Issue 119 June 20, 2017
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Australia China Theme Park status remains unclear
$3m additional federal funding
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entral Coast Council has welcomed $3m in funding for Tuggerah Lakes Estuary and C a t c h m e n t Improvement as part of the Federal G o v e r n m e n t ’s Improving Your Local Parks and Environment Program.
These funds will add to the $7m Council has already invested in Tuggerah Lakes in the current financial year, resulting in significant improvements in the water quality across the lakes system. Council Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said the funds would be dedicated to
whole-of-catchment issues in an effort to reduce the effects of pollutants, litter and environmental vandalism making their way into the lakes. “This funding will support the ongoing implementation of the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan, through stormwater upgrades, foreshore enhancement and a range of streambank, wetland and saltmarsh rehabilitation activities in the estuary catchment,” Mr Dowling said. “The project will continue to improve water quality, enhance nearshore areas for recreational use, reduce pollutant loads to the estuary, control invasive species in ecologically sensitive areas,
encourage sustainable use, and educate the local community about the estuary,” he said. The project will build on a decade of estuary planning and management that has resulted in a measurable improvement in water quality and ecological condition of Tuggerah Lakes and the catchment. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the funding was a clear indication of the lobbying power the new Central Coast Council has, and he is looking forward to more funding flowing to the Coast for the Lakes and other key initiatives. “The Tuggerah Lakes estuary is a jewel in the crown of the Central Coast, offering a unique environment which is
rich in biodiversity and it must be protected,” Mr Reynolds said. “Council is pleased to have this Federal Government support and it will help Council to continue to invest in monitoring and improving the health of our catchments and waterways. “We all have a role to play in protecting our unique environment and waterways and I encourage everyone to get involved.” Residents are urged to report environmental vandalism to Council. The project will commence in July and will run over three years finishing in July 2020. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Central Coast Council media
o n fi d e n t i a l i t y clauses in contracts signed between the former Wyong Council and Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) continue to prevent Central Coast Council from updating the community about the status of those contracts. ACTP has still not paid $3m to acquire the land at Warnervale that is the subject of the Development Application for the place of worship (DA828/2016). Other media outlets have cast strong doubts over the viability of the land sale contract and ACTP’s ability to complete the land purchase or build the temple, but the latest statement from Council did not provide any new information about the status of the land deal or the development application (DA). “The former Wyong Council entered into
contracts to sell land at Warnervale to ACTP,” a written statement from Central Coast Council said. “Those contracts include confidentiality clauses that bind both parties, and as such, it is not appropriate to comment on the detail. “Council is working actively and carefully to protect the interests of ratepayers and is looking to finalise the contract with ACTP as soon as possible. “Council will make further comment when it is appropriate to do so.” Cardno NSW/ACT Pty Ltd, the consultants who prepared substantial documentation in support of the Buddhist Temple DA, were also unable to comment. Cardno’s Manager of Urban Planning, Mr John O’Grady, said the company had a “very close relationship with the client and we’re not at liberty to comment.”
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he NSW Government nt has announcedd St Hilliers as thee successful proponent too acquire and develop thee remaining 1.1 hectaress of the former Gosfordd Public School site.
The remaining land was soldd for $9.5 million. NSW Minister for Finance, e, Services and Property, Mr Victor Dominello, said the the announcement meant th thee State Government was a ste stepp closer to delivering its election on commitment to relocate 3000 government jobs to Gosford. Property NSW conďŹ rmed salee contracts had been exchangedd with St Hilliers and settlement nt was due towards the end of 2017. Work on the mixed-usee commercial building was as expected to commence by thee end of May. “There is no timeframee conďŹ rmed for the development nt of the remainder of the site,â€?â€? according to a Frequently Asked Questions document produced by Property NSW. “There are no restrictions on any further sale of the land,â€? a statement from Property for NSW said. “Any subsequent sale of the land would be a matter for St Hilliers,â€? it said. Mr Dominello announced that the Australian-based property and construction group had been chosen to develop the site, which would include the new 7,000 square metre mixed-use commercial building at 32 Mann St. “This is a big win for Gosford, and the project will provide the area with long overdue commercial development that will provide new jobs and economic stimulus,â€? he said. “Not only will the development
St Hilliers has paid over $9m for the remaining 1.1 hectares of the former Gosford Public School land Photo Noel Fisher
create construction ion jobs, jo but the building’s employees will engage with local traders, retailers and eateries, which is good news for small business.� The mixed-use commercial building will accommodate public servants from the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation from late 2018. The development is expected to create 90 construction jobs and more than 330 ongoing indirect jobs, and inject an additional $1.4m in retail expenditure to the Gosford CBD, and a further $4.2m to the broader region per annum. St Hilliers has more than 20 years’ experience in major developments, including 155 Clarence St, Sydney, the Thornton Precinct in Penrith and Atelier at Kingston Foreshore, Canberra.
Property NSW said it would work with St Hilliers and the Central Coast Council to realise the Government’s vision for the site. In terms of how Property NSW knows that St Hillier’s will deliver that vision, it issued the following statement: “As part of the detailed tender process last year, the successful proponent had to indicate how it would deliver on the NSW Government’s vision for the remainder of the site, including providing generous public open space, residential and retail and hospitality uses (cafes and restaurants). “This formed part of the Property NSW evaluation process and is consistent with the Central Coast Council’s Development Control Plan for the site,� the statement said. “The community will have
the opportunity to comment on the DA of each subsequent phase of development of the site as it is proposed,â€? the FAQ document said. The Gosford/Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce met with the NSW Government and St Hilliers. Chamber President, Ms Alison Vidler, said it had been “a very successful meeting ‌discussing the future of the site, local jobs and the company’s history with the area, including the building of Kariong High Schoolâ€?. According to Ms Vidler, the development had the potential to act as a catalyst to create ongoing economic and employment opportunities for the region. This development will provide employment opportunities and
support economic growth in the Gosford CBD,â€? Ms Vidler said. “Workers will be using local suppliers, traders, retailers or eateries before and after work or during their lunch hours, which is good news for local businesses,â€? she said. St Hilliers announced the success of its tender on its website, describing itself as the “successful proponent to develop a mixed-use precinct at 32 Mann St. “The ďŹ rst stage of the development will comprise a new commercial ofďŹ ce building, with subsequent stages of mixed use residential and retail offerings,â€? the website said. St Hilliers described itself as an integrated property and construction group providing
expertise and service in design management, cost planning, civil and building construction, refurbishment, property development and funds management. “Our commitment to developing long-term, sustainable and collaborative relationships with our clients and our ability to deliver projects wherever our clients take us, has contributed to over 995 per cent of our business bei being through repeat clients,� the group’s website said. An interview request from Coast Community News was referred back from St Hilliers to Property NSW. The Expression of Interest and Request for Tender for the land were issued by Property NSW in the latter half of 2016 to seek private sector interest in delivering the DA building and develop the rest of the site. “St Hilliers was selected following an extensive tender process,’ said the FAQ document. It posed the question: “why did the Government seek to build on the old school site?� and responded: “As one of its 2015 election commitments, the Government committed to relocating at least 300 public sector roles from the Department of Finance, Services and Innovation to Gosford by late 2018. “As the central agency responsible for management of the Government’s commercial accommodation requirements, Property NSW undertook a detailed assessment of the Gosford commercial market to determine existing and potential development sites able to accommodate the relocated staff by 2018. Continued page 3
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entral Coast Council has revised its Coastal Zone Management Plan for the northern coastal areas, extending 33km from just south of Catherine Hill Bay to Crackneck Point, and is seeking community feedback on the proposed changes.
Council has worked with the NSW OfďŹ ce of Environment and Heritage to review the Wyong Coastal Zone Management Plan (WCZMP 2017) in response to changes to NSW legislation and improved information about coastal hazards. The Plan was placed on public exhibition on May 15 and will remain on exhibition until June 13. Council’s Group Leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said the draft plan aimed to address risks from coastal hazards and outline actions to improve the environmental and community beneďŹ ts for the Coast. “This process started under the former Wyong Council and we must
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The northern end of the Wyong coast showing areas of natural coast (green), hot spots (red), recreation and urban (yellow) “A plan for the former this plan is similar in move this plan forward to provide certainty for our Gosford City Council design and intent, we residents who live on the area has now been sent must and want to seek Coastline,â€? Mr Dowling to the Minister for the community feedback on Environment for ďŹ nal the changes. said. endorsement, but while
“Without a proper plan in place to cover our coastal areas, we cannot apply for State Government funding to help manage coastal hazards,â€? Mr Dowling said. After 2011, it was apparent that the potential risk from coastal and landslip processes was not clearly deďŹ ned. Council undertook a review of the hazards information to better deďŹ ne the coastal and geotechnical risks in the former Wyong local government area. The revised hazards mapping is documented in the draft WCZMP 2017 currently on exhibition. To assist the community to review the draft WCZMP 2017 and to discuss their concerns and ideas, community drop-in sessions will be held during the public exhibition period on Friday, May 26 (4:00pm to 6:00pm) at Tuggerah Lakes Community Centre, 1 Bay Village Rd, Bateau Bay, and on Monday, June 5 (6:00pm to 8:00pm) at The Entrance Community Centre, Building A Classroom, 15 Battley Ave, The Entrance. The Plan will be available for viewing at
Council’s ofďŹ ces and local library branches and at yourvoiceourcoast. com. Submissions will close at midnight on Tuesday, June 13. The CZMP for the northern part of the new Central Coast Local Government Area (former Wyong Shire) has been prepared by a different consultant to the plan for the former Gosford LGA, which has already been sent to the NSW Minister for ďŹ nal approval. According to the latest version of the Wyong CZMP, ďŹ ve locations within the former Wyong LGA are at severe risk from erosion and have been classiďŹ ed as erosion Hot Spots by the NSW Government. “To assist with how actions in this CZMP will be applied, the Wyong coast has been organised into four management precincts‌ deďŹ ned in terms of their different values and level of risk that ‌ support different levels and types of community usage, development, and ecological function, and which require different management intent and actions.
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An aerial view of the proposed nursing home site
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Application to build nursing home on bush block A Section 96 application has been lodged to modify a consent given by Gosford Council in 2007 for a development on a 1.6 hectare block on the corner of Hillview St and Veron Rd, Woy Woy. The change would see the development change from a 56unit retirement village to a 160bed nursing home, costing $27.85 million. The block contains a protected stand of Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland endangered ecological community. Thompson Health Care lodged the application on April 13 for a Section 96 amendment to allow a modiďŹ cation for the land to be used as a “residential care facilityâ€?. Due to the value of the proposed development exceeding $27 million, it will be subject to approval by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The residential care facility would include resident recreational spaces, staff and operational facilities and 53 car spaces in addition to 160 beds over three storeys. Central Coast Council must be satisďŹ ed, under Section 96 (2) of
the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, that the development to which the modiďŹ ed consent relates is substantially the same development as that for which consent was granted. If the application is not for substantially the same development then the developer would be required to submit a fresh Development Application. The capital cost of the modiďŹ ed development would be $27.85 million. The Statement of Environmental Effect lodged with the Section 96 application said that the land was “partly occupied by remnant Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland ‌ contained within a designated bushland protection/conservation area. Gosford Council holds a positive covenant over the land which spells out an environmental management plan for the bushland. “The approved development footprint and internal roadway access has been cleared of remnant vegetation,â€? the developer’s Statement of Environmental Effect said. The proposed nursing home would provide the 160 nursing home beds in 152 rooms including a 20-room dementia wing.
The new application takes the approved built form from two to three storeys, reduces basement car spaces from 70 to 52, redesigns the main reception/entry and “maintains the existing approved site bushland/conservation areaâ€?. According to the developer, “the overall size of the approved building footprint is being slightly reduced (-206 square metres) as a portion of space that was previously approved as part of the internal building envelope is being converted into external, ground-level, open-courtyard landscapingâ€?. The building footprint would be reduced from 3164 square metres to 2958 square metres but the addition of a third level would increase the gross oor area from 6427 square metres to 9164 square metres, increasing the oor space ratio from 0.55:1 to 0.79:1 (still under the 1:1 allowed for seniors housing). According to the developer’s statement, there is no maximum building height applicable to a residential care facility on the subject land so Council can use its discretion as to whether or not it modiďŹ es the consent. The height of the built form will increase “slightlyâ€? to accommodate
a third residential level and the steeply pitched roof is proposed to be modiďŹ ed to a at roof form. Gosford’s LEP2014 has a maximum permissible building height of 8.5 metres which both the approved and proposed developments would exceed. The developer has asked Council to allow the proposed building height on the basis they believe it “does not result in a signiďŹ cant increase in bulk and scale when compared with the approved development‌ is not visually evident from the public domain‌sits well below the surrounding tree canopy‌ and does not result in any overshadowing.â€? During 2006 and 2007, a proposal to develop seniors living for 41 dwellings on the site with community and recreational facilities was refused by Gosford Council. The refusal was then upheld by the Land and Environment Court. Gosford Council then approved a revised application for the development of 37 self-care units, a community hall and indoor swimming pool. Five subsequent modiďŹ cations to the approval increased the number of units in the development.
The original consent was modiďŹ ed on ďŹ ve occasions, the last permitted 56 sole occupancy dwellings, community hall, indoor swimming pool, 70 car spaces, car wash bay, ambulance space and the bushland protection/ conservation area. The approved built form included a basement car park, two residential levels and a high pitched roof. The land was advertised for sale in late 2015. At that time Gosford Council stated that “Section 95 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 states that a DA is valid for ďŹ ve years from the date of approval. “As such, this DA would now have lapsed, however, if the landowners can demonstrate that there has been physical commencement on the site, the DA may still be considered valid. “The onus is on the landowner to prove that physical commencement has occurred and for this reason, council cannot provide a deďŹ nitive response.â€? Continue Page 3
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he Joint Regional Planning Panel has refused a $26.7 million residential at building development in Bent St, Gosford, and deferred its decision on a $36.4 million, threetower residential at building at Albany St, Point Frederick. The decision to refuse the Bent St development was unanimous at the JRPP meeting in Gosford on May 25. The Determination and Statement of Reasons said: “The panel reviewed the council assessment report and did not agree with the overall environmental assessment, the balance of considerations under Section 79C of the EPA Act, and nor the recommendation to approve the application. “The Clause 4.6 Variation request to the maximum height of the building standard in Gosford Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 was not considered to be well founded. “In particular, the panel noted that the arguments for ‘averaging’ the height standards to avoid signiďŹ cant variations in scale lead to a signiďŹ cant height noncompliance at the eastern portion of the site.â€? It said the resulting development would have led to an “unacceptable height transition to existing and likely future development in the area.
An artist’s impression of the refused Bent Street proposal
“There were no compelling environmental planning grounds to support the variation request and the panel did not accept the proposal resulted in a ‘better’ form of development compared to a proposal which complied with the height limit,� the determination said. The JRPP said the proposal was inconsistent with the following building height objectives: to permit building heights that encourage highquality urban form; to ensure that buildings and public areas continue to receive satisfactory exposure to sky and sunlight; to nominate heights that will provide an appropriate
transition in built form and land use intensity; and to ensure that taller buildings are located appropriately in relation to view corridors and view impacts, and in a manner that is complementary to the natural topography of the area. The panel also noted that, while the proposal did have the beneďŹ t of the 30 per cent bonus to the maximum height and oor space ratio due to Clause 8.9 of Gosford LEP 2014, the clause had since lapsed and that would affect the likely future character of the area, causing the height transition issues to become more pronounced.
“The proposed setbacks, in particular to the east and west boundaries, do not comply with State Environmental Planning Policy 65 and associated Apartment Design Guidelines. “The use of blank walls to ameliorate separation issues causes unsatisfactory visual impacts, amenity impacts and overall built form. “The internal amenity is not considered to be high, including bedrooms with borrowed light over living areas and no windows, non-compliance with sunlight access in the Apartment Design Guidelines and a general lack of openings for light and ventilation.
