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Land sale for railway facility deferred

A view of Turpentine Rd, Kangy Angy under water in January

Kangy Angy land sale supported by some

ot all Kangy Angy residents are opposed to the development of an inter-city train maintenance facility in the area.

The proposed intercity fleet maintenance site during local floods

decision to sell land at Kangy Angy to Transport for NSW has been deferred by Wyong Council for two months to allow residents to make further representations to Transport for NSW regarding possible alternate locations for the facility.

Spokesperson for the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Mr Tony Caldersmith spoke against the sale of the land at the Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, March 23, describing it as ecologically sensitive floodplain land to be sold to make way for a railway fleet maintenance facility. “There is compelling evidence that the site is unsuitable for the proposed development given the flooding and environmental constraints of the land… alternative sites without those constraints are available and should be taken up,” Mr Caldersmith said. The land would be

rezoned to make way for the rail facility. “No less than four endangered floodplain ecological communities occur within the site and it provides foraging and habitat for a range of threatened and critically engendered species including yellow-bellied gliders, squirrel gliders and the powerful owl. “Also, a tributary of Ourimbah Creek flowing through the site is a known biodiversity ‘hot-spot’ for rare and threatened amphibian species such as the green and golden bell-frog and the green-thighed frog,” he said. “We don’t want our

wildlife to be railroaded.” According to the Environmental Issues Report prepared by Conacher Consulting, December 2015, the Land and Environment Court would be likely to find that the site is unsuitable for the proposed development. The site also presents considerable constraints in terms of flooding and bushfire and a development of the type and scale proposed would be likely to have an unacceptable and significant impact on a number of species or their habitats. The report found

that the proposal would significantly impact on endangered ecological communities, PCTs that contain threatened species habitat, areas that contain habitat for vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered threatened species, wildlife habitat linkages and a riparian area and watercourse of fourth order and an important wetland area. It further states that alternative sites for the proposal which would result in a reduced impact on local biodiversity should be investigated. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Environmental Issues Report Summary, Dec 2015 Michelle Nicholson, Kangy Angy Residents Action Group

One such resident, Mr Dean Innes spoke at Wyong Council on March 23 in favour of the proposed sale of council land to Transport for NSW. “There is a group of people in the north of the street who would like to see it proceed,” he said. Mr Innes said the development would create the opportunity for a new land bridge to deal with flooding and even a children’s playground. According to Mr Innes, Transport for NSW had promised a landscaped buffer to make sure the facility was permanently hidden. “We’ve also engaged our own planner to look at various ways to get around development restrictions in the area and this development is a

solution to some of those problems. In responding to questions from Cr Doug Vincent, a representative of the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Mr Tony Caldersmith said Transport for NSW had said it was too early to discuss community benefits. “The railway people said it was all too early; they were not going to talk about that yet, we are not down to that level of planning,” Mr Caldersmith said. Mr Caldersmith also confirmed that Wyong Council had not, at any stage, approached residents about the idea of selling the land to Transport for NSW.

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Eileen celebrates her 102nd birthday

Services NSW instructed its call centre staff not to advise the public of its shuttle bus service from Woy Woy to Gosford, Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has claimed.

Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday

the last six years.” Ms Banks said her lifetime achievement had been learning to use a computer when she was 82 years old. “My typing skills helped me immensely. “I enjoy playing games, sending emails to family and friends and surfing the net. “I also like to read biographies, poetry and writing poetry. “In my younger days I used to enjoy cooking, sewing, knitting and making jams and chutney. “I like to keep my mind active with my computer and will often

google things of interest to increase my knowledge. “It took me a long time to settle into life at Peninsula Village, but I’m quite happy now. “I enjoy visits to the wellness centre and most days I do my own thing, which is to play games on my computer or iPad, emailing and Face Timing my daughters Sonja and Gillian in England. “The staff at Peninsula Village are wonderful and very caring,” she said. Submission, 26 Feb 2016 Eileen Banks, Woy Woy

Services NSW cancels shuttle bus Services NSW has cancelled a promised shuttle bus between the Peninsula and the Gosford Services NSW Centre due to “low patronage”. “A shuttle bus between Woy Woy and the Gosford Service Centre was provided though was cancelled due to low patronage,” a statement from the media unit of

Services NSW said. The statement also provided a phone number 137788, that residents on restricted licenses or who cannot get to the Gosford Services NSW Centre for other reasons, can call to make an appointment with a mobile service. The number connects the caller with the first point of contact for all Services NSW inquiries. The Peninsula News called

the number and was told that appointments could be made with the mobile service each Wednesday at the Peninsula Community Centre. Since being made available in October 2015, there have been 112 customers served out of a possible 390 booking spaces as at February 8. Media statement, 19 Feb 2016 Dom Costello, Services NSW

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The shuttle bus service has now been stopped due to lack of patronage. Ms Smith said she discovered the “misleading and inflammatory” instruction after initially ringing the call centre as an ordinary member of the public. Her call also revealed that call centre staff were unaware of the difference between the shuttle bus service and the “mobile service” offered at the Peninsula Community Centre, and call centre was also telling callers that a mobile service did not exist. Ms Smith rang the call centre herself after she was told by residents that when they rang the designated phone number to make an appointment for their RMS business using the mobile service, they were advised that there was no such service and they needed to go to Gosford. “When the phone was answered, sure enough I was informed that there was no such service available. “Without revealing who I was, I asked the very pleasant young lady to check further. “After waiting on hold for a while, the operator came back to me and I was informed that she had contacted the Services NSW office in Gosford and they had advised her that there had been such a service but that it had been discontinued as the bus service had never been used. “It then became apparent that the operator was talking about a different service, not the mobile service located at the Peninsula Community Centre. “I then identified myself as the local member of parliament and explained that I thought there was some confusion as the service was still operating. “The officer then kindly read to me a letter that was on her

computer advising staff that there was a shuttle bus service available to pick up qualifying RMS customers from the old RTA site in Woy Woy and take them to the Gosford Services NSW facility. “I was further told that there was no need for people to book this service as it was a round-trip service that ran on a continuous basis. “The officer, after having read further down the information on her computer, told me that there was an instruction that this service was not to be advised to the public. “Between lack of advice to the community of the mobile RMS licensing facility and a phantom shuttle bus service that the community wasn’t to be told about, there is little wonder that the service is not as fully utilised as it could be. “A service that is not allowed to be advised to the public can hardly be expected to be in high demand. “No one was aware of the secret service to Gosford.” Ms Smith said that the mobile service came into being after the Baird Government closed RTA centre in Woy Woy, to assist the elderly living on the Peninsula. “Unfortunately, advertising and notification to residents living on the Peninsula advising them of the service has been close to nonexistent,” she said. “People still visit my office on a regular basis asking for help due to the difficulties they have in accessing RMS services in Gosford. “These people are totally ignorant that the mobile service is available to them. “It really is a bad state of affairs when our State Government is blaming the elderly in our community for not utilising services they are kept totally ignorant of. “I fought long and hard alongside local residents to keep RMS service facilities on the Peninsula and that fight is far from over. Media statement, 3 Mar 2016 Jane Letteri, Ofﬁce of Kathy Smith

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Liberals refuse to support call for independent inquiry he Central C o a s t ’ s two NSW Government sitting members, member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald have refused to support the Mountain Districts Association’s calls for an independent inquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landﬁll.

Coast community News also asked Central Coast’s Labor MPs whether or not they were prepared to publicly support the community’s calls for an independent inquiry. At the time of going to press we had not received a response. Mr MacDonald said he would “continue to take the advice of the responsible minister and the appropriate state agencies in the management of the Mangrove Mountain landﬁll. “That advice is that the operator is compliant with its consent and conditions,” Mr MacDonald said. “We have an obligation to act on evidence and will continue to closely monitor the landﬁll,” he said. Mr Crouch also referred the matter back to the minister for the environment and heritage

A leachate pond on the landﬁll site showing two exit pipes in the bank, upper one (left of middle) allegedly used for discharge

and assistant minister for planning, Mr Mark Speakman. In a written statement, Mr Speakman said: “I am advised that the results from monitoring by water quality experts from the Office of Environment and Heritage have not shown any evidence to suggest the landfill is having a negative impact on the Ourimbah catchment water quality or stream health. “This is also backed by the annual ground water quality monitoring reports submitted to the EPA by the landfill operators, as well

as catchment and drinking water quality monitoring by Wyong Water,” he said. “The EPA will continue to monitor the landﬁll site, conduct regular water quality testing and will make these results available to the community,” he said. Mr Speakman did not answer several questions sent to his ofﬁce by Coast Community News. In response to a question as to whether the minister believed the EPA could be relied on to make a reasonable assessment of any possible threat to the Central Coast’s

water supply posed by the landfill, given that the authority stands to make millions of dollars’ worth of fees associated with reinstating the landfill operator’s licence, Mr Speakman said, “Waste levies paid on waste deposited at the Mangrove Mountain site go into consolidated government revenue.” He was also asked if he had received the 170page submission from the Mountain Districts Association calling for an independent commission of inquiry into the landfill

and he was asked to declare whether or not he would support the community’s calls for such an investigation. Mr Speakman’s statement did not directly answer either of those two questions. Meanwhile, Dr Stephen Goodwin from the Mountain Districts Association called the EPA’s Environment Line to report a pollution incident on Tuesday, March 1. “The complaint was about discharge from one of the sedimentation ponds on the Mangrove Mountain

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Waste Landfill site (EPL 11395),” Dr Goodwin said. “Discoloured water in this discharge was running downhill into the catchment of the Ourimbah Creek system and the Central Coast water supply and had been for some time,” he said. “The discharge is an irrefutable fact and is a constant flow coming from the landfill site. “The most likely origin of the flow is from a sedimentation via two PVC pipes embedded in the pond wall in a strip of wall adjacent to the Mangrove Mountain golf course. “Both pipes are set at a low level so that when the pond is fuller, as is the case presently, these pipes are not obvious. “To ascertain the location of these pipes would require a deliberate effort to access this area from within the site and they may not be visible even then, due to the turbidity of the water. “In relation to this matter, later on Tuesday, I was rung by an officer of the EPA who had attended the Mangrove Mountain Waste Landfill site during the day, regarding the details of my pollution complaint. “In the course of this I was asked to provide photographic evidence, which I did. “Earlier, I had been rung by Ms Jenny Lange, acting head of EPA Waste, Newcastle, to discuss Continued P3

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The club sees the rezoning as an opportunity to ensure its long-term viability and to give back to the community by investing $14 million. Wyong Council has also stated it is committed to providing a range of housing types. “This includes promoting more affordable housing options on sites which are well located in terms of public transport, shops and services,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. A report to the March 10 council meeting concluded that an assessment of the application considered: the existing strategic framework; potential impacts the proposed land use may have on the land; and relevant policy resolutions of council. “This assessment has identified that the request has sufficient strategic justification,” the report to council said. Council resolved to accept the report’s recommendation to prepare a planning proposal to amend the Wyong Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and send it to the Department of Planning and Environment. “Our population is set to grow by 50,000 over the next 15 years and we really do need to deliver a lot more housing,” Cr Eaton said. The development proposal applies to land

The proposed concept plan for the Doyalson manufactured home estate (left) and it’s location (right)

directly north of the Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club. It is currently zoned RU6 Transition and would be rezoned to RE2 Private Recreation, which would permit a Manufactured Home Estate (MHE). The site (Lot 49 DP 707586 and Lot 7 DP 240685) comprises 21.69 hectares on the Pacific Hwy at Doyalson. Lot 49 currently contains two buildings: one is leased to an independent party; the second contains amenities. The lot also has cricket nets and remnant vegetation. Lot 7 contains no buildings and the site of the proposed home village is generally clear of vegetation and is used for the RAW Challenge. The site adjoins Delta land to the east (Munmorah Power Station) and a hydroponics establishment to the north. RU6 zoning is a holding zone providing a limited range of uses to ensure the land remains fit for

the long-term intended purpose. In the case of Lot 7, that long-term purpose is a development precinct within the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan (NWSSP). The landowner has previously investigated development opportunities but “due to future subsurface mining of the area for coal, the Mine Subsidence Board has objected to each proposal,” the report explained. Options already considered: residential subdivision; retirement facility; tourist accommodation; mixed tourist and residential accommodation; and a motel. The concept shows the manufactured home estate located within Lot 7 with a lit pathway linking it to existing playing fields and club facilities. The concept plan also included walking and cycling tracks, a games room, indoor swimming pool, a manager’s residence

and site office. “The proposal will enable Doyalson-Wyee RSL Club to better utilise its existing land holdings,” the report said. The RAW challenge is proposed to be relocated to the existing playing fields (subject to consent). “The use of the site as an MHE may be an interim use until mining constraints have been resolved and this use has been given ‘in principle’ support from the Mine Subsidence Board, according to the report. Future plans for the Doyalson-Wyee RSL will be centred around health associated uses with the recently constructed gymnasium. The club intendeds to expand the function room. It also intends to add a ‘pop-up’ library. The RE2 Private Recreation permits caravan parks and therefore manufactured home estates as well as a variety of other uses. “These housing forms offer lower cost housing

options and increase the mix of housing types available for the area,” the report said. Wyong Council had taken actions to minimise the opportunity for caravan parks “to become a more dominant part of the local housing offer by limiting the creation of additional non-tourist caravan parks and MHEs in Wyong Shire.” In 2003, for instance, Wyong Council resolved: “That Council records its opposition as a matter of policy to the creation or expansion of further nontourist caravan parks or manufactured home estates within the shire.” The resolution also sought to limit conversion of tourist sites to permanent accommodation, which reduced the number of tourist accommodation sites in the shire. However, in December 2012, a report on Planning Controls to Support Housing Affordability and Choice in Wyong Shire included nine

recommendations that directly related to promoting caravans and manufactured homes as affordable housing options. None of those recommendations was approved when the report was considered by the Economic Employment Development Committee (EEDC) in 2013. A l t h o u g h recommending that council moved ahead with seeking a gateway determination for the rezoning, it noted that the proposal was inconsistent with the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan “as it is proposing residential development on land that has been identified for employment in the long term. “The timing of the rezoning of the land for employment purposes will be impacted by future coal extraction. “This has an indeterminate timing but is likely to be longer than 15 years. The assessment concluded that the site could accommodate a MHE in the short term provided that the land has the potential to be used for future employment purposes … once mining has been completed in the area. “The proposal does not involve community title subdivision which means that the existing land holding will not be further fragmented.

