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Central Coast Alliance fail to nominate

Central Coast Alliance candidates now unable to stand for Council election

osford Cr Peter Freewater has said so long to local government after his nine candidate party failed to submit its nomination forms in time.

All of the nomination forms for Central Coast Alliance were completed and handed to one of the candidates on Cr Freewater’s ticket to submit while he was in Scotland supporting his son in the world championships of highland dancing. “This person decided to wait until half an hour before the close of nominations to submit the paperwork and then realised that they hadn’t brought the form with all the candidates’ signatures. “Subsequently, they went home to look for it and

by the time they got back, nominations had closed. “Therefore, not only did they not submit the group nomination, they didn’t submit [the forms for] any of the candidates at all. “That’s it - all over red rover,” said Cr Freewater. The person handling the nominations for the Central Coast Alliance came into the office of Ducks Crossing Publications shortly after nominations had closed to cancel booked advertising in view of missing the deadline. He said he was “devastated” in missing the

nominations by one minute and was too upset to make further comment. Number five on the ticket Mr Jake Cassar said he was disappointed and it was unfortunate it was left until the last half an hour. “I guess the whole group should take some responsibility to a point. “It’s remarkable how it could come down to those last few minutes, but rules are rules. “The real losers in this are the community because I think we had a really, really great team of genuine community leaders that are

out there in the community making a difference. “Me personally, I’m not deterred from any of the things I’m doing for the environment and social justice,” he said. Cr Freewater said he had worked hard for the last four years to clean up Gosford Council and had made a pretty good fist of it. “I saved Coastal Open Space System (COSS) from getting a recreation zoning that would allow sporting fixtures and hotels; I got the entrance [to Brisbane Water] dredged so boats wouldn’t get trashed on the rocks; I helped secure Bambara. “I showed the community that they can stand up to Gosford Council and

expose them. “I also played a major role in the retiring of the general manager and so now we can make a clean start with a new one. “My concern is that many of the old councillors will still be there and I believe it would be better if the new Council were to grow out of fresh, fertile soil. “So with this in mind, please don’t vote Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First or Craig Doyle; you’ll just be throwing the same old fertiliser on the new general manager. “I think Kate da Costa and Hillary Morris would be excellent councillors if you don’t mind the fact that they’re Greens.

“I’d like to thank all those people in the community that have supported me and written to me or called me to thank me for things I’ve done. “It was really good to hear people say ‘thank you’. “I’m just sorry I won’t be there for another term to ‘keep up the good fight’,” said Cr Freewater. He said he would now be able to return to being a marine scientist and spending more time with his family. Email, 9 Aug 2012 Peter Freewater, Horsfield Bay Kaitlin Watts, 10 Aug 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Artist’s impression released for Lakeside Plaza redevelopment

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he artist’s impression of the proposed Lakeside Plaza redevelopment released by architectural firm, Architectus, depicts an expanded Coles Supermarket along with speciality fashion and food retailers to serve The Entrance Community.

some 21,000 sqm. The development has been designed by one of Australia’s leading architectural firms to reflect its seaside position and provide outstanding views of the ocean and lake. The development would also provide for substantial undercover basement parking for shoppers and visitors alike. The lofting of the “Stages two and three of the development will towers would create an include a residential ‘Oasis’ floor protected tower and hotel tower, all from the sun and rain on the one site that covers on the fourth level, providing pool facilities,

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a day spa, restaurant and bar, surrounded by a landscaped and treed roof garden environment. The position on the fourth ﬂoor of the building would offer uninterrupted views out to the lake and coast, yet would enable the roof garden to still feel part of the town. At ground level, the piazza has been designed to become the town square, providing open space and amenities, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, hospitality venues and specialist retail that would make it popular

for day and night time entertainment and relaxation. A proposed Novotel Hotel would comprise 220 plus rooms, an 800 seat conference and function centre, introducing The Entrance to thousands of visitors. Both towers would be in an elliptical shape, designed to offer 360 degree views, allowing wind to pass, avoiding the down drafts associated with more conventional designs. Lakeside Plaza proprietor Mr Bob Dunnet said “The design has been

inﬂuenced by studies from around Australia and internationally whereby best practice architectural designs have been ‘cherry picked’ and integrated into the design”. The Entrance Chamber of Commerce president Mr Wes Newman said the development was positive for The Entrance. “To get this far has been a great achievement and is very positive for The Entrance,” said Mr Newman. “We have been working closely with the owners and their representatives

for over a year now in the development of the concept for the site”, said a spokesperson for Wyong Council Media. “The recently adopted master plan for the entrance town centre was prepared in conjunction their concept.” “Council has received a planning proposal for spot rezoning of the lakeside plaza site, which is currently being assed.” Magazine, 1 Jul 2012 Edgar Adams, Central Coast Business Review 8 Aug 2012 Wyong Council Media Wy

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Council adopts 20% carbon reduction policy

Community Crime Forum a success

osford councillors voted to adopt a Climate Change Mitigation Strategy at its ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, August 7, which aims for a 20 per cent carbon reduction by 2025 compared to Council’s 2009-10 emissions.

This target would almost halve Council’s emissions by 2025 in comparison to 2001. The Strategy, which has been in development since August 2010, would guide Council in reducing carbon emissions as well as providing direction and leadership on energy efficiency within the community. The Strategy gives overall direction for energy efficient practices and identifies new renewable energy projects. Gosford Council’s Carbon and Energy management officer Mr Dan Waters said the Climate Change Mitigation Strategy encompasses current and future clean energy initiatives from Council. “We have been implementing a number of projects focused on reducing Council’s carbon footprint and the Climate Change Mitigation Strategy

More than 60 local residents attended the forum from across the Robertson electorate along with community group representatives, local law enforcement representatives, small business owners and neighbourhood watch groups. Ms Wicks said the forum gave local residents an opportunity to have their say on how crime was affecting their community. “We heard a clear message today that crime is still a major concern for local residents,” said Ms Wicks. “Using today’s input from the community, I hope to further pursue both new and existing ways at reducing crime in our community. “It has been made clear to me that there is still not enough being done, despite the efforts of the State Government and the

will identify opportunities and priorities for moving forward. “Projects identified by the Strategy will increase business efficiency while reducing energy and waste resulting in a carbon reduction as well as cost savings for Council. “We will also now develop a Carbon Management Response Plan which will document, facilitate and track the implementation of our 20 per cent carbon reduction target by 2025,” said Mr Waters. Mr Waters outlined a number of successful projects already implemented by Council which have improved energy efficiency and provided cost savings. “We have been very pleased with reductions made across a number of Council assets with the installation of LED lighting at the Gosford Town Centre

