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odified consent has been granted to Development A p p l i c a t i o n 1 0 8 0 / 2 0 1 4 (DA1080/2014), for a mixed use development comprising shop top housing, a hotel tower, a multipurpose function space, a restaurant, a shopping centre and parking, and the demolition of several existing structures. This DA entails a complete overhaul of the existing Lakeside Shopping Centre, The Entrance, and adjoining land located at: 102-104 The Entrance Rd, 106110 The Entrance Rd, 96 The Entrance Rd, 100 The Entrance Rd, 118 The Entrance Rd, 1 Glovers Lne, 3 Glovers Lne, 19-21 Taylor St, 23 Taylor St, and the existing Lakeside Plaza (78-94 The Entrance Rd) and is valued at around $300 million. The proposal includes a new and expanded retail shopping centre, hotel and convention/function space and residential apartments, with two levels of basement parking. According to the DA’s Amended Statement of Environmental Effects 2015 (SEE), the proposal comprises: An expanded shopping centre from 5,000m2 to a total of

An artist’s impression of the development at the Lakeside Plaza site approximately 13,250m2, anchored by a new larger Coles supermarket. It will also include 270 residential apartments in a tower building on the corner of The Entrance Rd and Dening St., 168 residential apartments and 108 hotel rooms

in a tower building on the corner of Taylor and Dening St, and 48 residential apartments over three levels above the podium fronting The Entrance Rd. A restaurant and function/convention space in/with the hotel

lobby level is also proposed. The “Oasis” level below the lofted tower buildings will provide outdoor space and amenities. Car parking is provided for within two basement levels and a section of

rooftop parking. The project includes the creation of a piazza public space at the northern end of the site fronting Dening St, the creation of the Bus Hub on The Entrance Rd providing an attractive public transport area and creation of a publicly

accessible viewing platform on top of the tower on the corner of Taylor and Dening St. The 2015 proposal also stipulates total parking spaces generated through the development as 1,325 parking spaces. The original 2014 SEE proposal included: the expanded shopping centre at a total of 10,650m2, still anchored by a Coles supermarket, and 250 residential apartments in the building on the corner of The Entrance Rd/Dening St. It also included 110 residential apartments and 100 hotel rooms in a tower building on the corner of Taylor St/Dening St and 36 residential apartments over three levels above the podium fronting The Entrance Rd. Also included are the same plans for the restaurant/convention space, the Oasis, the piazza public space and the Bus Hub, but stipulated total parking spaces generated through the development as 1,375 parking spaces. The masterplan provided in the 2015 SEE lists the proposal as a staged development, with conceptual approval only, meaning no physical works have been authorised or approved by Council or the JRPP.

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Asbestos at Wamberal Beach remains in place nine months after being exposed M r Pat Aiken, who has recently announced he will be standing for election o the new Central Coast Council in September, has aised the alarm about what he believes to be thick asbestos roof sheeting exposed by storm damage at Wamberal Beach.

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Correa Bay closed after sewage discharge Central Coast Council issued a public health alert at 4:55pm on Friday, March 24, two days after the storm, to advise the public that water quality may have been affected. The council attributed the contamination to a combination of large storm water ﬂows and a power outage at a sewage pump station. As a precaution, Council closed the boat ramp and adjoining foreshore area and advised residents to avoid swimming, ﬁshing and other recreational activities in the area until further

notice. “Council continues to monitor the situation closely and is working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority and other relevant authorities,” the council statement said. The boat ramp and foreshore area remained closed until 4:54pm on Monday, March 27, when it was reopened after the council confirmed “water quality is suitable for recreational purposes”. The Central Coast Council has an Environment Protection Licence which states that the Council is required: to prevent as far as practicable sewage overflows and sewage treatment plant bypasses; to have proper and efficient management of the system to minimise harm to the environment and public health; and to have practical measures in

place to protect the environment and public health from sewage overflows and sewage treatment plant effluent. As part of its licence conditions, Council is required to notify the EPA of the date, estimated start time and estimated duration of the bypass; the estimated volume of the bypass; the probable cause of the bypass; any actions taken to stop the bypass happening; and any actions taken to prevent the bypass happening again. As licensee it must also record details in relation to each observed or reported overflow from the reticulation system and from the sewage treatment plant: the location of the overflow; the date, estimated start time and estimated duration of the overflow; the estimated volume of the overflow; a description

of the receiving environment of the overflow; classification as a dry or wet weather overflow; the probable cause of the overflow; any actions taken to stop the overflow happening; any actions taken to clean up the overflow; and any actions taken to prevent the overflow happening again. Any risks to public health should also be made public “immediately” under the licence and the Department of Health and the Safe Foods NSW Shellfish Quality Assurance Program must also be informed where the bypass or overflow could have potential impacts on shellfish production. SOURCES: Media releases, 24 and 27 Mar 2017 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Website, 30 Mar 2017 Environmental Protection Authority

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According to Mr Aiken, who made notiﬁcation to the EPA about the xposed sheeting on Friday, March 31, it has been exposed, subject to he weather and accessible by the ublic since June 2016. In a written statement, the EPA aid that it had responded to eports of bonded asbestos being iscovered on Wamberal Beach fter being notiﬁed by a resident hrough Environment Line on March 31. “Central Coast Council is the ppropriate regulatory authority or this matter, and the EPA nderstands that they are treating his situation as a priority,” the EPA tatement said. “The EPA is working with council nd will provide assistance as equired.” Central Coast Council said it ad received reports of exposed sbestos on Wamberal Beach ollowing the June 2016 storms. “These reports were investigated nd actioned with the property wners removing the material,” a media statement from the Council aid. “It appears that further asbestos may have been exposed after the ecent wet weather,” the statement aid. “We have investigated this and we are taking action to have it emoved.” Mr Aiken said he believed the material may have been dumped s far back as the 1970s, but was xposed by the coastal erosion vent that impacted Wamberal Beach in June 2016. “Since July 2016, Central Coast Council has known of the existence f environmentally inappropriate materials situated in the cliff face r escarpment formed by the

coastal erosion that occurred in June 2016,’ Mr Aiken said. He said the Council was warned in a confidential report it commissioned in June 2016 that “environmentally inappropriate materials” were evident in the escarpment along Wamberal Beach. “Council has not: publicly identified the exposure of the asbestos dumping; issued appropriate public warnings; taken action to ensure the removal of the asbestos cement debris from public land; and has most certainly not attempted to prevent exposure of the general public to this toxic contaminant,” Mr Aiken said. “Despite many inspections by Council and State Government Officers, the debris remains in place and continues to represent a health risk to the general public,” he said. Mr Aiken said he had taken photographs of the site in November, “but I didn’t realise at the time what I was taking. “It has possibly become more uncovered because of the rain, but there is a massive amount, I reckon there would be a couple of wheel barrows of the stuff, I don’t know how far back it goes,” he said. Mr Aiken described the material as resembling super thick roof sheeting. In January, Mr Bruce Thom, the

current chair of the NSW Coastal Panel and Mr Phil Watson, a member of the Panel’s Secretariat, were photographed adjacent to the material (see page 3). The photograph was taken on the day of a beach inspection for the Land and Environment Court case between Wamberal residents and the Coastal Panel over their development application to build a revetment wall to protect their properties from coastal erosion. Mr Aiken said it would be difﬁcult and pointless to attempt to “lay blame” for how the materials ended up dumped at the beach. However, he said the issue remained one of public safety now. “The asbestos is on public land, on the seaward side of a property in Ocean View Dve, but well past that property’s boundary with the beach,” he said. “Council has an absolute responsibility either to order people to remove the materials or order it to be cleaned up, but in this case, it is on land they control. “It will only need another storm to get the material spread right across the beach, so Council has an obligation to inform the public and they have to remove the material at their cost. “They know about it because using GIPA (Government Information Public Access legislation), I gained access to a

heavily redacted Wamberal Beach Coastal Erosion Report, which says there was inappropriate material on the beach.” The report was commissioned and obtained by Central Coast Council in June 2016. The Wamberal residents ﬁghting to build a revetment wall to protect their properties return to the Land and Environment Court on April 12. The NSW Coastal Panel is the consent authority in the case, not Central Coast Council, because the Council’s Coastal Zone Management Plan has not yet been signed off by the NSW Government. Major storm events in the 1970s resulted in homes being lost to the sea and a range of materials, including building debris, being used to protect other homes exposed to the same risk. Federal, State and Local Governments were involved in these protection measures, and in 1978, there were real concerns that the sea would burst through the Wamberal Beach dune system at a location now referred to as the Ruins. In June 2016, a severe storm caused damaged to private land and infrastructure. Following the storm in June 2016, Central Coast Council commissioned a report titled, “Wamberal Beach NSW Storm Erosion Remediation Report

R16029-01-01”, prepared by Coastal Environment Pty Ltd. The report was kept confidential and not made public. “The author, Mr Doug Lord, clearly identified extensive contamination of Wamberal Beach by ‘environmentally inappropriate materials’ and in an underlined statement, he called for the immediate removal of those materials and the many large pieces of debris in excess of 100kg sitting at height above the beach. “Central Coast Council has not acted to remove those materials, and until recently, has withheld this critical information from the public,” Mr Aiken said. Coastal Residents Incorporated applied for access to the confidential report in February, 2017, under the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA). Council decided, 30 days after the application, to provide highly restricted access to a heavily censored (redacted) version of the report. Mr Aiken estimated that around 40 per cent of the document had been blacked out or redacted. The document may only be inspected in the presence of a Council Officer, and three days’ notice must be given by the applicant wishing to inspect the censored report. No more than four people may inspect the document at the same time, which has been divided into four sections for the purpose of inspection, and applicants must agree to sign a copyright statement. The report was commissioned by Council to identify and prioritise storm remediation works and assess the risk to the public areas of the beach front, as well as identify properties which may be at risk following the weather event. According to a statement from Council as to its reasons for keeping the report confidential: “The report also forms a body of evidence that has been gathered by Council in contemplation of future legal proceedings following the storm event.

“The likelihood of future proceedings is considered to be highly likely, as other areas within New South Wales, such as Byron Bay, have been subject to legal proceedings regarding matters of risk to beach front properties. “Given the nature of the event that has occurred, Council considers the future prospect of proceedings to be highly likely. “To release this information to the public would result in a prejudicial impact to Council regarding those proceedings. “Other relevant factors against the release of this information taken into consideration are the reasonably expected prejudices to the exercise of Council’s functions in response to the impacts of the weather event. “Council is still in the process of assessing the detail provided within the report and deliberating as to how it may exercise its functions accordingly. “It is considered that if the information were to be released prematurely, before Council has had an opportunity to exercise any functions as it sees ﬁt, the exercise of these functions may be prejudiced.”

Source: Media statement and interview, Apr 3, 2017 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Incorporated Jackie Pearson, journalist

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enlisted two independent consultants, Earth Systems and Pells Sullivan Meynink, to review the amended Development Application, and the consultants found that the risks were greater than those outlined in the Environmental Impact Statement submitted by the developer. “The predictions of the Environmental Impact Statement are

catchment for current and future residents. “The Environmental Impact Statement underestimates the potential impacts on groundwater,” she said. Ms O’Brien said Council was also worried about the project’s impact on subsidence and the nearby Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby.

were “light on at best”. Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council’s CEO, Mr Sean Gordon, told the PAC hearing that the Wallarah 2 Coal Project was “unviable and unsustainable”. Mr Gordon said Darkinjung were the largest private land owners around the mine, and that Wallarah 2 would negatively impact housing developments

suffered severe land dispossession since 1788, and had not been able to participate in its economic development, despite striving for years to turn their land into an economic opportunity. Mr Gordon described the mine’s proponent’s offering of jobs and procurement as a “beads and trinkets offering”. Former Wyong Councillor and current

smallest risk is too big a risk to take. “After the drought that occurred on the Central Coast from the early 2000s to 2008, when our water supply dropped to only 9 per cent, it had been proven that water and not coal was the number one resource produced in the Wyong Valleys.

