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Major intersections to be upgraded ember for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Member for Mr Wyong Darren Webber have announced that the NSW government will deliver a complete upgrade of Wyong Rd.

Mr Spence said this t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, June 12, Wyong Council was a great win for the adopted a revised organisational structure which builds upon people of the Central major changes adopted in November last year.

The restructure aims to achieve an equitable distribution of responsibilities across the organisation. It also attempts to support council’s strategic priorities, in particular, a renewed focus on stimulating local economic development. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the changes would allow council to maximise the community’s value for money. “It clearly shows our increased focus on commercial activities and functions, as opposed to a traditional public service provision role,” he said. In terms of Infrastructure and Operations, the new structure will allow resources to be dedicated to the areas of major concern raised through recent community consultation. These are roads, lakes - natural areas and drainage. The new waterways group will be in a position to dedicate resources to

lake improvements and put a concerted effort into drainage issues that previously have been of a lower priority. The changes also mean there will be no unit dealing specifically with the environment. Instead, Wyong Council general manager Mr Michael Whittaker said the environment would become entrenched in the roles of 1,200 council staff members. “Having [the environment] in one area makes people think it’s only one person’s job,” Mr Whittaker said. “We need everyone to understand that they have responsibility for the environment.” The Sport, Leisure and Recreation Unit will become Community, Business and Tourism under the restructure and will focus on those community services that are a business. This will incorporate pools, recreation centres, childcare and in future, cemeteries. The unit will also

provide a central focus on tourism, identifying and assisting in grasping opportunities that will impact the Wyong Shire. Open Space will be renamed Open Space and Recreation to more accurately reflect its function. Council has also adopted a reduced target for total full time staff equivalent numbers of 1,000 by the end of 2016 2017, while resolving that no existing permanent award staff member would be impacted by the change. The restructure continues the trend to decrease middle management with the number of service unit managers reducing from 20 in 2011, to 26 in 2012, and 19 from the adoption of the latest structure. Staff and staff representation groups now have the opportunity to comment on the restructure.

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to get them underway,” he said. “This year we have a total of $5.6 million allocated, including $800,000 in progress planning for the

Wyong Council Agenda 4.6, 12 Jun 2013 Wyong Road - Pacific Highway Intersection

intersection upgrades at Tumbi Rd and Mingara Dr, a further $800,000 in progress planning for the Enterprise Dr intersection, and $4 million for Pacific Highway.” Construction funding will be allocated in the 2014/2015 budget and will begin in the same year. “The Liberal members across the Central Coast have made sure that the needs of the region continue to be a priority and today we see evidence that the NSW government is listening,” Mr Spence said. Media release, 18 Jun 2013, Laurie Alexander, Office of Chris Spence MP

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Future of Hardys Bay RSL Club to be discussed The future of the Hardys Bay RSL and Citizens Club will be discussed at an extraordinary general meeting from 10am on Sunday, June 16. The meeting will provide an update on the current negotiations to sell the property of the club and enter into an agreement which would allow it to continue to trade at its present location. Should these negotiations be unsuccessful, it is highly likely that the club would be forced to close, according to Hardys Bay Residents Group spokesman Mr Allan Wilson. Whatever the outcome of the meeting, the club will require funds to meet its own current liabilities, including entitlements to the staff who are presently working, he said. The club was built in 1983 and houses an 80-plus seated restaurant, lounge bar, gaming room with 15 poker machines, a covered barbecue area, verandas and car parking for over 40 vehicles. “Over the years, a number of fine chefs have graced the club’s restaurant and added

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their individual imprimatur to their respective menus,” said Mr Wilson. “These have included, for instance, highly respected names such as Alex Herbert, Brian Lizotte and Michael Stride. “In more recent times, the Bay Leaf Bistro, as it is now known, has benefited from a cosmetic makeover, giving it a fresh new appearance,” he said. A fundraising function is also being planned for the club for Saturday, June 29, which will feature a performance from a well-known band.