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osford Council funding to Central Coast Tourism will cease on July 1, 2017 and the future of the organisation will not be decided until a new, merged Central Coast Council is up and running.

Rail underpass under threat Transport for NSW appears to be backing away from its commitment to complete the second stage of the Woy Woy rail underpass project. It has increased its estimates of project completion costs from $52 million to $115 million. No progress has been made on the second stage of the project since Gosford Council announced last August it had started preconstruction activities on the stage the council estimates will cost $36 million. Stage two of the project at Bulls Hill was to include the construction of a new vehicle underpass at Nagari Rd, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge. The NSW Government has so far committed $52 million in funding to help council design and implement the Rawson Road Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project. The deputy mayor for Gosford Cr Craig Doyle said council had written to the State Government to confirm its position in relation to the project several months ago and had not yet received a reply. “Months ago the design and construction of the bridge was completely taken over by Transport

with us including the final costing and ultimate design certification works for the road but obviously, with that sort of project, you are not going to go and do the roadworks until the rail and bridge work is done,” he said. Mr Anderson said the required rail work would include closures and, due to the fact the level crossing is on the main north-south rail line, those closures can only occur at certain times. “Which is why the project is a long and protracted process,” he said. “The pedestrian underpass, before it was completed, required a couple of closures to allow that work to happen,” he said Mr Anderson said he could confirm that the overall project did involve plans for the straightening of Woy Woy Rd around the Bays. “But that was never included in the current stages or works, it was a future stage that was announced by Mr Barry O’Farrell when he was trying to become premier,” he said. Gosford Council had started acquiring land to accommodate the road straightening but Mr Anderson said those acquisitions had been put on hold. He said he did not know the time frame for the completion of the Rawson Rd rail bridge.

“The project team meet pretty regularly to talk about it,” he said. Transport for NSW dismissed a request from Peninsula News to confirm when designs and costings would be complete, when their part of the stage two works would commence and whether they had a completion date. “This is actually a Gosford Council project,” the Transport for NSW media unit claimed. “They have your enquiry and will be able to give you an update on the project”. However, Gosford Council’s director of construction and operations Mr Stan Antczak said: “Because of technical issues to do with occupation of the railway line at some future part of the stage two construction, the bridge component went back to Transport for NSW to undertake design and construct. “At this period of time we are waiting on formal advice from the minister about where the project is heading,” Mr Antczak said. The Rawson Road Level Crossing Replacement Project was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in December 2013 and was to be completed over four stages. The aims of the project were to address safety concerns

associated with the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd, upgrade the road and drainage infrastructure and improve traffic movement through Woy Woy. Stage one, the Rawson Rd pedestrian underpass and Shoalhaven Dve existing rail bridge augmentation were completed in 2015. Stage two included Shoalhaven Dve along Nagari Rd to Woy Woy Rd (north). Stage three was the upgrade of Rawson Rd to Soalhaven Dve including an upgrade to Waterview St. The final stage involved works to Woy Woy Rd (north) at Bulls Hill up to Banyo Close. The Peninsula News has asked parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald, shadow minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris and member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith to comment on the status of the project. Interview, 16 Mar 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Interview, 17 Mar 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Interview, 17 Mar 2016 Stan Antczak, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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for NSW,” he said. Since then the costings for project completion have escalated from $52 million to $115 million but no explanation or information about the increase has been provided by the department to Gosford Council. Cr Doyle said Gosford Council still had $12 million to complete its share of the works but Transport for NSW has said that it would not have a problem if the council went ahead and spent those funds on other projects. “Gosford Council has not slowed this project down, in fact, we are seeking to get it finished,” Cr Doyle said. “There has been no justification of why Transport for NSW has costed its completion at two times everyone else’s costs. “Any way you look at it this is not an acceptable position and it looks like Transport for NSW is shaking in its commitment to get the project done,” he said. Gosford Council chief Mr Paul Anderson confirmed that responsibility for certain parts of the project were now with Transport for NSW, including the underpass. “They have been doing a whole range of design and costing exercises,” Mr Anderson said. “Other parts of the project are

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Doyalson RSL to develop a 139 site manufactured home estate he DoyalsonWyee RSL is seeking to rezone nearby vacant land so it can develop a 139-site manufactured home estate.

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Peninsula Village resident Ms Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Eileen was born in the East End of London and spent her childhood at New Cross attending Brockley Central School. She then attended Lewisham College where she studied shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, geography, French and English, which enabled her to become a secretary. “I enjoyed work and retained many of the skills I learnt during my career,” Ms Banks said. “My father, Robert, died when I was four years old but I still had a happy childhood,” she said. “I used to enjoy playing in the snow and was a bit of a prankster who liked to participate in the school plays, often with the leading role.” Eileen was also a keen swimmer and won many medals. “My youngest daughter moved to Australia and had her first child. “She wanted her mum close so I moved to Australia in 1974 to be closer to them. “I settled in Cremorne and worked as a secretary in Sussex St, Sydney. “I moved around for a few years and then settled here on the Coast eight years ago and have been a resident at Peninsula Village for

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Council resolved to enter into a one year agreement with Central Coast Tourism, for the period from July 2016 to June 2017, at its ordinary meeting on March 22. Central Coast Tourism had earlier that day announced that 2015 had been a record-breaking year for tourism in the region. “The latest ﬁgures released by Tourism Research Australia indicate the value of the local visitor economy has surpassed $900 million,” said Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyn Abernethy. That is a 25 per cent year on year growth for the visitor economy and, according to Ms Abernethy, the impressive results were delivered as a result of marketing, industry collaboration, new product and the Australian dollar. Central Coast Tourism is a regional tourism body responsible for destination management, marketing and development. It has been funded by two key stakeholders: Wyong Council ($150,000 per annum) and Gosford Council ($416,210 per annum). The likely amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils was one of the reasons for ceasing the

organisation’s funding. The scale of a new Central Coast council may provide the opportunity to deliver this tourism function in-house, according to Gosford Council. Gosford Council entered into a Deed of Agreement with Central Coast Tourism in 2007 for the organisation to build a Tourist Information Centre, administration ofﬁces and carpark. Council agreed at the time to provide a grant of $190,000 and a loan of $190,000 for constructing the facility on land at Kariong owned by the NSW Government. Central Coast Tourism (as of March) owes Gosford Council $110,484.58 and it has three vehicles owned and registered in Gosford Council’s name. The future ownership of the vehicles has been a

matter of correspondence between Central Coast Tourism and Gosford Council since August 2015. “The contribution that Gosford Council has made to Central Coast Tourism over time has been signiﬁcant,” according to a staff report to council’s ordinary meeting on March 22. “Questions have also been raised over a long period of time on value for money considerations and beneﬁts for the tourism sector and the community as a whole,” the report to council said. According to the report, a key part of the council’s Economic Development Strategy is to review its ongoing role and alignment of goals with Central Coast Tourism. In addition to the impact of a large, combined Central

Coast regional council on tourism, the NSW Government is currently reviewing Destination NSW which may have large-scale impacts on all regional tourist organisations and that report is due shortly. The report to Gosford Council also stated that a recent brieﬁng from Central Coast Tourism to Gosford and Wyong Councils requesting that funding continue until 30 June 2017 highlighted a number of areas for improvement. In December, both Councils provided four options to the Central Coast Tourism board: an exit strategy and a oneyear marketing strategy if funding ceased on June 30, 2017; an exit strategy if council funding ceased on June 30, 2016; an exit strategy if funding ceased on December 31, 2016;

or present a long term plan that identiﬁed an improved model to drive enhanced performance by the organisation if funding continued beyond 2017. On February 11, the chairman and treasurer of Central Coast Tourism made a presentation to both councils and recommended funding continued until June 30, 2017. According to the staff report to Gosford Council, some of the advantages of continuing funding for another year were: continued marketing momentum; continuation of Destination NSW campaigns; and continuation of the NSW Trade Investment Business Events Tourism Attraction Project. According to the report, Central Coast Tourism has eight full-time employees plus casuals and volunteers.

At a meeting on March 10, Wyong Council resolved to also continue funding until June 30, 2017, subject to Gosford Council’s agreement to the same terms. Central Coast Tourism will be required to pay all outstanding loans to Gosford Council by June 30, 2017 but will be required to return the three vehicles on or before June 30, 2016. In a written statement, the chair of Central Coast Tourism, Mr Sam Panetta said: “Central Coast Tourism’s board is pleased that Gosford Council resolved to continue funding the organisation until June 30, 2017. “The tourism industry on the Central Coast delivers signiﬁcant beneﬁts to the local economy,” Mr Panetta said. “Over the next 15 months, Central Coast Tourism will work with both councils and consult with the new council entity to ensure the continued development of this vital sector of the local economy,” he said. “One key project Central Coast Tourism will drive is the next Destination Management Plan for the Visitor Economy 2017-2020, along with maintaining the destination’s presence in domestic and international markets.”

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Bright sashes were wrapped around special trees in the Brisbane Ave Reserve at Umina for International Day of the Forrest and Tree

Trees Day sashes protest Council plans Residents who live around the reserve at 195 and 196 Brisbane Ave, Umina, wrapped trees in the reserve in sashes to mark the International Day of the Forest and the Tree on Sunday, March 20. A tree in Jumbuck Cres Reserve at Woy Woy was decorated for International Day of the Forrest and Tree

Their action was part of the Save Central Coast Reserves

campaign. Bright coloured sashes were wrapped around special trees in reserves on the Peninsula to mark the community’s opposition to plans by Gosford Council to reclassify and potentially sell several reserves. Trees in the Jumbuck Cres Reserve in Woy Woy were also dressed in red sashes for the

occasion. Reserves in Pozieres St, Umina, Abion St Umina, Mackenzie Ave Woy Woy and Jumbuck Cres Reserve in Woy Woy are also under threat of being reclassified from community land to operational land which could result in their sale. Email, 21 Mar 2016 Amie Raz and Sue Chidgey, Save Central Coast Reserves

The timing of any dissolution of Gosford and Wyong Councils to form a new Central Coast Council is still unknown but considered highly likely. The joint meeting was chaired by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. Both Cr Eaton and Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna said the priority was to ensure the community get the services they need from day one. “There’s no doubt these are uncertain times,” Cr McKinna said. “It’s also a difﬁcult time for the over 1,900 staff at both Councils who we depend on to deliver the community’s vital services, but it’s reassuring to know that a number of protections are in place for them.” Deputy mayor of Gosford, Cr Craig Doyle said the joint meeting had highlighted the presence of “exceptional fractures within Wyong Council”. Cr Doyle said that, in his role as chair, Cr Eaton had ruled questions out of order “if other people had opposing views or wanted more information which didn’t ﬁt the agenda. “He can’t necessarily do that with us [the Gosford councillors] because we don’t know what the internal politics are up there.” According to Cr Doyle, fortnightly meetings held between the two mayors have “nothing to do with the amalgamation. “No steering committee has been set up on behalf of the councillors at all, no matter what Doug [Eaton] says. “That has not happened and is not happening and hence the call for another monthly meeting. “The majority of the two councils want to work

positively... and there are enough strong, positive people that aren’t going to be led around by the horns. Cr Hillary Morris said she had made it clear that she though the joint meetings were an excellent idea. “I made it very clear that I absolutely do not support a Warnevale Regional Airport,” Cr Morris said. She said she understood that the next meeting was be held at end of April in Gosford and that Cr McKinna would be chair. Councillors were briefed on a future delivery model that would bring tourism in house to a new Council by June 2017, the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan, Warnervale Airport, the Gosford Regional Library Plan and rural ﬁre service arrangements in a new council. In response to comments made after the meeting, Cr Eaton said: “It is true that at the joint meeting there were a few councillors who were generally opposed to the merger, who took the opportunity to do some political grandstanding. “So I did say something along the lines, ‘everyone knows that there are some here who are against the merger, but I see no point in having joint meetings if they degenerate into political point scoring’,” Cr Eaton said. “In terms of my regular meetings with Cr McKinna, they are all about the merger ,” Cr Eaton said. Media release, Mar 30, 2016 Wyong Council media Interview, Apr 4, 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Hillary Morris, Gosford Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

A view of Turpentine Road, Kangy Angy under water in January

Kangy Angy land sale supported by some

A view of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre from the adjoining lawn

Potential heritage listing further complicates theatre’s future he potential heritage listing of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre by Gosford Council has opened another chapter in the ongoing struggle over the future of the theatre.