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The new Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, with her team of volunteers Photo: Noel Fisher

Labor’s Liesl landslide Labor’s Ms Liesl Tesch was declared winner of the April 8 by-election in the NSW electorate of Gosford, achieving a swing (before preferences) of 10.9 per cent to Labor. Ms Tesch won 49.5 per cent of the primary vote consisting of 22,931 votes that translated to 62.5 per cent of the two-party preferred vote. She won the primary vote in every polling booth in the electorate except four (Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Mount White

and Peats Ridge). Her popularity on the Peninsula, where she resides, was resounding. Four of her six biggest poll results were at Ettalong Public School (1216 primary votes out of a possible 2360), 1063 votes at Woy Woy South Public School (out of 1808), 1053 at Umina Uniting (out of 1806) and 1049 at Umina Public School (out of 2096). Full booth-by-booth results are available on the NSW Electoral Commission’s website. Liberal candidate, Ms Jilly Pilon achieved 14,202 primary votes,

an 11.9 per cent swing against the Coalition. The Greens, who ran a strong candidate in corporate lawyer, Ms Abigail Boyd achieved 7.5 per cent of the primary vote but that was a swing of 1.5 per cent against the party in the Gosford electorate. Shooters, Fishers and Farmers candidate, Mr Larry Freeman, whose family has strong ties to the Peninsula, achieved 2376 primary votes or 5.1 per cent of the primary vote. Ms Skyla Wagstaff from the Animal Justice Party and Mr Andrew Church for the Christian

Democratic Party both polled under 2000 primary votes. The number of formal votes counted on the day was 46,279 representing 97.3 per cent of those registered to vote. Ms Tesch celebrated her victory with supporters at Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy, on April 8. Ms Tesch said she felt fantastically supported by the community and that she would be ﬁghting for Gosford in NSW parliament for years to come. “I will do all in my power to keep the Government accountable for the decisions they make that affect

the lives of people on the Central Coast,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Tesch outlined the key issues identiﬁed by the people of her electorate during her time on the campaign trail, including feeling ripped off by the Council amalgamation and the removal of services throughout the electorate by the Liberal Government. SOURCES: Press conference, 9 Apr 2017 Liesl Tesch, Member- for Gosford Website, 13 Apr 2017 Gosford by-election results NSW Electoral Commission

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The Lederer Group acquired Kibbleplex and adjoining vacant land from the former Gosford Council for $13 million on March 1, 2016. The Sydney-based property owner and developer owns the adjoining Imperial Centre and has demonstrated longterm commitment to the enhancement of the Gosford CBD including the recent refurbishment of the Imperial Centre. An $850 million Stage One Masterplan for the Kibbleplex property was lodged with Council by Lederer Group on March 6, 2016 which consisted of nine buildings including mixed-use residential, commercial and retail and the demolition of existing structures. The DA was advertised and public comment invited in June and, according to the Central Coast Council’s Gosford online development application tracker, nine submissions were received during the month-long public consultation period. Thirteen months after unveiling its grand plan for the site, the Lederer Group’s Development Manager, Mr Steve McGillivray, said the developer was waiting, along with others with development sites in the Gosford CBD, for Central Coast Council to ﬁnalise its new planning controls. “We made our Master Plan application on the basis that

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The hearing was conducted as part of the PAC’s process to determine whether or not to approve the amended development application for the Wallarah 2 longwall Coal Project. The PAC will accept written submissions on the project until 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 12. Central Coast Council’s Unit

he Lederer Group’s master plan for the empty Kibbleplex building on Gosford’s Henry Parry Drive cannot progress until Central Coast Council gets NSW Planning approval for its proposed new Gosford CBD planning controls.

The rally outside the PAC public hearing into the amended DA for the Wallarah 2 coal mine She said the weight that they have planned Joint Regional Planning he community Manager, Development conservative,” she said. Panel member, Mr Ken Ms O’Brien said of the waste when the for the area. stood united in Assessments, Ms Tanya He said Darkinjung Greenwald, also spoke opposition to the O’Brien, was first to the Dooralong and facility is filled is expected valleys, to be approximately 40 wanted to use its land against the amended DA. Wallarah 2 Coal speak, and confirmed Yarramalong “I am against the assets to develop land for Project at the NSW Council’s objection to the which lay above the million tonnes. project. proposed mine, form part She said the its people and asked the proposal to mine in the Planning and Ms O’Brien said Council of the region’s surface Department of Planning PAC hearing, “do people Wyong valleys because A s s e s s m e n t had serious concerns water catchment area, and Environment’s draft want to buy next to a coal of the risk that I believe it Commission (PAC) about the mine’s impact and urged the PAC to development consent, mine?” may have on the Central hearing in Wyong on on the local water supply. consider the future health which outlined 78 Mr Gordon said Coast Water supply, with April 5. She said Council had and safety of the water conditions of consent, Aboriginal people had a view that even the

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Correa Bay boat ramp and the adjoining foreshore area were closed after the discharge of sewage into the bay during a severe thunderstorm on Wednesday, March 22.

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From left: The empty Kibbleplex looking across Kibble Park and the Lederer Group’s impression of how the site could look

the Local Environment Plan (LEP) would be changed before now,” Mr McGillivray said. “We can’t do anything until the Council’s planning proposal is finalised,” he said. The proposed changes to the Development Control Plan (DCP) and the LEP were expected to be finalised during 2016. However, Central Coast Council extended the public consultation period for the proposed new planning controls until January 20 and held a public information session. The planning controls sought to move the commercial core of the CBD to Kibble Park, create a living city and revitalise the CBD, according to Council. They also involved changes to floor space ratios and height restrictions which were loudly opposed by the Community Environment Network (CEN). CEN’s manager, Ms Jane Smith called the proposal “alarming” including the proposal for heights in the CBD of “up to 99 metres”. CEN was critical of the fact the Council’s exhibition of the proposed changes to development controls came

out of a Statement of Strategic Intent that had been adopted without any public consultation. Coast Community News has asked Central Coast Council’s Group Leader Environment and Planning, Mr Scott Cox, for an update on the proposed new development controls for Gosford’s CBD. His response will be reported in our next available edition. The Lederer Group’s Master Plan also included a redevelopment of Kibble Park “to maximise its green footprint and create a popular family destination and event space that is the green heart of the CBD.” Former Gosford Councillor and member of the Central Coast Council’s Local Representation Committee, Ms Vicki Scott, said she had asked for a discussion about any proposed redevelopment of Kibble Park to be placed on the agenda for discussion at the LRC’s April meeting. “I am concerned there are things in the pipeline to happen sooner rather than later with Kibble Park,” Ms Scott said. “I am concerned about the lack of consultation with the

public,” she said. She said she believed the future of Kibble Park was “too big of an issue for an unelected council” to decide. Between October 2015 and the following March, the details surrounding the sale of Kibbleplex were kept confidential by Gosford Council. Negotiations surrounding the sale of the property had been delegated to then Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Paul Anderson. At an ordinary council meeting on October 27, thenCouncillor Vicki Scott resolved that the CEO was to present a detailed report to Council by the end of November detailing the original price Council paid for the building, why its sale was not put out to tender, why there had been no public consultation about its sale and the details of the sale. A report was provided in November but, for confidentiality reasons, was not made public until after the sale to Lederer was settled on March 1. According to that report, Kibbleplex was acquired by Gosford Council in February

2011 for $11 million, consisting of $4 million of Council’s own funds at $7 million from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. A condition of the government funding was that the two upper levels provide 400 commuter parts for ﬁve years. That commitment expired on February 29, 2016 but Lederer has continued to keep the carpark open to the public. The building was not put out to tender because Council received “a strong expression of interest” and commissioned a valuation report which valued the property in the range of $11.5 million to $13 million. The report also revealed that “there would be limited market depth if the property was offered for sale, the report suggested looming market risks. Gosford Council also appeared to be racing against the clock as development incentives including 30 per cent bonuses on ﬂoor space and heights in the CBD were due to expire in April 2016. The former Gosford Council

opted to go with the Lederer offer based on its knowledge of “a considerable looming oversupply of units proposed in Gosford” and “the assessed value may change unexpectedly over a relatively short period of time. “Based on the valuation report, Council formed the following views: the assessed value may not be sustainable going forward and had more downside than upside risk. “Time periods for any sale should be sensibly minimised if possible. “The pool of potential purchasers would likely be very shallow. “A proactive approach to buyers showing real interest would therefore likely be the best way to maximise price.” Source: Interview, Apr 20, 2016 Steve McGillivray, Lederer Group Gosford Council report, March 2016 Kibbleplex (IR 21591089) Interview, Apr 19, 2017 Vicki Scott, Local Representation Committee Jackie Pearson, journalist

Ms Chrissy Fitzgerald with her superstar Halley

Peninsula exhibitors win at Royal Easter Show Ms Chrissy Fitzgerald of Umina has won the Best Baby Puppy of Breed title for her Finnish Lapphund Baby Puppy Bitch in the dogs section of the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Ms Fitzgerald is a seasoned exhibitor at the Show and said she was thrilled with the result for her puppy Halley. “Dogs have been my passion for all my life,” Ms Fitzgerald said. “I’ve been showing dogs for

years and I’m a dog groomer by trade, but Halley represents almost 10 years of planning and effort and I’m delighted with the result at the Royal. “She exceeded all my expectations. “When she was placed in the Top 10 out of the 309 entrants for the category and then went on to win the title, I was amazed and so very humbled by the experience,” Ms Fitzgerald said. Since the Show, Ms Fitzgerald

and Halley have been competing at events across NSW, with the most recent being at the Deniliquin and District Kennel Club, which yielded three champion in show titles. Their recent success sees Halley ranked third on Dogzonline’s Rising Star list. Brisbane Waters High School were also big winners at the Royal Easter Show, winning Champion Senior Boar of Show as well as the Grand Champion Purebred Heavyweight Steer.

Riverglen Herman, the 260kg boar, is currently under the jointownership of the school and his breeders, Mr and Ms Richard and Heather Cole. Sheraton Skippy, the black limousin steer, 600kg, 14-month old Steer, fetched an impressive $8000 at the Show’s auction on April 6. Skippy was handled at the Show by Year 10 student Kynesia Stapelton. Mr Ron Unsworth and Mr

Richard Mckay, the school’s agricultural department assistants, have been helping the students prepare cattle and pigs for the Show for 23 years. Mr Unsworth described Skippy’s win as the pinnacle of the cattle events at the show. SOURCES: Media release, 16 Apr 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show Media Centre Interview, 16 Apr 2017 Chrissy Fitzgerald, Umina Reporter: Dilon Luke

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A map prepared by Central Coast Council’s Environment and Planning Team shows the site of every approved development in Gosford City with a value of $1.5 million or more. That includes 22 development sites on the west side of the train line and another 34 approved DAs east of the train tracks. The total value of those 56 developments, according to Central Coast Council, is $1.6 billion. “Council has laid down the platform to encourage development and the revitalisation of the Gosford CBD,” said Group Leader, Environment and Planning, Mr Scott Cox. Mr Cox said Council’s vision is to see Gosford become a “vibrant, smart, regional living city centre, and we will continue to lay down that foundation, particularly with the Central Coast Regional Plan that looks into the five different precincts in the Gosford CBD, and we will look at doing further planning around the five precincts,” he said.

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odiﬁed consent has been granted to Development A p p l i c a t i o n 1 0 8 0 / 2 0 1 4 (DA1080/2014), for a mixed use development comprising shop top housing, a hotel tower, a multipurpose function space, a restaurant, a shopping centre and parking, and the demolition of several existing structures.