“The reliance on blank walls on the subject and adjoining sites, particularly to the east (assuming their redevelopment) would not result in a high-quality urban form. “The proposal leads to an unsympathetic interface with existing and likely future development. “The proposal does not adequately respond to or achieve design excellence as required by Clause 8.5 of the GLEP 2014. “The proposal is considered to be an over-development of the site‌is considered to result in an isolated site to the
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east, and while the applicant’s efforts and their response from Land and Housing Corporation is acknowledged, this should not obviate the need for an appropriate built form in the context of core planning controls and existing and likely future development in the surrounding area.â€? The JRPP also noted “various Development Control Plan (DCP) non-compliances including maximum building depth and setbacks.â€? It concluded the proposal would lead to adverse overshadowing and visual impacts to surrounding and adjoining land, part of which is directly attributable to the height non-compliance. “Approval of this application would not be in the public interest and would create an undesirable precedent due to the signiďŹ cant height noncompliance for a proposal not considered to exhibit design excellence and with no compelling justiďŹ cation,â€? the panel concluded. The DA was for an 80-unit residential at building at 14 Bent St, Gosford. It included 14 residential levels, three basement car parking levels and 84 car parking spaces. The site is located on the northern side of Bent St between Watt St and Henry Parry Dve. Continued P3
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he Federal Department of Environment and Energy has given conditional approval to Transport for NSW to build its intercity eet maintenance facility at Kangy Angy.
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The proposed development had been referred to the Federal Department under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 as a controlled action, due to potential impacts to the Regent Honeyeater and Swift Parrot which are listed as threatened species and communities. According to the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, Transport for NSW has also put out for public exhibition an additional Species Impact Statement that is open until June 30. Nineteen conditions were attached to the Federal Environment Department’s approval, which has relied heavily on “bio-banking� to offset any negative environmental impacts of the proposed train maintenance facility. The Federal conditions referred the applicant to the need to adhere to conditions issued by the NSW Government
The subject site has been given conditional approval by the Federal Environment Department in its approval of the development “as they relate to avoiding and mitigating the impacts of the action on protected matters�. In addition to those State conditions, the Federal Department has said the applicant must prepare and implement a Groundwater Management Plan that must be submitted to it at least one month before construction commences, and construction can’t commence until that plan is approved by the Federal Minister for the Environment, Mr Josh Frydenberg. The Groundwater Management Plan is intended “to minimise the
impacts of the action on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems that support or may support Biconvex Paperbark located onsite and offsite�. The Federal consent also places restrictions on how much land can be cleared: not more than 19.6 hectares of high quality swamp forest; and 3.6 hectares of wet open forest that is foraging habitat for the Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater within the impact area. “To compensate for the impacts to foraging habitat for the Swift Parrot, the person taking the action must provide an offset package in accordance with the offset requirements
calculated under biobanking for the relevant plan community types,â€? the approval document said. According to the Federal Government’s approval, at least 90 per cent of those offset requirements need to be direct offsets located in the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie, “and must be consistent with the onground actions identiďŹ ed in the national recovery plan for the Swift Parrot to manage and protect Swift Parrot habitat at the landscape scale. Another offset package must also be put in place to compensate for any impacts on the foraging habitat for the Regent Honeyeater.
Again, 90 per cent of those offsets must be located in the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie area and consistent with the national recovery plan for the Regent Honeyeater. The Biodiversity Offset Strategy will also have to be submitted to the Federal Department one month before construction commences and be approved by the Minister prior to commencement. The strategy will need to demonstrate how the proposed offset package will meet the consent conditions. It will have to identify and describe the proposed offset sites with maps clearly depicting
Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater habitat within the offset sites. The applicant will also need to identify how the offset sites will be legally secured in perpetuity and “identify the long term objectives for future conditions of the offset sites, management and monitoring actions and timeframes for implementationâ€?. Any supplementary measures will also have to be included in the strategy along with the monetary value of each component of the offset package. As part of the Federal Environment Department’s approval, the applicant must maintain accurate records substantiating all activities associated with or relevant to the conditions of approval and such records may be subject to audit. The applicant will also be required to publish annual reports on their website, addressing compliance with each condition of approval including documentary proof. The approval period has a ďŹ ve year duration from May 5.
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Former Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has died on May 31 after a long illness with cancer. Tributes have owed from local, State and Federal dignatories. Current Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch described Ms Smith as “a tireless campaigner for the Central Coast communityâ€?. “Kathy was a remarkable woman whose long career in small business and the community sector led to her representing the people of Gosford,â€? she said. “After being diagnosed with cancer in 1996, Kathy became a cancer advocate and then chair of Cancer Voices NSW. “Kathy spent years working with Federal and State Governments to establish a regional cancer centre at Gosford Hospital. “The Central Coast Cancer Centre will stand as Kathy’s greatest legacy to the Central Coast community and will never be forgotten. “During her time as our local member, Kathy worked tirelessly for our community. “Kathy revealed and fought for the repair of dangerous problems with the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge, supported the community in the ďŹ ght to prevent the closure of our local Roads and Maritime Services ofďŹ ce, and worked to stop the increase in train fares. “I commit to continuing Kathy’s great work in my role as the Member for Gosford.â€? Ms Tesch extended her condolences to Ms Smith’s family. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, also paid tribute to former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Member for Gosford Kathy Smith,â€? Ms Wicks said. “My thoughts are with Kathy’s family, friends and colleagues at this difďŹ cult time.â€? Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds paid tribute to Ms Smith. He said Ms Smith was renowned for her commitment to the local community, particularly her campaigning for the Central Coast Cancer Centre which includes public radiotherapy services. “Kathy was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving her community,â€? Mr Reynolds said.
“From her passion and commitment to improving the lives of local cancer survivors as the chairwoman of NSW Cancer Voices to her service to the people of Gosford and the Peninsula as an elected representative, her drive and tenacity were beyond question. “On behalf of Central Coast Council, I extend our deepest condolences to Kathy’s family and friends at this time.â€? The ag at Central Coast Council was own at half-mast on June 1 in acknowledgement of Ms Smith’s passing. NSW Opposition Leader Mr Luke Foley said Ms Smith had passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. “Kathy bravely battled a recurrence of cancer for more than a year,â€? Mr Foley said. “Her condition deteriorated sharply last weekend,â€? he said. “Kathy was ďŹ rst diagnosed with cancer in 1996. “She fought for the provision of public radiotherapy treatment on the Central Coast. “Her campaign culminated in joint Federal and State government funding in 2010 for the construction of the Central Coast Cancer Centre, which included the public radiotherapy facilities for which she battled so hard. “I spoke to her husband Peter O’Hanlon and conveyed to him the great affection that so many members of Parliament, from all sides, feel towards Kathy. “My thoughts are with Peter, Kathy’s children Richard and Janet and her grandchildren Georgia, Jimmy, Ali and Joshua.â€? Senator Deborah O’Neill issued a statement that said she had been “deeply saddened by the news that, despite a long and determined
ďŹ ght against cancer, my friend and former Labor colleague Kathy Smith has passed away. “Kathy Smith was a generous and determined woman who never shied away from standing up for our community; both as the Member for Gosford and as a strong advocate for cancer treatment. “She was deeply committed to her family and like so many in our community; Kathy’s family will feel a great emptiness in their lives. “As the NSW Cancer Voices chairwoman, Kathy’s unrelenting determination was a critical factor in the delivery of our very own Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital. “She was rightly proud of her vital role in that signiďŹ cant achievement which stands as a testament to her endeavors. “As the key leader of the community voice on this issue, Kathy leaves a lasting legacy so that cancer sufferers now have a local facility to undertake cancer treatment closer to their family and friends. “Many locals ďŹ ghting cancer are now able to balance the challenges of their treatment and still maintain their work and family commitments. “That simply wouldn’t have happened without Kathy’s efforts. “As the Member for Gosford, Kathy’s unrelenting drive kept the Baird government to account and provided crucial electoral support for her local constituents. “In particular, Kathy’s campaigns to keep local state services in our community revealed her character - she wouldn’t give up in the ďŹ ght for fairness. “Kathy’s tireless work for our community is a noble legacy and I thank her for her dedicated service to the people of Gosford and the Peninsula she called home.â€? Senator O’Neill said her thoughts and prayers were with Ms Smith’s family.. A private funeral was held for Ms Smith on Tuesday, June 6. SOURCES: Media release, 1 Jun 2017 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Media statement, 31 May 2017 Kieran Gill, OfďŹ ce of Luke Foley MP Media release, 31 May 2017 Richard Merhtens, OfďŹ ce of Liesl Tesch MP Media statement, 1 Jun 2017 Rhys Zorro, OfďŹ ce of Senator Deborah O’Neill Website, 1 Jun 2017 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson
Tenants selected for affordable housing project Tenants are being selected for a government-supported affordable housing project in Woy Woy. “The project was initiated by the NSW Government to provide housing supply for low income earners experiencing housing stress,â€? according to Mr Keith Gavin, chief of community housing provider PaciďŹ c Link Housing which is managing the Woy Woy Apartment Project. The project has 31 apartments, with 13 apartments listed as affordable housing and 17 set aside as social housing. The building in Chambers Place also has common areas, a terrace, parking spaces and ground oor retail space. Affordable housing rentals are set at 75 per cent of full private rental costs. To be considered for tenancy, applicants must have earnings below $52,900 a year, or $79,400per annum for couples, according to PaciďŹ c Link’s project ofďŹ cer Mr John TufďŹ n. They must not own or partown any existing property within Australia or overseas. Applicants must also meet all private rental requirements and provide proof of rental history, citizenship status, ďŹ nancial status, and references. “Depending on the individual needs of tenants, the Woy Woy project provides some accessible apartments and others designed for use as disability units if required. “These will be allocated on a
needs basis,â€? Mr TufďŹ n said. “The Government offered a oneoff capital grant through the NSW Land and Housing Corporation within the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). “The completed project is wholly owned by Evolve Housing and PaciďŹ c Link and is to be leased and managed by PaciďŹ c Link for the joint venture.â€? Mr TufďŹ n said PaciďŹ c Link had “signiďŹ cant exibilityâ€? to manage the social housing tenant mix and some of the Woy Woy tenants would be transferred in from underutilised social housing already managed by PaciďŹ c Link. “Like all households, tenants who have been in social housing homes for some time progress from having families to being ‘empty-nesters’ and may later ďŹ nd themselves living alone in a large home. “This has been a perpetual problem, both for them and for community housing providers. “PaciďŹ c Link will offer the opportunity for existing tenants in good standing who wish to downsize to move to Woy Woy, where the modern apartment is within easy reach of shopping, services and public transport. “The current housing waiting list for over-55s seeking a studio or one-bedroom in Woy Woy is in excess of 300. “The Woy Woy project will help reduce this waiting list,â€? he said. SOURCE: Interview, 19 May 2017 John TufďŹ n, PaciďŹ c Link Housing Reporter: Dilon Luke
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Demolition in preparation for Waterside development underway G
osford’s longeststanding eye sores, the remains of the Froggy’s skate rink on Mann St and the ofďŹ ce building on the corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce, are about to be demolished as part of preparation for phase one of the triple-tower Waterside development.
The $234m Waterside development was approved by the Joint Regional Planning Panel in December 2015. The approval made way for the site to be developed for commercial and residential use as well as incorporate a cinema, hotel and tavern. Project architect, Mr Cain King, from CKDS Architecture at East Gosford, said the New Hong Kong Macau Australia Pty Ltd had the keys to the site and had commenced cleaning up the interior, including some asbestos removal. “All fees have been paid to Council,â€? Mr King said. Mr King said a plumber had also been on site turning off the water supply, and fencing was to be erected so demolition could begin. The applicant lodged a Section 96 amendment in April to modify the development consent to allow demolition of part of the site prior to the issue of a construction certiďŹ cate. No other alterations to the development were requested as part of the Section 96 application, however, the demolition work will constitute commencement of the development, so the applicant will have met their responsibility to commence
Looking down on the former Froggy’s building towards Georgiana Terrace
work on the development prior to the expiry of Council’s consent in December. Mr King said the developer did not intend to commence construction of the ďŹ rst stage of the development until late 2018. A letter from PJ Donnellan and Co solicitors accompanying the Section 96 application also stated: “This addition will allow our clients to begin demolition work that does not interfere with any heritage sites that are part of the approved DA located at 50-70 Mann St, Gosfordâ€?. However, Mr King said the demolition would facilitate alternative uses for parts of the site in the interim. “With the demolition on the site and the focus of stage one not to commence until
next year, we are hopeful that Council will approve some alternative uses,� Mr King said. “Some of the possibilities
include pop-up marketplaces, parking, or the possibility of utilising the site as a holding area for construction
Another of the derelict buildings to be demolished
vehicles as multiple projects are underway in the CBD, so that they can have access to construction sites without disrupting trafďŹ c,â€? he said. As the local government election approaches and the current Administration period winds to an end, decisionmaking within Central Coast Council appears to be slowing down, but Mr King said he was hopeful that Council would see the value of putting the site to use once demolition is complete. The land does form part of Central Coast Council’s current planning proposal to move the commercial core of the Gosford CBD towards the waterfront. “This planning proposal proposes to rezone the land from B4 to B3 Commercial
Core,â€? said a Council assessment report written to consider the merit of the Section 96 application. “The planning proposal does not affect the s96 application, which is to permit demolition prior to the issue of a Construction CertiďŹ cate for building works,â€? the assessment report said. “The subject site is zoned B4 Mixed Use under Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014. “The proposed development is deďŹ ned as commercial, shop top housing, hotel, and entertainment facility, as deďŹ ned in Gosford LEP 2014, which is permissible in the zone with consent of Council. “The proposed land uses are also permissible in the B3 zone, subject to the exhibited planning proposal. “The proposed modiďŹ cations will not result in adverse amenity impacts on the adjoining properties and the streetscape,â€? the report concluded. “The proposed development is substantially the same as the development that was originally granted consent. “As such, in accordance with Section 80(1)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the Section 96(1A) for modiďŹ cation is recommended for approval.â€? When actual construction commences, the three-tower project will be completed in three stages, each lasting ďŹ ve years. Source: Interview, Jun 13 Cain King, CKDS Architecture Gosford DA Tracker, DA47046.2/2015 Jackie Pearson, journalist
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$3m additional federal funding
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These funds will add to the $7m Council has already invested in Tuggerah Lakes in the current ďŹ nancial year, resulting in signiďŹ cant improvements in the water quality across the lakes system. Council Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said the funds would be dedicated to
whole-of-catchment issues in an effort to reduce the effects of pollutants, litter and environmental vandalism making their way into the lakes. “This funding will support the ongoing implementation of the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan, through stormwater upgrades, foreshore enhancement and a range of streambank, wetland and saltmarsh rehabilitation activities in the estuary catchment,� Mr Dowling said. “The project will continue to improve water quality, enhance nearshore areas for recreational use, reduce pollutant loads to the estuary, control invasive species in ecologically sensitive areas,
encourage sustainable use, and educate the local community about the estuary,â€? he said. The project will build on a decade of estuary planning and management that has resulted in a measurable improvement in water quality and ecological condition of Tuggerah Lakes and the catchment. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the funding was a clear indication of the lobbying power the new Central Coast Council has, and he is looking forward to more funding owing to the Coast for the Lakes and other key initiatives. “The Tuggerah Lakes estuary is a jewel in the crown of the Central Coast, offering a unique environment which is
rich in biodiversity and it must be protected,â€? Mr Reynolds said. “Council is pleased to have this Federal Government support and it will help Council to continue to invest in monitoring and improving the health of our catchments and waterways. “We all have a role to play in protecting our unique environment and waterways and I encourage everyone to get involved.â€? Residents are urged to report environmental vandalism to Council. The project will commence in July and will run over three years ďŹ nishing in July 2020. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Central Coast Council media
onďŹ dentiality clauses in contracts signed between the former Wyong Council and Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) continue to prevent Central Coast Council from updating the community about the status of those contracts. ACTP has still not paid $3m to acquire the land at Warnervale that is the subject of the Development Application for the place of worship (DA828/2016). Other media outlets have cast strong doubts over the viability of the land sale contract and ACTP’s ability to complete the land purchase or build the temple, but the latest statement from Council did not provide any new information about the status of the land deal or the development application (DA). “The former Wyong Council entered into
contracts to sell land at Warnervale to ACTP,â€? a written statement from Central Coast Council said. “Those contracts include conďŹ dentiality clauses that bind both parties, and as such, it is not appropriate to comment on the detail. “Council is working actively and carefully to protect the interests of ratepayers and is looking to ďŹ nalise the contract with ACTP as soon as possible. “Council will make further comment when it is appropriate to do so.â€? Cardno NSW/ACT Pty Ltd, the consultants who prepared substantial documentation in support of the Buddhist Temple DA, were also unable to comment. Cardno’s Manager of Urban Planning, Mr John O’Grady, said the company had a “very close relationship with the client and we’re not at liberty to comment.â€? Continued P3
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o n fi d e n t i a l i t y clauses in contracts signed between the former Wyong Council and Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) continue to prevent Central Coast Council from updating the community about the status of those contracts. From P1
Mr O’Grady did confirm that “the client” was ACTP, implying that it was ACTP who had paid for all the consultative work completed by Cardno in support of the DA. The DA lodged with Council for a Place of Public Worship is still current and Council has confirmed “it is being assessed by an independent planner”. The DA was lodged on April 7, 2016 and had
The Buddhist Temple land at Warnervale remains vacant an estimated value of $20.165m. At the time, it was touted as Stage 1 of the massive Chappie Pie China Time Theme Park, which was originally expected to be worth $500m. All documents related to the DA for the Place of Public Worship
clearly stated that it was expected to be built, completed and operational in 2017. The outstanding $3m payment is for two hectares of land out of the 22 hectares proposed to be acquired for the whole Chinese theme park on Warren Rd at Warnervale. A Statement of
Environmental Effects prepared by Cardno for ACTP in June 2016 explained the grand vision for the site. “ACTP envisage the creation of a world class cultural attraction that showcases the best of Chinese and Buddhist culture and cuisine in a unique setting.
