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Special planning proposals provide the opportunity for up to 1,500 dwellings

rojects at Lake Munmorah and Wallarah will be two of the first projects to be actioned under a new suite of planning measures aimed at helping Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council achieve better outcomes for its land. R e s i d e n t i a l development at Lake Munmorah and a proposal to rezone land at Wallarah for employment uses and environmental conservation, are outlined in the Interim Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan. Central Coast Council is currently progressing three Darkinjung planning proposals. They are: rezoning land fronting the Pacific Hwy and Kanangra Dr, Lake Munmorah, to environmental and residential zonings; rezoning land fronting the Link Rd at Wallarah to environmental and industrial zonings; and, rezoning land at Bushells Ridge and Doyalson to enable low density and large lot residential development, environmental conservation and a potential neighbourhood centre. These planning proposals provide the opportunity for up to 1,500 dwellings and employment land to support 900 jobs, and the

Darkinjung Chairperson, Matthew West, (from centre left), NSW Planning and Housing Minister, Anthony Roberts, and, Co-ordinator General for the Central Coast, Lee Shearer, with members of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council economic development from these proposals would also provide ongoing benefits to the Aboriginal community. There will also be residential developments at Kariong and Somersby. D a r k i n j u n g Chairperson, Matthew West, said the new plan would help generate employment and economic growth within the Central Coast community. “In the past, we have seen very long approval times. “It’s a question of capacity, a number of our projects are quite large and require extensive studies which can take a number of years,” he said. “Our Lake Munmorah proposal, for example,

was first recorded in 2015.” The suite of pioneering planning measures was announced earlier this month by Matthew West and NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, and comprises State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) (Aboriginal Land) 2019, a Ministerial Direction, an Interim Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining how Darkinjung and the NSW Government will work together. West said they would provide certainty of cultural and environmental preservation for the future of Darkinjung’s land holdings of about 3,700 hectares and would also help

generate employment and economic growth within the Central Coast community. Coordinator General for the Central Coast, Lee Shearer, said the package implemented a key direction of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which was to strengthen the economic self-determination of Aboriginal communities. “The Regional Plan recognises that encouraging Aboriginal people to gain economic benefit from their land will support broader regional development, environmental and social outcomes,” she said. Darkinjung is one of 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW established under the Aboriginal Land Rights (ALR) Act 1983, and is the

largest non-government landholder on the Central Coast. The ALR Act was passed by the NSW Parliament to establish a network of Aboriginal Land Councils to acquire and manage land as an economic base for Aboriginal communities, as compensation for historic dispossession and in recognition of their ongoing disadvantage. Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW (UDIA NSW) CEO, Steve Mann, said the measures could become a model for addressing the needs of Local Aboriginal Land Councils throughout NSW. “Many Local Aboriginal Land Councils currently lack the experience and expertise to maximise the opportunities presented

by their often substantial land holdings,” he said. “The Darkinjung Delivery Framework seeks to support the Darkinjung LALC in its development efforts, and in so doing, also conveys positive outcomes for overall regional development, biodiversity conservation and social outcomes on the Central Coast.” Source: Media release, Feb 6 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Media release, Feb 6 NSW Department of Planning and Environment Media release, Feb 6 Urban Development Institute of Australia NSW Interim Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan, 2019 Interview, Feb 13 Matthew West, Darkinjung Chairperson Sue Murray, Journalist

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lushed with success after having hundreds of parking fines issued to residents parked on the grass verge at the front of their homes waived last week, Gosford MP Liesl Tesch is all set to go for the March 23 State Election.

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With the election less than five weeks away, Tesch opened up for our latest video interview on a variety of topics. “I am passionate about fighting the Wallarah 2 project and finding a long-term solution for the Ettalong dredging situation,” she said. “And I’m very excited about our pledge to make Opal card travel free for school-aged

“These fines were issued by one highway patrol officer on one day and my success in having them waived just goes to show the power of the people,” Tesch said. “There isn’t a day I don’t pinch myself in this job.”

children at all times, not just on the way to and from school. “There are parents and grandparents who take the children out on weekends who will be glad of this.” Tesch gives her views on the possibility of a compulsory Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel being introduced on the Coast and elaborates on her determination to see more local roads reclassified. “We have Federal roads, we have State roads and we have local roads,” she said. “We want to look at reclassifying some of those local roads so we can open them up for more funding.”

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Federal Environment Minister approves Wallarah 2 Coal Mine

he Wallarah 2 Coal Mine has received Federal G o v e r n m e n t approval, despite the NSW Land and Environment Court still to rule on it. Environment Minister, Melissa Price’s, decision on Friday, January 18, to give the go ahead to the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine has been condemned by community groups and opposition politicians. The Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) said it was short sighted and reckless. The Greens called the timing of the decision cynical. Resident activist, Gregory Olsen, who started a change.org petition against the mine, called it outrageous. But Wyong Coal, owned by Korean company Kores, said its Wallarah 2 project would add significant direct and indirect employment and long term economic benefit, including more than 800 ongoing jobs, and more than $600M every year in regional economic contribution. The company is working on final feasibility and detailed design activities in line with both the federal Government approval, and the NSW Planning Assessment Commission approval from 12 months ago. Wyong Coal said it had been to the Land

Mr Barry O’Farrell and Mr Alan Hayes (centre) with four Liberal politicians promising to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011

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and Environment Court appeal in November, 2018, and remained confident of the determination process and approval. “This action reviewed the various administrative steps, processes and responsibilities culminating in the planning approval granted by the PAC in January, 2018,” the company said in a newsletter. The legal judgment is expected early this year. Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) said it had been estimated that the proposed mine would result in the loss of between 900 to 1300 ML of drinking water a year from the Central Coast’s drinking water catchment during its 28 year lifespan, though there was some uncertainty about the quantum of that loss. ACA Campaign

Manager, Alan Hayes, said the mining company, in their own Environmental Impact Statement, stated that between 2.5 to 3.25ML of water would be lost each day. “Proponent Kores, which plans to export the coal for power generation, proposes to construct a pipeline to deliver compensatory water to Central Coast Council, although there was no actual documentation in their EIS to show how this could be achieved,’’ Hayes said. “It is because of this and other errors by the Planning Assessment Commission in their January, 2018, approval, that enabled the community group, the Australian Coal Alliance, to take the Government and the proponent to the Land and Environment Court last November.

“A judgement on the outcome of the court action is expected sometime between mid April and early May.” Hayes said that the latest approval was an indication that the Australian government’s priorities were still not sufficiently focused on water conservation. “This summer is showing us how precious water is, and how disastrous it can be and how vulnerable we are, when it runs dry. “It’s reckless and unacceptable for a coal mine to undermine the water for the growing cities of the Central Coast, which have suffered from water shortages in the past.” Hayes said ACA had already instructed their solicitors to request a ‘’statement of reason’’, as allowed by the Environment Protection

Biodiversity and Conservation (EPBC) Act. “The Government has 28 days to supply that information from the date of their approval, and once received, we have 28 days to lodge proceedings,” he said. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, labelled the decision reckless. “Minister Price has ignored the Central Coast community’s pleas to use her powers to stop this mine,’’ McBride said. “This decision is shortsighted and dangerous. “The government is prepared to risk the water supply of the entire Central Coast for this highly speculative, foreign owned, coal project.‘’ McBride said that under the previous Labor Government, a ‘’water trigger’’ was written into the Environment

Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) 1999 to protect water catchments from the impacts of longwall coal mining. She said Labor had established an Independent Expert Scientific Committee (IESC) on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development to ensure that proposals for new coal mines were examined for their impact on critical water resources and endangered species. In 2013, the IESC raised a long list of potential impacts of the Wallarah 2 coal mine on the water catchment and endangered species. “Rather than listen to the independent expert advice, this government recruited new IESC members to tell it what it wanted to hear,’’ McBride said. “It appears the Minister and the Government’s hand-picked IESC members are prepared to allow Kores to make it up as they go along, allowing monitoring and self-regulation to take the place of proper controls. “The set of conditions Minister Price has applied will be too little too late when the predicted subsidence occurs damaging water supplies in the catchment.

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he proposed performing arts centre to be constructed on the existing Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) site is a priority, says Belinda Suann, Business Development Manager at Central Coast Leagues Club. The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support. Gosford Council is

currently completing due diligence reports in the leadup to sourcing funding for the project. “The performing arts centre remains high on our agenda and we are working with Council towards making the concept a reality. “In the meantime, the

Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to supporting the performing arts, particularly through our entertainment program,” said Ms Suann. The plans for the proposed performing arts centre incorporate a new home for the Central Coast

Conservatorium, a 1000 seat theatre, a 1000 seat convention hall, a jazz club and a television recording studio. The design also allows for indoor and outdoor dining facilities which are important in enhancing the event experience for guests. The building designs have been based on a needs analysis report prepared by the Friends of Performing Arts Precinct (FoPAP) and much consultation with community members and experts in the areas of theatre design, sound engineering and convention management. Designs for the façade of the building have evolved from practical to impressive, in line with feedback that an iconic building identifying a performing arts and cultural precinct beside Gosford’s waterfront needs to be the uncompromising outcome. Ms Suann said the Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to making the site immediately available for the project. Media Release 12 Nov 2010 Belidna Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown, Kincumber and Saratoga

osford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

The dog off leash exercise area was suspended at the Reserve in October last year in response to an urgency motion regarding the potential impact of dog off leash activity on the Bush Stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Council claims to be implementing a number of measures to reduce the potential impact of re-opening dog off leash

areas on the surrounding environment including the implementation of black chain wire fencing to reduce pedestrian and dog access to the woodland and beach area at the south western portion of Pippi Point, educational sign posting informing patrons of the sensitive nature of the foreshore environment and signage reminding dog owners of their legal responsibility in the collection and proper

disposal of dog faeces. Council also states that regular monitoring of the area will be undertaken and should Council or local environment groups detect Bush Stone-curlew breeding in any of the reserves, the designated areas in which the breeding is taking place may, upon assessment, be temporarily closed to dogs and their owners. A second area at Broadwater Reserve, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber

has been closed to dog off and on leash activity due to the proximity to a children’s playground and Saratoga Oval Reserve, Willaroo Rd, Saratoga has been restricted to on leash activity only. Council will review its recommendations for all six sites in 24 months. Endorsed sites will be re-opened for dog off leash activity once signage has been installed and recommendations actioned. Council Agenda, 2 Nov 2010 ENV.58

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Unionists storm the Bastille in Gosford

esidents in Melville St, Kincumber have voiced concerns about the 66,000 volts of electricity that will be running along overhead power lines in the street. The changes come as a result of the proposed construction of the EnergyAustralia Substation at Empire Bay. “The focus has been on the substation and no one has had any idea that the power lines were going through the street,” said Ruth Ross, president of the Residents of Kincumber Association. According to Allyn Hamonet, spokesperson for EnergyAustralia, the new substation would need to be serviced from existing substations from Woy Woy and Avoca resulting in the power lines being run down Melville St. Residents are concerned that the 66,000 volts, compared to the current 11,000 volts will pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to the power lines, however Mr Hamonet claims that there will be little difference in terms of the level of electromagnetic field and if anything, there may be less. “Magnetic fields are produced by current which has to push the voltage along the line. “The higher the voltage, the less current is required which then reduces the level of magnetic field,” said Mr Hamonet. Concerned resident Joanne Hughes thinks that EnergyAustralia should consider alternate routes for the power lines or the possibility of putting them underground and ensuring residents are aware of the issue. “They should be consulting more with residents, not everyone received the letters that we received, not everyone in this street is aware of it,” said Ms Hughes. However Mr Hamonet claims that residents have been kept informed about

the status of the upgrade with newsletters and regular updates. “It’s the most heavily populated area of the whole route,” said Ms Ross. “There is a preschool, sporting oval and a retirement village, all very good reasons to consider the health risk of putting 66,000 volts overheard,” she said. Mr Hamonet said that EnergyAustralia operates well within health regulation guidelines and the increased voltage should not affect residents any more than the power lines that are currently in place. “Magnetic fields generated by power lines are no greater than those generated by a plasma TV or a home computer,” said Mr Hamonet. According to EnergyAustralia,the power lines along Melville St, Kincumber were constructed in 1976 with an original view to connect to a substation in the Empire Bay area. The power lines are currently operating at 11,000 volts however, they have the capacity to function at 66,000. The power line structure will not be replaced in full to cater for the substation however according to Mr Hamonet, two, possibly three power poles will be replaced for general maintenance as well as the upgrade of overhead support structures. Representatives of Melville St met with MP Chris Hartcher on Friday, November 12, to discuss their concerns and possible alternatives.

Local trade union and community members rallied in Gosford on Bastille Day, Thursday, July 14, to protest against the NSW Government’s public sector workplace laws which takes away the workplace rights of teachers, nurses, firefighters, prison officers and other public sector workers. For the full story and pictures, see Page 7

Speculation on new airport

nformal discussions in regards to speculation that a second Sydney Airport may be located on the Central Coast were raised at the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) Meeting on Thursday, June 30. This follows the Federal Government recently commissioning a joint study with the State Government into Sydney’s airport needs and related transport matters. The committee responsible for carrying out this joint study is chaired by both the Head of the Infrastructure and Transport Department Mr Mike Mrdak and Mr Sam Haddad from the NSW Planning Department and are preparing a report for both governments, to be completed in the second half of the year. These reports will contain

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010 Interviewees: Allyn Hamonet, Rush Ross and Joanne Hughes

a series of economic models that outline Sydney’s transport needs. Gosford Council’s general manager Mr Peter Wilson said that both the State and Federal Governments will review the report before any possible locations are put forward. “This is an extensive process and a number of options are being investigated, including the Central Coast, all of which will be reviewed by both governments in an effort to find the most suitable site. “We need to wait for the recommendations of this report which will be

available later this year before we begin jumping to any conclusions. “While Council has no direct involvement in this investigation we are more than happy to provide information or assistance for the joint study if requested. “ F o l l o w i n g recommendations coming from the report, we are also open to being engaged by the Federal and State Governments to discuss this issue,” said Mr Wilson. Media Release, 1 Jul 2011 Gosford Council Media

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Fire destroys Umina Mall Fire has destroyed Umina Mall shopping centre.