Car Park and further lighting efficiency installations currently taking place at the Laycock St Theatre and our Administration Building. “Our recently installed solar thermal pool heating system at the Peninsula Leisure Centre is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 139 tonnes CO2 per year. “Work is already underway on one of the opportunities identified within the strategy; carbon emissions from the Woy Woy landfill will be reduced by increasing the methane collection system efficiency. “While we have been able to implement these initiatives with great success we have also been able to earmark a number of opportunities for future savings,” said Mr Waters. Media Release, 8 Aug 2012 Gosford Council media

he Community Crime Forum held in Kariong on Thursday, August 2, with Shadow Minister for Justice, Customs and Border Protection Mr Michael Keenan, was a great success, according to Liberal candidate for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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police, and I will continue to work towards making our community a safer place to live. “I know that tackling local crime is an important issue that all levels of government should be focused on. “I’ll be working hard to restore hope, reward and opportunity to local residents in all aspects of their lives,” Ms Wicks said. Local issues discussed

at the forum included the local youth unemployment rate and the impact that anti-social behaviour has on local businesses. Ms Wicks said she would be keeping local residents informed of the progress in the fight against crime. Media Release, 7 Aug 2012 Aaron Henry, Liberal Party of Australia

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Landing understanding is misguided r Kilpatrick’s understanding of the Landing proposal, as evidenced by his letter (July 16), is sadly misguided.

He has listened too closely to the hype and spin of those wishing to force the Landing in its entirety on the residents of Gosford and the Central Coast. The so called “naysayers” are objecting only to Stages two and three of the proposal, because of the detrimental visual impact these stages will have on the Gosford Waterfront and the

subsequent loss of public access to a substantial portion of the waterfront. These very “naysayers” believe the waterfront should be developed with

the intention of providing better public facilities and amenities. In essence, the waterfront should be the front yard of Gosford City, so Mr Kilpatrick’s aside comment “not in my backyard” should be, in reality, “not in our front yard”.

he Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) are concerned that some erroneous information is being broadcast about the construction of the Performing Arts Precinct as part of Stage One of The Landing project in Gosford.

Precinct is planned for the town side of Dane Dr, not the water side. The south end of Gosford has never been officially

’ve acknowledged the reality of the Greenhouse effect as far back as 1945, but I’m not raising that issue now.

What concerns me is the odd behaviour of Cr Jim Macfadyen and sometimes Cr Peter Freewater. Both, I’m told, also believe in the Greenhouse effect. In the Coast Community News of July 16, Jim actually mentions “50 Local Government Areas in NSW that are affected by sea level rise”. Yet both he and Freewater voted to rescind a Council decision they’d supported to warn potential buyers of the risk these two councillors

deemed

real. Why did both Macfadyen and Freewater go to water? Could it be because there’s a Council election coming up? Was it for the votes of the owners of “Up to 9,000 properties” who’ve been making a loud noise?

What about the cost to all future residents who will pay the costs incurred for not warning purchasers about the danger? So whom does this Latter Day Pontius Pilate pair blame for their timid backing away from policies in which they sincerely believe? Let’s blame the State Government. They’re back to the Infants School playground excuse: “They made me do it, Miss”. Email, 27 Jul 2012 Norman Hanscombe, Narara

Email, 26 Jul 2012 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

Performing Arts Precinct has potential

It is evident that some good citizens of this region are vigilant in trying to safeguard the beauty of this region and we hope that such people will always be prepared to fight for what is best. But it is important that the following details are not ignored: The Performing Arts

Freewater and Macfadyen

listed as heritage. The Memorial Park is to be incorporated in, and enhanced by, the cultural precinct. There is a public garden area included in the plan for this area. Senior members of the indigenous community have referred us to the stream that had previously flowed into Brisbane Waters in the area in question, but there has been no reference to sacred sites. If the people of Gosford allow something splendid to be built on this site, it will advertise this area as a place committed to culture and great entertainment. New workers coming here will know that their children can have a top education in music. As visitors approach the town they will see that we have more than playing fields, beautiful beaches and splendid bush. At long last, a missing aspect of our culture will have been added and we will have a truly diverse and rich society Do not forget, if Sydney had only considered issues of heritage, existing businesses and the proximity to the water, the Sydney Opera House would never have been built. We hope everyone will open their minds to a chance to do something truly memorable in this region. Email, 6 Aug 2012 Claire O’Connor, West Gosford

Advertisement misrepresents facts write in response to Margaret Pontifex’s letter on Mangrove Mountain which appeared in Coast Community News on July 30.

I represent Verde Terra, an experienced resource recovery company in charge of the redevelopment of Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Course and the landfill operation. In her letter, Ms Pontifex expresses concern about Mangrove Mountain becoming a garbage dump, based on an advertisement that features incorrect and misleading information. As a result, the golf course redevelopment has been wrongly linked to a garbage site referred to in the advertisement. The facts are: An online site placed an advertisement featuring incorrect data that lists a Verde Terra telephone number, and Verde Terra is actively pursuing legal action against this online site for misrepresentation. New management took

control of Verde Terra in July 2011, and the company is aware that there is a level of misunderstanding around the operation and we are taking swift steps to address this. For example, last week, we met with the members of Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Club and the Mangrove Mountain and Districts Community Group, including Ms Pontifex, to listen to their feedback and provide an update on the project. Let me assure your readers that Verde Terra takes its responsibility in ensuring the work it undertakes with respect to the on-site landfill meets or exceeds all standards, protocols and procedures very

seriously. Our organisation operates in the safest, most environmentallyfriendly way possible at Mangrove Mountain and the redevelopment project meets all modern landfill engineering requirements. We are committed to reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill, protecting the environment, recovering and recycling materials, and preventing pollution that may impact the community. Verde Terra wants to work closely with the community, Gosford City Council, the trustees for the land (the RSL), the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Club members and all environmental authorities to ensure the golf course, when completed, meets the high expectations held by all these groups. Email, 8 Aug 2012 Mark Butler, Verde Terra

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Erina Chamber calls for parking station T

he Erina Chamber of Commerce has arranged a meeting in late August with Gosford Council to discuss the Chamber’s proposal for public car parking stations in Erina.