“The first phase of this vision is the development of the Thanksgiving Temple and supporting buildings to deliver a temple that conforms to the Mahayana tradition, the most widely observed Buddhist tradition in China. “The Buddhist Temple will serve the growing Buddhist populations of Sydney, the Central Coast and Mid North Coast, along with worshippers from throughout NSW, Australia and overseas. “Currently, the only Mahayana Buddhist Temple in NSW is at Morisset. “The Thanksgiving Temple and grounds are designed to be one of the largest Buddhist Temple complexes in Australia. “The Buddhist Temple will provide a place of pilgrimage and worship for Buddhists. “Additionally, the Temple will welcome
visitors and tourists, providing an insight into the culture and practices of the Buddhist faith. “Beyond being a place of worship, the temple will be an iconic development that is visually appealing and unique in the Central Coast region.” The Central Coast Council’s Wyong DA tracker lists 13 public objections to the development, including an objection from the NSW Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, and a 1500-signature petition. Council has not said when it expects the independent consultant to complete their assessment of the DA. Source: Media statement, Jun 19 Central Coast Council media Interview, Jun 19 John O’Grady, Cardno P/L Website, Jun 19 Central Coast Council Wyong DA Tracker, DA828/2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist
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SW Minister for F i n a n c e , Services and Property, Mr Victor Dominello paid a visit to the Glen Centre at Chittaway Point on Thursday, June 15. The Glen Centre, run by the Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation, provides treatment for males with drug and alcohol addictions in the Central Coast area. The Glen also assists individuals who are eligible to perform a Work and Development Order (WDO) to resolve their fines’ debt. As Minister for Finance, Services and Property, Mr Dominello is responsible for the Office of State Revenue, which is charged with debt collection and the WDO program. Since August 2009, 246 non fine payers
Minister Victor Dominello surrounded by Indigenous performers at The Glen have entered into WDOs with the Glen Centre and resolved a total of $367,000 in outstanding debt. The Minister received a tour of The Glen premises by their Assistant Coordinator, Mr Joe Coyte, and Office of
State Revenue Aboriginal Liaison Officers, Mr Terry Cook and Mr Lawrence Crawford. He was given an opportunity to learn more about the 12 week program as well as meet some of the men who have or are currently
undertaking the program. “One gentleman in particular made the point that as a consequence of being able to apply for a WDO, he not only repaid what would have otherwise been an impossible debt, but also managed to obtain a job
and buy a vehicle,� Mr Dominello said. At the conclusion of the tour, the Minister was treated to a series of traditional indigenous dances and stories. Lendlease are one of the major supporters of the program, and work with the WDO program as well as in finding longer term employment for the participants. According to Mr Dominello, a WDO allows eligible people who are suffering significant hardship to pay a fine through methods alternative to paying in cash. Customers can access training or treatment programs and undertake voluntary work as a way to resolve their fine whilst giving back to the community. Options include: unpaid work for an approved organisation;
medical treatment in accordance with a health practitioner’s treatment plan; an educational, vocational or life skills course; financial or other counselling; drug or alcohol treatment; and a mentoring program for those under 25 years of age. WDOs avoid the need for enforcement action, such as: suspending a driver’s licence, which can lead to secondary driver offending and escalating court sanctions; garnishee orders against bank accounts, which can have a disproportionate effect on vulnerable and disadvantaged customers; and as a last resort, property seizure orders. Source: Media alert, Jun 14 Jordan Lee, office of Victor Dominello
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Darkinjung land at Doyalson Rail fleet maintenance facility to provide employment rehabilitated Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) has been busy working on the ‘Untracked’ initiative since January, to rehabilitate and restore the environment. DLALC made great strides in returning two areas of land back to their natural state. The project, due for completion in June, was established in partnership with Greater Sydney Local Land Services and Conservation Volunteers, to protect fragile environments and prevent harm to sites of cultural significance. Two pockets of land near Wyee Road, Doyalson, were identified for the project, with rehabilitation work designed to achieve total revegetation in the area. This included activities such as improving soil and growing conditions for re-vegetation planning and direct planting and seeding of native species.
Darkinjung’s Work Health Safety and Environmental Officer, Mr Allan Beale, said there was an obvious need for the project at Doyalson. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Darkinjung’s landholdings are prone to illegal activity and access by 4WDs and motorbikes, which has left the land with unwanted tracks. “This unauthorised access invites other undesirable activities such as illegal dumping, vandalism, destruction of infrastructure and sensitive environments, which is potentially damaging to cultural sites. “The team felt that there was an inherent need to do something about this and we were lucky enough to have two great partners in Greater Sydney Local Land Services and Conservation Volunteers to assist us,” Mr Beale said. In total, thanks
to volunteers and Darkinjung staff, more than 2.5km of tracks were rehabilitated and 2,500 native plants were planted. Darkinjung Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sean Gordon, said he extended his thanks to everyone who participated. “Seeing the work of these wonderful volunteers and staff has been really rewarding. “The dedication of our team towards the protection of our land is truly inspiring and they have all done such a great job at implementing strategies to shield our land from harm.” Project workers also installed over 30 deterrence barriers at the beginning and end of each track, with ongoing monitoring to be undertaken. Source: Media release, May 31 Ashleigh Milne, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council
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he NSW Government remains committed to building its intercity rail fleet maintenance facility at Kangy Angy, according to Mr Scot M a c D o n a l d , Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast.
“The Kangy Angy Rail Maintenance Facility is a key part of the New Intercity Fleet,” Mr MacDonald said. “Up to 300 people
would be working during the construction phase. “Approximately 200 ongoing jobs would be required in the operational phase. “Through employment and a range of services supplied for fleet maintenance, there will be a material contribution to the Central Coast economy.” The Federal E n v i r o n m e n t D e p a r t m e n t ’s assessment of the project under the Environment Protection
and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act said the project could only proceed with strict environmental restrictions in place. In particular, the Federal Minister has required a Ground Water Management Plan, biobanking and adherence to NSW Department of Environment and Heritage regulations. Source: Media statement, Jun 6 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald Jackie Pearson, journalist
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Strong industry response to Airport Expression of Interest request
STL policies for council election outlined T
he STL Save Our Waterways Party, formerly the Wyongbased Save Tuggerah Lakes Party, has released its policies ahead of the September Central Coast Council election.
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strong industry response has been received by Central Coast Council to its call for Expressions of Interest in the expansion and development of the Central Coast Airport at Warnervale. “Council is pleased to have received a strong industry response to the
Central Coast Airport Expression of Interest,” a media statement from Central Coast Council said. “We have received expressions of interest from a range of general aviation operators and businesses in supportive industries,” the statement said. “Council staff will now review the Expressions of Interest with those who
applied, and develop a draft Masterplan for the airport. “This will be reported publicly to Council later this year and the draft Masterplan will be publicly exhibited. “All Expressions of Interest are commercial in confidence.” Source: Media statement, Jun 6 Central Coast Council media
The policies now take in initiatives for the southern half of the new Local Government Area in addition to the former Wyong LGA. The first tenet of the STL election platform is “Better governance and financial management, more transparency and no more black holes”. STL candidates, according to the policy document, will strive for “open, fair and accountable government controlled by strong principles and ethics”. Their second policy is improved protection and amenity for beaches and waterways. “Maintain our navigation channels and build more saltwater tidal pools and more fishing platforms for our waterways,” is another strategy listed in the policy document. “Rebuild our infrastructure and remove the backlog” is a third plank of the STL policy
document. Its candidates, if elected, have pledged to improve roads, kerb and guttering, drains and footpaths, and to get water, sewer and drainage “out of the red”, an initiative that would see road funding increased 50 per cent. “More public reserves and parks with better access and amenity for our beaches, waterfronts and suburbs,” is another policy. STL councillors would also actively support the commuters of the Central Coast by fighting for better commuter parking at railway stations, improved drop-off and pick-up points and free wi-fi at commuter hubs. It wants to see Opal card ferry services on Brisbane Water and truck lanes on the M1 with better entry and exit slip roads. According to the STL policy document, the party also has an environmental protection platform that would include “gross pollutant traps (GPTs) to stop all pollutants and rubbish from entering our waterways, to end sewage overflows into our waterways, and an end to commercial fishing in Broken Bay. STL would also like to
see the introduction of an improved feral pest program to protect native fauna and flora, and more state funding for the acquisition of wetlands. Its tree policy includes tree removal for residential properties approved, subject to tree for tree replacement. It is also opposed to all coal mining and gas fracking in the new LGA. Its “Better Development and Planning” policy includes low cost housing and improved land supply for young families, no boarding houses that lack local community support and the removal of “red tape stopping mum and dad development”. Elected STL candidates would “say no to sea level rise policies that destroy Central Coast property values”. Initiatives to support local business and local jobs would include: “less red tape; better support for local oyster farmers; increasing the range of vocational training to meet the needs of youth and existing workers; and, support for the Mariners and their bid for management of Gosford Stadium”. Source: Email, May 30 Lloyd Taylor, STL Save Our Waterways
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Page 8 June 20, 2017
Warnervale Uniting Church officially opened
Consortium selected to deliver tourism marketing and industry services A
consortium of three companies, to be known as Affinity, has been named by Central Coast Council as the s u c c e s s f u l organisation to deliver tourism marketing and industry services for the Central Coast for the next two years.
The new Warnervale Regional Uniting Church Worship and Community Centre Smith, unveiled a plaque he Warnervale in February, 2016. Reverend Maz Smith dedicating the building Regional Uniting the Warnervale Church Worship and said: “This is the building to Community. the Uniting Church across Community Centre Rev Myung Hwa Park, was officially opened NSW built. Moderator of the Uniting “Now it will be up on Sunday, June 4. in Australia, to the Warnervale Church The day of celebration Regional Uniting Church Synod of NSW and was attended by 300 Congregation to make it a ACT, spoke of her joy in people. community and worship the opening of the new building in 2017, which is The congregation was centre,” Rev Smith said. relieved and excited The Chair of Sydney also the 40th Anniversary after 20 years of planning Central Coast Presbytery of the Uniting Church in and six years after the and former Moderator, Australia. commencement of the Mr Jim Mein; Rev Myung Source: project. Hwa Park; and Minister Media release, Jun 6 Lynne Matson, Warnervale The building’s of Warnervale Regional Regional Uniting Church construction commenced Uniting Church, Rev Maz
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In announcing the successful tenderer, Central Coast Council claimed Affinity’s expertise extended across international and domestic tourism marketing; datadriven strategies; partnerships; tourism research and insights; facilitating membership and customer loyalty programs; as well as training and mentoring for the tourism industry. Council Group Leader of Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said she was confident Council had
found the right group to lead the Coast’s tourism industry marketing forward. “We want to assist local tourism operators and other businesses to capitalise on the NSW visitor growth opportunities and bring more visitor spending to the Central Coast. “Affinity has demonstrated a solid strategy to do just that.” “The Central Coast team from Affinity, M y Tr a v e l R e s e a r c h . com and Surfer Rosa Communications have experience ranging across The Legendary Pacific Coast Touring Route, Northern Territory Tourism, Destination NSW, Tourism Australia, Austrade, and as Australia’s most awarded data-driven agency. “Their industry services coordinator is based on the Central Coast. “Affinity will commence services on July 1 with an immediate focus on a membership
participation program, securing partners for a new marketing campaign and seeking Destination New South Wales cooperative marketing funds. “Their first action will be to make contact with the industry and sharing their program of work. “Combined with Council’s increased tourism investment, a new Destination Network designed to attract more visitors to the region, a new Destination Management Plan and the advent of a new marketing approach to implement it, we are all confident that we can head in the same direction to deliver more for our region,” said Ms Vaughan. Council will work with Central Coast Tourism on a smooth transition as they finalise their contract on June 30. Source: Media release, 8 Jun 2017 Julie Vaughan, Central Coast Council
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Campaign underway for an overhead pedestrian bridge at Sparks Rd M
ember for Wyong, Mr David Harris, has started a campaign to have an overhead pedestrian bridge built across Sparks Rd at Warnervale.
to gain their support for a pedestrian bridge over the six-lane Sparks Rd near McKillop Catholic College,� Mr Harris said. “We asked for a 40km per hour zone and the answer was no because of its impact on traffic flow, but an overhead bridge would have no impact on traffic,� he said. “A child was nearly hit when we did Walk Safely to School Day with
“I will be writing to the NSW Minister for Roads, Ms Melinda Pavey; the CEO of Central Coast Council, Mr Rob Noble; and Mr Harold Scruby at the Pedestrian Council,
parents and children from McKillop, and a week after that, a car ended up on its roof outside the school. “The six lanes mean that the children cannot make it across the whole road safely at the traffic lights,� he said. Source: Interview, Jun 15 David Harris, Member for Wyong Jackie Pearson, journalist
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olice have made a breakthrough arrest in the murder case of Lake Macquarie woman, Ms Carly McBride, arresting 39-year-old Mr Sayle Kenneth Newson, in San Remo.