Fire broke out in the Umina eight-shop complex in the early hours of the morning on January 13. Police and fire officers were called to the centre on Ocean Beach Road about 2:15am Efforts were made to contain the blaze; but it had spread into the roof cavity where insulation continued to burn. Emergency services remained at the scene of the fire more than 12 hours after arriving to fight the fire. Shop tenant real estate agent Lois Jones praised the fire brigade officers who went into

the burning building to rescue valuable equipment and files for the businesses. “They are worth more money,’’ she said. Cr Richard Mehrtens said the said the situation presented an opportunity for renewal. He said the prime location between Woy Woy and Umina served as an important shopping point for nearby residents. “I hope that the owners of the site have a vision to keep the best bits of the site alive, such as its accessibility and convenience, and focus on the necessities of life that people rely on.” Anyone with information on the fire at Umina Mall is being urged to

come forward. The cause of the fire was being investigated and was being treated as suspicious, police said at the time, and have since confirmed it remains an ongoing active investigation. Any links with the fire at Woy Woy community garden the following week were also being investigated.

SOURCE: Media statement, 13 Jan 2019 Media Unit, NSW Police Phone call, 23 Jan 2019 NSW Police, Woy Woy Media statement, 25 Jan 2019 Cr RIchard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council See more P6-P9

The Joint Regional Planning Panel has voted to support the concept of allowing a 160-bed nursing home in endangered bushland in Woy Woy.

The owner of land at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy, containing Umina coastal sandplain woodland has been told to give the planning authority more detail after a public hearing last week. The four-member joint regional planning panel voted three to one to support the concept but they did not approve the proposal – as yet. Cr Kyle MacGregor was the dissenting member of the panel. The approval would not comply with planning provisions. The building would generally exceed height limits by 50 per cent and in the rear 25 per cent of the site being three times the limit. Panel chair Mr Jason Perica said the panel had a number of details they wanted from the developer and from Central Coast Council staff assessing the details. These included clarity about rules around development in areas with acid sulphide soils and whether previous consents about conservation considerations on this particular site had been complied with. They also asked for a review of the proposed boardwalk and senior housing requirements under State Environmental Plans. Mr Perica said they needed more time to digest information the developer had provided that day

relating to one variation against planning guidelines. Planning provisions require the development to be no higher than one storey within 25 metres of the rear boundary and two storey elsewhere. Mr Perica said the three storeys were higher but allowed the development to be concentrated on the cleared area and the density was less than the guidelines and given the significant setbacks of the building and characteristics of the site, there was enough conceptual support for not refusing but they would not approve “tonight”. The site currently has an active development approval for senior housing but the owner has come back with a variation to that original consent from 2007. The latest plan is to build a three storey 160-bed nursing home, which is one storey above planning guidelines. Many of the approvals from the previous consent are being carried over to the new proposal and the planning panel wanted some of these reviewed in light of current regulations. Mr Perica said he expected a decision in weeks rather than months. There would not be another public meeting but the information being sought would be published before a final decision was made. SOURCE: Hearing, 24 Jan 2019 Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel

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The sea level rise rally in Gosford

to claim that it would offer information sessions and public forums so the community could have their say, but after two years, there had been none. “The water of Gosford Harbour is known to be the benchmark for the current 1:100 flood planning levels for all of Brisbane Water and yet Gosford Council has laid out proposals that amount to abandonment of Davistown, Empire Bay and Woy Woy as a consequence of Sea Level Rise projections and at cost to those property

owners. “But the mayor then announced a need to raise public funds through a rate increase to support a commercial project that would be constructed on equally adversely affected land,” said Mr Aiken. Gosford Council has claimed that over 9000 properties were potentially affected by Sea Level Rise, but according to Mr Aiken, the projections were based on exaggerated claims of the CSIRO. “The sea level rise

records from Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla do not agree with the recent claims by the CSIRO that NSW waters indicate an average sea level rise of 5mm average per year from 1993 until 2011. “This is a blatant exaggeration of facts. “The Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australian Sea Level Survey 2009 states that average Australian Sea Level over an average of 42 years is 1.4mm-year with a standard deviation of 0.7mm-year.

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“The same survey states that Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla have averaged less than 1mm sea level rise for periods up to 100 years. “Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, a NSW State Government agency, manages 21 tide gauges including five open ocean gauges and including Fort Denison which provides high quality long term sea level data to government agencies around the world. “The CSIRO has ignored this information and instead

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is exhibiting the proposed controls which have been submitted by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation. According to the proposed controls, the Gosford waterfront site has the potential to deliver a wide range of uses, including up to 125,000 square metres for residential premises, at least 60,000 square metres for commercial and retail uses, up to 20,000 square metres for hotel or serviced apartments and at least 15,000 square metres for entertainment and community facilities. The community now has the chance to comment documents comprising a State significant site (SSS) study – which provides the context for, and a description of, the proposed planning controls, a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) amendment which provides the statutory zoning, height and gross floor area

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information and a development control plan which outlines more finegrain controls covering issues such as building alignments and setbacks, parking and the public domain. Overall, some 700 additional residential dwellings and more than 4000 new jobs are proposed to be provided across the 52 hectare waterfront site (including 18 hectares of land and 33 hectares of water). The documents are on exhibition until January 31.The proposed planning controls have been prepared to broadly implement the vision outlined in The Landing at Gosford masterplan. This masterplan was publicly exhibited from September to early November. Media Release, 30 Nov 2011 Laurel-Lee Roderick, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

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and an airport creating approximately 6000 jobs would make a large dent in this target. “The positive impacts would be enormous in terms of the economy, jobs and tourism,” he said. “Regional Development Australia Central Coast expects that the assessment process will involve an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts before any final decision is taken. “For Sydney’s second airport to operate successfully on the Central Coast it would require a very fast train connection,

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another significant infrastructure investment, which would not only be a boon for Central Coast commuters, but have the potential to energise centre developments such as Warnervale, Gosford City and waterfront, and Mt Penang. “Regional Development Australia Central Coast looks forward to the findings of the study being announced in the near future,” said Mr Dawson. Media Release, 8 Jul 2011 John Dawson, Regional Development Australia Central Coast

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legislation and through various other obligations. Central Coast Regional Development Corporation is responsible under the Growth Centres Act for promoting, coordinating, managing and securing the orderly economic development of Gosford and Wyong and Council has a range of responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1993 for development and sustainable management on behalf of the Gosford community and the State of NSW. The Gosford City Centre Plan identifies the potential of the waterfront for tourism, passive recreation and notes that “a challenge…will be to preserve essential harbour activities…while opening up the harbour to a wider range of uses for recreation, tourism, retail-café and community purposes.”

egional Development Australia Central Coast NSW has announced it is eager to see a Central Coast site, considered as part of a study into the need for a second Sydney airport.

“Regional Development Australia Central Coast is aware of this joint study being undertaken between the Federal Government and NSW Government, and welcome the opportunity to engage with Government representatives to advance the possibility of a Central Coast based international airport,” said Regional Development Australia Central Coast chair Mr John Dawson. Mr Dawson said the Regional Strategy for the Central Coast predicts job growth requirements of 45,000 over the next 25 years to service expected population growth,

eedback is being sought on the key planning controls to support the proposed revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront area, known as The Landing at Gosford.

Media Release, 25 Nov 2011 Kariong Arts Barn

The proposed development area on the Gosford waterfront

Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken said the group invited Gosford councillors to attend the rally and explain why they had agreed to the persecution of a small group of people whose properties were affected by Gosford Council’s forecasts for sea level rise. “The encoding of S149 (5) Planning Certificates with information that is blatantly exaggerated, in our opinion, demonstrates that you [Gosford councillors] have not acted in good faith and that you have not demonstrated a duty of care to those residents affected by your decision to support the recommendation of Council officers,” said Mr Aiken. “This decision exposes Gosford Council to future litigation and has already damaged the livelihood and wellbeing of thousands of Gosford City residents,” he said. Mr Aiken went on to say that Council continued

to ensure that the Gosford City Centre is developed in a manner that is consistent with the goals and aspirations of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan and both parties will work cooperatively to promote an open and consultative approach to moving the City Centre forward. Both parties have agreed to ensure that the Gosford City Centre is developed in a manner that is consistent with the goals and aspirations of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan, complements the overall planning framework for the city, promotes and positions Gosford City Centre as a place to invest in, live in, do business, study and as a first choice place for employment, deliver a sustainable economic and management framework and make the centre attractive to the property development sector and as a place to invest. The parties each have specific responsibilities under respective NSW

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Feedback sought for The Landing

Introduced to each other by local advocate and respected community member Ms Nina Angelo OAM, the two are now combining forces to present startling evidence that proves the Central Coast has an ancient, completely untold history in its very own backyard. On the morning of the presentation local identity, bush-tucker man and passionate community leader, Jake Cassar will share his knowledge in a hands-on and interactive tour, starting from Kariong and taking the group to the site of the mysterious Hieroglyphs.

Hieroglyphs found at Kariong

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Coastal residents protest

o a s t a l Residents Incorporated held a sea level rally on Friday, April 27, at Gosford City Park to protest against the encoding of S149 (5) planning certificates.

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t the reconvened council meeting of Tuesday July 12, Gosford Council unanimously agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC).

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presentation will be held at the Arts Barn in Kariong on Sunday, December 11, from 2-4pm, by Ancient History specialist Mr Steven Strong and former skeptic and accomplished academic Dr Hans Dieter Von Senff. The presentation will offer the general public access to their controversial and surprising research that identifies close links between Australia and ancient Egypt as well as identifying some 25 separate art stylestechniques of Aboriginal and Egyptian origin. Mr Strong said he believes that the Central Coast region has an ancient history written in stone that has been hidden for thousands of years. Mr Von Senff said he was so taken by the discovery of ancient hieroglyphs in the Kariong area that he has devoted his second PhD entirely to the subject.

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published a document that indicates an average 5mm sea level rise for NSW Coastal Waters from 1993 until 2007 while Fort Denison indicates 0.4mm per year for the same period. “An exaggeration of over 1000 per cent. “Gosford Council appeared to support Tanya Plibersek and Deborah O’Neill who cornered a group of retirees, threatened them with coastal flooding of their properties unless a carbon tax was put in place and then walked away. “Gosford Council has also walked away. “Gosford Council will not engage in the consultation that was promised and our mayor, in an ABC local broadcast, has labelled those who oppose the decision of Gosford Council as sceptics. “We are sceptical. “We are sceptical of the claims made by Gosford Council that 9000 properties are affected and apparently being so concerned, Council still continues to retain information on planning certificates knowing how damaging this information has become,” he said. Media Release, 6 Apr 2012 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Incorporated

Council to seek advice on sea level rises

osford Council has resolved to write to the Minister for the Central Coast, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to request a consistent approach to sea level rise mapping and property certificate messaging to relevant land owners across the eastern seaboard of NSW. Council will also seek advice on the implications should it withdraw the section 149 certificate message pertaining to sea level rise until the NSW State Government provides direction for a consistent approach and message. It will also continue to assist community members in dealing with insurance companies where they have received significantly increased insurance premiums due to flood risk and will write to the State Government requesting they make representations

to the Insurance Council of Australia to ensure individual insurance companies determine their premiums in an appropriate manner and so avoid unjustifiable increases in annual premiums. Coastal Residents Incorporated president Mr Len Gibbon spoke to Council at its meeting of Tuesday, May 1, and said the s149 (5) planning certificate was “invalid”. He said Council was acting outside of their authority and was “guilty of destroying whole

communities”. “We call it irresponsible vandalism,” he said. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said he thought insurance companies were abusing the policy. Council developed sea level rise vulnerability mapping and, as part of developing these maps, used its discretion to share that information with current and future owners via a s149 (5) message. The message stated that the land had been identified as being potentially affected by sea level rise of up to

0.9m by the year 2100 as adopted by Council at its meeting held on December 1, 2009. It went on to say that: “Council’s adopted sea level rise planning level of 0.9m is consistent with the NSW State Government’s Sea Level Rise Policy Statement.” “All applications to develop the land need to consider sea level rise but as council does not currently have relevant strategic plans with respect to management of sea level rise for the area, no specific sea level rise development controls apply to this land. “Council is currently undertaking a program of studies that may affect future development on the land.”

