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Government rejects call for Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Landfill and that the EPA is being investigated by ICAC, but it’s vital that all questions are answered about how this terrible situation was allowed to happen in the first place and continue for so long,” Ms Tesch said. “While an ICAC investigation will hopefully unearth corrupt behaviour, it won’t advise recommendations on process or policy changes that need to occur to ensure this doesn’t happen again on the Coast, or anywhere else in NSW. “The NSW Liberal Government should not be taking the easy way out and rejecting community calls for a Commission of Inquiry. “They need to come to the table and support our locals in making this Commission of Inquiry happen. “This decision comes just days after anti-illegal dumping activists were recognised with an environmental award for their work defending the Central Coast water catchment and Mangrove Mountain landscape.”

he NSW Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage, Ms Penny Sharpe, has committed to holding a Commission of Inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain Landfill if a Labor Government was elected in NSW at the next State Election. Ms Sharpe’s commitment follows a rejection by the NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, of a formal request from Mountain Districts Association (MDA) for the current NSW Government to hold a Commission of Inquiry. MDA Spokesperson, Dr Stephen Goodwin, said despite specifically requesting a personal response from the Premier, the association’s request has again been referred to another Minister, and the letter rejecting the request came from Mr Jonathan O’Dea, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Treasurer. Dr Goodwin said the NSW Government had again chosen to ignore the MDA’s request for a Commission of Inquiry to examine the statutory failings of the EPA and Central Coast Council in relation to the Mangrove Mountain Landfill. Instead, Mr O’Dea’s letter focused on claims by the EPA that a technical landfill expert had found “no evidence the landfill was having any

One of the many photos of the existing landfill documented by Mountain Districts Association (MDA)

negative impact on ground or surface water quality”. According to MDA, no water quality testing had been done by the expert, the EPA had relied on data from the landfill operator, and its conclusions were “wrong”. Shadow Minister, Ms Sharpe, said she believed the issue was “black and white”, and that

a Commission of Inquiry was the best way to examine why the former Gosford Council had applied to the Land and Environment Court to shut the landfill down and have the site remediated, but then accepted Orders to allow the operator to dump a further 1.3 million cubic metres of waste at the top of Central Coast’s water

catchment area. “I have always supported a Commission of Inquiry on this issue,” Ms Sharpe said. “The Government continues to cherry pick evidence and not go to the heart of the issue,” she said. Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, said the decision by the State Government not

to conduct a Commission of Inquiry had left the community demanding action. Ms Tesch said the Government can’t just walk away from this issue and there needs to be more oversight and investigation. “I’m pleased that Central Coast Council has established an advisory committee,

Source: Letter, Oct 13 Johnathan O’Dea, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier and Treasurer Interview, Oct 30 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association Interview, Oct 30 Penny Sharpe, Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage Media release, Nov 1 Richard Mehrtens, office of Liesl Tesch Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The man at the helm of a ferry that ran aground in the Ettalong Channel is being investigated by NSW Roads and Maritime Services, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. Ms Tesch has labelled the NSW Government’s pursuit of the captain of the ferry that ran aground on a sandbar in the silted up Ettalong Channel a “cowardly act”. The Palm Beach to Ettalong ferry was grounded in July and continues to be regularly diverted due to tidal patterns in the mouth of Brisbane Water, according to Ms Tesch. “This incident occurred only two weeks after the ﬁrst round of emergency dredging was undertaken at the site,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Tesch said she was appalled at the attitude of the NSW Government. “If the NSW Government and RMS try to peg this failing on the driver when it’s likely to be due to the failure of the inadequate dredging, then that is a low act,” Ms Tesch said. “At every step of the way, this Liberal Government has shirked its responsibility to the community to create safe and navigable waterways,” she said. “I expect that the skipper will be exonerated at the end of this, and I hope that this investigation doesn’t leave a red mark on his record.” Ms Tesch said she wrote to the Minister for Planning, Mr Paul Toole, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, in August to raise her concerns about the inadequate response from the Liberal Government. “It is unacceptable for the NSW Government to provide just $150,000 in funding, which was clearly not enough to do an appropriate job, and then walk away,” she said. “The NSW Government needs to urgently invest in a long term solution to this problem. “If the government is willing to put $10 million over four years to fund dredging on the North Coast,

then they can’t keep saying it’s a local government issue only. “We have a new Council and the NSW Liberal Government needs to come back to the table and negotiate in good faith to get this issue sorted.” Ms Tesch thanked Fantasea Cruises and their staff for their flexibility during this disruptive time, and commended them for keeping commuters and tourists on the move despite recent regular diversions to Patonga. The current situation has created an atmosphere of uncertainty in the local area with businesses, commuters and tourists fearing for the future of the waterway, she said. “If suitable dredging is not carried out immediately, incidents like this will become commonplace.” Ms Tesch said Mr MacDonald had to do more than make piecemeal offerings to the Coast and to step up and fight for our community in Government. “The Government cannot ignore the adverse effect this issue is having on the day-today lives, and livelihoods, of ferry operators, commuters, tourists and commercial fisherman who rely on this crucial waterway,” Ms Tesch said. “If Scot MacDonald is serious about being the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, then he actually needs to knock on those doors next to his in Macquarie St and get the funding the Coast needs. “If the channel remains in its current state, there is a very serious risk of harm to recreational and commercial vessels as well as the potential for irrevocable damage to the confidence of local operators. “We need to work to promote our strong tourism industry and ensure there are no barriers to businesses that rely on the channel to operate.” The NSW Government announced an additional $160,000 in emergency dredging the day after Ms Tesch’s statements. SOURCE: Media release, 21 Sep 2017 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Liesl Tesch MP

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Ettalong Channel dredging resumed on September 25 Photo: Julian Bowker

A Palm Beach ferry skipper “is being criminally investigated” for coming into contact with a sandbank in the Ettalong Channel, according to ferry operator Fantasea Cruising. “On July 27, our vessel attempted to enter the channel on its way to Wagstaffe for the ﬁrst collection of the day,” Fantasea Palm Beach acting chief Ms Wendy Harch has stated in a letter to local residents on September 13. “The vessel, while attempting to enter the channel, came into contact with the sand bank.” The service wax diverted to Patonga for the remainder of that day. “Fantasea Cruising Palm Beach is not prepared to expose its ferry skippers to criminal prosecution for an event that occurred because the channel is not being properly maintained,” Ms Harch said. She said that during the 13 years Fantasea had been operating the ferry service between Palm Beach and Ettalong and Wagstaffe

the channel area from Little Box Head to the Ettalong terminal had gradually been silting up. “This has resulted, on occasion, in ferries having to be diverted to Patonga when the ferry is unable to safely navigate the market channel,” she said. “Whilst we take every precaution to ensure that there is communication with the public when there is a need to change the ferry stops, we are very aware of the inconvenience and additional travel time that this causes to residents. “Fantasea… is very committed to providing local residents with a safe and reliable ferry service. “However, it is the NSW Government’s obligation and duty to maintain the marked channel so that it is safe for vessels to navigate. “It is with the safety of our passengers in mind that the decision to divert the ferry is made. “We have also communicated with the NSW Government regarding the state of the channel

on previous occasions and the channel has also been the subject of some local media attention. “We are aware that the NSW Government has undertaken some interim dredging on the channel this year however this issue has not been resolved. “Attempts to operate the ferry service are continually becoming frustrated by the additional sand in the channel,” she said. The letter from Ms Harch called on residents to contact their local MP and the media in support of urgent dredging of the channel. She said the ferry operator had requested the NSW Government conduct further urgent dredging of the marked channel to ensure it was safe for the ferry to use. “We have advised that until the dredging takes place we will continue to divert the ferry stop to Patonga in all situations where it appears that the ferry may be unable to enter the channel,” Ms Harch said. SOURCE: Letter, 13 Sep 2017 Wendy Harch, Fantasea Cruising

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NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, confirmed the Government Architect was commissioned to develop an implementation framework for the Gosford revitalisation. “The work of the Government Architect, with the support of Central Coast Coordinator General, Ms Lee Shearer, will be a major milestone in the renewal and redevelopment of the Gosford CBD and waterfront,” Mr Roberts said. “The NSW Government has already demonstrated its commitment to the area through investment in the Gosford Hospital re-development and the new office building under construction in Mann St,” he said. “This work aims to implement existing plans to create a dynamic, vibrant and lively Gosford centre that links seamlessly to a revamped waterfront that will be a wonderful place for both locals and visitors to enjoy.” The Government Architect will appoint a multi-disciplinary design team and, after a period of consultation and workshops with key stakeholders, the team will present a final report to Ms Shearer in the new year. “The Central Coast is a beautiful area with enormous potential and our commitment

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is to transform Gosford into the dynamic hub the region deserves,” Mr Roberts said. Mr MacDonald added: “It is fantastic to finally see progress on implementing a cohesive plan to re-develop Gosford’s city centre.” “We now have a collaborative and coordinated framework to deliver major projects such as this. “All the ground work has been laid and it is now time for action.” Ms Shearer said the revitalisation would start at Etna St and go south to the waterfront. “The Government Architect is due to present a final report detailing the work needed to deliver a revived Gosford CBD and waterfront for Ministerial consideration by mid-2018,” Ms Shearer said. President of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance (GWA), Mr Kevin Armstrong, said GWA

had been surprised by the NSW Government announcement “coming, as it did, within days of the election of our new Central Coast Council. “GWA finds it unusual that the Government Architect would be engaged to develop an implementation framework,” Mr Armstrong said. “We note the Minister said the Government Architect’s work would aim to ‘implement existing plans to create a dynamic, vibrant and lively Gosford centre’ but which existing plans?” he said. “The only formal existing plan GWA is aware of is the Gosford City Master Plan, Our City Our Destiny, which was totally ignored by the current Government when it used a 24-hour State Environment Planning Policy to rezone waterfront land and then sold it off for office development. “Ignoring the Our City Our Destiny Master Plan broke a long-standing commitment to

our Central Coast Community for an iconic Performing Arts Centre on the former school site on Gosford waterfront. “GWA welcomes the promise of a period of consultation and workshops before the team presents a report to Ms Shearer. “Given this timeline, one can only assume the consultation and workshops will commence within the next few days, but we have heard nothing,” Mr Armstrong said. According to Ms Shearer: “We are building on the extensive consultation with key stakeholders and the community that occurred from 2010 for the Central Coast Regional Plan. “We are now at the next implementation stage to bring the plan to life for a revitalised Gosford CBD,” she said. “The five precincts are already planned and in place: the Hospital Precinct; the

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Railway Precinct; the City Core; the Arts and Entertainment Precinct; and the Waterfront. “We are consulting with the various stakeholders on a Delivery Coordination and Monitoring Committee, comprising representatives from the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Central Coast Council, Transport NSW, Property NSW and the Office of Environment and Heritage. “This committee meets monthly for a progress report on where the various implementation programs are at and to formulate next steps to keep the wheels in motion on the delivery of the Central Coast Regional Plan,” she said. Ms Shearer said the status of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation’s authority in relation to the Gosford CBD and waterfront was still being considered. Likewise, she said she would release more information on whether any areas or precincts

were State Significant Sites. Ms Shearer said the fact that the waterfront from the railway line to Point Frederick was Crown Land for public recreation was still being considered along with the future of Dane Drive. As for the role of the newlyelected Central Coast Council, Ms Shearer said: “The Central Coast Council is one of the key stakeholders that are regularly consulted with as part of the Delivery Coordination and Monitoring Committee.” Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, said she was confident the Government Architect would include previous extensive community consultations in any new framework. “Gosford doesn’t have time to go back to scratch and come up with yet another plan we can sit on for a year or two,” Ms Tesch said. “We have already been on hold for 18 months because of the Council amalgamation,” she said. “I expect key stakeholders will have input before the new framework goes to Ms Shearer in the new year,” she said. She said she believed that framework would stay true to the concept of precincts that came out of the previous community consultation and Our City Our Destiny process. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Norm Lipson, office of Anthony Roberts Media statement, Oct 3 Kevin Armstrong, Gosford Waterfront Alliance Interview, Oct 4 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Media statement, Oct 4 Lee Shearer, Central Coast Coordinator General Jackie Pearson, journalist

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he revitalisation of Gosford’s CBD and waterfront will be guided by the NSW Government Architect to deliver improved infrastructure and fasttrack housing supply as part of the Central Coast Regional Plan.

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arker Ryan Stewart, the project management company behind the $40 million Lakeside G a r d e n s development at Toukley, announced that an appeal has been upheld in the NSW Land and Environment Court for the 11-storey mixed use development to proceed.

“Working on behalf of Rustrum Pty Ltd, development consent was granted for 109 units and ground floor commercial tenancies, all with basement car parking,” a Barker Ryan Stewart spokesperson said. The site at 214 to 226 Main Rd, will be extensively landscaped. The estimated construction cost of the development is $39 million and up to 355 equivalent full-time jobs would be created during construction, as well as flow on employment, according to the project manager. The site was identified as an “iconic key site” by Central Coast Council. “A main objective for this key site was to provide for a building of high architectural quality, displaying design excellence and innovative green building solutions in an iconic form.” A design competition

An artist’s impression of Lakeside Gardens (inset) South th perspective ti off LLakeside k id G Garden d and Environment Court the design. was held for the site, with to the south. the winning design being “The design starting “Rustrum negotiated a appeal and provided awarded to Suters DWP, land swap with Central expert witness and town point was enhancement Newcastle. Coast Council which will planning services,” the of the public domain. The 5,300 square mean improvements to spokesperson said. “The large building is According to a reflection of Councils’ metre site is between Toukley Gardens Park Statement of intentions under its iconic Toukley CBD and The and will achieve extensive the Effects site, key site programs Beachcomber Hotel on views of Budgewoi Lake,” Environmental submitted to Council in to Main Rd, Toukley, and the spokesperson said. encourage local has an extensive frontage “The Park will also be support of the original economic development.” to Budgewoi Lake. expanded through to DA: “The building has The proposed The architects have Rowland Terrace which been designed in direct development was the taken full advantage of will allow pedestrian and response to the nature first of seven Toukley key of the site and Councils the northerly aspect and cycle access from Main sites to reach DA stage. Rd through to Osbourne controls for iconic/key the Lake views. “Whilst the proposal site development. The units on the upper Park on Budgewoi Lake. represents a large “Design excellence in departure from existing “Barker Ryan Stewart floors will also enjoy with the accordance with Councils development in Toukley, views out to sea and to assisted The Entrance and beyond coordination of the Land controls has underpinned it is a benchmark for

the future built form and character of the locality.” Rustrum has been working towards its vision for the site since 2002, according to the SEE. The land had a prior history as a residential and tourist development but structures on the land were progressively removed as lots were acquired. In 2009, Rustrum received approval under Part 3A of the EPA Act 1979 for a 53 unit seniors’ living development. “This approval was legally commenced by demolition of a dwelling on part of the site and stood until the land swap rendered the approval invalid. “In 2011 Council independently included the Rustrum site in its Key Site program. “The requirements for the Rustrum site, under this program, included the land swap. Since the introduction of the key sites program, Rustrum has had the land swap subdivision DA approved, prepared a Buy and Sell agreement with Council, prepared and lodged a Planning Proposal, prepared a Voluntary Planning Agreement, prepared a site specific master plan and site specific DCP and finally prepared a development application.