This DA entails a complete overhaul of the existing Lakeside Shopping Centre, The Entrance, and adjoining land located at: 102-104 The Entrance Rd, 106110 The Entrance Rd, 96 The Entrance Rd, 100 The Entrance Rd, 118 The Entrance Rd, 1 Glovers Lne, 3 Glovers Lne, 19-21 Taylor St, 23 Taylor St, and the existing Lakeside Plaza (78-94 The Entrance Rd) and is valued at around $300 million. The proposal includes a new and expanded retail shopping centre, hotel and convention/function space and residential apartments, with two levels of basement parking. According to the DA’s Amended Statement of Environmental Effects 2015 (SEE), the proposal comprises: An expanded shopping centre from 5,000m2 to a total of

Concept art for the development approximately 13,250m2, anchored by a new larger Coles supermarket. It will also include 270 residential apartments in a tower building on the corner of The Entrance Rd and Dening St., 168 residential apartments and 108 hotel rooms

lobby level is also proposed. The “Oasis” level below the lofted tower buildings will provide outdoor space and amenities. Car parking is provided for within two basement levels and a section of

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odified consent has been granted to Development A p p l i c a t i o n 1 0 8 0 / 2 0 1 4 (DA1080/2014), for a mixed use development comprising shop top housing, a hotel tower, a multi-purpose function space, a restaurant, a shopping centre and parking, and the demolition of several existing structures. From P1

Subsequent DAs need to be lodged by developer, The Entrance Plaza Pty Ltd and Dunnet Properties Pty Ltd, for each following stage of the development. The SEE lists three main stages to the development, for which these future DAs will need to be prepared. These include: Stage 1, part one retail development, being two levels of basement parking, a new supermarket and some additional specialty

An overview of Stage 1 of the development at the Lakeside site in The Entrance “The plan is to provide retail, located to the south residential building on The details of the treatment of the existing Lakeside Entrance Rd. Shopping Centre, which According to the of these areas, including will continue to trade approved schedule of paving, seating, awnings, during construction of modified conditions, litter receptacles, lighting, Stage1. “Stage 1, 2 and 3 of the tree and other planting, Stage 2 will include part proposal must be subject bus hub, drainage, shade and other two retail development, to their own detailed structures being demolition of the development applications features. existing centre, followed and they are again only “The improvement of by two levels of basement conceptually approved. the public domain is in parking and the balance “The DA for Stage 2 is addition to any Section 94 of the specialty retail to be accompanied by a Contributions. development. Public Domain Works Plan “DAs for all stages are Stage 3 will include detailing the proposed to include measures to construction of the above improvements to the satisfactorily address podium level elements, public domain adjoining potential overlooking being the two towers on the site. and privacy impacts to Dening St and an additional surrounding residents

including those along Taylor St (opposite the site), along Warrigal St, along The Entrance Rd and along Dening St in the vicinity of the site; and for the Stage 3 DA, the tower buildings are not to exceed the maximum allowable height under Council’s LEP controls and this shall be verified on the plans using existing survey levels.” Other modified conditions included: roadwork design requirements, stormwater drainage requirements, construction and traffic management plans, vehicle access and planning design requirements, water and sewer services design requirements, lot consolidation, contamination, CPTED design amendments, adaptability of units, including specifically 10 per cent of Stage 3 units nominated as being designed suitably for disables/aged persons, architectural and urban design report stipulations,

water and energy conservation, efficiency and sustainability commitments, public art commitments, motorcycle and bike parking commitments, sun control and safety measures, landscape plan implications, acoustic issues, communal open space requirements, street façade details, accessibility details, Bus Hub details, loading area details, privacy issues, height issues and odour nuisance. The DA and all quoted documents can be viewed through the former Wyong Council’s Development Tracker. Consent for this DA expires in December 2020. Source: Documents, May 3 DA1080/2014 Statement of Environmental Effects DA1080/2014 Amended Statement of Environmental Effects DA1080/2015 DA Assessment Report D12660292 Modified Consent D12679790 Dilon Luke, Journalist

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ouncil has f o r m a l l y appointed three independent members to its inaugural Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee to oversee all Council’s operations, including c o m p l i a n c e , fi n a n c i a l management and governance.

Mr Colin Gellatly AO, Mr John Gordon and Mr Carl Millington, have been appointed after responding to an Expression of Interest process to join the

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee members appointed

Committee. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the Committee would help provide a foundation for sound decision making in Council, and a vehicle to help deliver improvements in how Council delivers services to the community. “We had over 50 applications for membership of this Committee, and the quality of the applicants was very good. “These three people really stood out,” Mr Reynolds said. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to appoint

such highly skilled and widely respected community members to this Committee.” Dr Colin Gellatly has had a long and distinguished career in the public service, including as Director General of the Premiers Department. He also has extensive experience in local government, most recently as the Chair of Newcastle City Council’s Audit and Risk Committee. Dr Gellatly has also been appointed Chair of the Committee. Mr John Gordon has spent the last 40 years

practising as a Chartered Accountant, Certified Practising Accountant and Chartered Secretary, specialising in audit, risk management and corporate governance. Mr Carl Milligan is a senior audit and assurance partner in a Charted Accounting firm in Sydney and has held a number of senior roles on the Local Government Auditors’ Association of NSW. “Their extensive experience in local government and financial matters will hold the new committee in good stead, and I look forward to working with them to

deliver positive results for Council and the community,” Mr Reynolds added. Administrator, Ian Reynolds, and CEO, Rob Noble, will make up the two other positions on the Committee until the election of the new Council in September. According to the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, “Having Dr Col Gellatly chair Central Coast Council’s audit committee is a smart move. “Dr Gellatly has had extensive experience in the public sector at the

highest levels. “The new Council’s financial systems and obligations are large and complex. “Having a diligent Audit and Risk committee is critical to governance. “Administrative processes and security can always be improved, and it is wise to have effective oversight looking for flaws and misuse of tax payers assets.” Source: Media release, Apr 26 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Media statement, May 1 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald

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The Coastal Open Space System (COSS) is a network of reserves supporting natural vegetation that are now managed by the Central Coast Council for environmental and community values. The COSS scheme is unique to the former Gosford Council area and was established in 1984. Land identified as having significant ecological, cultural and historical value were earmarked for future protection and conservation by the council. Existing COSS lands have been voluntarily acquired by the former Gosford Council for the benefit of the community. Approximately 70% of those lands identified have now come into public ownership. COSS is an important legacy - many say that it’s the best planning decision Gosford Council ever made. However, there are a number of threats to our COSS lands Key to these is the lack of action and commitment by the current Council. The previous Gosford Council called on the State government to create a new zoning to protect our COSS lands, the E5 zone - and the State government agreed!... However, after 5 years we are still waiting. For much of the last 33 years, there has been a COSS Committee to oversee the process of working with landholders, promoting COSS and voluntary acquisition of lands. History has shown that without the committee there is very little action - and that appears true now. CEN is also seeing attempts to develop and clear COSS lands - we are waiting to see how this current Council responds to these attempts. Help us to protect our COSS lands - go to our website to join the Friends of COSS. Jane Smith, CEO

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Prison proposal for Warnervale denied B

oth Corrective Services NSW and Central Coast Council have denied that Council-owned land that was to be the location for the proposed Chinese Theme Park at Warnervale, had been earmarked to become a prison. In response to questions from Wyong Regional Chronicle, Corrective Services NSW issued the statement: “There are currently no plans for a new correctional centre on the NSW Central Coast”. Central Coast Council also issued a written statement: “A search of council records indicates that Council received an email enquiry in mid-2016 from a Central Coast resident who was also a corrective services officer. “The enquiry was about vacant land parcels in

the vicinity of greater Sydney for the possibility of Corrective Services NSW to establish a new corrective services facility. “On Monday morning, May 8, Mr Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for Planning and the Central Coast, confirmed in a telephone call with Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, that the

The proposed theme park land at Warnervale State Government had no prison on “information plans for a new corrective I have received and services facility on the an inquiry with the Central Coast. Department of Corrective In an earlier media Service. “From the information release, STL candidate for the September Central I have received, Council Coast Council election, has been in discussion Mr Lloyd Taylor, said the with the Department land could become a of Corrective Services Corrective Services NSW about locating a popup prison on its land at ‘pop up’ prison. Mr Taylor said he had Warnervale,” Mr Taylor based a media release said. “At the end of the day, regarding the proposed

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this is not about where I got my information from, it is about the fact that I am opposed to any prison on the Central Coast,” he said. “We all live on the Central Coast and it is a beautiful place, and the aim of getting onto Council is to make it a better place for everyone, no matter whether they are Labor or Liberal, and a pop-up prison will not

achieve that,” he said. STL candidates Adam Troy and Lloyd Taylor slammed any proposal to build a prison in Warnervale. Mr Taylor said: “We call on the State Government to put a moratorium on this project until there is an elected Council in place.” Mr Troy, said: “We are outraged that Council would even consider this proposal. “Council must come clean and release the plans for this prison. “We are on the Local Representation Committee (LRC), which is supposed to provide council with feedback from the community, but this massive proposal was never brought before the LRC. “Ian Reynolds and Rob Noble should resign.” Continued P4

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Prison proposal for Warnervale denied B

oth Corrective Services NSW and Central Coast Council have denied that Council-owned land that was to be the location for the proposed Chinese Theme Park at Warnervale, had been earmarked to become a prison. From P5 Mr Taylor said STL was calling for a public meeting to be held on the site at Warnervale on Saturday, May 13. “This is a shocking Mothers’ Day present from Council and again I reiterate that Noble and Reynolds should resign.” Former independent Wyong Councillor, Mr Greg Best said: “I have it from reliable sources that the Central Coast is one of a number of sites being actively considered for a major corrective services facility. “Council has had dialogue with Corrective Services and we are now on the shortlist of preferred sites. “We now find ourselves in an outrageous situation where this has happened with no consultation and behind closed doors

and, alarmingly, with no legitimate council in charge. “The Administrator has lost the confidence of the people and should step down. “I will be listing this as a matter of urgency with the Local Representation Committee, and if it is not dealt with, I will be considering my options and resigning from this Yes Minister committee. “I will also be calling on all the other LRC members to stand down, because of the magnitude of this issue. “It would be a game changer for the region and it simply cannot happen, especially not near the Warnervale urban release area,” he said. Mr Best said he would shortly be launching his campaign to be elected to the Central Coast Council as an independent. The fate of the Chappie Pie China Time Theme Park at Warnervale was recently the subject of a story on Channel Nine’s A Current Affair program. The program highlighted the fact that the developer of the Chinese Theme Park at Warnervale, Australian Chinese Theme Parks Pty

Ltd (ACTP), had recently vacated their official premises and missed contractual deadlines to pay monies to the Central Coast Council for the purchase of the proposed theme park land. As a result of the A Current Affair coverage, the Wyong Regional Chronicle asked Central Coast Council for an update on the status of the theme park project. In a written statement Council confirmed that staff had met with the developer. “Council officers met with representatives of ACTP, but it is not appropriate to comment on the outcome of that meeting. “Council is committed to seeking a conclusion of the contract as quickly as is possible. “Council is not prepared to prejudice its legal position in its dealings with ACTP by making further comment. “That would not be in the best interests of Council nor the public it serves.” The Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked Council to provide a response to STL’s statement about the proposal for a prison

on the Warnervale land, which is still owned by Council. Comment has also been sought from Corrective Services NSW (CSNSW). According to the CSNSW, the NSW Government has announced the biggest ever expansion of infrastructure for the state’s prison system, to occur over the next four years. “This is in response to the increase in the state’s prison population, which is expected to continue. “The new facilities will enable NSW to accommodate this rise appropriately, thereby ensuring community safety and the best opportunity to reduce reoffending by providing programs and other rehabilitative activities.” Source: Media statement, May 8 Rebecca Simpson, NSW Corrective Services Interview, May 8 Media release, May 8 Lloyd Taylor, STL Media statements, May 4 and 8 Central Coast Council media Website, May 8 Corrective Services NSW Interview, May 8 Greg Best, former Wyong Councillor Jackie Pearson, journalist

Extraordinary Council meeting to consider draft budget and Operational Plan T

he community will have 30 days to make submissions if Central Coast C o u n c i l Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, approves the exhibition of a draft Operational Plan for 2017-18.