Theatre owners, Beth and Norman Hunter continue to ask patrons to support their proposal to expand the theatre. Gosford Council refused the Hunter’s development application in 2015 but the couple resubmitted an amended proposal in December, 2015. However, Gosford Council recently included the theatre on a list of potential sites to be considered for local heritage listing. As a result, Friends of Avoca Beach Theatre, Old and New is asking community members opposed to the expansion of the theatre to write to Gosford Council’s heritage ofﬁcer, Rebecca Cardy, arguing in favour of its

heritage listing. “There is no doubt that the theatre deserves this listing,” said the Friends of Avoca Theatre Old and New facebook page. “The most prestigious heritage firm in New South Wales, Clive Lucas Stapleton and Partners, was asked to review the application and concluded that the theatre is of great heritage value. “The National Trust, which has been involved in protecting the theatre since 2001 when they first classified it as important, has recently written to the general manager of Gosford Council, urging that it now be government listed. “The Trust goes even further to say that it should be listed at the more

important state-level. “They point out that Avoca theatre: is the only surviving beachside single screen in NSW; that it’s only one of two which is still owned and operated by the same family for 65 years; and that its Panastereo, a surroundsound system, has historic signiﬁcance. Norman and Beth Hunter, on the other hand, argue that to keep the theatre operating in an area with such high land holding costs means it has to expand. “The proposal has always retained the existing theatre,” a ﬂyer distributed to theatre patrons by the Hunters said. “All our plans continue to include the existing theatre building as is. “It remains a single storey

theatre with the auditorium intact and the lawn area remaining beside it, albeit smaller. “We will build, beside the theatre, three new small auditoriums seating between 31 and 55 patrons and another auditorium seating 161 people, each with comfort and great viewing paramount. “This will be a two-storey building. “Behind the theatre there are ﬁve units each with their own underground parking. “We know that as a single screen we cannot continue. “The sensible ﬁnancial decision would be to close. “We hope that with the proposed extensions we will be able to continue to serve many more generations.” Facebook, Apr 3, 2016 Friends of Avoca Beach Theatre Old and New Flyer, Mar 2016 Save me a seat at Avoca

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osford councillors met with their Wyong colleagues at Wyong on March 29 to discuss merger transition plans.

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ot all Kangy Angy residents are opposed to the development of an inter-city train maintenance facility in the area.

In responding to questions from Cr Doug Vincent, a representative of the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Mr Tony Caldersmith said Transport for NSW had said it was too early to discuss community benefits. “The railway people said it was all too early; they were not going to talk about that yet, we are not down to that level of planning,” Mr Caldersmith said. Mr Caldersmith also confirmed that Wyong Council had not, at any stage, approached residents about the idea of selling the land to Transport for NSW.

The proposed intercity ﬂeet maintenance site during local ﬂoods

decision to sell land at Kangy Angy to Transport for NSW that the proposal would has been deferred by Wyong Council for two months to allow significantly impact on residents to make further representations to Transport for NSW endangered ecological communities, PCTs regarding possible alternate locations for the facility.

Spokesperson for the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Mr Tony Caldersmith spoke against the sale of the land at the Wyong Council meeting on Wednesday, March 23, describing it as ecologically sensitive floodplain land to be sold to make way for a railway fleet maintenance facility. “There is compelling evidence that the site is unsuitable for the proposed development given the flooding and Meeting transcript, environmental constraints Mar 23, 2016 of the land… alternative Wyong Council agenda sites without those item 4.4 Jackie Pearson, journalist constraints are available and should be taken up,” Continued page 3 Mr Caldersmith said. The land would be

that contain threatened species habitat, areas that contain habitat for vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered threatened species, wildlife habitat linkages and a riparian area and watercourse of fourth order and an important wetland area. It further states that alternative sites for the proposal which would result in a reduced impact on local biodiversity should be investigated. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Environmental Issues Report Summary, Dec 2015 Michelle Nicholson, Kangy Angy Residents Action Group

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“Our first knowledge was a letter from, followed by a visit by, Transport for NSW. “In fact, we have had no formal approach from council. “Transport for NSW had plenty of contact, they came to visit, explained what they wanted to do and they have done that a couple of times, although their new director was critical and felt they should have been out more discussing the issues,” he said. Cr Greg Best said that Mr Caldersmith had raised an important issue in terms of the council’s role and obligations to its rate payers. Cr Best moved that Wyong Council deferred its decision to sell the land until May 25. Director Michael Dowling said: “We have an option to enter into discussions

and negotiations with transport to acquire the site, and we may end up with a better outcome for ratepayers, or we can fold our arms and say we are not talking to you State Rail and then they will compulsorily acquire the site. “As late as this afternoon, we had discussions with Transport for NSW and they said they were willing to move forward and acquire the site as soon as possible,” he said. Cr Best said: “The community, to its credit, had gone to see state rail at a very senior level and raised cogent arguments about the future of its valley. “The community should be piling up on the doorstep of, maybe, for the member for Terrigal, who is the only member for the government on the Coast,” he said. Cr Best said he was not trying to “hospital

pass” the issue back to the state government, but he needed the community to understand that “the truth is the council has no authority or control other than to negotiate.” He said the “northern pocket” of the Shire may be a better proposition because: “It is going to potentially have a coal mine, with a coal head, and a rail spur from Newcastle, so if you are going to have serious rail action maybe that northern pocket has the most merit.” Cr Lisa Matthews said: “I wish it was a motion that said we would not be selling off the land to Transport for NSW. “I hope the state government listens to the community and certainly comes up with a better option,” she said. Meeting transcript, Mar 23, 2016 Wyong Council agenda item 4.4 Jackie Pearson, journalist

Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara inspects storm damage with Berkeley Vale RFS

Disaster assistance granted

isaster assistance in response to Dobell areas affected by storms and floods in January 2016 has been granted.

Announced in conjunction with the NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police, the Hon Troy Grant MP, the assistance has been provided jointly through the CommonwealthState Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). After viewing the damage caused when the storms hit Dobell in January, Ms Karen McNamara said she was pleased the region had been included in the assistance package. “Today’s [March 16] announcement demonstrates the commitment of the

Australian and NSW governments to work together to help affected communities recover from disasters,” she said. “Disaster assistance is now available in the Wyong Shire for storms and will have a tremendous impact on those who were affected.” The assistance is being provided in response to the storms and floods that occurred on January 14 and 15, as well as the East Coast floods that occurred on January 3. “Measures under this funding include assistance to help eligible people whose homes and belongings have been damaged and who meet

an assets and income test,” she said. “There are also grants to not-forprofit organisations, freight subsidies for primary producers and concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers and not-forprofit organisations,” Ms McNamara said. “Importantly, there is assistance to help Wyong Shire Council with the costs associated with cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.” Media release, Mar 16, 2016 Colby Crane, Office of Karen McNamara MP

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Level three airbase tanks to help fight bushfires he recent announcement of joint Commonwealthstate funding to help better protect NSW communities from the threat of bush fires has been welcomed by federal member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara.

Dobell has been announced as the recipient area for $110,000 worth of funding for the installation of level three airbase tanks at Warnervale to provide water resources for fire response by air when required. “It is only by working together that we can reduce the potentially destructive impacts of future disasters such as bushfires,” Ms McNamara said. “The aerial firefighting supply tanks will ensure bulk water or fire

Member for Dobell, Karen McNamara with members of RFS Warnervale

retardant is immediately available for loading into fixed-wing aircraft for a more rapid response,” she said. “We are all aware of

the destruction bushfires can cause to our lovely natural region, but what is most heartbreaking is the possible loss of lives, houses and businesses

when a bushfire hits,” Mrs McNamara said. “This funding will help our community build its resilience for future events.”

The Commonwealthstate government funding is available under the Natural Disaster Resilience Program. “The program aims to

reduce the impact of bush fires on communities and to reduce the public and private losses that can occur,” Ms McNamara said. “While natural hazards such as bushfires are a fact of life in Australia, communities are stepping up efforts to manage the risks and the installation of these tanks will provide some muchneeded assistance.” Even though the cooler months are arriving, it is still important to be bushfire ready at all times. There has been a recurrent widespread devastation in the Dobell community from bushfires and this program is a common-sense approach to increase communal awareness, according to Ms McNamara. Media release, Apr 7, 2016 Colby Crane, office of Karen McNamara

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yong will not have its water and sewerage prices reviewed for another 12 months due to uncertainty surrounding the proposed merger between Wyong and Gosford Council.

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has agreed to requests from both Wyong and Gosford councils to defer scheduled price reviews for 12 months due to the uncertainty surrounding a decision on, and the timing of, the proposed merger. IPART chairman, Dr Peter Boxall said the reviews of prices for the water and sewerage services provided by both councils were scheduled

to begin this year. Instead of commencing from July 2016, the review will now start in July 2017, with any price changes to be effective from July 1, 2018. “Deferring the timing of Gosford and Wyong councils’ price reviews will allow us to take into account any changes in service delivery and ensure any potential savings are identified and passed on to consumers,” Dr Boxall said. “It means that the

councils’ 2016-17 water and sewerage prices would not change until we make a new determination.” IPART’s price reviews include consultation with stakeholders and the community through public hearings and written submissions on issues papers and draft reports. Media release, Apr 11, 2016 Julie Sheather, Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal

Shadow transport minister, Ms Jodi McKay inspecting the proposed Central Coast Highway widening through Wyong with member for Wyong Mr David Harris

ember for Wyong and shadow minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris met with shadow minister for transport, roads, maritime and freight, Ms Jodi McKay to discuss funding for Pacific Highway upgrades in Wyong.

The project involves building two new bridges over the Wyong River, construction of four lanes through the Wyong CBD and major changes to Wyong train station with relocation for parking. Mr Harris said: “The NSW State Government promised $6 billion for regional projects and this is one of the most

pressing projects facing the Central Coast. “The businesses and community in Wyong need certainty about when this project will go ahead,” he said. Ms McKay said: “These upgrades have been talked about for far too long and it’s time the Minister delivered in the upcoming budget.

“This road is heavily used by locals and it’s about time the NSW Government delivered for residents who have been advocating for these upgrades for many years,” she said. Media release, Apr 6, 2016 Jake Allen, office of David Harris

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Disaster assistance welcomed

Councils agree to support Business Enterprise Centre

tate Labor Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, has welcomed the extension of disaster assistance to residents affected by the storms that swept through the Wyong Shire, particularly Berkeley Vale, in January.

“I made a formal request to the NSW Minister for Emergency Services on January 19, to ensure a disaster declaration was forthcoming,” Mr Mehan said. “Residents whose homes or belongings were damaged in the storms will now be able to apply for assistance through the Commonwealth

State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery A r r a n g e m e n t s (NDRRA).” “Wyong Council will now be able to apply for funding to repair damaged facilities and to continue clearing vegetation and damaged trees.” Assistance is available to eligible individuals, businesses, primary producers, sporting

clubs and not-for profit organisations. Local Government Areas declared natural disasters are eligible for Natural Disaster Assistance Schemes. Assistance is available in the form of small grants and concessional loans. Media release, Mar 31, 2016 David Mehan, Member for the Entrance

he Central Coast Business Enterprise Centre (CCBEC) at Tuggerah has received $60,000 in council funding for the 201617 financial year.

Wyong Council voted on March 23 to extend its support for the vital mentoring and coaching services for small business provided by the BEC on the Central Coast, by agreeing to provide $30,000 in funding in 2016-17. Gosford Council matched the funding.

CCBEC provides a range of free and feebased services to assist and accelerate growth of start-ups, micro and small businesses on the Coast. Wyong Council has supported the non-profit organisation since its inception in 1998 for the economic development and job creation it

delivers. CCBEC has advised that funding from local councils is highly regarded by the NSW Government in awarding over $300,000 worth of funding for small business mentoring. Email, Mar 23, 2016 Wyong Council media

Community Environment Network Lots happening at the Marine Discovery Centre this school holidays! The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre is getting ready for the school holidays coming up in April. There is lots happening at the Centre - with some great activities planned. Our theme during the holidays is Fossils and Fish - come along to the Fossil display on loan from Gosford Council and the Australian Museum. We have a number of Rockpool Discovery Walks planned - they always fill up fast - so book in early. We also have a Waterwatch Investigator Activity - bring your children along to help with scientific testing of the water in Terrigal Lagoon. Of course, there is always lots to do just visiting the centre! The Marine Discovery Centre is open most days during the school holidays from 10am - 4pm (last admission at 3pm). So we hope to see you there!