“Erina is a commercial hub with hundreds of local businesses and major national companies generating huge employment, yet it still doesn’t have a public car parking station for the thousands of employees that work in Erina every day,” said Erina Chamber

of Commerce president Mr Tim Gunasinghe. “This is a problem that must be fixed. “Gosford, Woy Woy and Terrigal all have public car parking stations and it’s well overdue for Erina to have the same. “People that work at Erina are forced to park

in poorly lit areas, many blocks from their places of business. “We’re talking about a serious commercial hub here with thousands of people affected. “So we’re determined to work with Gosford City Council and have the problem fixed.

“By moving some of the current tennis courts area slightly further along Karalta Rd we would create the space for a public car parking station. “This would also benefit the many people that use the tennis courts or attend games at the Erina Rugby Leagues Club Oval. “It’s an obvious solution that simply makes sense and it’s certainly well

overdue. “The newly formed Erina Chamber Board is determined to drive solutions to several important issues and the first is making safe, convenient

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“After a decade of published corruption allegations naming names, can these Labor Party people be serious when asking for voters to support them yet again after years of political inaction?”

Way back in the year 2000, I stepped into the media and later onto the public footpath outside our NSW Parliament for over four hundred days and many nights.

what my father’s rights of existing use were and how they may be demised. It took a while to perceive the motivation that Council had for pushing for a change of use on my father’s residential house. A rather aspirational development It was in a naive attempt to assist my application, 11923/2001, was accepted father in his fight for entitlements against and promulgated by Gosford City Council the Corrupt Gosford City Council. in an abuse of our due process. I never would have imagined LABOR The application was often identified as Party members and supporters in the misleading in no small way and certainly Gosford Local Government Area would in direct conflict with the regulation of the stand idly by and permit my father and I to Environmental Planning and Assessment experience just how dysfunctional we the Act. peoples have permitted our democratic The instrument which the consent process to become! authority accepted misled anyone looking None of these candidates, Jim at the plan overview and the accompanying Macfadyen sometime Mayor (flouride statement of environmental effects for burden), Katie Smith, Trevor Drake, guidance in their deliberations. George Sidiropoulos, Vicki Scott, Peter This was because they were being McCabe, Liam O'Neill, Patrick Norman, assured by the Council and proponents Paul Malone, and Brad Maisey, favoured that there was no need to provide a by the Labor Party, some on more than shadow diagram because no shade would one occasion, have ever done anything fall on any private residential amenity. overt to address the systemic corruption This was a flat out lie! and political sins against the peoples that Why, when council planning officers I have identified to my readers. are expected to have a working grasp I never expected to experience the lies of the laws governing their conduct, and ballot box betrayal we Australians would they insist on continuing with such are now all so familiar with nationally. malfeasance? I witnessed a council employee trying Especially after the abuse involved to get my bedridden father to sign an in planning applicants accepting the application for a change of use on his disappearance of a residential house with property, a factory, rental shop and its existing use rights is pointed out to residential house in the middle of the them? Umina CBD. The council, and my elected councillors, With the years of hindsight I now have, insisted that it was not the council’s I understand that the council was abusing problem! its power when telling Louis Phillip Verdun They continued to push forward with James that they would fine him $110,000 the systemic abuse of our due process. for non-complying use of his property. More importantly, why would so many The day I discovered Mr Johnathan Labor party elected representatives and Scorgie sitting on my father’s bed was members at the State and Federal levels also around the time I had discovered

turn away from what I have taken to identifying as "political sins against the peoples"? It is not just the Gosford City councillors, but the local Labor Party State member, Marie Andrews who is still politically active, Local Government Minister Harry Woods, Planning Minister and then Deputy Premier Andrew Refshauge, a succession of Premiers after Bob Carr who jumped ship in July 2005 and Morris Iemma, pushed. Nathan Rees once made a show at a public community Cabinet meeting of telling me across the hall at Terrigal he knew all about my issues with Gosford City Council. He went on to add to Labor’s poor reputation in NSW with Kristina Keneally, Planning Minister/Premier, John Della Bosca and John Robertson in their time as both Ministers for the Central Coast and AG John Hatzistergos. I expect they are all still Labor Party members who certainly do not deserve any respect for what they permitted. They do not deserve voter support for the way they continue to ignore even the political sins against the people which Gosford City Council committed under the watch of so many of their Premiers and other senior party members based on what I have reported to politicians, ICAC and the State Ombudsman. I think Labor have a damn hide to field 10 Labor people, many with at least some knowledge of what has transpired under their noses, to sit on the often identified by me as a corrupt council! Edward James 4341 9140 http://gosfordcouncil.tripod.com/

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Feedback sought on highway upgrade at East Gosford oads and Maritime Services (RMS) is inviting feedback from the community on a planned upgrade to the Central Coast Highway (York St) and Frederick St intersection at East Gosford.

“The NSW Government has provided funding for an upgrade to improve safety and traffic flow,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “The Central Coast Highway is the major link between Gosford and Erina and surrounding coastal suburbs. “This planned work will reduce the likelihood of traffic queuing on the highway. “The proposed work includes providing a

dedicated right turn lane into Frederick St for motorists travelling eastbound on the Central Coast Highway. “The proposal also extends the existing shared path along the highway to Albany St as well as improving footpaths and pedestrian facilities on the northern side of the intersection. “A community update showing details of the proposal will be distributed to local residents. “The community is

invited to submit their comments to RMS on the proposed upgrade until Monday, August 27,” Mr Holstein said. Copies of the update are available from the Gosford and Erina motor registries, the RMS Central Coast office at Woy Woy or online at www.rms.gov.au. Media Release, 1 Aug 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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he Central Coast Greens together with Greens MLC Mr David Shoebridge will host a planning forum regarding the implications around the NSW State Government’s Green Paper on Saturday, September 1, at the Central Coast Leagues Club from 10-11am.

