the Magenta Shared Pathway and the biggest skate park in NSW, designed by the world’s best, to be opened in July, 2016.

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The proposal had sought to add four cinemas to the site as well as a cafe and gallery, five residential units and basement car parking. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said despite Council’s best efforts to try and make the redevelopment workable, in the end it was refused for a number of reasons. “The planning assessment looked very closely at all the community’s feedback and gave the applicant many chances to provide more information about any issues or amend the proposal as well,” Cr McKinna said. “Given the proposal’s excessive size and height, there were major concerns it would see the site become overdeveloped, which would just not fit with the local area’s character. “Plus, for us to approve this redevelopment, especially considering the amount of public opposition, would not have been in the community’s best interests. “Although we received well over 1,500 individual letters and signatures objecting to this proposal, it’s important to acknowledge that we also received around 800 individual letters and signatures supporting it. “But ultimately the site’s flooding risks were too significant to ignore, especially for this proposal. “With the site located in

The potential loss of the lawn at the side of the Avoca Theatre was one of the concerns raised about the sites redevelopment

an existing floodway, the proposed vehicle access and basement car parking for the redevelopment posed serious public safety risks if the site flooded,” he said. In March 2015, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage advised Gosford Council that the NSW Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW, had made an Interim Heritage Order over the site. The Interim Heritage Order meant Council had limited power to determine the current application without the concurrence of the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. “I would like to sincerely thank every resident for their comments and feedback on

this proposal, and patience while we assessed the application,” Cr McKinna said. “I’d also like to thank the Council staff and developer for their efforts in trying to see whether this redevelopment could be delivered in a more suitable and acceptable way.” The owner of the Avoca Theatre, Mr Norman Hunter addressed the ordinary meeting prior to the Council’s decision to refuse the development proposal. Mr Hunter said he believed all the concerns relating to vehicular access, seating capacity and ﬂoor imprint had been addressed. He said amended plans had been lodged but they were not the plans contained in the report to

the council meeting. “Please remember the theatre is important to the Central Coast and the challenge for us all is to ﬁnd a way forward for this signiﬁcant cultural facility for the Central Coast,” Mr Hunter said. Cr Gabby Bowles said it was with a heavy heart she moved the motion for refusal and thanked both the Hunters for the work they had put in and the community for its input. “The reasons I cannot support a further deferral are that there are other issues in the report that the current application doesn’t address,” Cr Bowles said. She said she could not get past the bulk and scale of the development proposed considering its

dominant position in the Avoca bowl. “I do think there is a potential to ﬁnd an outcome that would see this theatre grow but I think it is time that we now make a decision on what is before us,” she said. Cr Hilary Morris said she would support the refusal because Council needed to do ﬂood mediation work and she was concerned about the height of the proposed development and its impact on residents. Cr Deanna Bocking said she wished to move that council meet the proponents once the interim heritage order was resolved should they wish to continue with a development on the site. Cr Vicki Scott said the Avoca Theatre development application had be the worst

she had dealt with in her 12 years as a councillor in terms of it being the most complicated. “In dealing with DAs we have to determine by the planning legislation,’ Cr Scott said. “It is not our concern whether the Hunters have a viable business, whether one or ﬁve screens, whether the lawn survives, so long as the DA complies,” she said. “Also it is not our concern that the theatre is iconic or that the Hunters and the theatre may not survive refusal of the DA because all council can make its decision on is whether or not the DA complies.” Cr Scott said she would vote against the motion to refuse the development application because: “I don’t feel that I have enough understanding or enough information, believe it or not, to decide whether I want to vote with the refusal.” “I do hope that is not an end to this theatre or to the Hunter’s vision for the theatre and the role it can play in the future,” Cr Bowles concluded before counsellors voted to refuse the development application. “Hopefully the Hunters will see ﬁt that there is a way forward and will see this theatre thriving on into the future for our children and our children’s children,” she said. Media release, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council media Notes from General Meeting 9 June 2015 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Additional disaster recovery assistance for primary producers announced

ederal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP has welcomed the announcement of additional disaster recovery assistance for primary producers in the Brisbane Waters area.

Ms Wicks said the assistance is being provided under Category C of the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). “I’m pleased to see that clean up and recovery grants of up to $15,000 will be provided to eligible farmers recovering from damage caused by severe flooding and storms,” Mrs Wicks said. “Our oyster growers in the Brisbane Waters are among those who are eligible. “This builds on shorterterm assistance provided to these communities and will help primary producers to get back on their feet, for example, by repairing or replacing equipment. “I encourage primary producers in the affected areas to contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority

to see if they are eligible for the grant.” These grants have been activated in addition to a range of assistance which has already been activated by the Commonwealth and NSW governments to support individuals and families, businesses, primary producers and councils affected by the April storms and flooding. For primary producers, assistance already activated includes concessional interest rate loans and freight subsidies. “The Australian and NSW governments are committed to working together to assist affected communities to recover from the devastation caused by the storms and floods that battered the Central Coast,” Ms Wicks said. Media release, 15 June 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks

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3,600 tonnes of asbestos contaminated soil illegally dumped man has been fined $63,000 for illegally dumping more than 3,600 tonnes of asbestos contaminated soil taken from the Shell refinery in Rosehill at a semi-rural property on Mangrove Mountain.

Mr Mathew Laison, sole trader of Laison Plant Hire and Haulage, pleaded guilty to the charge. He was successfully prosecuted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and ordered to pay legal costs of $40,000. The EPA prosecuted under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act for causing waste to be transported to a place that could not lawfully be used as a waste facility. Director of Waste and Resource Recovery, NSW EPA, Mr Steve Beaman said: “The defendant showed no regard for the risk to human life in the transportation and

dumping of the asbestos contaminated soil.” A business partner of Mr Laison had already been prosecuted by the EPA for his role in permitting the illegal dumping at Mangrove Mountain and for supplying fraudulent dockets to cover up its disposal. He was fined $24,000 for the illegal disposal of the waste and $12,000 for supply of the false information and ordered to pay the EPA legal costs. “The actions of both Mr Laison and his business partner not only had the potential to threaten the health of others, but the environment of Mangrove Mountain,” he said.

Mr Beaman said the soil containing bonded asbestos was dumped on private property in Goolara Rd, Mangrove Mountain between March and April 2011. “The NSW EPA do not have any concerns about this material impacting on the Central Coast water catchment area,” he said. The soil was mixed with approximately 96,000 tonnes of other material and used it to build a dam. The Office of Water has ordered the land owner to decommission the dam. “The EPA is working with the Office of Water to ensure the landowner safely removes the dam structure.

“The EPA has issued a clean up order and the landowner must abide by its conditions. “The EPA and Office of Water has given the landowner a list of strict controls that must be put in place to ensure that any contaminated material is managed... and does not pose a risk of harm to the surrounding environment. “This is an important reminder that property owners need to be certain they do not accept illegal landfill. “Contaminated fill can harm human health and the environment. “It can permanently devalue your land, and you could end up facing hefty fines and clean-up costs.” Media release, 15 June 2015 Steve Beaman, NSW EPA

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$5 million mixed use development has been approved for Gosford’s city centre by Gosford Council at its meeting on Tuesday, June 9.

Approval has been given for the up to seven storey development comprising a 31 room boarding house, 15 residential units, a small retail shop and two levels of car parking. It will be built on the corner of Beane St and Watt St in Gosford. This development will provide additional housing and housing

choice (including affordable housing) on a site with good access to public transport and the city centre area. Since October 2014, over $335 million worth of development has been approved for Gosford’s city centre area by Council and the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel. The development

consent has been given subject to certain conditions being fulfilled including footway and vehicle crossing formations, piping of storm water, signage and line marking and retaining walls. Email, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council media Minutes, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council GOV.68

he Central Coast Greens have renewed their opposition to the extension of the Calga sand quarry in the wake of the sell-off by Fletcher Building of its Australian subsidiary business Rocla.

“The Central Coast Greens have campaigned strongly against irresponsible mining on the Coast and will continue to run our ‘Protect Our Water’ campaign as long as the catchments are at risk,” Central Coast Greens spokesperson, Ms Kate da Costa said. “We have seen how companies including Rocla have skirted around the edges of regulations and community consultation, risking the natural resources of the mountain and causing unnecessary stress to the community,” she said. The Development Application for the Calga extension is still before the Land and Environment Court. Hearings into damage to Aboriginal heritage and impacts on neighbouring businesses have taken

considerable time. “New owners should expect the same amount of campaigning to halt the expansion of the Calga sand mining operations,” Ms da Costa said. “We will not be backing down and we stand firmly behind the community which is also opposing the extension on noise, dust, traffic, environmental and heritage impact grounds,” she said. According to the Central Coast Greens, Rocla Sand Quarries is asking $200 million for the 15-site business, and has already taken first round bids from a variety of trade buyers, with second round offers expected soon. The $530 million price paid by New Zealand based international company Fletcher Building to Amatex back in 2005, will be a $330

million dollar loss to the company if the sale goes through. “Any potential investors looking at purchasing Rocla should not underestimate the strength of community opposition to the massive Calga Quarry expansion which threatens the region’s water supply,” Greens MP and mining spokesperson Jeremy Buckingham said. “At the end of the day, Fletcher Building is free to sell their business to whomever they choose, however, The Greens will be letting any potential buyer know that they will have to get through the community first if they intend to expand the quarry at Calga.” Media release, 12 June 2015 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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eats Ridge residents and the Mountain Districts Association have called on Gosford Council to oppose the latest proposed quarry in Euloo Rd, Peats Ridge.

“Yet again, Gosford’s outlying rural areas are being targeted by another extractive industry quarry proposal, currently before Gosford Council,” said Mountain Districts Association spokesperson, Dr Stephen Goodwin. “Local Peats Ridge residents and the Mountain Districts community at large are strongly opposed to this latest proposal to dig up valuable water bearing sandstone. “Equally concerning is that it conflicts with every one of the planning objectives under Gosford Local Environment Plan 2014 for this rurally zoned area and should not be permitted. “The developer submitted a substandard application. “It was based on the terms of an earlier quarry proposal for the same site 18 years ago, using the same environmental impact statement. “A number of significant

legislative and regulatory changes relating to planning decisions, along with increased community awareness about such issues, have occurred in that time. “The lack of effort put into supporting documents with the development application on the key issues required under the Act made a mockery of these requirements. “For example, peak traffic volumes were calculated on the basis of a survey

conducted between 8:00am and 9:00am on Christmas Day, 2014. “A total of six vehicles were recorded. “That would be Santa’s sleigh and his support crew. “How ludicrous to conduct the survey then, but it set the tone for the rest of the submission,” Dr Goodwin said. According to Dr Goodwin, figures provided in the proposal estimated that approximately 540 loads would be carried from the

proposed quarry per week or one truck every six minutes on Euloo Rd. He said Euloo Rd was “a narrow, sealed strip, barely capable of providing safe two-way conveyance for existing property owners and their families. “Approving this application will create a highly dangerous situation for local road users,” he said. Dr Goodwin said the proposal failed to provide any credible assessment of noise levels that could be expected to be generated by traffic and mining operations. “Vehicular noise alone generated by one truck every six minutes doesn’t bear thinking about,” he said. “The applicant completely ignored the potential for dust in the air due to the quarry operations. “This will have a negative impact on human health in Peats Ridge through increased respiratory complaints and should not be permitted. “With regards to the heritage importance of the site and nearby area, the applicant asserted that ‘...... no items or places of heritage value are reported to be present on the site … there is no evidence of any structures (or) of remnants of

structures present within the vicinity of the works area’,” Dr Goodwin said. The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council said: “There are a number of registered Aboriginal Cultural Heritage sites within the property and within the vicinity of the property. “The area is considered to be very rich in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and within a significant Aboriginal cultural landscape.” “It is outrageous that the developer should treat the local area, its Aboriginal heritage and agricultural livelihood with such contempt,” Dr Goodwin said. “Because it is a designated development, the matter will be decided by the Joint Regional Planning Panel, but this shouldn’t stop Gosford Council from recommending that the application be rejected. “A cursory estimation of the proposal suggests that a hole with a surface area of 10 hectares and many metres in depth will be excavated. “The developer claims that the targeted product is clay, but on his own figures, this represents a mere 12 per cent of the total material that will be extracted during the proposed life of the quarry.