“It will provide the guests with an opportunity to enjoy the excellent food provided by the restaurateur, Dorothee Meyer, who has injected new flavours acquired from her French background,” said Mr Wilson. “It will also enable the patrons to dance the night away and drink a toast to the health and future well-being of this local symbol which has provided so much relaxation for the public for so long,” he said. Email, 6 Jun 2013 Allan Wilson, Hardys Bay Residents Group

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Sports camp parking to be monitored The NSW Government has announced it will monitor visitor parking locations for the Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre at Little Patonga and implement changes if necessary. The Brooklyn Community Association had asked the Member for Hornsby Mr Matt Kean “to take steps to relieve parking congestion at Brooklyn” by moving the centre’s adult pick-up point from Brooklyn to Patonga. Announcing the monitoring plan, Mr Kean said the centre had been hosting school and community groups for 75 years. “These visitors are important for the local Brooklyn community as they bring much-needed business to local shops and cafes. “The Centre is an asset to the village’s tourism industry and we’re happy to work together with the community so everyone can enjoy this beautiful part of the Hawkesbury region. “We don’t believe our clients are causing any problems with parking in Brooklyn – the majority are school children who arrive by bus.” However, Brooklyn Community Association president Mr Robert Arnold said there was a “major parking problem in Brooklyn”. “We have a range of people

who utilise parking for a holiday or multi-day holidays. “We want to look at how the longer term parking can be better handled,” he said. Mr Arnold said conversations had taken place with Mr Kean about a study into Brooklyn’s parking issues and a plan was in place to perform the study. “The Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre in Patonga is just one of the parking issues of about half a dozen different parking requirements that we have. “We want to provide parking for people who are catching the train as well. “Our goal is that if we have medium-term, long-term parking then we move that off what is now our best short-term visitor parking place. “The parking for people travelling to Patonga is right in the centre of Brooklyn so I understand why it is a big issue for the people involved. “These issues have been in Brooklyn for many years and parking has been an issue for many years and there are quite a few people who are passionate about these issues.” Media Statement, 5 Jun 2013 Matt Kean, Member for Hornsby Kaitlin Watts, 23 May 2013 Interviewee: Robert Arnold

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a sensory herb circle, provide seating and a colourful mural for the shed. “Our workshop will be on organic and permaculture principles and how to improve the soil,” said Ms Meredith. “It will be led by local horticulturist Adam McCall, who helped design the garden layout,” she said. The workshop is available by gold coin donation, but enquiries and bookings should be made to Jill Meredith on 4344 2704. Email, 3 Jun 2013 Jill Meredith, Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden

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osford Council has agreed to postpone discussions on the future of the Springﬁeld Quarry until a detailed report addressing community concerns can be provided.

A report will come back to Council outlining options for alternative sites for a resource recovery facility, options for the gradual rehabilitation of the site and the ownership of the land and adjacent parcels. Council will explore a number of alternatives for the use of this site, now and into the future, balancing the ﬁnancial impact of resource recovery activities and ensuring the environmental concerns of residents are addressed. The quarry was initially purchased by Council in 1997 and operated as a sandstone quarry supplying materials for some of Council’s road works. More recently, Council lodged a planning proposal for a Resource Recovery Facility on the site which caused wide spread community disquiet.

Cr Ward echoed Cr Morris’s views and said he didn’t understand why the quarry had to be located in a residential area. “It was very isolated in 1971, it is now very built up,” said Cr Ward. Cr Gabby Bowles said she understood the issue was an emotional one for a lot of people. “It’s fair enough that they’d like to move on with their lives and get back some of their tranquillity,’ said Cr Bowles. “But there is work that will need to take place on this site to remediate it. “That land as it is now is not in a position as it stands to be turned back over to our community. “It’s quite overgrown,” said Cr Bowles. The report on rehabilitation, alternative sites and ownership of adjacent land will come back to Council no later than September. As a result of the deferment, the site will be inactive, with the exception of the removal of the current won materials and storage of material, until a ﬁnal decision is made. The decision to postpone

the discussion was not unanimous, with Crs Bob Ward, Hillary Morris and Vicki Scott opposing the amendment moved by Cr Chris Burke. Cr Morris, who starred the Notice of Motion, said

Springfield Quarry had been around since 1971 and Springfield “is obviously a very different place now”. “The purchase of Springfield Quarry was negotiated specifically for inclusion in the Coastal

Open Space Scheme (COSS) and the purchase price reﬂected this. “I would like to see the return of the quarry to COSS and the community and put an end to this,” said Cr Morris.

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Nine Gosford residents receive top award

ine residents of the Gosford area were recognised on the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List released on Monday, June 10.