Central Coast Council will hold an Extraordinary Council meeting on Monday, May 15 to approve the exhibition of the draft plan and budget for 2017-18. The meeting will be held at the council’s Wyong chambers at 5:30pm. The Operational Plan incorporates the actions Council proposes to undertake during the next financial year including

setting a budget, fees and charges, as well as detailing a capital works program to deliver infrastructure and services to the community. If the draft plan is approved for exhibition, submissions will be sought from the community during a 30 day consultation period. All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of the final plan and budget at the June ordinary meeting. The meeting will be open to the public and can also be viewed live on council’s YouTube channel. Source: Media release, May 2 Central Coast Council media

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Environmentally sensitive land cleared while awaiting bio-certification C

learing has occurred on Council-owned land at Warnervale that was part of a block purchased by the former Wyong Council in early 2016, and that is in the Central Coast Council’s yet-to-be finalised biocertification study area.

The cleared land forms part of a block on the corner of Sparks Rd and Jack Grant Ave, opposite the Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. The former Wyong Council voted to endorse purchase of the land at its March 23, 2016 meeting, based on a Mayoral Minute from former Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM. The actual report outlining the rationale for acquiring the land was dealt with in a confidential session and then the resolution was recorded in the open meeting. The lot that has recently been partially cleared is part of the biodiversity certification study initiated by the former Wyong Council and endorsed by the Central Coast Council on July 13, 2016. “The bio certification strategy will identify areas of high-value vegetation and habitat for permanent conservation and protection,” the report recommending the adoption of the study by Central Coast Council at

The cleared bush on Central Coast Councilowned land within the Wyong bio certification study area its July 13, 2016, meeting OEH as an application lands while protecting said. to biodiversity certify the high-value environmental habitat lands,” according “In addition, the subject land. proposal will streamline If the OEH gave its to Mr [Scott] Cox, the development approval, Council would Council’s Group Leader Environment and approval process and “undertake community of assist with planning and agency consultation Planning. for the expansion in accordance with “The strategy will of development OEH requirements… identify areas of high opportunities in the [and] consider a value vegetation and southern portion of the further report on the habitat for permanent Wyong Employment results of community protection and the areas Zone,” the report said. consultation prior to that will deliver the best Central Coast Council making a final request employment generating resolved last July that to the NSW Minister development”, he said. the draft Biodiversity for the Environment to “An appropriate Certification Assessment endorse the biodiversity development footprint and Strategy be certification plan”. will be established for progressed via an The bio certification land in the area so that application to the Office process was not potential developers and of Environment and mentioned again in landowners know upHeritage. the public domain until front where development At that time, the draft March, 2017, when it will be allowed. Biodiversity Certification was referred to in a “As Council itself is a media item major land holder in the Assessment and Strategy Council was reported as being on an unrelated topic area, it will be able to “in the process of being as follows: “Council is ensure that significant currently undertaking environmental offset land prepared”. The process outlined by a Strategic Lands Bio is secure, protected and Council staff and adopted Certification Project in managed effectively. by the Administrator, Warnervale. “The proposal will “This project has the require the approval of Mr Ian Reynolds, was that the completed draft dual benefit of facilitating the NSW Minister for assessment and strategy development on much- the Environment who employment will need to be satisfied would be sent to the needed

that the conservation measures result in an overall improvement in biodiversity values,” he said. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said that as the Warnervale area was basically a greenfield site, it provided a great opportunity for Council to get the controls right from the start, to ensure that Council can balance the need to create more jobs and housing while also protecting the environment. “Areas identified in this process as being of high value vegetation and habitat will be protected in perpetuity,” Mr Reynolds said. “We are streamlining the development process so potential land purchasers and developers will know up-front where they can develop, and will ensure that we get the right development in the right place, that delivers the jobs and opportunities our growing community needs.” No mention was made in that statement about the timing of the promised community consultation or the status of any approvals from OEH. The public, therefore, does not know if OEH has approved the draft strategy or what public consultation it instructed Council to engage in before finalising the strategy. Mr Laurie Eyes, foundation member of the Central Coast

Community Environment Network (CEN) and vocal critic of both the former and current Council’s failures to activate land within the Warnervale Employment Zone (WEZ) for its stated purpose of employment generation, said the land had been cleared by Council “without waiting for their bio certification report to be completed. “The report has not been exhibited and presumably is incomplete,” Mr Eyes said. “Would you or I get away with clearing land that contained the threatened Melaleuca Biconvexa?” he asked. “Is this a race to clear threatened habitat before it is allocated within the bio certification report to be protected?” Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked Central Coast Council to explain why the land has been cleared prior to the public consultation process for the bio certification study. It has also asked OEH for an update on whether it has received or approved the application from Council to bio certify the land. Source: Emails, May 3, 4, 5 Laurie Eyes, Community Environment Network Agenda, Mar 23, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Agenda, July 13, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Media release, 22 Mar Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Feedback sought on combined single dwelling DAs C

ouncil is seeking community feedback on a plan to align housing development controls across the Central Coast.

Currently two different sets of planning controls apply to dwellings across the two former Local Government Areas. Under the NSW Department of Planning and Environment issued Guidance for merged Councils on planning functions, amalgamated Councils must look for differences and inconsistencies in these

controls and also look for opportunities to harmonise them. Council administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the community was looking for consistency in planning rules across the Coast and this plan would deliver that for housing. “This Plan will harmonise planning controls for single dwellings across the Coast only, not for multi-unit developments,” Mr Reynolds said. “More consistent housing development controls will help reduce development application turn-around times, align terminology, reduce and

Taylor Martin in the Legislative Council A Joint sitting of both Chambers of the NSW Parliament confirmed that Taylor Martin will replace Hon. Mike Gallacher in the Legislative Council. I welcome Taylor, who will be a great asset to Parliament and brings a youthful perspective to our debates and Legislation. All of Mike Gallacher’s colleagues wished him well and acknowledged his strong contribution to the Parliament and Government. Fire and Emergency Services Levy Property owners on the Central Coast will see a new levy on their Council rates from the 1st July. Previously, an emergency services levy was added to property related insurance cover. Unfortunately, that left many land owners not contributing to emergency response resources because they were not insured. Now all non-government ratepayers will pay a Fire and Emergency Services Levy. This is fair. There are rebates for pensioners and vacant land owners. Please go to fesl.nsw.gov.au for a useful FESL calculator and a Q&A. School maintenance backlog The Minister for Education announced another $60 million to address the school maintenance backlog. This brings to $390 million the total funds committed over two years. Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance will receive $1 million. Details of the rest of the funding allocations will be announced over the next few weeks. The current NSW Government inherited a total backlog of $1 billion from the previous government. That has been reduced to $775 million, and with this latest funding, we are determined to get the backlog down to a manageable level. Station Master’s cottage With strong community backing, I have secured an undertaking from the Department of Transport to put on hold any move to demolish the Station Master’s cottage at Ourimbah railway station. This 19th century structure has been modified, but I agree with locals that it retains heritage value. Please contact my office if you are interested in being part of the future of this cottage. Cheaper Greenslips Also from July, Greenslips will be cheaper for Coast car owners. After an extensive consultation process, reform cracking down on fraud, and caps on insurers’ profits, premiums will drop an average $180. Chamber of Commerce I recently spoke at the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is advocating strongly on a range of issues including the Wyong Town Centre upgrade. I am following up with the Minister’s office. We also discussed grants (www.osr.nsw.gov.au) for new staff positions and the energy challenges for business.

simplify the information needed, basically cut red tape and make it really clear what residents can and cannot build on their property. “We want to align the controls so the same rules apply for homeowners across the Coast.” The Draft Housing Development Control Plan will shortly go out on exhibition and residents are encouraged to review the proposed changes and have their say via Council’s Your Voice Our Coast website. At the March ordinary council meeting, administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, resolved to endorse the exhibition of the draft amended chapter 2.1 of Development Control Plan 2013 for the Wyong Shire and Chapter 3.1 of the Gosford 2013 DCP. The public exhibition will be for a period of 28 days. Under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Council is not permitted to have two separate development control plans applying to the same land. Until such a time as a single consolidated DCP is adopted by Central Coast Council, the DCPs of the former councils will need to be retained. “This means that if the proposal proceeds, the WDCP 2013 and GDCP 2013 will still both have a housing chapter, however the controls in each housing chapter will be aligned. According to a report to the administrator, the proposed alignment of the two DCPs involves changes to the site coverage, rear, front and side setbacks, building heights and car parking. A site coverage control is not currently used under the existing GDCP but other controls, such as floor space ratio and landscape area, have been relied on to achieve the desired outcome. The WDCP, on the other hand, required a maximum of 60 per cent site coverage on lots with an area less than 250 square metres and 65 per cent on lots with areas greater than 250 square metres. The proposed DCP

would require a maximum of 60 per cent on lots less than 450 square metres, 50 per cent on lots of between 450 and 900 square metres, and 40 per cent on lot sizes of 900 to 1,500 square metres. In terms of front setbacks, the GDCP required six metres, Wyong required 4.5 metres and the proposed alignment would be for 4.5 metres or “as per adjacent dwellings”. Rear setbacks in the GDCP will change from three metres to six metres for up to 4.5 metre height, and 3 metres for more than 4.5 metres height. The GDCP rear setbacks for outbuildings have been three metres, or 900mm if the building height is less than four metres and the building floor area is less than 20 square metres. The draft proposal would change this to 0.5 metres plus one quarter of the height of the building above 3.8 metres for buildings from 0.5 metres, which is an adoption

of the existing Wyong provision. Under the former Gosford DCP, outbuilding areas were limited to 60 square metres which will be changed to a sliding scale similar to that of the existing Wyong DCP. Outbuildings on land less than 600 square metres can be 45 square metres in size. If the block is between 600 and 700 square metres, the outbuilding can be 60 square metres. Under the proposed aligned DCP provisions, blocks of land between 700 and 800 square metres can have outbuildings up to 75 square metres; blocks 800 to 900 square metres in size can have out buildings up to 85 square metres, and lots above 900 square metres could have outbuildings up to 100 square metres in size. The building height for outbuildings and detached ancillary development in the former Gosford LGA will be reduced under the

proposed alignment of the DCPs from five metres to 4.8 (as per the former WDCP). The GDCP required two car parking spaces for residential developments with a floor area of 125 square metres or more. The aligned version will require two car spaces per three bedrooms, in line with the former WDCP requirement. Some of the elements that cannot be aligned and will remain as per the existing GDCP are house building height which will stay at 8.5 metres (generally) in residential areas (as opposed to 10 metres under the WDCP); floor space ratio which will stay at 0.5 to 1, and foreshore building lines which will remain six metres for single storey dwellings and 10 metres for two-storey houses. Source: Media release, Mar 22 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Agenda item 2.4 Housing DCP review, Mar 22, Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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NEWS

Call for funding of Highway upgrade T

here has still been no money allocated for the Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong Town Centre, and the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce wants action.