“Clearly, sandstone is the primary target of this operation. “There is a strong primary production industry in the Mountain Districts and landowners will oppose any activity threatening the integrity of water bearing sandstone relied upon by them for domestic, livestock and agricultural uses. “It is also an important source of water for the Central Coast water supply. “Mountain Districts Association is well known for its stance on the protection of ground water reserves in this area and its opposition to extractive proposals that threaten them. “Given the publicity that the current legal battle over Rocla sand quarrying operation in Calga has attracted, and the broad implications of this case on any future new sandstone quarry development applications, it is hard to see why anyone would demonstrate such lack of judgement by proceeding before the Rocla matter was settled,” Dr Goodwin said. Media release, 10 June 2015 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association

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State environmental planning policies to be simpliﬁed arliamentary Secretary for the Hunter and Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has asked Central Coast residents to help simplify the planning system through a review of state environmental planning policies.

“There are currently 66 state environmental planning policies that outline the NSW Government’s approach to dealing with specific planning issues,” Mr MacDonald said. “Some of these policies need to be updated or are now implemented by Council planning rules.” Mr MacDonald said the review seeks to reduce duplication of a number of existing rules and simplify the planning system for the Central Coast. “The Department is reviewing these policies to look at how they can be simplified or reduced to remove unnecessary duplication or red-tape for the community and business, while making the system easier to navigate,” Mr MacDonald said. “In some cases, these policies can be easily transferred and are better managed at a local council level, while still preserving the intent of the policy.” Mr MacDonald said the review ensured any changes would maintain environmental requirements that currently applied and would not reduce the level of accountability afforded through the planning process. Community feedback on the proposal is invited over the coming weeks. According to Mr MacDonald, the following policies are proposed to be repealed because their provisions have been either superseded or transferred to other relevant plans. The Urban Consolidation State Environmental Planning Policy has been replaced by other policy and programs to facilitate urban renewal including the Urban That

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Renewal SEPP, Priority Precincts Program and the subregional and regional planning processes. The provisions in the Rural Landsharing Communities which allow collective ownership of a single parcel of land will be changed to an optional locally specific clause in each local environmental plan. Media release, 11 June 2015 Mitchell Cutting, Office of Scot MacDonald MLC

Development exemptions relating to Wamberal beachfront removed osford Council has adopted an amendment to the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 relating to Wamberal Beach properties.

The purpose of the amendment is to remove development exemptions relating to development on Wamberal’s beachfront as an immediate response to the unclear interpretation of the Development Control Plan, especially given the uncertainty of the building of a revetment wall at Wamberal. “The amended clause will provide an immediate approach for the determination of development applications on the Wamberal beachfront,” Gosford Council minutes said. This approach will provide development clarity until the Coastal Zone Management Planning process is progressed and Council’s future strategic direction is amended. The Development

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Control Plan as amended will not permit certain types of development seaward of the 2045 hazard line. “The proposed r e v e t m e n t / Te r m i n a l Protection Structure for Wamberal Beach has not yet been able to be funded or constructed in the 20 years

since it was first proposed,” a Gosford Council notation to the amendment said. “It requires redesign to meet the updated coastal processes hazard information provided by the Open Coast and Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Processes and Hazard Definition Study

endorsed by Council on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. “Council will only consider reintroduction of the special exemption for Wamberal Beach once updated and appropriate design has been finalised; and full funding is guaranteed for construction and ongoing maintenance of the revetment wall; and once relevant approvals have been obtained as required by legislation. “Until there is certainty about the construction of the proposed revetment wall, Wamberal Beach will be subject to the same controls as other coastal beaches. “Council will not permit buildings or building structures to be constructed on, over or below the land which has been identified by the Coastal Management Plan for Gosford City Open Coast Beaches as subject to designated coastal hazards.” Minutes, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council GOV.71

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Coastal Zone Management Study for lagoons endorsed final draft Coastal Zone Management Study has been endorsed by Gosford Council for Gosford Lagoons.

The study sets parameters for proposed actions in the area by Council, industry or the private sector, with a focus on pressures to coastal ecosystems, community uses of the coastal zone and managing public safety. This study was built off the back of the latest scientific information, combined with community and stakeholder feedback. Overall, it forms part of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broader plan to establish coastal zone management plans for all geographical catchments in the Local Government Area (LGA). There are a range of estuaries and coastal wetlands in the Gosford City Council LGA including Brisbane Water and its tributaries, Broken Bay and the Hawkesbury River estuary (including Mooney Mooney, Mullet and Patonga Creeks). It also includes a number

Gosford Council has endorsed a zone management study for its lagoons, including Wamberal Lagoon

of important coastal lagoons: Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca, Cockrone and the perched lagoon at Pearl Beach. Over many decades Gosford Council has worked with other government bodies, industry and community to appropriately manage activities in the coastal zone. The Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emphasis for coastal management is on conservation, land use planning and rehabilitation.

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Partnerships between Council, government and the community will be necessary to ensure any conservation and rehabilitation work is undertaken and valued. Council is working on a range of planning activities which aim to provide a balanced long-term management framework for the ecologically sustainable use of our coast and estuaries. These planning activities

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require a connected community that has the capacity to understand the role of government and the part we all play to ensure the long term protection of the coastal zone. The primary purpose of coastal zone management planning is to describe proposed actions to be implemented by council, other public authorities and, potentially, by the private sector to address priority management issues in the

coastal zone over a defined implementation period. These issues include managing risks to public safety and built assets; pressures on coastal ecosystems; and community uses of the coastal zone. Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four coastal lagoon systems are a significant geographic feature of the Gosford region. These lagoon systems belong to a special class of estuary known as intermittently closing and opening lakes and lagoons (ICOLLs). An ICOLL can also be defined as a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shallow coastal water body separated from the ocean by a barrier, connected at least intermittently to the ocean by one or more restricted inlets, and usually oriented shore parallelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Each lagoon is subject to a variety of pressures which may threaten existing economic, social and environmental values. The Gosford coastal lagoon systems are a highly valued natural resource for both local residents and visitors. The systems support

a network of significant ecological communities as well as a diverse range of recreational uses. Past land-use changes and human activities, combined with a growing population, are placing increasing pressure on the natural values and ecological health of the lagoons. Gosford Council strives to preserve and enhance our coastal environments. This can only be achieved through community education about the importance of coastal environments, the potential impacts of human activity upon these environments and through good management. This revised and improved Coastal Zone Management Plan complements the development of Plans for the Lower Hawkesbury River Estuary (2009), Brisbane Water (2012) and Pearl Beach Lagoon (2014). Email, 9 June 2015 Gosford Council media Minutes, 9 June 2015 GOV.70, Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford Lagoons

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NBN delivery continues rapid expansion ork has started to deliver the NBN to around 16,000 more premises in the Robertson electorate under a revised rollout approach that, according to federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP will save months in construction time and see the project completed nationwide years sooner and at less cost.

The NBN’s monthly update shows that pre-construction has begun in Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Macmasters Beach, Kincumber, Kincumber South, Picketts Valley, North Avoca and Terrigal. Ms Wicks said the announcement demonstrated the Coalition’s plan to deliver the NBN sooner and at less cost to taxpayers is working. “This is fantastic news for residents and businesses in suburbs such as Avoca Beach and Terrigal, where preconstruction has begun,” Ms Wicks said. “This includes activities like readying pits and pipes ahead of the physical network construction,” Mrs Wicks said. “We were told the NBN would revolutionise

connectivity and offer a new range of online services and applications, yet construction had been painfully slow. “Across the Central Coast, we will see the benefits of broadband much sooner and services will be much more affordable avoiding the 80 per cent price hikes that were foreshadowed under Labor’s project. “There’s more good news on the way for many more suburbs across the Coast too, as part of NBN’s 18 month rollout, where construction is scheduled to commence up to September 2016. “This rollout plan includes suburbs such as Erina, Kariong, and Somersby. “This is exciting news for these communities. “Far from slowing down, it is very clear that the

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rollout is ramping up. “I encourage anyone who is seeking more details to contact my office.”

Ms Wicks said she has also spoken to the Minister for Communications, Mr Malcolm Turnbull MP regarding reports on the connection to Kibbleplex, in Gosford CBD. “My office has been working with Mrs Wicks, the NBN and Gosford

Council to ensure this complex premises can get council approval to do the civil works needed to complete the NBN connection. “I can confirm that the necessary quotes have now been provided to the NBN and approved, and work

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CCRDC accused of failing in its duty with regard to heritage issues SW Minister for Planning, Mr Rob Stokes MP, has been asked to personally intervene in heritage issues relating to the redevelopment of the old Gosford Primary School site on the Gosford waterfront.