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Committee calls for marketing for the Peninsula The Peninsula Tourism Committee has called on the Central Coast’s new tourism marketing and industry services agency, Affinity, to organise packages and campaigns that will specifically support tourism on the Peninsula The committee is a sub-group of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and includes Mr Larry Altavilla from the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort, Mr Bill Jackson from the Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, Ms Sue Fowler from Woy Woy Deep Water Plaza and Mr Justin Sheppard from the Ocean Beach Tourist Resort. Committee chair Mr Altavilla said he had not had any direct contact from Affinity since their appointment in June but he was looking forward to their first Tourism Industry Update due on October 24. Affinity Partnership, a consortium of three organisations, was awarded a two-year contract by Central Coast Council with an annual budget of $800,000 and an official start date of July 1. The new group replaces Central Coast Tourism, which had been responsible for promoting the region, jointly funded by the former Gosford and Wyong Councils, for over 20 years. “We want to see that money being spent on promotion and that, in turn, will deliver more people to stay in our resorts and visit our area,” Mr Altavilla said. Mr Altavilla said he used a mixture of online promotion, referrals and direct marketing to existing clients to ensure a low vacancy rate at his own venue. “The Affinity promotions have to be along the same lines as what we do but with other mediums including television and radio advertising,” he said. He said he did not believe region-wide promotions of the Central Coast would help the businesses on the Peninsula who depended on strong spending from holiday makers and day trippers

throughout the year. “I think the marketing will need to be segmented by micro locations to get the full effect,” he said. “They are engaged to represent the Central Coast but their efforts will be fragmented if not focused on geographical areas by doing packages and campaigns around those areas.” One segment of Affinity’s first Tourism Industry Update will be the announcement of a new industry services program. Mr Altavilla said, if Affinity wished to get support for the program from the Ettalong resort, it would need to “basically establish and identify the market and how they will deliver results and that would mean delivering an audience and get people coming to our business and our venue,” he said. “It was very hard to measure results when Central Coast Tourism was on board because it was all about justifying each of their positions. “Our core business is midweek over 50s packages and day trippers who mainly come from Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. “New promotions to Sydney’s Northern Beaches would be a good idea so they can get on the ferry and come directly to our area but I don’t think there is any need to do marketing further afield,” he said. Mr Altavilla said he would be prepared to give Affinity time to settle in to the role before expecting measurable results from any of its strategies or campaigns. “Any new organisation coming in to a new role needs at least 12 months before it could produce results or even produce a strategy to have ready to put in place. “The first thing it needs to do is consider who is going to want to come and stay,” he said. SOURCE: Media release, 11 Oct 2017 Russell Mills, Affinity Partnership Interview, 11 Oct 2017 Larry Altavilla, Peninsula Tourism Committee Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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undreds of c o n c e r n e d residents packed out the Davistown Progress Hall on October 11, when a public meeting was held to discuss the sale of Tidal Shoals.

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Grant to continue waterway cleaning The Clean4Shore program has received a $250,000 grant to continue cleaning local waterways. This program, which aims to protect, enhance, rehabilitate or restore ecosystems and natural habitats, control or eradicate weeds and invasive species and conserve biological diversity, has been successful in helping maintain the overall health of local waterways, including lagoons, Brisbane Water and the Lower Hawkesbury River, according to Central Coast mayor Cr Jane Smith. Cr Smith said the Council was pleased with the announcement of the grant by Federal Member

for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, and welcomed the opportunity to continue its working relationship with Clean4Shore for the next three years. “Our environment is a unique and delicate biological infrastructure requiring ongoing care and maintenance to ensure it long term health and prosperity,” Clr Smith said. “This program, with its focus on involving the community, including school students and local volunteers, not only helps deliver cleaner waterways but also provides ongoing education and training for locals invested in preserving our wonderful natural environment.”

In addition to the program’s focus on preserving the coastal waterways habitats, Clean4Shore actively promoted and recognised the role of indigenous people in conserving biological diversity, promoted and encouraged ecologically sustainable practices and facilitated adaptation to climate change, she said. “Central Coast Council is committed to delivering a vibrant and sustainable community for all its residents and this funding announcement for the Clean4Shore program supports this vision,” Cr Smith said. SOURCE: Media release, 6 Oct 2017 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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Tidal Shoals is19.2 hectares of Davistown-Saratoga wetlands, with an estimated development value of $124 million, slated for auction on October 24 in Sydney. During the meeting, the community discussed the environmental implications, the potential population and infrastructure impacts of the sale and development of the wetlands, and the community’s vision for the future of the land. Meeting convenor, Ms JoAnne Lloyd, said the purpose of the meeting was to bring the sale of Tidal Shoals to the community’s attention, and to enshrine the current zoning of the wetlands so that they might never come under the risk of development. “I want to make it clear that we have no objection whatsoever to the land owner selling his land,” Ms Lloyd said. “What the community is concerned about, and the point of the meeting, are one and the same, the preservation of the wetlands,” she continued. As Ms Lloyd noted, the matter is complicated by the land’s ambiguous zoning. Currently the wetlands are listed under a Deferred Matter zoning by Central Coast Council. A Deferred Matter zoning is normally applied to sites earmarked for Council’s Coastal Open Space System, but also stipulates that rules applied to the land under the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) still apply until a new environmental zone is established.

Standing room only during the community meeting at Davistown Hall to discuss the future of the wetlands

This zoning should mean the wetlands retain their former 7a zoning of Environmental Conservation Land, which protects them from major development, residential or commercial, but some real estate agents believe that the land could be zoned as R2 Low Density Residential. It is understood that some of the land is already zoned for residential development. Ms Lloyd said the community was “very concerned” about the way Tidal Shoals had been advertised and marketed, and said that there was little to no community consultation regarding the sale, which prompted the meeting. “We know that the wetlands contain the endangered Golden Green Bell Frogs as well as a population of Bush Stone Curlews, and a number of other flora, fauna and ecosystems that these important saltmarshes support,” Ms Lloyd said. “Environmentally, if this was

not reason enough for the land to remain protected under 7a zoning, there is also the matter of flooding and water flow and management in Davistown and the Brisbane Water that would need to be studied if the land was filled in and developed,” Ms Lloyd said. During the meeting, members of the community also raised concerns regarding the impact that potential development would have on Davistown’s infrastructure. “There is one access road in and out of Davistown, the area is known to flood on occasion and our basic infrastructure just couldn’t cope with a development to the scale of the land on offer,” Ms Lloyd said. Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, and the land owner, Mr Tony Altavilla, both attended the meeting. “Clr Smith told us that while she personally supported the idea of the land being preserved, we can’t rely on

Council to just wave a wand and purchase the land. “Mr Altavilla also spoke at the meeting, but we could not get him to postpone the auction. “Ideally, we would love to see the auction postponed so that the community, Council and Mr Altavilla could work together to come to an agreement that everyone is happy with, but Mr Altavilla made it clear that this would not be happening,” Ms Lloyd said. Following the meeting, a new committee was formed to liaise with all three levels of government and the community. The new committee has since started a petition to preserve the 7a zoning which has already received more than 700 signatures. “We will present this petition to our local politicians and to Council. “Our goal now is engaging with all three levels of

government to secure the funds needed to keep the land in public hands and away from overseas developers. “Again, I want to stress that the community have no objection to the land being sold. “What we’re trying to do is to ensure that these lands remain environmentally protected and sensitive, regardless of whether they’re sold or not sold. “We would love to see Council or the state buy the land and put it back in public hands. “Gosford Council understood the environmental significance of these wetlands and we hope that local, state or federal government will come through and see these lands rezoned and protected,” Ms Lloyd said. The new committee is now compiling evidence as to why the site should remain a protected zone in the lead up to the sale. “As a community, we need to ensure that those wetlands and zonings are protected, if not heightened,” Ms Lloyd concluded. The controversial sale is being handled by One Agency Platinum. “Quietly nestled amongst the cycle ways, boardwalks and mangroves, this curated collective of unique land spans across eight separate titles alongside the magical Davistown foreshore community,” the One Agency listing read. “On offer, is close to 47.5 acres, or almost 200,000 square metres of undeveloped land, exclusively featuring over 400 metres of picturesque waterfront reserve. “These aggregated sites offer an uncompromising, quality lifestyle for the boating and waterways enthusiast, and with endless potential development opportunities. “What makes this opportunity

so unique is how the offering has been positioned. “Currently in Davistown, undeveloped land is priced at a blended average of $650 per square metre. “There are currently no sites on the market, nor will there ever be anything of this magnitude offered again. “With a bidding guide and an estimate set at $10 million, this presents exceptional value for money, affording the opportunity for an astute investor or syndicate to secure a scenic investment. “In today’s marketplace, the land holding’s face value is in excess of $124 million, and with an annual capital growth rate of 8.09 per cent, it doesn’t take a genius to comprehend the net yield potential”, the sales listing said. “Individual lot allocations are either currently zoned R2 or 7a for deferred matters. “A development precedent in Davistown was set in 1992 by Living Choice which built the Alloura Waters Retirement Village, which houses approximately 300 residents across 200 apartments and villas, which lies adjacent to Tidal Shoals’ primary site along the same coastal stretch. “The time has come, and with it lies the chance to purchase an almost 10 per cent landholding within a vibrant community with a relaxed neighbourly appeal just north of Sydney,” the listing read. The six parcels of land are located in Lillipilli St, Pine Ave, Kincumber Cres and Malinya Rd, and contain endangered estuarine saltmarsh. Source: Website, Oct 16 CommercialRealestate.com.au/ Tidal Shoals Davistown NSW Interview, Oct 18 Jo-Anne Lloyd, Davistown Dilon Luke, journalist

Protest rally planned for coal mine assessment hearing he community is gearing up, for the third time, to give evidence to the NSW P l a n n i n g A s s e s s m e n t Commission (PAC) that the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine will have an unacceptable impact on human health and the Central Coast’s major water catchment supply district.

The Dooralong and Yarramalong Valleys, under which the mine is proposed to operate, are the major drinking water resource for the entire Central Coast. Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) executive member, Mr Mike Campbell, said: “It really is a no-brainer, coal mining and water resources don’t mix. “In NSW alone, more than 37 river and stream systems have been so badly compromised from long wall coal mining that they either no longer exist, or the water is so badly polluted that it is no longer potable,” Mr Campbell said. “The protection of our vital water resources is paramount, yet the NSW Government has for too long put the interests of the coal mining industry before the needs of all communities to have

Mr Alan Hayes (right) from the Australian Coal Alliance says Gladys Berejiklian should honour the promise of former Premier, Barry O’Farrell access to an unpolluted and guaranteed drinking water supply from catchment areas. “The community wants nothing more than the Liberal Government to honour its ironclad promise, made both in public and in writing, as Liberal Party Policy, to legislate not to allow mining in the Wyong water catchment valleys. “The community is both resilient and steadfast in its ﬁght to protect the drinking water and community health from the draconian and unacceptably destructive impacts of a longwall

coal mine in the middle of our community. “If Wallarah 2 believes that they will wear us down, they are mistaken. “We will not go away.” The PAC Hearing will be held from 9:00am on Friday, November 3, at the Wyong Golf Club. The Australian Coal Alliance will be holding a protest rally, commencing at 8:00am, in front of the golf club. “The community is invited to attend and voice their concern and let the PAC know that water and heath is sacrosanct,” Mr Campbell said. “This will be the third

time, under the miner’s current Development Application, that the community will have appeared before the PAC,” said Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) spokesperson, Mr Alan Hayes. “On the previous two occasions the PAC found that the proponent had not sufﬁciently dealt with various matters, in particular being able to protect the water and provide a supplementary town water supply in all climatic conditions,” Mr Hayes said. “The Department of Planning and

Infrastructure (DPI) has conceded, albeit tacitly, that there will be a loss of water from the catchment, which would impact on the urban water supply,” he said. “The Liberal Government and its planning department continue to show an unwavering bias toward the coal industry, trying to convince the community that putting water resources at risk of being lost is still in their best interests. “Objectivity, which is a criteria of the mining assessment process, is pushed aside for a

subjective approach that continually favours the mine proponent. “This has been the ongoing problem that the community campaign opposing the Wallarah 2 coal project has had to tolerate. “Don’t let the truth and evidence get in the way of a good story. “The DPI has again recommended to the PAC that the mine could be approved and claims that it is in the public interest. “This is despite overwhelming public opposition to the project and that, at the previous two PAC hearings, it was accepted that the mining company’s economic claims did not stack up and the mining company had not been able to guarantee it could meet the water criteria,” Mr Hayes said. Mr Rod Campbell, director of leading economic think tank, the Australia Institute, said to the PAC in April, that “if the mining company’s claims were to be accepted, it would be the cheapest mine to build and operate in the world, a claim that is not tenable.”

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Woy Woy Sporties plan resubmitted

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A proposal to redevelop the Woy Woy Sporties bowling club on the corner of Brickwharf Road and North Burge Road has been amended and resubmitted to Central Coast Council. The amended application, submitted by Woy Woy Holdings Pty Ltd, owners of the club, has already stimulated opposition from the club’s residential neighbours who intend to mount a concerted campaign to stop it from going ahead. Brick Wharf Rd resident Mr Ross Cochrane said he had already written to all 15 councillors to voice his concerns about the development. The latest proposal has reduced the number of seniors’ housing units from 87 to 63, spread over four storeys instead of ﬁve. Mr Cochrane said he, and his neighbours, believed the proposal was “exactly the same but one level less so barely any difference”. “There are so many questions about the new application,” Mr Cochrane said. “The proposal released a couple of months ago showed the land as zoned RE2 but in the letter we received from Council on Monday, October 23, it has been rezoned R2 so I have asked for clariﬁcation of how that can happen,” he said. According to documents submitted in support of the proposal, the site is zoned RE2 Private Recreation and R2 Low Density Residential. ‘It has also been my understanding that the front diagonal half of the bowling greens has always been Councilowned land leased to the club until 2027 but the developer has now put in an application that shows residential units on that land so how could it have been sold if it was community land? “I am not opposed to development but not four storeys and at least keep one bowling green for the community. “We have so few community facilities left, I would hate to see another public facility gone

An artist's impression of the residential ﬂat buildings

because it won’t be rebuilt. “The club was originally built on community land but then it got into ﬁnancial trouble and the current owner purchased it for little more than land value,” he said. The latest proposal was submitted to Council on October 16 and given a value of just over $30.3 million, down from $37.2 million. The redeveloped site would include seniors’ housing independent living units, a new Woy Woy Sporties Club, retail tenancies and a basement car

park with 136 spaces. The site would include two residential flat buildings and one mixed-use building with shared basement carparking and a basement bowling green. The gross floor area of the existing building is 1235 square metres and the gross floor area of the proposed new building would be 9905 square metres, according to the application to Council. A report lodged on behalf of the developer in support of their plans said: “The proposal is an opportunity to invest in and

upgrade the existing site and will complement recent growth and development in Woy Woy. “The development responds to population growth and the need for additional, high quality accommodation for seniors in proximity to the town centre of Woy Woy,” the report said. “The proposal is compatible with recent inﬁll development and the desired future character of the area.” The developer has also argued their proposal would stimulate the local economy, complement

nearby commercial developments and provide employment opportunities during and after construction. The owner proposes to retain the Sporties Club as part of the new development, arguing that it has been trading at a loss. “The proposed redevelopment will therefore enable retention of the club within a new building and ensure its long term financial viability through the co-location of compatible seniors housing and cafe tenancies,” the report supporting the proposal said. “The proposed Woy Woy Sporties will be orientated to the north east with views towards Brisbane Water and the Lions Park. “The proposal will include a bistro, auditorium, entertaining areas, deck and ‘all-weather’ bowling green. “The club will be accessed from North Burge Rd and will have facilities to accommodate 350 people. “The proposal is setback from the waterfront and will not cause substantive view loss or privacy issues for nearby residential developments.” The proposal includes five retail tenancies and associated bathrooms which, according to the developer, were approved by Gosford Council in December 2014. According to the report submitted in support of the development, the maximum building height will be 14.3 metres and the Council has not adopted a maximum building height for the site. However, some of the land is located in a zone that has a maximum building height of 8.5 metres. The developer held a Pre-DA meeting with Council officers prior to submitting their local application but the minutes from that meeting have not been made available to the public. SOURCES: Interview, 25 Oct 2017 Ross Cochrane, Woy Woy Gosford DA Tracker website, 25 Oct 2017 DA53119/2017 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Mountain Districts Association wins the major Nature Conservation Council Award