The Chamber has set up a change.org petition and is seeking to gather 10,000 signatures to support the call for the roadworks to be funded. It is urging the community not to accept the NSW Government’s inaction and to sign the petition to push for funding to be announced in June. Road and Maritime Services have completed the first phase of the project, along with a completed concept design and environmental assessment. Mr Ron Stevens, President of Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, said he was calling on the NSW

Northbound congestion on the Pacific Highway in the Wyong Town Centre The 2.4km upgrade will users. Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, to allocate benefit local business by “The Art House is open; funding in the State reducing congestion and new cafes are open; Aldi Government’s June 10 improving travel times, is open; shop tenancies as every day, 30,000 have increased. budget. “The funding for this vehicles use this part of “The future of Wyong’s project is long overdue the highway. Central Business District The planned works will is looking bright, but and we need the dates for construction to be provide two lanes in each still no money has been announced,” Mr Stevens direction on the highway, allocated for the Pacific between Johnson Rd Hwy upgrade through said. “The Wyong community and Cutler Dve, thus Wyong Town Centre. is sick and tired of being improving safety and “It will reduce the accessibility for all road current tail back that overlooked,” he said.

causes massive delays and frustration to drivers. “The funding, if provided by the NSW Government, will show a commitment to the people and businesses of Wyong, as well as provide opportunities for growth and development for businesses in the Wyong area.” The change.org petition is from the concerned residents and businesses from the Central Coast and the electorate of Wyong. It brings to the attention of the House the request for immediate action for the Government of NSW to allocate funds for the design and construction phase of the Pacific Hwy upgrade through Wyong Town Centre. Member for Wyong, and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, joined the Chamber in calling for funding for the Pacific Hwy upgrade through the Wyong Town Centre to be included in this year’s

State budget. Mr Harris said that the project had dragged on for 15 years and cost $15 million, leaving the community fed up with waiting. He said: “Wyong and the Central Coast expect the Liberal Government to fund essential road upgrades such as this and not divert money to prop up their Sydneycentric transport projects. “Business and Local Government are doing their job by making the Wyong Town Centre the most alive it has been in years. “The upcoming Budget should contain funding for a substantial start on this project which will already take several years to complete.” Source: Media release, May 1 Mary-Anne Beckers, Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce Website, May 4 Change.org Media release, May 2 Zachary Harrison, office of David Harris

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New public notification procedure P

roposed changes to the way the public are notified of development applications will go on exhibition following their endorsement by the Administrator of the Central Coast Council.

The latest proposals to amend Chapter 7.3 of the Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 are part of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing process to harmonise the development controls of the former Gosford Council with those of the former Wyong Council. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, endorsed the exhibition of a draft amended Chapter 7.3 at the ordinary meeting held in Wyong on Wednesday, April 26. The public exhibition period will be 28 days. Key changes include a proposal to allow a development that achieves compliance with

key planning controls to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;streamlined and allowed to progress to determination without the need for public exhibition on the basis that the application has satisfied the objectives of the DCPâ&#x20AC;?, according to a report to Mr Reynolds from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environment and Planning Department. The amendment also â&#x20AC;&#x153;recognises that for significant and sensitive development proposals, the public should be given additional time to provide submissions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These proposals will now be notified for 21 days where previously in most cases they were placed on notification for 14 days.â&#x20AC;? To clarify: â&#x20AC;&#x153;For minor, small scale development types like single storey dwelling houses, including ancillary developments such as granny flats, which comply with building height and setback requirements, adjoining

owners will not need to be notified and the DA wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be advertised in a newspaper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For larger and more sensitive development proposals, such as boarding houses or significant mixed-use developments, the exhibition period will be for 21 days,â&#x20AC;? the report to Mr Reynolds said. According to a table that compared the former Wyong and Gosford DCPs in relation to public notification of DAs, the new provisions strengthen those of the former Gosford Council in some areas. For example, the notification period for a DA to build a boarding house was not specified in the existing Gosford DCP, but the proposed amendments will specify that such a DA would require a newspaper notice, notice to adjoining owners and a 21-day submission period. The Gosford DCP also did not specify

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notification requirements for group home Das, but the proposed amendments would require a newspaper notice, notification to adjoining owners and a 14-day submission period. In the instance of the change of use for a property in industrial or business zones, the proposed changes would require adjoining owners to be given notice, which was not the case under the existing Gosford DCP. The submission period for a child care centre DA would increase from 14 to 21 days under the proposed amendments. Likewise: crematoriums and cemeteries; drug rehabilitation facilities; educational establishments outside business, industrial or special use zones; land subdivisions for 10 or more lots; places of public worship outside business, industrial or special use zones; private waterfront developments; shop top housing; and, hotels. Setback variations for single-storey developments would, under the proposed amendments, need to be notified to neighbours with a 14-day submission period, which was not previously required by Gosford Council. Any other variations would be notified at the discretion of Council, according to the document. In other areas, the existing Gosford DCP would be, arguably, weakened, by the proposed amendments. For instance, the existing Gosford DCP

required neighbours to be notified and given a 14 day submission period for DAs for dwelling houses of two or more storeys whether setback requirements are complied with and building height doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exceed 8.5 metres. Under the proposed changes, neighbours would not need to be notified of complying twostorey developments. Under the existing DCP, DAs for secondary dwellings where setbacks and building height requirements are complied with had to be notified to neighbours who were given a 14-day submission period. The proposed changes would remove this requirement, so granny flats, for instance, could be built without notification to neighbours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In accordance with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) issued Guidance for merged councils on planning functions (May 2016), Council has undertaken an analysis of the planning policies of the former Wyong Council and Gosford Council, with a review to removing inconsistencies and identifying opportunities to harmonise controls,â&#x20AC;? the report said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The review of the notification requirements contained in Chapter 1.2 of WDCP 2013 and Chapter 7.3 of Gosford DCP 2013 has identified an opportunity to develop a single set of requirements for the notification of development applications across the Central Coast Local

Government Area,â&#x20AC;? it said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although similar in many aspects, there are some differences in the notification requirements under the existing DCPs.â&#x20AC;? The existing chapter of the GDCP will be amended, rather than a new unified chapter written, because Council is not permitted to have two separate DCPs applying to the same land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to achieve a consistent single approach to notification, and until such time as a single consolidated DCP is adopted for the Central Coast LGA, Council with need to amend existing DCPs of the two former Councils.â&#x20AC;? According to the report, the proposed amended chapter will have a â&#x20AC;&#x153;simple and easy to understand table format identifying the notification procedure for land uses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The inclusion of a table format improves readability and provides clear guidance on how Council will exhibit applications based on land uses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The amended Notification Chapter also addressed issues raised by residents and applicants in the past including: how Council will notify modified applications and application reviews; how Council will notify DAs that fall outside of the DCP such as Designated, Integrated and Complying Development; and, clear guidance on the extent, type and form that notification will take.â&#x20AC;? Source: Agenda item 2.6, Apr 26 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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ONTHEBEAT

Outdated draft rail timetable reveals serious service cuts C entral Coast rail services could be gutted if changes stipulated in Transport for NSW’s Draft Timetable and Map for 2018 Sydney Trains goes ahead.

The draft was released under the GIPA Act after Transport for NSW lost a three-year legal battle with the ABC. The draft proposes big changes to Central Coast and Hunter line services. Changes Coast commuters can expect if the draft is finalised include: the end of direct services from Wyong and Gosford to the North Shore line and the amalgamation of rail services at Gosford, with Sydney-bound trains commencing from Gosford. These proposed changes have drawn criticism from local MPs, with Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, urging the State Government to come clean on the proposed changes. “In line with the culture of secrecy surrounding WestConnex and the M4 Toll, the State Government has lost a three year legal battle to keep details of the timetable changes from the public eye. “The Government must now come clean and reveal what exactly it plans to do to rail services on the Central Coast. “Given these reports, we call on Transport Minister, Mr Andrew Constance, to release the Central Coast timetable urgently, given the potential disruption this will cause to commuters,” Mr Harris said. The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) could not be

persuaded by Transport for NSW that a premature release of the timetable, which was drawn up in 2015, would not be in the public interest and could be misunderstood and misinterpreted as a similar leak in 2013. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Constance, released a statement on April 19, following the ABC’s coverage and release of the documents. “The ABC has knowingly reported false information on train timetables,” Mr Constance said. “As the ABC was informed last night, their questions were based on a false premise, a threeyear-old working draft of the timetable that is now redundant. “The organisation failed to report Transport for NSW’s full statement which explained this,” he added. Transport for NSW’s statement provided in full reads: “The premise of these questions is wrong, and based on a now redundant working draft of the timetable. “Timetable changes have not been finalised. “Transport for NSW will not confuse its customers by ruling in and out possibilities for a timetable that is still being worked through. “Options for all lines remain unconfirmed, unless already announced by the NSW Government. “Releasing outdated drafts of timetables is a bad outcome for our customers as it creates uncertainty and speculation, making the already challenging task of helping people catch trains by communicating the new timetable even

harder. “We’ll continue to engage customers about more parts of the 2017 train timetable that we’ve locked in. “Customers will hear about all changes long in advance of implementation.” At this point in time there is no way to know what changes to Central Coast services will be going ahead in 2018-19 or whether another timelier draft timetable exists. The ABC has since lodged a second application with NCAT for access to more recent timetable information. This application has not yet been determined. The draft timetable and maps can be viewed online via the ABC. Transport for NSW did not respond to questions regarding the potential changes to the Central Coast line and instead referred The Wyong Regional Chronicle to their media statement. “It astounds me that Gladys Berejiklian would treat our region with such disregard,” Mr Harris said. “The people of the Central Coast shouldn’t be treated like second class citizens. “Thousands of Central Coast commuters will be left worse off if services running down the North Shore line are cancelled. “The government needs to rule this out immediately,” Mr Harris concluded. Source: Document, Apr 19 Transport for NSW Draft Timetable and Maps for 2018 Sydney Trains Media statement, Apr 19 Andrew Constance, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Media statement, Apr 19 David Harris MP Dilon Luke, Journalist

Other Regional News - In brief Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. Given the arrival of new Central Coast Council, following is a summary of news articles published in the

most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website

www.CentralCoastNews.net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

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Edition 418

Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 & 2257.

Peninsula exhibitors win at Royal Easter Show

Flying fox colony at Everglades

Ms Chrissy Fitzgerald of Umina has won the Best Baby Puppy of Breed title for her Finnish Lapphund Baby Puppy Bitch in the dogs section of the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Free morning activities

A new grey-headed flying fox Striking sandstone steps will be colony has been established near part of an upgrade of the coastal the Everglades Country Club, close walk at Bouddi National Park. to food sources in both the Bouddi and Brisbane Water National Parks.

Fox bait warning

The Peninsula Community Centre will host free morning activities from 10am on May 10 for Neighbourhood Centre Week and National Families Week.

Council website lists 60 Peninsula projects

Sandstone steps to be installed on coastal walk

Rotary presents Opera proceeds

Pet owners have been warned The Rotary Club of Woy Woy has that a fox baiting program will be presented funds to beneficiaries of undertaken in Bouddi National its 12th Opera in the Arboretum. Park during May.

Rotary provides early morning tea and biscuits

More than 60 council roads and drains projects have been or will be undertaken on the Peninsula this financial year, according to a new Central Coast Council website.

New president for community group

The Rotary Club of Woy Woy Ms Cathy Gleeson is the new provided early morning cups of tea president of the Bays Community and Anzac biscuits at the Woy Woy Group. Anzac Day dawn service.

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

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Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260

Fifty six fully approved developments each valued at over $1.5 million in Gosford

Gosford could be on its way to being the $1.6 billion city, but several key developers are running out of time to commence their projects.

Current status of top ten approv The following 10 DAs are a selection of the biggest in terms of dollar value within the $1.6 billion worth of approved developments sitting on Central Coast Council’s books.

Major upgrade proposed for Pacifi c Highway between Narara and Lisarow

NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) have announced that work on the proposed Pacific Highway and Manns Road upgrade would be carried out in two stages, with planning for the project continuing.

Draft Gosford Beaches Coastal New public notifi cation procedure Ward boundaries could be in Zone Management Plan sent to for land use developments to go on breach of Local Government Act public exhibition the Minister for approval

Central Coast Labor has sought clarifi cation from the Office of Local Government (OLG) regarding the ward boundaries in the new Central Coast local government area (LGA).

A plan to manage the beaches, coastal lagoons and estuaries of Gosford City has been considered by Central Coast Council Administrator and will be sent to the NSW Minister for the

Proposed changes to the way the public are notifi ed of development applications will go on exhibition following endorsement by Central Coast Council’s Administrator.

Feedback sought on combined single dwelling development control plans

Fire Levy to be added to rates notices instead of home insurance premiums

Extraordinary Council meeting to consider draft budget and Operational Plan

Council is seeking community feedback on a plan to align housing development controls across the Central Coast.

Central Coast Council, along with all NSW councils, will be required to collect the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL) from property owners alongside rates, on behalf of the NSW Government, from July

The community will have 30 days to make submissions if Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, approves the exhibition of a draft Operational Plan for 2017-18.