Central Coast Greens spokesperson Ms Hillary Morris said the government’s Green Paper has a number of serious implications for communities and environment groups opposing inappropriate development. “Locking the community out of objecting to many

development applications while at the same time increasing the ability of developers to object to planning decisions is simply not fair,” Ms Morris stated. “There is a lack of detail about how the promised community participation in strategic planning is going to occur and it also

appears that the dumping of environmentally sustainable development is one of the objectives of the new planning act,” she said. Media Release, 7 Aug 2012 Hillary Morris, Central Coast Greens

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New team for Central Coast First entral Coast First has unveiled its new look team in the race to the local government elections in September.

Lead candidate, Gosford based psychologist Ian Kilpatrick said he and the team were looking forward to the opportunity to represent the community and make a difference where it counts at Council. Central Coast First is a coalition of independent Coast residents and business owners, nonaligned to the major political parties or vested interest groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Central Coast First is committed to building a brighter future for the Coast through increased local employment opportunities, while preserving and promoting the Coast lifestyle, said Mr Kilpatrick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have put together a

strong team of local residents and business owners, we live in the area, have families in the area and understand the challenges faced by Coast residents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We represent the entire Coast with representatives from the Peninsula to Somersby. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are committed to meeting and consulting with the community so that when we get to Council we can get straight to work addressing the issues that really matter,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Kilpatrick said Central Coast First was committed to ensuring the well- being, safety and satisfaction for the people who live, work or visit the Central Coast, the

provision of a wide range of recreational, social and educational facilities, services and job opportunities for children and youth, the provision of appropriate services and recreational facilities for the retired and aged, and fair representation of the sub-regions within the Gosford City LGA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see firsthand the stresses on families caused by our unemployment rates or the long daily commute to jobs away from the Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is why Central Coast First is committed to creating sensible and sustainable growth and local opportunities that balance the needs of our residents, our local business and the many visitors who

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come to enjoy the Coast way of life,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Kilpatrick. Retiring Gosford Council mayor and Central Coast First representative Cr Laurie Maher said he was delighted that Ian and his team would continue to represent the principals of Central Coast

First Group by focusing on the needs of the Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been a privilege to represent Central Coast First Group at Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I encourage the community to support Ian and his team as they work over the coming years to ensure

the Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s continued growth and the futures of our families, putting the Central Coast First,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr Maher. Media Release, 8 Aug 2012 Amanda Muir, Central Coast First

Candidates invited to discuss The Landing osford Waterfront Action Group (GWAG) has invited a representative from each group or party contesting the Gosford Council elections to attend a public meeting on Monday, August 20, at the Green Point Community Centre.

Candidates will have a chance to speak about and explain their policy on the proposed Landing development.

Each candidate will be given equal time to introduce their policy after which the meeting will be opened to questions from

the public. Tea and coffee will be available at the conclusion of the meeting. Email, 9 Aug 2012 Col Hodgson, GWAG

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Hillary Morris Small business operator in Gosford and Wyong

Kate da Costa University researcher, heritage background

Phocion Vouros Artist, metal worker, President - Greek Community Central Coast Inc.

If elected as the Greens representatives on Gosford Council we would: â&#x20AC;˘ encourage Council to engage in sustainable opportunities where ever possible â&#x20AC;˘ protect community lands for the community â&#x20AC;˘ promote the diversity and richness of our region, incorporating the hinterland â&#x20AC;˘ increase possibilities for residents to participate in Council decisions â&#x20AC;˘ work with business groups to develop low-carbon employment options

Heather Ingram Secretary, animal welfare campaigner

Terry Jones Science and computing teacher

We will campaign to keep public assets in public hands, to work with all stakeholders to revitalize the Gosford CBD, to pursue a Joint Regional Arts strategy to make a concert hall and other arts precincts a real possibility, and a Joint Regional Sports strategy to maximise the use of our great facilities. Contact details: 0418 397 698 email: campaign@gosford.nsw.greens.org.au web: centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au

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Lawrie McKinna to stand for council

awrie McKinna will head a new five member independent team contesting the upcoming Gosford Council elections.

“My ticket is about fair representation across all areas of the electorate, it’s about common sense for Council with a fresh new approach. “My team is a great team. “I have youth, I have experience and above all, which I think is really important, I have a woman’s perspective. “I have three strong women who will contribute to my campaign, contribute to Council if we can get them over the line. “I feel there have been some elements of the Council that have not focused on the overall good of the city. “I think I bring common sense. “I bring a game plan and I want to focus on the goals and objectives. “I want to be able to position Council in the best interest of everyone. “I want to be able to work in with the other levels of government to get the best outcome for this Council,” said Mr McKinna. Team McKinna consists of Gabrielle Bowles, Sue Dengate, Deborah Warwick and Nick Hagistefanis. Lawrie has been married to his wife Christine for 31 years.

They moved to Australia from Scotland in 1986 and became citizens in 2007. They have two sons and two grandchildren. Lawrie said he fell in love with the Central Coast when he moved here in 2005 as the Inaugural coach of the Central Coast Mariners. Lawrie said he feels he would be a great addition to Council as his experience in leadership has seen him acknowledged with numerous awards in football and community. In 2008, Lawrie was recognised for his work in the community by being awarded the Rotary award for Vocational Excellence for outstanding success in Sports Management and Coaching while reinforcing at all times the analogous relationship between sport and living successfully in the wider community. With his sons and their families relocating to the Coast as well, he said he understands the needs to help create more opportunities for families to live and work on the Coast. Gabrielle Bowls has been married to husband Graham for eight years and has five

children. Their family lives in Niagara Park and her children attend the local primary school. She has owned a local family business on the Peninsula for the past eight years. Gabrielle has played soccer locally for the past 17 years and is currently playing women’s premier league for Avoca Football Club where she has been women’s coordinator for approximately five years and club registrar for the last two years. As Cr Chris Holstein’s daughter, Ms Bowles said growing up watching local government from the sidelines has given her the advantage of understanding more than the average 30 year old would about how Council works. She said she was looking forward to being involved in Gosford moving forward and growing in a sensible and sustainable way that benefits the residents of Gosford City local government area. Deborah Warwick lives and works in Gosford and grew up on the Central Coast. She has been fortunate to have worked locally for the majority of her working life and said she is committed to