N a t u r e Conservation Council Award for the most outstanding environment group has been won by the Mountain Districts Association (MDA). The Group Award is given annually to a Member Group of the Nature Conservation Council (NCC) that has demonstrated outstanding commitment and success in the conservation of the environment in NSW. In presenting the award, NSW Shadow Minister for the Environment, Ms Penny Sharpe, said the MDA had been campaigning for more than two years to have the massive landfill at Central Mangrove closed and remediated. This campaign, in part, led to the dramatic Four Corners exposé of the waste industry aired on the ABC in early August. The Four Corners crew spent weeks interviewing members

Aerial view of leachate pond at Mangrove Mountain landfill

of the MDA who were researching the issue, and had film crews and helicopters on the Mountain in the lead up to the story. The landfill site, which was originally approved to take 80,000 cubic metres

of excavated material, now contains an unapproved mountain of 800,000 cubic metres of waste, and Land and Environment Court approval for a further 1.3 million cubic metres, sitting in a watercourse that is part of the

water supply for the Central Coast community of more than 300,000 people. A Freedom of Information search by the MDA found that, while the former Gosford Council had allowed the operator of the landfill to

exceed the original 80,000 cubic metres by 10 times, it had, itself, contributed to the non-compliance by transferring more than 120,000 cubic metres from its Woy Woy and Kincumber waste management facilities

to the Central Mangrove site. In August, the MDA presented a submission to the Berejiklian State Government requesting a Commission of Inquiry into the waste facility. This submission presented documentary evidence of the statutory failures of both the Environment Protection Authority and the former Gosford Council’s management in the regulation of this landfill. Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, said she congratulated the local group, and paid tribute to their hard work. “Our community know what they want to see happen, and they go for it,” Ms Tesch said. “We have some great fighters here on the Coast that stand up every day to protect our local environment.” she said. Source: Media release, Oct 31 John Edye, Mountain Districts Association Media release, Oct 31 Richard Mehrtens, office of Liesl Tesch

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Davistown Wetlands protection group to meet with all tiers of Government

ave Davo, the c o m m u n i t y group that has formed to protect the Davistown Wetlands from development, has been invited to meet with the Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy

Wicks, State Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith. Save Davo spokesperson, Ms Jo-anne Lloyd, said Ms Wicks appeared to be facilitating the meeting, which would be an ideal opportunity to sit

down with all three tiers of government and explore ways to protect the wetlands. Ms Lloyd said she expected the meeting to take place during the week commencing November 5. The 19.2 hectares of land marketed for sale as Tidal Shoals, was passed in at

auction in Sydney on October 24. “We understand the one bid made at the auction was a vendor bid,” Ms Lloyd said. “We don’t have an issue with the ownership of the land or its sale,” she said. “Our passion is with

protecting the zoning of the land. “We have been told that development on the land will never happen, but governments come and go and we need to preserve the zoning now,” she said. Clr Smith said she had accepted an invitation to

meet with the group and was waiting for confirmation of the time. Source: Interview, Nov 1 Jo-anne Lloyd, Save Davo Interview, Nov 1 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Community Environment Network Helping to restore biodiversity! Join us for a tree planting event at Bateau Bay on Saturday, 18 November. The Community Environment Network (CEN) will be working with partner organizations including Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre and Central Coast Council to hold a tree planting event on Saturday, 18 November at 8am at Bateau Bay. The event coincides with a school’s Bioblitz being held during that week and will culminate with the tree planting and a sausage sizzle to promote our urban biodlversity. Biodiversity describes the variety of life - animals, plants, their habitats and their genes. They all work together to give us the essentials of life, including oxygen, food, fresh water, fertile soil, fuel and a stable climate. It’s biodiversity which makes our Planet liveable! Come along to play your part in greening our local neighbourhoods. Bookings are essential. Register to participate by visiting www.cen.org.au/events John Asquith, Chairman

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Thursday, 23 November, 2017 6:30pm arrival for 7pm, finish 9:30pm Preview Restaurant, Central Coast Campus, University of Newcastle Cost: $50 per person Includes: Canapes on arrival, main meal, anniversary cake, tea / coffee Not included: Beer and wine can be purchased on the night Fundraising: We will have a raffle on the night - so please support our fundraising! Bookings essential. www.cen.org.au/events

Kangy Angy Railyard to be built on Frog Central: Mahony’s Toadlet promised new home may not exist Transport for NSW is intending to provide offsets for the habitat lost by building railway sheds on wetlands at Kangy Angy. However, where those offsets are or even if they exist has not been determined. Dr. Simon Clulow p g said on 5th July, 2017 “I am strongly of the opinion that,, should mitigation strategies be put in place to try and minimise impact that way, that purchasing ecosystem credits to offset impacts to the species is wholly inadequate. Instead, meaningful offsets would require offsetting land that was confirmed to have the species present.”

If you want help on: • On how to save electricity around your home. • Thinking about Solar?, we will provide some clues. We will also discuss the new electricity tariffs and the impact of higher solar feedin tariffs. All skill levels are welcome. Monday, Nov 6th Time: 7pm to 9pm. Location: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, 11 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Bookings essential Register at www.cen.org.au/ events

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New advisory committee on the Mangrove Mountain landfill and illegal dumping at Spencer

xpressions of interest have been invited to fill community stakeholder positions on the Central Coast Council’s new advisory committee to look into the Mangrove Mountain landfill and illegal dumping at Spencer. The Committee was established by Central Coast Council at its October 9 meeting and appeared to be established in the spirit of nimble action to deal with community concerns about the landfill and illegal dumping. Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith’s Mayoral Minute that led to the creation of the Committee required it to hold a meeting within one month of being formed. However, three weeks after the Mayoral Minute, the Committee’s membership has not been confirmed and it is yet to meet. Community stakeholder membership has been capped at four, whereas Council

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representation already sits at six, with the potential for more members to nominate, following debate at the October 23 Council meeting. Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, and Councillors Holstein, Marquart and Mehrtens have been confirmed as members of the Committee,

along with Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Brian Bell, and General Counsel, Mr Brian Glendenning. Other Councillors who wish to sit on the Committee have been invited to nominate, and community stakeholders need to go through an expression of interest process.

Clr Smith said there was a great deal of concern in the community in relation to the serious allegations raised in the media relating to waste issues on the Central Coast, and the committee was an opportunity for interested members to be proactive in bringing these issues to light.

“The purpose of this committee is to bring all the parties to the table to assist the Council to resolve these issues in the best interests of the community and the Central Coast,” Clr Smith said. “The community wants to see action on these issues and this is a chance for interested

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community members to be actively involved.” Membership will be on a volunteer basis and no fee or costs will be paid to community stakeholder members of the committee. At the October 23 ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council, Clr Smith said it had become apparent after the October 9 meeting, that in order to progress the committee, Council needed to make appointments. Clr Smith put forward a proposal to request the CEO, Mr Brian Bell, to call for expressions of interest for community members and report to the last meeting of the year. She said she believed it had been appropriate to invite the Councillors from the Gosford West Ward, as the issues surrounding Mangrove Mountain and Spencer occurred in that ward.

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New advisory committee on the Mangrove Mountain landfill and illegal dumping at Spencer

xpressions of interest have been invited to fill community stakeholder positions on the Central Coast Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new advisory committee to look into the Mangrove Mountain landfill and illegal dumping at Spencer. From P5 Clr Kyle MacGregor said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I respectfully request that particularly as this is an issue that effects everyoneâ&#x20AC;Śyou allow for other Councillors to indicate that they would like to be able to be part of this as well.â&#x20AC;? Clr Doug Vincent added that most other Committees being considered by the newly elected Council had membership open to all Councillors, and that placing a limit on the number of Councillors allowed to join this committee meant that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ability for transparency diminishes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be an open committee where Councillors can attend with voting rights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives the community and this chamber more confidence that this committee is working

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towards an outcome for rate payers,â&#x20AC;? Clr Vincent said. On October 23, the meeting resolved that other Councillors interested in joining the Committee could apply to do so. Clr Smith said she suspected that the number of community positions available on the committee could be varied from the advertised four. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suppose what I am very mindful of is that we need a committee that can function

and a very large committee may have difficulty achieving outcomes,â&#x20AC;? Clr Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The number four is not necessarily set in concrete, but when you take into account the number of councillors, plus staff, you want to make sure it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become unmanageable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe there will be a chance for other stakeholders to become involved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My feeling is that staff are very clear about what I and

other Councillors want to achieve at that committee.â&#x20AC;? According to Clr Smith, the intent is for the committee â&#x20AC;&#x153;to provide the advice about the outcomes that Council wants to see at both those sites. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staff are drafting terms of reference to go to the first meeting and they will need to be adopted at Council.â&#x20AC;? Details of the selection criteria and how to submit an application can be found on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Engagement

Hub (yourvoiceourcoast. com) and the closing date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday, November 10. When she presented her October 9 Mayoral Minute, Cr Smith said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are ongoing investigations by Council and external agencies relating to Mangrove Mountain landfill and alleged illegal dumping at Spencer, and these important legal processes must continue,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By establishing this

Committee, we are ensuring that we are doing everything we possibly can to bring all the parties to the table to resolve these issues in the best interests of the community and the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most importantly of all, all activities will be publicly reported to Council to ensure that the community is kept up to date on the progress of this Committee.â&#x20AC;? Ms Joy Cooper of Green Point spoke against the adoption of the Mayoral Minute at the October 9 meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is my belief that Mangrove Mountain Landfill (MML) is far more serious than to only have a Council advisory committee investigate,â&#x20AC;? Ms Cooper said. In particular, Ms Cooper raised concerns that any former Gosford Councillors chosen to join the committee could be seen as â&#x20AC;&#x153;obstructionist to the course of justice, and likewise former staffâ&#x20AC;?. She was also critical of the absence of reporting and action timeframes, and questioned what powers of investigation and evidence taking such a committee would have. Continued P8

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New advisory committee on the Mangrove Mountain landfill and illegal dumping at Spencer xpressions of interest have been invited to fill community stakeholder positions on the Central Coast Council’s new advisory committee to look into the Mangrove Mountain landfill and illegal dumping at Spencer.

From P6 “The land was formerly owned and in the custody of one of the three oldest RSLs in the State, and it is my belief that the current body investigating the RSL should also have this matter referred to them. “It also needs to be noted that the residents of Gosford have been informed by the former CEO, that the MML has been referred to ICAC. “Has this investigation occurred and what has been the outcome?” Dr Stephen Goodwin from the Mountain Districts Association (MDA), spoke in favour of the Mayoral Minute, and said MDA did not oppose Deputy Mayor, Clr Chris Holstein, being on the committee. “I believe that he has gone

on the record admitting his mistakes and is willing to work with the committee for a resolution,” Dr Goodwin said. He said MDA had been able to access large amounts of information due to the expertise of former Gosford Council employee, Mr Gary Chestnut. “Mr Chestnut’s integrity is unimpeachable and we would urge Council to invite Mr Chestnut onto the committee as an appropriate independent expert,” Dr Goodwin said. “The election of the new Central Coast Council has raised expectations that resolution of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill issue may be closer to fruition,” Dr Goodwin said. “MDA was impressed that the first item of business of the newly-elected Central Coast Council was the formation of an Advisory Committee to investigate, report and act on issues relating to the Mangrove Mountain Landfill,” he said. “MDA hopes that it will be invited to participate in the Advisory Committee and looks forward to sharing information with others in discussions about a way forward.

“We are encouraged to have the opportunity to meet with both elected Councillors and Council staff to discuss Mangrove Mountain Landfill. “At the outset, the Advisory Committee can provide a forum to brief new Councillors. “While the complexity of this issue has resulted to date in the staff of the newly amalgamated Council proceeding cautiously, MDA can now have greater confidence in some more positive outcomes. “There are a number of outstanding issues that hopefully will be raised at the Advisory Committee when it meets. “These range from the unresolved development consent issue, which Council, as the consent authority, has responsibility for, to consideration of support for the call for a Special Commission of Inquiry with the NSW Government. “Most importantly, Council is surely aware that given its significant part in creating this environmental and public health mess, it has a responsibility to resolve this matter and make restitution to the community,” he said. “MDA has long issued a

warning to Central Coast Council about the risk of the existing waste mound to the catchment, groundwater and creek system that feeds into the regional water supply. “Council should not be reassured by the EPA’s claim that there is no evidence that the landfill is affecting ground or surface water quality. “This statement made by the EPA’s former Executive Director for Waste and Resource Recovery, Mr Stephen Beaman, is not supported by the data presented for review, and MDA has disassociated itself from it. “The issue to focus on is the future risk of the existing waste mound to the environment and water catchment. “This risk will remain so for decades to come, unless Council and the EPA do something now. “As a major contributor to the problem that is Mangrove Mountain Landfill, Central Coast Council has a moral obligation to take prompt action to right the wrong before it sees itself in another ABC Four Corners program as the Council that was given a warning and failed to act. “It is a regional water supply

at risk this time. “The cost to close and remediate the site would be far less than the alternative.” During the debate of the Mayoral Minute, Clr Kyle MacGregor sought to move an amendment which successfully changed the structure of the committee, including the removal of a specific requirement in the original Mayoral Minute to have the Deputy Mayor as a member. Clr MacGregor’s amendment also called for the committee not to “consist of any Councillors or staff who had oversight of any alleged illegal tipping or waste activities at either Spencer or Mangrove Mountain. “I think it is a basic expectation of the community that this is done in the most open and transparent way possible,” Clr MacGregor said in opening the debate about his proposed amendment. “I think it is extremely important we have a degree of separation here, you don’t want the vampire running the blood bank,” he said. “I believe we need to have independence here, so if you support the general direction

of having a committee, the most important thing is that this is done properly,” he said. Following suggestions from Clr Smith about the makeup of the committee and the problems that could occur if all former Gosford Councillors and staff were excluded from its membership, Clr MacGregor agreed to a rewording of his amendment which was then carried. The Mayoral Minute did not require a seconder and the motion was carried unanimously. However, the structure and membership of the Committee has been altered since the October 9 Council resolution. Source: Agenda item 2.1, Oct 9 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Meeting notes, Oct 9 Media release, Oct 16 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association Media release, Oct 23 Central Coast Council media Application form, Oct 30 Mangrove Mountain and Spencer Advisory Committee Interview, Nov 1 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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New shopping centre proposed at Mount Penang

arklands Kariong Development Pty Ltd has submitted a development application (DA) to Central Coast Council for an eight lot Torrens Title subdivision of land within the Highway Commercial Precinct at Mount Penang.