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Family grieves for five-year-old girl A

five-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a truck on Hastings St, Rocky Point, near Wyong, on April 26. Police and NSW Ambulance Paramedics arrived on the scene around 3:40pm and found the girl with multiple injuries. First aid was performed, however, she died at the scene. The girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family gathered on April 27 to mourn their loss on the stretch of Hastings St, Rocky Point, where she was hit. Ms Malili Foini, Sanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aunt, spoke to media about the incident, which she, Sanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother and older sister all witnessed. Ms Foini told media that despite the efforts of paramedics, police and witnesses, nothing could bring Sana back. Ms Foini, who lives opposite the bus stop,

told media that Sanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older sister, Philomena, would normally help Sana cross the road, but speculated that Sana may have been too excited to wait for Philomena, as it was the first day back at school after the Easter break. The Vaafusuaga sisters attended Tacoma Public School and the school, Sanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teacher, and classmates, have reached out to the grieving family to offer their sincerest condolences. Sanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father, Mr Satui â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Jamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vaafusuaga erected a wooden cross at the roadside, near where Sana died, where his extended family, and Sanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Salafai Loimata, gathered to pay tribute and grieve in a family memorial. Ms Loimata posted a photo of herself and Sana on social media, captioned â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love you so

Armed robbery P

olice are investigating after an armed robbery in Lake Munmorah.

At about 6:45pm, Sunday, April 30, two unknown men entered a fast food store on Anita Ave, Lake Munmorah. Police have been told the men were armed with knives and threatened staff. They were last seen

muchâ&#x20AC;?. Sana was two months into her first year of primary school. The extended SamoanAustralian family has turned to their Christian faith for strength. The driver of the truck was taken for mandatory blood and alcohol testing. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. Source: Media release, Apr 26 NSW Police media Facebook post, Apr 27 Salafi Loimata, Rocky Point Dilon Luke, Journalist

entering a small silver vehicle before leaving the scene. No one was injured during the incident. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command commenced inquiries and would like to speak to two men. The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance,

about 170cm tall, of slim build with blonde hair. He was last seen wearing a black jumper and black cargo pants. The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of slim build, with dark brown eyes and curly black hair. He was last seen wearing a grey jumper. Source: Media release, May 1 NSW Police Media

Critical injury to motocross rider A

21-year-old motocross rider was seriously injured when another motorcycle landed on him in an accident at a private property near Mardi on April 25. CareFlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapid response rescue helicopter was tasked to

Mardi shortly before 3pm, landing at the property of the accident scene. The man suffered head, chest and suspected spinal injuries when, after he crashed over a jump, a motorcycle following behind went over the jump and landed on top of him.

CareFlightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specialist doctor and critical care paramedic treated the man at the scene for a severe head injury, intubating and placing him in an induced coma to stabilise his condition. He was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition. Source: Media release, Apr 25 CareFlight Media

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Commuter concerned about lengthening travel times FORUM I C travel by train in peak hour from Tuggerah to St Leonards, and then back again, every day, along with thousands of other commuters.

I commute four hours a day. Recently, I was so frustrated with the delays or cancellations of my train on my daily commute, and with several days of being late to work in a row, that I wrote to our local MP. They in turn notified David Mehan, State Member for The Entrance. Yesterday I gratefully received a letter from David Mehan MP.

The really alarming part for me is the second last paragraph, which reads: “Just recently it was discovered that the Government plans on slashing more services from the Central Coast by removing peak-hour trains that travel down the North Shore Line.” This really worries me, as every morning there are thousands of commuters who commute up the North Shore Line. Are they planning on making us get off the train at Hornsby, and changing platforms for an all stations to the City train? What is already a two

hour trip for me door to door, would then become a two and a half hour trip and it will affect the lives of thousands of commuters. The Tuggerah train station is already getting busier and busier. For the last two weeks, I have had to park further and further away at the normal time as it is so busy with more and more commuters parking there. I am extremely concerned about this and am wondering how to get the word from this letter out there. Should I start a petition, lobby someone (who) and so on?

Email, May 2 Dee Flovick, Bateau Bay

Call for organisations to adopt Station Master’s Cottage

he Ourimbah Railway Station has some of the last timber construction buildings on the rail network in the Central Coast.

The future of the buildings has been under review. It had been proposed to demolish the station master’s cottage, and after receiving representations, I visited the cottage last month. The building has been modified over the years, has security fencing to prevent further vandalism and doesn’t have great accessibility.

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FORUM It has become clear to me that there are many in the community who value this structure. I had a couple of meetings with NSW Transport who agreed to put the plans for demolishing the cottage on hold for six months.

The Department suggests that they will consider any approach from organisations with plans to ‘adopt’ and manage the cottage. This could include a group who will use the cottage and undertake to maintain its condition and heritage values. I strongly urge interested individuals and organisations to think about this offer quickly and begin discussions with the Department. Six months will pass quickly. Letter, May 3 Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast

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FORUM

Too many strategic plans

entral Coast Council is currently asking residents to contribute to the first ever combined 10year strategic plan, citing it as an ‘opportunity to shape the future of where you live’ (lead article Wyong Regional Chronicle April 26, 2017).

This is, of course, not the first strategic plan for the Central Coast. Both Gosford and Wyong Councils had strategic plans. Gosford had the “Centres, Corridors and Communities framework for growth 2016-2036” and Wyong had its “Shire Strategic Vision” as far back as 2009, and, more recently, an updated “Wyong Shire Community Strategic Plan 2030”. It’s possibly a tad embarrassing to ask why long-term strategic plans now have to be re-researched and completely re-written

FORUM from the ground-up. It’s doubtful the hopes and aspirations of the community have changed that much, or that the community sees huge change or benefit from the formation of an amalgamated council structure. It seems much more likely there is a perceived need to re-align community expectations with the State Government’s recently released (and rather vaguely worded) Central Coast Regional Plan, so that the recently appointed Coordinator General can implement the State Government plan. A top-down, manipulative approach, rather than a bottomup, genuine consultative process, of course. During 2008-09, Gosford City also conducted extensive community consultation, resulting in the MasterPlan: “Our City Our

Destiny”, I understand at a cost of $10 million. That document was never implemented by the former Gosford Council and the current Central Coast Council continues to endorse developments in direct contravention of the document endorsed by the community, former Gosford Council and the then State Government in 2010. From the perspective of being an active member of the community committee which developed Wyong’s inaugural “Shire Strategic Vision” some 10 years ago, I am of the view that Council’s latest ‘chance to have your say’ is an expensive and unnecessary waste of time. Indeed, I am beginning to seriously question whether this Council has any real understanding of strategic planning or the ability to implement any plans it develops. Email, Apr 29 Kevin Armstrong, Tumbi Umbi

Multicultural Showcase a great success T

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reviews and strong audience numbers. We really appreciate

he Multicultural Showcase at The Arthouse Wyong was a great success. received

great

the Wyong Regional Chronicle’s help in promoting the show. Email, May 1 Doug Eaton, Wyong

HEALTH Page 14 May 9, 2017

Candlelight vigil held over the future of Wyong Hospital

Free Flu vaccine available to certain groups A

s part of World Immunisation Week, Dobell MP and pharmacist, Ms Emma McBride, is encouraging local residents to make sure their vaccinations are up to date, and was even immunised herself on April 28, at Blooms Pharmacy, Wyong. Labor MPs organised the vigil outside Wyong Hospital

Protestors, including Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, at the candlight vigil outside Wyong Hospital A vocal group of about for the Central Coast, ark Clouds gathered over 70 protestors set up in hit back at the concerns by the Wyong Hospital, front of Wyong hospital to expressed protestors. voice their opposition to literally and “We have guaranteed figuratively, on the NSW Government’s plans to enter a public access to the Wednesday, April 26, partnership with a private hospital, there will be as a candlelight vigil operator to redevelop no Americanisation of was held to draw and run the hospital. the hospital, and we attention to the They maintained the are working through p o t e n t i a l vigil from 4:00pm until expressions of interest privatisation of the 9:00pm. on how to build that said Mr hospital. “We are here reminding hospital,” MacDonald. the government that we Organised by Member Labor wants to see for Wyong, Mr David are not going anywhere,” said Mr Harris. the hospital stay in Harris, he was joined by public hands and that “The community is parliamentary colleagues the government should Mr David Mehan, State telling us every day, that fully fund the $200 million Member for The Entrance, they are one hundred dollar rebuild of the against the Ms Liesl Tesch, State percent hospital. Member for Gosford, and Government’s plan.” Staff are concerned Mr Scot MacDonald, Ms Yasmin Catley, State the uncertainty Parliamentary Secretary that Member for Swansea. surrounding the hospital’s future will eventually impact on patient care. There are claims that Central Coast jobs are not being filled due to the ambiguity around the future. Proudly catering to the According to the Central Coast community government, no decision for almost 50 years. has been made and they are examining all options. This, however, has not convinced staff and the community who fear that their concerns will be ignored in a bid Delicious Meals y Free Delivery to further sell off public Social Support infrastructure. Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, at the vigil outside Wyong Hospital

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“This vaccine helps protect people against Influenza A and B, a very serious illness. “It is particularly important for people in high risk groups such as older people, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions, to vaccinate against the Flu. “Free vaccines are available under the National Immunisation Program for people in these categories,” Ms McBride said. “Immunisation is critical to ensure our community is safe from measles, mumps, rubella, shingles and whooping cough. “This is particularly important for children and older people, whose

Ms Emma McBride, Member for Dobell having flu shot immune systems are the critical importance more vulnerable and less of full immunisation able to fight disease. throughout life. “This is an important The theme for this year public safety initiative is ‘vaccineswork’. and I encourage The Federal everyone to check that Government supports their vaccinations are up vaccinations to protect to date,” she added. millions of Australians World Immunisation from vaccine-preventable Week is a global health diseases through the Australia initiative of the World Immunise Health Organisation Program. (WHO) which aims to Source: address vaccination rates Media release, Apr 28 across the globe and Heather Robinson, office of raise awareness about Emma McBride MP

Catley calls for action on quad bike safety N

SW Labor Member for Swansea, Ms Yasmin Catley, has called on the State Government to convene a summit to tackle the broad range of issues associated with quad bike safety in NSW. The call comes as damning statistics show that a quarter of the 114

people killed in quad bike accidents since 2011 were from NSW, with one fifth being children under the age of 16. Ms Catley, in her role as Shadow Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation, said more work was needed to address the issue. “We have kids as young as seven years old dying as a result of quad bike accidents,” Ms Catley

said. “We need to look at states like Queensland, who recently passed laws banning children under the age of eight from riding on quad bikes. “Labor is offering a bipartisan approach here to ensure we can help prevent further tragic deaths.” Source: Media release, May 2, Julian Lee, office of Yasmin Catley

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Student excellence recognised at Awards Night T

he achievements of the Central Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brightest TAFE students and the contribution of its local alumni have been recognised at the 2017 TAFE NSW Hunter and Central Coast Student Excellence Awards.

Thirty Five students and three Alumni have been recognised as part of the annual Awards at Noahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Beach on Friday, May 5, in front of a crowd of more than 180 students, employers, business and community leaders. TAFE NSW Regional General Manager North, Ms Elizabeth McGregor, said that the 2017 Awards highlighted the value of industry relevant vocational education and training in skilling the workforce of tomorrow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our award winners are the future industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and small business owners of

tomorrow. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The awards represent the diversity and breadth of skills learning, educational pathways and career opportunities that are possible through TAFE NSW,â&#x20AC;? Ms McGregor said. Mr Dawood Ahmad from Wadalba was the recipient of the Information Technology Award as he showed a particular high level of commitment, achievement and collaboration throughout his course and radically improved his skills during his 18 months of study at TAFE NSW, Ourimbah. Ms Amanda Roberts from Wyee was the recipient of the Community, Health and Wellbeing award and has matured during her Community Services studies over the past two years. Amandaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to pursue a career in social work and recently started her Bachelor of Social Work with honours at the

University of Newcastle. Mr Ross Hardie from Mannering Park was awarded the creative industries, fashion and media award and has overcome significant hurdles to complete both a Certificate IV and Diploma in Screen and Media at TAFE NSW, Newcastle. Ross has committed to further study at the University of Newcastle where he commenced a Bachelor of Communication earlier this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Importantly these awards also recognise the skills our graduates have developed through practical, hands-on and industry relevant training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This training prepares students for the jobs that will support the growth of existing and new industries across the Hunter and Central Coast regions,â&#x20AC;? Ms McGregor said. Source: Media release, May 5 Emily Gallagher, TAFE NSW

Hands-on musical experience at Budgewoi h a n d s - o n m u s i c a l experience called Drum Beats Rhythm of the World, will be performed for all students at Budgewoi Public School on May 17.