The NSW Sea Level Rise Policy was released in October 2009 and provided sea level rise planning benchmarks to assist council in risk assessment and planning. In August 2010 the “NSW Coastal Planning Guideline: Adapting to Sea Level Rise” was released by the State Government establishing planning principles to be applied by local government without clear direction or legislative backing. The process also lacked any form of communication strategy or community consultation from the State Government. Council’s report of Tuesday, May 1, stated that it had attempted to seek clarification and clearer direction on various issues

that surrounded sea level rise encoding, however, the State Government to date has failed to provide any clear and consistent direction for Councils on the NSW coast. “NSW coastal communities are confused and angry at the differences of planning and communication strategies being undertaken by Councils. “This frustration can only be resolved by direction from the State Government as to specifically when and what messages should be placed on s149 certificates to ensure consistency across all Councils.” Gosford Council Agenda NM.7, 1 May 2012

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d e c i s i o n was made on Thursday, September 20, by the Joint

Gosford Public School Action Group chairperson Ms Jackie Draper, Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa and Henry Kendall High School P and C president Mr Rob Wilcox spoke to the panel along with Teachers Federation representative Ms Debbie Westacott, Gosford Public School P and C president Mr Stephan Thomas and Gosford Waterfront Action Group representative Mr Gary Jackson. “The whole proposal and documentation has been insultingly inadequate,” said Ms da Costa. “The refusal of both

the previous and current government to consider any other site than Henry Kendall High School has reduced the time for proper planning, but

the children of Gosford Public School and Henry Kendall High School should not be punished for government intransigence.

“This will set precedence for mergers and the selloff of schools around the state. “Many people worked tirelessly on this campaign,

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Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and protesters with their fines

of letters, the teachers the parents and everyone who has to make this transition work have been ignored. “This State government was elected on a promise to listen to and empower local communities, but this forced relocation over the wishes of the entire community has made a mockery of the Coalition’s promise. “The move, promoted as a way of paying for much needed and overdue upgrades, is a false economy. “As soon as the new school opens, it and the high school will be at capacity. “The Government will find itself very soon having to pay for an entire new school, but they appear to only be interested in the current budget. “We will be keeping a close eye on the merged schools and the old waterfront site to see how long it takes for anything to appear there which will benefit the community,” said Ms da Costa.

Nature strip parking fines withdrawn after protest

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Fines for nature strip parking have been withdrawn after more than 60 people attended a protest on February 6 in Rothwell St, Woy Woy, which saw the intervention of Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

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Ms Tesch announced that fines had been withdrawn after she contacted the Minister for Police Mr Troy Grant and NSW Police. “I spoke to local police commanders the day that fines started arriving and asked them to act fast to fix this situation and that a three week review period wasn’t acceptable. “It needed to happen immediately,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Tesch thanked the police for their quick work in responding to community concern. “I thank the NSW Police Force for seeing the light and making the right decision to withdraw these unfair fines.” Protest organiser Mr Iain Russell, who lives in Rothwell St, received two fines of $263 each for two family cars parked on the grass verge outside his home. “I saw a highway patrol vehicle

drive along the street, stopping and photographing every car parked on the verge,” he said. “From what I understand, he targeted as many as 15 streets in the Woy Woy-Umina area – anyone parked on the nature strip received a fine.” Ms Tesch told the crowd she would be acting on their behalf to have every fine revoked. “Let’s not turn this into a ‘we hate the police thing’,” she said. “We live in harmony in this community and have been parking like this for 150 years. “From what I understand, this was not our local police, but a highway patrol officer who issued the fines. “One person I know of received four fines. “Lucky for me I was at work – if I had been home I probably would have been fined too.” Tesch urged all those who had received fines not to pay them but to lodge them with her office. Roseanne Antonio lives in Walford St and received two fines. “We had two family cars parked on the grass outside our home, but there are often four. “Luckily two of them were not

there,” she said. “I have lived here for 20 years and am a ratepayer and these fines just sickened me. “We have parked this way for years with no problem. “I am a single mum, just getting through week by week.” Richard Shanks lives in Crown Rd and received three fines. “We received fines for my car, my wife’s car and my son’s car,” he said. “I am a pensioner and I simply can’t afford this.” Residents made the point that if homeowners parked beside what would be the kerb (most do not have kerbs), there would be hardly any room for traffic to move between parked cars on opposite sides of the very narrow streets. In a media release, Ms Tesch said hundreds of local residents had been issued hefty penalty notices for parking on nature strips outside their own homes. Fines were issued for “Stop on path/strip in built-up area.” “Streets across Woy Woy and Umina Beach were targeted. “Some families have been hit with thousands of dollars’ worth of fines because of the number

of vehicles parked outside their homes, with one family receiving notices for all three generations living in the street,’’ she said. “While local police and Central Coast Council rangers don’t usually fine residents for parking on the nature strips, acknowledging that many Peninsula residents don’t have any other options, it is understood that a non-local Highway Patrol officer issued the fines. “The nature of many residential streets on the Peninsula means there is no kerb or guttering, and streets are narrow with no delineation from nature strip to road. “This means that most people park off the street on the large nature strips, as has been the custom for decades. “We have a lot of pensioners and young families living on the Peninsula. “These people shouldn’t have to pay hundreds of dollars in fines for parking outside their own homes. “The timing for this couldn’t be worse, with extra cars parked on the Peninsula during the school holidays, and with family

budgets already stretched over the Christmas period. “I’ve written to the Minister for Police and the Minister for Finance to demand an immediate review of these fines and asked that they be withdrawn.” After the fines were withdrawn, Ms Tesch congratulated the community for the win. “This shows that people power can still win over bureaucratic decision making,” Ms Tesch said. “The Peninsula has a great sense of justice and everyone was so quick to stand together to fight this silly decision. “They knew that coming together and putting pressure on the Minister and the NSW Police was the only way to right this wrong.” “We have great local police here on the Coast, and I’d hate for one negative incident to make people lose faith in those who keep us safe.”

SOURCE Media release, 5 Feb 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Media statements 6 Feb, 2019 Iain Russell Roseanne Antonio Richard Shanks

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Artist’s impressions of the new hospital and medical precinct to come

major new private complement Gosford’s existing “We bought the land late tenancies; a pathology centre; International, said it would to partner with Australian last year and hope to be in a a pharmacy; physiotherapy employ around 2,200 people universities to create training hospital and public hospital. health precinct It is the brainchild of position to start construction and rehabilitation clinics; a during the construction phase. facilities for local students geriatric unit; and, a mental “Once completed, it is within the medical profession, is earmarked for Northside Group, comprising within 12 months.” Group CEO, health unit. anticipated that upwards increasing health research and Racecourse Rd, Gosford, developers Commercial HQ Gibbens and the Gibbens Group. Matthew Gibbens, said that Gunasinghe said it was of 460 permanent jobs will development opportunities. and should be up and as a State Significant Site, the possible a nursing home would be generated, bringing an running within a few “We had a vision for a development, on the 3.1HA also be included, as well as an economic benefit of $54m per Source: medical precinct close to short years. Media release, Feb 11 annum to the region,” Ramirez the existing public hospital,” former Ausgrid site, would not on-site carpark. A joint project by AA Crown Holdings and Northside Group, the $350m Northside Private Hospital and medical precinct will deliver world class medical services to

Commercial HQ Managing Director, Tim Gunasinghe, said. “There is a growing demand for medical facilities on the Coast, with continued population growth.

need to go through Central Coast Council for approval. It will include: 14 state of the art operating theatres; 224 inpatient beds; an intensive care unit; a radiology department; food and retail

The project team will include Development Manager, Colliers International, Project Manager, Donald Cant Watts Corke, and architects, Health Project International. Marcelo Ramirez, of Colliers

said. The hospital itself is expected to be completed by 2022, with the rest of the precinct to be added behind it, to the west of Gosford Hospital. AA Crown is also looking

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entral Coast Councillors voted unanimously at the February 11 Ordinary Meeting to set up the 2020 Tuggerah Lakes Restoration Project to cover the whole of the 77sq km of waterway system. A Notice of Motion from Councillor Greg Best called for council to engage all levels of government in the timely lead-up to the 2019 elections, taking a “whole of lakes” approach through triggering a much needed 2020 Tuggerah Lakes Restoration Project. Best said it was well past the time for council to lobby the state government to take responsibility and “open their cheque book and give us a rolled gold approval process”. “Of course this needs to be done expeditiously,” he said. “There’s a thousand ideas to restore the

A map of the lagoon system – Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah lakes lakes, but without multi are outraged that we are “As we all know, many million dollar funding, now back in this siltation a serious word was said the issue just keeps situation again. in jest,” Best stated in his getting caught up in a “So incensed are some, Motion. cesspit of bureaucracy, that they have asked Councillor, Bruce going in circles, and it me to consider a name McLachlan, seconded happens over and over change of Tumbi Creek to the Motion and said ad nauseum,” Best said a more nautical theme – “whichever (political “It is sobering to speak that of “Ship Creek”. party) puts their hand up to the community who

to fix the lakes will win the election”. McLachlan said the public needed to understand that the lakes system was Crown Land, (under the care and control) of the State Government, “so it was no good calling for just the Council to fix it. “It actually takes money and the political will”. Best’s Motion also stated that “it has been some 30 years since a major whole of lakes restoration project was undertaken through the then Greiner Government and its Minister for the Environment, Tim Moore’s, $13m restoration allocation.” “Council recognises that there has been some welcome funding support through State programs such as Rescuing Our Waterways that has provided a total of $425,000 for limited channel dredging works. “Despite council’s and community volunteer efforts, our lake system continues to struggle

under the weight of urbanisation.” Central Coast Council stated that should appropriate funding opportunities arise, it would undertake the formal application process. The council stated that it would continue conversations with local, state and federal representatives, as well as appropriate funding bodies, to identify the best opportunities for projects that align with the objectives of the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan. Council has been actively implementing the estuary plan since 2008, and by June, 2020, Council stated that it would have delivered $26.25m of federally funded projects in the estuary. Source: Agenda Item 6.3, Feb 11 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting Interviews, Feb 15 Councillor Greg.Best Media statement, Feb 18 Central Coast Council Journalist, Sue Murray

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State government to be lobbied to return 100 per cent of waste levy collected

ayor Jane Smith has pushed for Central Coast Council to lobby State MPs to ensure 100 per cent of the waste levy collected by the NSW Government is returned to local government waste programs. Smith introduced a Mayoral Minute to the Monday, December 10, Council meeting, calling on the NSW Government to ensure that 100 per cent of the levy arising from Section 88 of the Protection of Environment Operations Act 1997 be used for waste infrastructure and programs by local government and the waste sector. Mayor Smith said Councils had voted unanimously for a similar motion at the Local Government NSW

Conference held in November. “Following this resolution, Local Government NSW launched a state-wide ‘Save Our Recycling’ Campaign and called on Councils in NSW to join the campaign,” Smith said. According to Smith, Central Coast Council paid $57.8m in waste levy in financial years 20162017 and 2017-2018, while Council directly only received $670,000 in funding over the same period to assist with waste management and recycling infrastructure, programs and education. “Currently very little of the waste levy is used to support waste minimisation, recycling and resource recovery,” she said. “The majority is returned to the NSW Government’s consolidated revenue. “That needs to change.

“With that money, NSW could develop a modern, smart, home grown resource recovery and recycling industry, establishing more innovative recycling facilities, producing packaging and products that are easier to recycle and reuse. “That can happen right here on the Central Coast. “The waste levy we collect could be invested right here in more resource recovery infrastructure, education programs and innovative solutions, delivering infrastructure, new technology and new jobs for our growing community. “I am recommending we join other Councils across the State in support of this Local Government NSW campaign and call on all political parties to commit to the reinvestment of 100 per cent of the Waste Levy collected each year

by the NSW Government into waste management, recycling and resource recovery,” she said. The Mayoral Minute was adopted by Councillors. Council voted to make representation to local State Members to support the motion. Council will also write to the NSW Premier, the Opposition Leader, Minister for Local Government and the Environment, and the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Heritage and Deputy Opposition Leader, seeking bipartisan support for the 100 per cent reinvestment of the Waste Levy. Council resolved to take a lead role in activating the Local Government NSW ‘Save Our Recycling’ campaign locally. Councillors moved to endorse the distribution

and display of Local Government NSW ‘Save Our Recycling’ information on Council premises, as well as involvement in any actions arising from the initiative. Council also moved to formally advise Local Government NSW that it had endorsed the ‘Save Our Recycling’ initiative. The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) requires certain licensed waste facilities in NSW to pay a contribution to the NSW Government for each tonne of waste received at the facility. Referred to as the ‘waste levy’, the contribution aims to reduce the amount of waste being landfilled and promote recycling and resource recovery. The waste levy applies in the regulated area of NSW, including the Central Coast.

In 2016-17 the NSW Government collected $726m from local government, community, businesses and industry via the waste levy, but only committed to use $72m through its Waste Less Recycle More initiative, or 10 per cent, on waste minimisation and recycling in 2017-18. Overall the NSW Government’s ‘Waste Less Recycle More’ initiative allocates $801m over eight years (20132021) to waste and recycling. However, the waste levy collected over that same period will be over $4.62b. At a local government level, just 18 per cent of the $300m collected from the local government sector each year is reinvested in recycling and waste management. Source: Agenda item 2.1, Dec 10 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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entral Coast Council is to push for Federal community forums to be held on the Coast regarding the prospect of off-shore gas and oil exploration in the region. At the ordinary meeting on February 11, councillors unanimously endorsed a motion from Councillor, Greg Best, to reaffirm Council’s “strident opposition” to the use of controversial seismic blasting. Council will also approach Newcastle City Council with a view to developing a strategic and working relationship around the issue, which has the potential to impact the Hunter as well as the Central Coast. “This off-shore gas and oil mining project will have a significant impact on our scenic Central Coast and it is unreasonable to expect local concerned residents to attend Newcastle meetings,” Best told the meeting.