Concept approval is also sought from Council which would see the subdivision transformed into a new 6,000plus square metre commercial and retail precinct. The land is currently owned by the Crown. Its real property description is Lot 101 in a subdivision of Lot 10 in DP1149050. The application is an integrated development under the NSW Heritage Act 1977 and the Rural Fires Act 1997. Concept approval has also been sought for a Masterplan over the site including a range of commercial uses. According to a Statement of Environmental Effects submitted in support of the DA, “the Masterplan has been

prepared to assist in assessing the potential impact of further development on the local and regional road network and any necessary intersection improvements arising from future development”. The proposal includes: the eight-lot subdivision of the land as Stage 1 of the sites’ development; a left-in, left-out intersection on Central Coast Highway; and adjustments to the intersection of The Avenue and Central Coast Hwy to provide two right turn lanes from The Avenue to the highway. The provision of two right turn lanes from The Avenue onto the highway are to address afternoon peak hour traffic queues. “This work can be accommodated in the existing road reserve,” the SEE said. In addition, the application includes concept approval for the establishment of the following uses on the site: a 1,680 square metre supermarket; 1,600 square metres of specialty shops; a 1,140 square metre medical centre; a 400 square metre gymnasium; a 90-place

childcare centre; 790 square metres of restaurants; a future service station subject to rezoning; a vehicle repair station; a car wash; and a 100bed nursing home or private hospital, subject to rezoning. The concept approval would be for Stage 2 of the development of the site and separate DAs and rezoning applications would be made for each of the proposed eight lots in the future. Mount Penang Parklands was used as a juvenile gaol since 1912, previously known as the Home Farm for Boys. The Frank Baxter Juvenile Justice Centre was constructed in 1999, and the NSW Government formed the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation to manage the redevelopment of the remaining land. Kariong Mountains High School was subsequently built on part of the land and, according to the SEE, the balance of the land is also being used for “a variety of other community and commercial uses”. The tourist and visitor

information centre operated by Central Coast Tourism is located on the land, but doesn’t form part of the proposal and is to be retained on a separate allotment under the Masterplan. Scribbly Gum trees are to be retained under the development footprint. “For the purposes of the current application, it is assumed that both The Avenue and Festival Drive have been dedicated as public roads and that all services are available to the site in Festival Drive and are of adequate capacity to service the needs of the development,” the SEE said. “The proposal is wholly in keeping with the Precinct Planning already undertaken for Mount Penang and Kariong, and will expand employment opportunities and improve services within the gateway location. “The proposal will further facilitate the establishment of services in the vicinity of the Somersby Industrial area and improve its future functionality and viability.” According to the SEE, the

proposed subdivision and concept would create around 500 permanent, part time and casual jobs. “A Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment will be undertaken to inform future development and ensure the distinct qualities and Heritage values of the locale are not unreasonably impacted upon,” the SEE said. “The design has been informed by the known location and value of the subject Heritage Items. “It is envisioned that the subject proposal will not negatively impact on any Heritage Items.” The State Heritage Register (SHR) listing number 01667 currently describes the entire site as very significant to NSW. The Statement of Significance included with the listing said: “The Mount Penang Juvenile Justice Centre has been the most important juvenile detention centre in NSW for most of the 20th century and is a direct continuation of the 19th century system of reformatory training. “The design of the early

buildings, their configuration and the layout of the site itself, as well as its agricultural and pastoral features, its remnant dairy and its landscaping collectively and individually illustrate juvenile penal philosophies and practices of the period and their subsequent evolution over 85 years of operation. “The location of the centre is a feature in the historical expansion of the City of Sydney into its rural hinterland and its operations are an element in the development of Gosford and the Central Coast.” The Highway Commercial Precinct is deemed to have the least significance and this is reflected in Councils’ DCP, according to the SEE. Only 37 submissions were received in relation to the application, which means that it does not have to be presented to a Council meeting prior to being approved. No market value was provided on the DA. Source: Central Coast Council Gosford DA Tracker, Oct 4 DA52622/2017

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Community Strategic Plan moves into phase 2

overarching guide that Council would use to determine how, where and what it spends its funds on to meet the wants and needs of our growing community. “Council spent three months talking with the community about what they love about the Central Coast and what could be done to make it even better,” Clr Smith said. “We went directly to the community and captured a record 33,000 separate ideas and opinions about what would make the Central Coast an even better place to live from face to face conversations, online surveys, commuter surveys and meetings with

hard to reach communities.” The ideas have been distilled into seven key themes: natural environment; lifestyle and community; built environment; services and facilities; activities and entertainment; transport and movement around the local government area; and, economy. Council’s Connected Communities Group Leader, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the initial phase of developing the Community Strategic Plan had been a success. “The community responded enthusiastically to the first phase of data collection and we would now like to invite individuals, community

groups, business groups, state agencies and nongovernment agencies to join us at a Community Workshop to explore the themes in detail, as part of the next phase of the project,” Ms Vaughan said. “This next phase is crucial as we start to drill into the detail of how we, along with our stakeholders and other partners, will deliver our community’s aspirations for the Coast over the next ten years.” To register for a community workshop, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com and select the venue you wish to attend. Copies of the Community

LLEGACY EGACY W ANTS T OT HANK Y OU WANTS TO THANK YOU Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy wishes to acknowledge the support given during it’s annual Badge Week by the following organisations and a generous public.

2GO, Bateau Bay Square, Blue Wave Living Retirement Village, Breakers Country Club Brisbane Water Secondary College, Central Coast Leagues Club, Dan Murphys West Gosford, Deepwater Plaza, Diggers @ Ettalong, Doyalson Wyee RSL Club, East Gosford Shopping Centre, Erina Fair, Erina High School, Ettalong Bowling Club, Everglades Country Club, Gosford Rotary Club, Gosford RSL Club, Gosford Sailing Club, Kincumber Rotary Club, Kincumber Shopping Centre, Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Lakeside Plaza, Mr Jim O’Mara, National Serviceman Re-Enactment Unit, Naval Association Central Coast, Ourimbah RSL Club, Peninsula Plaza, Radio 93.3, Radio 96.3, St Edwards College, East Gosford, St Patricks Primary School, East Gosford, Terrigal Bowling Club, Terrigal Surf Lifesaving Club, Umina Bowling Club, Vietnam Veterans Peacekeepers and Peacemakers Association, Westfield Tuggerah, Woy Woy Rotary, Wyong Race Club Your support is helping to make the lives of families whose husbands/fathers gave their all. This means 1600 people need our help on the Central Coast. To list just a few things - you are helping to educate their children, finance scholarships, make sure their kid’s have pocket money and enjoy holidays and excursions. Provide home help for aging ladies, offer activities to combat social isolation and some specialist health care for example dental / optical / podiatry / transport. Your support contributes to the many thousands of dollars spent each month on our welfare operations each month here on the coast.

Strategic Plan Engagement Report Phase One Report are also on the website. The workshops will be held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, November 18, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, and on

Tuesday, November 21, at the Smartwork Hub in Gosford, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Source: Media release, Oct 30 Central Coast Council media

Tenders called for Pacific Highway Lisarow upgrade

oads and Maritime Services (RMS) are progressing plans for the Pacific Highway upgrade at Lisarow, with registrations of interest to tender for the project now invited. A spokesperson for RMS said the NSW Government allocated $9 million this financial year to progress the project, which will improve traffic flow and safety. “Roads and Maritime is upgrading the Pacific Hwy at Lisarow, between Parsons Rd and Ourimbah St, to two lanes in each direction, as well as upgrading the existing traffic lights at The Ridgeway, to improve traffic flow and travel times for motorists,” the spokesperson said. “The upgrade also includes building a new bridge across the rail line to replace the existing narrow bridge near Railway Cres.” The spokesperson said the upgrade would also include

installing new traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Tuggerah St intersections to improve safety for motorists. “In addition to widening the Pacific Hwy and upgrading intersections, work will also involve improving pedestrian and cycle paths along and across the highway. Roads and Maritime has asked suitably qualified and resourced contractors capable of delivering this complex civil project to register their interest in tendering on the Pacific Highway upgrade project. “Work associated with this tender includes widening the existing highway, local road modifications as well as landscaping work. “Roads and Maritime will shortlist registrations of interest based on tenderer capability before an invitation to tender on the associated work is invited.” Source: Media release, Oct 16 Brogan Anlezark, Roads and Maritime Services

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Community Strategic Plan moves into phase 2

ver 33,000 ideas and opinions from residents have been distilled into seven key themes that Central Coast Council will use to shape the new Council’s first Community Strategic Plan. The Community Strategic Plan is designed to capture the community’s vision for the Coast and identify key social, economic and environmental priorities, as well as long-term strategies for the Coast for the next 10 years. Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, said the plan was the overarching guide that Council would use to determine how, where and what it spends its funds on to meet the wants and needs of our growing community. “Council spent three months talking with the community about what they love about the Central Coast and what could be done to make it even better,” Clr Smith said.

“We went directly to the community and captured a record 33,000 separate ideas and opinions about what would make the Central Coast an even better place to live from face to face conversations, online surveys, commuter surveys and meetings with hard to reach communities.” The ideas have been distilled into seven key themes: natural environment; lifestyle and community; built environment; services and facilities; activities and entertainment; transport and movement around the local government area; and, economy. Council’s Connected Communities Group Leader, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the initial phase of developing the Community Strategic Plan had been a success. “The community responded enthusiastically to the first phase of data collection and we would now like to invite individuals, community groups, business groups, state agencies and non-

government agencies to join us at a Community Workshop to explore the themes in detail, as part of the next phase of the project,” Ms Vaughan said. “This next phase is crucial as we start to drill into the detail of how we, along with our stakeholders and other partners, will deliver our community’s aspirations for the Coast over the next ten years.” To register for a community workshop, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com and select the venue you wish to attend. Copies of the Community Strategic Plan Engagement Report Phase One Report are also on the website. The workshops will be held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, November 18, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, and on Tuesday, November 21, at the Smartwork Hub in Gosford, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Source: Media release, Oct 30 Central Coast Council media

Federal Parliament hears about the need to protect Davistown Wetlands

ember for the federal electorate of Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has addressed Parliament about the potential sale of wetlands in Davistown. “There are calls from local residents for the New South Wales Government or the Central Coast Council to intervene and purchase the land in question, which I understand is privately owned in some capacity, to help limit its future development,” Ms Wicks said. “While this does appear to be a matter for the State and Local Governments and the landowner, there are fears expressed by the local

Davistown residents about the protection of our local environment on the Central Coast,” she said. “So today, I wrote to the Minister for the Environment and Energy to ask for clarification on whether the particular area in question may be subject to Commonwealth environmental protection.” Ms Wicks said she also planned to host a round table. I’ll be inviting local community advocates and residents, representatives from the Central Coast Council and the New South Wales Government to discuss this issue,” she said. “At the last election, unlike members opposite, we took a clear, local and fully funded environmental plan for Robertson to the community,

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and we will not walk away from it. “This plan was a $2.2 million election commitment and included a $250,000 boost to help Clean 4 Shore keep our waterways clean, help upgrade the 5 Lands Walk track, build the Springfield walkway, support surflifesaving clubs through the Solar Communities program and deliver Green Army teams. “One of those teams has been working to identify, survey and monitor the green and golden bell frog at Avoca Lagoon and Davistown. “I intend to stand alongside my community at this time,” Ms Wicks said. Source: Media release, Oct 26 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks

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the former Ettalong Markets at Ettalong Beach After retiring in June 2014, Henry Scholten has now opened a small shop in the former Ettalong Markets, only trading on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. The Ettalong market has been beautifully revamped to a luxury European Galleria style tourist attraction. Established in 1988, Scholten Jewellers has been manufacturing fine jewellery on the Central Coast for 30 years, having had shops in Bateau Bay, Gosford, Erina and Tuggerah. Scholten Jewellers is now in Ettalong, providing an excellent design remodelling and manufacturing service.

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The location is also an impressive showroom of unique, handmade rings, pendants, earrings, bangles, brooches, chains set with precious and semi-precious gems, and a huge selection of Australian Opal. All repairs and manufacturing is done on the premises in a fully equipped workshop.

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Central Coast unemployment figures increase dramatically

eptember labour statistics indicated that unemployment on the Central Coast had risen to 6.4 per cent and youth unemployment to 17.9 per cent, prompting Labor to allege that the Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, was asleep at the wheel of the local economy. The September labour statistics, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), found unemployment on the Central Coast had risen by 1.1 per cent since January and that youth unemployment was up by 3 per cent. Unemployment was significantly higher than the state unemployment rate of 4.9 per cent and youth unemployment was well above the State average of 11.6 per cent. These statistics make the Central Coast the second

highest region of Youth Unemployment in NSW, and the eleventh highest in Australia. The Central Coast has seen a string of poor economic data revealing record low wage growth, a 37 per cent decline in local apprenticeships, and a dramatic fall in the number of Central Coast businesses. Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candidate for the Federal Electorate of Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the Liberal Government were elected, we have seen unemployment rise, wages cut and businesses leave our local economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This data revealed that the Central Coast has become the second highest region in NSW for Youth Unemployment,â&#x20AC;? Ms Charlton said. Labor Senator Deborah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said the local economy had gone from bad to worse over the past four years under the Liberals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Despite promising jobs and

growth, the government has recklessly handed out billions in tax cuts to big businesses and millionaires, whilst our local economy suffers,â&#x20AC;? Sen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Turnbull Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cuts to TAFE, local schools and universities show they are determined to pull the rug out from local young jobseekers,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Lucy Wicks was elected, we have seen a 37 per cent drop in apprenticeships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those statistics are not surprising to the teachers at Gosford TAFE, who have seen their budget cut and their student numbers plummet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The longer this Liberal government is in power, the worse our local economy gets, and the more excuses they seem to come up with,â&#x20AC;? she said. Source: Media release, Oct 30 Rhys Zorro, office of Deborah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

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The community is gearing up, for the third time, to give evidence to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) that the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine will have an unacceptable impact

Environmentally-sensitive land cleared by council without consent Council CEO, Mr Brian Bell, has been asked to explain why land, at 140 Sparks Rd, Warnervale, was cleared in May for installation of a road, when the Council knew it contained the threatened

Several residential subdivision proposals could spell doom

Land rezoning proposal awaiting final approval

The Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group has called on the newly-elected Central Coast Council to reject six current residential subdivision proposals in the area.

A planning proposal to rezone land at 137 Johns Rd, Wadalba, from RU6 Transition to R2 Low Density Residential, E2 Environmental Conservation and SP2 Infrastructure, has been

Protest rally planned for coal mine assessment hearing

Local NBN office called for to solve local problems A local IT industry group is calling on the NBN Company to set up a Central Coast office to field issues and help solve systemic problems experienced by many locals.

MacGregor calls for reaffirmation of opposition to coal mine Opposition to the proposed Wallarah 2 Coal Project should continue under the new Central Coast Council, according to Clr Kyle MacGregor.

Aged care workers are not able to provide the level of care that residents deserve Local aged care workers have launched a new campaign highlighting the effect that budget cuts are having on their industry.

Mayoral minute calls for all airport works to cease pending a review All works at Central Coast Airport could cease until November 27, pending the delivery of a briefing on the proposed Wyong Economic Development Zone (WEZ) to Council by CEO, Mr Brian Bell, prior New water play area and facilities approved for tourist park Councillors have been chosen as members of the Grants and Sponsorship Review Panel and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee of the Central Coast Council.

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Christine Burge wins award

A proposal to redevelop the Woy Woy Sporties bowling club on the corner of Brickwharf Road and North Burge Road has been amended and resubmitted to Central Coast Council.

The new rail timetable is â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad newsâ&#x20AC;? for Woy Woy commuters, and more is still to come, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place coordinator Ms Christine Burge has been recognised for her work supporting vulnerable local residents after receiving the NSW Government Community Service Award.