Drum Beats educational shows are designed to build confidence, spirit and a sense of community within children. All the shows are hands-on for every child involving drums, singing, languages from around

the world, rhythms in our environment and body percussion. Each workshop will take an hour and will take place in the school hall. Source: Newsletter, May 3 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

EDUCATION

Educatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Big Day Out at Mingara A

professional development day, called Educatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Big Day Out, will run at Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, June 17. Hosted by Karben Training Solutions, the event will give educators access to a range of workshops presented by industry specialists. Ms Shannon Curtis, RTO Services Coordinator at Karben Training Solutions, said it was a chance for early

childhood and school aged educators to receive cutting edge training. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have sourced a variety of industry specialists from the Central Coast and Sydney to provide relevant and current information on topics identified by centres as required education,â&#x20AC;? Ms Curtis said. The 15 workshops will run under five streams: learning and management, well-being, creativity and innovation, educatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; toolbox and inspiration.

There will also be competitions, games, goodie bags and food. Ms Curtis said she wanted educators to enjoy the experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apart from the professional development side there is an opportunity for networking and most importantly fun.â&#x20AC;? Source: Media release, May 2, Shannon Curtis, Karben Training Solutions

New program to help children with disruptive behaviour

new program that helps children who may present with problems with challenging and d i s r u p t i v e behaviours at home or at school, will be introduced at Budgewoi Public School. Supported by the NSW Ministry for Health and the NSW Department of Education, the 10 week Got It program is for children from Kindergarten to Year 2. It will give families the opportunity to be part of a fun and supportive group that can improve childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour and family relationships. Challenging and antisocial behaviour often causes problems within a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, while also being stressful on their

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family, friends and community. Got It aims to provide support and practical help to children and their families and also aims to support the school community to help

children get the most out of opportunities. An information stall was held on May 5 at Budgewoi Public School. Source: Newsletter, May 3 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

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Library closed for refurbishment

Circus Oz to be Model Citizens at The Art House O

ake Haven Library will be closed for refurbishment from May 17 to 31.

During this time, returns can be made via the returns chute and items can be renewed and reserved online. The library will reopen on Thursday, June 1. The refurbishments include a new smaller service desk, self-service reservations, a new popular reads section and new public catalogues. The smaller service

desk will make more space available for the community in the library. The existing 12 public Internet stations will be moved to a different part of the library and will be housed in purpose-built computer furnishings. There will also be a new stand-alone internet bar, with two express internet stations for library patrons who are interested in doing a quick search. Three new catalogues will be built into the ends of shelving, enabling library patrons to access

the catalogue from the shelving. Council is committed to delivering state-ofthe-art facilities for the community and this is part of that plan. Patrons are encouraged to use our online services during the refurbishment, and any our 11 other branches, with Toukley and Tuggerah Libraries being the closest to Lake Haven Library. Source: Media release, Apr 28 Central Coast Council media

ne of Australia’s best-loved allhuman circuses, Circus Oz, will burst on to The Art House stage in their new show, Model Citizens, for three performances on May 19-20. In an incredible show, the first of its type on The Art House stage, The Circus Oz acrobats take audiences on a journey of breathtaking stunts, music, choreography and Circus Oz’s distinct brand of Australian humour. To the beat of a sensational live music soundtrack, the show takes place within a cleverly designed modelkit world that challenges perspective, scale and concepts of normality.

Over-sized, everyday objects are used as unexpected circus equipment that create an intriguing new playground for the allhuman ensemble. Acrobats will back-flip off a giant vertical clothes peg, become tangled in an oversized cotton reel, unzip giant zippers, balance on a house of oversized collapsing cards and fly high in an enormous pair of aerial undies. Exposing circus skills in unconventional ways, Model Citizens will present stunning group acrobatics with a twist: breathtaking contortion, quirky ball juggling, diving through giant scissors, hard-core hula-hoops and pyjama escapism. Model Citizens is a

visually and emotionally charged journey by the multi-talented Circus Oz ensemble, which audaciously unpacks the myths of modern Australia and explores what it really means to be a model citizen in the ‘lucky’ country today. Circus Oz comes to The Art House as part of the performing arts’ centre’s first birthday celebrations. To get the party started before every show, the foyer will be filled with all the fun of the circus, from acrobats to local performing arts’ school Lee Academy, to fairy floss, decorations and more. Source: Media release, May 3 Emily Carryer, The Art House

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Baby and maternity product collection project underway F

ederal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, has opened her electorate office in Tuggerah as a collection point for May-B-Baby, We Care Uniting Toukley’s baby and maternity product collection project, and she is e n c o u r a g i n g residents to get on board the donation drive.

“We Care Toukley is run by volunteers who work tirelessly to help families in need in our community. “They collect and distribute clothing, essential products and cooked meals to families who are at risk of or experiencing poverty,

homelessness or family violence,” Ms McBride said. “They are always running low on supplies for babies and new mothers, so Derryck, Jo and the team came up with a creative solution. “The month of May will be ‘May-B Baby’ and will focus on collecting as many of these items as possible. “New or pre-loved items in good condition can be dropped off to my office, David Harris’ office in Wyong or to neighbourhood centres in Toukley, Wyong and Wattanobbi. “I’m asking people to donate items such as children’s clothing, baby equipment like prams, high chairs and nursery furniture, maternity and baby items, such

as sanitary products, nappies and wipes, and safety products like car seats and baby capsules provided they are in safe, working condition. “Your generosity will make a big difference to vulnerable families across the Central Coast,” Ms McBride said. Drop off locations are: Office of Emma McBride MP, 1 Bryant Dve, Tuggerah; Office of David Harris MP, 142 Pacific Hwy, Wyong; Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, Heador St, Toukley; Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, Rankens Crt, Wyong; and, Watanobbi Community Centre, Harrington Cls, Wattanobbi. Source: Media release, Apr 30 Heather Robinson, office of Emma McBride MP

Community Garden officially opened T

he Doyalson Community Garden officially opened on April 29.

The newly established garden is situated at 357 Wyee Rd, Doyalson. The opening was

attended by senior representatives from major sponsors, Central Coast Council and Doyalson Wyee RSL Club. The opening was proceeded by an inspection of the

Gardens and then light refreshments. The garden is a community initiative of Doyalson Baptist Church. Source: Media release, Apr 26 Klyde Morris, Doyalson Community Garden

OUT&ABOUT

International Day of Mourning commemorated

From left: Mr Salim Barbar, Ms Yasmin Catley, Father Rod Bower, Mr David Mehan, Ms Liesl Tesch, Ms Deb Westacott, Mr David Harris, Ms Emma McBride, Ms Maree Stokes, Mr Jim Kelly and Mr Bob Ward n International those the community workers they employ, of what Day of Mourning had lost and to reaffirm regardless industry they represent,” the commitment to safe ceremony was held Ms Westacott said. at the Ourimbah Wall working conditions. “Workers and their “Any death in the of Remembrance on workplace is one too families need to be able Chittaway Rd, many; more than three to go to work with the Ourimbah, on April people have died due understanding that they’ll 28. to workplace injuries a come home safely again. The ceremony week, in the past year,” “The International Day commemorated workers Mr Mehan said. of Mourning is a way of who died as a result of “I encourage all honouring those workers workplace incidence or employers and who went to work and occupational disease. employees to take the never came home again, Hosted by the Central time to reflect on lives and those who were Coast Union Alliance, as lost and also to discuss injured and whose lives well as SafeWork NSW how we can do better would never be the same and Unions NSW, the to improve workplace again.” service allowed families health and safety.” International Day of to add memory cards and Debbie Westacott, Mourning is celebrated flowers to the memorial Secretary of Central across the world on April wall in honour of their Coast Unions, also 28. loved ones. welcomed the spotlight Source: Member for the on worker safety. Media release, April 27, Entrance, Mr David Marc Pooley, Office Of “All workplaces, big or David Meehan Meehan, said that it was small, should be able to a chance to remember protect the lives of the

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OUT&ABOUT

Controversial feminist play at the Grove T

he Children’s Hour, Wyong Drama Group’s (WDG) latest production, may have children in its starring roles, but this is no children’s play.

From left: Kathryn Peterson (as Karen) and Annie Bilton (as Lily) rehearsing for the Wyong Drama Group's production of The Children's Hour

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

Friday, May 12 Central Coast Council Pop up, Group Leader Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, Toukley Senior Citizens Club, 10:00am to 12:00pm and CEO Rob Noble at Wyong Village Central, 1:30pm to 4pm

Saturday, May 13 Central Coast Council Pop Up, Westfield Tuggerah, 10:00am to 1:00pm Central Coast Council Mother’s Day Service, Noraville Cemetery, 11:00am

Sunday, May 14 Special Mother’s Day High Tea, Forest of Tranquility, 11:00am to 1:00pm, bookings essential

Tuesday, May 16 Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Cup Race Day, Wyong Racecourse, Howarth St, Wyong, gates open 11:30am

Friday, May 19 Circus Oz at The Art House Wyong, 7:30pm

with foyer activities starting one hour before show time and May 20 at 1:30pm and 7:30pm Wyong Drama Group presents The Children’s Hour, The Grove Theatre, 1 North Road, Wyong, until May 27, 7:30pm on Thurs, Fri and Sat with matinees at 2:00pm Sat and Sun, bookings essential

Saturday, May 20 Gwandalan Lioness Clothing Sale, Gwandalan Community Hall, Koowong Rd, 8:00am to 12:00pm

Sunday, May 21 Inaugural healing Service, Healing Order of Jacob’s Well, Warnervale Regional Uniting Church Worship and Community Building, Corner Warnervale and Louisiana Roads, Hamlyn Terrace, bring and share light dinner at 5:00pm and healing service at 6:00pm Australian Blues Society Jam, Ourimbah RSL featuring Paul Wilson, Mike Bradbury, 3:00pm

Tuesday, May 23 Central Coast Council Commuter Survey, Wyong Station, 4:30am to 9:00am

Wednesday, May 24 Central Coast Council Commuter Survey, Tuggerah Station, 4:30am to 9:00am Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor Centre, Bateau Bay until May 27

Thursday, May 25 Wyong Senior Citizen’s Group Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea, in the grounds of the Old Primary School, 8 Rankens Court, Wyong, 9:30am to 11:30pm

Friday, May 26 Options Theatre Company presents the hits from Grease, The Art House Wyong, 7:30pm, bookings essential and second show on May 27 Maliga Arts and Cultural Showcase, 19 to 21 Margaret St, Wyong, 10:00am to 5:30pm weekdays and 10:00am to 2:00pm weekends to June 4

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One could easily think that Wyong Drama Group’s upcoming production of ‘The Children’s Hour’ was a sweet childhood comedy, but nothing could be further from the truth. When left-wing firebrand feminist, Lillian Hellman, wrote the play in 1934, she gave her dark story an ironic title. It was a suggestion of what might happen if children took control, unchecked by the wisdom that should come with maturity. She based the story on events which had taken place over a hundred years previously, but the story could well have been written yesterday. Audiences will find the story line disturbing and familiar. Like Dalton Trumbo (the subject of the recent film ‘Trumbo’), Lillian Hellman and her partner, detective writer, Dashiell Hammett, were blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee. No doubt Lillian had strong left-wing leanings,

but in this play she raises a flag for Feminism, decades before it was fashionable to do so. Her cast of 13 has one male character, five adult females and seven girls between the ages of 11 and 14. She examines prejudices which still hold sway in society today, as two teachers at a girls’ school are accused of having a lesbian relationship. So controversial was the play that it was not filmed with the plot unchanged until 1961, because of the strict censorship rules which applied in US cinema. Hopefully society is somewhat more broadminded today, but small town narrow thinking still infects modern thinking. Gossip becomes fact overnight, people are guilty until proven innocent, trial by media wins out in our post-truth world. Sally Bartley and Kathryn Peterson explore great emotional depths in the roles of Martha and Karen (played by Shirley MacLaine and Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film). The two women run a small boarding school for the daughters of wealthy families and become the subject of malicious allegations. Pam Campbell and