Rockpool Discovery Walks - Bateau Bay Become a marine biologist by discovering our local rock platform animals. You’ll be amazed at how special these creatures really are! Cost: $4 child / concession, $6 adult, $16 family (2A, 2C). Bookings Essential. Friday, 15 April - 8:30-9:30 am Monday, 18 April - 11:00 am - 12noon Tuesday, 19 April - 11:30 am - 12:30pm Wednesday, 20 April - 12noon - 1:00pm

Fish Feeding Fish Feeding happens every Tuesday and Friday at 12noon. Come and watch our volunteers feed our seahorses, octopus and other aquaria throughout the centre. Hear about what they eat and how our volunteers look after their special needs. Bookings not required. Cost is admission to the Centre

Activity: The Importance of Healthy Waterways Come along and join us for a scienitific investigation - find out about what we look for to check that the water is healthy for the animals and plants that live in our lagoon. This activity involves hands-on water testing. Children will test water samples for: temperature, pH, turbidity and salinity. Group leaders will demonstrate testing for dissolved oxygen, nitrates and phosphates. Children will NOT be handling chemicals. Each child will have their own record sheet to write down their results and receive a certificate as a “Waterwatch Investigator”. Who: Open to children 8 and over. Each session is limited to 8 children in total - so book early. Cost: FREE - however, bookings are essential.

Waterwatch coordinator, Sam Willis, with Paige, Abbey and Mia

Fossils are part of our natural heritage. The word “fossil” comes from the Latin word fossus, which means “dug up”. Over 200 million years ago, before dinosaurs, Australia was a very different place. The Gosford area has revealed a plethora of fish fossils from the Triassic Era. For example, almost complete early forms of sharks have been recovered from the Somersby fish site and thousands of fish fossils discovered in quarries across the locality. Visit our display to learn about our Fossil history.

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Historical artefacts uncovered in Wyong e c e n t l y unearthed historical artefacts significant to Wyong Shire are under threat as Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) plan to redevelop a site as a commuter car park.

Local businessman, Mr Matthew Lusted, of LA Group, made the discovery of the relics of a weighbridge and shunting tracks at the office premises at 63 Howarth St, Wyong. The RMS currently intend to redevelop a larger site area that includes 63 Howarth St to construct a commuter car park of over 500 car spaces, plans which are supported by Mr Lusted and LA Group, but not at the expense of destroying an intrinsic part of Wyong Shire’s history. “The demolition of these artefacts and the old two storey produce store on the corner of Rose and Howarth St would be a substantial loss to the history of Wyong Shire and the greater Central

From left Matthew Lusted, Terry Wand and Jackson Lusted at the unearthed weighbridge

Coast,” Mr Lusted said. Local historian and member of the Wyong Shire Council Heritage Committee, Mr Terry Wand, was consulted to piece together the history of the produce store and artefacts and their significance to the area’s history. “The rail lines date back to the 1890s as the Wyong railway line officially opened in early 1887.

“The rail line at this time was mainly to transport timber and wood from the mill located on the current Wyong Race Club site,” he said. “While the shunting tracks date back to the 1890s, the Wyong Goods Yard, to which the weighbridge and a set of industrial locomotive scales belong, was originally constructed in the early 1920s, along

with a produce store on the corner of Rose and Howarth St. “This business was established by D’Arcy Rose, a prominent figure in the political, social, agricultural and business spheres on the Central Coast,” he added. The goods yard, scales and weighbridge were used to load, store and distribute essential goods and supplies including grains, stock feed,

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beer kegs, newspapers, hardware, vehicle parts, clothes and food to the local area as well as Sydney, Newcastle and other areas of the state. According to Mr Wand, the current LA Group office was used by D’Arcy Rose as a produce store that converted wheat and grain from western New South Wales to poultry feed that was then transported by rail. Consultations with RMS are being held to discuss how the current LA Group office and the historical artefacts can remain and be incorporated into the car park design. “The multi storey carpark needs to consider Wyong’s history as these recently revealed pieces of our past tell us some great stories about Wyong,” added Mr Wand. As the current occupant of the office on the corner of Rose and Howarth St, Mr Lusted has been in consultation with RMS about their plans for the carpark and has offered his assistance to RMS to

ensure these important elements of Wyong’s history are retained. “At the expense of only five to seven car spaces, the commuter car park plans can be amended to ensure the historical produce store and Wyong Goods Yard artefacts are preserved for future generations,” said Mr Lusted. “As a lifetime Wyong local, I am very passionate about retaining the history of the area, we have a signed contract to purchase the site and have even proposed to RMS that we at LA Group cover the expense of subdividing the block and undertaking the adjoining demolition to allow the office and artefacts to remain,” he concluded. “I look forward to receiving the support of Wyong Shire Council and RMS collectively so we can together ensure that the history of Wyong lives on for many years to come,” Mr Lusted concluded. Media release, Apr 6, 2016 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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$1 million upgrade for Hume Bvd ume Bvd in Killarney Vale will get a complete pavement reconstruction including kerb and guttering and a major drainage overhaul, as part of a $1 million upgrade.

The upgrade was approved at Wyong Council’s ordinary meeting on Thursday, March 10. Council has engaged a local contractor to complete the works, between Sturt St and Yangoora St, which are designed to improve the condition of the road and resolve flooding issues. Works are expected to take three months to complete, commencing early April. Works are continuing on two other major road

Work underway at the Wyong South wastewater treatment plant

Wastewater treatment plant to deliver best practice service

and drainage upgrades at Goorama Ave, San Remo and Lakeside Plaza at The Entrance. Jilliby Rd sustained severe damage during the recent storms, and after three weeks of intensive work, has reopened. Recently students from the local Jilliby Public School inspected the works and got a first-hand lesson in how engineering can deliver outcomes for the community. Media release, Mar 10, 2016 Wyong Council media

Flood relief for Tuggerah Industrial Area

yong Council will allocate $100,000 from funds raised through the The new inlet structure, he $11 million upgrade to the Wyong South wastewater treatment Tuggerah Lakes Stormwater Levy to plant is on track to deliver a best practice service to Wyong Shire where wastewater enters construct a water retarding basin. the plant from six local residents.

Wyong Water Director, Mr Greg McDonald, said the upgrades not only replaced old, worn out infrastructure, but employed new technology based on lessons learnt over time.

“We have four aeration tanks at Wyong South which were all built at different times and have included different methods to decant the treated wastewater. “This upgrade includes

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the replacement of two of these systems to a newer more efficient version. “Residents will also notice a big difference as the odour control system we are installing is best practice and will reduce the impact of the treatment plant on the surrounding area,” Mr MacDonald said. Work completed so far includes the emptying, maintenance and refitting of all mechanical and electrical components of three aeration tanks, new decanters on two tanks, and the construction of a new electrical room and odour control system.

pumping stations, is 30 per cent complete while work is underway on the fourth aeration tank. Wyong Shire Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM, said:“The Wyong South treatment plant treats wastewater from a wide area spanning from Watanobbi and Wadalba in the north to Ourimbah in the South and to Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi in the east.” The upgrades to Wyong South wastewater treatment plant are on track for completion mid2016. Media release, Apr 5, 2016 Wyong Council Media

The basin will be constructed on the western side of the M1 Motorway to reduce flooding in the Tuggerah Industrial Area around ANZAC Ave. ANZAC Rd and neighbouring Ace Cres often have to be closed after heavy rain due to flooding causing significant impact to motorists and businesses, including McDonalds and Hungry Jacks, in the area. A concept design has been completed and has confirmed the project has the potential to lower flood levels at ANZAC Ave by up to 300mm,

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Correction – Control of pools not resolved he article that appeared on page 9 of the Wyong Regional Chronicle, March 15 edition “Council to take over management of pools from YMCA” was incorrect due to substantial changes made to Wyong Council’s business papers during the Council’s March 10 ordinary meeting.

The article published in the Wyong Regional Chronicle was based on the business papers as published on council’s website prior to the meeting. Below is the actual resolution carried by Wyong councillors at the meeting: “That Council receive the report on YMCA Contract Extension; that Council delegate, to the mayor and the acting CEO, the authority to negotiate a short term contract extension with YMCA for Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Wyong Pool and Toukley Pool.” Council also resolved that the outcome be reported back to Council for ratifying. The adopted resolution also stated that “for the purposes of s.55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, that a satisfactory

result would not be achieved by inviting tenders, due to the extenuating circumstances associated with the potential amalgamation of the Wyong and Gosford local government areas and the potential advantages to the merged council to invite tenders for the amalgamated area.” Council also approved that the temporary management of The Entrance Baths be undertaken by Council staff until a further review can occur after the likely amalgamation. Council also agreed to temporarily increase fulltime equivalent staffing of one in its Open Space and Recreation unit to allow for the temporary provision of services at The Entrance Baths. According to YMCA NSW, their offer for the management of Lake

Haven Recreation, Wyong Pool and Toukley Aquatic Centre had not been declined by Wyong Council, as was reported in the article. A statement from YMCA NSW said: “The outcome was that Wyong Council delegate, to the mayor and the acting CEO, the authority to negotiate a short term contract extension with YMCA for Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Wyong Pool and Toukley Pool. “YMCA NSW will continue to manage Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Wyong Pool and Toukley Aquatic Centre. “The YMCA NSW values this partnership and looks forward to it continuing into the future.” Email, Mar 21, 2016 Wyong Council media Email, Mar 21, 2016 Bridgette Godden, YMCA NSW

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Councils hold joint merger talks yong and Gosford councillors met on Wednesday, March 30 to discuss merger transition plans and items for the new Central Coast Council.

While there is still no formal announcement, it is widely believed the NSW Government will announce council mergers within a few months. The timing of when a new Central Coast Council would start is still unknown. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM and Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna both said the priority was to ensure the Central Coast community get the services they need from day one. “Both Councils have been working together for some time to ensure a Central Coast Council will deliver for the community from day one,” Cr Eaton said. “We are well ahead of the game, unlike most

other Councils in NSW, as we set up a merger transition team with staff from both Councils way back in November. “With a possible merger between Gosford and Wyong Councils looming, there’s no doubt these are uncertain times,” Cr McKinna said. “It’s great to see councillors and senior staff from both Councils are focused on making sure the Central Coast Community is not forgotten as part of any possible merger. “Let’s not forget it’s also a difficult time for the over 1,900 other staff at both Councils who we depend on to deliver the community’s vital services, but it’s reassuring to know that a number of protections are in place for them.”

As well as a merger update, councillors were briefed on a future delivery model that would see tourism brought inhouse to a new council by June, 2017, the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan, Warnervale Airport, the Gosford Regional Library Plan and rural fire service arrangements in a new council. Cr Eaton said:”It is crucial we start making headway on these important issues now and using the knowledge and experience of current councillors will hold us in good stead when the merger finally comes.” Councillors agreed to hold joint monthly meetings. Media release, Mar 30, 2016 Wyong Council media

Pacific Highway upgrade underway ajor work has started to upgrade the Pacific Highway between Ourimbah St at Lisarow and Glen Rd at Ourimbah.

Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC said the NSW Liberal National Government

allocated $70 million to provide two lanes in each direction and install new traffic lights with pedestrian

crossing facilities at the Ourimbah St, Teralba St and Walmsley Rd intersections. Civil Mining and

Construction Pty Ltd was awarded the contract and will carry out the upgrade. It includes a shared pedestrian and cycle path on the western side of the highway and new bridges across Cut Rock Creek. “The first stage of

work involves utility relocations, property adjustments, site office and compound establishment, installation of traffic barriers, vegetation clearing and general earth work. Mr MacDonald said

work was scheduled to start on March 21 and major work is expected to be completed in late 2018, weather permitting. Media release, Mar 18, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, office of Scot MacDonald

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Wrack removal program on target he annual wrack and algae removal program is on track according to Wyong Council’s manager of waterways and asset management.

off with the community now seeing real results. “A GPT may not seem too exciting but they are doing a great job in protecting the lakes as they stop rubbish and other pollutants entering the waterways,” Cr Eaton said. “This financial year, another 10 will be installed around the lakes at Canton Beach, Berkeley Vale, Long Jetty, Wyongah, Chittaway Bay and Woongarrah. “A section of foreshore at Long Jetty is next on the list,” he said.

wrack and algae is placed on drying pads to be dried and taken away to Buttonderry landfill where it will be turned into compost.” Human activities and development around the foreshore have both altered the natural process in the lakes which impacts on seagrasses. “This is why Council has an ongoing program to remove these dead seagrasses and help to maintain the health of the lakes,” he said. Wyong Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton OAM said council’s investment in gross pollutant traps (GPTs) was particularly paying

Mr Peter Ham said: “Since July we have removed almost 6,000 cubic metres of wrack and algae from the Lakes and are on track to meet the target of 8,000 cubic metres by the end of June. “Council’s harvester has been mainly working in and around the Long Jetty and Killarney Vale areas while our contractor has been hitting the hotspot locations along the Budgewoi, Gorokan, Canton Beach and Long Jetty foreshores,” he said. “In the 10 days, we have removed more than 500 cubic metres, that’s about 30 truckloads of stuff,” Mr Ham said. “Once removed, the

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Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday

Services NSW said. The statement also provided a phone number 137788, that residents on restricted licenses or who cannot get to the Gosford Services NSW Centre for other reasons, can call to make an appointment with a mobile service. The number connects the caller with the ﬁrst point of contact for all Services NSW inquiries. The Peninsula News called

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Services NSW instructed its call centre staff not to advise the public of its shuttle bus service from Woy Woy to Gosford, Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has claimed.