Objectors believe they will be disadvantaged

Community event to support family of Blair Dalton

Clean4Shore is chosen for National Landcare Awards

A group of Booker Bay residents believe they will be signifi cantly disadvantaged by a council policy that is likely to prevent them having a planning proposal dealt with at a public Council meeting.

A community event to support the family of domestic violence victim Blair Dalton and to protest against domestic violence will be held at Woy Woy Oval on Sunday, November 26.

The volunteer program that clears rubbish from the Brisbane Water foreshore, Clean4Shore, has been chosen as the NSW Grand Champion and state representative at the National Landcare Awards.

Blue-ringed octopus found at Lions Park

Trees groups meet with councillors

Oyster Festival returns

A blue-ringed octopus has been The mayor and deputy mayor found in Brisbane Water off Woy have met with members from the Woyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lions Park. Council for the Trees outside the Gosford Chamber of Central Coast Council on Monday, October 23.

The Ettalong foreshore will see the return of the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival on Sunday, November 12. The festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular

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Rebel OMCG Sergeant-atArms charged with Starkey murder

Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) member, Mr Adam Symons, 36, has been charged with murder following the death of Mr Clint Starkey. Just after midnight on Thursday, April 6, Clint Starkey, aged 42, presented at Gosford Hospital with serious head injuries. He was later flown to Royal North Shore Hospital, where he remained in a critical condition until he passed away on Monday, June 12. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, assisted by Brisbane Water Local Area Command, established Strike Force Bartondale to investigate the assault and circumstances surrounding Mr Starkey’s death. Their inquiries revealed he was assaulted at a service station at Peats Ridge, which was examined by specialist forensic officers. Following extensive inquiries, Strike Force Bartondale investigators, assisted by the Gangs Squad’s Strike Force Raptor and the Public Order and Riot Squad, commenced a planned police operation on the Coast just after 6:00am on Tuesday, October 31. During the operation, investigators arrested Mr Symons during a vehicle stop on Woy Woy Road, Kariong. He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with murder. Mr Symons, who is a

Anyone with information about these incidents should call

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www1.police.nsw.gov.au Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Sergeant-at-Arms of the Rebels OMCG, has been refused bail and appeared at Gosford Local Court on Wednesday, November 1, where he was formally refused bail to appear at the same court on Friday, December 22. Detectives executed a further three search warrants in the Central Coast area on November 1, where they seized further items relevant to the investigation. Investigations under Strike Force Bartondale are continuing, and further arrests are expected. Prior to Mr Symons being charged, detectives released CCTV (available via social media) of a group of people who may be able to assist with their inquiries. Detectives hoped that someone might recognise the people depicted by their clothing or mannerisms. The Homicide Squad’s Detective Chief Inspector, Gary Jubelin, said detectives were keen to speak with anyone who may have information relevant to the investigation. “Strike Force Bartondale investigators have strong

intelligence to suggest Mr Starkey’s assault is linked to activities of local outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) activity,” Insp Jubelin said. “We also believe there may be associates who have had some involvement in the matter, including taking Mr Starkey to hospital. “I would urge these people to come forward now, as it’s only a matter of time before we come to you.” Insp Jubelin addressed the media outside Gosford Police Station on October 31 and said: “It appears the assault was a result of a dispute the occurred between members of the Rebels Outlaw Motorcycle gang and associates. “I am very mindful of the fact that, in matters of this nature, the public are reluctant to come forward. “I can assure you if any one provides information in relation to this matter it will be treated in the strictest of confidence. “This was a particularly violent offence. “A man was bashed to death. “We know that four people were directly involved in it. “We know that others were involved in the planning and organisation of it and we also know that people were involved in cleaning up the crime scene and taking the victim to the hospital,” he said. Source: Media releases, Oct 31, Nov 1 NSW Police Media

Wallet thief charged with 23 offences man has been charged after allegedly stealing a good Samaritan’s wallet in Kariong.

At about 6:40am on Thursday, September 14, a 62-year-old man parked his car to assist the occupants involved in a crash on the Central Coast Highway, Kariong. Police will allege, that while he was assisting at the crash, a man entered his car and stole his wallet.

Police attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced an investigation. On October 18, officers attended a property on Bounty Hill Rd, McMasters Beach, and arrested a 45-year-old QLD man. He was taken to Gosford Police Station, where he was charged with 23 offences, including: dishonestly obtain property by deception (x13);

hree people were arrested and charged and investigations continue, after a crash involving a stolen car at West Gosford on October 24. Concerned members of the public contacted police about 11:50pm, regarding a black Mitsubishi Challenger SUV allegedly driving without lights in the Gosford area. Shortly afterwards, officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command saw the car travelling south on Manns Rd, West Gosford. When the car was at traffic lights, officers activated their emergency lights and siren to stop it. The driver of the Mitsubishi allegedly failed to stop and drove off towards Kariong.

The officers did not initiate a pursuit of the vehicle. The allegedly stolen Mitsubishi was located a short time later, crashed into a barrier on the Central Coast Highway. Three males ran from the scene into nearby bushland and a 19-year-old woman was arrested in the vehicle. Following a search with the assistance of the Dog Unit, a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were arrested a short time later. However, a third male fled the scene. All three were taken to Gosford Police Station and charged. A 19-year-old man was charged with stealing a motor vehicle, being carried

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in conveyance taken without consent of owner, cruelty to animals (for allegedly kicking a police dog during the arrest), and a previous aggravated break and enter offence. A 15-year-old boy was charged with being carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner and breach of bail. A 19-year-old woman was charged with being carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, breach of bail and a previous stealing offence. The man and the woman were to appear at Gosford Local Court on Wednesday, October 25, and the boy was due to appear at a Children’s Court on the same day. Investigations are continuing. Source: Media release, Oct 25 NSW Police Media

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The sale of wetlands at Davistown is another land use planning debacle similar to the sale of land at Bambara Rd, Kariong, surrounded by National Park, subject to extreme fire events and emergency actions. Strange indeed. As development and population increase on flat land subjected to flooding, tidal inundation, threatened species, protection, coastal erosion, and SLR planning levels, there will be major

FORUM differences of opinion between residents, insurance companies, and local and state government authorities. A recent inspection of Ettalong Point and the sand bag infrastructure supporting The Esplanade, was most informative. Can land use planning keep pace with development and population growth? Change at Ettalong Pt indicates altered coastal processes from previous

studies. The road rates and rubbish approach/attitude will be a minor priority in the future, replaced with an increased awareness of land use planning. There is a long list of land use planning location issues on the Central Coast, regularly reported in the Peninsula News and associated publications, supported with public comment. Make the most of today. Letter, Oct 14 Norman Harris, Umina

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hat sort of people do we have in government, when they allow our companies to be sold overseas and put nearly one million Australians out of work?

What sort of government do we have, when they will not support their own returning

FORUM soldiers with housing and look after their families? What sort of government do we have, when they bow to other countries who try to dictate to us who comes here? What Australia needs is a Nationalist government to look after us.

All our industries are gone, our TAFE colleges are failing, and the teachers are not controlling the children in their care. Drugs are rife in the country and killing our children. Again, what sort of government do we really have? Email, Oct 31 Robert Findley, Point Clare

BREAKING NEWS to be home delivered - Inserts welcome Following seven years of publishing a separate newspaper focusing on postcode areas 2250, 2251 and 2260, Central Coast Newspapers has decided to take Coast Community News to its next natural stage, and set up a home delivery arrangement. To commence on November 16, the print run for Coast Community News will increase by 300 per cent to 44,000 copies, 42,000 of which will be hand delivered to letterboxes in 26 suburbs in those postcode areas. This will make it possible to have brochures and catalogues included within the newspaper to help pay for the increased print run and high distribution costs. Despite the 300 per cent increase in the print run and associated distribution costs, advertising rates will remain unchanged, making advertising better value than ever. Additionally, advertisers that take advantage of the new insert offer will receive a free advertisement in the paper to support their insert. A full distribution will entitle the advertiser to a full colour, half page advertisement at no additional cost. A part distribution will entitle the relevant business to a proportionally reduced size advertisement.

Papers will not be thrown into gutters or on driveways or lawns, but will be placed in letterboxes. There should be no wet weather issues unless letterboxes are not waterproof. As the newspaper is highly regarded, after having built a loyal following on the Coast over seven years, it should not be seen as junk mail and will therefore reach more homes than other catalogue distributions in those same areas. Inserts will benefit from being included in such a highly respected publication. In another novel move, the cost of inserts will reduce for each other insert that is also included in the same distribution. This discount can be up to 33% off the single insert price. At least 40 walkers are being employed to complete the distribution, as well as drivers to deliver bulk quantities to selected locations. Well over 120,000 readers will now be better informed than ever by having this highly respected newspaper delivered to their home. If you would like further information or wish to take advantage of this vast home delivery, feel free to contact Cec Bucello on 4325 7369.

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Save Davo makes its position clear

e would like to respond to the auction of the Wetlands in Davistown.

Save Davo have never claimed that the land was currently owned by Central Coast Council, we have been fully aware that the land has been privately owned for some time. Save Davo have at no time claimed that we were trying to stop the auction of this land. At our community meeting, we started out by stating this, that as Chairperson of the meeting, I informed all in attendance that it is not our business to stop the owner

FORUM from selling his asset. Save Davo do not condone any harassing or threatening phone calls or contact to anyone associated with the auction. At the commencement of the community meeting, it was requested that all remain respectful of others and measured in their participation. One gentleman was asked to leave as he chose to not adhere to this request. We acknowledge that the agent is simply fulfilling his role. Save Davo also know that

there has been no DA on these lands. We have at no time claimed there to have been any such applications outstanding. Our aim is to notify the community of the auction, and to prepare for possible future Development Applications of the wetlands. Save Davo plan to engage all levels of government to ensure that they are protected through appropriate zoning, and that they remain a significant part of the beautiful Davistown/ Saratoga Peninsula. Email, Oct 23 Jo-Anne Lloyd, Save Davo

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FORUM Then again, living in a block of units means we get “fibre to the premises”, as envisaged by the Rudd government.

We do not have the utterly inferior “fibre to the node”, as foisted upon most Australians by Turnbull and his minions. Email, Oct 30 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

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EPA asked to check fire stations for foam contamination

he Central Coast Greens have called for the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to test all local Rural Fire Service stations and all fire stations on the Central Coast for contamination from fire-fighting foam containing PFOS and PFAS. Perfluorooctan sulfonic acid (PFAS), perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS) are a class of manufactured chemicals that have been used since the 1950s to make products that resist heat, stains, grease and water. Firefighting foam containing PFAS was used between 1995 and 2007 and is no longer in use, according to the NSW Rural Fire Service. They were the chemicals found in soil, surface water and ground water at the Williamtown airforce base and have more recently been detected at the Munmorah and

Colongra power stations in the north of the Central Coast. “While the Federal and State Governments have reluctantly been forced to acknowledge the extensive contamination at Williamtown, and at power stations such as Munmorah, little work seems to have been done to monitor RFS and Fire and Rescue stations across the Coast,” Ms da Costa said. “Given that safe exposure levels of PFOS and PFAS were dramatically reduced as recently as April 2017, and that residents around Williamtown were not notified of the potential risks to their health until years after the government knew of dangers, Central Coast Greens do not believe Coast residents should be expected to wait for site monitoring,” she said. “We are very concerned about the impact of these toxic chemicals and are unimpressed with the funding that Federal and State Governments are providing for monitoring and remediation.” In February, Greens NSW delegates, including delegates from the Central Coast, passed a resolution that noted that chemicals known as PFOS and

PFOA, which have the potential to damage human health, were used in firefighting foam and have contaminated land and water at a number of sites around Australia. “The response from state and federal governments to cleaning up the PFOS/PFOA contamination and offering support to impacted people has been limited or nonexistent,” the resolution said. It called on the Australian Government to immediately ratify the listing of PFOS on the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and undertake an urgent recall of all old stocks of PFOS/PFOA held for use in fire-fighting foams. The Greens NSW resolution also called for the monitoring of the health of workers associated with use of these chemicals and of people living in communities near contaminated land and water; and to cover all costs for periodic blood tests and any required medical treatment arising from the effects of the contaminants. The Greens NSW called for the establishment of a joint taskforce to coordinate

the response of government agencies to identify and remediate contaminated sites in NSW and for this taskforce to be transparent with the public on all aspects of the clean-up of the contamination. According to the NSW Rural Fire Service website, it is working with the EPA and local councils to investigate the presence of PFAS at locations across the State. Three sites are currently listed as having investigations under way, none of which are located on the Central Coast. Operations officer for the Rural Fire Service (RFS) on the Central Coast, Mr Frank Overton, said that to the best of his knowledge, contamination would only occur in locations where the foams were used for training on a regular basis, and that had not been the case at any local RFS facilities. Source: Media release, Oct 25 Kate da Costa, The Greens Central Coast Interview, Oct 25 Frank Overton, Gosford RFS Fire Control Centre Website, Oct 25 NSW Rural Fire Service Jackie Pearson, journalist

After breast cancer exercise program available he YWCA NSW after breast cancer exercise program “Encore” helps women reclaim their wellness after experiencing this adversity and will run in Erina until November 30.

“Being diagnosed with breast cancer can change life in a moment,” said Encore program coordinator, Ms

Alison Todd. Whilst each Encore program has a strong focus on specifically targeted exercise, the sessions also include information sharing through guest speakers and links into local community services and resources, as well as enabling participants to meet others who have had similar experiences. In the last year alone, Encore

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Guthrey said. “Encore not only offers women the proven benefits of exercise, but it also allows them the opportunity to connect with others sharing similar experiences and speaking without judgement, which is a very important part of recovery,” she added. The Encore program runs for eight weeks, can be tailored to all fitness levels (from the fit to those with inhibited movement), abilities and incorporates land and hydrotherapy exercises. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Martina Patti, YWCA NSW

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All-ages battle of the bands Meetings held to assist in event at The Rhythm Hut lowering electricity costs

oast residents can find out how to lower their electricity costs by making use of solar technology at monthly meetings hosted by The Community Environment Network (CEN) at its Marine Discovery Centre in Terrigal.

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n all-ages battle of the bands event will be held at The Rhythm Hut in Gosford on November 12. This battle of the bands also hopes to “unearth” rock, blues and psych bands to take part in the next Narara Music Festival. Each band will be asked to

play three songs in front of the organisers of Narara Music Festival, and the winner will receive a cash prize as well as the opportunity to open the festival on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Mt Penang Gardens. The bands to play on the night have already been preselected due to the high number of requests for participation. The bands performing on the night are: Saint Spook,

Tectonic Playmates, Moon Dogs, Bicycle Day, Dazed, Trouble in Paradise, Halfway Homebuoy, One Day Apart, Damsel in Dismay, Adam Jones, and, The Vale. Entry is by donation and there will be lucky door prizes.