the revitalisation of Gosford city centre for the countless flow on benefits that would be generated for the broader community. She is a volunteer board member with numerous not for profit organisations which work toward improving conditions in Gosford for business, youth and community and has been associated with many of these for some years. Deb has a son at university and said she would love to see greater employment and other opportunities to keep young people on the Coast as well as reduce the large

number of commuters who leave the region for work every day. Sue Dengate first moved to the Central Coast in January 1970 living at Avoca for 12 years and then Umina for the remaining time. She is a mother to three children and has six grandchildren. Sue has been a scuba diving instructor for 24 years and involved with various community and not for profit groups. Her greatest achievement has been her involvement in the Central Coast Artificial Reef Project and the eventual

successful scuttling of the ex HMAS Adelaide which was a 12 year battle. Most of Sue’s professional life has revolved around business management from both an operational and HR perspective, specialising in business advice to franchisees. With her business background Sue said she was mindful of the impact that Council decisions can have on small business and also sees the need to grow employment opportunities on the Central Coast. Nick Hagistefanis was born and bred on the Coast with his family having owned and operated a local business since 1983. He said he understands the importance of community and the issues we are all facing. He and his wife Soula have two young children and are well respected for the amount of support and sponsorship they give back to the community. Having grown up in Woy Woy, he said he would like to see more representation for the Peninsula. Media Release, 6 Aug 2012 Lawrie McKinna, Team McKinna

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Council adopts Avoca master plan G

osford Council has adopted the Avoca Beach Southern Foreshore Master Plan following extensive community consultation.

Council also resolved, at its meeting of Tuesday, August 7, to investigate funding sources to implement the actions of the master plan. The Avoca Beach Progress Association made representations on behalf of the Avoca Beach Community to Gosford Council in 2007 with the desire for Council to prepare a master plan for the southern beach foreshore and park area around the

Surf Life Saving Club. The area is heavily utilised but in a poor condition, and required infrastructure to support highly utilised patronage. A number of community meetings were held and the draft master plan was placed on public exhibition twice to ensure substantial input was gained from the community in the development of the master plan. Two public meetings took place in May 2010, when 85

people attended. At these meetings, considerable discussion occurred in relation to the community’s needs and desires for the area. Forty four feedback forms were also received after the meeting. The main points of concern were the retainment of the village atmosphere and the green space, the opening up of the green space along the beach foreshore for the provision An artist’s impression of the Avoca foreshore

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of a walkway, the upgrade of the Southend Park car park, public toilet facilities and picnic shelter, disabled access to be considered throughout the site, an increase of opportunities to walk and cycle around Avoca to take the pressure off the parking, the retainment of parking numbers, rather than providing more, foreshore stabilisation, divert stormwater drainage from rock pool, more park furniture, garbage bins, shade trees, bicycle parking, picnic shelters and barbecues, the consideration of ‘greener’ surfaces for Southend Park car park to allow water penetration and safe pedestrian access to and from the beach. These points were drafted into the Master Plan taking into consideration the site constraints and advice from Council’s engineers. The draft master plan was taken to another community meeting in September 2010 of which 28 people attended

and 13 feedback forms were received. Based on those comments, the draft master plan was amended and placed on public exhibition for the first time in March last year. Forty five submissions were received on the Draft Master Plan expressing the community’s opposition and-or support for the proposal. In addition, a number of further suggestions were provided by the community on how to improve the proposal based on local knowledge and observations. It was suggested that the existing vehicle access ramp onto Avoca Beach be upgraded to accommodate an all abilities beach access ramp, seating and additional stepped access on to Avoca Beach be provided within the foreshore stabilisation and a viewing platform and wider footpath be provided to the east of the surf club adjacent the rock platform.

Council reviewed the master plan again based on the submissions and placed the Draft Master Plan back on public exhibition in February this year. Eleven submissions were made on the revised draft Master Plan with substantial support from the community and a few additional suggestions. The plan was adopted with notes to investigate the option of a permanent fixed shelter and hard surface paving instead of tree planting and turf between the car park west of the surf club and Avoca Beach, to investigate options for stormwater harvesting and retention in Southend Park car park in additional to the use of permeable surfaces and the Vine St exit to be narrowed and a note added to install stops signs on Vine St and one way signs on Vale Ave. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.33, 7 Aug 2012

Lisarow sub division application refused osford Council has refused a development application for the sub division of six rural lots in Taylor Rd, Lisarow.

The application was rejected on the grounds that the proposal was not compliant with the minimum size lot under Clause 18 of IDO No 122 and DCP 130 Subdivision of Rural and Non-Urban Land, it was inconsistent with the provisions of the draft Gosford LEP 2009 and objectives of the 7 (c2) zone and DCP 130, and the desired character

of the locality. The applicant proposed that lots one to three have an area of 600 m2 lot four have an area of 661 m2, lot 5 have an area of 694m2 and lot six would contain the balance of the site with an area of 1.0875ha. According to Gosford Council’s report of Tuesday, August 6, the application was identical

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New library with a new Kincumber Nautical system for Kariong Village wins award osford City Libraries’ Kariong Branch will relocate to the Kariong Youth Centre under an Open Library model, following a decision made by Gosford councillors at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, August 7.

Kariong has a population of 6200 and of this number, 1400 are registered users of Gosford City Library. Sixty-five per cent of these library members use Kariong as their main library with the majority of the remaining 35 per cent using either Erina or Woy Woy. The present library is open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am until 5pm for a total of 31 hours per week. The Library will be open when the Youth Centre Office is staffed, ie 10am to 6pm week days as well as three hours on Saturday

mornings. The library will be staffed for 20 hours during this period, which will include times suitable for after school student usage. When the Open Library is unattended, entry would be by swipe card which would be available to library members. A CCTV and electronic registry of door access would provide for security of the library. Gosford Council Agenda SF.20, 7 Aug 2012

Regional library project progresses osford Council has resolved to place the responsibility for the City Centre Regional Library Project into the hands of the director of environment and planning as part of the city centre team projects.

Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, August 7, also requested that a presentation of proposals on how the library may link with the university be brought back to Council at the earliest possible time. The item was considered at the Strategy-Policy Workshop held on May 29. Council, at its meeting of March 27, resolved to progress the development of a Regional Library, additional office accommodation, commercial space (including University space), car parking and associated ancillary facilities on the Council owned land north of and adjacent to the Council’s Administration

Building in Mann St. The general manager asked councillors to confirm their resolution to construct the new library on the site adjacent to the Council chambers, as per the resolution of Council. During the discussion three options were canvassed: develop the site to incorporate the Regional Library, incorporate the development in option one with a development on the Council Chambers site or develop the above two sites with the third site along Georgiana Terrace. Mayor Cr Laurie Maher confirmed that the library should be built on the site adjacent to Council’s

Administration Building as per the original Council resolution. The councillors did not specify what they thought should be built but did not endorse the plans that were tabled on the night which related to the previous resolution of Council. There was agreement that a Council Committee be formed to investigate these sites and the potential for public private partnerships in the development if the cost was to exceed available funds, and to later organise for concept plans for the developments. Gosford Council Agenda SF.15, 7 Aug 2012

incumber Nautical Village won Best Manufactured Home VillageEstate and the Award of Excellence at the 2012 Caravan and Camping Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, on July 25, at the Fairmont Resort in Leura.

Caravan, Camping and Touring Industry and Manufactured Housing Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) CEO Lyndel Gray said the awards were an acknowledgement of excellence in the quality of products and services within the industry in NSW. There were 23 winners amongst the 54 finalists and five businesses achieved commendation awards. Gray said that the awards were a testament to the

strength of the industry and its operators. “Judges commented that Kincumber Nautical Village has proven the test of time,” said Gray. “The homes are well maintained and the residents are involved and interested in their community. “Kincumber is a great example of how a village can flourish under good management. More than 230 industry members from across NSW

assembled at the Fairmont Resort where the Awards of Excellence served as a grand finale to a two day conference titled Still Ahead of the Game that ran from July 23 to 25. “I congratulate all this year’s winners, who have set excellent standards for our sector and for tourism in NSW,” Gray said. Media Release, 6 Aug 2012 Allison Moller, Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW

Debenham Rd reopened ollowing the completion of repairs to the road embankment on Debenham Rd at West Gosford, the road was reopened to through traffic on Saturday, August 4.

The work included the upgrade of the roadside drainage, replacement of the damaged embankment, installation of protection fencing and resurfacing of the affected roadway. Council has thanked road users and local residents for their patience

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New activities officer at Tarragal Glen

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enry Kendall High School students participated in a uniquely adapted version of the Olympic Games at Northcott Disability Services’ annual Senior Athletics Carnival on Tuesday, August 7.

Held at the home of Sydney Olympic Park, the Athletics Carnival was an opportunity for students with disabilities from across the state to gather and compete with their peers in an accessible carnival environment, modified especially for young people with physical disabilities. Students participated in a variety of adapted athletics and track events

including wheelchair sprints, relays, obstacle races and bean bag races, as well as adapted field events such as discus and shot put. The carnival accommodated for all levels of abilities, with students competing against each other according to their age and ability. “Many schools and families rely on Northcott’s annual Athletics Carnivals to

provide children and young adults with a disability the opportunity to represent their schools and be able to participate in and enjoy sport on a level playing field,” said Northcott Disability Services recreation worker Ms Samantha Jones. Media Release, 6 Aug 2012 Nikki Beltran, Northcott Disability Services

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combined with her wealth of experience has certainly already enhanced the lives of all of our residents here in the Manor.” Since Kerry’s recent introduction to Tarragal Glen, she has created a full agenda of new and exciting events on a daily basis for the 70 residing residents aged between 76 and 96 years of age to participate in. These activities include gentle exercise in the parklands, art classes, trivia nights, day trip excursions, movie afternoons, happy hour and even reminiscing workshops, which have been dubbed ‘show and tell’. The families of the resident’s and residents alike have been have been happily reporting to Steve about the positive impact that the new service offering has had and how well it complements the

new local charity in East Gosford was officially opened on Tuesday, August 7, which will provide counselling, healing and relaxation therapies to people who have suffered trauma.

Evolve Wellness will specialise in helping women who have been a victim of domestic violence as well as people with financial constraints. “The services being offered by Evolve Wellness will help people who are

struggling to rebuild their lives following major trauma,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. “While it is sad that services like these are needed in our community, it’s heartening to know

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talk, National Disability Insurance Scheme campaign director Mr John Della Bosca will then explain how the Scheme will operate and assist the hearing impaired. Key note speaker National Acoustic Laboratories director Professor Harvey Dillon will take the floor from 11:25am and will speak on

new ways in which people with hearing loss can be helped. After lunch, audience members will be invited to visit Trade Tables and the Australian Hearing Bus outside the club and chat with audiologists and hearing device suppliers. Ambassador for ‘Don’t DIS my ABILITY’ Mr Steve Ripley will challenge

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Point Clare community members win awards

Grammar School visits Beijing

hree members of the Point Clare Public School community won awards earlier this month at the Hunter-Central Coast Education Week Awards Ceremony.

entral Coast Grammar School was the only school in NSW and one of only four in Australia to join students from 24 countries for a cultural glimpse of China at the 2012 International Student Summer Camp in Beijing.

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(BMEC), with the aim of expanding communication among Chinese and overseas students. CCGS was the largest Australian school participant with 18 students and two staff. “Most of the tour group hadn’t visited China before and some had never been overseas,” said accompanying teacher Belinda Ho. “The lift off was equal parts thrilling and terrifying. “The Camp provided an amazing opportunity for our students to experience Chinese culture as well as socialise with a diverse mix of young people in their age group from all over the world. “The expansive Beijing University campus provided plenty of opportunities for students to mix and mingle. “The Night of International Friendship was a particular highlight and included sampling food from participating nations,” said Ms Ho. Students had lessons in Mandarin, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and traditional handcrafts such as Chinese knots, painting and mask making. There were visits to the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and the iconic National Stadium.