Local historian, Ms Kay Williams has written to Mr Stokes about her concerns that the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) “has failed in its duty to consult widely with the local community with regard to heritage issues.” On Saturday, December 14, 2014 NSW Planning and Environment approved Gosford Council’s application for a Gateway determination to include the site of the former sergeant’s residence/police station and the footings of the police stables as heritage items. The Gateway Determination meant that Gosford Council was required to hold community consultation for at least 14 days and to consult with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, the Office of Environment and Heritage and the

Historian Kay Williams wants the NSW Minister for Planning to answer questions about why archaeological and heritage remains have not been properly assessed

Department of Education and Communities. Mr John Neish, director of planning and demography for the NSW Department of Education and Communities wrote to Gosford Council on Monday, March 9 and said the department was “disappointed that previous comments provided to Council were not

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appropriately addressed in the compilation of the planning proposal”. In the letter, Mr Neish said: “The Department does not support the listing of the footings of the old sergeant’s residence/police station and especially the listing of the police stables footings as a heritage item as there is little evidence of how much of the footings, if any, remain.” Ms Williams said she was “dismayed and disgusted” by what she considered to be attempts by the NSW Department of Education and Communities to “lay blame, hasten and suppress due consideration, and misinterpret and mislead regarding the facts”. According to Ms Williams: “There has demonstrably never been a receptiveness by CCRDC to listen or discharge its heritage responsibilities, and its planning has frequently been in contempt of heritage

responsibilities and our local heritage.” “It has been formally and publicly advised since …1998 that the entire Mann St South area needs to be assessed and studied as a significant heritage precinct, the most significant site of Gosford’s social history.” Ms Williams said the issue of the heritage and archaeological items within the Gosford Primary School site has been dealt with late because of the CCRDC’s own delaying tactics. “Had CCRDC not constrained any official advice it was forced to get, and suppressed any matters it did not want to be bothered or inhibited by, despite its responsibility to do so, the matter would not have arisen so late,” she said. As a relatively recent owner of the Gosford Primary School site, the Department of Education

and Communities would know very little about significant buildings, including the sergeant’s residence, she said. “No-one consulted the two historians who have been working to uncover primary records on this area for over a decade now,” she said. “The comments in the letter are more a reflection of your government’s continuing ignorance of Gosford’s history and its agencies’ determination to ignore and diminish our heritage, despite regulations, legislation and Charters surrounding its identification and protection,” she said in her letter to the Minister for Planning. She asked the minister how he intended to explain the CCRDC’s decision to “ignore” the advice of distinguished anthropologist Mr Edward Higginbotham when demolishing the school’s demountables based on the significance of the land beneath them. Ms Williams said it was not difficult to find evidence of the early occupancy and heritage significance of the land based on primary sources such as the 1839 town plan or parish maps, but she did not believe the Department of Education and Communities would have consulted such sources. “It is impossible to adduce the history of this area and its heritage significance unless heritage and archaeological studies are done,” she said. “Now government attempts to deflect criticism and evidence by accusing Gosford Council of not raising issues they were made aware of and had a direct responsibility to investigate for themselves,” she said.

Ms Williams asked the planning minister to refer the actions of the CCRDC to the State Ombudsman, particularly its decision to go ahead with the demolition of the demountables and to ignore the need for archaeological investigation. She said she also wanted the minister to examine why, in spite of overwhelming community support for the school site to be the cultural precinct, the regional development corporation had supported the site being “sold by the state for commercial gain, and then proceeded to dismantle heritage protected lands, to build the Performing Arts Centre in a totally inappropriate location.” “The entire exercise has been a cynical grab to capitalise on Crown Lands and public sites for financial benefit to the state and the reuse of Crown Land for commercial interests, a process recently declared to contravene the Crown Lands Act 1989,” she said. ”I would urge you to investigate the network of vested interests and conflicts of interest inherent in the processes of CCRDC and its advisory committee. “I would draw to your attention as Minister for Planning, the developments currently approved for the CBD of Gosford, and those in train, and suggest to you that if the Gosford PS site no longer needs to be used for residential and commercial development, it can return to the original proposal that it be used as a Performing Arts precinct.” Email, 14 June 2015 Kay Williams, historian Letter, 9 March 2015 John Neish, NSW Education and Communities Letter, 9 December 2014 David Rowland, NSW Planning and Environment

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Rocla quarry extension still unresolved

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i g h t e e n months after Camp Quoll, the Calga Cultural Heritage Base Camp, was established to fight the proposed Rocla sand quarry extension, the future of Calga is still unclear.

Gosford Council will invest around $260,000 to replace 500 metres of water mains along Davistown Rd. The works are part of Council’s Water Main Renewal Program for 2014/15, which aims to improve the efficiency

Ian Sutton and Kelia Keogh argue the Rocla quarry expansion would have implications for the local water supply

of The Walkabout Wildlife Park, and their conservation and cultural heritage programs would be placed at risk by noise, dust, air pollution issues, and the uncertainty of impacts on the park and its local water sources and surrounding ecosystems,” he said. According to Mr Sutton, affected stakeholders and concerned Central Coast residents, are awaiting an announcement from the Land and Environment Court of NSW, expected to be delivered in mid-July. “The court decision that everyone is waiting for will state whether the Rocla Sand Quarry at Calga has government approval to go ahead with a massive expansion of their current mining operations,” Mr Sutton said. “While we wait to hear if the Land and Environment Court gives approval, for corporate profit to be put ahead of the protection of one of the most archaeologically significant Indigenous sacred sites in Australia, let me tell

you, the community has demonstrated, with the loudest possible voice, that they do not give approval,” he said. One local resident, Ms Kelia Keogh said: “While there is great distress within the community at the possibility of this quarry expansion going ahead, it has been heartening to experience seeing the Indigenous and nonIndigenous community, including local businesses, farmers, and residents, all coming together in solidarity, to stand up and protect the Central Coast water supply, local Indigenous heritage, and the local environment which includes endangered flora and fauna species.” Mr Sutton said, for at least 10 years now, the Calga, Peats Ridge and Mangrove Mountain communities have been fighting to protect the hinterland from the expansion of the Rocla Quarry. For the last 18 months, the Mountain communities have been supported by the wider Central Coast

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Wyoming church is headquarters for new Mormon diocese

The Wyoming head office of the new Central Coast stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

he Gosford stake (diocese) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was created on Sunday, May 17.

The head office of the new stake will be located at Wyoming. Mr S Gifford Nielson, a member of the Pacific area presidency of the church, presided at a conference at Avondale College Church in Cooranbong. Australian church leader, Mr Johnny Leota accompanied Mr Nielson at the conference. Around 2,600 church members and guests participated in the conference either in person or via webcast from locations around the region. Mr Conrad Dunn was appointed president of the church in the Gosford area. The church’s Normanhurst and Toronto wards have been moved into its Gosford stake. Due to rapid expansion

of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the Central Coast, the new Gosford Australia Stake [diocese] was formed based in Gosford by visiting general authorities from the Church Headquarters in Utah, USA. The new Stake is based in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) building, Pacific Hwy, Wyoming. The new leaders called to guide the new Stake are all local members of the Central Coast LDS Church community. The new Stake incorporates the LDS Church congregations of Ourimbah, Gosford, Toukley, Tuggerah and Toronto and also includes the northern Sydney congregation of Normanhurst.

The new Stake caters for many new members plus members moving with their families to the Central Coast for better opportunities and lifestyle. A total of 2,600 church members attended the recent formation conference at the Avondale College Conference Centre, Cooranbong to support the formation of the new Stake. The Church anticipates further growth on the Coast through its Missionary endeavours and expansion of the four Church buildings is to be considered in the future. Media release, 8 June 2015 Warren Meyer, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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Excellent results achieved according to National Performance Report decrease in operating costs for water and sewerage services, a decrease in water and sewer main breaks and continued reduction in greenhouse gas emissions were the highlights for Gosford Council in the National Performance Report Urban Water Utilities from the Bureau of Meteorology, released in May.

The latest report from the Australian Government for 2013-14 again reflected the ongoing efforts of Gosford residents to remain one of the most water-efficient communities in the country. Council’s director of construction and operations, Mr Stan Antczak said Gosford residents’ commitment to water conservation has been a highlight of the report for many years, even after the removal of water restrictions. “Gosford residents only used 161 kilolitres of water on average at their properties during 2013-14, which was well below the national average of 214 kilolitres,” Mr Antczak said. “It’s also very pleasing to see that our operating costs for water and sewerage services per property decreased by seven percent, which is in stark contrast to the national average that increased by six per cent. “This is proof that our water supply and sewerage networks are operating efficiently and the community is getting value for money for these vital services. “I’m sure residents will be pleased to hear that the annual water and sewerage bill for a typical Gosford household remains around $170 less than the national average for similar sized utilities,” he said. The National Performance Report provides an opportunity for Gosford Council to reflect on its achievements as well as the areas needing improvement. “Another major achievement has been the 35 per cent reduction per connected property in greenhouse gas emissions

since 2010-11 across our water and sewerage networks. “This includes a 14 per cent reduction in 2013-14 compared to the national average of just four per cent,” Mr Antczak added. “This reduction is thanks to initiatives we’ve delivered as part of major infrastructure improvements. “Although water main breaks per 100 kilometres of main dropped by almost five per cent, there’s still work to do as part of our annual multi-million dollar water

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Camp Eagles Nest vehicle torched and protesters threatened

Protester’s torched vehicle

Group spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “Our group was told recently that Johns Rd will be closing for road works and that our camp will have to move on.” “We realise the road works have to take

place, but some people are quite concerned that the company that’s been undertaking the clearing may take down the tree if we leave. “I have personally spoken with the manager of the site, and have had ongoing communication with Wyong Cr Greg Best, both of whom have assured me that the nesting tree is safe for now. “Furthermore, I’ve been told that negotiations between Council and the developers to secure the nesting tree are

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and their cars. appreciate the need April 17, 2015 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: “One man in particular for new infrastructure stopped and told me I to accommodate the was going to get shot,” new residents, we the owner of the torched are very hopeful that car said. commonsense will “It was during the day prevail, and the iconic and he just stopped and white bellied sea wound down his window eagles will continue and said I would be shot.” to soar high above the Mr Cassar said: Wadalba community for “Contrasting to that, our generations to come. “We will certainly keep group has also received overwhelming support respectfully lobbying for with 2,000 locals from this result,” Mr Cassar the Wyong Shire signing said. he seat of The Entrance has been abor’s David Harris has been elected our petition to save the declared won by Labor’s David Mehan the 26member KaitlinasWatts, Mar 2105 for the seat of Wyong nesting tree from the Mediawith release,58.73% 25 Mar 2015 with 50.38% of the vote ahead of of the votes over Liberal’s bulldozers. Jake Cassar, Liberal’s Michael Sharpe with 49.62%. “While we fully Sandra Kerr Campwith Eagles41.27%. Nest Harris received “It’s been a campaign we Mr Mehan claimed the “Our campaign was 51.15% (23,565) of the have fought for four years seat on Friday, April 3, greatly assisted by the First Preference votes since the last election count after conferring with his help of volunteers from followed by Kerr with was done.” the local community scrutineers. “I pay tribute to my 36.76% (16,936), Greens ““I want to thank the and the work of local candidate Vicki Dimond opponent Sandra Kerr. people of The Entrance union members and the “This was a tough for honouring me with campaign run by Unions with 6.71% (3,091), No Land Tax candidate Annie campaign about issues the opportunity to NSW and Central Coast McGeechan with 2.02% like electricity privitisation represent their interests Community Unions (929), Christian Democratic and TAFE and Sandra in state parliament,” Mr Alliance. Party candidate Stevan represented her party with Mehan said. “I hope all people in Dragojevic with 1.98% distinction and I wish her the “It is my hope that I The Entrance electorate (914), Independent Noel best in her future roles. this (Easter) will win the respect and enjoy “Most of all I dedicate support of all people in holiday period and I look Holt with 0.83% (348) and Independent Alex Norwick this victory to my late friend the electorate regardless forward to working for Dayle Walker. with 0.55% (252). of their traditional them once the election Harris has thanked “Dayle was my speech political allegiances. result is ofﬁcially the people of Wyong writer and former teacher “Now that the Baird declared,” Mr Mehan Protesters outside Wyong Council for showing faith and colleague. Coalition Government said. giving him a second term “Dayle passed away from has ended the Ministerial Despite winning the representing them in the Ovarian Cancer after the position responsible for seat, Mehan ran second Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford last election and I miss her the Central Coast region, to Sharpe in the number Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 NSW Parliament. “I sit this morning very advice and counsel dearly. I want to work with all of First Preference votes Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 “The work starts now for Coast humbled by the support I’ve representatives received with 41.88% E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net received from the people of the people of Wyong and to to ensure that promises (20,086) to Sharpe’s Wyong,” Mr Harris said. hold the Baird Government made are delivered and 43.89% (21,049). “Our team achieved a to account – especially to that the Coast receives Greens candidate Scott swing of around 13.3% ensure they deliver what the attention it deserves. Rickard received 9.37% and we got across the line they promised in the lead up “I want this to be an (4,493) of the vote, with 51.1% primary votes to the election. even better place for all followed by Christian “My main priorities are of us to live, work and Democratic and almost 60% two party Party to protect our important raise a family. prefererd,” Mr Harris said candidate Hadden Ervin “I’m particularly drinking water catchment, “I want to thank all with 2.71% (1,301) and honoured to be given a grow jobs and deliver the those who worked so No Land Tax candidate second opportunity to important infrastructure the hard on our campaign. Sonia Lopreiato with represent this wonderful area deserves, particularly “Many Labor Party 2.15% (1,031). area in Australia’s oldest Wyong Hospital,” Mr members on the Coast Michael Sharpe was Parliament. Harris said have spent the last four contacted for comment “I take this opportunity Ms Kerr was contacted years working towards but did not respond by very seriously and I’ll work for comment but did not this result. the time Wyong Regional my heart out for this area I respond by the time Wyong “I have been well Chronicle went to press.