the last six years.” Ms Banks said her lifetime achievement had been learning to use a computer when she was 82 years old. “My typing skills helped me immensely. “I enjoy playing games, sending emails to family and friends and surﬁng the net. “I also like to read biographies, poetry and writing poetry. “In my younger days I used to enjoy cooking, sewing, knitting and making jams and chutney. “I like to keep my mind active with my computer and will often

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Peninsula Village resident Ms Eileen Banks recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Eileen was born in the East End of London and spent her childhood at New Cross attending Brockley Central School. She then attended Lewisham College where she studied shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, geography, French and English, which enabled her to become a secretary. “I enjoyed work and retained many of the skills I learnt during my career,” Ms Banks said. “My father, Robert, died when I was four years old but I still had a happy childhood,” she said. “I used to enjoy playing in the snow and was a bit of a prankster who liked to participate in the school plays, often with the leading role.” Eileen was also a keen swimmer and won many medals. “My youngest daughter moved to Australia and had her ﬁrst child. “She wanted her mum close so I moved to Australia in 1974 to be closer to them. “I settled in Cremorne and worked as a secretary in Sussex St, Sydney. “I moved around for a few years and then settled here on the Coast eight years ago and have been a resident at Peninsula Village for

lane closures and traffic control will be in place for the early work. Traffic control and signs will direct motorists through the work sites.

expected to improve traffic flow and safety. Work will continue until the end of July, weather permitting. To ensure the safety of workers and all road users, a temporary reduced speed limit,

The changed traffic conditions were to be on Hue Hue and St Johns Rd at Jiliby. Early work involved building a compound site at Jiliby in advance of major work on the motorway which is

The shuttle bus service has now been stopped due to lack of patronage. Ms Smith said she discovered the “misleading and inflammatory” instruction after initially ringing the call centre as an ordinary member of the public. Her call also revealed that call centre staff were unaware of the difference between the shuttle bus service and the “mobile service” offered at the Peninsula Community Centre, and call centre was also telling callers that a mobile service did not exist. Ms Smith rang the call centre herself after she was told by residents that when they rang the designated phone number to make an appointment for their RMS business using the mobile service, they were advised that there was no such service and they needed to go to Gosford. “When the phone was answered, sure enough I was informed that there was no such service available. “Without revealing who I was, I asked the very pleasant young lady to check further. “After waiting on hold for a while, the operator came back to me and I was informed that she had contacted the Services NSW office in Gosford and they had advised her that there had been such a service but that it had been discontinued as the bus service had never been used. “It then became apparent that the operator was talking about a different service, not the mobile service located at the Peninsula Community Centre. “I then identified myself as the local member of parliament and explained that I thought there was some confusion as the service was still operating. “The officer then kindly read to me a letter that was on her

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computer advising staff that there was a shuttle bus service available to pick up qualifying RMS customers from the old RTA site in Woy Woy and take them to the Gosford Services NSW facility. “I was further told that there was no need for people to book this service as it was a round-trip service that ran on a continuous basis. “The officer, after having read further down the information on her computer, told me that there was an instruction that this service was Edition not to be389 advised to the public. “Between lack of advice to the community of the mobile RMS licensing facility and a phantom shuttle bus service that the community wasn’t to be told about, there is little wonder that the service is not as fully utilised as it could be. “A service that is not allowed to be advised to the public can hardly be expected to be in high demand. “No one was aware of the secret service to Gosford.” Ms Smith said that the mobile service came into being after the Baird Government closed RTA centre in Woy Woy, to assist the elderly living on the Peninsula. “Unfortunately, advertising and notification to residents living on the Peninsula advising them of the service has been close to nonexistent,” she said. “People still visit my office on a regular basis asking for help due to the difficulties they have in accessing RMS services in Gosford. “These people are totally ignorant that the mobile service is available to them. “It really is a bad state of affairs when our State Government is blaming the elderly in our community for not utilising services they are kept totally ignorant of. “I fought long and hard alongside local residents to keep RMS service facilities on the Peninsula and that fight is far from over.

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Bright sashes were wrapped around special trees in the Brisbane Ave Reserve at Umina for International Day of the Forrest and Tree

Trees Day sashes protest Council plans

Stage two of the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement project has come to a stand still

Rail underpass under threat hreat

Transport for NSW appears to be backing away 3from its Media statement, Mar 2016 Jane Letteri, Ofﬁce Smith commitment to of Kathy complete the second stage of the Woy Woy rail underpass project. www.peninsulanews.info It has increased its estimates of project completion costs from $52 million to $115 million.

Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford No progress has been made Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 on the second stage of the project Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 since Gosford Council announced E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net last August it had started preconstruction activities on the stage Website: www.centralcoastnews.net the council estimates will cost $36 million. Stage two of the project at Bulls Hill was to include the construction of a new vehicle underpass at Nagari Rd, reconstruction of Nagari Rd and construction of the Woy Woy Creek Bridge. The NSW Government has so far committed $52 million in funding to help council design and implement the Rawson Road Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project. The deputy mayor for Gosford Cr Craig Doyle said council had written to the State Government to conﬁrm its position in relation to the project several months ago and had not yet received a reply. “Months ago the design and construction of the bridge was completely taken over by Transport

for NSW,” he said. Since then the costings for project completion have escalated from $52 million to $115 million but no explanation or information about the increase has been provided by the department to Gosford Council. Cr Doyle said Gosford Council still had $12 million to complete its share of the works but Transport for NSW has said that it would not have a problem if the council went ahead and spent those funds on other projects. “Gosford Council has not slowed this project down, in fact, we are seeking to get it finished,” Cr Doyle said. “There has been no justification of why Transport for NSW has costed its completion at two times everyone else’s costs. “Any way you look at it this is not an acceptable position and it looks like Transport for NSW is shaking in its commitment to get the project done,” he said. Gosford Council chief Mr Paul Anderson confirmed that responsibility for certain parts of the project were now with Transport for NSW, including the underpass. “They have been doing a whole range of design and costing exercises,” Mr Anderson said. “Other parts of the project are

with us including the final costing and ultimate design certification works for the road but obviously, with that sort of project, you are not going to go and do the roadworks until the rail and bridge work is done,” he said. Mr Anderson said the required rail work would include closures and, due to the fact the level crossing is on the main north-south rail line, those closures can only occur at certain times. “Which is why the project is a long and protracted process,” he said. “The pedestrian underpass, before it was completed, required a couple of closures to allow that work to happen,” he said Mr Anderson said he could confirm that the overall project did involve plans for the straightening of Woy Woy Rd around the Bays. “But that was never included in the current stages or works, it was a future stage that was announced by Mr Barry O’Farrell when he was trying to become premier,” he said. Gosford Council had started acquiring land to accommodate the road straightening but Mr Anderson said those acquisitions had been put on hold. He said he did not know the time frame for the completion of the Rawson Rd rail bridge.

tty “The project team meet pretty regularly to talk about it,” he said.. ed Transport for NSW dismissed a request from Peninsula News to gs conﬁrm when designs and costings eir would be complete, when their part of the stage two works would ld ad commence and whether they had a completion date. rd “This is actually a Gosford or Council project,” the Transport for NSW media unit claimed. nd “They have your enquiry and te will be able to give you an update on the project”. l’s However, Gosford Council’s nd director of construction and d: operations Mr Stan Antczak said: “Because of technical issues to ay do with occupation of the railway he line at some future part of the ge stage two construction, the bridge ort component went back to Transport nd for NSW to undertake design and construct. “At this period of time we are waiting on formal advice from the minister about where the project is heading,” Mr Antczak said. The Rawson Road Level Crossing Replacement Project was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in December 2013 and was to be completed over four stages. The aims of the project were to address safety concerns

associated with the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd, upgrade the road and drainage A tree inand Jumbuck Cres Reserve infrastructure improve traffic fic at Woy Woy was decorated traffi for International Day of the Forrest and Tree movement through Woy Woy. Stage one, the Rawson THIS ISSUE contains 42 articles Rd pedestrian underpass and Shoalhaven Dve existing rail bridge augmentation were completed in 2015. Stage two included Shoalhaven Dve along Nagari Rd to Woy Woy Rd (north). Stage three was the upgrade of Rawson Rd to Soalhaven Dve including an upgrade to Waterview St. The final stage involved works to Woy Woy Rd (north) at Bulls Hill up to Banyo Close. The Peninsula News has asked parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald, shadow minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris and member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith to comment on the status of the project.

Residents who live around the reserve at 195 and 196 Brisbane Ave, Umina, wrapped trees in the reserve in sashes to mark the International Day of the Forest and the Tree on Sunday, March 20. Their action was part of the Save Central Coast Reserves

occasion. Reserves in Pozieres St, Umina, Abion St Umina, Mackenzie Ave Woy Woy and Jumbuck Cres Reserve in Woy Woy are also under threat of being reclassiﬁed from community land to operational land which could result in their sale. Email, 21 Mar 2016 Amie Raz and Sue Chidgey, Save Central Coast Reserves

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Committee keen to move on new pathway he Tuggerawong Pathway committee has started to mount additional pressure on Wyong Council to build a foreshore shared pathway from Wyongah to Tuggerawong and Rocky Point to Tacoma Oval.

The committee launched a short video on Facebook on Sunday, March 20, using unique drone footage to showcase and raise awareness about the foreshore project. Tuggerawong Pathways spokesperson Mr Chris Lear said: “We decided to create this video to show council and the wider community the potential that a foreshore shared pathway would have in our local area. “It will be a valuable

community asset that everyone can enjoy.” The project has 20 letters of community support from schools, local businesses and sporting groups as well as 977 petition signatures that were submitted to council in late 2015. The Tuggerawong Pathway project aligns with a number of aims in the council’s strategic vision, management plan, and community plan and recreation facilities

strategy. “We want to work collaboratively with Wyong Shire Council and have offered to source funding and coordinate construction. “However, we need council to meet us half way and approve this project and allow us and our partners to extend the existing short pathway,” Mr Lear said. Media release, Mar 21, 2016 Chris Lear, Tuggerawong Pathway Committee

Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill dead in the water he Central Coast Greens have expressed their disappointment that the Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill won’t be reintroduced to the NSW Parliament.

On Wednesday, March 23, Greens MP Ms Tamara Smith advocated for the water catchment during the second reading of the Wyong Special Area (Protection) Bill, which would see some of the protections legislated that another Greens MP, Mr Jeremy Buckingham, tried to introduce in 2014. Neither of the major parties supported the bill. “Terrigal Liberal MP, Mr Adam Crouch and the NSW Government voted against the bill and have not secured the water catchment against contamination, particularly in Wyong,” said Greens candidate for Dobell, Ms Abigail Boyd. “It is time to support workers in a transition to a renewable future,” she said. Media release, Mar 24, 2016 Kate Da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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McNamara welcomes proposed changes to competition law ederal member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara has welcomed proposed changes to Section 46 of the Competition and Consumer Act.

The change will help protect small businesses against the misuse of market power by dominant players. These changes come in the form of an effects test, which was a key recommendation of the major Harper Review of the Commonwealth Competition Law. The effects test will endeavour to prohibit big businesses with substantial market power from behaving in such a way that has the effect or likely effect of reducing competition without any economic justification. “I have and always will be a strong supporter

of small business,” Ms McNamara said. “Small business is the engine room of our economy and keeps our country running.” These changes are an example of the Turnbull Government taking long overdue reforms out of the too-hard basket and getting on with the job. “This decision has put the Government on the side of the competition and consumers, and ultimately the economy, and should not be seen as the Government picking sides,” she said. “It is essential that the new provisions enhance rather than inhibit

competition. “It is important that as a Government we remove regulatory barriers to competition across a variety of sectors,” she said. Ms McNamara said: “This is about supporting the competitive process.” “It’s not about whether one is taking the view of larger businesses or smaller businesses or medium-sized businesses. “It’s about taking the view that competition benefits the consumer.” Media release, Mar 16, 2016 Colby Crane, ofﬁce of Karen McNamara

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Trees Day sashes protest Council plans

Transport for NSW claims rail underpass talks continue

Residents call for action to fix local fl ooding

Residents who live around the reserve at 195 and 196 Brisbane Ave, Umina, wrapped trees in the reserve in sashes to mark the International Day of ....

The State Government department responsible for progressing the Woy Woy rail underpass, Transport for NSW, has claimed it is continuing to liaise ...

Residents in at least eight Umina streets are calling for urgent action from Gosford Council to take steps to fix local flooding.

Council should install signs at Pearl Beach, says Smith

Groundwater not used for town supply, says council

Smith calls for government to dredge channel

Gosford Council should install signs about the strong whitewash at Pearl Beach following the fi ndings of the Coroner into the death of Chayce Kofe Kelly a year ago, according to Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith.

A multi-million dollar groundwater extraction scheme built by Gosford Council about 10 years ago to augment the Peninsula’s drinking water supply is not currently being used for the purpose, according to ...

Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has called for the State Government to dredge the Ettalong channel

Mingaletta holds garage sale

Local bank branches host state conference

Meeting announced amid dispute over police numbers

Mingaletta will be holding its biannual garage sale from Friday, April 8 to Sunday, April 10.

The Ettalong Beach Community Bank is one of three locally-owned banks that has hosted the NSW/ ACT Community Bank State Conference.

A community meeting with Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith and representatives from the NSW Police will be held at Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club on April 6.