The group had fun haggling over the price of exotic starfish and scorpion skewers at the night markets and tasting the signature dish, Peking Duck. “CCGS was delighted when Grace Dennis Year 10 was chosen from the Australian contingent to represent Australia at the Opening Ceremony and completely ecstatic when the announcement was made that Liam Loader Year 9 had successfully auditioned for the role of hosting the Closing Ceremony; a great honour for our school and Australia,” said Ms Ho. Liam commented: “The camp offered so many new experiences; this was just another opportunity to try something different.” “I never imagined I’d be successful. “I was totally overwhelmed to have been chosen.” Ms Ho said: “I’m sure the students will look back on this opportunity to connect with Chinese and international cultures as an unforgettable experience that has increased their empathy and respect for diversity. “While our students can gain global perspective through participation in the Student Exchange program and international tours, this was the first time the school had toured to China, so it was pretty special.” Email, 8 Aug 2012 Joan Redmond, CCGS

Linda Willer received an award for her selfless service to Point Clare students, staff and community over many years. Bob Jeffery was recognised for his outstanding contribution to developing improved literacy skills in students through long term volunteering in the school tutoring program and Cheryl Barany for her dedication to students of Point Clare

in religious education over 20 years displaying care, concern, energy and compassion throughout. “There are so many people making a meaningful contribution every day, but it is nice once a year to recognise people on behalf of the school community,” said principal Mr David Harris. Newsletter, 7 Aug 2012 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

Chertsey gets grant for pathway hertsey Public School has been successful in receiving a grant of $30,000 to construct a pedestrian pathway and install a new gate and railings into the school from Willow Rd up to and past Chertseydale Cottage.

“At present, you might have noticed parents with prams and toddlers having to enter the school via the driveway entrance,” said principal Mr John Anderson. “This has caused me great concern, and it’s great to know that parents will soon have a safer option.

“It’s also good to know that it will be constructed to disability standards and so be suitable for wheelchair access.” Newsletter, 6 Aug 2012 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

Gosford shares vouchers with Mangrove he students of Gosford Public School have been collecting Coles vouchers this year but with a different goal in mind.

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vouchers with Central Mangrove Public School. This school has far fewer students than Gosford Public and so cannot collect as many vouchers. By advertising the donation of the vouchers, Gosford Public School has been able to collect many more than usual and now has four shopping bags crammed full of vouchers to deliver. The vouchers will be delivered to Central Mangrove Public School at 9.15am on Wednesday, August 22. Media Release, 7 Aug 2012 Sven Wright, DET

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Narara Valley student takes executive role

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Year 11 student from Narara Valley High School together with a Merewether High School student, stepped into the shoes of the Hunter Central Coast relieving regional director Mr Frank Potter on Wednesday, August 1, as part of the Regional Executive for a Day program, an off-shoot of the statewide Director-General for a Day program.

Laura Vilensky from Narara Valley and Bryony Beal from Merewether were chosen based on their applications for the annual program, which allows talented student leaders to experience first-hand what’s involved in running a NSW Government Department and its components. Students are assessed on their leadership experience, personal qualities, areas of

interest, and what they hope to learn if selected. Laura’s application referred to her role as a School Prefect, and to mentoring roles in and out of school, while Bryony is a Peer Support Leader. Laura said she was eager to learn what it took beyond study and qualifications to achieve a career teaching young children or teaching about healthy living and

sport. Narara Valley High School principal Mr Andrew Eastcott said Laura had demonstrated a great capacity to balance a wide range of commitments, including school leadership and mentoring roles. Media Release, 31 Jul 2012 Sven Wright, DET

School band performs for the elderly

embers of the Green Point Christian College band performed for members of the Woodport nursing Home on Thursday, August 2.

The members of the band played a half hour concert for the entertainment of residents. Many of the audience clapped along and tapped

their feet in time to the tunes and one elderly lady exclaimed “I love this!” The students enjoyed some time to chat afterwards, with Daniel

Omayao commenting “It’s great to see the sense of humour they have”. Newsletter, 9 Aug 2012 Wayne Parks, Green Point Christian College

entral Coast Grammar School celebrated the Planet Ark Schools Tree Day recently by running competitions for junior school students with the aim of fostering respect for the natural environment and for the children to consider the vital role trees play in creating a healthy planet.

Kindergarten created Lorax (The Lorax is a book by Dr Seuss. The Loraxs’ job is to Speak for the Trees) masks, Years 1 and 2 made tree collages, Year 3 and 4 constructed banners and Years 5 and 6 made papermaché pots. The highlight for two winning entries from each class was planting natives such as kangaroo paws and banksias at the top of Arundel Rd to beautify the area which had been cleared for recent road works along Central Coast Highway. While the muscle was employed by the maintenance team who

prepared the ground and gave a talk on best practice, the children enjoyed getting their hands dirty planting, mulching and watering the beds. These trees on the highway frontage will provide a pleasant outlook for the commuters who drive past the school each day. Junior school teacher Rita Boys-Smith said: “This is the second year we have run the competition and participation has increased a hundred fold.” “The students had a wonderful time making their projects, class time

was allocated to discuss environmental issues and families were invited to become involved too. “Planting a tree creates a personal connection to place. “This has proved true for last year’s winners who planted native glasses and bushes to regenerate the banks of Erina Creek, which runs through our school campus. “The children often visit the area to check on the health of their plants and to see how much they have grown,” said Rita. Email, 8 Aug 2012 Joan Redmond, CCGS

Chertsey student wins ten iPads J

essica O’Donnell of Chertsey Primary School has won 10 iPads for her school in a savings tip competition.

Jessica entered the Commonwealth Bank’s Be a Dollarmite contest by submitting a practical savings tip in up to 25 words. Her winning entry was one of 50 across Australia

that took joint second prize. It read: “Keep It, Save It, Bank It”. The iPads and $1000 for the school will be presented by Jane Cassidy from the bank at a special assembly. The school will use the

tablets for enrichment and learning difficulties programs. Media Release, 7 Aug 2012 Sven Wright, DET

Out & About

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Emu chicks born in wildlife park

Club assaults down by nearly 50%

ix emu chicks have been born at the Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga.