Terrigal resident Mr Clifford Smith received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to medicine, particularly in Papua New Guinea, while fellow Terrigal

resident Mr Anthony Collins was awarded an OAM for signiﬁcant service to dentistry and to the community. Ms Evelyn France of Kulnura was awarded an

OAM for service to art and Ms Peggy Docksey was awarded an OAM for service to veterans and their families. Mr Bob Fraser of Holgate was presented with an OAM

for service to the community of the Central Coast and Narara resident Mr John Moriarty was awarded an OAM for service to cricket and the community of the Central Coast. Gosford resident Mr Raymond Southern was awarded an OAM for service to the community of Gosford

and Mr David Williamson, of Erina Heights, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the communities of Terrigal and Erina. Marine Rescue Central Coast unit commander Ms Patricia Fayers, of Wyoming, was one of 11 people to be awarded an Emergency

Services Medal (ESM). Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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ember for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Member for Mr Wyong Darren Webber have announced that the NSW government will deliver a complete upgrade of Wyong Rd.

Mr Spence said this t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, June 12, Wyong Council adopted a revised organisational structure which builds upon was a great win for the people of the Central major changes adopted in November last year.

Coast. “The NSW Government has committed to funding the upgrades of the four pinch-point intersections on Wyong Rd in full, totalling over $100 million,” he said. Mr Webber also said that day after day, motorists sat bumper to bumper on Wyong Rd. “The intersections Wyong Road - Tumbi Road Intersection at Pacific Highway, Enterprise Dr, Mingara to get them underway,” intersection upgrades at Tumbi Rd and Mingara Dr and Tumbi Rd have he said. “This year we have Dr, a further $800,000 in long been identified as problematic, and we are a total of $5.6 million progress planning for the including Enterprise Dr intersection, excited that this budget allocated, has delivered the funding $800,000 in progress and $4 million for Pacific planning for the Highway.” Construction funding will be allocated in the 2014/2015 budget and will begin in the same year. “The Liberal members across the Central Coast have made sure that the needs of the region continue to be a priority and today we see evidence that the NSW government is listening,” Mr Spence said.

Wyong Council Agenda 4.6, 12 Jun 2013 Wyong Road - Pacific Highway Intersection

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he Jan Breydelstadion is the new home of goalkeeper Mathew Ryan after the 21-year-old custodian completed his transfer from the Central Coast Mariners to Belgian Pro League heavyweights Club Brugge on Thursday, May 30.

After ﬂying to Europe earlier in the week to undergo a medical, Ryan put an end to speculation surrounding his playing future by penning a three-season contract with the Blue and Blacks. Ryan becomes the third summer signing for Club Brugge, with the Club’s Sporting Director Arnar Grétarsson labelling the twotime NAB Young Football of the Year as a goalkeeper with “huge potential”. “He [Ryan] has been playing three years for the Australian top team Central Coast Mariners,” Grétarsson said. “Despite his young age he has gathered a lot of experience and he has been elected twice as best goalkeeper of Australia. “This year he has celebrated the title with his team in the A-League. ‘Another asset of Ryan is his attitude and mindset.” Despite Ryan being due to come off contract two days after his signing, the Mariners still managed to negotiate a sizeable transfer

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ormer Central Coast Mariner Tom Rogic was part of the Qantas Socceroo squad that defeated Jordan 4-0 on Tuesday, June 11 in Melbourne.

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fee for the 2013 Hyundai A-League Championship winner. The Club has conﬁrmed the transfer also included a sell-on clause. Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull thanked Ryan for his exemplary service to the Mariners. “Today is a proud day for our Football Club,” Turnbull said. “Club Brugge are one of the most respected Clubs in Europe. “They have a long, proud history and a strong record, like us, of taking players to the next level in their

careers. “We commend Mathew for his effort, professionalism and performances while at the Mariners and wish him great success in the Belgian Pro League and with the Qantas Socceroos in the future.” Ryan joins a distinguished list of former Australian internationals to have played with the 13-time Belgian Champions. Current Sydney FC Head Coach, Frank Farina, and Qantas Young Socceroos mentor, Paul Okon, both spent fruitful spells in West Flanders.

Tom Rogic was given an opportunity when coach Holger Osiek sent him on as a substitute for Brett Holman in the final 10 minutes of the match. Rogic had an immediate impact when he headed the ball to team captain, Lucas Neil who in turn scored the fourth goal for Australia and Lucas Neil’s first for his country, Rogic also showed his ball dribbling skills when he was able to skirt around opposition players to create chances around the box. After the match, Rogic said: “The match probably had the perfect outcome”. “That’s my first game at home so, to get on the park in front of the Australian crowd is very pleasing and I’m happy to get any game time. “I think we dominated the game from start to finish and I think the result showed that. “We got through the game 4-0; a clean sheet with no yellow cards picked up, so I

Minister for Fair Trading Mr Anthony Roberts (centre) with local politicians and Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Competition prize winners