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he planning controls for a vacant block of land at The Entrance will be revised to promote residential unit development on the site.

The current zoning controls mean the land can only be developed as part of a mixed use – ground floor retail and shop top housing development. The site is right next door to the Lakeside Shopping Centre which is slated for a $300 million makeover to become the largest commercial and retail development in the

Wyong Shire. According to Wyong Council, it makes sense to ensure surrounding developments are complementary not competitive and also enhance the amenity of the area. “The Entrance will be transformed into a living city when the redevelopment of Lakeside Plaza is

complete,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “This kind of flexibility will ensure we can increase housing options around our town centres where the local jobs and opportunities are,” Cr Eaton said. Email, Mar 23, 2016 Wyong Council media

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Joint council meeting to discuss merger Gosford councillors met with their Wyong colleagues at Wyong on March 29 to discuss merger transition plans.

Potential heritage listing further complicates theatre’s future

225 new heritage items identifi ed

The potential heritage listing of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre by Gosford Council has opened another chapter in the ongoing struggle over the future of the theatre.

Gosford Council placed a draft list of new locally signifi cant items on public exhibition as part of its Gosford City Community Based Heritage Study

Brooks presents Performing Danielle Hobday is 2016 Young Achiever Arts Precinct plan

Coastal Alliance to meet with minister for planning

Former Gosford mayor, Mr Malcolm Brooks OAM, is continuing the fi ght to see a performing arts precinct on the Gosford waterfront.

Ms Danielle Hobday, 22 from Mangrove Mountain, has won the prestigious Santos Indigenous Achievement Award in the 2016 NSW/ ACT Young Achiever Awards.

NSW Coastal Alliance coordinator, Mr Pat Aiken has been invited to meet the NSW minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes to discuss the state government’s proposed

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The NSW Government has Deputy premier and minister Member for Gosford, Ms not given Gosford Council for the arts, Mr Troy Grant Kathy Smith said she believed any clarification about what and parliamentary secretary commuters had lost faith might happen to rates as for the Central Coast, Mr Scot in the Baird Government’s part of the potential merger MacDonald have announced ability to deliver public between Gosford and Wyong Gosford Library will receive transport and are turning to The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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P12 P1 12 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 12, 2016

Car crashes following pursuit

Man lost at sea earches have continued for missing man, Mr Esmereldo San-Juan, 40, at Snapper Point, Lake Munmorah National Park.

The man arrived at Snapper Point at about 7:00pm Saturday, March 19. Police were notified when a ranger found the man’s utility in the Snapper Point carpark the following day. Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were alerted. The rock platform at Snappers Point was searched where some personal possessions belonging to the man were found. A search was initiated and involved the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, local police and Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) members. The search resumed at 8:00am Monday, March 21 involving Police Rescue, the VRA, SES, Police Dog Squad, the police airwing, Polair and Marine Area Command along with local police. The search then

olice are continuing investigations after a car crashed following a pursuit in Noraville on Friday, March 25.

About 12.10am, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attempted to stop a silver coloured Subaru WRX on Main Rd, Toukley. The driver of the Subaru allegedly failed to stop and a pursuit was commenced.

we are hopeful to retrieve his body,” he said. “It was Saturday night he went missing and we’re into the fourth day,” he explained. It is believed the man was wearing a life jacket, however weather conditions have been heavy over the weekend. Media release, Mar 30, 2016 Media release, Mar 21, 2016 NSW Police media Interview, Mar 23, 2016 Sean Lodge, Tuggerah Lakes LAC Victoria Power, Journalist

olice have launched an investigation following a fire at Wyong.

About 11.30pm on Tuesday, March 15, emergency services were called to a mobile home village on Cutler Dve, Wyong. Upon arrival, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command found a mobile home well-alight.

Double fatality after car crash Investigations suggest a Toyota Corolla was travelling north-west on Rutleys Rd when it left the roadway and crashed into a ditch.

The male driver, 82, died at the scene. His wife, 84, was

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treated at the scene by paramedics before being airlifted by Westpac Helicopter to John Hunter Hospital where she passed away on Wednesday, March 30. Investigations are continuing and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Media release, Mar 31, 2016 NSW Police media

Fire fighters attended and extinguished the blaze. No one was inside the home at the time and there have been no reports of any injuries. Investigations

to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing. Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. Media release, Mar 16, 2016 NSW Police Media

Burns victim airlifted to hospital

woman has died after a car crash in Mannering Park on Tuesday, March 29.

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continued on Tuesday, March 22 and Wednesday, March 23 from Birdie Beach to Catherine Hill Bay. On Wednesday, March 30 police released an image of Mr San-Juan. Duty officer, Mr Sean Lodge said searches would continue through the week with hopes of the seas calming early next week for divers to search under the shelf and in the caves. “I don’t think there’s much hope for him but

A short time later the Subaru left the roadway on Budgewoi Rd, Noraville, and crashed into a tree. The driver, an 18-yearold man, was treated at the scene by Ambulance

Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. A crime scene was established and investigations are continuing.

63-year-old Wyee man was air lifted to Royal North Shore Hospital with serious burns on Sunday, April 10.

The Newcastle Westpac rescue helicopter has responded to Wyee to reports the male had suffered serious burns to various parts of his body after throwing fuel onto a fire.

He was flown direct to the burns unit at Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition. Email, Apr 10, 2016 Graham Nickisson, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

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Biggest morning tea at neighbourhood centre yong Neighbourhood Centre will be holding Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in conjunction with the Wyong Family History Group, Wyong Senior Citizens Group, Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce and Break Thru People Solutions.

The joint event will be held for the fifth year running on May 26. The event will include raffles, a birc-a-brac stall, sausage sizzle and the usual delicious morning

tea. “We look forward to welcoming you to Wyong and the Coast’s ‘Hugest Morning Tea’ to raise much-needed funds for the Cancer Council,” said

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Wyong Neighbourhood Centre marketing manager, Ms Sharyn Burgess. Newsletter, Apr 4, 2016 Sharyn Burgess, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Jack’s FUNtastic Day launched at Kanwal he Central Coast Local Health District, Health Promotion Service developed a new storybook to encourage and support more active play activities for young children.

NSW Health launched the book, which was developed with guidance from Central Coast primary schools and early childhood services, the NSW Department of Education (Central Coast); TAFE; and the NSW Office of Preventive Health. The new storybook was launched at Kanwal Public School on Wednesday, 2 March, with a reading by the author, Angela Barrett, followed by some fun activities with local students. The book, Jack’s FUNtastic Day, is about a boy named Jack who leaves his computer screen behind for a day to embark on a physically active funfinding expedition. The storybook and activities are aimed at children aged three to six years, and provide a valuable link to the NSW Health programs, Munch & Move and Live Life Well @ School, supporting their key messages to encourage children to turn off the TV or computer and

become more physically active. Executive Director of NSW Health’s Centre for Population Health, Dr Jo Mitchell, said the storybook promoted physical activity and reduced small screen recreation for children aged three to six years and would be used by early childhood education and care services, primary schools and families. “We know it is best for children from two to five years to watch less than one hour per day of TV and computer screens,” Dr Mitchell said. “We hope this book will encourage more active play and interaction with other children.” Manager of the Healthy Children Initiative, NSW Office of Preventive Health, Ms Christine Innes-Hughes, said she was delighted at the development of the storybook encouraging the best possible start in life for children by developing physical activity habits early.

“Across NSW, 92 per cent of early childhood education and care services are participating in the Munch & Move program and 84 per cent of primary schools are participating in the Live Life Well @ School program,” Ms Innes-Hughes said. “Both of these programs have seen an increase in children’s fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity levels whilst at the service or school as well as providing children with healthy eating and physical activity learning experiences,” she continued. A hardcopy of the storybook and supporting resources will be available to all NSW centrebased early childhood education and care services participating in the Munch & Move program and primary schools participating in the Live Life Well @ School program. Media release, March 2, 2016 Lauren Nicholls, Central Coast Local Health District

Mr Terry Hayes (left) with Mr Gary Blaschke (right) and Ms Trish Williams as well as guests from Wyong and Tuggerah Rotary clubs

he Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley donated $2,600 to Camp Breakaway on Wednesday, March 30.

The donation consisted of proceeds from the club’s recent Cabaret as well as a donation from the club. Special guests at the meeting were general

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Rotary’s hospital support recognised s Jan Richens, fundraising and donations manager, Central Coast Health was speaker for Northlakes Toukley Rotary on Wednesday, March 2.

Rotary president Ms Jenny Abourizk said: “Jan reminded us of the great work we have done in our club by supporting Wyong Hospital. “She reminded us of the equipment we have donated and of the hands-on work we have undertaken.”

Ms Richens is hopefully looking forward to the donation of alarm chairs that the rotary will be raising

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P14 P1 14 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 12, 2016

Colour Run completed at Berkeley Vale

Staff changes at Gorokan orokan High School principal, Mr Sam Rickets has announced some staff changes at the school.

Two new permanent staff members have been appointed, Ms Samantha McGree (English) and Mr Daniel Crosland (English). “We also have a number of new and continuing temporary staff in the school for the year,” Mr Ricketts said. “Welcome to Ben Glachan (PDHPE and ARC), Dane Fearnley (Science), Emily Hennessey (PDHPE and ARC), Sam Underwood

(PDHPE and ARC), Annette McGown (Art), Jason Riley (English), Kate Writer (Science), Keiren Dibben (Core) and Megan Hawkins (Maths),” he said. Mr Rickets also congratulated Mr Frank Mesina on his appointment as Head Teacher Science. “Mr Mesina will continue in the role of Head Teacher Welfare for the moment with Ms Kat Hand relieving as Head

Teacher Science. Ms Lisa Young, who has taught at Gorokan High School for the past seven years, has been successful with her application for Head Teacher English at Parkes High School. “We wish Lisa well in her new job and thank her for the outstanding work she has done,” he said. Newsletter, Mar 24, 2016 Sam Ricketts, Gorokan High School

Greens call for full Gonski reens candidate for the federal seat of Dobell in the next federal election, Ms Abigial Boyd, said she called on the sitting member, Ms Karen McNamara to implement the recommendations of the Gonski review.

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showing that learning gaps between Australian students of different backgrounds are shockingly wide and that children in disadvantaged schools are falling further behind each year. It has found that brighter students in disadvantaged schools make less progress than low achievers in high advantage schools. Ms Boyd said: “Decades of

between our most advantaged and most disadvantaged schools, and the Grattan Institute report confirms that the gap just keeps getting wider. “At a time when we need to work much harder to improve the progress of disadvantaged students so that every child can realise their potential, the Coalition have broken their election promise to fund Gonski,” she said.

to implement the recommendations of the Gonski Review in full and on time to ensure that every Australian child can have a good education, no matter where they live or how much money their parents have,” she said. “The children of Dobell need a local MP who gives a Gonski.” Media release, Mar 22, 2016 Abigail Boyd, Greens for Dobbell

Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 12, 2016 - P15 W 5

Hitler’s Daughter a hit at Budgewoi

Education

School to build new library

lass S3M at Budgewoi Public School have focused on the novel Hitler’s Daughter during term one of 2016.

Throughout this novel, students have been learning about World War II and engaging in rich discussions. Students have been participating in activities related to each chapter of the novel and have recently read wonderful descriptions depicting a specific house from World War II. Through the strategy of visualising, students

have depicted the house using certain colours and words to describe the appearance and atmosphere of this venue. Students engaged in this activity by pretending to be the character in the book and writing from the character’s point of view. Newsletter, Mar 23, 2016 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Child carers nominated for awards affron Dupre of Jelly Beans Family Day Care Scheme, Tumbi Umbi and Albina Evans of Albina Evans Five Star Family Day Care, Lake Haven have both been nominated for Australian Family Early Education and Care Awards 2016.

Both have been nominated in the Educator of the Year category. Around 90 per cent of Australian children are in formal early childhood education and care with an average time of 15 hours per week due to parents’ employment responsibilities. Now in its 12th year, the Australian Family Early Education and Care Awards is the sector’s peak awards for the early year’s education sector celebrating the dedication, tireless work and passion of the outstanding leaders and services in Australian communities. Finalists will be announced on Monday, April 18 with state winners announced on Tuesday, May 17

and national winners announced on Friday, June 17. Each finalist will be scrutinised by the judging panel which will reveal the state winners and to determine the national winner of each category, the state winners will all meet with the judging panel to present their promise to ongoing quality improvement and innovation as part of a three day professional development event in June. There will be over $75,000 in prizes including $40,000 in training and professional development grants.

Karen McNamara learns to shimmy with St Peter's College dance students

ederal Member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP, visited St Peter’s Catholic College, Tuggerah, to discuss plans for the new library and resource facility to be built at the school this year.

Funded through an Australian Government Capital Grant, the new three level building will provide students with state of the art learning

spaces and library. The library will be at the heart of St Peter’s facilities. Ms McNamara enjoyed a brief tour of the existing

facilities by school principal, Ms Michelle Peters and principal of ASPECT School, who are co-located at St Peter’s, for a morning tea

celebrating World Autism Day. Ms McNamara concluded her tour with a ‘shimmy’ session with a Year 8 dance class. Media release, Apr 1, 2016 Karen Peters, St Peter’s Catholic College

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Land carers celebrated

Joshua Horner appointed as Art House choreographer he new Art House theatre in Wyong has secured the services of international star, Mr Joshua Horner, to choreograph local talent and headline the opening show on May 20 and 21.

ore than 50 local bush and land care volunteers were celebrated worked for almost 20 in March as part of a special forum run by Greater Sydney years to restore original rainforest in the area. Local Land Services.