Head ranger Ms Karen Anderson said “Male emus incubate the eggs for two months so we had been expecting daddy emu to emerge with them”. “Two weeks ago, daddy emu brought his brood of six to meet amazed staff and visitors. “He can be very fierce in protecting his hatchlings, but doesn’t mind us looking after them for him, so our rangers have taken over the job for him and have been

busily providing around the clock care. “Daddy emu makes a nest of leaves in the bush all ready to incubate the eggs for two months, hardly eating or drinking anything during this time. “Once the eggs hatch, it’s his job for six months to teach these chicks everything he knows about finding food and water. “The chicks are cute with their cream and brown stripes and have already

doubled their hatched weight. “By the time they are seven months, they will lose this camouflage and look just like dad. “All the other emus have been keeping a watchful eye on the chicks, often poking their heads over the fence to see the new arrivals,” she said. Media Release, 7 Aug 2012 Jill Perry, Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park

he number of assaults in clubs on the Central Coast has fallen more than 47 per cent since its peak in 2004 thanks to the industry’s zero tolerance approach to misbehaviour.

New statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) show assaults in registered clubs on the Central Coast have decreased from their peak of 161 in 2004, to 85 incidents last year. The number of incidents at clubs state-wide is also down more than 44 per cent since the 2004 peak. ClubsNSW chairman Mr Peter Newell met with local clubs at Gosford RSL on Thursday, August 9, to discuss the measures introduced that have proved so successful in driving down incident rates. “Local clubs have done an outstanding job over the past decade reducing poor behaviour. “By taking a tough, zero tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour, the message has been well and truly heard by those who previously thought it was acceptable to play up at their local club. “Clubs pride themselves

on being family friendly venues, as well as a home to local community groups and charity meetings. “The decision to invest in high profile security has certainly helped local clubs weed out the trouble makers. “I’m also impressed by the tough penalties clubs have been issuing to anyone who has misbehaved at their local club. “Once a few hoons have had their membership torn up and issued 12 month suspensions, word quickly spreads that clubs are no place to indulge in drunken misbehaviour. “Local clubs have also invested in safety measures such as enhanced lighting, better parking facilities and responsible service of alcohol training for bar staff which has helped to significantly reduce the number of incidents. “Some of the credit for the fall in incidents must also go to local police who have worked closely with clubs to develop measures that

target those who think its ok to play up at their local club. “Clubs feel confident contacting the police, knowing their concern will be taken seriously and also as a priority. “You only need to look at just how many families and young women are now visiting their local club to see that clubs’ zero tolerance approach to misbehaviour is having the desired effect,” said Mr Newell. Gosford RSL Club operations manager Mr Peter Hall said the club had installed an extra 15 cameras, employed their own security and given extra staff training to ensure security was well beyond industry requirements. ‘’The directors are also taking a sterner line and we don’t have a lot of dramas here because of our tight procedures; people know we don’t tolerate misbehaviour.” Media Release, 8 Aug 2012 Anita Balalovski, Clubs NSW

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Federal funding for reptile and horse projects

he Australian Reptile Park and Glenworth Valley Horse Riding Pty Ltd will receive funding as part of a package of 77 innovative tourism projects across Australia to be supported by the Gillard Government.

“Both the Reptile Park and Glenworth Valley Horse Riding are iconic Central Coast tourist attractions,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. “This funding will go towards making these facilities even more popular, attracting more visitors to our region and pouring more dollars into our local economy,” she said. More than $63,000 will go to the Reptile Park to help design and build a Reptilian Adventure Playground. An attraction within an attraction, the Reptilian Adventure Playground will feature a Ball Python tail slippery dip, frog rocking features, interpretive walls with games and activities and a climb on kangaroo sculpture. One hundred and ten thousand dollars will go towards Glenworth Valley Horse Riding’s Outdoor Adventures Eco-Cabin Development Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures will diversify and enhance its tourism product by introducing innovative

eco-wilderness cabins. As Australia’s largest outdoor adventure centre, GVOA welcomes 83,000 visitors annually. The cabins will increase overnight visitation by up to 20 per cent, bringing much needed economic and employment outcomes for the Central Coast. Ms O’Neill said the projects would contribute to the Australian Government’s priorities for building tourism industry resilience, productivity and quality. “A thriving tourism industry is at the heart of a healthy Central Coast economy,” she said. “Both the Reptile Park and Glenworth Valley Horse Riding attract domestic and international travellers. “Once completed, these new projects will provide an enhanced tourism experience both for first time and frequent visitors,” said Ms O’Neill. Media Release, 8 Aug 2012 Peter McCabe, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

Out & About

Brackets and Jam B

rackets and Jam’s regular monthly music event was held on Friday, August 3, in the mud brick kiosk on Kincumba Mountain.

Considering it was winter, Brackets and Jam organisors said they were extremely happy with the turnout of around 150 people. Spokeperson Mr Noel Plummer said that “numbers normally drop a little in winter, but we are trying a few new ideas to entice people along during the colder months”. “For the first time, we trialled an outdoor heater for those that like to be outside on the veranda and this proved very popular. “This year, we have revamped the musical lineup and this has also proven very popular, our aim being to make our Brackets and Jam nights as irresistible as possible to get people out at this time of year. “Once there, patrons find it is not as cold as they feared, especially those that are compelled by the music to get up and dance and at our last event almost everyone was up dancing. “We had great music

created by the amazing multi-instrumental talents of Deter Moore and Paul Robert Burton, this was only the third time these two

on the night were local, from the Central Coast except for the Ollie Moylette Trio who had come up from Bondi who also people could not

musical geniuses had played together, something which should have happened a long time ago but hopefully will many times in the future. “All the musicians playing

resist to dance to. “Also playing were David J Bull, who teaches guitar in Woy Woy, and Chris Brookes. “One thing I can always

say about Brackets and Jam events is that the musicians always have a great time playing for us as our audience is always

very enthusiast, plus they love the venue,” said Mr Plummer. Email, 9 Aug 2012 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

Kincumber Festival

incumber is gearing up for a week of festivities leading up to the Kincumber Festival’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, September 15.

The festival will include a family outdoor movie night at Kincumber Primary School on Saturday, September 8, a free community picnic with fun and games for children on Sunday, September 9, on Kincumba Mountain, a dinner dance at the Kincumber Hotel on Tuesday, September 11,

Live and Local at Lizottes on the Wednesday night, a Heritage Walk on the Friday and the big event on the

Saturday. There will be entertainment, rides, a children’s corner with craft

and storytelling and lots more at Waterford Village and the Youth Centre. Email, 27 Jul 2-12 June Galea, Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre

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