The meetings are held in collaboration with the Central Coast Community Energy Association (CCCEA). In the meeting, Mr Jo Muller, the Secretary of CCCEA, will deal not only with the technical side of solar systems but especially with all sorts of financial aspects. Simple-to-use spreadsheet calculators will be demonstrated, which allow

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which retailer and which of the renewable energy options is best for them, and of course there will also be room for exchange of information. “The CCCEA has been formed by members who think that community energy plays a critical role in driving change at a grassroots level, and in engaging the community to come together to support renewable energy and especially solar energy. “The vision is for communities to take ownership of their energy generation and to use it in a way that promotes the sustainable use of resources and helps create a better future for all,” Mr Muller concluded. The next meeting will be held on November 6 from 7pm. Source: Media release, Oct 26 Joachim Muller, CCCEA

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participants to compare retailers, determine the optimum size of a solar system and also to find out if batteries make sense. “Few people actually know that solar PV systems are one of the best safe financial investments one can make,” Mr Muller said. “Unfortunately, there is a lack of understanding and this is also caused by the solar industry, which speaks mainly of the time to pay back a solar system, but if you deal with an investment, you should treat it like an investment and talk about something like interest rates and financial returns. “It doesn’t matter if people already have a solar system on their roof or not, they can bring their electricity bills and possibly a laptop to the meeting and they can find out

for 12 to 20 year olds with an interest in drama and the performing arts. YAW and Wyoming Youth Skills Centre have teamed up to deliver photography, music and drama programs, and starting in term four, Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) will be running group courses for young people with an NDIS package. The creative programs will

be run by industry professional facilitators and provide skills in a variety of creative programs. Explore Photography, Music, Drama and much more in the RYSS ‘state of art’ venue fully resourced with art supplies, computers, music instruments and electronic equipment. Source: Media release, Oct 16 Regional Youth Support Services

Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said building wooden Porsches, meeting the Pope, finding and losing love, manning fishing trawlers in a storm, life at age 101, and humorous moments with modern technology, were among some of the stories available within the book. “The book will transport you into the lives of brilliant seniors, offer inspiration, comedic relief, and perhaps even comfort, as they all share

their real-life experiences,” Mr Crouch said. The chapters of the book correlate with the five priorities of the NSW Government’s Ageing Strategy 2016-2020: health and wellbeing, working and retiring, housing choices, getting around, and inclusive communities. “This book will not only make you laugh and cry, it will inspire, help build greater connections between young and old in our communities and encourage older people to stay healthy and socially connected,” Mr Crouch said. The NSW Government’s Seniors’ Stories Volume 3 is now available at all local libraries. Source: Media release, Oct 13 Wendy Masula, office of Adam Crouch

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passionate group of locals, calling themselves Council for the Trees, gathered outside Central Coast Council Chambers in Gosford on Monday, October 23, to show their love of trees, habitat and green spaces, and to call for better local protections for urban forests. Several groups attended, including Kariong Eco Garden, Grow Urban Shade Trees and Save Davistown Wetlands, and spoke about their campaigns. Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, Deputy Mayor, Clr Chris Holstein, and Clr Bruce McLachlan met with the

gathering. They were greeted by The Lorax, a Doctor Seuss character, who “speaks for the trees”. The gathering took place after an invitation from Kariong Eco Garden was shared on social media. “We are very aware that our little battle to stop the Woy Woy Rd roundabout taking out nearly every tree in Dandaloo Street, unnecessarily, was just one of many battles around the Coast and, indeed, the State,” said Ms Lisa Wriley, coordinator of Kariong Eco Garden. “It was heartening seeing the different groups chatting with each other about their campaigns and a sense

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of solidarity was evident,” said Ms Sue Chidgey, who successfully coordinated the 2016 Save Central Coast Reserves campaign. At the gathering, Clr Smith presented Ms Wriley with a new plan for the roundabout on Woy Woy Rd, showing an adjustment to the Dandaloo St arm, with the intention of sparing the three major trees on the edge of the current community hall car park. “Kariong Eco Garden representatives were grateful that they had been heard and were seeking assurances that the new plan allowed enough space around the trees to ensure their survival.” Clr Smith said the decision was a good compromise and

ensured the best possible outcome for the community. “The community have wanted this upgrade for a long time, but also want to protect the amenity of their local area, and saving these trees has achieved that,” Clr Smith said. “I commend Council staff for being responsive to community concerns and the effort they put into looking at options that will protect the trees. “The upgrade can still go ahead in the timeframe and cost, and that is a real win for the community.” Source: Media statement, Oct 23 Sue Chidgey, Council for the Trees Media release, Oct 26 Helen Stenbeck, Kariong Eco Garden

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Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Active community minded club. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, CENTRAL COAST GREENS Many projects focussed on floral, history. Keep fit and make The Central Coast Greens assisting youth. Support our great friends. For a fairer, more transparent and projects, get involved with our fun GROW Support Groups 4389 4423 or 4332 7378 accountable government based club. Graham Black Small friendly groups formed to on democratic principles 0410 509 071 learn how to overcome anxiety, SPIRITUALITY IN THE PUB Local, state-wide, national grahamblack@iprimus.com.au depression and loneliness and to Ecumenical & Interfaith Speakers and international issues and improve mental health and wellForum & Q&A with focus on campaigns - Council and being. Anonymous, free and open ROTARY CLUB OF developing understanding and to all. Weekly at Woy Woy, Bateau parliamentary representation KARIONG/SOMERSBY encouraging dialogue about Developing a new economy Bay and Wyong International service club spirituality through people Protecting our environment 1800 558 268 improves lives of communities sharing their life journeys. Peaceful conflict resolution www.grow.org.au in Australia and overseas. Fun1st Tues March to October Community participation filled activities, fellowship and 2nd Tues November We meet monthly every 3rd MEALS ON WHEELS friendship breakfasts. Phillip 7.30 to 9pm Thu Details and info: Delicious meals delivered free House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd Grange Hotel Wyoming centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Join us for a midday meal (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4328 2596 - 0498 588 261 centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Help with shopping and cooking 4340 4529 classes kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY 4363 7111

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For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Sat 10:30am 4392 1926 4311 6254

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BRISBANE WATERS BREAKFAST TOASTMASTERS CLUB 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat - The Hive and Library, Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183

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Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai www.centralcoast. Brass Band entertainment for the Make new friends while helping (Singles over 55) Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, betterhearingaustralia.org.au your local world vision group community playing all types of Luncheons Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, raise funds, monies raised popular music 1st and 3rd Sundays monthly Fitness, Gentle Swimming, Line benefits Indigenious Australians Rehearsal every Tues. CENTRAL COAST PROSTATE at various licensed venues Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, and families and communities 7.30pm-10pm 43321 695 (after 2pm) Womens Group, Zumba, Crochet, CANCER SUPPORT GROUP world wide to overcome poverty 0419 274 012 (GOSFORD) Computers and injustice. Meet last Friday Month 4304 7065 GOSFORD NORTH 4th Tue monthly 11am COASTAL A CAPPELLA Terrigal Uniting Church Presbyterian Church Young St PROBUS CLUB Dynamic award winning 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal GOSFORD-NARARA West Gosford Meets 4th Tuesday at the Grange women’s a cappella chorus 9.30am to 12 noon NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE new members 0400 586 760 Hotel Monthy meeting 4th 4367 9600 always welcome. School Holiday activities, Tuesday Grange Hotel 10am www.pcfa.org.au Music eduction provided playgroup, multicultural 43225560 INNER WHEEL CLUBS OF Lots of Performance programs, community activities CENTRAL COAST CENTRAL COAST PROSTATE opportunities, or hire us Rooms for Hire PROBUS CLUB OF AVOCA Wyong, Terrigal & for your next event. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 4329 4477 10.15am 3rd Mon Gosford North Clubs 0412 948 450 (WYONG) admin@gnnc.com.au Avoca Beach Bowling Club Women working together to make coastalacappella@gmail.com Meet last Monday Month 4382 3372 a difference and imprive lives Toukley RSL Club Homes Ave GREEN POINT COMMUNITY www.probussouthpacific.org/ while making new friends. SOUNDWAVES Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon microsites/avocabeach CENTRE Enjoy social outings and Men’s acapella 4 part harmony 4356 9300 OOSH cave, exersize classes, community involvment. chorus - all ages 7pm Mon www.pcfa.org.au school holiday programs, Wyong Club Meets Central Coast Leagues Club playgroup, arts & craft, room hire, 3rd Wed 6.30pm TERRIGAL WAMBERAL Kieran 0407 267 675 DYING WITH DIGNITY NSW, and much more. Terrigal Club Meets khutton58@gmail.com RSL SUB-BRANCH CENTRAL COAST 4367 7591 3rd Mon 12 noon jbthomson51@gmail.com At Breakers Country Club pension Working to give those Gosford North and welfare officers available to suffering unrelievedly from 2nd Wed 7pm assist with DVA compensation KARIONG NEIGHBOURHOOD SYDNEY WELSH CHOIR terminal or incurable illness 0417 480 549 or CENTRE claims and benefits Cultural organisation performing the legal right to request & 0407 008 555 Early childhood clinic, free family Wed & Fri 10am – Midday at various venues to promote receive medical help to die law advice, active playgroup, Meetings 2nd Sat 10am the Welsh culture with singing, Quarterly Meetings LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY computer classes, OOSH services, 43842661 Also performing for charity fund 4369 8053 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy fitness classes, arts & crafts, rsl@breakerscc.com.au raising. Leagues Club over 50’s friendship group, youth 4369 3378

CCLC BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4325 9854 www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

CENTRAL COAST CAKE DECORATORS GUILD Sugarcraft demonstrations conversation and lunch Visitors welcome 4th Sat - 10am 50+ leisure and Learning Centre Gosford 4382 6236 lsroe@bigpond.com.au

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CENTRAL COAST LAPIDARY CLUB MINERALS & GEMS Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Field-trips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 8.30am 2.30pm. Thurs 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

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Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9am-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 or 4384 3696

GOSFORD RSL SUB-BRANCH WOMEN’S AUXILIARY Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336

CENTRAL COAST WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTRE Counseling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services provided by women for women 4324 2533 www.cccwhc.com.au

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE WATER Making a difference in the lives of women and girls through Awareness, Advocacy and Action by supporting local and national projects 2nd Thur 7 pm Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd, Wamberal sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org www.siswp.org

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

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The two main televisions brands ABC Kids (for preschoolers) and ABC ME (for six to14 year olds) are also

distributed via iView and dedicated Apps. Mr Carrington is a multi award-winning media executive with more than 20 years’ experience in the children’s television industry, and previously as Channel Controller of CBeebies at the BBC. He will talk about Children’s programming on the ABC today and where it is heading, both in the normal broadcast sense

to 1pm, on November 8. The theme of this year’s Expo is “how to be safe”. This includes beach safety, tips for staying safe in the home and outer community.

Source: Media release, Oct 25 Chris Moe, ABC Friends Central Coast

The Expo will also connect attendees with all relevant service providers on the Central Coast. Email, Oct 4 Brad Wilson, Central Coast Multicultural Interagency

The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Friday, Nov 3 Live From 5, Kibble Park, Gosford Brackets and Jam South, feat. Scene Stealer, Dr GoodVibe, Short and Curly, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

Gosford, from 9:00am

Monday, Nov 6 Saving electricity by using Solar PV, Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 7:00pm

Saturday, Nov 4 Grandparents’ Day Gathering, Family History Society, Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford, 9:30am to 3:00pm Hidden Intent plus Wartooth, Prophecies, Eviscerate the Crown, Demonhead, Born2Rock Studios, 4/2 Carnarvon Rd, West Gosford, all ages, doors open 7:30pm

Sunday, Nov 5 Erina Creek Catchment Crawl, bus departs Matcham Hall,9:00am to 3:30pm, bookings essential Central Coast Scottish Spectacular, The Entertainment Grounds,

Saturday, Nov 11 ABC Friends Central Coast presents Michael Carrington, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 10:30am

Sunday, Nov 12 Tuesday, Nov 7 Ben Woodham, Kincumber Hotel, 1:00pm Shawn Lidster, Davistown RSL, 6:30pm

Wednesday, Nov 8 Central Coast Multicultural Expo, Erina Centre, 10:00am

Ben Woodham, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 3:00pm Oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros with James Tawadros, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre Central Coast Unearthed auditions for Narara Music Festival, The Rhythm Hut, Faunce St, Gosford, 6:00pm

Friday, Nov 10 Tuesday, Nov 14 Peter Fitzsimons, Erina Centre, 6:00pm to 7:50pm, bookings essential Origins 2017 Visual Arts Exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery until November 19 Shawn Lidster, Kincumber Hotel, 6:00pm

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and in the new platforms. He will discuss interactivity with younger viewers and how younger viewers can create their own programs and take questions. Tickets are sold at the door and morning tea will be provided for a gold coin donation.

Multicultural Expo at Erina he Central Coast Multicultural Interagency’s 12th annual Multicultural Expo will be held at the Erina Centre, from 10am

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Combined libraries hold one of the largest catalogues in the State

Head of Children’s programming to speak at ABC Friends gathering BC Friends Central Coast will host Mr Michael Carrington, Head of Children’s programming and Education at ABC TV, at the Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre on November 11.

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Spirituality in the Pub meeting, Rev Neil Smith and Iman Sheikh Khamis, The Grange Hotel, Wyoming from 7:30pm to 9pm Australian Conservation Foundation meeting, 50+ Leisure and Living Centre, Albany St, Gosford, 6:00pm

Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, with branch supervisor Mr Darryl Kane

he region’s library services have been upgraded by Central Coast Council. A new management system has been launched which allows members to access one of the largest catalogues in the State, with the one library card. Thanks to the upgrade, current members will be able to access all libraries across the region, instantly doubling the amount of resources available. There are now more than 320,000 items available through 11 branches and two community branches, including books, DVDs, magazines, large print books, graphic novels and CDs, as well as online resources. Members will now be able to reserve available items for free. A small cost will still be incurred to reserve items on loan. Source: Email, Oct 27 Central Coast Council media

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Saturated Surf Education Program for the Central Coast funded

Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks with NSW Emergency Services Minister, Mr Troy Grant, Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, and Mr Taylor Martin MLC, at Terrigal Beach with local school students Photo: Noel Fisher

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$170,000 Water Safety Fund Community Grant to help Central Coast children learn to swim and improve their water safety skills, has been announced by Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch. Mr Crouch said Surf Life Saving Central Coast was successful in its application for funding under the Saturated Surf Education Program. “The Central Coast has some of the busiest beaches in NSW, and this funding will help increase water safety skills for thousands living and visiting this beautiful part of the world,” Mr Crouch said. “This surf education initiative will target beachgoers and recreational swimmers, increasing the knowledge and awareness of water safety hazards and risks,” he said. “We want to see a decrease in risk taking behaviour and smarter choices around the water.” Mr Crouch said the program would also beneﬁt students as

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Sharks claim the 2017 rugby league premiership

Grand Final day at Woy Woy Oval was a big day for Sharks

Terrigal Wamberal the 2017 1st grade premiers

Terrigal’s Henry Vaotuua is grabbed by Jay Florimo

Sharks’ forward Justin Sopp holds a unique tie to the club’s initial title won 31 years ago

he Terrigal Wamberal Sharks claimed the 2017 Central Coast rugby league premiership with a gritty 12-4 victory over Wyong, before a large crowd at Woy Woy Oval. The Sharks Ladies’ Tag team celebrate their grand final success

Tide Chart

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

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On a red letter day for the seaside club, Terrigal also contested three of the four lower grade deciders. In the top grade clash, a tremendous defensive effort enabled the Sharks to hoist the silverware for the first time since 1986; a year in which the club famously edged out Woy Woy 16-12 to claim their maiden title. This season’s grand final was a fitting conclusion to the year, and neither side gave an inch until a high kick was spilt at the back by Wyong, with 10 minutes remaining in the opening half, giving Terrigal a telling attacking set. From this offensive platform, the Sharks were able to thread an angled late tackle grubber through for a trailing, Josh Harman, to score under the posts, and the underdogs took an invaluable 6-0 lead into Jamy Forbes’ mid game talk. The defending premiers hit back strongly, when early in the new half, Central Coast rookie of the year, Kye Martin,

Terrigal captain Chad Sharp who led his team to the 2017 title

rocketed onto a long, cut out pass from his captain, Alex Langbridge, before diving into the tennis court corner. The difficult conversion was waved away and the game hung in the balance with just two points separating the sides, until with 12 minutes remaining, a shift right saw the Sharp brothers combine to create an overlap. Speedy winger, John Symington, took full advantage of the free space and scurried over in front of a large contingent of delirious Terrigal fans. Harman calmly slotted the conversion, and the Sharks just kept tackling from there.