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think on all accounts, it was a very good result for us. “But in saying that, it was only half the job for us and we have a very big game next week,” said Rogic. The Socceroos are now on ten points standing second in their group, but need to do well against Iraq in Sydney on Tuesday night to ensure direct qualiﬁcation for the World Cup in Brazil in

2014. “It’s a massive game, but at the same time, it’s just another game of football. “I think we have a good combination of experience and youth to see us through these matches. “So I think everyone is preparing quite well and it’s only the start of what is a very big week,” he said.

ore than 20 awards across 10 categories were presented to artists at the Gosford Regional Gallery on Sunday, May 26, as part of the Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Competition. Minister for Fair Trading Mr Anthony Roberts presented the awards and praised the extraordinary level of talent on display in

the competition. “What began in 1999 as an awareness-raising exercise among NSW Fair Trading staff and customers has grown into a major Aboriginal art and cultural event today,” said Mr Roberts. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the high standard of competition would beneﬁt

the entire Central Coast community by promoting a better understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage. “This exhibition provides an opportunity for Aboriginal artists to gain recognition of their talents and an exposure that can only enhance their opportunity to pursue their dreams,” he said.

“These artists are the people who will carry the traditions and culture of the local Aboriginal community into the future.” A major cultural event of Reconciliation Week, the Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Exhibition and Competition is now in its 14th year and features artists ranging from school children to professionals.

In addition to the art competition, the event offers a range of cultural activities including an indigenous arts and craft market with music, dancing, a barbeque and market stalls. Mr Roberts said the success of the event was reﬂected in the number of organisations that now use it to open communication

links to the Aboriginal community. “We now have a prize pool of $15,000, thanks to the enormous support the competition enjoys from the community. “I congratulate all the winners on their extraordinary achievements and look forward to following their future careers.”

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Coal trains more polluting than claimed he Central Coast Greens have backed calls from Senator Lee Rhiannon, Hunter Greens and environmental groups for a Special Commission of Inquiry into the changed results in the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s “Particulate Emissions from Coal Trains” report.

The conclusions in the leaked version dated May 24 are believed to contradict those in the released version of May 31, indicating that coal trains are much more polluting than the government claims. Combined with the risk to the Central Coast’s drinking water supply from subsidence of up to 2.6 metres, the Central Coast Greens said the coal mine was not worth the risk to residents’ health. The Wallarah 2 Coal Mine proposed for the Jilliby Valley will have a massive stockpile near Blue Haven and the F3. Coal will be loaded there on to uncovered trains and will head for terminals in Newcastle. According to Central Coast Greens representative Ms Sue Wynn, this stockpile and

the trains would pose a significant health risk. “The ARTC’s leaked report clearly shows that uncovered coal trains pollute the air and put residents’ health at risk, particularly from lung disease and more severe asthma,” Ms Wynn said. Ms Wynn has worked for years with Hunter environment groups, such as the Coal Terminal Action Group and the Hunter Community Environment Centre, to bring the health costs of coal mining to the attention of authorities. “The Greens are responsible for the current Federal Senate Inquiry into the Health Impacts of Air Quality led by Greens Senator Richard di Natale,” said Ms Wynn. “Current standards are routinely breached in the Hunter, and we

fear that Coast residents will be exposed to more damaging dust from the coal stockpile and uncovered coal trains taking this export coal north.” Director of Public Health for the Central Coast and North Sydney Dr Peter Lewis has written a report strongly critical of the original Wallarah 2 proposal. Dr Lewis said he was concerned about the increase in lung complaints from the rise in air particulates. “It is not just the health of residents in the northern part of the Coast which is at risk – it is our entire drinking water supply,” said Kate da Costa of the Central Coast Greens. “Previously knocked back, and the subject of Barry O’Farrell’s broken promise before

the last election to rule out mining in water catchments, the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine’s new Environmental Impact Study shows that areas above the long-walls are at risk of subsidence of up to 2.6 metres. “The long-walls of the mine will extend under several creeks which feed the Wyong River, the main drinking supply of the entire Central Coast.” The Australian Coal Alliance has engaged

civil engineer Dr Philip Pells to assess the new EIS. “According to Dr Pells, the mining company state that water loss in the valley ‘may be 0.74 megalitres a day’,” said Ms da Costa. “That is 74 thousand litres every day even through the severe droughts. “That’s our town water supply over many years, well beyond the life of the mine.”