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Whale watchers at Wyrrabalong National Park, near Norah Head. Central Coast Mayor, open the door,” she said. spots and from March, Jane Smith, said the Federal independent migrating whales will issue came under Federal candidate for Robertson possibly start to travel Government jurisdiction. and community activist, through these waters. “We have no legal basis David Abrahams, who “The area is also home on which to oppose the addressed the Council to numerous species of exploration,” Smith said. meeting, said the holders marine mammals and “We can lobby on of Petroleum Exploration other marine wildlife and behalf of our residents Permit 11 (PEP11) were all could be devastated and work with other set to seek permission by PEP11,” Ling said “Many marine creatures councils to express our for 3D seismic testing over a 1,000sq km area, are very reliant on sound opposition.” Smith said that while it most of which was off the as a key to their ongoing was a long-term issue, it Central Coast, following survival and probably was best to get in on the 2D testing carried out last none more than whales year on a small section and dolphins. “ground floor”. “They use sound to “We have very real off Norah Head. Ronny Ling from the navigate, communicate, concerns about longCentral Coast Dolphin hunt and protect term impacts on our Project said the Central themselves. marine life and the “Given this, any granting of a licence for Coast was one of the top whale watching additional sound – (3D) exploration would

manmade or natural – can make a huge impact on these creatures. “Sound pollution in the ocean is a very big problem.” Ling said. “The use of sonar and underwater explosions, as with seismic testing, has led to whale strandings in the past.” The NSW Greens will move to prohibit offshore gas exploration off the NSW coast following the March 23 State Election. NSW Greens MP and Healthy Oceans Spokesperson, Justin Field, said the community would never accept a gas field off the coast between Sydney and Newcastle. “It’s an unacceptable risk to local marine life and coastal communities, and the Greens will take whatever steps needed in the next Parliament to ensure this project never proceeds,” Field said. “The major parties in NSW say the right thing when it comes to this crazy proposal, but are hiding behind their federal

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Community group wants to re-open Budgewoi Lake to the ocean B

ring Back The Gap is a c o m m u n i t y movement working towards a solution to re-open Budgewoi Lake to the ocean in an effort to flush out the Tuggerah Lakes system from the top end. David Eaton is the spokesperson for the Facebook community and has been working with various other groups to inform and educate the general public. He said he thought he had a solution to help flush the Budgewoi Lakes, rejuvenate the wetlands and rescue a population of sea anemomes. Eaton hosted an onsite inspection with Member for Wyong David Harris who was accompanied by a scientist and an engineer. “They seem to think my idea has merit,” Eaton said. “My idea is a lot smaller, inexpensive and closer to how it used to be naturally, as well as being temporary if it doesn’t work out. “It seems so simple

The thin strip of land between Lakes Beach and Budgewoi which was once the natural opening from ocean to lake. – it’s basically bringing salt water in to the lake from the ocean, over the sandbar, to simulate what once happened naturally a couple of times a year. “Although, that hasn’t happed for about a 100 years.” Eaton said there were pipes in that vicinity, under the road, which could be used to pump water through from the ocean to the lakes. “It already seems to

have been set up about 30 years ago and then abandoned,” he said. Eaton said flushing the lake in this way from the top end would help rejuvenate the wetlands and rescue the population of sea anemones in the vicinity. There will be a photographic and information exhibition called Meeting of the Waters on Sunday, February 24, starting at

1pm at The Village Green, Yaralla Rd, Toukley. Eaton said the exhibition would show what was once a natural lagoon with pristine, clear water with sandy beaches and an abundance of marine life. “Originally, from Lakes Beach area to the rugby union oval (Slade Park) there was a massive sandbar which ran all the way to Buff Point and Toukley at low tide.

“This area was filled when they dredged the lake for the power station and the road is approximately where the original high tide mark of the lake edge was. “None of the trees north of the golf course were there, this area was all sand and none of the mud was there. “From Budgewoi we could walk through a channel about 1.3m on to sand and then walk to what is now the golf course – it was all sand, not mud.” Eaton said it seemed no one was taking any responsibility or even showing any interest or care in the environmental damage that had taken place here in our own front yard. “We as a community would like at least to be able to attempt to return it to some sort of natural state and in the very least it should be appreciated for what it once was – pristine clear water with sandy beaches with an abundance of marine life – not toxic black mud and death,” Eaton said. C o m m u n i t y Environment Network (CEN) chairman, John

Asquith, said “in living memory there has been no connection between Budgewoi Lake and the ocean”. He said that as far as flushing the lake was concerned the water circulated naturally around the lakes by winddriven currents but the main problems in general were that we had built too close to the lake, putting up man-made structures along the foreshore, or even making lawns to the water’s edge, all of which prevented the natural cleansing of the lake through the ebb and flow over salt marshes. Asquith also said that the natural water supply to the lakes from rivers and streams, such as Ourimbah and Wyong creeks, was intercepted through weirs and then that water was pumped from there for household water supply or back up to the Mangrove reservoir. Source: Bridge The Gap facebook page Interviews, Feb 5 and 15, David Eaton Interview Feb 19 Community Environment Network, John Asquith Sue Murray, Journalist

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Approvals for new dwellings increased by 54 per cent

he date of the s e c o n d c o m m u n i t y information session about the Mardi to Warnervale water pipeline has changed.

atest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures on new home building approvals indicate that activity across the Central Coast expanded strongly in 2018, reported the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the voice of A u s t r a l i a ’ s residential building industry. HIA Hunter Executive Director, Craig Jennion, said that in 2018, a total 2,195 approvals were issued for new dwellings across the Central Coast Council, compared to 1,425 in 2017, an increase of 54 per cent. “In a reversal to 2017, the most dominant dwelling type approved

were multi-unit dwellings”, he said. “Comprising 56 percent of all approvals, multi-unit approvals increased by 99 per cent compared to a year earlier. “The traditional detached dwelling side of the sector also saw an uplift in approvals, with activity increasing by 19 per cent”. “Pleasingly, for the first time since its launch, total approvals numbers for the government area were 120 dwellings, or 6 per cent, above the annual target identified as being necessary in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036”, Jennion said. “Total dwelling approvals were the strongest in the south of the region, a clear indicator of homeowner preferences, and that

the Gosford revitalisation program is very much underway. “These results point to very healthy levels of activity for the residential construction sector in early 2019. “The approvals also reinforce the affordability advantages that the Central Coast has over other locations in NSW, particularly Sydney, where housing remains far from affordable for average households”, Jennion said. The Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 has projected that housing demand of 41,500 additional dwellings would be required by 2036. Source: Media release, Feb 15 Housing Industry Association, Craig Jennion

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The nine kilometre, $61m project will run from the existing Mardi Water Treatment Plant through to Sparks Rd at Warnervale. It will provide water supply to Warnervale

town centre and boost water supply to the Central Coast’s rapidly growing northern suburbs as well as improving water security for the entire region. E x t e n s i v e investigations and planning have been done and a range of innovative techniques will be used to deliver the pipeline, including the use of trenchless methods to minimise the need for excavation.

The design phase of the project has been completed and construction is expected to start in 2020. One community information session has already been held and another will be held on the new date of Thursday, February 21, from 3 to 5pm, at Tuggerah Library (Westfield Tuggerah). Source: Media Release, Feb 7 Central Coast Council

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Labor pledges palliative care funding

entral Coast L a b o r representatives came together on February 15 to announce that NSW Labor will fund a $20m palliative care hospice if Labor is elected this March.

Central Coast Labor has announced funding for a palliative care hospice

a palliative care hospice instated on the Coast. Harris said the hospice would be an invaluable regional asset. “We measure a society by how it assists and comforts the dying and supports their families. “It is about alleviating the suffering of those who have a terminal or incurable illness and those who live their final days in unbearable pain,” he said. Source: Media release, Feb 15 David Harris MP

Ourimbah residents welcome latest masterplan but still not entirely happy

u r i m b a h residents have welcomed the latest version of the Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan, as it recognises the reality of the constraints that the topography of Ourimbah places on development, because of steep hillsides, flooding and designated bushfire risk areas.

However, there are still some concerns to discuss says President of Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA), Di Willard. “With two exceptions, this is a sensible plan which achieves

Authorised by Emma McBride, ALP, 204/1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259

Central Coast Shadow Minister and Member for Wyong, David Harris, was joined by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, Labor’s

candidate for Robertson, Anne Charlton, Labor’s candidate for Terrigal, Jeff Sundstrom, Shadow Minister for Health, Walt Secord and Federal Labor Shadow Health Minister Catherine King, in making the announcement for a 20 bed palliative care hospice that will operate from Woy Woy Hospital. The Central Coast Labor team were joined by members of the Elsie’s Retreat Committee and the Lions Club of Wyoming East Gosford who were both instrumental in the long term campaign to have

population growth while being more sympathetic to retaining the character and heritage values of Ourimbah,” she said “The previous versions of this plan turned Ourimbah into a high rise mini Chatswood. “There is strong opposition to the proposed town centre, which plans to extend Jaques St to King St, with pedestrian access to Station St, to create a new main street lined with four storey mixed development of retail and apartments. Willard said Central Coast Council would need to resume a minimum of four existing properties, including the Telstra telephone exchange, to construct a new main street, plus

further properties to provide for parking. “Residents’ main concern is that development along Jaques St will be piecemeal, with individual developments being approved. “This will result in a loss of amenity for existing neighbours, including loss of views, overshadowing, parking congestion and potential noise pollution. “There are also real concerns that there will be no compatibility of new development with Ourimbah’s character and heritage.” Willard said ORRA recognised that the Masterplan was only a concept, but called on Central Coast Council to develop a strategy

to co-ordinate this development. “There must also be doubts regarding the financial viability of any major increase in retail space in Ourimbah, which is also likely to be detrimental to existing businesses,” Willard said. ORRA has additional concerns about the so-called “gateway” to Ourimbah, adjacent to the M1 freeway and the Big Flower nursery, where the plan is to rezone this land for large scale commercial and industrial use. Willard said concept drawings showed eight storey high rise on the Big Flower site. “Residents’ concerns centre around the proximity of high voltage powerlines to these

sites, potential flooding, and loss of amenity for existing residents in Burns Rd and Cambridge Cres/Yates Rd,” she said. “Furthermore, the land is so fragmented in this area that it isn’t suitable for large scale commercial and industrial development.” ORRA will be asking Central Coast Council to implement the following: that there should be no ad hoc changes in the Local Environment Plan (LEP) or Development Control Plan (DCP), or rezoning in the Ourimbah proposed town centre, prior to Council acquiring the existing properties and building the new street; any proposed changes in the LEP, DCP or rezoning should be referred for community consultation;

Council draw up a design criterion to ensure that all new multi storey buildings conform to a standard which is compatible with the existing character and heritage of Ourimbah; Council review the plans for the” Gateway Precinct”; Council re-evaluate the plan to include more emphasis on bushfire risk; and, that Council restrict the building height to a maximum three storeys in the town centre as recommended by the stakeholder liaison group. Willard urged Ourimbah residents to be informed and have their say about the Masterplan. Source: Feb 14 Media release Ourimbah Region Residents Association

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Construction of Parliament hears damning ambulance station speech about coal mine approval ederal Member completed F for Dobell, Emma McBride, has delivered a damning speech in Parliament on the Federal G o v e r n m e n t ’s approval of the Wallarah 2 coal mine.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, MLC(from left), Liberal candidate for Wyong, Ying Shu Li-Cantwell, with NSW Ambulance staff and construction contractors at the new ambulance station Parliamentary onstruction a for the new ambulance Secretary station at Hamlyn Central Coast, Scot Terrace has been MacDonald MLC said: completed and it is “Designed with input from local paramedics, on track to be fully the station will enable operational by mid NSW Ambulance to year. better meet the mobile The $4.9m NSW emergency care needs of Ambulance station is the local area for years to at the Wyong Hospital come. He said this was a Campus. significant milestone This new ambulance in the NSW Liberal station will complement National Government’s the existing $200m commitment redevelopment of Wyong election to build a new station Hospital, and includes: in the local area as part internal parking for up to of the $122m Rural 13 emergency ambulance Ambulance Infrastructure vehicles; administration and office areas; staff Reconfiguration (RAIR) amenities; logistics and program. “The RAIR program storage areas; training / represents the biggest meeting room; internal regional and rural wash bay; and, staff transformation of NSW parking. Health Infrastructure Ambulance infrastructure and NSW Ambulance in the organisation’s will now begin the history,” MacDonald said. carefully planned Source: internal works and fit Media release, Feb 5 Parliamentary Secretary out and then operational for Planning, the Central commissioning of the Coast and Hunter, Scot station. MacDonald

“The Central Coast community has been abandoned by the Morrison Government following its reckless approval of Wallarah 2 under our precious water catchment. “My community deserves answers,” McBride said. “If this speculative coal mine goes ahead, our water catchment is at risk from subsidence, water loss and potential contamination. “Why has the Morrison Government given approval to the mine when they know it poses a threat to the security of our drinking water? “Why has Federal Environment Minister, Melissa Price, used the EPBC Act water trigger, introduced by the last Labor Government, to prop up a speculative coal mine proposal when it is her duty to protect the environment and our water security? “When the safety and supply of the drinking water of some 350,000 people is at stake, surely the highest level of caution and care should be exercised by Minister Price.