continuing. “While I really appreciate the communication, our group is choosing to remain cautiously optimistic. “Our group has endured a lot to maintain our peaceful protest camp. “We have faced our fair share of challenges, including harassment at night and one of our cars was recently destroyed after being torched,” Mr Cassar said. The car was torched at the camp at 2:30am

on the first night the group decided not to stay overnight. The owner of the car said she left her car there overnight as her battery was flat and had arranged to pick it up the next morning. She said as the police didn’t have any leads, “we can speculate about who did it but we can’t really point the finger at anybody in particular”. The group has been subject to significant harassment including hate mail and eggs and bottles thrown at them

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taff at Wyong Council are continuing efforts to restore essential water and sewer services, monitoring road closures and cleaning up after the recent storms.

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“That is largely the result of Council’s record spending on roads in the last few years and the concerted effort to lift the condition of the network and address the backlog in resurfacing. “However our unsealed road network has suffered extensive damage and it will take some time and effort to restore all the eroded pavements.” Council arborists are dealing with around 500 requests relating to public trees on sports grounds, parks and reserves and it will take some weeks for all tree debris to be removed. “There is a lot of tree debris on public land and Council are working hard to collect it,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “We are prioritising based on public safety. “We also know there are a number of trees down on private land and our contractor, Remondis, is working overtime to get round to houses to pick up the debris. “I thank residents for their patience as we deal with all the backlogs we are facing and things return to normal. “It has been heartening to hear all the stories of the community helping each

other out with showers, meals or providing chainsaws and trailers, it really is a testament to the community sprit here on the Coast,” mayor Cr Eaton said. Residents are reminded the following assistance is available: book an extra free green kerbside collection for tree debris; order an extra free red lid bin collection for perishable food waste; free drop off of green waste at Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility until May 19; four Emergency Green Waste sites have been set up at Gwandalan, Mardi, Toukley and Tumbi Umbi to drop off tree debris for free until May 19; and ﬁnancial assistance may be available to residents who are experiencing ﬁnancial hardship to meet the cost of repairs or for essential household contents – call 1800 018 444. Residents are asked to hold off on booking bulk household kerbside collections for the time being so the focus can be on removing tree debris.

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Wyong LGA declared a Natural Disaster Area

s a consequence of the recent weather, both Wyong and Gosford LGAs have been declared Natural Disaster Areas.

Member for The Entrance Mr David Mehan said: “I want to acknowledge, and thank, our emergency services and essential services workers who have been out in some of the worse weather we have seen on the Coast, doing their job.” Local Government Areas declared natural disasters are eligible for Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes. Assistance is available to eligible individuals, primary Media release, 27 Apr 2015 businesses, Wyong Council media producers, sporting clubs and not-for proﬁt organisations.

Assistance is available in the form of small grants and concessional loans. Details are available at the Minister for Police and Emergency Services website: http://www. emergency.nsw.gov.au/ nddassistance “More speciﬁcally, I am aware of a number of people in the area whose cars have been written off as a result of storm damage,” Mr Mehan said. “These may be eligible for a stamp duty refund on their replacement vehicle. “Refunds are made where the written

off vehicle was comprehensively insured and the insurance does not cover duty for a replacement vehicle. “The Ofﬁce of State Revenue administers these refunds and can be contacted on 1300 139 814. “People living in The Entrance electorate who do not have access to the internet are encouraged to attend my ofﬁce for assistance with any of the above.” Media release, 22 Apr 2015 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

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have concerns about this proposal,” Ms Cselko said. HOOF has already made submissions to council outlining its opposition to the proposed development. Objections include: its proximity to Mardi Dam and the state forest, the destruction of forest vegetation and fauna. HOOF is also concerned about trafﬁc on Old Maitland Rd,

considers to be a lack of public consultation, a lack of data about how much land will be destroyed and the impact on existing rate payers of the cost of sewer and water services.

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achievement.” and $1 million on Norton yong is the second largest spending council in NSW on essential year’s budget. “Our community has Highlights of the Ave in Killarney Vale. services, with a record $66 million spend on local roads and Cr Eaton said the $105 $105 million on capital works planned for next ﬁnancial year, told us loudly and clearly, record roads spending they want better local included: $1.5 million on million capital works according to council’s general manager, Mr Michael Whittaker.

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ighting for better local roads is a high priority for Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP.

Ms Wicks shared stories in parliament recently from people who were fed up with poor quality roads. “Sadly, all too often on the Central Coast, we see that the conditions of local roads need to be improved and upgraded,” Ms Wicks said. “I hear it when I am out talking with the Copacabana Progress Association whose petition I have signed or with the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, who have been campaigning for better roads on the Peninsula for years,” she said. “When I look at my Facebook page, I see comments from people such as Anthony from Umina, who said, ‘Sydney

people are moving here en masse, and infrastructure here is at a 1960s level’”. Ms Wicks said the 2015 Budget confirmed road funding for black spots in Robertson, which is on top of the funding that has already been delivered for Narara Valley Dve and for Avoca Dve. “Some examples of how this funding will be used include the installation of safety barriers on the Central Coast Hwy at East Gosford, at Avoca Dve in Green Point and in other suburbs as well, including Umina Beach, Gosford and Woy Woy. “On top of that, we also saw a doubling of funding for the Roads to Recovery

program, which also helps local councils meet local priorities. “That means that Gosford City Council will receive $1.9 million in 2015-16. “One of the most important commitments on local roads that we made in the lead-up to the last election was to help improve an accident-prone area at the corner of Langford Dve and Woy Woy Rd at Kariong. “I am pleased to say that there is $675,000 in the budget committed to helping Gosford City Council make this happen,” Ms Wicks said. Media release, 27 May 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

New bike sheds for Gosford commuters osford train station will be supplied with 40 secured bike spaces and Woy Woy station with 50, according to Transport for NSW.

Bike sheds providing secure spaces will be installed at both stations. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said a tender will soon be released for the first nine locations, including Gosford and Woy Woy, which were selected based on demand and patronage at these locations. “Installation of the bike sheds at Gosford and Woy

Woy stations is expected to start later this year. “These bike sheds will be a great facility for cyclists in NSW, particularly those who catch public transport as part of their daily commute. “Use of the bike sheds will be free for cyclists. “They can now be confident that they are leaving their bicycles safe and secure while catching

public transport. “These facilities are being delivered as part of the ‘Bike and Ride’ initiative, which is identified in Sydney’s Cycling Future, Transport for NSW’s plan to make bicycle riding a feasible transport option,” said the spokesperson. Media release, 29 May 2015 Transport for NSW media

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Narara Ecovillage Cooperative has just installed 30kW of renewable PV power on its administration building

he Narara Ecovillage Co-operative has just celebrated two years of gaining ownership of its 62 hectares.

The coop has also recently installed 30kW of renewable PV power on its administration building as part of a goal to develop its own smart grid for a community of around 120 houses. Mr John Talbott, project director of the Ecovillage said: “We have designed our building standards so that our houses will supply as much energy as they use over 12 months, and we have been very fortunate that our current members were able to finance our initial 30kW PV system.” The Ecovillage has teamed up with the Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) group to assist with two free workshops organised by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) in Terrigal on Thursday, June 25. The workshops will be held at Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club on The Esplanade, Terrigal. “The workshops will provide exciting opportunities to hear about examples of local renewable energy projects,” Mr Talbott said. Mr Gordon Fraser, regional coordinator for Clean Energy Hunter Central Coast at the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) said: “These workshops will

be a great opportunity for those interested in building the capacity for renewable energy, by bringing together those with common interests, and should not be missed.” Dr Jo Muller from CCCE said: “We are planning a variety of ways the community can develop renewable energy, including working with a club or other community organisation to install a large, solar PV plant.” The Narara Ecovillage

Co-operative aims to build a world-class ecovillage on the site of the former Gosford Horticultural Institute, according to Mr Talbott. “It is forming a sustainable community of members while awaiting final approvals for the infrastructure building stage,” he said. Media release, 15 june 2015 John Shiel, Narara Ecovillage Cooperative

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Central Coast University of I Technology called for

Previous letters raise many questions

was interested to read in Issue 109 of Coast Community News that the designer of the Waterside proposal wants citizens to sign on to a petition pushing the project, with only the most general description of what actually is to be developed.

ecent weeks have seen a strengthening debate, in council and elsewhere, about future sources of post-school education on the Central Coast, with the member for the Entrance, Mr David Mehan condemning any move away from the University of Newcastle as ill-conceived.

