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Sub-branches encouraged to apply for memorial upgrades The Davistown RSL War Memorial and Gosford Cenotaph will be upgraded under the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorial Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the region has a proud military history. “Both Davistown RSL War Memorial and Gosford Cenotaph hold special significance to our community so I am pleased to see restoration work being done to keep the memorials in good condition,” he said. “I encourage every RSL Club and Sub-Branch across the Central Coast to apply for the next round of funding. “It is so important we do everything we can to keep every Central Coast war memorial in the best condition, providing the community with every opportunity to pay their respects and acknowledge the enormous service and sacrifice made by our veteran
It is disturbing that the Wamberal Taskforce is downgrading the issue of sand renourishment in its agenda (“Wamberal community says sand nourishment must stay on agenda”, CCN 319), despite the fact that this is an important concern for a considerable segment of the community.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, with members of Gosford RSL Sub-branch at the Gosford cenotaph
community.” Minister for Veterans Natalie Ward said recognising those who served and respecting military history is crucial. “By funding these initiatives, the NSW Government is acknowledging the important service and sacrifice of our veterans in their communities,” Ward said. “We are committed to backing projects which shine a light on our veterans, enrich communities and heighten our
understanding of our military efforts both past and present.” Applications for the second round of the Community War Memorial Fund opened on November 11. For more information, visit: https://www.veterans.nsw. gov.au/heritage/communitywar-memorials-fund. Source: Media release, Nov 9 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch
Appeal for pedestrian safety FORUM
Can someone please explain why there is not a proper crossing out near the retirement places in Karalta Rd, Erina? It’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt or
worse. I’m reasonably OK and it is still a worry. Speed limit is 50km per hour,
but no one slows to let anyone cross safely. I appeal to Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, to do something ASAP. Email, Nov 4 Brian Summers, Erina
Is it not the law? FORUM
After observing yet another dog defecating upon my verge as its owner obliviously stood by, I am wondering whether dog owners are as irresponsible as their charges.
NEWS & FORUM PAGE 15 Campaign to close off choices for Wamberal FORUM
Is it not the law to clean up their messes afterwards? I am currently investigating such options as a hidden
camera to publish their photographs on a community web site, some sort of a dog repellent, etc. Email, Nov 9 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford
This gives the impression that the Taskforce has already decided on its priorities and is pushing one course of action, at a time when there remains great controversy over the best solution. Where is the Coastal Zone Management Plan that should be guiding this decision in a regional context? As usual, the Council is dragging behind, waiting Micawberlike for something to turn up, so that, at the moment, it seems that the influence of a small minority of interested parties is driving the Taskforce in a direction not necessarily to the long-time benefit of Central Coast residents as a whole. The display of suggested designs for a seawall, without any overall demonstration of how this will affect the whole beach, without any engineering detail, without any cost-benefit analysis and without any juxtaposition of non-seawall options, is obviously intended to suggest that the course of action is limited, whereas this is far from the case. Just as the Administrator would like us to believe that nine is the magic number for councillors (and no other choice is open), it appears there is a campaign to close off choices for the future of Wamberal beach. For instance, I have yet to see a no-action possibility analysed and costed, whereas, on the face of it, this might be the most
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obvious course to be considered. Perhaps, the Taskforce will resolve all these conflicts to everybody’s satisfaction, although that looks extremely
unlikely at the moment. However, at the very least, the Taskforce should be scrupulous to avoid any appearance of partiality in its deliberations. Email, Nov 22 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy
Peat Island and Mooney Mooney planning proposal Property and Development NSW proposes to rezone Peat Island and Mooney Mooney. The aim is to revitalise this treasured location through new housing, community facilities and job opportunities. The department has submitted the proposal to Central Coast Council. The proposal has also been released to the public for feedback from Monday 20 September to Monday 20 December 2021. View the planning proposal at the Central Coast Council portal yourvoiceourcoast.com/pipp During the exhibition period, we invite you to join one of our information sessions or get in touch with our team if you have questions.
1. Join an online community information session on the following date: Wednesday 8 December 2021 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm To register for a session please use the QR code below.
2. Call 1800 749 232 3. Send an email
PDNSW_Projects@property.nsw.gov.au
For more information, to ask questions or sign up for project updates, please visit our website: dpie.nsw.gov.au/peat-mooney
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