Submissions on the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine close on Friday, June 21. There will be a public meeting on June 20 at Niagara Park Community Centre at 7pm. Speakers from the Australian Coal Alliance will attend the public meeting and advice will be offered on submissions. Media release, 13 Jun 2013 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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Work on Cultural Theme Park could start soon yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton has returned home after leading a delegation on a nine day trip to China and said he was confident construction of the Chinese Cultural Village Theme Park project at Warnervale would be brought forward.

Cr Eaton addressed a major event at the newly opened Shanghai Yacht Club on Friday, May 31. Guests included Australia’s consulgeneral in Shanghai Alice Cawte, Austrade’s trade commissioner Liu Bing, Shanghai government officials, a NSW Trade and Investment representative and the top 200 businessmen in Shanghai. Mayor Cr Eaton said Bruce Zhong from the Australia Chinese Theme Park company also gave a speech and announced his organisation had signed a heads of agreement with three major business groups who had promised to support the Cultural Village. “This was a big event in Shanghai, the major social event of the week, and it was attended by 250 people and received significant media coverage,” Cr Eaton said. “The Cultural Village was basically launched onto the world stage and it was certainly very well received. “I am confident that, following this event and the level of support, construction on the first stage can get underway

next year which is a lot earlier than anticipated.” Cr Eaton said the opening of the Chinese Cultural Village would be a significant event in the history of Wyong Shire, with $500 million being invested in a tourism project that has the potential to be a major attraction in NSW. Cr Eaton also said the trip led to significant interest from potential investors in Council’s concept for a regional airport and for the

establishment of an International University at Warnervale. “We have certainly forged some strong links now with the powerful Shanghai government, which will benefit the region in the long term when it comes to major investment and economic opportunities,” Cr Eaton said. “The Shanghai Government was particularly keen to hear about our regional airport concept, especially given

the proposed location close to the Cultural Village. “I got the impression they were very interested in exploring potential funding opportunities.” In Beijing, the delegation met with the Chinese Entrepreneurs’ Foundation which recently visited Wyong Shire, and Cr Eaton said he was encouraged when it came to investment opportunities regarding the International University proposal. “This is still very much in the planning stage, but we are talking about 7,000 students – both local and international –

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Tourism plan has no place for Peninsula The Peninsula will not have any significant place in the future of tourism on the Central Coast, according to a tourism opportunity plan released last month. Instead, the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan Iists Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and The Entrance as its major tourism nodes. The Peninsula’s potential was identified as its aquatic centre in Woy Woy, and whale watching and photo opportunities at Ettalong and Woy Woy. A Brisbane Water Adventure Cluster has also been listed as a possible investment opportunity which would include the development of a series of water based activities such as cruise operations and jet boating activities on Brisbane Water. Five opportunities were identified as catalyst projects which are expected to have a significant impact towards supporting sustainable tourism growth in the region. These catalyst projects comprise a motorsport precinct under consideration for development in the Wyong LGA, the construction of a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy, a tourism hub at The Entrance, a tourism precinct at Mt Penang and the waterfront development at Gosford. Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan. “This document has identified new investment and development

Staples Lookout, one of the few areas identified as having tourism potential on the Peninsula

opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,” said Mr Diaz. “Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline. “Central Coast Tourism will work

together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,” he concluded. Central Coast Tourism has

issued an open invitation to the local community and businesses who would like to provide input into the direction of tourism on the Central Coast to attend one of two workshops to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

The workshops will be used to provide information for the development of a new Destination Management Plan, which will provide an agreed vision for the direction of the tourism industry during the period of 2013 to 2016. The last decade saw a high point of 5.3 million visitors to the Central Coast in 2003. However, the number declined to 4.8 million the following year and has reduced further since. Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million. The Tourism Opportunity Plan attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encouraged Australians to travel internationally. The Tourism Opportunity Plan forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-onyear increase of roughly 150,000 visitors. The Plan recommend the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years. Media release, 18 Apr 2013, 7 May 2013 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, April 2013 The Stafford Group

Terrigal company to develop foreshore Redevelopment of the Ettalong Foreshore will be undertaken by Terrigal company Scape Constructions Pty Ltd, Gosford Council has decided. Redevelopment works include construction of a new beach facilities building with a kiosk and public toilets, a new sandstone seawall, a cycleway and footpath, a playground, stormwater drains, landscaping and beach

nourishment. The construction period is 30 weeks with work scheduled to start later this month. The Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment has major funding contributions from council and the Federal Government, and some funding from the NSW State Government. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.15, 7 May 2013 An artist’s impression of part of the redevelopment of the foreshore