31-year-old Ms McBride of Belmont, disappeared on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, during a visit to a former partner, Mr Andrew Easton’s, Muswellbrook home. Mr Newson reported Ms McBride missing and told police that when he returned to Mr Easton’s residence, after having dropped her off there earlier, Ms McBride had left the property after an argument and was supposedly heading to
a McDonald’s restaurant 2km away. Detectives from the Hunter Valley Local Area Command formed Strike Force Karabi to investigate her disappearance and conducted a series of searches of bushland and properties in the Muswellbrook area. Investigations indicated that Ms McBride never arrived at the McDonalds. Investigations continued into her disappearance, and in August 2016, the remains of the mother-of-two were found in roadside scrub at Owens Gap on the outskirts of Scone. Just after 8am on Monday, June 19, investigators attended a home at San Remo and arrested Mr Newson in connection with the
murder. He was taken to Wyong Police Station and formally charged with Ms McBride’s murder, along with other charges pertaining to the destruction by fire of a rental car and weapons offences. Mr Newson was refused bail and appeared before Wyong Local Court on June 19. Detectives executed a search warrant on Mr Newson’s Buff Point home. Detectives confirmed the cause of Ms McBrides death was blunt force trauma and said she was assaulted to the point of death. Source: Media release, Jun 19 NSW Police Media
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Variation sought to AAI airport development A
Section 96 application to modify the development consent for the A m p h i b i a n A e r o s p a c e International (AAI) aeroplane hangar, office and car parking at 150 to 190 Sparks Rd, Warnervale, was lodged with Central Coast Council on May 29. Long-term critic of the airport and Community Environment Network foundation member, Mr Laurie Eyes said the Section 96 application, which would not be advertised by Council, included moves to extend the runway, relocate Jack Grant Avenue and raise the Sparks Road intersection. According to ADW Johnson, who were engaged by AAI to prepare and lodge the Section 96 application, “the proposed amendment is aimed at allowing a reduced floor level for the development and therefore a reduction in the amount of fill required for construction of the development.” AAI received their DA consent on February 27 but, according to ADW Johnson, “Since
that time, Central Coast Council have been investigating issues associated with planned upgrades to Central Coast Airport, and as part of those investigations, have identified flood mitigation works which will be carried out as preliminary works. “These investigations have allowed Council to understand the floor levels of each development area across the site as well as understand the volume of earthworks required for the development of the site.” According to the Section 96 application, reports prepared by GHD on behalf of council, identify a number of mitigation measures required to allow development to satisfy the 100 year flood development controls for the site. “These measures include: closure of existing culvert below Sparks Rd; construction of temporary levee along northern boundary of development site in advance of Sparks Rd upgrade (400mm plus 500mm freeboard); raising of intersection of Jack Grant Ave to proposed levee level; construction of diversion
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drains along western and northern boundaries; and, construction of stormwater management measures. “Council’s Unit Manager for Economic Development and Project Management, Mr Jamie Barclay, has confirmed that Council will be commencing the construction of the levee and culverts in June. “These mitigation measures allow for a reduction in the minimum floor level required for development on site.” According to ADW Johnson, “The proposed amendment continues to comply with all relevant planning provisions of the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013, the Wyong Development Control Plan 2013 and variations approved under the original consent.” The application reveals that the land to be developed by AAI is owned by “The Council of the Shire of Wyong”, which has agreed to a long-term lease arrangement with AAI. In response to the Section 96 amendment, Mr Eyes said: “Council are intending to redevelop Warnervale Airport and extend it about 200m to the south and into Porters Creek wetland according to the DA 1453/2016 amendment. “I understood works within a 100m buffer around SEPP 14 Wetland were not allowed under new regulations,” Mr Eyes said. “I would be very surprised if this extensive work, including relocating Jack Grant Ave, a 1.2km levee and raising the Sparks Rd intersection all adjacent to Porters Creek Wetland,… does not require an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS),” he said. “The new Jack Grant Ave goes through E2 conservation land adjacent to a fauna corridor. Has the RMS and other affected agencies been consulted because the community certainly has not,” Mr Eyes said. Mr Eye’s said a private town planning consultant had looked at the Section 96 amendment and provided the following feedback. “I would share your concern about the impact on the endangered species,” the consultant said. “This was raised by the planner who wrote the assessment report on the original DA. “He/she stated that the site had been recently slashed and it was impossible to tell what plants were growing on the site.” The consultant said it appeared Council had ignored this issue when they approved the DA, “The basis for the DA modification is the GHD study “Central Coast Airport – Flood and Master Grading, Flood Assessment Report”, commissioned by the Council. “This study proposes flood mitigation works consisting of a levee along the northern boundary of the airport and new culverts under Sparks Road. “The study concludes that these works will lower the !% probability flood level on the airport and increase the 1 per cent AEP flood level in Buttonderry Creek by 230 mm, which appears to be pretty significant. “The GHD study mentions the impacts of these works on Porters
Creek wetland, which Buttonderry Creek feeds into. “All of the airport site and adjoining land is in the Wetland Management Area for Porters Creek Wetland. “Under Wyong LEP 2013, flood mitigation works are permissible with development consent in every zone. “However, the Infrastructure SEPP overrides the LEP and makes flood mitigation works permissible without consent (unless the works are physically located within a SEPP 14 wetland). “So if the Council has considered this issue, it will say that the flood mitigation works along the airport boundary are permissible without consent. “It can be argued, however, that the flood mitigation works could potentially have a significant environmental impact on Porters Creek wetland, since the flood level in Buttonderry Creek will be increased by 230 mm. “Under Part 5 of the EP & A Act (which applies to a public authority undertaking development without development consent), Council is required to consider whether the flood mitigation works will have a significant environmental impact. “As a minimum, Council should have prepared and considered a review of environmental factors; in view of the importance of the SEPP 14 wetland, I would have expected an REF to recommend that Council prepare a full EIS with proper public consultation,” the consultant said. Mr Eyes said he would also argue that the
diagrams included in the Section 96 application are evidence of Council’s intention to further extend the runway at the Warnervale air strip. “These works were given the green light by ex-councillors Eaton, Best, Troy and Taylor on October 28, 2015, when they approved the development of Warnervale Airport. “Mr Troy and Mr Taylor, under Save Tuggerah Lakes Party or STL, are supposedly protecting the lakes and wetlands and yet they approved this. “Council has refused me a copy of the Warnervale Airport Master Plan under GIPA law and we have had our first a hearing in the Administrative Tribunal on Tuesday, May 30, in an effort to have Council release the Master Plan that they are working to. “Our next date in the Tribunal up against Council and requesting the release the Master Plan, AAI lease documents and AAI due diligence report is set down for July 11. “All documents requested were in the public interest. “Council are rushing to get all airport works under way before the Administrator loses control and the new Council are elected,” he said. Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked Council to respond to Mr Eyes’ contentions and will publish that response in the next available edition. Source: Website, May 25 Central Coast Council Wyong DA tracker DA1453/2016 Email, Jun 3 Laurie Eyes, Community Environment Network Jackie Pearson, journalist
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Tuggerah Lakes UFO Group has come under fire following the exposure of almost $6,000 in federal funding being awarded to the group in the past four years. The UFO group first received $2,994 in funding in 2013, and more recently, $2,645 was awarded in this year’s volunteer grant program. The Minister for Social Service, Mr Christian Porter, has launched an investigation into how exactly the group has received thousands of dollars of tax payer funds describing it as a “Beam me up Scotty� moment
when he found out about it. “I’m sure that they are very nice people and that there are lots of volunteers who are getting something out of it. “But looking at it from my perspective as a representative of tax payers, it did not seem to me to pass a common sense test particularly well. “I asked the department to hold the transmission of the funds until they can give me a little bit more detail around what the group does,� Mr Porter told the ABC. Source: ABC Interview, May 19 Christian Porter, Minister for Social Services
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he NSW Rural Fire Service recently completed hazard reduction works in bushland off Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby.
The work consisted of the prescribed burning of vegetation, minimising bushfire fuel and assisting in reducing the intensity and adverse impact of bushfires in extreme weather conditions. Mr Ian Reynolds, Council Administrator, said the work was part of a concerted effort to improve access and safety in bushfire prone locations. “A number of issues were raised by residents in regards to the Jilliby South Fire Trail,� Mr Reynolds said. “As a result, our staff
at the Council have engaged with residents and worked extremely hard to achieve a positive outcome for nearby properties.� Mr Reynolds added that the hazard reduction works conducted by the Rural Fire service were managed around construction timelines and ideal weather conditions to ensure safe completion of the upgrade. “The RFS do a wonderful job in safeguarding residents and our local bushland through prescribed burning, this work finalises what is a fantastic investment into the Jilliby South Fire Trail,� Mr Reynolds said. Source: Media release, May 23 Matthew Townsend, Central Coast Council Media
Application lodged to add seven lots to Hamlyn Terrace subdivision A
n application to modify a 41-lot r e s i d e n t i a l subdivision at 259 to 269 Warnervale Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, has been placed on public exhibition by Central Coast Council. The Section 96 modification application involves a minor reconfiguration of the approved residential subdivision lot layout. According to documents submitted with the Section 96 application, the DA for the subdivision was originally approved by Wyong Council in July 2004. A Section 96 application to stage the development was approved in March 2010 and a construction certificate was also issued in 2010. Council has previously acknowledged that physical commencement of the project has been achieved so the previous approvals have not lapsed. “The modified proposal ‌seeks slight adjustments to allotment boundaries within the approved development footprint in order to increase yield by an additional six residential allotments to create a total of 48 allotments,â€? according to documents submitted with the application. “Therefore, the total number of lots now proposed is 48, comprising 44 residential lots, two residue lots, one open space lot and one
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An aerial view of the 41-lot subdivision land at Hamlyn Terrace layout would provide for objections to the Section drainage lot. “Proposed residue a better mix of lot sizes in 96 amendment had been Lots 145 and 146 are recognition of the current lodged with Council. to be included as part housing market demand. Source: “The approved and of Stages 3 and 4 in the Website, Jun 19 constructed subdivision of Lot 55 DP partially Central Coast Council Wyong DA Tracker, internal road system 658429. DA422/1998 “The proposed would remain unchanged. reconfigured subdivision As of June 19 no
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June 20, 2017
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he Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council celebrated its 33rd anniversary on Tuesday, May 30.
The organisation held a morning tea for the whole community to celebrate the occasion. When discussing the milestone, Darkinjung Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sean Gordon, said he was proud of the success the Land Council had achieved over the years. “It has been a pleasure to be able to watch Darkinjung grow over the years,’ Mr Gordon said. “In my position as a CEO, which I have held since 2008, I
have witnessed a number of truly historic achievements, and I am honoured to be a part of such a passionate and committed organisation,” he said. “The work we do is for the benefit of not only our members and our Aboriginal community, but also the wider Central Coast community, and we are constantly looking at ways to provide economic growth and sustainability for our region.” In the recent years, Darkinjung has celebrated many successes and achievements, including the rejection of the Calga Sand Quarry extension, following Darkinjung’s
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he Central Coast Council has determined 3,000 development applications since it was created in May 2016, worth over $1 billion to the economy of the new Local Government Area (LGA). New housing opportunities will be available close to one of the Coast’s greatest attractions, the beaches, with residential unit developments approved for Canton Beach, with more to come. The Central Coast also remains an ideal place to build the family dream home with 914 additional lots created since the merger. Council Group Leader, Environment and Planning, Mr Scott Cox, said Council’s role was to ensure it had the right planning controls in place
to continue to grow and encourage sustainable development on the Central Coast. “We have a huge challenge to meet the housing and employment needs of our growing community while maintaining the enviable lifestyle and environment we all enjoy here,” Mr Cox said. “We are in the process of consolidating our planning controls so that there is consistency across the Coast, as we want to ensure that we can facilitate the right development we want to see here. “The growth in housing, particularly unit style development, needs to be where transport connections and opportunities are, in our town centres and tourism hubs, and we want to encourage development there. “The mix needs to be right in delivering
a range of housing options to match various household needs, but also ensuring that the unique environment on the Coast is enhanced and protected.” Council held its first Developers’ Forum on Monday, February 27, with over 140 industry leaders in attendance to start the conversation as to how Council and the development sector can work together to deliver sustainable development for the Central Coast. Due to the strong interest in the Forum from the development sector, a number of industry members were unable to fit in, so Council will hold another informal Developers’ Forum in Wyong in May on a date to be determined. Source: Media release, Mar 23, 2017 Media update, Mar 24, 2017 Central Coast Council media
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request by the owner of Crangan Bay Quarry to rezone 79 hectares of land, was expected to be declined by Central Coast Council at its ordinary meeting on April 26.
Wycob Pty Ltd wanted to have the property at 475 to 535 Pacific Hwy, Crangan Bay, rezoned from E3 Environmental Management to RU1 Primary Production, as part of a draft Major Amendment to the Wyong
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he most iconic remnants of the Lake Munmorah Power Station, the two 155 metre chimney stacks, were demolished on Sunday, March 26, as part of site clearing works. Each 6,500 tonne concrete chimney, which have been a part of the region’s skyline for decades, were stacked with explosives and toppled in seconds. The impact was felt throughout Lake Munmorah. Lake Munmorah Power Station was closed in 2012, leaving behind a reputation as one of the state’s oldest and dirtiest power plants. During its prime in the 70s, the station supplied up to 40 per cent of NSW’s energy. Liberty Industrial
have been handling the demolition, with the chimneys’ implosion signalling a half way point of sorts for the demolition of the entire plant, which is scheduled for completion in September 2018. “Munmorah Power Station was built in the 1960s, and was closed in 2012 after 45 years of operation. “Its ageing infrastructure and cost of operation meant that it was no longer economically viable to compete against newer and more efficient plants,” said Delta Electricity Interim Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ray Madden. “We’ve appointed Liberty Industrial to undertake this important work. “Liberty Industrial have been selected for their expertise with large industrial
demolition projects and their impeccable safety record.” Liberty Industrial Founder and Director, Mr Clinton Dick, said the project is in safe hands. “We have a proven track record with large industrial demolitions and we understand this type of project extremely well,” Mr Dick said. The demolition project aims to eliminate risks associated with any deterioration of the station, improve the visual impact of the surrounding environment and maximise the reuse and recycling of materials removed from site,” Mr Dick added. What the cleared land could potentially be used for is currently unknown.
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Source: Media release May 20, 2016 Ray Madden, Delta Electricity Dilon Luke, Journalist
The rally outside the PAC public hearing into the amended DA for the Wallarah 2 coal mine
he community stood united in opposition to the Wallarah 2 Coal Project at the NSW Planning and A s s e s s m e n t Commission (PAC) hearing in Wyong on April 5.
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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
Manager, Development Assessments, Ms Tanya O’Brien, was first to speak, and confirmed Council’s objection to the project. Ms O’Brien said Council had serious concerns about the mine’s impact on the local water supply. She said Council had 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
conservative,” she said. Ms O’Brien said the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys, which lay above the proposed mine, form part of the region’s surface water catchment area, and urged the PAC to consider the future health and safety of the water 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.
She said the weight of the waste when the facility is filled is expected to be approximately 40 million tonnes. She said the Department of Planning and Environment’s draft development consent, which outlined 78 conditions of consent, 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
that they have planned for the area. He said Darkinjung wanted to use its land assets to develop land for its people and asked the PAC hearing, “do people want to buy next to a coal mine?” Mr Gordon said Aboriginal people had 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
Joint Regional Planning Panel member, Mr Ken Greenwald, also spoke against the amended DA. “I am against the proposal to mine in the Wyong valleys because of the risk that I believe it may have on the Central Coast Water supply, with a view that even the 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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Ms Julie Vaughan, Council’s Group Leader of Connected Communities, said that the process of putting the plan together was in the first of its critical phases.
“Between April and June, we will be using a range of avenues to gather data from the community about what it wants to see in the strategic plan,” Ms Vaughan said. “We are saying that here is your opportunity to shape the future of where you live,” Ms Vaughan said. “Do you want to help shape the future of the Central Coast, share your thoughts to help us create a shared vision and direction for the whole Central Coast? “We need to get this
right, we have got one opportunity. “Part of the challenge is making sure we get broad representation. “We need to plan as a region, but we also know that what is important to the community is their own local community and their own back yard. “We understand the plan needs to consider what is great about Kulnura and about Terrigal, but also what those residents imagine for the broader Central Coast. Continued on P4
“No strategic planning investigative reports have been submitted to Council to inform the proposed rezoning. “RU1 Primary Production is not an appropriate zone for the site, as this land is not suited for any rural activity other than the current existing use,” the report said. “Rezoning to RU1 Primary Production would create an isolated pocket of rural land. Continued on P3
Residents’ meeting calls for more EPA air pollution monitoring
A recent Council pop up at Bateau Bay is one of the ways Central Coast Council is engaging with the community to put together its new strategic plan
esidents young and old from every one of the Central Coast’s diverse and interconnected communities, are being asked to contribute to the first ever combined Central Coast Council 10-year strategic plan.
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Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP 2013). A report from Council’s Planning Department to the Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said Wycob’s request was “contrary to the existing strategic planning for the area as outlined in the Central Coast Regional Strategy (CCRS), North Wyong Shire Structure Plan, Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 and Council’s Settlement Strategy”. Other reasons given for the recommendation to decline the rezoning request included that
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h e a t e d community meeting of residents who live near the Eraring and Vales Point power stations has called for the NSW Government to get serious about monitoring air pollution from coalfired power stations. Residents at the meeting in Wyee were angry that there was only
one EPA air pollution monitoring station on the Central Coast and it is located far from the power stations. The meeting called on the government to dramatically increase monitoring. Community members also expressed concern that the power stations would continue to pose a public health threat long after their scheduled closure in the next decade or so.
They called on NSW Environment Minister, Ms Gabrielle Upton, to make sure power station owners were held responsible for the costs of decommissioning, rehabilitating and managing their toxic legacy. “We urge the NSW Government to hold bonds to protect community health
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long standing protests and the lodgement of a number objections to the Land and Environment Court. The Land Council has successfully developed almost 110 lots and provided homes for dozens of families at Darkinjung’s Menindee Ridge residential development at Blue Haven. It has established a partnership with Lendlease, project managers for the Gosford Hospital redevelopment, to ensure Aboriginal participation in the project through the facilitation of apprenticeships and training. The establishment of Darkinjung Barker College in 2016, which provides a safe and culturally appropriate learning environment for Aboriginal children on the Central Coast, was another significant achievement, Mr Gordon said. The Land Council has successfully placed dozens of school-based and full-time trainees in Commonwealth Bank branches across the Central Coast through Darkinjung’s partnership with CBA. The proposal for new developments on the Central Coast, including
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a cultural facility at Mangrove Mountain, and a manufactured home estate at Halekulani, named Guruwarang Waters, are other achievements. So too are a number of community initiatives to promote Aboriginal culture on the Central Coast, including the Painting of the Hoardings outdoor art exhibition at Terrigal. D a r k i n j u n g Chairperson, Ms Tina West, commented on the organisation’s vast history. She said the Land Council had always been focused on improving the lives of its members and the community. “Since 1984, Darkinjung’s goal has been, and continues to be, enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community,” Ms West said. “We have achieved this by providing community participation events for our members to attend, focusing on economic development to allow us to be self-sustaining, and protecting our land, environment and culture through countless land claims,” Ms West said. Source: Media release, May 29 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic
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ederal Member for Shortland, Mr Pat Conroy, has criticised the Turnbull Government for considering loaning $1b to help fund a rail link to the Adani coal mine in Queensland, saying it showed “zero concern” for Hunter coal miners. In an interview with 2HD’s Richard King, Mr Conroy said the loan would threaten local jobs because it gave a boost to a competitor at a time when local mines were under pressure. “The coal market globally is actually shrinking, so if you increase supply, you’re actually going to reduce the price other coal producers get for their product,” Mr Conroy said. Although citing falling exports to China and India, Mr Conroy stressed that he was not opposed to the mine’s opening and to coal in general. “If Adani meets all of its environmental requirements, all of its conditions, and it raises the money privately, then good luck to them.