Themed ‘Connections’, the one-day event was about giving something back to the people who donate their spare time to regenerating and reinvigorating their local environment. Greater Sydney Local Land Services Landcare

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“We use bush regeneration and control weeds, with the aim of restoring a resilient natural environment containing a diversity of plants, animals and fungi,” Eileen said. “Brian and I love being a part of Landcare, it teaches you new skills, keeps you active, gets you outside and gives you the opportunity to meet new people.” Ms Keyzer said throughout the day, volunteers were treated to a free lunch as well as talks from community groups and a key note address from Australia’s leading platypus expert Dr Tom Grant. They then had the option of joining afternoon field trips to explore the sites of two ongoing projects. Media release, Mar 9, 2016 Marie Wheelan, Greater Sydney Local Land Services - Wyong

Joshua Horner grew up in Wyong Shire and has developed an extensive career, starting out as a professional dancer in the Australian Ballet. Since moving to musical theatre, Horner has choreographed many Australian and international productions and has also previously judged on the TV series ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Speaking from Los Angeles regarding his return to the Coast, Mr Horner said he was excited to be part of the opening of a facility that will, he believed, transform performing arts opportunities on the Coast. “I loved performing from a young age and when I was growing up in Wyong with local dance groups, I always had to travel to places like Newcastle to perform,” Mr Horner said. “So this really is a dream come true for everyone involved in this show, who finally have their very own stage on which to shine. “It will be a spectacular and emotional curtain raiser for what is going to be one of the best performing arts facilities in the country, I can’t wait,” he said.

The opening concerts Th i t will showcase a diverse range of live entertainment and include local talent from dance and music companies, special guests and popular singers. “It has been a long road to get here, but it has been worth the wait, as Council have delivered something truly special here for the community,” Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said. “I believe people will literally be blown away, not only by the quality of the performance space, but also by the amazing talent we can now nurture here properly on the Central Coast.” Media release, Apr 11, 2016 Wyong Council media

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outh Week kicked off nationally on Friday, April 8, and Wyong Alive is celebrating with a series of events and activities to highlight the regions young achievers.

One such inspiring local young person is Jake Howden, local singer songwriter and a contestant on The Voice 2015. From humble beginnings at an open mic night at The Coast Hotel, Budgewoi, to performing to thousands of people and a national television audience, Jake has certainly come a long way in a relatively short period of time. “Dad bought me an old guitar when I was 13 but I didn’t really pick it up and try to learn to play it until I was 16,” Howden said. “My first breakthrough came when I posted a cover of ‘Hallelujah’ by Leonard Cohen onto Facebook and received a bunch of positive feedback.”

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After being knocked Aft b i k k d back for The Voice 2014, Jake was motivated to work even harder, writing and releasing his own EP ‘In A Picture’ which achieved chart success on iTunes. Then came his big break, making it through to The Voice 2015 Super Battle Rounds which established Jake on the national stage and N EE IO FR ISS M AD

confi dream firmedd his hi d of playing music for a living. “Performing on such a massive stage was humbling yet daunting, but that’s what I love to do, that’s what I want to do,” Howden said. Wyong Shire Council is thrilled to have Jake performing at its keynote Youth Week event ‘How To Slay Being An Adult’ being held at Wyong Grove Community and Cultural Hub on Tuesday, April 12. According to Council’s Youth Officer, Ms Lyn Cooper, Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views,

actt on issues that i th t affect ff t their lives, and create and enjoy activities and events. “We are very lucky to have a committed group of young people called the Wyong Action Team (WAT) to help shape

local l l Youth Y th Week W k events t and ‘How To Slay Being An Adult’ is one such event designed by the team to provide fun and practical help for young people taking on adult responsibilities,” Ms Cooper said.

‘How to Slay being an Adult’ will be held at Wyong Grove Community and Cultural Hub and will combine practical demonstrations and information stalls. “Demonstrations will include essential life skills such as cooking, washing and ironing as well as car maintenance, how to use a lawn mower and whipper snipper, and what to look for when buying a second hand car,” Ms Cooper said. “Attendees can also get their questions answered around bank accounts, credit cards, tax, Centrelink, apprenticeships, renting, mobile phone contracts and consumer rights, how to get a doctor and other stuff you need to know to succeed as an adult,” Ms Webber said. Media release, Apr 6, 2016 Wyong Council media

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The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Always welcoming new members, men and women, to help us to help others. Meetings 6pm for 6.30 pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

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Health Groups Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group - 7 groups across the coast - Providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to hearing aids - Better Hearing Australia Central Coast 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearing australia.org.au

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy. Fundraising activities Harry Moore Golf Day, Garage markets and street stalls. Volunteers always needed to help. 2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy Accure 0414 701 489

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600

hartas@bigpond.net.au

www.pcfa.org.au

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who receive. Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received. Long Jetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. 4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Come along, be part of a vibrant, progressive group. Conquer your fears of public speaking in a supportive learn-by-doing environment. 10.30am - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

The NSW Justices Association Inc Are you a JP? The NSW Justices Association is seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388

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Garden Clubs Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre - Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052

Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes Showband An enthusiastic groupo of people who play brass instrumnts, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to rehearse their crowdpleasing music and play at communioty events Band Hall located in Park Road The Entrance (north end)

Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

Political Groups

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au

GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and wellbeing. Anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.net.au

Northern Women’s Health Centre We offer family law advice, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4351 1152 www.cccwhc.com.au

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au g y

Music Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub Branch Youth Club Ballroom Dancing

Ballroom Dancing classes from 4yrs old and up Classes held at the Youth Club - Monday afternoons 5pm mathewmoshou80@gmail.com

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org or www.centralcoastnewspapers.com for the forms or contact Central Coast Newspapers on - 4325 7369

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon each month 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

NSW Labor Party The Entrance Day Branch is the local day branch for the NSW Australian Labor Party. Monthly meetings to discuss and debate policy as well as campaign for local labor candidates and Members of Parliament. We are always happy to welcome new members and guests. Come along and see for yourself. 2nd Monday 2pm The Entrance Leagues Club 4332 2907 Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - The Grange Hotel 4th Thur every month besides Dec Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area to give a voice to those who find it difficult to use their own. 1st Tue 7pm monthly Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com @g

Probus Clubs Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club We offer a warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers. 4th Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 Toowoon Bay Probus Club Come and meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded Seniors. Morning tea provided, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events. 4th Thur each month 10am. Anglican Church hall, corner of Brooke Ave and Eastern Rd Bateau Bay New members welcome. 4334 3979 Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc 4351 0450 New to the Coast? If you would like to meet new friends and enjoy social events, a welcome awaits you at Tuggerah Combined Probus

Club each 2nd Thur at 10:30am, where you will have the opportunity to hear various guest speakers and also join us in a social outing on the 3rd Thursday. We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi.

Service Groups Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers

Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Volunteers wanted, challenging conditions, interupted meals, early starts, breathtaking tuggerah lakes views. Rewards: - Saving distressed boaters or maybe save a life 0488 442 051 uc.tuggerahlakes@ marinerescuensw.com.au

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club

Located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Attention business owners - are you keen to grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships? Then why not attend a Biz Networking breakfast? Every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am-230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems

Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 830am230pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246 cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept 4324 5343 info@ccpotters.org

PO Box 4043 East Gosford NSW 2250

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members Come and have an Air Experience Flight All Welcome 14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Road Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge on Tuesdays, 9.45am1pm The Greens The Entrance with or without a partner. Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Keep your mind active and learn something new! Come to one of our classes for a couple of hours and make new friends. Long Jetty Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chitaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451 www.tugglakesu3a.info

Mingara Indoor Bowls Club The play of Indoor (Carpet) Bowls - Daily competition (singles, pairs & triples) Winner’s Prize $5 - but strongly social - Sun 9.30am Noon - Mon 6.30pm–9pm Wed 9.30am-2pm (including lunch break) Ray 4389 2567 Mingara Club 4349 7799 raymurphy1935@hotmail.com

Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year. We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production - Acting; Backstage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues. 7.30pm in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com yo gd a ag oup@g a co

Sport KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6 to 8.30pm from 7yrs $5 Lessons Kangy Angy Near Westfield 0413 237 010 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au do ga ajudo co au

Womens Groups BPW Central Coast

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship. All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings. Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker. Community transport available to and from centre Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 12, 2016 - P19 9

Out&About

Council takes over information centre

‘Shark in a bus” visited The Entrance he Entrance residents and holidaymakers were treated to mobile private museum, ‘Shark in a Bus’ over the Easter long weekend.

The heritage marine collection features ‘Frankie’ a five metre long great white, and aims to demystify sharks. Over the Easter weekend, the bus also showcased the world’s

only scientifically proven and independently tested electrical shark deterrent system. Shark in a Bus founder, Mr Paul Sharp said during his travels with the museum he found there

was great community interest in non-lethal shark safety and that the display was all about teaching visitors shark safety. Media release, Mar 24, 2016 Lisa Solomons, 360 PR

The Wyong Diary

For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263

Tuesday, Apr 12 Charlie Truscott’s Hula Hoops and Handstands, The Entrance Community Centre for children aged 3 to 5 followed by free lunch and face painting, from 11:00am How to Slay Being an Adult, keynote youth week event featuring The Voice 2015 contestant Jake Howden, The Grove, 10:00am

Wednesday, Apr 13 The Bob Turner Wildlife Show, The Entrance Community Centre, ages four to 12, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Kings of War School Holiday Gaming, Lake Haven Library on Wednesday, April 13, children aged nine to 15, 12:00pm to 4:00pm Eddie the Eagle movie preview to raise money for End Polio Now, Metro Cinema Lakehaven Central Coast Series Copa Clash, skate, scooter and BMX competition second

round, Copacabana Skate Park, Del Monte Place, from 9:00am Lakes Wheelchair Basketball Challenge, Northlakes High School, 6:00pm

Thursday, Apr 14 Book a Day reading hour, Bateau Bay Library, 10:00am to 11:00am Kids Waste Wise Workshop experiments with eggs, 850 Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby, 9:30am to 11:00am

Tuesday, Apr 19 Keeping native bees, Tuggerah Hall, from 6:30pm

Wednesday, Apr 20 Lionel Robinson’s Spotty Bears Amazing Journey, Lake Haven Library, ages three to eight, 11:00am to 12:00pm.

Thursday, Apr 21 Spooky Stories and Craft, Bateau Bay Library, ages four to eight, 11:00am to 12:00pm.

Friday, Apr 15 Buddhist Meditation relax, breathe and let go, Toukley Library, 10:30am to 11:30am

Friday, Apr 22

Saturday, Apr 16

Sunday, Apr 24

Wet, With N Rhythm, 1 Oleander St, Canton Beach, 11:00am to 3:00pm

Jilliby Cemetery Heritage Walk, with the Wyong Family History Group to celebrate Heritage Week, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sunday, Apr 17 Central Coast Country Music Inc Music Day, Toukley Golf Club from 1:00pm

Kidzspace at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Wednesday, Apr 27 Oliver by the Wyong Musical Theatre co, The Art House, Wyong

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region 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.

anagement of The Entrance Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has been absorbed into the operations of Wyong Council.

The Entrance centre currently has a staff of four and a dedicated group of volunteers who provide tourist information and accommodation bookings for the nearly 40,000 visitors each year. Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, said The Entrance Visitor Information Centre is a vital part of the visitor experience to The Entrance and will only be enhanced under the new

arrangements. “The VIC is very connected to how the visitor experience plays out on the Central Coast and what visitors want. “Bringing the VIC into Council will also create some efficiencies in its back office operations and really allow the team to get on with their core job of delivering professional information and advice our visitors need and want.

“We are also doing our bit to enhance the experience of visitors though a major upgrade of the precinct which will be completed by the middle of 2016.” Council will spend $3.5 million to upgrade The Entrance precinct including landscaping, paving and a major revamp of Memorial Park. Media release, Mar 22, 2016 Wyong Council media

Hazard reduction burn in Lake Munmorah he Rural Fire Service (RFS) conducted a hazard reduction burn on behalf of Wyong Council in bushland surrounding Colongra Bay Rd and Acacia Av in Lake Munmorah on Thursday, April 7.

The RFS took advantage of weather conditions to carry out the burn, which aimed to reduce fuel loads in the bush and to protect properties and encourage native vegetation to regenerate. Wyong Council’s section manager of natural and environmental assets, Mr Luke Sulkowski said the council was working together with the RFS to ensure the hazard reduction burn was completed in a safe and

efficient manner. “The hazard reduction will play a vital role in helping to reduce the intensity of bushfires in

the area,” Mr Sulkowski said. Media release, Apr 6, 2016 Wyong Council media

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Private advertisements Private advertisements only cost $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business rates A one off advertisement only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph. Advertising on an ongoing basis attracts discounts if paid for in full in advance. 3 months $215 + GST, 6 months $385 + GST, 12 months $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week. Having the same advertisement in one of the other Central Coast Newspapers as well attracts an additional 10% discount for those advertisements. If in the third paper as well, it will attract a 15% discount which drops to $11.50 + GST per week in that paper. Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently.