Emma McBride with David Harris, Member for Wyong “KORES, the foreign satisfied that, without company planning to even producing a mine under our valleys, methodology, a mining have acknowledged the company can be trusted subsidence and water to treat mine water to a loss that this mine will potable standard? cause. “Can anyone dispute “It’s solution is to treat the expert opinion that the water generated by this mine would lower the mine and then put the water table under that treated mine water the Dooralong and back into our drinking Yarramalong Valleys by at water catchment,” least 20 per cent? McBride said. “When the mine was “The people of the last referred to the Federal Central Coast, living in Government under the Dobell and in Robertson, EPBC water trigger in cannot believe that, 2013, the Independent Minister Price and Scott Expert Scientific Morrison, expect them Committee (IESC) of and their children to drink that time concluded that treated mine water. the miner had not done “And, if something enough work to prove the does go wrong, can my project’s safety. community be expected “In 2016, the IESC, to rely on a for-profit with some newlymining company to stop appointed experts on the extracting coal and put committee, came to a our water supply before different conclusion. its profits? “The committee’s “Is the Environment advice may have Minister truly changed, but the

situation for the Central Coast community has not,” McBride said. “Why are the Federal Liberal Government and the NSW Liberal Government putting a speculative coal mine before the security of our drinking water? “The NSW Liberals have earmarked our region for rapid population growth by 2030. “The Central Coast already has a small and stressed water catchment. “We cannot afford the devastation that this longwall coal mine will cause, coupled with a drought. “During the millennial drought, the Central Coast’s dam levels dropped to below 10 per cent. “Over 50 per cent of the water in our dams comes from aquifers in the valleys where the mine will be located. “If those aquifers are damaged by this coal mine, our water supply is at risk. “Our Council is just today (February 13) introducing water restrictions as our dams sit at 50 per cent. “Our community has been abandoned by Minister Price’s reckless decision to approve this coal mine,” McBride concluded. Source: Speech, Feb 13 Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell

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Podcasts to examine Lakes troubles F

ive years ago, when Sam Gardiner moved to The Entrance he became incensed with the state of the Tuggerah lakes system and how the issue “just goes around in circles and gets nowhere”. “It’s annoyed me for some time and I wanted to be more informed,” he said. “There’s a whole heap of other people that don’t understand the full story and probably throw up their hands and give up because it’s been going on so long,” he said. So, Sam decided to step up and do what Sam does best. “With my media and communications background, I thought I would make a series of podcasts to present the whole scenario,” he said. “It has been a topic of contention for many years but to this day, no effective solution has been found. “The question is how do we fix this? “In the podcasts I’ll be exploring the history that has led us to the issues that we are facing today and “I speak to campaigners, politicians, councillors, coastal experts, action groups and a range of others

to find out their ideas for possible solutions including a breakwall at The Entrance, the use of a super dredger and the possibility of pumping water from the top of the system at Lake Munmorah in an effort to increase the flow throughout. “Each of these suggestions has its merits and drawbacks. “This is the first time I’ve ever done this – taken an activist role – but we need to change. “We just can’t leave it to fix itself and we have to be careful what we do and make educated decisions. “It won’t come as any surprise to learn that politics is also playing a role in this scenario. “With both the state and federal elections this year, residents need to be fully aware of what’s happening – or not happening – to protect this wonderful feature.” Two of Gardiner’s supporters are Member for Wyong David Harris and Central Coast Councillor Bruce McLachlan. Harris said he hoped the podcasts could help achieve a consensus. “There’s no one solution - it will be a multi-pronged attack and Sam’s podcasts will help educate people.

“It’s obvious there’s a lot of concern across the whole community about the entire lakes system and the reality is that unless we get a unified decision it would be difficult to get funding for anything to be done,” Harris said. McLachlan said it was a man-made problem and needed a man-made solution. He even predicted that “whoever (political party) puts their hand up to fix the lakes (with funding) will win the election”. Gardiner said that hopefully, the podcast would help get some answers and a solid direction for the future. “Don’t be complacent – be involved,” he said. The podcasts, called Save Our Lakes, will be hosted on soundcloud. com and available through Apple Podcasts or www.sentimentmedia. com.au Episode 2 is due out this week (February 20) and will consider reports that have been done, look at the history and how things have changed to where we are now. Source: Interviews Feb 1 and 15 Sam Gardiner, Member for Wyong David Harris Councillor Bruce McLachlan Sue Murray Journalist

Service celebrates 500 visits

esidential aged care facility patients on the Coast are being spared unnecessary visits to local hospital e m e r g e n c y departments thanks to a mobile X-ray service. The service has been jointly funded by Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network. CCLHD Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, and Primary Health Network CEO, Richard Nankervis, met on February 13 to

celebrate 500 visits to residential aged care facility patients since the service began last year. “We have a mobile X-ray team comprising of two radiography staff to provide non-urgent, on-site radiography to residential aged care facility patients living across the region,” Dr Montague said. “Most of these patients no longer need to visit their local Emergency department,” he added. Nankervis said the mobile imaging X-ray service brings benefits to both the patient and the facility. “Importantly for the resident, it significantly

improves their experience of care by reducing the stress and anxiety associated with a visit to an Emergency Department (ED), and for the aged care facility, it greatly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations, it saves time and money. A GP or specialist referral is required for residents to access the mobile X-ray service. There is no out of pocket cost to the patients or the residential aged care facilities. Source: Media release, Feb 13 Central Coast Local Health District Media

Community Grants and Sponsorship Program round 2 now open

entral Coast residents, businesses and community groups are invited to apply for a share in more than $1.7m to create vibrant and s u s t a i n a b l e community events, activities and initiatives across the region. Council is now accepting applications for funding in the second round of its 2018-19 Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. Council’s Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said

more than $823,000 was awarded to 69 projects through the first round of funding in October, 2018. “After the success of the first round, we are hoping to see even more quality projects put forward for funding in round two,” Vaughan said. “To help potential applicants, we are holding a series of information workshops in early February explaining our different grant and sponsorship programs and will provide best practice examples of how to write an application for funding. Mayor, Jane Smith,

said the Community Grants and Sponsorship Program provides direct support to organisations for projects, events, exhibitions or performances which contribute positively to the Central Coast community. “We want to hear all ideas for projects, great and small, which will help to deliver on our vision to create a smart, green and liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility,” she added. Source: Media release, 18 Jan Central Coast Council Media

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s the Federal Government plans to put oil or gas rigs off our coastline without any Central Coast community consultation, we have a major dilemma with the possibility of not being able to clean up any major spills on our beaches. An assortment of energy companies has lined up to be part of the pot of gold that sits off

FORUM our coast, with the latest being MMR. Their 2018 financial report has their total assets at $10.5m. The big spill in 2010 by BP Deep Horizon, cost $61.6b to clean up. In 1989, the Exxon Valdez $3.8b, with 100 miles of coastline off California in 2015 costing $62m, all way above the capability of the companies trying to

make money out of any future disasters. God forbid the chances of a disaster, yet each of the disasters above also had environmental reports that stated nothing would occur. Who would pay for any disaster, as it would fall back on taxpayers of Australia, considering we have no environmental bonds imposed? Email, Feb 6 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

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n Alan Jones’ case, his misuse of words often generates hatred and misleading thoughts. What would you do if Alan said your father died of shame?

FORUM As my mother used to say to me: “tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are.” Speaking of the walking dead, Alan’s use by date

is coming sooner rather than later, I hope. “Oh that’s right,” Rolf Harris was also a winner at one time, before karma caught up with him.

n reply to Gary Blaschke’s letter in Wyong Regional Chronicle edition 157, we would like to remind readers that the Greens have been pursuing answers to the issues raised for many years and are working hard to continue to do so. As early as 2015, former Greens Senator, Lee Rhiannon, demanded answers into toxic chemicals PFOS and PFOA, used in firefighting foam around Australia since the 1970s, and subsequently initiated a Senate Inquiry. Back in 2013, the late, Dr John Kaye, Greens MLC, came up to Lake

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FORUM Macquarie to campaign on the ash dams around Eraring Power Station, a fight that has since been taken up by Upper House candidate, Abigail Boyd. Former Greens MLC, Jan Barham, raised the issue of cancer clusters in the Tweed region in 2016, and Greens have long recognised the

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The clearing he refers to is near the Tooheys Rd interchange and not the Thompson Vale Rd overpass, and is not related to the Wallarah 2 Coal Project approval nor on its property.

FORUM Instead it is the now well advanced construction of the Fulton Hogan asphalt plant as approved by Central Coast Council in 2018. The Development Application was on exhibition at Council during July, 2018, and was reported in local media at that time. The clearing was indeed legal and was a

necessary part of the site preparation for the $20m development. I trust this information is of assistance. However, the confusion could have easily been put to bed by a simple phone call to council or by making enquiries to relevant firms listed on signage at the site. Email, Feb 6 Peter Smith, Wallarah 2 Coal Project

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Greens have been pursuing answers to issues raised health hazards posed by many industrial practices and have pushed for stronger environmental regulations. Better public planning has been a key plank of MLC, David Shoebridge’s, portfolio for many years. Most recently, he has spoken on this issue at the launch of the Lake Macquarie Greens 2019 State Election campaign and highlighted our own “Opal Tower” example in Charlestown. Justin Field, MLC, launched the Greens NSW policy on seismic testing on the Newcastle Day of Action against offshore drilling. Email, Feb 15 Ingrid Schraner, Lake Macquarie Greens

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Possible illegal clearing explained read today (February 6) in the Wyong Regional Chronicle edition 157 that a Blue Haven resident is concerned about recent clearing.

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Draft Somersby to Erina Corridor Strategy Central Coast Council has prepared a Draft Strategy to guide the development of the Somersby to Erina Corridor over the next 20 years. The Draft Strategy will guide growth and investment in the six centres of Somersby, Mount Penang and Kariong, West Gosford, Gosford City Centre, East Gosford and Erina. It will also implement directions of the NSW Government as part of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. As part of the public exhibition, Community Workshops will be held to discuss the Draft Strategy: Wednesday 6 March 5pm – 7pm Erina Centre, Erina Fair, Terrigal Drive, Erina

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

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

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11 February 2019

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

Nature strip parking fines withdrawn after protest

Woy Woy wharf to receive $4M upgrade

On-demand bus service will extend into The Bays

Fines for nature strip parking have been withdrawn after more than 60 people attended a protest on February 6 in Rothwell St, Woy Woy, which saw the intervention of Member for Gosford Ms Liesl

The Woy Woy wharf is to receive a $4 million upgrade– nine years after the need for the upgrade was identified.

The State Government has announced it will continue the Peninsula’s on-demand bus service for another six months, extending it into The Bays area.

A 60th and a 70th anniversary held on Valentines Day

Empire Bay post office closes after lease expires

Surf club members praised for rescue of injured man

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and protesters with their fines

Members of Killcare Surf Life Peninsula Village will celebrate The Empire Bay Post Office has Saving Club have been praised for a 60th and a 70th wedding closed and is likely to remain that their role in helping a 63-year-old anniversary on Valentine’s Day, way after the previous franchisee man who suffered spinal injuries, February 14. was unable to find a new operator having been dumped by a wave at to assume the lease. of vehicles parked outside their budgets already stretched over Fines for nature strip drive along the street, stopping there,” she said. “I have lived here for 20 years homes, with one family receiving the Christmas period. and photographing every car Killcare January 27. parking Beach have onbeen “I’ve written to the Minister parked on the verge,” he said. and am a ratepayer and these notices for all three generations

Nature strip parking fines withdrawn after protest

withdrawn after more than 60 people attended a protest on February 6 in Rothwell St, Woy Woy, which saw the intervention of Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

“From what I understand, he targeted as many as 15 streets in the Woy Woy-Umina area – anyone parked on the nature strip received a fine.” Ms Tesch told the crowd she would be acting on their behalf to have every fine revoked. “Let’s not turn this into a ‘we hate the police thing’,” she said. “We live in harmony in this community and have been parking like this for 150 years. “From what I understand, this was not our local police, but a highway patrol officer who issued the fines. “One person I know of received four fines. “Lucky for me I was at work – if I had been home I probably would have been fined too.” Tesch urged all those who had received fines not to pay them but to lodge them with her office. Roseanne Antonio lives in Walford St and received two fines. “We had two family cars parked on the grass outside our home, but there are often four. “Luckily two of them were not

fines just sickened me. “We have parked this way for years with no problem. “I am a single mum, just getting through week by week.” Richard Shanks lives in Crown Rd and received three fines. “We received fines for my car, my wife’s car and my son’s car,” he said. “I am a pensioner and I simply can’t afford this.” Residents made the point that if homeowners parked beside what would be the kerb (most do not have kerbs), there would be hardly any room for traffic to move between parked cars on opposite sides of the very narrow streets. In a media release, Ms Tesch said hundreds of local residents had been issued hefty penalty notices for parking on nature strips outside their own homes. Fines were issued for “Stop on path/strip in built-up area.” “Streets across Woy Woy and Umina Beach were targeted. “Some families have been hit with thousands of dollars’ worth of fines because of the number

living in the street,’’ she said. “While local police and Central Coast Council rangers don’t usually fine residents for parking on the nature strips, acknowledging that many Peninsula residents don’t have any other options, it is understood that a non-local Highway Patrol officer issued the fines. “The nature of many residential streets on the Peninsula means there is no kerb or guttering, and streets are narrow with no delineation from nature strip to road. “This means that most people park off the street on the large nature strips, as has been the custom for decades. “We have a lot of pensioners and young families living on the Peninsula. “These people shouldn’t have to pay hundreds of dollars in fines for parking outside their own homes. “The timing for this couldn’t be worse, with extra cars parked on the Peninsula during the school holidays, and with family

for Police and the Minister for Finance to demand an immediate review of these fines and asked that they be withdrawn.” After the fines were withdrawn, Ms Tesch congratulated the community for the win. “This shows that people power can still win over bureaucratic decision making,” Ms Tesch said. “The Peninsula has a great sense of justice and everyone was so quick to stand together to fight this silly decision. “They knew that coming together and putting pressure on the Minister and the NSW Police was the only way to right this wrong.” “We have great local police here on the Coast, and I’d hate for one negative incident to make people lose faith in those who keep us safe.”