Annie Bilton are both icons of Central Coast theatre, and totally convince as the righteous society matriarch and the selfcentred actress-turnedteacher whose blindness and insensitivity each contribute to the tragic unfolding of events. Newcomer, Bill Mifsud, shines as Karen’s fiance, a voice of sanity amidst the madness, and Marta Cabarrus, who debuted last year as Herta in WDG’s Sepia Secrets, brings common sense and humanity to the role of Agatha. Kay-lea Sims is truly frightening as Mary, every parent or teacher’s worst nightmare. Harmony Davies evokes sympathy as the major victim of her bullying. Chloe McWilliam, Emma Peterson, Jacinta Cormie, Jorden Hynes and Isabel Purser complete the ensemble of children whose selfdevised scenes will entertain and amuse against the dark backdrop of unfolding events. Direction is by Andy Kabanoff and Sally Bartley. The Children’s Hour runs from May 19 to 27 at The Grove, Wyong. Source: Media release, Apr 20 Andy Kabanoff, Wyong Drama Group

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Mariners’ women draw with Marconi T

he Mariners PS4 NPL 2 Women’s side earned a 1-1 draw against the Marconi Stallions away from home on the weekend of May 6 and 7, in round four of the competition.

The Mariners took the lead in the 11 minute of the game, thanks to Candice Phelan, with Marconi equalising in the 75 minute. The Mariners WPL team headed to Marconi Stadium on Sunday, May 7, to face a highlycredentialed Stallions’ team that included current Westfield W-League players. The early stage was an arm wrestle with end-toend play from both sides. A perfect ball from Jess Terry found Candice Phelan, who made no mistake, giving the Mariners an early lead. The remainder of the half was a tight battle with some, at times, desperate last line defence, none better than that shown by Mariners’ Captain, Oriana

Keane, who was strong and uncompromising, supported at the back by Georgia Davis, Katie Oliveira and Letisha Waddell. The Mariners went into the sheds at half time with a well-earned 1-0 lead. The class of the Marconi outfit was evident in the mid stages of the game as they put sustained pressure on the Mariners’ defence. In the 75th minute, Marconi were awarded a free-kick way outside the Mariners 18-yard-box, where Marconi were able to loft the ball over the Mariners’ keeper. Mariners’ coach, Mark Yule, said: “Their pressure eventually told in the middle period. “I am very pleased with how we finished on top in the last 15 minutes. “We never let them have anything other than long range attempts,” Yule said. Source: Match report, May 7 Colin McGowan, Central Coast Mariners

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Josh Adams wins The Stephen Joseph Memorial Perpetual Prize M

ardi resident and horse enthusiast, Mr Josh Adams, found success at the 2017 Sydney Royal Easter Show, taking out The Stephen Joseph Memorial Perpetual Prize, for being the winner of the Open Gentleman Rider, 21 years and under 40 years Class, in the horse- riding judging event. Mr Adams is a seasoned rider with over 20 years’ experience. He has been a previous prolific winner at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in riding classes, and the 2017 win qualified Mr Adams to compete at the Show Horse Council Grand Nationals in March 2018. Mr Adams and his partner, Ms Jess Castle, run Mardi horse training business, Team J Show Horses, and between them have a highly successful career in the show horse industry. This year has been shaping up to be one of the pairs’ most successful, with Ms Castle securing a fifth place at the Sydney Royal in the Open Hack classes with Vasari, as well as placing second in the Canberra Royal in February, and was also declared Champion Novice Hack at the Bathurst Royal. Ms Castle has been a Central Coast local all her life and said she had no trouble convincing Mr

Mr Josh Adams atop Vasari at the Sydney Royal Easter Show 2017 Adams of the region’s The pair also owe Mr retired race horses and perks. Adams’ parents much giving them a new lease for Vasari, on life as show horses. “We both love living on gratitude “Josh and I work the Central Coast, where the horse with which we train our horses and both have enjoyed their so well together, each success in 2017. contributing different client’s horses. strengths to our “Vasari was a retired “We also give riding partnership. race horse when Josh’s lessons to riders of all “Josh and I both love ages and levels, some of parents rehoused and retired race whom compete with us at retrained him to be a finding show horse,” Ms Castle horses to bring on to shows. become show horses “We have a really great said. Mr Adams and Ms and we have two other team of people that help us achieve our success, Castle have had Vasari special horses at home especially the fabulous since December 2016 just beginning their show year we have been and have since met all careers,” Ms Castle said. qualifications to compete having. Sources: “Especially Scott at next year’s Royal Media release, Apr 16 James Tolmie, RAS Media Adams, Josh’s dad, who Easter Show. Interview, May 5, The pair have since drives us to all the shows Josh Adams and Jess and helps us in every continued Mr Adams Castle, Team J Show parent’s work, finding Horses way,” Ms Castle said. Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Mariners well represented in National Under 23s squad

he Central Coast Mariners will have four players representing the Central Coast when international players, and players from across the Hyundai A-League, come together to assemble an Australian Under 23 Men’s squad.

Liam Rose, Adam Berry, Trent Buhagiar and Scott Galloway, will assemble in Sydney with the rest of the squad from May 14-19, for a training camp in preparation for the AFC U-23 Championship China 2018 Qualifiers to be held in July in Myanmar. Paul Izzo will also attend representing Adelaide United.

The majority of the 24 players selected for the camp by Australian Under 23 Men’s National Team Head Coach, Josep Gombau, are currently at Hyundai A-League clubs, with the additional three being overseas based trio Thomas Deng, Thomas Glover and Jordan Holmes. Gombau will use the training camp to decide on the makeup of his final squad for July’s qualifiers, saying this group would form the nucleus of the team that travels to Myanmar. “I am happy with this squad because most of the 24 players we have picked for this camp have been getting game time in the Hyundai A-League and a number of them have been playing in

the first eleven which is important,” said Gombau. “The majority of the squad that we take to the qualifiers in July will come from this group of players so the training camp will be a valuable time to work together on the style, the philosophy and our tactical movements. “Following this camp, we’ll also have ten days to bring the squad together before the tournament, so I am confident that we can do a good job once we get there,” he added. To qualify for next year’s AFC U-23 Championship, Australia needs to top its group or be one of the best five second placed teams of the ten qualifying groups. Source: Media release, May 3 FFA Media

Mariners’ Academy side loses to Wanderers T

he Central Coast M a r i n e r s ’ Academy side were defeated three goals to one by the Western Sydney Wanderers Academy at Blacktown Football Park on Saturday, April 29.

Charles Abou Serhal, Kyle Cimenti and Matthew Lecce found the back of the net for the Wanderers, while Duncan Stewart was the lone Mariners’ goal scorer. Despite being away

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7-0, however, this was the only time they were ahead on the scoreboard. Once Ourimbah settled into their rhythm, they scored five tries, all of which came about from the pace of their outside backs. Ourimbah players, Jaydn Pearson, Caleb Pritchard, and Oliver Dark proved to be the difference between the two sides. The forward packs were evenly matched, with Avoca dominating most scrums. However, they did not have an answer when Ourimbah got the ball to their speedy backs. By half-time, Ourimbah had hit the lead by 8 points to 7 and came out of the dressing room with an intent to win. Avoca made too many mistakes and were made to pay, as Ourimbah capitalised on these errors and claimed the bonus point win to jump to the top of the CCRU table.

many times this season, the Mariners came out flying in the second half but there were no more goals. The Wanderers now sit in equal-first position with Blacktown Spartans on the PS4 NPL 2 ladder, just a point ahead of Marconi Stallions. The Central Coast Mariners Academy were back at Pluim Park on Saturday, May 6, against the North Shore Mariners. Source: Media release, May 1, Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Killarney Vale knocked out of FFA Cup in round 5

Big win to Ourimbah over Avoca in Union round 4 K ound Four of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition saw Ourimbah play Avoca at Heazlett Park on May 6.

from home, the yellow and navy took the game to the Wanderers in the opening stages, but it was the home side which opened the scoring. The Wanderers’ goal didn’t halt the attacking mentality of a determined Mariners, and through a deadly Sean Pratt ball, Duncan Stewart was able to equalise. Unfortunately for the Mariners, the Wanderers hit back twice in quick succession, to hold a 3-1 lead at the break. Like they have done so

illarney Vale FC has been knocked out of the FFA Cup after losing 4-0 to NSW Premier League side, Apia Leichhardt, in round 5 of the FFA Cup.

Despite the 4-0 score line in their Cup loss to Apia, Killarney were far from humiliated, narrowly

missing the chance to equalise just before halftime, and with the last two goals coming in the last 15 minutes. Apia went into the match as leaders in the NSW Premier League 1 (NPL 1) competition, making them arguably the fifth best team in NSW behind the four A-League clubs.

The Terriers put in a valiant performance, and the score line did not reflect the result of the match. The valiant display put on by Killarney Vale, showcases the quality of football on the Central Coast. Source: Media release, May 1 Central Coast Football

Killarney Vale Bombers lose by 97 points ardiff Hawks proved to be too strong for Killarney Vale Bombers in round 5 of the 2017 Black Diamond Cup.

Cardiff rebounded from their Round 4 loss to Terrigal Avoca, easily

accounting for Killarney Vale at Hillsborough Oval with a final score of 144 points to 47. The Hawks set up the win with a six goal second term to lead by 43 points at half time, before running out 97 point winners.

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Mariners’ Women lose to Sutherland Shire C

entral Coast M a r i n e r s ’ Academy Womens’ side lost to Sutherland Shire by three goals to one at Pluim Park on Sunday, April 30, despite taking the lead inside the first minutes.

The Mariners came out full of confidence, and were rewarded when, after only 49 seconds of play, striker Candice Phelan found space and rocketed the ball into the back of the net. The Sutherland team refused to lie down and, through connecting play and pitch control, began to assert their dominance. In the 18th minute, they were rewarded when Jordan Baker bagged an equaliser, which saw the two teams go to the sheds at half time tied at

Striker Candice Phelan in action at a previous match Photo: Colin McGowan

1-1. The second half started with end-to-end plays foiled by stoic and

scrambling defence from both sides. Ten minutes in, Jordan Baker found space and

fired past the fingers of Jess Schultz, earning her the second goal of the night.

Sensing tired legs, Mariners Coach, Mr Mark Yule, injected Christine Granero, Jade Kroemer and Maddi Ryan into the game. The impact was positive, and the Mariners women looked dangerous, due to Gabby Blanch, who, from out wide, delivered quality balls into the Sharks’ goal area. The Sutherland defence was equal to the task, and in the 80th minute, the Sharks’ Danielle Wise scored, extending the away side’s lead. Mr Yule pushed young star Georgia Davis forward in a roving role to look for a gap. A late swerving long bomb by Davis flew just wide, and the Sharks shut down play to end the game 3-1 winners. Mark Yule lamented his side’s poor decision

making but was able to find positives in their performance. “Today we were second best too often to get a winning result,” he said. “We made it hard for ourselves turning over possession with poor passing and ball control. “There were patches of quality, but not enough. “We also need to raise our conditioning ahead of a tough couple of games ahead. “Special mention goes to, Letisha Waddell, for her uncompromising defensive contribution, and Jess Schultz in goals, was inspirational.” The Mariners WPL headed to Marconi Stadium on Sunday, May 7, to face an in-form Stallions team. Source, Media release, May 1 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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