“My bone of contention is that the Federal Government shouldn’t be spending $1b to threaten our coal miners. “Adani themselves admit that this project will only create 1,400 jobs, and those 1,400 jobs will be very welcome in central and northern Queensland. “But they’re endangering the 18,000 coal miners that currently work in the Hunter Valley and all the communities that rely on those jobs.” Mr Conroy also questioned the Minerals Council’s call for the Government to remove the special tax exemption provided to Greenpeace, after protesters were arrested on Newcastle Harbour. “I totally condemn their action. “They not only endanger themselves, they endanger the workers doing their job, but we shouldn’t take punitive action against groups because that’s silencing dissent,” he said. Source: Media release, May 30 Paddy Doulman, office of Pat Conroy
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NEWS
Wyongah resident shares details of eighteen months of NBN dissatisfaction M
r Ron and Ms Karen Garnsey of Wyongah have decided to share their 18 months of NBN drama and dissatisfaction in the hope that it will give others who may be experiencing similar problems the confidence to speak out. Mr Garnsey said the only reason he decided to make the switch to the National Broadband Network was because he received a phone call from an NBN office in Tasmania. “They said they would be in our area shortly and asked whether we would agree to do a trial, in return for which we would receive a 100Mb plan for the cost of a 25Mb plan, if we agreed to do some speed tests,” Mr Garnsey said. “We did the trial for three months and it was all good, so we signed up for a two-year contract. “At that time, the node, which is 600 metres from our house, was only being utilised by two people, and we were getting 76 mega bite speed on average,” he said. As more people in the neighbourhood switched across to the NBN, the speed of the service decreased, at times
to a crawl, crawl and then the complete service breakdowns started. “The first time it dropped out for a week, so we contacted Telstra (the Garnsey’s internet and phone service
provider) and they said that they would inform the NBN and the issue would be addressed within five days, but then towards the end of the week, it just came back on,” he said.
According to Mr Garnsey, during the past three months, the service has been inoperable for about four weeks. “Everyone in our neighbourhood has experienced similar problems,” he said. He claimed that 39 houses in Tuggerawong Rd, Wyongah, had recently been without internet and phone services for a week. “I had black hair at the start of this,” Mr Garnsey said. On April 23, after over an hour on the phone with Telstra, he received a letter from the Telstra Operations Resolution Centre of Excellence, Hunter Region, confirming that the optimal speed for the service Mr Garnsey had signed up to was “currently not attainable”. Telstra confirmed that they had put the issue to NBN for remediation. “We might be given compensation, but that is not going to make the service go any better,” he said. Then Mr Garnsey’s case manager left Telstra, so his case file was automatically closed and no further action taken until he called to find out where the matter was up to. “It has been an unbelievable comedy of errors,” he said,
questioning why he was continuing to pay for a home security system that was also inoperable during periods of NBN failure. “I think it is disgusting. “What about people at home on their own with a monitoring device for medical needs,” he said. According to the letter from Telstra, the NBN is in a “co-existence period” in the Wyongah area. “The co-existence period is a transition period for NBN to adjust its normal operations in your area,” the Telstra letter said. “The speed of your service has been confirmed by our Assurance team to achieve 25Mb per second, which is lower than the minimum guaranteed speed provided by NBN. “Telstra will confirm to you the outcome of the remediation undertaken by NBN Co and will also determine if a rebate should be applied to your service.” Mr Garnsey said he did not want compensation. “I have discussed this with Karen and we are not going to take compensation, we do not want their hush money. “I am not after their money, I want to let people know that they are not doing their job properly,” he said.
Wyong Regional Chronicle contacted NBN Co, Telstra, the office of Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell, and the office of Senator Arthur Sinodinos for comment. The NBN sent the following statement: “In early April of this year, nbn was notified by the retail service provider of slow speeds at this address. “This issue was resolved by nbn, notwithstanding the impact of the coexistence period, as quoted in Telstra’s letter. “Due to ongoing concerns, we are continuing to investigate with the retail service provider. “To that end, any additional issues being experienced, need to be raised with the retailer. “The retail service provider can also advise of the correct speed expectations and the appropriate plan for the residents. “Residents and businesses should know they will be notified by nbn of when the end of co-existence will take place.” Source: Interview, May 30 Email, May 30 Ron Garnsey, Wyongah Media statement, Jun 5 NBN Co media Jackie Pearson, journalist
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New 24 hour service station and convenience store proposed for Long Jetty A
development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build a $1.8m 24-hour service station and convenience store at 477 - 481 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty. According to the Statement of Environmental Effects submitted with the DA, the application is for a 7-Eleven Service Station, associated signage and demolition of existing structures. The site has a total area of 2,324.85
square metres, with approximately 55.6m of frontage to The Entrance
Rd. Improvements on the site include a one storey brick and tile building which previously operated as a restaurant. A flood levels enquiry made to Central Coast Council determined that the site is within a Flood Zone. Any future development on the site is to have a minimum habitable finished floor level of 2.7m and the proposed convenience store has been designed accordingly. Surrounding land uses include a mechanic/ auto electrical workshop to the south, residential properties to the west and an outreach store and storage building to the north. The site is approximately 200m to the East of Tuggerah Lake. Existing access is provided via a shared ingress and egress driveway approximately 6m to the north of the southern boundary. “The proposed service
station convenience store has a proposed floor area of 212 square metres. According to a Statement of Environmental Effect (SEE) submitted in support of the DA, a percentage of the floor space will be occupied by areas required for direct access to and from the car parking area, fin walls, freezer space, etc. “Therefore not all floor space falls within Council’s definition of Gross Floor Area for Council’s car parking calculations. “An accessible wash closet is proposed to be located adjacent to the retail area. “The convenience store is proposed to be constructed from precast concrete panels with painted finish and colorbond roofing. “The fascia will demonstrate the 7 Eleven branding colours and logo and be constructed from compressed cement and zincalume capping. “The convenience store roof is proposed to have a
maximum height of 4.5m, whilst the signage fascia on the eastern facade has a maximum height of 4.76m. “Four bowsers are proposed to be located to the east of the convenience store. “The fuel dispensing area will be bunded to ensure that any spills are contained within the fuel dispensing area for discharge to trade waste. “A 326 square metres canopy is proposed above the fuel dispensing area. “Fuel refill points are proposed to be located on the eastern side of the canopy. “Fuel tankers will enter the site via The Entrance Rd entry point and egress directly onto the same road, remaining in a forward direction throughout. “The two underground fuel storage tanks are proposed to be located adjacent to the southern boundary, to the south west of the proposed canopy. “Approval is sought
for the service station to trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “The service station will employ approximately 10 people on a full time and part time basis, however it is anticipated that only one to two staff would be present on site at any one time. “Car parking is provided on the site for 11 vehicles, including an accessible space and air/water refill point. “All parking spaces, aisle widths, driveway widths and manoeuvring areas comply with Councils’ adopted policies and relevant Australian Standards. “The proposed development will provide vehicular access to The Entrance Rd via separated entry and exit driveways. “The Noise Impact Assessment concluded that the proposal would not have any adverse long term impacts and is an appropriate use of the site. “The proposal will not prejudice any existing retail centre and will create employment positions during both the construction and the operational phase,” the SEE concluded. “The development will expand the range of goods and services available in the local area and is therefore considered likely to have a positive social and economic effect.” Source: Website, Jun 19 Central Coast Council Wyong DA tracker, DA692/2017
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NEWS
Free Winter Blues and Jazz Festival at The Entrance T
he Central Coast Council is set to help rid residents of their winter blues by holding a free music festival at The Entrance in July.
The popular Winter Blues and Jazz festival will be returning to Memorial Park at The Entrance on the weekend of July 7-9. Sunday, July 9, is filled with a fantastic line up of artists preforming on two stages, with this year’s headlining artists being
Blues singer, Jeff Lang and Jazz singer, Emma Pask. Council Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said Memorial Park is one of the Coast’s most popular entertainment venues, attracting some major events to the area. “The annual festival is a great way to see some of the country’s best musicians in our backyard for free,” Ms. Vaughan said. The Winter Jazz and Blues Festival’s Sunday
program will begin at 10am, with the inclusion of stalls and amusements rides. Free entertainment for the entire weekend is also being provided by The Entrance Hotel, Lakes Hotel, The Greens at The Entrance, and Diggers at the Entrance. A comprehensive programme will be published in Wyong Regional Chronicle on July 4. Source: Media release, Jun 13 Central Coast Council media
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
ember for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, will be the guest speaker at the ABC Friends Central Coast meeting on July 6.
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Ms McBride was elected in 2016 and has previously been a member of the Wyong Shire Council and a Deputy Director of
Pharmacy at Wyong Hospital. Ms McBride is also a member of House of Representatives Standing Committees on Communications and the Arts, and on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities. Ms McBride has been asked to outline the ALP’s policies regarding the ABC, in light of recent
cuts to the ABC’s services and staff in recent years by the current Federal Government. The meeting will take place from 6pm in the Park View Room of the Central Coast Leagues Club, with a finger food buffet served afterwards. Source: Media release, Jun 7 Klaas Woldring, ABC Friends Central Coast
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13 June 2017
Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 & 2257.
Tenants selected for affordable housing project
Kathy Smith dies
Greens start council pre-selection
Former Member for Gosford Ms Tenants are being selected for a The Central Coast Greens Kathy Smith has died on May 31 government-supported affordable have commenced preselection after a long illness with cancer. housing project in Woy Woy. of candidates for the Council elections in September.
Ferry wharf closed for upgrade
Dredging starts this week
The Ettalong Beach Ferry Wharf Emergency dredging of the will be temporarily closed for a Brisbane Water Channel will start major upgrade from June 22 to on June 13, with $150,000 in July 3. funds from the NSW Government.
Environment group objects to aged care proposal
Emma McBride to speak to ABC Friends
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
Safety bollards for Melbourne Ave
The Peninsula Environment Group Temporary safety bollards have has lodged an objection with been installed along Melbourne Central Coast Council regarding Ave, Umina. the proposed 160-bed aged care development on the corner of Hillview St and Veron Rd.
Proposal to landscape Hardys Bay foreshore A proposal to reinvigorate the foreshore of Hardys Bay has been developed by local residents and communityminded landscape architects.
Coastal management ‘in chaos’, says candidate In less than one year the Central Coast Council has created complete chaos in the way the coastal zone is managed, according to Mr Pat Aiken who will be standing for election to the
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ISSUE 160
Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260
Demolition in preparation for Waterside development underway Gosford’s longeststanding eye sores, the remains of the Froggy’s skate rink on Mann St and the offi ce building on the corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce, are about to be demolished as Auditors unable to express an opinion on former Gosford Council’s books Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), the auditors chosen by Central Coast Council to audit the accounts of both the former Wyong and Gosford Councils, has not expressed an opinion on
Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan certified
LRC has mixed reviews from former councillors
The NSW Government has certifi ed the Coastal Zone Management Plan for the former Gosford LGA beaches.
The Local Representation Committee (LRC) established by Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, has been a useful exercise, according to former Gosford Councillors.
Vale Kathy Smith former Member for Gosford Organisations and individuals have paid tribute to the former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, who passed away on May 31, after a long battle with cancer.
Stamp duty removed for first home buyers
Council overruled on access to report
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has announced a comprehensive package of measures which will give fi rst homebuyers a fair go at owning their own home by signifi cantly
The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) has recommended that Central Coast residents should be given full access to a Wamberal Beach Storm Erosion Mediation Report.
Consortium of three companies to deliver tourism marketing and industry services A consortium of three companies, to be known as Affi nity, has been named by Central Coast Council as the successful organisation to deliver tourism marketing and industry services for the Central Reversal of collection arrangements of FESL causes administrative chaos The decision by the NSW Government to halt the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL) on properties has divided major stakeholders.
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Submachine gun seized at The Entrance P
olice have seized a submachine gun after stopping a car at The Entrance on Sunday, June 18.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command stopped a Holden Commodore on Oakland Ave, The Entrance, at about 7:40pm, and searched the vehicle. A bag containing an MP40 submachine gun with a missing barrel, a firearm magazine and 60 rounds of various ammunition were seized.
Anyone with information about these incidents should call
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: http://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Initial examination of the firearm suggests it is in working order. A 40-year-old man, who was a passenger in the car, was arrested and
taken to Wyong Police Station. He was charged with possessing a prohibited firearm and possessing ammunition without a permit, and refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on Monday, June 19. The firearm will undergo forensic examination to determine if it can be linked to any shooting incidents. Investigations are continuing. Source: Media release, Jun 19 NSW Police Media
60-year-old man found in carpark with head injuries P
olice are investigating after a 60-year-old man was found with head injuries in a carpark at Wyong on June 11.
Emergency services were called to the Wyong Leagues Club carpark on Lake Haven Dr just before 7:30am, following reports
a man had been located near his car with a head injury. Initial inquiries suggest the man, who was asleep in his car, was approached and assaulted. Paramedics treated the injured man at the scene before taking him
to Wyong Hospital in a stable condition. Police established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Source: Media release, Jun 11 NSW Police Media
Man charged after trying to set Police Station alight A
man faced Wyong Local Court on June 14 after allegedly trying to set alight The Entrance Police Station on June 13. It’s alleged that at about 12pm on Tuesday, June 13, a 25-year-old man walked towards the police station with a wine bottle filled with petrol.
The man was seen pouring the liquid around the front entrance of the police station and attempting to set it alight with a cigarette lighter. Officers chased the man and used OC spray to detain him after he allegedly refused to drop the lighter. He was subsequently
charged with being armed with intent to commit an indictable offence and resisting an officer in the execution of duty. The man was refused bail. It’s not believed the incident was terrorrelated. Source: Media release, Jun 14 NSW Police Media
16-year-old Kangy Angy male arrested for 15 offences 16-year-old Kangy Angy male was arrested and charged on June 16 for property offences.
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On the evenings of 12-13 June, three motor vehicles were broken into at Kariong and one motor vehicle was also stolen. Subsequently, a credit card stolen from one of the vehicles was fraudulently used at 13 locations between Kariong, Wyoming, Erina, Kincumber, Empire Bay, Woy Woy and West Gosford between
12:50pm and 5pm on June 13. The stolen vehicle was located on fire at Kariong at 5:30am on June 13. CCTV of the fraud offences identified the male, who appeared to be in company with another unidentified male. The Person of Interest was located near Mann St, Gosford, on June 15, where he was arrested, conveyed to Gosford Police Station and
subsequently charged with the below offences: Larceny X3; dishonestly obtain property by deception X10; destroy property in company using fire X1; and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period X1. Investigations are ongoing. The male was bail refused to Woy Woy Children’s Court on June 16. Source: Website, Jun 16 Central Coast Incident Alerts Facebook page
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Rate increase not reflected in council budget I
have just read through issue 118 (Wyong Regional Chronicle, June 6) and noted that on page 10, under council’s plan and budget, it is stated that operating income from rates and annual charges
FORUM is set to decrease by $4 million. I have a letter from the council’s chief financial officer stating that my next year’s rates are set to leap by a staggering 22.76 per cent, or
$559.80, and that is on a prior year rate already inflated by a surcharge. How can rates decrease when land values have gone up substantially and council will not reduce the amount they take? Not happy. Letter, Jun 15 John Lovett, Wallarah
We are all entitled to our opinions R
ichard Ryan (Wyong Regional Chronicle, Forum, March 28) denounces changes to a section of the Discrimination Act. It appears though that the Prime Minister was
FORUM activated to change the act due to the persecution and death of artist and cartoonist Bill Leak. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are the door steps of
democracy. So it is rather disconcerting to know that someone having a contrary opinion is under threat of violence or death.
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’m concerned about the lax security and protection for hospital staff at Wyong Hospital.