Farnell Rd decision likely before the end of March Ms Tesch announced that fines

West St development to be considered by Council

Car and trailer in water after ‘launching mishap’

The Save Our Woy Woy Community Group has been told the application for a residential flat building on the corner of Blackwall and Farnell Rds, Woy Woy, is likely to be considered by Central Coast

A proposed development for the corner of West and Morris Sts, Umina, will go before Central Coast Council tonight, February 11, with a recommendation from council staff to approve the proposal.

A driver has had a wet start to his week after his car and boat trailer ended up in the Brisbane Water off Koolewong boat ramp around midday on February 3.

had been withdrawn after she contacted the Minister for Police Mr Troy Grant and NSW Police. “I spoke to local police commanders the day that fines started arriving and asked them to act fast to fix this situation and that a three week review period wasn’t acceptable. “It needed to happen immediately,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Tesch thanked the police for their quick work in responding to community concern. “I thank the NSW Police Force for seeing the light and making the right decision to withdraw these unfair fines.” Protest organiser Mr Iain Russell, who lives in Rothwell St, received two fines of $263 each for two family cars parked on the grass verge outside his home. “I saw a highway patrol vehicle

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website SOURCE www.centralcoastnews.Net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info Media release, 5 Feb 2019

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$350m private hospital and medical precinct announced

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

$350m private hospital and medical precinct announced

A major new private hospital and health precinct is earmarked for Racecourse Rd, Gosford, and should be up and running within a few short years.

Council pushes for Federal community forums on seismic testing to be held here on the Central Coast Council is to push for Federal community forums to be held on the Coast regarding the prospect of off-shore gas and oil exploration in the region.

New suite of planning measures Premier starts work on $178m to help Darkinjung LALC Pacific Highway upgrade

Residential developments at Somersby and Kariong will be two of the first projects to be actioned under a new suite of planning measures aimed at helping Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Chamber and Council disagree over IHAP benefits

Gosford, Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce has called on Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, to introduce an Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) for the

NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, called in to turn the first sod on upgrade work on the Pacific Highway at Lisarow, on Monday, February 11. Council to proceed with designs for a terminal protection seawall at Wamberal Beach Wamberal Protection Association Tim Gunasinghe of Commercial HQ and has Matthew applauded a Central Coast Gibbens of the GibbensGroup on site Council decision to proceed with investigations and concept designs for a terminal protection seawall at Wamberal Beach.

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Group launches petition to have sentence reviewed

petition to have the sentencing of, Joel Brooks, one of the brothers involved in a double stabbing that resulted in the death of Greg Gibbons outside a Toukley pizza shop in 2015 reviewed has gained over 4,000 signatures since its launch. Greg Gibbons was fatally stabbed in the heart by Brooks’ brother, Bradley, after he and a friend, Adam Swindell, got into an altercation with the Brooks brothers. During the altercation, Joel Brooks, stabbed Swindell in the bicep. Joel was convicted of the reckless wounding of Adam Swindell, on February 7, and was ordered to perform 200 hours of community service whilst placed under a two year Intensive Corrections Order (ICO), with no jail time. Following the sentencing, a group of family members and friends of Gibbons, calling themselves the Justice for Gibbo Group, launched the petition on February 9. As of February 14, it had over 4,200 signatures of its 5,000 signature goal. The petition, which was launched by group member, Tracy Ann, insists that Joel Brooks’ sentencing was too lenient given the circumstances, timeframe and community risk surrounding his case, and is calling on NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NSW, and a host of other politicians and NSW government justice organisations to review the matter. “The community demands a review of this decision.

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for placements. “In previous years, participating students have gained hands-on experience in many roles within the District from our operating theatres to workforce customer service. “Many students have gone on to secure permanent employment in these areas,” Arnold said. The trainees will work at least one day a week over the next two years under the supervision of District staff and receive an income while learning new skills in the health sector. The program also involves theory-based learning at the TAFE NSW

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For the past seven seasons, the Mariners have dedicated a Hyundai A-League home match to women’s cancer support services on the Central Coast. Since 2012, the Mariners have raised a grand total of $101 973 by donning pink jerseys, online auctions of the kits, bucket collections and other collaborative fundraising initiatives between the Mariners and Cancer Council NSW, Central Coast. In a major boost for the Mariners, Brightfield Group Services pledged their support for the club’s Pink Round for the fifth season running, a relationship that commenced in the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season. Funds raised by the Central Coast Mariners always contribute directly to a local cause, and the $9,609.22 raised this season alone, will help support Cancer Council NSW Central Coast’s Family Meals at Home initiative as part of their Home Help service. Central Coast Mariners’ CEO, Shaun Mielekamp, said: “Our relationship with Cancer Council NSW Central Coast is one that we hold close to our hearts. “As the community club, raising funds and awareness for

our charity partners is incredibly important to us. “As our longest serving official charity partner, we have achieved some amazing things with Cancer Council, and wearing the pink kits each year is something that we are very proud of as a club. “Thanks to all of our members and supporters who have contributed to this fantastic achievement, but we’re not done yet. “We hope to double this number as soon as possible,” Mielekamp said. Aroha Nisbett and Sarah Russell, from Cancer Council NSW, thanked the Central Coast Mariners for their ongoing support. “The support of the Central Coast Mariners means we can provide local prevention programs and invest in a cancer free future for everyone,” said Nisbett, Community Relations Coordinator Cancer Council NSW. “Knowledge is power, so we’re honoured to work with the Central Coast Mariners raising awareness of women’s cancers and sparking the conversation around early detection,” said Russell, Community Lead Hunter Central Coast Cancer Council NSW “We love everything about working with the Central Coast Mariners and are so proud, and thankful, to have been working with a great organisation for years,” Russell said. Source: Media release, Feb 15 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

Toowoon Bay Beach has new accessible beach matting

ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, has praised the Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and disability advocacy and services group, Ability Links NSW, for their seamless roll out of a new inclusive beach access initiative at Toowoon Bay Beach on February 9. Mehan along with fellow Central Coast Labor representatives, Liesl Tesch and Emma McBride, joined Toowoon Bay SLSC, Ability Links NSW, representatives from disability service providers, Push Mobility and Accessible Beaches, and members of the local community, in launching the SLSC’s new accessible beach matting. The matting will allow beach goers living with disability unprecedented access to the beach as it is safe for use by ordinary wheelchairs. The club also launched its new floating wheelchair

on the day, which along with the matting, was made available through the NSW Government’s Beaches for Everybody program. It was a particularly poignant day for 78-yearold local woman, Maggie Moulder, who was able to enjoy her first ocean swim in 12 years. “What another fantastic day to be your local Member. “I had a great time with Liesl Tesch and Emma McBride helping locals take advantage of our new disability access at Toowoon Bay Beach,” Mehan said. Toowoon Bay SLSC will be rolling out the matting from 10am to 3pm every Saturday until the end of April. Beach goers can also request access to one of the club’s three beach wheelchairs or the floating wheelchair whenever the beach is patrolled. Source: Websites, Feb 9 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance Graham Sherer, Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club

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Anaphylaxis alert at Budgewoi

n increase in the number of students with severe allergies at Budgewoi Public School has prompted Principal, Kerry Moore, to request parents and carers be more selective with

lunchbox items this school year. “As we have a number of children in the school with anaphylaxis and Epipens at school, we do ask that parents consider not sending peanut butter sandwiches to school and speak to

their children about not sharing food at recess or lunch time,” Moore said. “All staff have completed intensive anaphylaxis training,” Moore said. Source: Newsletter, Feb 11 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Budgewoi Public School facilities are being upgraded

lassrooms and facilities across Budgewoi Public School are set to be upgraded over the coming weeks. “We have had tradesmen working at school replacing the roof and guttering and external painting in C (Year 2) and H blocks (Unit

3 and 4 and 5P and 5/6H classes) and painting the inside of the CEC (Community Room),” said Principal, Kerry Moore. “The Admin building is also getting new guttering and we are getting a new roof and some internal painting in our demountable speech room.

“The ceiling in the foyer between KD and KJ is also being painted. “A huge thank you to the Parents and Carers Group who funded the painting of the CEC,” Moore said. Source: Newsletter, Feb 11 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

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library has put a literary spin on its new blinds, installing inspirational quotes and images featuring artwork depicting famous works of children’s and young adult literature. “Our school Library is so very pleased to introduce you to our latest addition. “These blinds were installed over the holiday period and they are already a wonderful asset to the space,” said Principal, Jeanette Dillon. “The prints are brilliant

Shante Palmer has won the Norman Lethbridge Agriculture Award

quality, ensuring the space is an inviting, dynamic and futurefocused learning space. “Each blind is accompanied by an inspirational quote from an author. “Many positive comments have already been received by our staff, parents, community and students. “If you haven’t seen them, call into the Library soon,” Dillon said. Source: Website, Feb 13 Jeanette Dillon, Killarney Vale Public School

ormer Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus, student, Shante Palmer, has taken out equal first place at the prestigious Norman Lethbridge Agriculture Awards. For her efforts, Palmer won $1,000, a scholarship to the 2019 Beef Assessment School at Tocal Agricultural College in September, plus a complimentary membership to the Angus Australia Youth Group. Palmer will be presented with her prizes in the Beef Cattle Judging Ring at the Sydney Royal Agricultural Show in April. “An absolutely amazing achievement from an extra hard working aggie. “Congratulations

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Stage adaptation of award winning picture book

stage adaptation of Room on the Broom, the award winning picture book by, Julia Donaldson, flies into The Art House Wyong from March 6.

Submitted love stories have become a stage production A

new stage production that tells the love stories of audiences, is coming to The Art House Wyong on March 2.

Everyone has a love story, and for the past few years, The Good Room Theatre Company have

been delicately turning the love stories of their audiences into a unique and powerful theatre production, where everyday love takes centrestage. I Want to Know What Love Is has sold out shows nation-wide. The Art House is calling

for the Central Coast’s anonymous submissions to feature in the show. So far, over 800 stories, thoughts and ideas have been submitted, ranging from heartbreaking tales, to two-word declarations. Source: Media release, Jan 22 Emily Miller, The Art House Wyong

In an easy-to-follow story, Room on the Broom follows the tale of a witch and her cat. The pair are flying happily on their broomstick until a stormy

wind blows away the witch’s hat, bow and wand. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things, and they all hop on the broom for a ride, but her broomstick’s not meant for carrying five and chaos ensues. When a hungry dragon appears, kids join in the adventure. Who will save the poor witch, and will there ever be room on the broom for

everyone? The show is suitable for children aged 3 and up. Room on the Broom will have three performances with opening night kicking off from 6pm on March 6, followed by two matinee performances on March 7, 10am and then 1pm respectively. Source: Media release, Feb 14 Emily Miller, The Art House

World first Mardi Muster on Mardi at Mardi

he suburb of Mardi could become the next entrant in the Guinness Book of World Records, with a unique gathering planned to put the suburb on the map in March. On March 5, the day of Mardi Gras, women named Mardi from across Australia, New Zealand, the United States and the Philippines, will descend on the town of Mardi for the world first Mardi Muster on Mardi at Mardi. The women all belong to a global group called The Mardi Society, formed by, Mardi Muirson, of New Zealand, in 2012.