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said. “The cooperation agreement will see us promote each other’s cities. “We will also look at doing the same with Qingpu, where we met with six government officials. “Qingpu has a lot in common with Wyong Shire in that it has a number of tourist attractions including lakes and an ancient water town which will be an element of the Cultural Village. “We will certainly be inviting them to the Shire as well with a view to progressing an agreement with them.” Cr Eaton said overall, the trip was a great success. Also travelling were the Shire’s Citizen of the Year Marlene Pennings, and local businessmen David Hannan (CEO of F Hannan Properties), Eric Stammer (CEO of Yeramba Estates), Howard Cao (CEO of Magenta Shores), John Stevens (Stevens Group) and Damien Wilde (CEO of the Henry-Kendall Group). The delegation paid its own way. Media release, 5 Jun 2013 Wyong Council Media

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and staff of 1,500, along with a language centre to support international students,” he said. The delegation also met with officials from the Qinjiang Government. Qinjiang is a satellite city 100 km west of Wuhan, which is the largest University City in the world with more than one million students. “We signed a cooperation agreement with the Qinjiang Government and I have issued an invitation for them to visit us later this year with a view to strengthening ties and exploring economic and investment opportunities,” Cr Eaton

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Work commences on waterfront redevelopment The ﬁrst sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project. Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community. “I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong. “The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said. Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment. “This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein. Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing. “The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management. “Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reﬂective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said. Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s ﬁnal report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community. The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

a typical residential bill. Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks. “These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through 1,000 kilometres of water mains. “During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of

Media Release, 24 May 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

assets to improve their reliability, efﬁciency, safety and performance. “Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water. “The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment. “In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overﬂows and odours and reduce risk to the

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Future of Hardys Bay RSL Club to be discussed The future of the Hardys Bay RSL and Citizens Club will be discussed at an extraordinary general meeting from 10am on Sunday, June 16.

Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St). A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place. Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project. The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage.

Water rates to increase by seven percent per annum The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years.

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environment and public health. “Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards. Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years. “We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.” IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the ﬁnal prices. Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1. Media Release, 14 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

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The meeting will provide an update on the current negotiations to sell the property of the club and enter into an agreement which would allow it to continue to trade at its present location. Should these negotiations be unsuccessful, it is highly likely that the club would be forced to close, according to Hardys Bay Residents Group spokesman Mr Allan Wilson. Whatever the outcome of the meeting, the club will require funds to meet its own current liabilities, including entitlements to the staff who are presently working, he said. The club was built in 1983 and houses an 80-plus seated restaurant, lounge bar, gaming room with 15 poker machines, a covered barbecue area, verandas and car parking for over 40 vehicles. “Over the years, a number of fine chefs have graced the club’s restaurant and added

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Community garden celebrates first year The Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden will celebrate its first birthday with a Winter Solstice Workshop on Saturday, June 22, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. “The group started work on clearing the site just over a year ago, and our first official plantings in the raised garden beds took place on the winter solstice last year,” said garden coordinator Ms Jill Meredith. Thanks to a community builders grant from Gosford Council, the group has been able to build more raised garden beds, build

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Environment Network claims airport proposal looks like a ruse he Community Environment Network has claimed that the Central Coast airport proposal looks like a ruse to enable clearing of threatened species and wildlife corridors in the north of Wyong Shire.

On Monday, June 17, CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said the NSW Treasury had not given approval to the project and did not have details of any business plan or forward estimates for the multi-billion dollar Central Coast Airport. If approved, the proposed regional airport would be built north of Wyong, near Wyee. It would be 45 minutes’ drive from Newcastle Airport. Wyong Council recently sent a draft Local Environment Plan to the NSW Government to rezone the land for an airport. Once rezoned, the land will be exempt from the Native Vegetation Act and could be cleared at any time approved by council. Mr Asquith said the airport would be located in an area which has many threatened species, wildlife corridors and endangered ecological communities. “There have been no environmental impact studies into this proposal nor into the likely effect on Tuggerah Lakes from clearing 600 hectares of catchment,” he said.