To the extent that separation should be in the short-term, I agree. However, as a responsible community, it is incumbent on us to maintain a long-term vision of what we want for our Region. And in that context, I judge that there is a strong case for the eventual establishment of a Central Coast University of Technology, bringing together all publiclyfunded TAFE and university provision in our region. As noted on the University of Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, it was created through separation from what is now the University of New South Wales, as a result of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let go of the notion that...[Newcastle] deserved a higher education institution of its own.â&#x20AC;? Hear, hear, and so shall we in the next decade or two, I expect. Just as Newcastle is different to Kensington, so the Central Coast is different to Newcastle. But more importantly, as a region looking to establish its economic and social identity, we would be best

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served by an institution that has as its number one focus, the needs and possibilities of the Central Coast. The present institutions do a good job here, but it is necessarily secondary to the needs of Newcastle and the Hunter. Any plans must take into account that students are increasingly more likely to be in paid employment while studying, with the requirement for quick and easy campus access in combination with the use of distance learning, not finding they have to travel to Newcastle for some of the more advanced subjects, as can happen now. Indeed, campuses of the

future will be very hands-on places, given that â&#x20AC;&#x153;theoryâ&#x20AC;? will be mostly addressed electronically. By combining TAFE and university-level provision, equipment would be used more cost-effectively and learner and teacher movement between levels facilitated. The issue that a university on its own would have too few students to be costeffective, would not then apply. No educational institution can ever go-it-alone. As an academic researcher and in policy work within government, I interacted with many universities and TAFEs and it will ever be that way, to the benefit of all of us. I look to both the University of Newcastle and Hunter TAFE as mature institutions, to nurture their Central Coast campuses to the point that they can be independent while maintaining current standards, including in research. Letter, 11 June 2015 Sonnie Hopkins, Tascott

Elsewhere, I read that the proposed development would have apartments (around 650), retail, entertainment, offices, etc. To date, I have not found any specifications other than there would be three towers of 25 to 38 stories, but nothing on the parking garage design. Now let us assume the there is a need for 1Â˝ cars per apartment [975], then add say five to 10 cars per retail establishment, and 10 cars per office or entertainment venue. Clearly, the total number of parking spaces needed at peak times will be around 1500. Does the design provide for such a large parking garage within the complex? Elsewhere in the same issue, there was an article about the Council Open Space Scheme (COSS) which included a note that one of the main factors driving the COSS is to have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;green skylineâ&#x20AC;? from

wherever you are in the Council region. How does that sit with the 38 story proposal? In the same issue, Mr. Airey suggested â&#x20AC;&#x153;bulldozing Gosfordâ&#x20AC;? to build a super mall to compete with Erina. The super mall concept could perhaps better be implemented at the racetrack site. The mall concept is what has killed many traditional shopping venues, here and elsewhere in the western world. People will travel to centralised shopping where parking is easy and the choice is varied. Finally, Mr. Caruana wrote about the great CO2 debate and the fiddling of the data. There is nothing to this

matter that is caused or can be controlled by humans. The current global warming cycle [yes it is cyclic] began before the industrial revolution. Even if humans were causing global warming, the contribution to the problem from Australia is nil. The total population of Australia is 30 million; there are a number of cities just in China, each with populations in excess of 40 million. Somehow, we are to believe that the Chinese can burn Australian coal without causing increased emissions of CO2 but Australians cannot. In Guangzhou [pop. 40 million] the streetlights are all turned off after 10 pm to save energy. Why not here? Letter, 9 June 2015 Tim Bard, Tascott

NBN rollout claims queried

get around North Gosford and Wyoming a lot, on foot and by bus, and I have yet to see any sign of NBN rollout touted by this Tory government and its lackeys.

Those lucky enough to have fibre (no domestic houses yet, and probably never will be, thanks to this vision-less government) are distinguished by a small grey square box (not the rectangular one) on the outside wall; there are very few commercial buildings sporting these. According to NBN Co (I have spoken to them),

houses will never get fibre, and thus will be stuck with the second-rate copper scheme with ADSL speeds instead, as the rest of the world forges ahead on true fibre.

On the plus side, NBN informed me that home units will have to wait until next year, where they will be blessed with true fibre via their own â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mini nodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? on the building. Who voted for this backwards looking government anyway? Letter, 1 June 2015 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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Major improvement in crime statistics Gosford LGA, stealing from a motor vehicle is down by 11.7 per cent and malicious damage to property is down 14.4 per cent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is wonderful to see crime decrease in our local community, especially in our local area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I congratulate our police officers for their good work to crack down on crime across the electorate,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Crouch. NSW deputy premier and minister for justice and police, Mr Troy Grant MP said the latest data shows items such as bicycles,

scooters, tools and garden accessories are common targets for thieves. The BOSCAR report also highlights the upward trend of illegal drug possession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am concerned by an increase of 40.1 per cent in amphetamine possession, particularly in regional NSW, as well as a 45.3 per cent increase of cocaine possession,â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Grant. Media release, 15 June 2015 Debra Wales, Office of Adam Crouch

Improvised explosive device detonated at Somersby man has been charged after a group were allegedly seen detonating an improvised explosive device at Somersby on Wednesday, June 10.

About 2:30pm, a 40-yearold man and two other men attended an abandoned bridge near the intersection of Dog Trap Rd and Mangrove Rd at Somersby. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command were later contacted after a witness allegedly saw the trio detonate an improvised explosive device. Police stopped the men in a vehicle on Mangrove Rd at Narara a short time later. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police seized numerous substances and a mobile

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 phone that allegedly contained videos of multiple detonations. The phone was seized for examination and the men were released pending

further inquiries. The 40-year-old man attended Gosford Police Station about 2:15pm on Sunday, June 14, where he was arrested and charged with possess or make explosive device for unlawful purpose. He was granted conditional bail to appear before Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, July 7. Investigations into the matter are continuing. Media release, 15 June 2015 NSW Police media

At about 4:00am on Thursday, November 16, emergency services were called to a retail complex on Karalta Rd, following reports of a fire. Fire & Rescue NSW officers attended and extinguished the fire; however, extensive damage was caused to seven businesses. No one was injured during the incident. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended and established a crime scene. As inquiries continue into the fire, which is believed to have been lit deliberately, police have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist them. He is depicted in the images as being of

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After hours home visits by doctors now available new after-hours Doctor on Duty service has commenced operating on the Central Coast.

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“Doctor on Duty is a team of experienced doctors who provide after-hours care, treating patients needing medical attention in those after hour periods when their GP or medical centre is closed,” said Ms Beth Wakefield, Doctor on Duty practice manager. “This service provides the community with a convenient option and is available to everyone with a valid Medicare card,” Ms Wakefield said. “Many of our patients are in situations where they may not be able to leave their homes. “They may have an ill child or an elderly person in their

care who needs medical attention before their GP re-opens in the morning or after the weekend. “Quality care is our priority. “Our doctors go to patients when and where they need us most. “We attend to them in their own homes and also visit many patients in local nursing homes or other locations within the community,” Ms Wakefield said. The Doctor on Duty service is provided from 6:00pm until 8:00am weekdays, from 12:00pm until 8:00am Saturdays and all day and night on Sundays

and Public Holidays. Home visits are bulk billed for all calls booked before midnight. Treatment can start immediately, with free initial medications and scripts provided. Calls are taken by trained triage staff enabling patients to be properly prioritised. Doctors are chaperoned by drivers to enable swift attention and they don’t carry any drugs of addiction. According to Ms Wakefield, Doctor on Duty is not an emergency service. Media release, 15 June 2015 Sue Sage, Solitary Marketing

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Ms Gannon said there were three main things people should know about CDC and what it means for older people: “You have the right to decide who will provide your service; you have the right to change your service as much as you want; you have a choice of a much broader range of services including using your package for technology aids. “From July 1, people receiving a CDC service on the Central Coast would receive a monthly statement showing what has been spent, which would mean providers are more accountable and this is expected to result in a more transparent system. “Importantly, on a day to

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Primary Health Network to replace Medicare Local

atients on the Central Coast are set to receive better access to frontline health services with Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks confirming who will be running new Primary Health Networks locally.

Primary Health Networks, or PHNs, are part of the Coalition Government’s plans to improve the health of the nation, and come into effect from July 1. Hunter New England and Central Coast Limited, including Central Coast Medicare Local, will be the local operator. “The Coalition Government wants to ensure the people of the Central Coast are able to access the right care, in the right place, at the right time and Primary Health Care networks form a core part of our plan,” Ms Wicks said. “The key difference between PHNs and Medicare Locals is that PHNs will focus on improving access to

frontline services, not backroom bureaucracy. “This is backed by the fact PHNs will deliver improved access to primary care services for local patients, as well as better co-ordination with local hospitals, while at the same time improving the overall operational efficiency of the network by 30%. “There’s no doubting that individually, there were some high quality Medicare locals across the country, however, there were also plenty that haven’t lived up to Labor’s promise,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks said PHNs would work directly with GPs, other primary health care providers, secondary care providers, hospitals and the broader community

to ensure improved outcomes for patients. The Government has also added additional checks and balances via the creation of PHN Community Advisory Committees, which will ensure all patients and local communities can provide feedback to, and have direct input into, the PHN to ensure they deliver the localised health care requirements that were unique to their region. PHNs were selected following a thorough tender process run at arm’s length by the Department of Health. Media release, 11 Apr 2015 Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

hree radiation therapists from the Central Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital have volunteered for a mission to improve cancer treatment in Myanmar, one of the world’s poorest nations.

Mr Shaun Clifford, Mr Andrew Glenn and Mr Mitch Gibbons will each spend one month from July to September training local healthcare workers in the delivery of safe, accurate and effective radiation therapy treatments for cancer patients. Retired radiation oncologist, Prof Graeme Morgan is working with the University of Sydney’s Office for Global Health to run the volunteer program for the first time in Myanmar. Prof Morgan said as the demand for treatment increased, many lowincome countries such as Myanmar were transitioning to more modern radiation therapy equipment but did not have the equivalent tertiary education available to match the machinery upgrades. “Unfortunately professional training for radiation therapy technologists in low income countries is only given by on-the-job observation and with ‘teaching’ given by senior staff who also do not have any formal training,”

he said. “This program will look to provide basic training to the current therapists in Myanmar so they then have the skills and knowledge to pass on to others through a new training program which will be set up at the University of Medical Technology in Mandalay and Yangon. “This will lead to the Myanmar radiation therapy services becoming selfsufficient.” Radiation therapy (also known as radiotherapy) is the use of high-energy radiation from x-rays, gamma rays, neutrons, protons, and other sources to kill cancer cells and shrink tumours. The treatment involves the use of highly specialised equipment and complex computer systems which need to be operated with precise accuracy to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. Safety is also a major concern if the treatment is not administered properly. Gosford Hospital’s chief radiation therapist, Mr Adam

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Marine Discover Centre celebrates World Oceans Day

Point Clare defeat Somersby in debate

year six debating team from Point Clare Public School won its first debate in the Premier’s Debating Challenge.

Somersby Public School were worthy opponents, according to debating coordinator, Ms Judy Wilson. “Point Clare, the negative

side, had the winning arguments on the topic ‘that year five and older should be allowed to have social media accounts such as facebook and twitter,” Ms

Wilson said. Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Jane Young, acting principal, Point Clare Public School

Students put on Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ reen Point Christian College’s production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ runs from Tuesday, June 23 (preview) to Saturday, June 27.

G The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre celebrated its relationship with the UON to mark World Oceans Day

he Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) celebrated its partnership with the University of Newcastle on World Oceans Day, Monday, June 8.