Online classified advertising rates Online only GosfordClassifieds.com.au is one of a network of 10 websites which form one of the largest independent online classifieds network in NSW with over 350,000 annual visitors, over 80,000 online advertisements and over 15,000 business advertisements. A premium VIP online business advertisement on GosfordClassifieds.com.au only costs $299 + GST for 3 months, $399 + GST for 6 months and, $499 + GST for 12 months. It costs a similar amount to go on any one of the other nine Sydney based websites as well, or only $1699 + GST for all sites for 12 months. The other sites cover Bondi, Manly, Newtown, Cronulla, South Sydney, St George, West Sydney, North Sydney, Wollongong and suburbs surrounding those areas. All that we require for you to have an online advertisement such as this is: 1) Heading for the advertisement; 2) Text for the body; and, 3) Up to 3 images if required i.e. logos etc.

Combined online and print advertising Combined print and online packages have been created providing further discounts. Having a Gosford classifieds premium on line advertisement plus a printed advertisement in one newspaper will only cost $495 + GST for 3 months, $695 + GST for 6 months and $999 + GST for 12 months. Having it in two newspapers as well as online costs $595 + GST for 3 months, $995 + GST for 6 months and $1499 + GST for 12 months. To be in all three newspapers as well as online costs $795 + GST for 3 months, $1395 + GST for 6 months and $1899 + GST for 12 months.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - April 12, 2016 - P21 1

Mariners complete a season best forgotten

Major expansion for greyhound re-homing facility reyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has unveiled plans for a major expansion of the Greyhounds As Pets rehoming facility in Wyee as part of the organisation’s efforts to greatly increase re-homing opportunities for retired greyhounds.

The expansion project will require more than $1 million in funding and create 76 additional kennels, a veterinary clinic and a specialised adoption centre to allow people to meet and become familiar with a greyhound before they adopt one into their home. In addition to the expansion of the GAP facility, GRNSW has also progressed another important welfare initiative by commissioning the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to undertake a vital piece of research on identifying optimal greyhound race track design for canine safety and welfare. The research project, which is expected to take up to 12 months to complete, will use an evidence-based approach and aims to prevent injuries during greyhound training and racing by establishing an optimal model for track design and surface. Other initiatives already underway include the introduction of breeding restrictions in July 2015 to address the serious issue of

overbreeding. The number of greyhounds born has reduced by 50 per cent since the restrictions were introduced. GRNSW has also recently launched a review of its existing codes of practices, which specify the minimum standards of accommodation, management and care that are appropriate to the physical and behavioural needs of greyhounds. Assisted by external experts in animal welfare, veterinarians and industry participants, the review will assist in the creation of a new single code that safeguards welfare throughout the entire lifecycle of racing greyhounds. GRNSW, drawing on internal and external expertise, is also currently investigating what changes could be made to improve veterinary services by undertaking a full review of current services, including veterinary ontrack support. Media release, Mar 20, 2016 Stuart Turner, Greyhound Racing NSW Communications Officer

six-goal thriller at Central Coast Stadium brought the Hyundai we were going through A-League 2015-16 season to an end for the Central Coast a tough season and he’s certainly delivered that, Mariners on Saturday, April 9.

Fabio Ferreira buried a spot kick and Luis Garcia whipped in a pinpoint cross that Roy O’Donovan emphatically headed home. For Newcastle, a brace to Morten Nordstrand plus goals to Mateo Poljak and Enver Alivodic were enough to overcome the Mariners in Gosford on the last match of the season. Special mention to Adam Pearce who put in a confident display in between the sticks after being called into action when Paul Izzo left the field with a concussion in the first minute of play. In one of the most dramatic first minutes of play in Hyundai A-League history, Izzo stormed out to defend against Ryan Kitto. Izzo clashed with the elbow of the Jets’ attacker, which had the shot stopper unconscious on the ground, allowing Morten Nordstrand to finish into an open net. Again it was Kitto who played provider to Alivodic at the 18th minute to score the Jets’ second goal for the match. Mariners’ fans had to wait until the second half to get one back just six minutes in, when Ben Kantarovski was ruled to

handball in the box. Ferreira smashed his penalty into the roof of the net. Kitto had his third assist of the evening and Nordstrand finished it off to double his tally for the night at minute 58. The man of the night, Luis Garcia delivered for the Irishman Roy O’Donovan at the 76th minute. It was a superb cross from Garcia that landed on the head of O’Donovan that he headed home like a pro. Mateo Poljak took it upon himself to seal all three points for the Newcastle Jets with a strike from distance with only nine minutes remaining of ordinary time,” said Central Coast Mariners’ coach, Tony Walmsley. “We took a calculated risk with nothing to lose and it was a little bit too easy for Newcastle to create chances, had we nicked another one when we had momentum, who knows, but it wasn’t a good enough defensive display to warrant the result we were after,” Walmsley said. “We thought we had pegged one back just before half time, which was a bit harsh not to be

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allowed. “We got the pen, we had momentum, conceded, then we scored a great goal off a fantastic assist from Garcia and great header from Roy. “We were still in it then, but again, we didn’t defend well enough. “Fabio was fantastic, Luis in the pockets was causing havoc and Roy O’Donovan was making great forward runs, so we always felt like we had goals in us. “Luis came close with one of his shots, but what a legend he is. “He’s an incredible footballer, an incredible man and an inspiration to a lot of people. “When Luis arrived here, we were looking for that inspiration because

it’s just a pity we couldn’t get a few more points and results. “I understand the angst of the supporters. “We’ve made changes and exposed a number of players to too much too soon. “The future is very bright, we are very active in recruiting seniority, good leaders and experienced footballers who will make an immediate difference on the pitch next season. “A sense of optimism will start to flow through when the first signing is made, then the next signing is made and suddenly pre-season is upon us,” Walmsley said. Media release, Apr 9, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners FC

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Council sponsors Mariner’s Youth League team

Vandals damage several sports fields

he Central C o a s t Mariners have announced that Wyong Shire Council has signed on as an Official Corporate Partner of the Central Coast Mariners Foxtel National Youth League outfit for the 2016-17 season.

Wyong’s Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM, said Council will contribute $10,000 in 2016-17 to support the development of promising young football stars from the Central Coast. “Young players are the future of football and it is important to ensure more youngsters from the Central Coast have a pathway to the A-League,” Mr Eaton said. “The success of these young players helps to raise the profile of the Central Coast nationally and football is a big contributor to our local economy,” he continued. Central Coast Mariners CEO, Mr Shaun Mielekamp said it was great to see Wyong Shire

andals have struck at three of the Shire’s sports facilities causing damage to playing surfaces at a time when Council’s greenkeepers are working around the clock to prepare fields for a busy winter sports season.

V From left Shaun MieleKamp, Trent Buhagiar, Doug Eaton and Luis Garcia

Council supporting young Central Coast players and the future of football. “The Central Coast Mariners Foxtel National Youth League team competes nationally and is the direct development pathway to the Hyundai A-League,” Mr Mielekamp said. “One of our club mantras is giving youth a chance, which makes

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

Time - Height(m) Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

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the Foxtel National Youth League squad crucial to the growth of the Mariners. “It is our goal to recruit as many young local talents as possible and thanks to the support of Wyong Shire Council this task has become much easier. “Since the formation of our Youth Team in 2008 it has never been backed by corporate sponsorship, so we would like to thank Wyong Shire Council for pledging their support behind one of our talent pathways,” Mr Mielekamp said. 18-year-old Central Coast Mariners’ player Trent Buhagiar credits the Youth League for providing him with the development he needed to gain a professional contract. “I started in the Youth League when I was 16, was in for two seasons and then got promoted up to first grade,” Buhagiar said. “It’s a great experience and gives you the basis for performance improvement by playing against other top players your age and provides access to professional coaching,” he added. Liverpool Legend Luis Garcia, of Spain, said he went through a similar program growing up at the Academy of Barcelona (La Masia).

“Young players are the future of the league and this program gives them access to all the facilities. Hopefully in the future we can see some of these young players playing in the A-League,”Garcia said. Home games for the Mariners Youth League team in the Foxtel National Youth League competition will be played at the newly opened Mariners Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah. Media release, Mar 22, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Vehicles gained access to Wadalba sports complex along with adjoining Mascord Park by removing bollard fencing, at Northlakes Oval by removing a log fence rail and at Don Small Oval by moving a large rock fence to gain entry. All of the areas have received significant damage and will require constant maintenance throughout the season. Repairs have commenced this week and scheduled games will proceed according to existing bookings. Police have been informed of these incidents and have commenced investigations to identify the culprits. Anyone with

information on these incidents is encouraged to report it to Police. Wyong Shire Council spends more than $3 million annually maintaining more than 36 sports facilities, seven multi-purpose courts and a wide range of other sporting facilities requiring annual maintenance in order to keep them safe and ready for play. Council also supports the more than 16,000 registered players and recreational users of these facilities ensuring all sports booked in for the winter season are catered for with the right goal posts and line markings as per the appropriate sporting codes. Media release, Apr 5, 2016 Wyong Council media

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Tenders open for Matthews Cup team regional sports complex defeats Sydney Roosters enders have opened for the first stage of works at the Tuggerah Regional Sports Complex, which will deliver nine sporting fields across 18 hectares of land at Lakes Rd, Tuggerah.

The Australian Government, through its National Stronger Regions Fund, will dedicate $10 million to this development, which is also supported to the tune of $13.71 million by Wyong Council. Wyong’s mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM said the tender release for this facility was a great step towards realising Council’s sports tourism vision of creating a dedicated facility capable of hosting large scale regional, state and national sporting events. “Stage 1 will consist of nine playing fields,

including a premier field and cricket pitches, public amenities including change rooms, canteen, public toilets and store rooms as well as public car and bus parking,” Cr Eaton said. “The facility will really enhance the offering we already have here as a great venue for sports events. We currently have 36 sporting complexes servicing over 16,000 users each year and this facility will add capacity to our region to host more and more multi field, mass participation events.”

Ms Karen McNamara MP, federal member for Dobell said: “The creation of a cohesive sports community that embodies social connectivity will build upon this fantastic sporting culture currently alive and well in Dobell. “I am proud to be able to provide funding for this fantastic project,” Ms McNamara said. It is anticipated works on the complex will commence mid-year with an opening date for the initial stage of the project in early 2018. Media release, Apr 11, 2016 Wyong Council media

EDSACC are Croquet doubles winners he Division 2 Golf Croquet State Championships at the EDSACC Croquet Club in Bateau Bay wrapped up on March 11.

The championship was played out over five days with handicaps ranging from 5-8. 90 games were played out over an hour period with player’s ages ranging from 16 to 84. Clubs represented were Sutherland, Wollongong, Port Hacking, Maitland, Mt Sugarloaf, Toronto, Hurtsville, Sydney and EDSACC. The competitors were

divided into two blocks with 1st and 2nd in each block playing off in the semi-final. The winner of each semi-final then played in the Final. Doubles winners in a highly contested 7-6 game, were the partnership of Hazel Gibbons and Cheryl Patterson (EDSACC). Runners up were the partnership of Suzy

Parfait and John Aldridge (EDSACC). The Singles Final was a best of three games series, with Tony McArthur (President of Croquet NSW and Sutherland rep) getting the edge over Ted Lyng (Toronto) winning the first two games 7-2 and then 7-6. Email, Mar 14, 2016 Cheryl Byrne, EDSACC

Keegan Turner scores early in the second half

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he Central Coast Matthews Cup team broke through for their first win in this season’s under 16 representative rugby league competition, scoring a come from behind 28-20 victory over the Sydney Roosters at Kanwal during Easter.

The Centurions found themselves trailing 4-0 after ten minutes, when the Morrie Breen Oval sprinklers inexplicably spurted to life, forcing the two teams to twiddle their thumbs for a prolonged period as red faced officials scurried urgently about in search of an off switch. Once this impromptu burst of watery spray had ceased, the game was able to resume and the Coast boys quickly conceded a further try to trail by ten midway through the half. The Roosters early advantage was gradually pegged back however as the Central Coast’s left side attack began to run hot. Centre three quarter,

Jack Smith continued his recent good form with a dominant display and he was ably supported on the eastern edge by Lewis Sheens, Ryan Bender, speedy winger, Tyson Vanderwolf, and fullback, Jack Frasca, who made telling incursions into a sweeping backline. A vital try scored on the stroke of halftime, saw Smith leap high to retrieve a midfield speculator before offloading at altitude to a trailing Frasca who gleefully raced away for the prize. After a terrible start to the game, the Central Coast well and truly heeded the Easter message by totally resurrecting their chances; recovering

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brilliantly to lead 16-10 at the break. The second period saw the Shane Witton coached Centurions totally dominate their Sydney opponents. A try in the right corner to Ourimbah winger, Keegan Turner, was followed later in the half by an 80 metre, intercept dash from Mitch Bowler. Ryan Jones, Jack Alipate and Ben Mau continued to grind away up front while Lewis Sheens’ kicking game continually turned the Roosters around as the Coast lads charged toward a match winning advantage. Sports report, Mar 30, 2016 Andrew Stark, East Gosford Tenants

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