A statement has been issued by Wyong Council in response to CEN, which states that if Council’s concept site is approved by the Minister of Planning, extensive studies would be undertaken across environmental, safety, noise, transport and economic impacts as part of the mandatory process involved in preparing a comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), in line with Commonwealth and State legislation. Mr Asquith, however, said the airport would also impact on many utility services which would need to be relocated at great cost to the NSW ratepayer. These include 3km of the F3 freeway north of Sparks Rd, a similar amount of the Pacific Highway, the natural gas pipeline, two high voltage transmission lines and a coal loader. In the case of the transmission lines, Transgrid would need to be compensated for additional energy losses on an ongoing basis. “Projects on the scale of the regional airport would normally

go through rigorous economic, environmental and social impact analysis before a rezoning,” Mr Asquith said. “The likely impact on the NSW budget would be in excess of $1 million to pay for relocation of the F3 freeway, the Pacific Highway, the natural gas pipeline and two transmission lines. “CEN has found out that the relevant state authorities were not aware of the airport proposal nor had they prepared any budgets or cost estimates. “This strengthens CEN’s belief that it is a ruse to enable broad scale clearing once the rezoning is approved.” CEN has called on the NSW Government to accept the advice of the independent planner engaged by council Peter Walsh, who said on page 23 of his report that it was not seen that the proposal had at all reached a point where it would be appropriate to designate it in the draft LEP.

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Councillors attend Local Government Conference and meet with Federal politicians yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton met with Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott and shadow treasurer Joe Hockey in the week of Sunday, June 16, to discuss major plans and funding opportunities for Wyong Shire.

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he Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Action Plan (CAP) 20132023 was launched at a community get-together at Kooindah Waters on Thursday, June 13.

Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) chair Ms Susan Hooke launched the plan as part of a CMA board meeting and field inspections. She congratulated the people and communities of the Hunter-Central Rivers region for their role in developing the regions new 10-year catchment action plan. “The projects we’ve seen today sum up perfectly what this plan is about – partners working together under a shared vision and common goals to improve the productivity and resilience of our region’s landscapes,” Ms Hooke said. “The CMA has worked closely with the community, all levels of government and private

organisations to upgrade the first catchment action plan developed in 2006. “We look forward to their continued interest and participation as we work together to deliver the priorities outlined in the plan.” The CAP is the result of 18 months of consultation with all levels of government and the community and contains evidence-based targets and actions for delivering outcomes against identified priorities. “This plan provides meaningful guidance to governments, industry and the community to align effort and investment across the region,” Ms Hooke said. “It sets out 10 common goals for the catchment community to strive

to achieve, and clearly shows how collective actions can be harnessed to achieve things beyond the reach of individuals or single organisations.” The CAP will be used as a basis for developing programs, projects and funding applications by many different groups and partners including industry, Landcare, Aboriginal people, local government and government agencies. Ms Hooke also welcomed the recent announcement of NSW Government Catchment Action funding of more than $3 million to help implement the plan in 2013-2014.

The meetings were organised by Senator Arthur Sinodinos, who visited council last year and was briefed about a number of plans for the future, and Liberal candidate for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara. The meetings coincided with the Local Government Conference in Canberra which was attended by mayor Cr Eaton, general manager Mr Michael Whittaker and several councillors. Meetings were also held with shadow Environment Minister Mr Greg Hunt, shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Water Mr Barnaby Joyce and shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Mr Warren Truss. Mayor Cr Eaton said it was rare for council to be afforded this opportunity. Earlier this year, Cr Eaton and director of infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald met with Federal Environment Minister Mr Tony Burke to discuss estuary management funding

which will cease at the end of this month. “Basically, the $20 million of Lakes’ funding has ended despite our meeting earlier this year asking for it to be continued, given the work we still need to do,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “We spoke to Mr Hunt and outlined how important the Tuggerah Lakes are to the Shire and how we need funding to keep up our works program of improvement.” Cr Eaton also said he spoke to Mr Abbott about council’s plans for a regional airport, an international university and the Chinese Cultural Village theme park proposal. “These are what council considers the three big ticket items that will create investment, jobs and economic development in the region and we clearly need government support for the proposed airport and international university,” he said. “The good thing is, Mr Abbott has visited this area on a few occasions, and recently held a

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he Central Coast Mariners have given up an early lead to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande to go down 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium in the AFC Champions League Round of 16. It was a passionate display by the Mariners who fought hard for 90 minutes but Mitchell Duke’s opening goal was not enough to overcome goals to Paraguayan superstar, Lucas Barrios and Brazillian hit man Muriqui. The home side flew out of the box with early speed and looked to have caught the visiting side by surprise with an early goal to the enthusiastic Duke. Bernie Ibini held the ball up perfectly on the corner of the 18 yard box and precisely chipped to the back post where Duke made himself horizontal to the ground and got enough of his right boot on the ball to beat Zeng Cheng in front of the Evergrande goal just eight minutes in, to put the home side a goal up. The yellow and navy took it to the Chinese Southern Tigers from the first whistle and held the majority of the field position in the opening 20 minutes of play, which offered Guangzhou no chance to attack. Guangzhou’s first real chance fell in the 21st minute of play as Zheng Zhi fired a powerful shot at Mathew Ryan who pushed the bullet away with his chest. The follow up fell to Dario Conca who attempted to