The group grew slowly each year, and today boasts a membership of 220 from all over the world. Although a few have met each other here and there, the society members are travelling from near and far to gather for three days for the inaugural meetup, which they hope will qualify for a world record for the most number of women named Mardi to ever gather in one place. Mardi Gras, French for ‘Fat Tuesday’, is celebrated globally with carnivals on March 5. This tradition marks the culmination of the Christian feast of Epiphany, a day before

Ash Wednesday. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras reflects the practice of last eating richer, fatty foods, before the ritual fasting in the season of Lent. In some places, it is celebrated with the eating of pancakes, so The Mardi Society plan to begin the Mardi Muster with a pancake breakfast at The Entrance’s, Pancakes by the Sea, before proceeding to Mardi’s Woodbury Park Community Centre for the meeting. Source: Media release, Feb 15 Mardi Hempstead, The Mardi Society

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new event that aims to get Coasties thinking is coming to North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club on March 31. Out of the Blue Productions is introducing Coast Think, a talks, ideas and events series for Central Coast locals. “My goal is to ensure that every event I produce has a positive contribution to the community,” said Out of the Blue Productions Founder, Monique Hartman. Hartman has spent the last five years working for some of the major festivals in Byron Bay, before co-founding Popped Creative, and now returning home to launch her own company. “I am a passionate arts

and culture advocate. “I am committed to contributing to the cultural profile of the Central Coast, using art and culture as platforms for important conversations, creating paid opportunities for local artists and creative industry professionals, and keeping these activities accessible to all in the community,” she said. From this premise Coast Think was born. The series of talks and ideas events on topics that are poignant to the Coast’s consciousness will be held across the Coast. The inaugural event, Coast Life: appreciating life on and in the water, will take place from 4pm to 9pm and will feature keynote speakers and a panel discussion focusing on the

community’s relationship with the water. Major topics to be covered include: Marine conservation and environmental protection; Surf Lifesaving and marine rescue; Surf culture; and, the Indigenous connection to salt water. The event will also double as a fundraiser for the Surf Club. “The club is aiming to raise much needed funds for resources as well as to drive memberships and encourage the new generation of lifeguards, so they can continue to keep our community safe and connected through their activities,” Hartman said. Source: Media release, Jan 24 Monique Hartman, Out of the Blue Productions

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Michael Falzon, Luke Kennedy, Matt Lee and Ben Mingay

our legends of the screen will unite to deliver a Rat Pack style swing show, Swing on This, when it comes to The Art House Wyong on March 30. Michael Falzon (We Will Rock You, Rock of Ages), Luke Kennedy (runner-up of The Voice Australia, The Ten Tenors), Matt Lee (We Will Rock You, Rent, Grease, Mary Poppins) and Ben Mingay (Wonderland, House of

Bond), complete with a 9-piece band, will unite to deliver a modern and audacious take on alltime swing classics from Sinatra and Bublé, to rock and pop hits from Oasis, Farnham and The Proclaimers. The four friends will bring audiences along for the fun as they perform timeless hits recapturing a bygone era, with liberal dashes of contemporary charm and cheeky irreverence. Created for the 2014

edition of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, it’s now the Central Coast’s turn to get a kick out of Swing on This. In a setting that evokes the cool of a bigband dance club from a bygone age, Swing on This will transport audiences back to a time when showmanship and repartee were integral parts of song and dance routines. Source: Media release, Jan 29 Emily Miller, The Art House

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y o n g Neighbourhood Centre has completed planning its 2019 International Women’s Day Breakfast event. The event will take

The popular festival held annually in February to celebrate the theme of love and Valentine’s Day

transforms the Wyong CBD into a smorgasbord of colour, art and creativity. The massive outdoor festival showcases the best of what the former Wyong LGA has to offer with retailers, producers, artisans and entertainers descending on the CBD to create the popular laneways that make up the event.

This year’s festival paid particular homage to Wyong’s rich history and this was reflected in new attraction the Wyong Heritage Walk, which took festival goers on a guided tour of the CBD and other key historical sites in Wyong. Source: Media statement, Feb 19 Central Coast Council Media Dilon Luke, Journalist

riends and family of popular Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club member, Clinton Donaldson, gathered at Soldiers Beach on February 16 to

o u k l e y Presbyterian Church is launching a new initiative for parents and carers of young children looking for an affordable place to meet and socialise. “It was recently identified at Toukley Presbyterian Church, that little is available within the local community, away from the school environment, to offer as a place for parents and carers of children to meet with others socially,

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scatter his ashes. Guests paddled out or boarded one of the club’s Inflatable Rescue Boats to take part in the scattering ceremony, and to lay wreaths in Donaldson’s honour.

The group then retired to the surf club to reflect on and celebrate Donaldson’s life. Source: Website, Feb 16 Shane Walker, Soldiers Beach SLSC

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Love Lanes delivers he 2019 Love Lanes Festival injected more than a $1m into the local economy and was attended by around 15,000 people, according to Central Coast Council.

place from 7am on March 8, at The Art House Wyong. Headlining the event is Australian country music star, Gina Jeffreys. “Gina will be sharing with guests the inspiring journey of her music

apart from local cafés, which can sometimes be unaffordable as well as awkward for keeping little children safely occupied,” said the church’s Publicity Officer, Adel Firth-Mason. “With this in mind, the idea was born to offer Corner Café in the church hall. “On the corner of Hargraves St and Victoria Ave, Toukley, providing a place to sit, relax, enjoy coffee/tea and something to eat, and make new friends, or meet with known friends: a time to

de-stress and chat before heading home after children are dropped off at school,” she said. Corner Café will run on the first Thursday of each month, and commenced on February 7, with the next Corner Café planned for March 7. “It is hoped that this will help parents and carers find a way to a sense of inclusion into the local community,” Firth-Mason said. Source: Media release, Feb 5 Adele Firth-Mason, Toukley Presbyterian Church

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Political forum hears of need to improve early childhood education

ver 60 of the Northern Central Coast’s early childhood educators gathered at Mingara Recreation Club on February 11, for a political forum featuring several candidates vying for State Government seats in the March 2019 elections.

The forum included: Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch (Liberal); Greens Upper House candidate, Abigail Boyd; Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch (Labor); Member for The Entrance, David Mehan (Labor); Labor’s candidate for the seat of Robertson, Anne Charlton; and, Member for Wyong, David Harris (Labor). Early childhood educators attended the forum to learn more about their local candidates and to discuss the candidates’ views on important issues in the education sector, as well as what their parties were offering the sector should they be elected. Central Coast Group of Early Childhood Australia member and forum facilitator, Kate Hodgekiss, pointed out that for every dollar spent on early childhood education, there is a longterm return of $17 dollars for the government. “Early childhood educators (ECE) need to get political, join their unions and raise the profile of their profession, if any progress is to be made,” Hodgekiss told the meeting.

“Most early childhood professionals earn less than people stacking shelves in supermarkets and yet they are entrusted with the care of our nation’s most precious assets. “Working conditions have not improved for decades and teachers in the sector with the same qualifications as those in primary schools, earn up to one third less, and have much longer working hours,” she said. According to Hodgekiss, the primary reasons cited by ECEs that leave the profession was, poor pay, demanding working conditions and limited professional opportunities. “One question from the audience suggested that policy makers would be better off improving the working conditions of those in the sector rather than continuing to fund the training of workers who may love the job but find it impossible to remain in the early childhood field, mostly due to demoralisation,” Hodgekiss said. Discussion also turned to tertiary level training and qualifications, with calls from ECEs in attendance to incentivise training and to improve working conditions. “More training of teachers and improved working conditions was called fo,r as this would see an improvement in recruitment and retention rates, both of which are vital for the healthy functioning of the sector and our society in general,” Hodgekiss explained.

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“All politicians present were able to hear the request that access to affordable early childhood education be considered a right for all children and that the rhetoric linking early childhood access to parents’ workforce participation be separated across all political agendas. “Children who participate in early learning have half the rate of vulnerability as children who don’t attend any early learning, yet in Australia, only 58 per cent of 3-year-olds attend a preschool program. “Compared to other OECD countries, Australia ranks in the bottom third. “Those who were present were hopeful that this political message was being noted and that these inexcusable statistics can be improved,” Hodgekiss said. According to Hodgekiss, all politicians present were given the opportunity to outline their party’s position on the sector and their plans to improve it. Source: Media release, Feb 15 Debbie Bennett, Early Childhood Australia Central Coast Group

Petition to save Rocket Park

ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, has launched a petition to protect one of his electorate’s most enduring icons, Rocket Park. On February 13, Mehan announced that he would be working with Central Coast Council and the local community to ensure parks and greenspaces in his electorate are protected. Council is currently considering the future of the rocket ship styled playground known as Rocket Park, which is located within Lions Park, Long Jetty. “I am concerned that some parks, like Rocket

Park, may be removed without replacement, under a consolidation by council,” Mehan said. “A lot of our local parks need repair or alterations, but I will not support simply removing local park equipment without replacement.

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ignificant steps have been taken to achieve the p e r m a n e n t protection of Porters Creek Wetland, the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast. Mayor, Jane Smith, has made the permanent protection of the Porters Creek Wetlands one of her major goals as the first Mayor of the amalgamated Council. She said it was a “critical part of the bigger picture for that area” in terms of how surrounding land could be developed to create employment. “The former Wyong Council, for some 20 years, and different people, have been recognising its value and it needs protection, and they just haven’t been able to deliver what is required,” she said. “So I am really pleased that we are making progress.” She said the report considered at the Monday, December 10, Central Coast Council meeting put in place the need to reclassify the SEPP14 (protected) wetland from Operational land to Community land, to ensure it could not be sold off. “I think that is an important first step. “There have been numerous studies of the wetlands and part of the resolution was to pull that information together and

Porters Creek Wetlands, west of Wyong, cover 3.6 hectares and is the region’s largest wetland of significance important for Tuggerah Porters Creek Wetland Lake, for the run off and were identified and water quality going into discussed. Tuggerah lakes. Of seven options “In terms of flora and considered, a Biodiversity fauna, it has threatened Stewardship Agreement species and endangered was considered to be ecological communities.” a strong mechanism to According to the staff protect the wetland. report presented to the “The next strongest meeting, Porters Creek are the existing planning Wetland is significant instruments, State and because of its ecology Local, which are already and its impact on in place,” the staff report improving downstream said. water quality from its “A Biodiversity large catchment area. Stewardship Agreement Work on the December can provide offsets 10 resolution started in for development March, when Council opportunities elsewhere, unanimously resolved and will support the to request the CEO to creation of an income arrange a meeting with stream to fund the the Office of Environment ongoing management and Heritage, of biodiversity in Porters Department of Planning Creek wetland,” it said. and other stakeholders “Landowners, including to identify mechanisms Council, may consider to permanently protect entering into a voluntary Porters Creek Wetland. Biodiversity Stewardship The meeting was Agreement (BSA) on held in May, and any parcel of land under several mechanisms the NSW Biodiversity to permanently protect Conservation Act 2016.

turn it into a proposal and a case for why it needs stronger protection. When introducing her motion to the meeting, which was seconded by, Clr Kyle MacGregor, Mayor Smith said she wished to see Council engage a consultant with wetland expertise, to initiate biodiversity stewardship agreement and investigate whether it could be declared as a wetland of international significance. She said she wanted Council to liaise with National Parks and prepare a submission and to look at what planning clauses might be considered for an LEP or DCP to minimise impacts. “The significant part, in my view, about Porters Creek Wetland, is that it is the largest fresh water wetland on the Central Coast. “Just by nature of the size and role, it is

“There are provisions within the agreement for “in-perpetuity conservation. “Council would be able to sell credits and receive an annual management payment to service the BSA. “This can provide permanent protection for the management of biodiversity and allow for the creation of biodiversity credits for sale. “The resulting stewardship site generates biodiversity credits which represent the expected improvement in biodiversity that will result from the protection and management of the site. “A landholder (Council) can sell the biodiversity credits to a developer, the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust, or other interested parties. “Once credits are sold, the site needs to be maintained in perpetuity. “The potential credit status of the Porters Creek wetland land parcels would need to be assessed. “A BSA is registered on the land title. “When land that includes a BSA is sold, then the new owner takes over the obligations of the stewardship agreement and in return receives payments from the Biodiversity Stewardship Payments Fund.” Another strategy would be to donate the land to National Parks.

“NPWS would assess the value for use as a national Park, its diversity and cultural heritage values, recreational opportunities, park management benefits and economic impacts. “The land would need to align with the NSW National Parks System Directions Statement. “This is a strong level of protection. “The national Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 is the legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places. “Under the Act, the Federal Environment Minister may declare a specified wetland to be of international importance (often called 'Ramsar' wetlands after the international treaty under which such wetlands are listed). “There are presently 12 Ramsar wetland sites in NSW, the closest being Hunter Estuary Wetlands, and Myall Lakes. “The nomination process would include comments from the State. “The process is long [and] a declaration would be unlikely. Source: Interview, Dec 11 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Agenda item 5.8, Dec 10 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Federal Environment Minister approves Wallarah 2 Coal Mine

Power station pollution control licence renewed

Mr Barry O’Farrell and Mr Alan Hayes (centre) with four Liberal politicians promising to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011

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he NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has renewed the five-year licence without significant change to pollution controls at Delta Electricity’s Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park.