“The University of Newcastle had been a long-time supporter of the Marine Discovery Centre proposal (since 2004) and in 2011 this partnership was formalised,” said the Centre’s chairman, Mr John Asquith. “The 2014 Annual Report from the CCMDC to the University of Newcastle shows how the partnership benefits the community, students and schools,” Mr Asquith said. “The Centre works closely with the University to create opportunities for the community, students and schools. “This work is aiming to build aspirations and

create an interest and understanding while enjoying our marine environments. “The Centre is mostly manned with volunteers which includes University and TAFE students who gain valuable experience in dealing with the public and other students, putting their marine science knowledge into practice and communicating science to the general community. “Casual teachers are employed to assist with school students. “The total number of visitors to the Centre in 2014 was 5,400 people. “This included 1,100 students from schools and

preschools, and is a great result. “We are all very proud of this achievement. “The Centre creates a fabulous learning environment which benefits the students and the scientists. “The partnership with the Central Coast Campus results in many joint projects, including monitoring, public talks, training and experience for students, giving them skills they can take into the workforce.“ Students are also involved in school visits, teacher information sessions, events and talks involving academics. In 2014, school programs included 14 School visits (including preschools) with nine different excursion and incursion programs. “In addition, the CCMDC has a research room that provides space for honours students. “In recent years, research projects have included investigating Port Jackson Sharks and the responses of squid to various stimuli. “Future research will include investigating the role of oysters in maintaining water quality. “It is important that the facility is accessible by everyone on the Central Coast, in particular the disadvantaged. “In the next five years, the Centre is hoping to build additional exhibition space, laboratories and classrooms,” Mr Asquith said Media release, 8 June 2015 John Asquith, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

The production is set in pastoral Victorian England and characters Rosalind and Orlando find themselves thrown together through circumstances even Shakespeare would wonder

about. It looks at relationships, life and love through the eyes of the characters portrayed by drama students from years nine, 10 and 11. The dress rehearsal on

Tuesday, June 23 is free. Tickets for all other performances are available from the college office. Newsletter, 12 June 2015 Debra Walls, principal, Green Point Christian College

Storm debris still a problem at Point Clare

Storm damage to Point Clare Public School's playground is expected to be cleaned up soon

oint Clare Public School staff and students are still waiting for fallen trees and debris left by the April disaster to be removed from their playground.

“I would like to commend our students for their excellent behaviour in the playground in the past couple of weeks while we have had a reduced play area,” said Point Clare Public School’s acting principal, Ms Jane Young.

“The fallen trees and debris should be moved very shortly so that our playground can get back to normal. Meanwhile, two demountables will be relocated to the school’s top playground during the next

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Education

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Ukulele course completed

Ugandan children’s choir performs at Green Point

Students from class 4J at Point Clare Public School have just completed an eight week ukelele course

tudents in 4J at Point Clare Public School have just finished an eight week ukulele course.

The children worked hard throughout the course and were able to learn a colonial song to support their recent studies of Colonial Australia. The students will play their ukuleles at the next school assembly where they will be awarded

their certificates for the completion of the course. Stand-out student for the course was Jorja who will also be awarded her own ukulele for her efforts. There will be two more year four courses throughout the year finishing the year

with a combined year four class to learn Christmas carols to perform at the annual school Christmas carol concert. Article, 11 June 2105 Marilyn Russell, Uke Central

Students play characters and handle replica artefacts on History Day

Green Point Christian College hosted a performance by the Watoto Children's Choir

reen Point Christian College hosted the Watoto Children’s Choir on Thursday, June 4.

Over 800 people attended the concert which was part of the choir’s Oh What live tour. Watoto is a holistic care program initiated in response to the overwhelming number of orphaned children and vulnerable women in Uganda. It exists to raise the next generation of African leaders

by pursuing excellence in academic and practical skills. On the night, funds were raised for 15 Watoto children to be sponsored, including over $3,600 collected from a ‘Love Offering’ along with donations and merchandise sales that will go towards the restoration work of Watoto.

Forresters Beach Resort donated accommodation for the Watoto Choir team leaders and drivers and Green Point Christian College families welcomed choir members into their homes. Newsletter, 12 June 2015 Debra Walls, principal, Green Point Christian College

Year one students visit Zoo

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ear one students from Green Point Christian College took a trip to the Taronga Zoo on Friday June 5.

Doubtful weather conditions on the morning made way for a beautiful sunny trip for the children. “The year one boys and girls had a wonderful day

enjoying the vast array of creatures,” said acting head of junior school, Ms Julie Stowe. “I hear that some of the children have since

committed their career pathways to zoology,” she said. Newsletter, 11 June 2015 Deborah Walls, principal, Green Point Christian College

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Kickstart Music Challenge underway

Public thanks for disaster efforts

Anna Thompson from Wyoming

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he Kickstart Music Challenge gives young Central Coast artists the opportunity to work with a live band, be part of a live production show and compete for the ultimate prize of industry experience.

On Friday July 10, ten of the best performers from the competition will perform in front of a live band in a concert at the Don Craig Room. Laycock St Theatre. The production will also feature a guest performance from last year’s winner, Mr Joseph Arrua. The top 10 finalists for 2015 incuded: Anna Thompson from Wyoming; Dylan Pollard from Bensville; Jacqui Gruden from Wyoming; Matthew Fadul from East Gosford; Nebelie Mutukura from West Gosford; Stevie

Pounder from Springfield; and, Teaghan Thompson from Terrigal. The live show allows the artists to sing three songs, to show their versatility and ability to act like a pro, as well as giving the artist time to interact and build a connection with the audience. The prize pool includes professional promotional videos for all finalists, two 45 minute artist shows with a live band, a Kickstart album EP and EP launch. “At the end of the day, everyone is a winner and

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will walk away having learnt or experienced something they never have before,” said Kickstart co-founder, Mr James Callaghan. “This year, not only do we give away an EP recording package to the winner, we also will be recording a Kickstart finalist CD, and JC Entertainment will host a Kickstart concert series,” he said. On Saturday June 20 there will be a professional development workshop, including a question and answer session with industry professionals, chart

writing session, a mock rehearsal with the Kickstart Band and a PA Seminar covering equipment. “We want to give young artists a glimpse of the music scene at a young age. “We also see young artists getting taken advantage of due to their age. “We want to educate them on what their rights and responsibilities are to not only help them but create a healthy music scene on the Central Coast,” he said. Media release, 10 June 2015 Joshua Lucas, Dosh Public Relations

Gosford Council will provide heroes from the recent disaster with a free lunch in Kibble Park

ocal authorities, emergency services workers, council staff and volunteers will be thanked for their efforts during the recent natural disaster at the special event to be held in Kibble Park on Friday, June 19.

Gosford Council has invited individuals who worked during the disaster to enjoy a lunch courtesy of council, with a barbecue, coffee and entertainment on offer. All you’ll need to do is wear your official uniform or bring appropriate identification.

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Public blackboards installed for community messages

Glen Hambleton plans to turn other walls in the Gosford CBD into inspirational message walls

Thousands of Gosford residents wrote their inspirational messages on the walls

art of the nearly completed renovated Imperial Shopping Centre in Gosford has been transformed into a public art space where the community can write messages of hope, gratitude and love on a large blackboard.

The curator of this project, local artist, Mr Glenn Hambleton was inspired by a video he saw on TED.com called ‘Before I die’. “This video was a story of a young woman, Ms Candy Chang who lived in New Orleans and lost a very close friend with cancer,” Mr Hambleton said. “Before her friend past away, she was told to do as much as she could with her life before she died,” he said. “She then painted a boarded up old building with the message ‘before I die..’ and within one week it was full of messages. “This concept has now gone global with over 1,000 walls in many countries

around the world.” Mr Hambleton approached Gosford Council and shared the concept. “They came back very enthusiastic about doing something similar in the Gosford CBD. “The Imperial Shopping Centre management then approached me as they were very keen to spruce up the renovations of the shopping centre and felt this would be a great way of bringing some life to the centre. “With the help of some volunteers, the chosen boards were painted with black-board paint and sign written with the messages ‘I’m Thankful…I Love …’.”

Within two days, the boards were full of messages from the community. “The response has been so overwhelming with so many positive messages written in just two days that the walls had to be cleaned so more messages could be put up. “The plan is to create more boards around the Gosford CBD including in open spaces like Kibble Park. “There is no reason it can’t be done all over the Central Coast, it just needs like-minded people to get on the initiative,” he said. Media release, 9 June 2015 Glen Hambleton, artist

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Gosford Council has voted to ﬁght the original Ettalong Boarding House proposal at a hearing in the Land and Environment Court - Artist impression

Council to defend boarding house refusal Gosford Council will defend its refusal of the contentious proposed boarding house at Ettalong Beach in the NSW Land and Environment Court. The Council voted six to four last Wednesday, May 6, to cease conciliation proceedings in the court and defend its refusal of the applicant’s original proposal last year. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said the public opposition to the boarding house was too signiﬁcant to ignore even though council had managed to argue for major changes as part of the current amended proposal. “We realise that council staff have negotiated a number of major changes to the original proposal, in response to both our and the

community’s concerns, after the applicant appealed to the court about council’s refusal last year,” Cr McKinna said. “However, we also recognise that the community remains concerned about whether this boarding house proposal will ﬁt with the character of the local Ettalong area, and whether it has been designed with proper regard to social impacts. “Given the ongoing opposition from local residents across the Peninsula, Council has decided the matter should be defended rather than continue with the current conciliation proceedings,” he said. Council’s general manager Paul Anderson has been instructed to advise the Land and Environment Court that council wishes to cease the current conciliation

proceedings and list the matter for hearing. “Ultimately, it will be up to the court to determine the fate of this boarding house proposal,” Cr McKinna added. “Defending planning decisions in the court is not something councillors take lightly, especially given the potential cost to the wider Gosford community. “However, in light of the serious concerns that are still held as well as the groundswell of opposition from the local community, we believe it is important to defend our original refusal,” he said. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce welcomed Council’s decision to discontinue the current mediation process in the Land and Environment Court and reject the amended boarding house plans currently on exhibition.

“The chamber realises how difﬁcult this boarding house application has been for the council but, clearly, the community considers this application inappropriate for the location,” said Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “This is a view shared by the chamber. “Council’s decision to defend the appeal is welcome news and is in direct response to the community’s expectations. “Both the Chamber and the Ettalong Beach community looked for Council’s support and achieved it,” he said. According to Mr Wales, the changes negotiated by council during the mediation process were never going to be acceptable. “Whether 24 or 30 boarding rooms, the social impacts on the

community were always going to be considerable,” he said. Inadequate parking and trafﬁc congestion were other major concerns to the community especially adjacent to the busy Ferry Road wharf, Mr Wales said. “We all understand that the Court will ultimately make the ﬁnal decision but both the chamber and the community are relieved that the council will now defend the matter in a full court hearing.” Email, 6 May 2015 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Media release, 6 May 2015 Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Gosford Council NM.3, 6 May 2015 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Highland Dancing Titles held

he Central Coast Highland Dancing Titles were held as part of the Gosford Regional Show for the first time this year and were a huge success for local dancers and competition organisers.