Anyone with a psychiatric illness, or under the influence of drugs and prone
FORUM to violence, can walk through the main entrance and cause injury or death to hospital workers. Hospital workers
$29m wasted on airport C
entral Coast C o u n c i l ’s Operational Plan media release does not mention their airport, even though the planned $6m expenditure in 201718 represents the rates of 6,000 ratepayers and nearly 10 per cent of the road budget.
Imagine 10 per cent more roads, 10 per cent more road repairs, 10 per cent more footpaths, 10 per cent more curbing and guttering, if the $6m is not wasted on an airport. The rates of 12,000 ratepayers have just gone down the drain on Central Coast Council’s airport, with $6m wasted in 2016/17 and another $6m in the 2017/18 Operational Plan. This brings the current airport commitments, including the cost of the
Letter, Apr 7 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy
Concern over hospital security must take direct action to correct this lack of security for their personal safety. Email, June 4 Richard Ryan, Summerland Point
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FORUM now defunct and unsold Kiar Ridge Regional Airport site to $29m, without including staff time, consultants’ fees, holding costs or lost rates on the airport sites. In wasting over $29m, Council ignores their 2013 Warnervale Airport Feasibility Study which recommended the sale of the $12.7m Warnervale site for the industrial development of 626 direct jobs. Without any community consultation whatsoever, and in the face of over $1m in airport operating losses, the Council has
decided to scrap the industrial use of the Regional Plan’s key Wyong Employment Zone airport site and instead risk ratepayers’ funds by going into competition with Illawarra, Bankstown, Camden, Somersby, Cessnock, Belmont and Maitland in the declining general aviation airport sector. The community, including the 15,000 residents living around the airport, continues to hope that the NSW Government promptly hands down a decision to retain the Warnervale Airport Restrictions Act 1996, thus protecting them from the actions of this unaccountable Council, and before the Council commits the ratepayers of the Central Coast to more wasted expenditure and airport losses. Email, May 16 Laurie Eyes, Wyong Creek
Books in school are now obsolete his morning I visited a school to which I have donated dozens of books over the years.
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Imagine my surprise when they told me books
FORUM were no longer used. Students are expected to learn whatever is needed from the internet. How widespread is this
absurd practice? Little wonder remedial literacy and numeracy is needed from kindergarten to university level. Letter, Jun 1 Norman Hanscombe, Ourimbah
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HEALTH
Community forum condemns proposed privatisation of Wyong Hospital
Some of the crowd who attended the forum on the future of Wyong Hospital at the Wyong Leagues Club unanimously ealth experts and the Australian Salaried workers Officers’ condemned the proposal academics joined Medical Central Coast Labor Federation, Dr Andrew and joined with Labor MPs in demanding the MPs in condemning Holland. Government drop the P a r l i a m e n t a r y the NSW proposal Secretary for the privatisation G o v e r n m e n t ’s Central Coast, Mr Scot immediately. p r o p o s e d “The message was MacDonald, represented privatisation of the NSW Government clear, the economics of it Wyong Hospital at at the forum, and the are bad, the consultation the community forum Central Coast Local has been bad and the held on Thursday, Health District was also community and staff do represented by Ms Kerry not want it to happen,” June 15. Mr Harris said. Stevenson. The forum panel “The Government has The majority of consisted of community an opportunity to drop panellists, facing a leaders, industry this proposal now and 350-strong crowd, experts and government fully fund the upgrade o v e r w h e l m i n g l y representatives including: themselves,” he said. condemned plans to State Member for Wyong, privatise the hospital’s “I won’t stand by and let Mr David Harris; Senior operations. them use our hospital as Lecturer in Economy and an ideological guinea pig Dr Ben Spies-Butcher Society at Macquarie University, Dr Ben Spies- spoke on the economic to satisfy their obsession Butcher; Secretary of the benefits of the public with privatisation.” system and “It’s time for the NSW Health Services health explained the greater Government to stop Union, Mr Gerard Hayes; effi ciencies and service playing politics and Assistant Secretary of quality it provided, drop this proposal, our the NSW Nurses and according to Mr Harris. community should not Midwives’ Association, have to cop a privatisation Panel members Ms Judith Kiejda; and, health of our services so the Executive Director of representing Liberals can test their failed ideology,” said State Member for The Entrance, Mr David Central Coast Mehan. “What you have in your wallet should not determine the level of Proudly catering to the access to health care you Central Coast community get. for almost 50 years. “I’m proud to stand alongside our community and fight to keep our hospitals in public hands,” he said. Mr Harris said Mr Delicious Meals y Free Delivery MacDonald “failed to convince the audience of Social Support the Government’s plans. “When pressed to provide a successful example of the (02) 4357 8444 Sponsored by Government’s plans
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The majority of the audience and panellists condemned the NSW Government’s plans for a public-private-partnership to redevelop and run Wyong Hospital Mr MacDonald said profit and not-for-profit elsewhere, Mr. MacDonald cited the one question he was providers to redevelop operate Wyong Northern Beaches asked was whether the and Wyong area would be Hospital. Hospital. through “The probity rules say “Mr MacDonald was “punished” forced to concede that delays to the hospital’s that I cannot know who there wasn’t a current promised redevelopment they are, but the Local the public-private Health District and the working example after if other panel members partnership didn’t go Department of Health are looking at those EOIs pointed out that the ahead. “I told the forum that the and will make a decision Northern Beaches Hospital is yet to open area would absolutely, about whether or not to not be go to an extensive tender and currently sees no categorically process. punished,” he said. patients,” he said. “I believe the Premier “The Local Health Mr MacDonald said is already and the Minister will make the forum was well run District planning and that announcement soon, and fairly moderated doing by Archdeacon of the geoscientific testing to but I acknowledge that Anglican Diocese of work out where new there is strong concern in Gosford, Father Rod buildings can and cannot the community. be located,” he said. Bower. “I am happy that I was Mr MacDonald said at the forum, but I was “Obviously, a lot of staff attended, but there was he was already, the concerned by some of also a good smattering of morning after the forum, the statements made by community people,” Mr relaying the community’s the union leaders and concerns about access economic experts, who MacDonald said. “A quarter of the to public care, to the made some outrageous about if questions were about NSW Health Minister, Mr statements it went to a for-profit staff, their employment Brad Hazzard. “The audience was provider, it would impact conditions and entitlements, but most overwhelmingly in their on clinical outcomes,” he questions were about middle- to late-ages, they said. public access, and I guess included carers, and they Source: my role was to give the were obviously feeling Media release, Jun 16 community reassurance, vulnerable and quite Zachary Harrison, office of David Harris but no matter how many concerned.” Interview, Jun 16 different ways I put it, I Mr MacDonald said he Scot MacDonald, could still see that people could confirm that the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast were concerned that they NSW Government had Jackie Pearson, journalist would lose access to free received expressions of hospital care,” he said. interest (EOIs) from for-
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Staff prepare to strike T
he nurses and midwives of Wyong Hospital are prepared to consider taking industrial action if the NSW Government doesn’t listen to the will of the community and hospital employees to halt their plans to place Wyong Hospital in private hands.
Wyong Hospital employee, Ms Katrina Bough, who is a member of the NSW Nurses and Widwives’ Association (NSWNMA), said: “It takes a lot to push nurses to walk out of their job because we are caring people and we never want to leave our patients, but it would be for the patients that we would be doing it.” Ms Bough said there were no circumstances under which the NSWNMA would accept a public-private partnership at Wyong Hospital. She said the public forum held at Wyong Leagues Club on Thursday, June 15, that was attended by around 350 members of the hospital’s staff and broader community, made it clear that the proposed private-
partnership for the redevelopment and future operation of Wyong Hospital was an idea of the former NSW Premier, Mr Mike Baird. “Perhaps it was an idea that should have gone when the Baird Government went,” Ms Bough said. “It was a community member who stood up towards the end of the meeting and said she wished to propose a resolution that the community and workers condemned the NSW Government’s proposal for a public-privatepartnership for Wyong Hospital,” she said. The forum was attended by Mr Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, and Ms Kerry Stevenson, Executive Director District Redevelopment for the Central Coast Local Health District. “They absolutely both left with the impression that they had a fight on their hands,” said NSWNMA member and fellow Wyong Hospital employee, Mr Craig Gross. “We were thankful for Mr MacDonald’s attendance and he acknowledged that he would be taking the meeting’s message
back to the NSW Health Minister, Mr Brad Hazzard,” Mr Gross said. “This isn’t just us being difficult; research shows better nurse to patient ratios lead to the best outcomes for patients, and no private health care provider in Australia has mandated nurse to patient ratios,” he said. “Lower nurse to patient ratios lead to higher rates of morbidity and we can see the potential for disaster, whereas the policy writers have no idea of what it is really like on the ground.” Both Ms Bough and Mr Gross said the “commercial in confidence” nature of any contract between the NSW Government and a private health care provider made it impossible for the community to have any understanding or influence over the arrangements in place. “The contract will
need to be written very carefully to ensure that any public-private partnership delivered the services the community needed,” Ms Bough said. She said NSWNMA had already noticed a trend at Wyong Hospital that vacancies are becoming difficult to fill because nurses and midwives do not wish to apply for employment in such an uncertain environment. “When Emma McBride resigned as the hospital’s chief pharmacist to become the Federal Member for Dobell, they interviewed two candidates for the position. “Then the publicprivate partnership was announced and both candidates withdrew their applications because they did not want to risk moving their families and taking a position if there was no job certainty,” she said. “Other nurses are
already looking to relocate or are applying for jobs in different areas due to the uncertainty and they don’t want to leave the area.” Ms Bough and Mr Gross said all employees at the hospital, from cleaning staff, to social workers through to doctors, were concerned about job security. “In a private hospital, training opportunities for junior doctors and new graduate nursing staff are minimal, because those programs are expensive to run, but because Wyong is currently a large teaching hospital, we offer many training opportunities. “We currently take many students, but they are becoming afraid to accept placement at Wyong because they don’t know what the future security will be and there are no obligations on private operators to continue or undertake
the research programs that are currently in place at Wyong.” Another concern expressed by the union is that the terms of any contract negotiated by the NSW Government may force the private operator into cutting staff or backfilling positions in order to control costs. “Positions could be back filled with nursing assistants and patient care assistants who are unlicensed, and although those taskorientated positions play an important role, they are not a replacement for a Registered Nurse who is regulated by the Australian Practitioners Health Regulatory Authority.” Source: Interviews, Jun 16 Katrina Bough, Wyong Hospital employee Craig Gross, Wyong Hospital employee Jackie Pearson, journalist
New ambulance stations funded for Wyong and Toukley W
yong and Toukley will be getting new ambulance stations as part of the NSW Government’s Rural A m b u l a n c e Infrastructure R e c o n fi g u r a t i o n Program.
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, said he had written to the NSW
Minister for Health, Mr Brad Hazzard, to request upgrades for the two ambulance stations. Mr Harris said he congratulated Mr Hazzard on the decision to provide new stations in Toukley and Wyong. In his response to Mr Harris, Mr Hazzard said: “I am pleased to advise that both stations are scheduled to be replaced with new stations rather
than upgraded. “Planning for the two new sites has commenced, with site sourcing and investigations being undertaken to determine a preferred site for each station,” Mr Hazzard’s letter said. “Health Infrastructure is currently working with the NSW Ambulance Service to identify the service requirements of each
site,” he said. The budget allocated by the NSW Government for the Wyong Ambulance Station was $4.9 million, according to Mr Hazzard. The amount of $4.2million has been allocated for the new Toukley Ambulance Station. Source: Letter, May 22 Brad Hazzard, NSW Health Minister
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New school funded for Warnervale P
arliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC, has confirmed that the 2017 NSW Government Budget includes plans for a new school at Warnervale.
Mr MacDonald said: “As part of the upcoming Liberal National 2017 Budget, Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, and Minister for Education, Mr Rob Stokes, announced an extra $2.2b for school upgrades and development. “This totals $4.2b in commitments over the next four years for capital works for public schools in NSW. “This is a great win for the Wyong region. “The population is growing quickly and the Department of Education has identified the need for a brand new school at Warnervale. “I believe this will be a big step forward in the growth and development of Warnervale,” he said. “The Department of Education will be informing the Central Coast community of the details of the school including its size, configuration, cost and all the associated planning details in the near future.
“The NSW Liberal National Government has committed to a work commencement date in 2018/19.” Mr Stokes said NSW public schools are expected to enrol an additional 164,000 students by 2031. “These projects will ensure students and staff have the resources they need to succeed in the 21st century,” Mr Stokes said. “The NSW Government is working hard to provide high-quality education facilities for students and their communities now and into the future.” Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, also weighed in on the announcement. “Following Mr Macdonald’s interview on ABC Central Coast, the Warnervale community had their hopes up that after seven years of lobbying they would get their new High School. “But confusion reigned supreme, as details about the government’s ‘new school’ for Warnervale were so light that the government’s representative for the Central Coast was unsure as to whether it was a Primary or High School,” Mr Harris said. Mr Harris said the lack of clarification made it clear the government
was not listening to the community. “Since coming to government, the Liberals have closed Wyong Grove and Dooralong Primary Schools, and whilst a new primary school is always welcome, the majority of the community want a new High School. “In their rush to make announcements, not even government members knew clearly what the plan was. “After seven years lobbying, we thought that the government had finally got the message that a new High School was needed. “Through Scot Macdonald’s comments, he acknowledges the community’s lobbying, but has completely failed to deliver. “The government needs to confirm if they have a plan to close the Primary section of Wadalba Community School to cater for the growth in secondary enrolments. “I now call on the government to release full details of the project, including the location and timeline of the new school,” Mr Harris said. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald MLC Media release, Jun 19 David Harris, Wyong MP
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Father Chris Riley from Youth Off The Streets believed education was new school Central Coast. “Our programs are the key to breaking the focussing on disengaged youth specifically designed to cycle of disadvantage. “Our decision to has opened in cater to the needs of our students,” Mr Martin said. expand into the Central Bluehaven. “Our classes are small Coast is beneficial for The Lakes College is so that we can best the area, in particular the the fifth school opened connect with students young people,” he said. by Youth Off The Streets, and help them identify “We have much to offer and has been running and achieve personal the community and look since February. and professional goals,” forward to continuing our School manager, he said. work in the area.” Mr John Martin, said Youth Off The Streets Source: Lakes College provides founder and CEO, Father Media release, Jun 15 alternative opportunities Chris Riley, said he Sara Garcia, Youth Off The for young people on the Streets
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akes Anglican Grammar School’s Parents and Friends Association has agreed to contribute $62,730 towards various projects at the school. Projects receiving funding include: up to $35,000 for two fans for the School Hall; $10,000 towards fitness
equipment for the senior school; $10,000 towards seating and a shade structure for the basketball court; $2,350 for a bubbler and bottle refill station in the junior school; $550 for a set of large chess pieces and chess board mat for the junior school playground; and, $4,650 for seating under the senior school kiss and drop zone.