The licence renewal comes soon after the NSW EPA ordered Delta Electricity to clean up a huge part of the plant’s ash dam after asbestos was found in building waste fill. Mannering Park Progress Association secretary Sue Wynn said: “This is so disappointing for our communities and the whole of NSW because the fine particles and pollution doesn’t just stay over us. If we and Sydney want more poor air quality days, this government has just delivered it,” The review covered three of the five coal-fired power stations in NSW – Vales Point, Origin’s Eraring power station and Energy Australia’s Lithgow plant. EPA reviews concluded that it was not warranted to impose a requirement to significantly upgrade those power stations. It said that air pollution standards here were similar elsewhere in Australia and that air

pollution was low by world standards. However, the Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) says that currently, all three power stations do not have pollution controls fitted that are standard in other countries such as Europe, the US and China, to limit toxic pollutants by more than 85 percent. EJA director of advocacy and research Nicola Rivers said the EPA had effectively given those coal-fired power stations a licence to harm our communities. “There are pollution control measures available now that could save lives and safeguard the health of affected communities, yet the EPA has baulked on its responsibility to make

these coal-fired power stations install them,” she said. “With a state election coming up in March, we’re calling on the (NSW Liberal government) and the (Labor Opposition Leader) Michael Daley to commit to clean up this mess before more people suffer from the serious health impacts of toxic coal pollution.” State Member for Swansea Yasmin Cately has previously made a submission to the Minister on the Vales Point Power Station licence renewal. “Any review of the existing licences are an opportunity for the EPA to ensure residents in Mannering Park and surrounding suburbs are not adversely affected by

pollution from the power station,” she said. “A NSW Labor Government will review licences with the view to moving towards world’s best practices.” EJA claims coalfired stations are the state’s biggest source of toxic air pollutants and an independent US pollution control expert, Dr Ron Sahu, who made submissions on all three licences, identified a range of options for overdue pollution control and observed that these controls were mandatory in most countries. Submissions to the EPA reviews were made by the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, the Climate and Health Alliance, Doctors for the Environment Australia, the

Australian Conservation Foundation, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW and Central Coast Council. Dr Ben Ewald, Newcastle GP and member of Doctors for the Environment, said the decision makers in the EPA were ignoring compelling health reasons to clean up power station air pollution. “Modern pollution controls are required on vehicles, so why not power stations,” he said. Dr Ewald is the author of the recently released report called The Health Burden of Coal-fired Power in NSW. EJA criticised the consultation process, claiming the EPA minimised community

involvement in the review process by not notifying polluted communities or public interest organisations - concluding the review over Christmas, earlier than expected - and refusing to allow an extension of time for submissions. “The EPA failed to conduct a proper public consultation – our organisation ran community consultations, convened six public meetings throughout the state ….several thousand people made submissions expressing overwhelming support for the power stations to install emission controls to reduce pollution. “In our view, the EPA has mismanaged this process and fallen short of their legal duty to protect NSW residents and the environment from pollution. “We believe there is a compelling case to review the pollution licences for all five coal-fired power stations in NSW and to demand that they install best practice pollution controls.” SOURCE: Media Release Jan 30 Environmental Justice Australia, Doctors for the Environment Australia and Nature Conservation Council. Media Statement Feb 4 Swansea MP Yasmin Cately Sue Murray, Journalist

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140 teams to participate in NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout at Tuggerah

n a win for I n d i g e n o u s representation, the state’s largest Indigenous sporting event will be held Tuggerah over the October long weekend.

region’s small businesses and local employment,” Mayor Smith said. “This is a great example of when government, 3 August 2015 the indigenous community and Sp sporting organisations work together, we can deliver great events and opportunities for Central Coast Council our community and our is pleased to have won the bid to host this region. Central Coast Rush are the 2018/19 Plan B Regional Bash champions “I encourage everyone and the losing rink team. Woy Woy held year’s NSW Bowling Aboriginal Club Photo: Ben Churcher, Cricket NSW A meat its inaugural Tuesday in Mixed the community to raffle was also held. Rugby League Knockout It is planned that this will now Bowls on Tuesday, July 28. along tocontinue this eventas a weekly event, with in Play partnership with theat come commenced 1pm with all what bowlers showcase a are welcome. Newcastle Blacks aand 40 bowlers All out playing game of Media release, 29 Jul 2015 triples. team, who took out the great community spirit Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy At the end of play, prizes were on the Central Women’s Bowling Club title at last for year’s event. awarded the winning we rinkhave team Also referred to as The Coast,” she said. Newcastle All Blacks’ Koori Knockout, this mass participation sporting President, Edward Smith, event showcases some said that the Central entral Coast made the finals day, booked its place in the Colts, Under 16 Bradman of the best Indigenous Coast Regional Sporting Rush have including the Central decider with a seven- Cup and Under 14 Rugby League talent in and Recreation Complex defeated the ACT West Wranglers and the wicket win over the Kookaburra Cup, and, the country, and holds will be a great venue for in the process, already Aces by 24 runs in Coffs Coast Chargers, Chargers. a highly regarded and this event and they were made the elimination secured the Hogg Silver The Plan B Regional From left Glen Simington, Dale Phillips and Dick Nowland with Scott Wil significant place on the thrilled to be one of the the Grand Final of stages for the first time. Bash title adds a fourth Shield for the Zone first major events to be the 2018/19 Plan B Indigenous calendar. ACT defeated the NSW Country Cricket Championship. Regional Bash, to This year’s event will held at the grounds. Wranglers by six title to the three already “A formidable alliance win the title for the wickets in the Thunder won by Central Coast this be held at the Central Source: Media release, Feb 6 Coast Regional Sporting was formed between first time, at the Conference final, during season. Malcolm Conn, Cricket and Recreation Complex Central Coast Council, Sydney Cricket the gameUmina of the Kingfi It has the finally made it ontoNSW 26 teams the Glen Thefirst 2015 sherclaimed Local Ground (SCG), on day, at Tuggerah, the new Darkinjung Philli while Central Carnival, heldCoast on Thursday, McDonald’s greens. Country The start was delayed Friday Dick $23.7m facility currently Aboriginal Land Council, February 5. July 16 and Friday, July 17 due to continuing problems with wins was played in the worst Awabakal, Koori Mail and in the final stages of the weather, however conditions A conditions that organisers The Rush defended a construction and due for the Newcastle All Blacks, improved once again and despite Fawc could recall in the 44the bitterly cold winds and Magr completion in the coming to bring the 49th NSW sizeable total of 4/152 year history of the bowls threatening skies, all three games wins from their 20 overs by Aboriginal Rugby League months. competition. were completed and results An initial downpour flooded all decided. Mayor, Jane Smith, Knockout to the Central dismissing ACT for 128. three greens requiring matches to The winners of the carnival Ben Cohen, from the Coast. Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition said hosting this be played on only two greens but were a composite team, with lead Coast, was “This is an achievement Central event would deliver named Player of the Final, significant benefits to that the whole community the local community and can be proud of,” he said. after a pivotal 44 from 31 aligns with community The Central Coast balls, that included five objectives outlined in Regional Sporting and fours and one six. Central Coast Council’s Community Recreation Complex has allrounder, Adam Taylor, Strategic aboard Central Coast 22. jointly funded by the Marine Plan. Rescue hasbeen towed The rescue boat Player was ofthen was named the a “Withsix-metre Australian Government this event set half-cabin assigned to locate and secure two runabout with two people on T20 Series. with a $10mlarge National to attract around 140 logs deemed hazards to safe board from south of the Rip navigation the Rip Fromaround four matches, he Fund seen participating teams and Stronger Regions Bridge to Davistown. Bridge area. accrued 133 runs to his The motor had failed on Sunday, grant and Council’s thousands of spectators, The logs were located. One was June 7, at around 9:15am, and at an average of contribution ofdescribed $13.71m. asname, “huge”. our local tourist economy they required help to get back to They were ashoreeight for 33.3,placed and claimed will boosted by an the be ramp adjacent to Davistown removal by Council. Source: Public Wharf. scalps at nine. estimated $6m, providing Media release, 8 June 2015 The tow was completed Media by release, Feb 1 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue All four teams that a direct benefit to our Central Coast Council Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr NSW Central Coast Unit

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Annual event 4th Thurs in May each year Regular event 4th Thurs monthly from 10am Ladies are invited Morisset Masonic Centre Westlake Daylight Masonic Lodge 5 Yambo Street Morisset

Jack Harris 4392 1231 Information & Referral, Talks & Information Sessions. Energy Freemasons Account Assistance (EAPA), Lodge Toukley 933 Counselling (concession available), Meets 1st Wednesday each month Food Help, & Access to PCs, - Toukley Memorial Hall Pearce Internet & Printing. Toy Library, Street Toukley Community Garden & Activities John Jenkins 4392 1631 Groups including Cards, Indoor Bowls, Mah-jong & Berkeley Vale Friendly Travellers Walking for Pleasure. School Caravan Club Holiday Activities & Workshops. Caravans, Tents, Mobile Homes, 4388 5801 All welcome manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au plus social outings & trips away New memebers and visitors are Central Coast invited to attend

Caravanners Inc

3rd Sun Monthly Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded senior folk - Details from Geoff

0447 882 150

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group

in Wyong Area Free Insurance and training provided

0418 493 388 marketing@nswja.org

The Lions Club of The Entrance Inc

Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club. Runs The Entrance Markets Sunday Mornings Behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters Club

Thinking about being more effective and more persuasive? Learn clarity, brevity, context, impact and value. This is achievable at Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters

0409 487 095

Toukley Presbyterian Church

Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family Service (Sunday School 9.30am) Cafe Church - informal (in hall 5pm) Community Activities ALL WELCOME toukleypc.org.au

4392 9904

Volunteering Central Coast

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. 0458 645 979 www.friendlytravellers.com Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Information Sessions held regularly across the Coast Leisure and Learning

Club

Computer Classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

4358 8390

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club

Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden.

4353 1750

Permaculture

meet friendly like minded people at our information night held at Tuggerah Community Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 6:30 for 7pm start

Bob on 0412 133 808

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia Central Coast

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids

4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Food Addicts in recovery anonymous

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

The Central Coast Greens For a fairer, more transparent and accountable government based on democratic principles Local, state-wide, national and international issues and campaigns - Council and parliamentary representation - Developing a new economy Protecting our environment Peaceful conflict resolution Community participation We meet monthly every 3rd Thu - Details and info: centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Having trouble controlling the way NSW Labor Party you eat? The Entrance Day Branch Over weight, under weight, Monthly meetings to discuss obsessed with food, weight or diet? and debate policy as well as Wednesdays 6:30pm campaign for local labor candidates Sanremo Neighbourhood Centre and Members of Parliament. 0404 044 610 2nd Mon 2pm The Entrance 0419 201 056 Leagues Club

GROW Support Groups

4332 2907

Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party

Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and wellbeing. Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong

To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area. 3rd Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre

www.grow.org.au

PROBUS CLUBS

1800 558 268

HISTORY GROUPS Museum & Historical Society Wyong District Groups/Schools Welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd Wyong Open Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

0419 128 497

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc

Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi

4351 0450

Probus Club 4352 1886 of Wyong Inc Wyong Toastmasters www.alisonhomestead.com.au meet at wyong golf club Club Long Jetty Over 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest A friendly way to improve 50s Club Speakers, regular monthly outings public speaking and Indoor bowls, computers, 4352 3692 leadership skills, stay sharp, 0412 200 571 Soundwaves exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai probuswyong55090@gmail.com and increase confidence. 1st, A cappella harmony for Men – new 0437 699 366 chi and more - 9am to 3pm 50pssg@gmail.com 3rd, 5th Friday members welcome. Rehearsals 4332 5522 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm welcome. The Creative Compassion Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Inner Wheel Club Wyong The Lunch Bunch 0432 570 935 Centre Inc. Drive, Gosford Women’s club with the common Social lunches for seniors on the Secondhand Shopping, Upcycling Ring Max on 4324 3631 interest of giving back to the Central Coast, meet at 12 noon Wyong Uniting Church Minimalism, Creativity, Community 1st Sun - Tigers Club, Bateau Bay or Kieran 4324 1977 community while developing lasting Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Monthly programme for all areas of the coast

4332 5522

MUSIC

SERVICE GROUPS

Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a cuppa and chat, call in and see us at 5/2232 Pacific Highway (Next to BYO Cellars) Opening hours Mon-Sat - 9-4pm

0437 048 815

3rd Sun - Breakers Club, Wamberal Call or SMS 0418 772 569

The NSW Justices Association Inc

Seeking volunteers for added community desks

Sunday Service 9am All welcome - Bible study Watanobbi Road Wyong Weekly writers group

4352 1528

GARDEN CLUBS Central Coast

Coastal a Cappella

Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus new members welcome. Music eduction provided Rehearsals Tue 7pm Gosford TAFE Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event.

friendships. 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Uniting Church

4393 2755

iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong Inc 49 years supporting local activities

Join us - Meet new friends 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm Don Small / Lions retirement village Call Colin

0413 014 266

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc.

A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Mingara Recreation Club

0409 449 498

rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

SPECIAL INTEREST Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships. Biz Networking breakfasts Every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants as well as residents in residential parks

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members. 14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain

0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative Writing Berkley Vale - Music appreciation - Chittaway Bay - Movies

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy Angy

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian Football Club Come and play AFL Teams for Boys, Girls, Women, Men No Eperience Necessary

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

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Four players selected for NSW under 18s Hockey team T

he Central Coast Academy of Sports (CCAS) Hockey Pathways program has proved fruitful, with four students selected for the NSW Under 18s Hockey team. Kael Webster, Michael Taylor, Joel Tweedie and Ayden Hutchinson, have been named in the two teams that NSW will send to the National Hockey Championships this April. H u t c h i n s o n ’s representative journey is of particular relevance to the local Academy Hockey Pathway having been named the Athlete of the Year in the 2017/18

UAA Hockey Program run by the Central Coast Academy of Sport with the support of Hockey NSW, Central Coast Hockey, and Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA). A month after representing the CCAS at the Your Local Club Academy Games in April, 2018, Hutchinson was named in the Hockey NSW 2018-19 Athlete Acceleration Program (AAP). From there, the Gwandalan local has gone from strength to strength resulting in his first State selection. Brett Johnson, President of Central Coast Hockey and Head

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Coach of the UAA CCAS Hockey Program, said Hutchinson has been a great success story for the inaugural CCAS hockey program. “Ayden has focused on improving his hockey over the past 12 months and it shows not only in his elevation to the Hockey NSW AAP Squad, but also with him being awarded Central Coast Men’s Division 1 Best and Fairest Player Award,” Johnson said. Mark Tipple, CCAS Sport Programs Coordinator, said he was delighted with Hutchinson’s progress on the Hockey pathway. “Four players making NSW teams in an age group in any sport is a great achievement and is indicative of the fine work being done locally by Central Coast Hockey,” Tipple said. Source: Media release, Feb 11 Mark Tipple, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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