The competition was a great way to add something new to the Gosford Show, to bring more people to the city, and support the future growth of Gosford. “The bagpipes were a great touch to the show and could be heard all through

the town, all we were waiting on was mayor McKinna to show us a Scottish move or two,” said Mr Douglas McFarland, chairman of the organising committee, Central Coast Highland Dancing. Some outstanding

achievements were made over the weekend with local dancers from the Veronica Law School of Highland and Scottish National Dancing and Laycock St Dance claiming victory, making sure many of the trophies successfully stayed home. Results included: Liam Golden was title winner

beginner 10 years and over; Jacinta Dall was title winner Intermediate; Melinda Warren was title winner 16-18 years; and, Felicity Warren was title winner for the 19 years and over division The Laycock St Dance trophy went to Felicity Warren and was a representation and reflection of true technique, upholding tradition and dancing with passion. “Our aim is to encourage

a positive, supportive environment for traditional and technical dance,” said Mr McFarland. “A true reflection of sportsmanship and athleticism was shown in the annual bounce-a-thon event. This event essentially measures how long the body can survive a continuous Highland Fling. Laycock St Dance’s

Natasha Golden took out the 10 years and under bounce-a-thon event with 21 steps. Students’ main focus will now shift to one of the country’s prestigious and biggest championships, ‘The Internationals’, held from July 24 to 27 at the Niagara Park Stadium. Media release, 5 May 2015 Joshua Lucas, Dosh PR

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Out&About

Much more than just rhythm at The Rhythm Hut

Water bugs revealed

Declan Kelly will be playing a Rhythm Hut winter deck session Macro invertebrates will be under the spotlight at a talk and field trip by the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre and Community Environment Network

oin the Community Environment Network on Friday, June 19 at the Marine Discovery Centre Terrigal for a presentation on water bugs.

Water bug expert, Mr John Gooderham will present fascinating tales and underwater footage of creatures living in freshwater streams. The presentation will be followed by a morning of field work including

dip netting, catching and identifying local water bugs in Ourimbah Creek on Saturday, June 20. The event will be conducted by the Community Environment Network’s Waterwatch program.

Waterwatch is a national water quality monitoring and catchment education program involving schools, community groups and landholders. The Central Coast Waterwatch program is supported by the Greater Sydney Local Land Service. “Water bugs are macro invertebrates such as water mites, mayfly nymphs, dragonfly nymphs and water boatman that are just big enough to see without microscopes,” said Ms Samantha Willis, Central Coast Waterwatch coordinator. “They prefer to live in creeks that are undisturbed and not polluted and are therefore a good indicator of a healthy waterway,” Ms Willis said. “The presence and abundance of different types of macro invertebrates can provide an indication of the health of the ecosystem,” she said. Media release, 14 June 2015 Samantha Willis, Central Coast Waterwatch

he Rhythm Hut’s Winter Deck Sessions will be held from Tuesday, July 7 until Thursday, July 9.

The sessions present three nights of outdoor acoustic music by local and Sydney professional artists, as well upcoming local artists. “Think hot soup and chai, cushions, loads of blankets, an outdoor fire with marshmallows, sipping mulled wine and sitting close to friends while listening to some amazing acoustic music,” said manager of The Rhythm Hut, Ms Lou Sawilejskij. On Tuesday, July 7 Joe Kalou, Duane Marnell and Madeleine Brookers will be playing. Then on Wednesday, July 8, Willowy, Susie Hurley and Declan Kelly will be playing. Local upcoming artists Kiersten Nyman, Woodie McLean and Jye Sharp will bring the deck sessions to a close. Entry is by donation and dinner, drinks and desserts are available for purchase Then on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11 the World Jubila Singers will be at The Rhythm Hut. They will be singing vibrant African a-cappella traditional music, gospel and some sparky gems from other cultures such as Georgia, Appalachian Mountains in the US and Timor.

A Best of Open Mic session will be held on Sunday, July 5. The best of the past three month’s open mic sessions are invited back for a special performance and recording thanks to Rascal Music. After two successful years in Sydney, Art Party is coming back to Gosford. A night of art, music,

poetry, spoken word, jamming, magic, chai and love is heading back to The Rhythm Hut. Time and cost to be confirmed so keep an eye on The Rhythm Hut website for more information. Email, 12 June 2015 Lou Sawilejskij, The Rhythm Hut

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CEN holds annual forum

Out & About

13 local artists collaborate for exhibition

he Community Environment Network (CEN) annual general meeting and annual forum will be held on Sunday, June 21.

The AGM and forum will be held in the staff common room, School of Applied Sciences at the Central Coast Campus of the University of Newcastle. The annual forum is

open to CEN members (groups and individuals) and interested members of the community. If there are any votes at the forum only official delegates (CEN member

groups and individuals) can participate. Email, 7 June 2015 Jane Smith, Community Environment Network

Brittany achieves gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Ceramic and glass pieces will be on exhibition

A collaborative exhibition by five local artists

rittany Morgan, a year 12 Green Point Christian College student will receive her gold Duke of Edinburgh Award on Wednesday, June 17.

Ms Morgan has been working towards her award since 2011.

She will receive her award at Old Parliament House in Canberra.

Newsletter, 12 June 2015 Debra Walls, principal, Green Point Christian College

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Community Forum, Democracy How Can We Do It Better, Gosford Uniting Church, from 7:30pm Google in Gosford business briefing, Central Coast Leagues Club 9:00am

Saturday, June 20

NAISDA Dance College mid-year concert, 6:30 pm

5 Lands Walk from 7:00am MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca Beach, North Avoca and Terrigal Classical Indian Music concert, Kincumber Public School, 7:00pm to 9:30pm, tickets $25 adults, $20 concessions and free for school children, sticky tickets Dip netting and identifying water bugs at Ourimbah Creek with Community Environment Network from 9:30am to 12:30pm

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Tuesday, June 23

Wednesday, June 24 NAISDA Dance College mid-year concert, 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Thursday, June 25 NAISDA Dance College mid-year concert, 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, Gosford RSL, booking sessential, $89 including dinner and show, from 7:00pm

Friday, June 26 NAISDA Dance College mid-year concert, 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm Exhibition showcasing work on potters from

Central Coast Potters Society, Regional Gallery from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Saturday, June 27 Narara Eco Village open day and talk by Tony Hester, site manager “Dynamic governance, aka sociocracy, a better way of organising communities and businesses?” 4:30pm Free drumming open night at the Rhythm Hut, from 4:00pm. Affordable Housing Seminar, Gosford Uniting Church from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday, June 28 Gosford City Farmers’ Market, Gosford Racecourse, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Avoca Beachside Market, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Avoca Beach, 9am-2pm

Tuesday, June 30 Movie Night The Rhythm Hut, 5:30pm, ‘Frozen’ $5 per person or $15 per family of four

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One of the works from the Five Ways Plus exhibition which commences at the Regional Gallery on Friday, June 26

collaboration of 13 local a r t i s t s including painters, potters and a glass artist will be showcasing pieces in the five ways exhibition.

The exhibition will run from Friday, June 26 until Sunday, July 5 at the Gosford Regional Gallery. Visitors can meet the artists at an opening event on Saturday, June 27. The exhibition will open daily. Email, 1 June 2015 Denise Allen, Five Ways Plus

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More coaching clinics and speedway meets at Somersby

Mick Holder watched by Craig Boyce instructs junior speedway riders Photo David Lamont

r Mick Holder and Mr Terry Starbuck have a plan to reinvigorate the Somersby Junior Speedway with motorcycle coaching clinics and speedway meets.

“The initiative, spawned by a number of NSW based former riders, aims to ensure that one of the country’s most fruitful speedway breeding grounds does not lose its impetus,” Mr Starbuck said. The Somersby junior track has hosted a national under-16 championship and also played a huge part in the development of star riders such as Sam Masters, Taylor Poole, Mason Campton, Richard

Sweetman and the Holder brothers James, Chris (2012 World Speedway Champion and Grand Prix rider) and Jack (now riding for Plymouth in UK Premier League). The circuit still hosts junior racing, but there has been a noticeable drop in rider numbers since some of the core families involved have moved on. “With that in mind, Mick Holder and I have started a drive to entice youngsters to get involved.

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“We are promoting the code as a cost effective way of having fun and in some instances, riding professionally,” he said. Mr Starbuck has a long history in the sport and was heavily involved with Barry Briggs and Ivan Mauger’s World Series Speedway in the 1980s. He and Mr Holder share a vision to encourage riders to step from junior dirt bikes across to junior 125cc speedway bikes when they reach nine years of age. To this end, they have enlisted the help of former world number three Mr Craig Boyce and South Australian speedway legend, Mr Shane Parker. The inaugural junior coaching clinic, held on Saturday, May 23 prior to the Junior Speedway Challenge, was a huge success, according to Mr Starbuck. “The day started with some excellent theory on safety, rules and bike preparation, followed by static instruction on riding technique. “The riders then had a walk around the track with a bike which included more instruction on riding

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technique and positioning the bike on the track. “The bikes were fired up and each rider had a few laps of one-on-one instruction putting into practice what they had been told. “Mick and Craig gave the riders feedback and further instructions and then there were a few more laps. “When the racing started after lunch, it was evident that all riders, but particularly the less experienced ones, had learned a lot and were benefiting from the coaching. “Their improved riding technique, bike control, speed and confidence were clear to see,” he said. The next junior coaching clinic is scheduled for Saturday June 27, followed by the Junior Pointscore speedway meeting. The organisers hope to attract more local junior dirt bike riders interested in learning about speedway racing and stepping up to 125cc speedway later. Media release, 10 June 2015 Terry Starbuck, Starbuck Visual Marketing

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Point Clare girls progress to second round oint Clare Public School’s senior girls’ PSSA soccer team won their first game in the knock out competition on Friday, June 5.

P Bladen Baird, Lachlan Bell and Nick Rodrigues, three of a host of Gosford reps Photo: Andrew Stark

he Gosford Kariong club has been well recognised by the Central Coast rugby league selectors throughout 2015 with nine local juniors earning a place in the various divisional sides.

Current Storm halfback Nick Rodrigues is the most recent inductee, having been selected in the Coast’s under-13 development squad. Nick’s achievement follows the club’s heavy representation in the division’s under-16 team that managed to reach the semi-finals at the NSW Country Championships

held at Muswellbrook over the Queen’s birthday long weekend. Captained by lock/ hooker Lachlan Bell, the side also featured; Tom Bateup, Eden Longford and Lachlan Smith, all of whom were vital members of last winter’s Storm under-15 team. Earlier in the season, former Gosford tyros

John Connolly (U14) and Ryan Bender (U15) also represented the Coast, while Tyson Potger (U16) was a member of the Centurions’ Matthews Cup squad. Added to this vast array of junior achievement is the selection of former Gosford Giants junior and current Terrigal first grade second rower Bladen Baird in the Central Coast’s senior

representatives squad that reached the semi-final stage of the 2015 Country Championships. Mid June club action has been highlighted by the ongoing success of the Storm under-13(2)s who have extended their recent winning streak to four, following an impressive 26 to six victory over the Colts at Kincumber. The Gosford under-15(1) s have notched their first win of the season, fighting back from an early deficit to score a gutsy 22-12 victory over Erina at Carrington St. First half tries to Toutai Aho and Noah Brown gave the Storm a 12 to 6 advantage at the break before the game was sealed via a blindside mousetrap play which resulted in Logan Campbell burrowing across the line with 10 minutes remaining. Media release, 13 June 2015 Andrew Stark, Central Coast Rugby League

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“The girls had a strong start and in the first five minutes already had a result on the board,” said team coordinator, Ms Kylie McGavin. “Throughout the game the girls maintained this strong attack, ending in an eight goals to nil result,” Ms McGavin said.

“All girls were fantastic representatives of our school and contributed to this amazing result. “Our next game will be against Gosford over the coming weeks,” she said. Newsletter, 9 June 2015 Jane Young, acting principal, Point Clare Public School

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Sponsorship and signage policy being developed policy will be prepared covering the private sponsorship of Gosford Council properties such as sporting fields and recreational facilities.