“As a school we are very grateful for the commitment of the Association and all parents who have helped at P&F activities. “Your efforts on behalf of our school are very much appreciated,” Principal, Mr Michael Hannah said. Newsletter, Jun 18 Michael Hannah, Lakes Anglican Grammar
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Married couple both receive Order of Australia M
r and Ms George and Marilyn Kinealy, of Wadalba, have received Order of Australia Medals in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. The husband and wife duo were honoured for a range of services to the community. Mr Kinealy’s services centred around his career with Lions Clubs. Mr Kinealy first became involved with Toukley Lions Club in 1981, where he held executive positions until 2003. During this time, Mr Kinealy Represented Lions’ Central Coast Health Committee, raising funds for the Cancer Unit at Wyong Hospital and the refurbishing Gosford Hospital and its Dialysis Unit, as well as the Lakehaven Dialysis Centre, 1998-2003. He was also a Lions’ Representative for the 2000 Olympic Torch Committee, Wyong Shire, 1998-2000. Mr Kinealy was the Wyong Lions Club Secretary from 2004-2006 and the Club Treasurer from 2004-2013. During this time, Mr Kinealy also acted as honorary administrator for the Don Small Retirement Village. Mr Kinealy has also dedicated years to Lions International Multiple District 201, with leadership roles including: District Governor, 1998-1999; Cabinet Secretary, 20022003, 2007-2008; Lioness Chairman, 1992-1993; and, NSW Representative
Mr and Ms George and Marilyn Kinealy have been honoured with dual OAM Lions Hearing Dogs Presidents Appreciation 2009; District Governor, Committee, 2003-2008. Certificate, 1999; Life 2009-2010; and Past NSW/ACT District Governor, 2010Mr Kinealy’s Governor, contributions to Save Sight Public Health 2011. District 201N3 include: Care Foundation, 1997; Leadership roles Ms leadership roles as, Neil Williams Esteemed Kinealy has held in Award for District 201N3, included: Vice District Governor, Member 1997-1998; District Childhood Cancer, 2003; Lioness Associate Chair; Governor, 1998-1999; Barry Palmer Recognition 1989-1992; Region Chair, Past District Governor, Award Children’s Mobility, 2005-2006; Vice District 1999-2000; LCIF and ALF 2013-2014; Guiding Lion Governor, 2008-2009; Chairman, 2000-2001; Award, 2009, and JD District Governor, 2009Zone Chair, 1988-1989, Richardson Award, 2007. 2010; District Chair, 1993-1994 and 2002Ms Kinealy’s services Lions Club International 2003; Region Chair, 1990- to the community began Foundation, 2009-2015; 1992; Chair, Australian with the Lioness Club Chair, Membership, Lions Emergency Relief of Toukley in 1987, of Education, Retention; Team, 2003-2004; Chair, which she was Charter Leadership Cabinet Christmas Cakes, 1996- President, and with Secretary, 2013-2014; 1997 and 2005-2006; which she held various Chair Australian Lions Chair, Hearing Dogs, positions until 2001. Foundation, 20162001-2002; Secretary/ Ms Kinealy has been 2017; and, Treasurer, Treasurer, Handicap Secretary of the Lions Camp Kookaburra for Picnic, Lions Central Club of Wyong since International Exchange Coast, 1988-2007; and 2016. Students, 2016-2017. Convention Chair, 1996 Ms Kinealy has also She has held several and 2013. been involved with The leadership positions His awards and with Lions International, Lakes Surf Life Saving recognitions include: including the Women’s leadership Club, Key Award, 35 Year roles Auxiliary, and QTs, and with Multiple Monarch, 2016; Melvin District 201, including: was on the organising Jones Fellowship, 2008; Lioness Committee committee for the Lions Progressive Melvin Member, 1992-1999; Central Coast Handicap Jones Fellowship, 2010; Lioness Chair, 1999- Picnic. International Presidents 2005; Membership Chair, Her awards and 100 per cent Certificate, Founders Membership recognitions with the 1999; International Growth from LCI, 2008- Lions include: 30 Year
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Monarch Award, 2017; Melvin Jones Fellowship, 1991 and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship, 2010; International Presidents Certificate, 2007, 1991, 1990; Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award, Gosford Rotary Club, 1993; Life Membership, NSW/ACT Save Sight, Public Health Care Foundation, 1999; Membership Services Award, for outstanding and dedicated service to Lions Australia and the wider community, Multiple District 201, 2004-2005; Lioness of the Year, Toukley Lioness Club, 20052006; Council Chairman’s Award for dedication and service, Multiple District 201, 2005-2006; JD Richardson Award, 2007; Ian M Stockdale Humanitarian Award, 2008; Mary Jamieson Recognition Award, 2009; Barry Palmer Recognition Award, 2014; and the Follow Your Dream Foundation Australia, 2016. According to Mr Kinealy, the pair were so shocked when they found out that they were nominated, they thought it was a scam. “We were on holidays in the Isle of Pines at the time when we found out and we didn’t believe it,” he recalled. “By the time we got home and found the genuine letters, we only had a few days to fill out all the paperwork, but we got it in just in time. “We were still just blown away by being nominated when the letters came to say we were being honoured.
“We were over the moon and in shock, it was hard to believe,” Mr Kinealy said. “We are both so thankful. “It’s not something we ever expected. “We’ve been married for 55 and a half years and have 70 years of community work between us, but it’s still been such a happy surprise for not one but both of us to be recipients,” he continued. The Lions and Lionesses have been a huge part of the couple’s lives and Mr Kinealy recalled how he came to join the Lions. “I’d gone to a Lion’s meeting with Marilyn’s brother. “He wanted to introduce me to the District General, but before that happened, I went to the men’s room, and when I came out, the District General was welcoming me as a prospective member, ” Mr Kinealy said. Some of Mr Kinealy’s fondest memories of his long career with the Lions included: working on the Toukley Aqua Therapy Pool; representing the Lions on the Central Coast Health Committee which raised $1.6m for Gosford and Wyong Hospitals; representing the Lions for the 2000 Olympic Torch Committee, and raising funds for the Lakehaven Dialysis Unit. Source: Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2017, Jun 5 Kaye Browning, Medals and Awards Officer Interview, Jun 14 George Kinealy, Wadalba Dilon Luke, Journalist
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Finalists announced for Wyong Business Chamber Awards W
yong Regional Chamber of C o m m e r c e President, Mr Ron Stevens, has announced the finalists in the Chamber’s 2017 business awards. The winners will be announced at the gala awards evening at Wyong Race Club on Saturday, June 24. Mr Stevens said both large and small enterprises were worthy recipients of an award that recognised their success, innovation, job creation and business ethics. He said that whilst the entry categories aligned with the NSW Business Chamber, awards were open to chamber members only by self-nomination, there was another category where the chamber would recognise either a business or person who had made a significant contribution to the Wyong regional community. The awards were supported by major sponsors Delta Electricity, Central Coast Council, Tuggerah Business Hub and Australia Post, all of whom recognised the importance of providing a platform to celebrate business excellence.
2017 Finalists in the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur award category (ages 18-35) were Ms Leanne Lamaro from Outsourced HR, and Mr Michael Sandys from Oddball Marketing. The only finalist nominated in the Business Leader (aged 36 and over category) was Nurses Now Pty Ltd’s Ms Laurinda Pericleous. Ms Pericleous from Nurses Now was also the only finalist nominated in the Employer of Choice category. The Excellence in Small Business (employing less than 20 employees) award included the following finalists: Brancy Pty Ltd trading as SpotGo, Mr Brendan Small; Oddball Marketing’s Mr Michael Sandys; Quick Fix Solar and Electrical Pty Ltd’s Mr Luke Miles; ANZ Mobile Lending Central Coast North’s Ms Susan Rodak; Central Coast Credit Union Ltd’s Mr Shane Bowmaker; and, Jigsaw Autism Services’ Ms Joanne Brearley. A Start Up Superstar award included finalists: Paragon Insurance Solutions’ Ms Kerri Day; and Case Fabrication and Engineering’s Ms Jade Watson. The Excellence in
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Innovation finalist was Mr Sandys from Oddball Marketing. Two finalists were nominated for the Young Business Executive (aged 18-35) Mr Tim Oliver from the Tuggerah Business Hub - Australia Post and Ms Danii Garrett of Events Cinemas, Tuggerah. The Excellence in Social Enterprise Award included the following finalists: Central Coast Living Options Inc’s Mr Kevin Johnston; Fixx Events and Marketing Pty Ltd’s Mr Brad Cardis; and, Jigsaw Autism Services’ Ms Joanne Brearley. Finalists for Excellence in Business (employing 20 or more employees) were: Events Cinemas Tuggerah (Dana Pichaloff); Nurses Now Pty Ltd (Laurinda Pericleous); Wyong Race Club (David Jewell); Mercure Kooindah Waters (Mark Wilson); and, Job Centre Australia Ltd (Amy Muldowney). Two additional award winners will be announced on the night: the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year; and the Kevin Faulks Award (Chamber Award). Source: Media release, Jun 15 Mary-Anne Beckers, Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce
he winners of Central Coast Council’s Exposure Photographic Prize were announced at a crowded ceremony at The Art House, which is now showcasing the most outstanding images entered by amateur and emerging photographers.
First prize overall was won by Mr David Magro (Gosford) for his showstopping image, Field of Stars. Council Group Leader, Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the judges had a difficult task selecting a winner, but all agreed that First Prize was the most remarkable. Berkeley Vale resident, Ms Rosie Wood won Second Prize Overall. Other northern area photographers recognised in this year’s prize included Ms Ann Evans from Hamlyn Terrace, who was highly commended in the Through the Generations category. Mr Matthew Bendt from Long Jetty was also highly commended for his photography in The Natural World category. Ms Raimee Carroll of Hamilton was highly commended in the category called A Picture Tells a Thousand Words. “The quality of images just keeps getting better
Second Prize in the Exposure Photography Competition and better as well as being more contemporary and creative, especially from our local photographic community,� Ms Vaughan said. “We received entries from all over Australia, but this year, photographers from the Coast have really shown the judges that they have what it takes to stand out in an open competition, dominating the 2017 awards.� ‘The entries from young emerging photographers were also outstanding and highlight the depth of talent on the Central Coast. “Exposure has always been popular with young people, so this year we introduced a new award for an Emerging Young
Talent (aged under 24 years) to show our support for the future generation of Central Coast photographers,� Ms Vaughan said. “From the 675 entries received, the top scoring 145 images are now on display, and I encourage everyone to get along to The Art House and check out the amazing images.� The exhibition is open to the public until June 25 at The Art House, Wyong. Entry is free and everyone is encouraged to vote for their favourite image for the People’s Choice Award, drawn at the end of the exhibition. Source: Newsletter, Jun 16 Central Coast Council media
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Whale-watchers invited to participate
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een Central Coast whalewatchers are invited to Crackneck Lookout, near Bateau Bay, on Sunday, June 25, to participate in Australia’s annual whale census.
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Crackneck lookout, in Wyrrabalong National Park, is one of five National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) locations for the national humpback whale migration count. The census is organised by the Marine Mammal Rescue Organisation (ORRCA). NPWS Lakes Area manager, Ms Bronwyn Conyers, said the annual count is a great opportunity for citizen scientists to gather data to help build a snapshot of whale movements and behaviour. “The humpback whale migration is a conservation success
The half day workshop will be led by award winning performer, Ms Elise McCann. Ms McCann is a graduate of NIDA and made her professional debut in the Australian revival cast of Fiddler On The Roof. Her theatrical credits include Camelot, My Fair Lady, Little Women, Breast Wishes The Musical, June in Musical of Musicals, and Ali in the Australian tour of Mamma Mia. Ms McCann is wellknown for originating the role of Miss Honey in the Australian company of the Royal Shakespeare
entral Coast Council will host a free musical theatre workshop at The Art House on June 25.
story, with 30,000 whales expected to travel along the NSW Coast this winter,” said Ms Conyers. “By the 1960s, decades of whaling had cut the population to only around 500 whales. “We’re encouraging everyone to come along to help tally the number of whales swimming past and to learn more about these giants of the deep. “At Crackneck lookout we’ll have information sessions run by NPWS guides, and interactive
activities for children. “Bring along your binoculars, and with the ORRCA volunteers, we’ll count the whales and update and display the tallies throughout the day,” she said. NPWS staff members work alongside ORRCA volunteers throughout the year to monitor and sometimes assist marine animals, including the humpback whales currently migrating north. ORRCA President, Mr Ronny Ling, said the data
gathered from around Australia on the annual whale census day helps grow understanding about these animals and how they can best be protected now and in the future. “The annual ORRCA whale census is a special day of the year where the public can get involved in measuring the success of conservation efforts,” said Mr Ling. Source: Media release, Jun 19 Office of Environment and Heritage NSW
Company’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, and won the 2016 Helpmann Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical, and the 2015 Sydney Theatre Award for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical for her portrayal of Miss Honey. The workshop will cover: vocal warm-ups; techniques for vocal health; scene and song transition; character interpretation; and, audition tips. Participants are welcome to come with a song and bring a backing track or lyrics and a good knowledge of the song. This workshop is suitable for participants aged 15 plus. Source: Website, Jun 19 Central Coast Council Facebook page
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Free acting workshop entral Coast Council will present an acting workshop at The Art House on June 24.
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Council is working in conjunction with The Art House to host the workshop which will be led by celebrated actress, singer and comedian, Ms Sheridan Harbridge. Ms Harbridge graduated from NIDA in 2006 and has gone on to succeed at home and internationally. Her musical, Songs for the Fallen, won Best Musical and Outstanding Actress at the New York Musical Theatre Festival 2015, and has since toured in the Sydney Festival, Arts Centre Melbourne, Brisbane Festival and Auckland Live Festival. Ms Harbridge’s theatre credits include: The Dog/ The Cat; Girl Asleep; North by Northwest; The Beast; The Speechmaker; Jump for Jordan; Nosferatutu or Bleeding
at the Ballet; Gaybies; 80 Minutes No Interval; Hip Bone Sticking Out; Blue Angel; Calamity Jane; Detective’s Handbook; You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown; Fiddler on the Roof; Carmen; My Fair Lady; An Officer and a Gentleman; Threepenny Opera; Miss Julie; Cabaret; The Bald Soprano; Shafana & Aunt Sarrinah; The Frog who Smudged; and, DreamSong. The workshop will cover acting techniques, and creating characters for comedy and drama from scratch by using techniques that start from the inside out and then from outside in. Participants should bring with them an item of clothing or prop, or accessory, that they wouldn’t normally wear, or is borrowed/found. This workshop is suitable for participants aged 15 plus. Source: Website, Jun 19 Central Coast Council Facebook page
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Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ soon to show T
he Wyong Drama Group has begun rehearsals for their production of Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’.
Adapted from Christie’s highly successful novel, the timeless and compelling quality of her work is captured in ‘And Then There Were None’ as an intriguing mystery drama in the classic whodunnit format. Ten strangers responding to vague invitations are transported to the remote and rocky Soldier Island. It promises to be an entertaining weekend in a luxury mansion with apparently affable, but mysteriously absent, hosts. That is, until the first death, then the second and the realisation that the deaths are no accident. Is the murderer an
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Wyong Drama Group members rehearsing for And Then There Were None John Cziernecki, and, director. unseen figure? Mr Stuart Mortimer, as Is it the boatman? The production opens well as, some favourites at Wyong Arthouse from Is it one of them? from ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, Friday, July 21, at 7:30pm Is there more than one Ms Gabrielle Brookes until July 29, with 2pm hand at work here? and Mr Justin O’Connor, matinees on Saturdays, Featured is a stellar with stalwarts, Ms Nikki July 22 and 29, and cast of faces not seen for de Vries and Mr Andy Sunday, July 23. a while in Wyong Drama Kabanoff, and newcomer, Group productions, Ms Source: Mr Allan Pleym, with Ms Jenny Sharrock, Mr Email, Jun 19 Pollyanna Forshaw, at Pollyanna Forshaw, Wyong James Chambers, Mr Drama Group the helm of the project as
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Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay 0435 807 633 bateaubayshed@gmail.com
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Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Fri Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au
Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Mon Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au
Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area. 3rd Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre 0419 128 497
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GROW Support Groups Marine Rescue Small friendly groups Tuggerah Lakes www.ccsoaring.com.au formed to learn how Toowoon Bay Volunteers wanted, to overcome anxiety, Probus Club challenging conditions, Bridge Club depression and loneliness Morning tea, guest speakers interrupted meals, early Social bridge Tues, 9.45amand to improve mental talking on topics relevant to starts, breathtaking 1pm health and well-being. Seniors, as well as regular Tuggerah Lakes views. The Greens The Entrance Anonymous, free and open exciting social events. 4th Rewards: - Saving (with or without a partner) to all. Weekly meetings at Thur 10am. distressed boaters or maybe Len 4332 6989 Bateau Bay and Wyong Anglican Church Hall, saving a life David 4392 0606 1800 558 268 Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern 0488 442 051 www.grow.org.au uc.tuggerahlakes@marinerescuensw. 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Activities. 2nd Sat monthly at Diggers Community transport avail. Community participation Meetings 6.30 pm Tues We meet monthly every 3rd Club, The Entrance Chris Levis Mingara Recreation Club Thu - Details and info: 4389 4004 0438 989 199 centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au 0409 449 498 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com centralcoastgreens@gmail.com rotarytheentrance@gmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems NSW Labor Party Torchbearers for Northern Women’s Learn silverwork, The Entrance Day Branch Legacy Toukley Health Centre Cabochons, Faceting, Monthly meetings to Raising funds for Brisbane Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips Family law advice, discuss and debate policy Waters Legacy. Harry counselling, therapeutic and & fossicking Weekly as well as campaign for Moore Golf Day, Garage Workshops Tues and Thurs social groups, workshops, local labor candidates and markets and street stalls. domestic violence and 8.30am-2.30pm Members of Parliament. 2nd Mon 9.30am Norah abuse issues. Thurs 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah 2nd Mon 2pm The Head Legacy All services are provided by Creek Rd Ourimbah Entrance Leagues Club 0414 701 489 women for women 4362 2246 hartas@bigpond.net. 4332 2907 cclapidary@optusnet.com.au 4351 1152 aurotarytheentrance@gmail.com
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Three bus routes to receive extra services M
ore than 100 new bus services will be added to routes on the Central Coast including the Wyong region. Routes 36 and 37, linking Gosford to Tuggerah via Ourimbah, and route 47, running from Tuggerah to Ourimbah, will receive extra services. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said the new services were great news for bus commuters in the area. “This announcement provides our residents better access to buses,
through more frequent and flexible services,” Mr MacDonald said. NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, announced the purchase of more than 170 new buses as a 2017 NSW Budget measure. “I am excited to confirm this massive budget boost will not only replace 134 of our aging bus fleet, it will add 42 additional buses and deliver 3,300 more services a week across NSW,” she said. State Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, said that while the NSW Labor Opposition has been wanting a review of services to include more express bus routes, the announcement was
positive. “You can’t criticise extra services and extra buses,” he said. Mr Mehan said more public transport of any kind was a good measure but was critical of the Government’s failure to address access issues at key Central Coast train stations, including the absence of a lift at Tuggerah Station. “The shortage of parking at Tuggerah only adds to the problem, because it means people have to walk even further to get to the platforms,” Mr Mehan said. Source: Media release, Jun 15 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald
The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263
Tuesday, June 20 Waste Wise Workshop, chock keeping, Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, 850 Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby, 12:30pm, bookings essential
Thursday, June 22 Red Cross Mobile Blood Donor Centre,Diggers at The Entrance, until June 23
Saturday, Jun 24 W y o n g Neighbourhood Centre, I Love 80s Trivia Night, Shelly Beach Golf Club, 6:00pm to 10:00pm Blues Angels Slide Milligan EP Release, Homegrown winners, MusicPro Studios, Wyong, 12:30pm
Sunday, Jun 25 Annual census, Lookout
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Monday, Jun 26 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,
UON Ourimbah Campus, 4:00pm
Wednesday, Jun 28 National Seniors Wyong Branch meeting, Canton Beach Sports Club, Hibbard St, toukley, 2:00pm for 2:15pm start Central Coast Council meeting, Wyong Chamber, 5:00pm Ngangga Ya, Speaking to the Future performance by NAISDA Dance College, The Art House until June 30
Sunday, Jul 2 Wyong Family History Group presentation, DNA for Family History with Kerry Farmer, professional genealogist, Tuggerah Community Hall, 9 Anzac Rd, Tuggerah, from 10:00am, bookings preferred Whale Dreamer’s Festival, Norah Head Lighthouse, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Friday, Jul 7 Winter Jazz and Blues Festival, Memorial Park, The Entrance
Friday, Jun 30 Hot lunch followed by a talk by Asenati Lole-Taylor, Pathways of perseverance and fair, a Christian mother’s walk along unknown paths, Toukley Presbyterian Church, Corner Victoria Ave and Hargreaves St, 12:00pm, bookings essential
Friday, Jul 21 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, Wyong Drama Group, The Art House, Wyong, July 21 to 29
Friday, Aug 4 2017 Knit In Day, Toukley 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre Memorial Hall, Pearce Avenue, 10:00am to 3:00pm
See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.