Skipper, Chad Sharp, had a fine game at right centre and was duly adjudged player of the match, however it was the uncompromising Terrigal forwards who laid the platform for the win. One of the Sharks’ best on the day was second rower, Justin Sopp, who in a remarkable family story, is the son of Tony Sopp, one of the heroes of the club’s 1986 triumph. In the lower grade grand finals; Terrigal were pipped 2322 by The Entrance in an extra time reserve grade thriller, and Erina won their midday tussle with the luckless St Edwards Bears, prevailing 22-20 in the open grade division.

The Berkeley Vale Panthers were too good for the Sharks, winning 22-10 in the under 19s clash, while the day had started just as it finished, with a Terrigal victory. The Sharks’ Ladies Tag team eclipsing the Tigers 26-6. Player of the match, Elysia Atkins, sealed the Terrigal win with a spectacular 75 metre intercept try six minutes from the finish, as blue, black and white bunting danced joyously in the mid-September breeze. Source: Media release, Oct 27 Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong Storm RLFC Photos: Andrew Stark

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Oyster Festival absorbed into larger Wyong festival

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The 17-year-old Ettalong Oyster Festival is to be absorbed into Wyong’s threeyear-old Lakes Festival, which will be rebadged as Central Coast Lakes Festival.

Central Coast Council has refused the application to build a 160-bed nursing home on a 1.66 hectare site at 45 Hillview Street, Woy Woy.

Bushland Management Plan and water and sewer connections being carried out prior to May 14, 2012, Council confirmed on May 30, 2016 that the consent had physically commenced. “Therefore, the current consent has not lapsed and may be modified.” In conclusion, the staff-prepared assessment report said: “A Gary Chestnut Kate da Costa Gabby Greyem Chris Holstein Christine Keene residential care facility or nursing home is a facility which is needed in the community and is generally supported. “However the change to the original and current consent is Postal voting applications must 8am until 6pm. pictured (above) are either the Pre-polling venues for stadium in Oval Ave. beyond that under s 96(2) as the It will be open from 8:30am to be made to the NSW Electoral The Woy Woy Peninsula is part lead candidates in one of the the Central Coast Council proposal is not substantially the same development. elections opened on Monday, 5:30pm, Monday to Friday, and Commission by 5pm on Monday, of the Gosford West ward which is groups or are standing alone as 9am to 5pm on Saturday. September 4. being contested by 25 candidates independents. “A new development application August 28. SOURCE: Pre-polling will operate until On election day, September 9, in nine groups. should be submitted with a The only pre-polling location on Media release, 27 Aug 2017 polling places will be open from The nine candidates proposed building of two storeys the Peninsula is at the Woy Woy 6pm on Friday, September 8. Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council consistent with the character of the area. Edition 429 3 October 2017 Edition 430 “The impact of the proposal on An aerial view of the proposed nursing home site the character of the area and the bushland in the conservation area gazetted ecologically endangered pool, basement car parking “The applicant submitted legal is greater than that previously community of Umina Coastal and community hall), subject to advice that they wish Council considered acceptable. Sandplain Woodland located on conditions. to determine the current s96(2) “The assessment concludes that This consent approved 37 self- application.” the site since 2004. the proposal is not substantially An application for a Seniors care units. According to the assessment the same development. The UCSW on the land was report that recommended refusal of Living development containing 41 “The proposal is a radical dwellings together with community preserved and protected by a the latest application, the addition transformation from that previously and recreational facilities was positive covenant in an existing of one floor would have raised the approved. refused by the former Gosford development consent and ceiling height from 7.85 metres to “The use, internal layout, Council at its meeting of February registered on March 18, 2008. 11.05 metres above ground level. and external appearance are 1, 2005. “This consent has been “The applicant contends that completely different. The applicant appealed modified five times and the current as the additional floor level is “The increase in overall height Council’s refusal to the NSW Land development contains 56 self-care contained then they can’t keep saying it’s a The essentially man at the helm within of a the and change to roof line increases and Environmental Court. senior living dwellings, including ferry a former roof aground space, theinchange to government issue only. Troy Marquart Richard Mehrtens Carl Veugen Skyla Wagstaff that ran the local the bulk and scale and creates During the Appeal, the proposal community hall, indoor swimming the overall height isisminor and has “We have a new Council and The Peninsula Tourism throughout the year. Ettalong Channel being additional overshadowing in the was amended to 39 units. pool, 75 car parking spaces, car not significant additional impact. the NSW Liberal Government “I think the marketing will need Committee has called on the investigated by NSW Roads afternoon in the winter time on the The Court subsequently upheld wash bay, ambulance bay and “This is not agreed with. needs to come back to the table Central Coast’s new tourism to be segmented by micro locations vegetation to be protected in the and Maritime Services, the Council’s refusal. bushland conservation area,” the “Such a qualitative change and is negotiate in good faith to get conservation area. marketing and industry to get the full effect,” he said. according to Member for this issue The Court’s reasons for staff report said. not consistent with the character sorted.” “They are engaged to represent “The proposal is not essentially services agency, Affinity, Gosford Liesl Tesch. upholding Council’s refusal were “The approved development of theMs area and is not substantially Ms Tesch thanked Fantasea the Central Coast but their efforts and materially the same to organise packages will be fragmented if not focused has labelled the thereport that even though the applicant contains basement car parking MstheTesch same development,” Cruises and their staff for their development,” the report said. NSWsaid. Government’s pursuit of flexibility and campaigns that will on geographical areas by doing produced a Species Impact and two residential levels above during this disruptive The applicant has the right the captain the the ferry28thatobjections ran time, and specifically support tourism packages and campaigns around Statement (that had previously not with a pitched roof. Manyof of commended them for to appeal in the Land and aground on a sandbar in the silted “Following a preliminary accompanied the application) to submitted by community members keeping commuters and tourists on the Peninsula those areas.” Environmental Court under up Ettalong Channel a “cowardly the Court, the Court ruled that the assessment of the current s96(2) also pointed out that the previous on the move despite recent regular The committee is a sub-group One segment of Affinity’s first Section 97 of the Environmental “The Central Coast is now the Labor’s number two candidate person who will be working on your The community group which been working on the plan since act”. consent had expired as physical Council advised Council could not have determined application, diversions to Patonga. of the Peninsula Chamber of Tourism Industry Update will be the Planning and Assessment Act Ettalong Channel dredging resumed on September 25 2016. biggest council in the country, so in the Gosford West ward, Ms Vicki behalf. November formulated the Community Palm Beach to the application without having the applicant that the changes The commencement hadEttalong not been The current situation has Commerce and includes Mr Larry announcement of a new industry Photo: Bowker 1979 six months after the date on “You will be voting for a future, it can feed into State and Federal Scott, and NextGen independent in The CPCC group has Julian given its ferry achieved was grounded in July and created Plan Central Coast (CPCC) sought the concurrence of the resulted in the development not by the developer. an atmosphere of Altavilla from the Ettalong Beach services program. which the applicant receives notice for an entire idea of what your jurisdictions, and especially across continues to be regularly has indicated support for support to The Greens and Labor the Gosford East ward, Ms Claire Tourist Department of Environmental and being substantially the same Council’s staff diverted assessment uncertainty in the local area with Resort, Mr Bill Jackson from Mr Altavilla said, if Affinity wished in respect to Council’s decision. some of the biggest swing seats in Party tickets in Gosford East and Braund, have both contributed to Central Coast should be.” due to tidal patterns the mouth development. Conservation. report did not inagree with the businesses, commuters SOURCE: and some Central Coast Council the Ettalong Diggers Memorial to get support for the program “It is only when you get to local both the State and nation.” the formulation of the plan. Gosford West wards. of Brisbane Water, “It was suggested to the A new application was lodged community in according this regard.to Ms tourists fearing for thereport, future16 ofAug the 2017 Club, Ms Sue Fowler from Woy from the Ettalong resort, it would candidates running for Assessment Source: One of the group’s founding government that local issues are The New Independents in both Tesch. “Due to site clearing, registration that the s96(2) and development consent was applicant waterway, she said. Woy Deep Water Plaza and Mr need to “basically establish DA30219/2006, Central Coast election on September 9. Interview, 24 Augand 2017 Gosford West ward, led by Mr members, Dr Van Davy of Pearl considered, so it is absolutely granted on May 14, 2007, for application be withdrawn and a “This of theincident positiveoccurred covenant,only erection “If suitableCouncil Gosford DA Tracker dredging is not carried Sheppard from the Ocean identify the market and how they Van Davy, Community The group of around 100 Gary Chestnut, and in Gosford Beach, said: “If you vote for the Justin crucial someone somewhere has two of weeks after first round Seniors Living and Ancillary new development application be fencing andthe signage to protect out immediately, incidents like this Tourist Resort. Coast will deliver results Plan and Central that would residents, led by two members of East ward by Ms Jane Smith, also candidates who support CPCC, Beach a plan that can feed in to other of emergency Reporter: Jackie Pearson Facilities (indoor swimming lodged. the UCSW, dredging preparationwasof will a become commonplace.” Committee chair Mr Altavilla mean delivering an audience and the Peninsula community, have have the support of CPCC. you will be voting for a clean jurisdictions. undertaken at the site,” Ms Tesch Ms Tesch said Mr MacDonald said he had not had any direct get people coming to our business said. had to do more than make contact from Affinity since their and our venue,” he said. contains 48 articles - Read more news items for this issuesaid at www.peninsulanews.info THIS ISSUE contains 48 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Ms Tesch she was piecemeal offerings to the Coast appointment in June but he “It was very hard to measure appalled at the attitude of the NSW and to step up and fight for our was looking forward to their first results when Central Coast Government. community in Government. Tourism Industry Update due on Tourism was on board because “Ifce: the 120c NSW Erina Government and Offi Street, Gosford Offi ce: 120c “The Government cannot October 24. Erina Street, Gosford it was all about justifying each of RMS try to4325 peg this failing on the ignore the adverse effect this Phone: 7369 Phone: 4325 7369 Affinity Partnership, a their positions. driver when it’s likely to be due issue is having on the day-toconsortium of three organisations, Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 “Our core business is midto the failure of the inadequate day lives, and livelihoods, of ferry was awarded a two-year contract week over 50s packages and day E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net A Palm Beach ferry skipper the channel area from Little Box on previous occasions and the dredging, then that is a low act,” operators, commuters, tourists and by Centralwww.centralcoastnews.net Coast Council with an trippers who mainly come from Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Website: “is being criminally Head to the Ettalong terminal had channel has also been the subject Ms Tesch said. commercial fisherman who rely on annual budget of $800,000 and an Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter of some local media attention. gradually been silting up. “At every step of the way, this this crucial waterway,” Ms Tesch investigated” for coming official start date of July 1. Valley. “We are aware that the NSW “This has resulted, on occasion, into contact with a sandbank Liberal Government has shirked said. The new group replaces Central “New promotions to Sydney’s in ferries having to be diverted to Government has undertaken some its responsibility to the community “If Scot MacDonald is serious in the Ettalong Channel, Patonga when the ferry is unable interim dredging on the channel Coast Tourism, which had been Northern Beaches would be a to create safe and navigable about being the Parliamentary according to ferry operator responsible for promoting the good idea so they can get on the to safely navigate the market this year however this issue has waterways,” she said. Secretary for the Central Coast, Fantasea Cruising. region, jointly funded by the former ferry and come directly to our area not been resolved. channel,” she said. “I expect that the skipper will be then he actually needs to knock “On July 27, our vessel Gosford and Wyong Councils, for but I don’t think there is any need “Attempts to operate the ferry “Whilst we take every exonerated at the end of this, and I on those doors next to his in attempted to enter the channel on over 20 years. to do marketing further afield,” he precaution to ensure that there service are continually becoming hope that this investigation doesn’t Macquarie St and get the funding its way to Wagstaffe for the first “We want to see that money said. is communication with the public frustrated by the additional sand in leave a red mark on his record.” collection of the day,” Fantasea when there is a need to change the the channel,” she said. the Coast needs. being spent on promotion and that, Mr Altavilla said he would be Ms Tesch said she wrote to “If the channel remains in Palm Beach acting chief Ms Wendy ferry stops, we are very aware of in turn, will deliver more people prepared to give Affinity time to The letter from Ms Harch called the Minister for Planning, Mr its current state, there is a very Harch has stated in a letter to local to stay in our resorts and visit our settle in to the role before expecting the inconvenience and additional on residents to contact their local Paul Toole, and Parliamentary serious risk of harm to recreational residents on September 13. area,” Mr Altavilla said. measurable results from any of its travel time that this causes to MP and the media in support of Secretary for the Central Coast, and commercial vessels as well “The vessel, while attempting residents. Mr Altavilla said he used a strategies or campaigns. urgent dredging of the channel. Mr Scot MacDonald, in August as the potential for irrevocable to enter the channel, came into mixture of online promotion, “Any new organisation coming She said the ferry operator had “Fantasea… is very committed to raise her concerns about the damage to the confidence of local contact with the sand bank.” referrals and direct marketing to in to a new role needs at least 12 to providing local residents with a requested the NSW Government inadequate response from the operators. The service wax diverted to safe and reliable ferry service. existing clients to ensure a low months before it could produce conduct further urgent dredging Liberal Government. “We need to work to promote Patonga for the remainder of that vacancy rate at his own venue. results or even produce a strategy “However, it is the NSW of the marked channel to ensure it “It is unacceptable for the our strong tourism industry and day. “The Affinity promotions have to to have ready to put in place. Government’s obligation and duty was safe for the ferry to use. NSW Government to provide ensure there are no barriers to “Fantasea Cruising Palm Beach to maintain the marked channel be along the same lines as what “The first thing it needs to do is “We have advised that until just $150,000 in funding, which businesses that rely on the channel is not prepared to expose its ferry we do but with other mediums consider who is going to want to so that it is safe for vessels to the dredging takes place we will was clearly not enough to do an to operate.” skippers to criminal prosecution for navigate. including television and radio come and stay,” he said. continue to divert the ferry stop appropriate job, and then walk SOURCE: The NSW Government an event that occurred because advertising,” he said. “It is with the safety of our to Patonga in all situations where away,” she said. Media release, 11 Oct 2017 announced an additional $160,000 the channel is not being properly passengers in mind that the it appears that the ferry may be He said he did not believe “The NSW Government needs in emergency dredging the day maintained,” Ms Harch said. Russell Mills, Affinity Partnership region-wide promotions of the decision to divert the ferry is made. unable to enter the channel,” Ms Interview, 11 Oct 2017 to urgently invest in a long term after Ms Tesch’s statements. She said that during the 13 years Central Coast would help the “We have also communicated Harch said. Larry Altavilla, Peninsula solution to this problem. SOURCE: Fantasea had been operating with businesses on the Peninsula who SOURCE: the NSW Government Tourism Committee “If the government is willing to Media release, 21 Sep 2017 the ferry service between Palm Letter, 13 Sep 2017 depended on strong spending from regarding the state of the channel Reporter: Jackie Pearson Richard Mehrtens, Office Beach and Ettalong and Wagstaffe put $10 million over four years to Wendy Harch, Fantasea Cruising holiday makers and day trippers of Liesl Tesch MP fund dredging on the North Coast,