The policy will cover the position and size of signage, type of products and companies that are advertised or named, and any other related matters. In May, Council called for Expressions of Interest from

advertising, promotional and media outlets, as well as businesses and suppliers to become corporate partners for its recreational venues and programs. This call for Expressions of Interest will be delayed

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Green Point students experience harsh conditions group of year 11 Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) students from Green Point Christian College headed off to Kangaroo Valley on a canoeing trip in June.

“The great thing about this time is that it builds relationships in harsh conditions among all that are involved,” said head of secondary school, Mr Peter McLellan.

“There are no flushing toilets, showers, cabins, TVs, radios, Ipods, computers, reception, phones or any other modern conveniences,” he said. “It is a time when they are

challenged by their isolation from the world they are so immersed in.” Newsletter, 11 June 2015 Debra Walls, principal, Green Point Christian College

aratoga resident Mr Kevin Andrews, founder of Terrigal Trotters running club and race director of the Bay to Bay Running Festival, has been awarded the Order of Australia.

Mr Andrews received the award of OAM in the Queen’s Birthday honours for his contribution to Central Coast health and fitness and his involvement with the Bay to Bay Running Festival, which gives considerable financial support to Central Coast charity and local community organisations. In 1983, with a small group of running buddies, Mr Andrews founded Terrigal Trotters, which has grown to around 940 members with over 100 regularly participating in the 6:00am Saturday morning runs and walks. “Over the past 32 years, he has tirelessly driven the continued success of Terrigal Trotters, encouraging new members and, having held a number of roles, including president, on several occasions over the period,” said Mr Jeffrey Dick, Terrigal Trotters’ current treasurer. Mr Andrews has been instrumental in the foundation and continuing success of the Bay to Bay Running Festival. Since its establishment on the current course in 2004, the Bay to Bay Running Festival (organised by volunteers from Terrigal Trotters) has grown in numbers and over the years has donated in excess of $350,000 to Central Coast charities and local community organisations. “The Bay to Bay aims to donate over $50,000 each year to around 20 Central Coast charities and local community organisations with one major Central Coast donation recipient selected,” Mr Dick said. “This year, Blair’s Wish

Founder of the Terrigal Trotters and the Bay to Bay, Mr Kevin Andrews has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia

was selected as the major recipient, a very deserving local cause which helps Central Coast families by operating a loan pool to provide vital pediatric special needs equipment for Central Coast families with a physically disabled child. “Kevin Andrews himself continues as a successful athlete as a regular Trotters runner and once again this year completed the Port Macquarie Ironman, personally raising over $6,000 in the process for Kids Foundation.” Current president of Terrigal Trotters, Mr Mark Dunlop said: “The entire Terrigal Trotters community are absolutely thrilled that Kevin’s efforts in support

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of the local community over many years has been recognised with his award. “Our congratulations go out to Kevin, Beverley and the Andrews family,” he said. Five other esteemed members of the Gosford community also received Queen’s Birthday honours this year. We will be profiling their achievements in future editions of Coast Community News. Mr Warren Robert Wilson from Avoca Beach was made a Member (AM) for significant service to business and commerce through the sports entertainment industry, and to the community of Western Sydney. Dr Philip Godden of Wamberal was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to medicine and to community health. Mr Dallas Mulhall of Copacabana was also awarded an OAM for service to the community through aged care and veteran welfare organisations. Mr John Raymond Sanburg was awarded an OAM for service to community health through international humanitarian programs. Mr Alfred Taylor of West Gosford received his OAM for service to the performing arts, and to the community of Gosford. Media release, 8 June 2015 Jeff Dick, Terrigal Trotters Media release, 2 June 2015 Susan Fischer, Governor General’s Office

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Gosford Netball Association are NSW country champions

Terrigal no longer undefeated

Pat Weston OAM Netball Trophy recipients Gosford Photo Murray Wilkinson

osford Netball Association has taken home the Pat Weston OAM Country Championships Trophy after finishing as the highest ranking regional side in the Open Championship division of the 2015 Netball NSW State Championships.

Their Open Championship side finished in fourth place behind Sydney Metropolitan Associations Manly Warringah (Champions), Randwick (Runners-Up) and Ku-ring-gai (third) to claim

the Pat Weston OAM Trophy for the first time since the title was introduced in 2009. The 47th instalment of the competition was contested at Illawarra District Netball Association

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

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WED - 17 0250 - 0.33 0848 - 1.44 1427 - 0.50 2056 - 1.92 SAT - 20 0458 - 0.44 1102 - 1.36 1634 - 0.64 2257 - 1.72 TUE - 23 0018 - 1.54 0700 - 0.56 1318 - 1.34 1900 - 0.78 FRI - 26 0303 - 1.34 0924 - 0.60 1600 - 1.47 2219 - 0.74 MON - 29 0010 - 0.58 0554 - 1.34 1143 - 0.54 1819 - 1.72

THU - 18 0334 - 0.35 0934 - 1.41 1510 - 0.54 2138 - 1.87 SUN - 21 0538 - 0.49 1145 - 1.34 1718 - 0.69 2336 - 1.63 WED - 24 0106 - 1.46 0745 - 0.59 1411 - 1.37 2002 - 0.80 SAT - 27 0405 - 1.32 1012 - 0.59 1650 - 1.54 2319 - 0.67 TUE - 30 0056 - 0.49 0642 - 1.37 1226 - 0.50 1901 - 1.81

FRI - 19 0416 - 0.39 1019 - 1.39 1552 - 0.59 2217 - 1.80 MON - 22 0618 - 0.53 1230 - 1.34 1806 - 0.74 THU - 25 0202 - 1.39 0834 - 0.60 1506 - 1.41 2112 - 0.79 SUN - 28 0502 - 1.32 1059 - 0.57 1736 - 1.63 WED 0139 0729 1310 1945 -

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In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

over the Queen’s Birthday June long weekend, with 2015 Champions crowned following the conclusion of the round robin style competition. Gosford also fielded five other teams in this year’s tournament. Their Over 40 side finished third, both 17 and Under Championship and Over 35 teams also finished fourth on their respective ladders. Gosford’s Over 45 team came in fifth, while their 21 and Under Championship team finished in sixth place at the conclusion of the tournament. Media release, 8 June 2015 Victoria Bain, Netball NSW

he rugby union Match of the Day on Saturday, June 13 saw a very tight struggle between Avoca Beach and Terrigal.

Avoca Beach won the match by 17 points to 7 at Heazlett Park. Avoca Beach got away to a good start and held that lead for the remainder of the 80 minutes. The intensity of the match was there for all to see, and it resulted in defence being a feature of the game. Both teams found it difficult to make inroads. The attacks of both teams often broke down because of some unforced errors, but mainly because of the stern defence and the commitment of both teams to get the win. Avoca scored two converted tries in the first half. This took them to 14 points to nil and they maintained this lead right through to the halftime break. These two tries were scored by centre Chad Martin, who had a very good match, and their speedy winger Daniel AguirreAcevedo. Terrigal had several good performers including Lock Phil Heard who was everywhere in attack and defence and had one of his best games this season. He was well supported by winger Dan Sargeant and fullback Adam Danckert. Terrigal knew they had to start the second half well if they were to get a chance of victory in the match – and they did. Early in the second half, Terrigal were able to respond and their winger Dan Sargeant crossed for a converted try.

The conversion by Adam Danckert suddenly saw the visitors back in the picture. With the scores now 147, the match was certainly up for grabs. Despite the action on the field, with play going from one end of the field to the other, not much was happening on the scoreboard. After the Terrigal try, the only point scoring of the second half was a penalty goal to Avoca five-eight Dylan Hardaker. This made the score 17 points to 7 and this remained the scoreline at fulltime. It was a hard fought match with no quarter asked for or given. But the end result was that Terrigal had lost its undefeated record for the season and Avoca remained in third spot but with a very tight top of the table competition ladder forming. Ourimbah continued its recent good form with a most convincing win over Kariong at Ourimbah Rugby Park. Ourimbah dominated the entire match and ran out winners by 69 points to 17. The first half was a relatively even battle but the further the match went on, the stronger Ourimbah became. The halftime score was 29-12 in Ourimbah’s favour. Despite this scoreline, Kariong had played well and had crossed for two tries. But at the same time, Ourimbah were proving themselves the stronger team on the day.

The second half saw Ourimbah continue on their merry way. The home team ran in a total of 11 tries to Kariong’s three, and that was a true reflection of the flow of the match. Kariong were best served by number eight Jackson Beresford and Jake Holwill. Gosford maintained its unbeaten record in the 2015 season with a big win over Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval. Gosford ran in 10 tries to four to defeat the home side by 64 points to 22. Warnervale did score first in the match but that is where the lead ended for them. Gosford were quick to respond and they scored consistently for the remainder of the first half and the match. They had jumped to a 19-7 lead approaching halftime, and then increased that lead to 31-7 in the early parts of the second half. The win had been secured but Warnervale never stopped trying. They played quite well during the mid-period of the second half, but once again Gosford gained the ascendancy late in the match to record the win. Gosford had several good players. Three players, Mitch Starkey, Hugo Pike and Josh Reid, were all able to cross for three tries apiece. Especially notable were the two brilliant runs by winger Mitch Starkey which resulted in tries from well inside his own half. Media release, 14 June 2015 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Roosters clash with Titans at Central Coast Stadium entral Coast Stadium is set to host the upcoming NRL clash between the Sydney Roosters and the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday, June 28.

The Round 16 clash, a home game for the Roosters, is being brought to Central Coast Stadium as part of the club’s new affiliation with the area. For the next five years, the Roosters will be bringing a regular season home game to Central Coast Stadium commencing with the June 28 clash against the Titans. The Roosters will also play a trial game at Central Coast Stadium against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles for the next four years. Sydney Roosters ambassador and former club captain, Anthony Minichiello said the regular games at Central Coast

Gosford mayor, Lawrie McKinna (left), Gosford Council CEO Paul Anderson (right) with representatives of the Roosters NRL Club

Stadium were part of the club’s wider strategy for its affiliation with the region. “We’ve been working closely with the Central Coast community since the announcement of the affiliation late last year and have so far engaged with

more than 4,000 primary school children through our award-winning Roosters Against Racism Program as well as NRL wellbeing programs. On top of this, the Roosters have delivered coaching clinics at junior

rugby league clubs, The Entrance Tigers and Woy Woy Roosters. “With a number of community initiatives scheduled throughout the remainder of 2015 and over the coming years, our affiliation and presence on

the Central Coast is sure to only get stronger,” he said. In addition to the on-field partnerships the club have created throughout the region, it is also throwing its support behind local business as part of its Central Coast Starting 17

business and community partnerships. “Knowing that local businesses are powering our affiliation enables us to become more involved with the community,” said Minichiello. Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna praised the club for its commitment to the area. “Aside from bringing what will be a great game to Central Coast Stadium, the Sydney Roosters are really involving themselves in the Central Coast region through the many partnerships they have established. “This support of local business is further proof of that. “We couldn’t be more pleased to have their involvement in the community,” said Cr McKinna. Media release, 10 June 2015 Gosford Council media

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