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Special production of Coranderrk T
he Art House Wyong will present Coranderrk, a Belvoir and Ilbijerri Theatre Company co-production, on Saturday, June 24.
The special production pays tribute to Australia’s forgotten history and to the resilience and adaptability of people who rose to the challenge. At a Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry in 1881, the men and women of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve went head-to-head with the Aboriginal Protection Board. Their goal was to be allowed to continue the experiment in selfdetermination they had pioneered for themselves on the scrap of country left to them. The Belvoir and Ilbijerri Theatre companies are two of Australia’s most respected theatre companies. They have combined to recreate the Inquiry by telling its story and reviving the voice of all those people, black and white, who fought for a better pact between the country’s oldest and newest inhabitants. Starring in the production is Mr Trevor Jamieson, who is well-known as one of Australia’s most recognisable faces of theatre, film and TV. Mr Jamieson played Uncle Max in the ABC TV series Cleverman and starred in both the ABC TV mini-series and
Trevor Jamieson the Sydney Theatre Company national tour of The Secret River. Coranderrk is about a people who appropriated the power of the written word to make their own voices ring loud and clear. A collaboration between leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists,
researchers, education experts and community members, Coranderrk aims to encourage a shared understanding of the past between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people. Source: Media release, June 6 Emily Carryer, The Art House Wyong
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The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports program has been working with community sports clubs for over 15 years to reduce the harm associated with excessive alcohol use by club members, players, visitors and spectators. Topics will include the Heartbeat of Football with guest speaker Andrew Paschalidis, Heartbeat of Football founder. The forum will be held in the Tasman Room of the Mingara Recreation Club at Tumbi Umbi.
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Ourimbah jump to second spot T
eams from the northern end of the Coast had mixed results in Round 9 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition.
In the match of the round, Ourimbah battled Warnervale at Woongarrah Sports Field on June 17. Both teams are ranked in the top 4 this season and were keenly aware that the result of this match would determine who edged closer to competition leaders Terrigal. The game started with neither side giving an inch, and it took until almost the 20th minute before any points were posted. These points were scored by Ourimbah who, after a tight start, ran in two quick tries to
take a 14-0 lead. The game then opened up with some more free flowing rugby than what the crowd had seen initially, but it was certainly a very close contest at this stage of the match. Ourimbah kept gaining their ascendency slowly but surely throughout the half and went into the break up 21 points to 7. Hooker, Keegan Evans, was having a strong game for Ourimbah, while their flanker, Jarrod Grange, was all over the park, and converting tries from the sideline to keep the scoreboard ticking over. The second half saw Warnervale start strongly, and their prop, Haydon Smith, was leading from the front, to give his side some hope of a victory, but it was not to be, as Ourimbah’s fitness and
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pace started to show, and this was the difference between the two sides. Ourimbah ran in a further three tries in the second half to secure their 42-14 victory. The win jumps Ourimbah up into second place while Warnervale drop to fourth. The Lakes continue to struggle this season, with Round 9 no exception, copping a 49-26 loss to Avoca Beach at Heazlett Park. In a free-flowing game, which saw eleven tries scored, Avoca led from start to finish. Until late in the game, Lakes always had a chance of hitting the lead, but each time they got close, Avoca were able to hit back and eventually cement their win. The home side were up 28 points to 12 at halftime, claiming an early bonus point, and went on to score another three tries in the second half. Best for The Lakes were Wiremu Pirini and Peni Raulini. In the President’s Cup, The Entrance toppled Hornsby 24-17, at Mark Taylor Oval. Source: Media release, Jun 18 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union
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Peter McDonall shields the ball from Kincumber defender Steve Conduit Photo Bruce James
wo second half goals were enough to secure a 2-0 win for Kanwal over Kincumber in the over 45’s football competition on Saturday, June 17, played at Kanwal.
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penalty for Kanwal. Rod Smith stepped up to take the spot kick, making no mistake, finding the bottom right hand corner of the net. Instead of sitting back, the inspired Kanwal team kept attacking, and with 20 minutes remaining, Kanwal’s Peter McDonall collected the ball 30 metres from the Kincumber goal. McDonall demonstrated some close skills, and after beating two Kincumber defenders,
the central striker slotted the ball past the advancing goalkeeper, to be rewarded with a superb individual goal. For Kincumber, Steve Bell was solid in midfield and Andrew McClymont always looked dangerous going forward, while Andrew McFarlane and Peter McDonall led a fine all round effort by the Kanwal team. Source: Match report, Jun 17 Bruce James, Photo journalist
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Vale Terry Wand
Mariners’ W-League team deferred due to delays in stadium upgrade
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r Terry Wand, founder of the Wyong Rugby League Club Group, passed away on Thursday, June 15. It is with great sadness that I have been informed of the passing of Terry Wand OAM,” said State Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris. “Terry helped establish the massive enterprise that Wyong Rugby League Club Group is today, and his Number 1 badge at the club was well deserved,” Mr Harris said. Terry was an Order of Australia Medal recipient, gaining the highest civilian honour for his years of services to Rugby League, as well as his long-term service as a member of the Freemasons,” he said. “In addition to his services to Rugby League, Terry helped establish the Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club and established, owned and operated Wand Printing. “His passing is a tragic moment for our
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entral Coast Mariners have r e c e i v e d confirmation from Football Federation of Australia (FFA) that they will not be moving to a 10-team format for the 2017/18 Westfield W-League season, thus delaying the introduction of a Mariners’ W-League team. According to Mariners’ CEO, Mr Shaun Mielekamp, the FFA has confirmed that the 201718 season would remain a nine team competition, to be reviewed in 12 months’ time. There remains the opportunity for the Mariners to return to the competition in the 201819 season, Mr Mielekamp said. He said the FFA had made it clear that the provision of additional change rooms at Central Coast Stadium was paramount to the Mariners’ future inclusion in the W-League. According to Mr Mielekamp, council was informed 20 months ago that women’s changeroom facilities were needed at the stadium, but a concrete commitment was not forthcoming in time to save the club’s W-League bid. Central Coast Council has subsequently
confirmed it plans to upgrade changeroom facilities at the stadium as part of its 2017-18 budget. “We are looking forward to the Central Coast having elected councillors who can oversee the public interest,” Mr Mielekamp said. “Central Coast Mariners would like to ensure that our members, the FFA, elected representatives, football fans, players and stakeholders are aware that the Mariners are ready now and will remain ready to enter a highly competitive elite W-League team that represents our region,” Mr Mielekamp said. “We have already heavily committed resources and over two years of strategic planning to make sure our W-League side is successful right from the start,” he said. “Our financial capacity and commitment is equal to the highest financial investment by clubs currently in the W-League. “We have multi-year major sponsors ready to ensure long term financial stability. “We are extremely disappointed, we have girls here who deserve to play on the national stage,” he said. “Our strategy places top priority on player’s salaries, careers and playing conditions.
“Our women’s player pathway structure is designed to support our W-League side and ensure quality players are available now, with plenty more being developed every day. “Our commitment to women’s football is concrete and our aspirations lay in giving local girls and young women a chance to play for the Mariners. “To coincide with this, we aspire to create Matildas. “Our expertise in player development has already been proven and is demonstrated by the number of Socceroos we have produced in our short past and implore the FFA to seriously consider how an improved and balanced 10-team W-League competition will improve the standard of women’s football at a time when the bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup is being prepared. “Our strategy is endorsed by and was built in strong collaboration with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). “Whilst we are extremely disappointed by the decision to delay the introduction of a Mariners W-League team for the 2017/18 season, we are determined to push forward and continue with our plans to join the W-League and play our part in the growth of women’s football.
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“We will not give up on this and will continue to work closely with every player, coach, administrator, stakeholder and potential sponsor who has helped us over the past two years with the aim of creating a W-League team that we can be proud of. “We fully support the PFA in their strategy and stance for better conditions for elite female players. “Our aim is to be the flag bearer for the PFA in how to make sure that careers are made in the women’s game, not just as participants. “We know there are a large number of players who deserve the opportunity to play in the national competition, along with more coaches, better resources and stronger pathways. “This is a step in the right direction that will help the women’s game grow at a time when the competing codes are moving much faster than we are. “We will get there and won’t stop until we are there. “Our licence references that we can have a W-League side and we intend to activate that right.” Source: Media release, Jun 15 Interview, Jun 16 Shaun Mielekamp, Central Coast Mariners Media release, Jun 16 Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist
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Wyong Roos undefeated and top of the table in Super Premiership
Wadalba students selected for T Sydney North representative teams
he Wyong Roos have emerged victorious in their Round 14 clash against the West Tigers in the Intrust Super Premiership.
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a d a l b a Community School has announced the students who trialled successfully for Sydney North representative teams. “This year we have had quite a number of student’s trial in anticipation of being selected for the Sydney North Representative Teams,” principal, Mr Jason McGrath, said. “There are 12 Zones that make up the Sydney North region with over 160 schools within these zones. “It is an outstanding achievement to make a Sydney North representative team and requires the students to be at an elite level for their
chosen sport,” he added. Three students from Wadalba were selected, Tyreece Arama, for rugby league, whilst Tyler Dunn and Shelby Middleton were both selected in the Sydney North Hockey Team. “We would like to congratulate our students and wish them luck in their upcoming Championships. “We would also like to acknowledge the students who were selected at a school level to trial but were unsuccessful in gaining selection. “It is sometimes these disappointments that ignite the fire to push the student to the next level,” Mr McGrath concluded. Newsletter, Jun 6 Jason McGrath, Wadalba Community School
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The Roos put on a show at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 11, duking it out with the Tigers in the first half for dominance. The first five minutes of the half saw the Roos score back to back tries to hammer out a solid lead. Justin Toomey-White and Luke Sharpe proved a danger to the Tigers, crossing for tries early on. The Roos kept on the offensive with Nat Butcher and Eloni Vunakece laying down the groundwork for Matt Ikuvalu to further the Roos’ lead. The Tigers however, dug in their claws to fight their way to an 18 all score line at the break. Tigers halfback, Jordan Rankin, displayed some fancy footwork and teamed up with back rower, Joel Edwards, who crossed for two first half tries. Bolstered by their efforts, the Tigers rallied,
strong, the Roos found their momentum, with Josh Mantellato posting Wyong’s first points of the half. As the Roos fired up, the Tigers fizzled out, with continuous handling errors on the Tigers’ part only fanning the Roos’ flames. The Roos’ Grant Garvey secured another crucial try with a spectacular offload that blew through several of the Tigers defenders. Leaving no quarter for a Tigers’ comeback, Roos’ fullback, Luke Sharpe, further stretched the score line capping off a spectacular performance by homing in on an inside ball to secure his second try of the match. The Roos all but skinned the Tigers in the final minutes of the match when Jake Lewis crossed over the line to end the match with a resounding 42-22 Wyong victory. The win sees Wyong remain on top of the ladder as the team to beat.
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with Rankin taking control of the tail end of the first half with some prime kicking, that Edwards continued to capitalise off and eventually evened the score line. Despite the Tigers’ herculean effort to level
the playing field, the Roos showed why they were undefeated this season in the second half, shaking off the defensive lapses that saw the Tigers even things out in the first half. Even though the Tigers started the second half
Source: Website, Jun 11 Wyong Roos’ Facebook page Dilon Luke, Journalist
Norah Head, New South Wales June 2017 Daily Weather Observations Date
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1 Th 9.9 16.1 1.0 2 Fr 9.9 17.1 0 3 Sa 12.3 17.2 3.8 4 Su 11.9 18.0 2.8 5 Mo 10.6 18.8 0 6 Tu 8.7 16.8 0 7 We 10.0 17.2 40.8 8 Th 11.9 19.0 27.2 9 Fr 13.2 19.4 3.4 10 Sa 13.7 19.2 26.6 11 Su 13.0 17.1 14.0 12 Mo 12.8 20.3 0 13 Tu 12.9 18.9 0 14 We 13.3 17.4 5.0 15 Th 12.9 21.5 2.0 16 Fr 13.1 17.6 0.2 19.3 0 17 Sa 14.4 18 Su 13.4 0.4 Statistics for the first 18 days of June 2017 Mean 12.1 18.3 Lowest 8.7 16.1 Highest 14.4 21.5 40.8 Total 127.2
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60 62 77 86 93 64 100 86 87 75 100 86 86 100 92 97 92 88
WSW WSW SW SW WNW WNW S SSW WSW SE WSW W SW WSW W W SSE SW
17 13 19 11 9 11 56 22 11 20 11 13 11 11 13 13 28 17
1031.8 1032.1 1030.2 1027.6 1024.8 1019.4 1017.9 1023.0 1026.6 1030.9 1028.8 1024.4 1028.7 1030.7 1027.5 1025.2 1023.3 1024.2
15.8 16.1 16.2 16.7 16.9 15.9 14.0 17.6 17.3 18.3 16.7 17.6 17.9 17.1 18.3 16.6 17.9 15.9
58 64 88 76 62 53 95 80 88 75 91 76 77 95 79 78 83 97
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22 26 31 22 6 11 11 39 39 17 11 17 33 13 9 11 22 43
1030.5 1030.1 1027.8 1024.2 1021.6 1017.3 1018.1 1022.0 1025.4 1029.3 1025.7 1023.4 1028.0 1028.1 1024.6 1023.1 1021.3 1024.1
14.6 12.4 18.0
85 60 100
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17 9 56
1026.5 1017.9 1032.1
16.8 14.0 18.3
78 53 97
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1024.7 1017.3 1030.5
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