The $27.8 million application sought to modify a previouslyapproved DA from 2006 for a 60-unit self-care seniors’ living development to the latest proposal for a160-bed residential aged care facility. According to an assessment report prepared by Central Coast Council staff, the proposed modifications to the original consent would have included an additional storey to result in a three-storey building and changing a pitched roof to a flat roof. Car parking in the Section 96 application was actually reduced from 75 spaces to 53 and both the internal layout and external appearance of the development were altered. The staff report recommended “Council as consent authority refuse consent to the Section 96 (2) Part 7 application to modify Development Consent 30219 to the approved Senior Living and Ancillary Facilities.” The reasons given in the report to justify refusal included that the proposal was not substantially the same development originally approved and modified. “The proposal involves radical transformation from that approved,” the report said. “The proposal is not essentially and materially the same development due to the significant increase or change in floor space, height, number of storeys, value of the development, internal layout, external appearance, shadow impact, and change of use.” Other reasons for the refusal were listed as: “The additional impact on the vegetation in the conservation zone by increased overshadowing, buildings closer to root system of trees, use of nonnative species in landscaping, and construction of timber boardwalk through the conservation area.” The community has been campaigning to protect the

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Criminal investigation instigated against ferry skipper

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Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks with Ms Abagail Grimes, Ms Kylie Brown, Ryan Brown, Luke Brown, Mr Bob Walkley and Mr Taylor Martin at the ofﬁcial opening of the new McEvoy Oval amenities building

McEvoy oval amenities are ofﬁcially opened 16 October 2017

New amenities costing more than $800,000 at McEvoy Oval in Umina have been ofﬁcially opened. The amenities were jointly funded by Federal, State and local governments, with small contributions being made by local sporting groups. Despite the three levels of government issuing a joint media release, it was left to the Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, to ofﬁcially open the amenities on Friday, September 8. The facility currently supports training and competition for Woy Woy Little Athletics, Peninsula Touch Association and Southern Spirit Cricket Club. The upgrade launch was timed to coincide with the 2017 registration day for the Woy Woy Little Athletics Club. The Federal Government invested $304,000 into the project. The New South Wales Government contributed $225,000 and Central Coast Council $258,430. Woy Woy Peninsula Little Athletics put in $4000, Peninsula Touch Football Association $6000

and Southern Spirit Cricket Club $3000. The joint media statement said the new building was an investment in grassroots sport for the region. Ms Wicks, who said she was a long-term supporter of the project, joined the community for the opening and said the new building included a clubroom, canteen, storage rooms, and male and female amenities. “I’ve been hearing from many local families and organisations on the Peninsula about how the previous amenities building was run-down and unsafe so it’s great to be able to open this new facility for Umina,” Ms Wicks said. “Not only is McEvoy Oval home to over 1500 sporting participants per year, it’s also used by local schools for carnivals and gala days,” she said. “I’m thrilled that this upgrade is now complete, and commend all levels of Government and the hardworking community advocates who’ve made it possible.” In the joint statement, Federal Minister for Regional Development Ms Fiona Nash said: “These great new facilities will beneﬁt both local

sports and the greater community, promoting the growth of Umina and the surrounding areas.” New South Wales Minister for Sport Mr Stuart Ayres said in the statement that the signiﬁcant joint investment would increase accessibility to the main athletics centre on the Peninsula and ensure it can cater for more teams and players from interstate. “This major investment has also provided an economic boost for the region by creating 10 new jobs, ﬁve during construction alone,” Mr Ayres said. “A key component of the upgrade includes installation of a new irrigation system to encourage stronger turf establishment and growth,” said Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds. “Improved growth results in faster rehabilitation of the playing surface, allowing greater useability of the oval,” Mr Reynolds said.

Central Coast Council has taken over the event, and it will now become just one of 26 events in the regional festival. “This year we have expanded the Festival to Ettalong and Gosford, giving us more opportunities to activate the waterfronts all over the Central Coast,” said Council’s group leader Ms Julie Vaughan. The Lakes Festival, started by the former Wyong Council, is in its third year. Ms Vaughan said the 2017 festival would include 20 free events from November 10 to 19. She described the Oyster Festival as “a new event hub at

Ettalong”. “The Lakes Festival is just growing bigger each year and is now a true Coast-wide event,” Ms Vaughan said. “This year we have 26 events designed to activate, educate and celebrate our local waterways across 10 days at seven different locations so there’s certainly something for everyone.” She said the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival had agreed to become part of the Lakes Festival. She said the 10-day festival would feature a full program of sporting, family, cultural, educational and live music events on and surrounding the Central Coast’s waterways including the Ettalong foreshore.

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Woy Woy Sporties plan resubmitted New Labor councillor for Gosford West, Mr Richard Mehrtens

A proposal to redevelop speaks with Peninsula News journalist, Ms Jackie Pearson the Woy Woy Sporties bowling club on the corner of Brickwharf Road and North Burge Road has been amended and resubmitted to Central Coast Council.

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For first time, Central Councillors because he works in Thetheamended application, Coast by Newspapers has the Blackwall Road, Woy Woy, submitted Woy Woy Holdings electoral office of the Member for Pty Ltd, owners comprehensive of the club, has published Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch. already from video stimulated news onopposition the results Several other Councillors from the club’s residential neighbours of the Central Coast Council other wards were also interviewed. who intend to mount a concerted election. Pearl Beach resident and one campaign to You canstop fiitndfrom it going at of the founders of the Community ahead. coastcommunitynews.com.au. Plan Central Coast movement, Dr Brick resident Mr The Wharf video Rd news wrap-up Van Davy, also features on the Ross Cochrane said he had includes a comprehensive video news wrap-up. SOURCE: already written to all 15 councillors interview with, Mr Richard This is a first for Peninsula Joint media release, 7 Sep 2017 to voice his concerns about the Mehrtens, Labor’s newly-elected Tim Sowden, office of development. News, Central Coast Newspapers Lucy Wicks MP Councillor for the Gosford West and the Central Coast. The latest proposal has Les White, office of Fiona Nash MP Ward. the number seniors’ An artist's impression of the residential flat buildings Mr Mehrtens told ofPeninsula Anna Hindson, office of reduced SOURCE: units frombe 87 Stuart Ayres MP housing News that he will onetoof 63, the because it won’t Website, 15 Sep 2017 park with 136 spaces. upgrade the existing site and will be rebuilt. over four storeys Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council spread most accessible Centralinstead Coast Coastcommunitynews.com.au The site would include two complement recent growth and “The club was originally built on of five. community land but then it got into residential flat buildings and one development in Woy Woy. THIS ISSUE contains 48 articles - Read more news items for thisMrissue at www.peninsulanews.info Cochrane said he, and “The development responds financial trouble and the current mixed-use building with shared New funding will ensure Clean4Shore’s work on Brisbane Water continues his neighbours, believed the owner purchased it for little more basement carparking and a to population growth and the proposal was “exactly the same need for additional, high quality basement bowling green. than land value,” he said. levelErina less Street, so barelyGosford any Offibut ce:one 120c The gross floor area of the accommodation for seniors in The latest proposal was difference”. Phone: 4325 7369 submitted to Council on October existing building is 1235 square proximity to the town centre of are1056, so many questions Mail: “There PO Box Gosford 225016 and given a value of just over metres and the gross floor area of Woy Woy,” the report said. about the new application,” Mr “The proposal is compatible $30.3 million, down from $37.2 the proposed new building would E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Cochrane said. be 9905 square metres, according with recent infill development and million. Website: www.centralcoastnews.net “The proposal released a the desired future character of the The redeveloped site would to the application to Council. couple of months ago showed A report lodged on behalf of area.” include seniors’ housing the land as zoned RE2 but in the The developer has also argued independent living units, a new the developer in support of their letter we received from Council Woy Woy Sporties Club, retail plans said: “The proposal is their proposal would stimulate on Monday, October 23, it has tenancies and a basement car an opportunity to invest in and the local economy, complement been rezoned R2 so I have asked for clarification of how that can happen,” he said. According to documents submitted in support of the proposal, the site is zoned RE2 In addition to the program’s The Clean4Shore program for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, Private Recreation and R2 Low has received a $250,000 and welcomed the opportunity to focus on preserving the coastal Density Residential. grant to continue cleaning continue its working relationship waterways habitats, Clean4Shore ‘It has also been my with Clean4Shore for the next actively promoted and recognised understanding that the front the role of indigenous people in three years. local waterways. diagonal half of the bowling “Our environment is a conserving biological diversity, This program, which aims to greens has always been Counciland encouraged protect, enhance, rehabilitate or unique and delicate biological promoted owned land leased to the club until restore ecosystems and natural infrastructure requiring ongoing ecologically sustainable practices 2027 but the developer has now habitats, control or eradicate weeds care and maintenance to ensure and facilitated adaptation to put in an application that shows and invasive species and conserve it long term health and prosperity,” climate change, she said. residential units on that land so “Central Coast Council is biological diversity, has been Clr Smith said. how could it have been sold if it “This program, with its focus committed to delivering a vibrant successful in helping maintain the was community land? sustainable community overall health of local waterways, on involving the community, and “I am not opposed to including lagoons, Brisbane Water including school students and for all its residents and this development but not four storeys and the Lower Hawkesbury River, local volunteers, not only helps funding announcement for the and at least keep one bowling according to Central Coast mayor deliver cleaner waterways but Clean4Shore program supports green for the community. also provides ongoing education this vision,” Cr Smith said. Cr Jane Smith. “We have so few community SOURCE: Cr Smith said the Council was and training for locals invested in facilities left, I would hate to Media release, 6 Oct 2017 pleased with the announcement preserving our wonderful natural see another public facility gone Jane Smith, Central Coast Council The existing bowling green looking north west of the grant by Federal Member environment.”

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Mariners unlucky not to get three points against Melbourne Victory

he Central Coast Mariners were unlucky not to come out of their home match against Melbourne Victory with three points when the sides met at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, October 29. The 1-1 final score meant both teams walked away with a point, just enough to keep Central Coast off the bottom of the table, still one point ahead of their next opponent, Brisbane Roar. The Central Coast Mariners were lucky to make it to half time without conceding but redeemed themselves in the second half with stylish attacking football, excellent individual performances, and several missed opportunities. The first half was relatively lacklustre, with the visitors having more shots on goal and Victory’s imported striker, Leroy George, taking full advantage of the absence of esteemed Melbourne Victory attacker, Besart Berisha, who was serving a two-game ban, to show the Central Coast crowd what he was made of. A crazy start to the match saw both teams with a chance in the first minute of play. George played Mark Milligan, who shot from close range, but Tom Glover made an impressive save to keep the scores locked at 0-0. The Mariners returned serve straight away with a counter of their own, which resulted in a set piece opportunity that Victory defended well. Just moments later, there was a defensive mix up that saw Danny De Silva almost steal the ball from Victory’s goalkeeper, Lawrence Thomas, but the away team escaped unpunished. The Mariners continued to

Connor Pain attacking

impose themselves on the match with the majority of possession and chances in the opening stages. The damage from the home side was being done predominantly on the right side through Storm Roux. But it was Andrew Hoole’s ball from the right that went closest to putting the Mariners on the scoresheet when he ran onto a through ball from Roux. In the 24th minute, Hoole’s ball flew into the area, but Thomas Deng reached it just in time to clear for a corner. The final 15 minutes of the first half saw the Victory edge themselves back into the contest, earning more possession and time in the front third, but the teams went to the sheds at 0-0. The stand-out player for the Mariners in the first half was Andrew Hoole, but at times, he looked completely isolated and without help whenever he attempted to make attacking plays. The Mariners enjoyed the majority of possession in the first half but did not take advantage and looked outplayed at times as the

clever-footed George and Victory’s other stalwarts made it a tricky affair for the young Mariners. The Mariners versus Victory match was the traditional Pink round, dedicated to raising money for women’s cancer support services on the Coast. The Mariners were without Roux in the second half, who left the field in the final minute of the first half with an ankle injury, to be replaced by Jake McGing. “Storm Roux got kicked in the ankle that he broke,” said Head Coach, Mr Paul Okon, after the game. “Hopefully it’s not too bad, he’s been selected for New Zealand.” Victory came out of the blocks flying in the second half, and went close to taking the lead when Troisi broke on the left before playing Barbarouses, but the shot was wide. From then on, it was all Mariners, and they hit the lead in the 58th minute, when Connor Pain cut in from the left and let rip on a stunning shot that flew into the top corner. Less than 10 minutes later, George levelled the scores for

Tom Hiariej on the ball

Victory with a precision freekick. With 25 minutes left to play, the Mariners threw everything they had at Muscat’s Melbourne Victory and looked certain to win. In the 72nd minute, Pain put his laces through a powerful volley bound for the top corner, but sent the goalposts shaking when it bounced off the apex. Then, in the dying stages, substitute Kwabena Appiah, rounded Thomas before pulling the trigger on what looked to be the winner. Appiah’s shot also thumped off the upright and the score stayed locked at 1-1. With almost the final play of the game, in the 95th minute, a cross came in from the right to Appiah, who connected well with a header, but Thomas was on hand to make a save. After 96 minutes of end to end football, Melbourne Victory managed to hold on to their undefeated, 13-game run against the Mariners, but only just. The post-match consensus was that the Mariners deserved the three points. The only individual who

begged to differ was Victory’s Head Coach, Mr Kevin Muscat, who told the media postmatch that he was too focused on his own team to offer any words of wisdom to the hosts. Mariners’ Coach, Mr Paul Okon, said there were some draws that felt like a loss and some that felt like a win, and he wasn’t sure how to take this one. “No-one probably would have begrudged us if we had won it in the end,” Mr Okon said. “We had some really, really good chances to score, an open goal, sometimes they go in, and tonight it hits the post,” he said. “That’s probably the closest we’ve come to a complete 95plus minutes, which is why we were in a really good chance of winning. “We knew Melbourne Victory would come at us hard, they still haven’t won their first game either and they are a team that likes to really lift the tempo and try to muscle you out of it, but I think we held our own, and throughout the game, played some really good football.

“Kabsy [Kwabena Appiah] came on and could have won it in the end with an open goal and a header. “It wasn’t easy for Jake McGing to come on a minute before half time, so everyone contributes. “I think throughout our four games, our defence has done its job. “Confidence and belief has not wavered, everyone is on board, and we know that our first win will come, but we want to make sure that we keep performing and working hard with the football style that we’re playing.” Stand out performances were Connor Pain’s goal and Apiah’s off-the-bench performance, that should have resulted in a goal. Golec’s footwork in defence was, at times, stunning. The Victory’s free kick was soft and arguably not deserved, but garnered the Victory the point they needed to prevent the Mariners from a well-deserved three points in front of their core supporters. Coaching staff spoke to Connor Pain during the week about how to approach the match against his former club. It worked well because Pain scored a sensational opener and almost took the headlines with his second strike. “That’s what Connor Pain can deliver,” Mr Okon said. “We knew Melbourne Victory were coming and it’s never easy coming up against your old club. “He scores a great goal, the one that could have gone in would have been an even better goal.” Source: Media release, Oct 29 Tyson Scott, CC Mariners Match report, Oct 29 Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory Jackie Pearson, journalist Noel Fisher, photos

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