shoot but a lunging Patrick Zwaanswijk deflected his effort behind. The sleeping giants of China awoke in the 28th minute through danger man Lucas Barrios who jumped on the end of a ball that bobbled out of a 50-50 challenge just inside the area and drove home a forceful volley to level the ledger 1-1. Guangzhou’s goal did not deter the attacking force of the Mariners who continued to press high in the opposition’s final third and pieced together some beautiful football, especially between Ibini, Duke and Daniel McBreen. Despite plenty of attacking football from both sides, the first half drew to a close with no change to the 1-1 score line. The second half opened and it was again the Mariners who ignited from the start as McBreen ran onto a mouthwatering through ball to hit first time from a tough angle but found the keeper. Although, the away side returned serve at the other end of the pitch, as Goa Lin leapt above the pack to almost pull off a freakish bicycle kick that Ryan did well to tip over his crossbar. The twenty minute period that followed was equally contested and half chances fell at either end through the likes of McBreen, McGlinchey and Gunagzhou’s defender Zhang Linpeng who moved forward to help out but nothing clear cut fell until the 67th minute where the Mariners’ fans were brought to their feet.

It was McGlinchey who drifted across the top of the 18-yard box where the defence was hesitant to jump in which allowed him to sneak through a clever ball to McBreen who turned and shot ﬁrst time but again found the gloves of Zheng. Like most of the match, the Mariners’ chance was countered at the other end quickly where Gao Lin

blasted a low and hard cross into the box which Muriqui charged and back-heeled. The chance looked as though it was going to just dribble over the line but Ryan did enough this time to squander the chance. Shortly after in the 76th minute, Muriqui had his chance to break the deadlock and put Guangzhou ahead and he did just that.

The skipper Zheng Zhi was the man who sent the cross in and it was chested down by Goa Lin for Muriqui to add the finishing touch with the inside of his boot and curled it by Ryan’s left hand giving him little chance to make a save. The tit for tat played its role once again and the Mariners did manage to burst straight back to the other end of the pitch, however they failed to convert, which allowed Muriqui to run away with possession shortly after. Muriqui’s break away could have easily hammered the nail in the coffin for the aggregate nature of the two-legged competition with another away goal, but Ryan stood tall and made a wonderful save to keep his team in the competition. In the 88th minute, Duke was almost the hometown hero as he struck a volley of his own from close range that squeezed through a group of players from both sides, but fortunately for Guangzhou, Zeng got down in time to stop the ball underneath him before it crossed the line. The 2-1 loss at home will make it a big ask for the Mariners to go across to China’s Tianhe Stadium and pick up a result, but all eyes now turn to May 22, where the sides will meet for the second leg to determine who qualifies for the quarter finals. After the match, Mariners’ coach, Graham Arnold said that the team had played very well but failed to take their chances and at this level, that was crucial. He said that both of the

opposition’s goals were from Mariners’ mistakes but that it was a huge effort by the Mariners against quality opposition. The visiting team was reportedly said to be worth $14m while the Mariners value is estimated to be around $2.5m. Guangzhou coach, Marcello Lippi praised the Mariners saying that they were a good team and very well organised. Graham Arnold said that the contest wasn’t over yet but the two away goals scored by the visiting said will make it a very difﬁcult task to overcome in China next week. Central Coast Mariners: 1 Mathew Ryan (gk), 2 Daniel McBreen, 3 Joshua Rose, 4 Pedj Bojic, 5 Zac Anderson, 6 Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7 John Hutchinson (c), 9 Bernie Ibini-Isei (29 Nick Fitzgerald 79’), 14 Michael McGlinchey, 18 Nick Montgomery (11 Oliver Bozanic 82’), 19 Mitchell Duke Yellow cards: Patrick Zwaanswijk G u a n g z h o u Evergrande: 5 Zhang Linpeng, 6 Feng Xiaoting, 10 Zheng Zhi, 11 Luiz Guilherme Da Conceicao Silva Muriqui, 15 Dario Leonardo Conca, 18 Lucas Ramon Barrios, 19 Zheng Cheng, 28 Kim Young Gwon, 29 Gao Lin (4 Zhao Peng 85’), 32 Sun Xiang, 37 Zhao Xuri (16 Huang Bowen 73’) Yellow cards: 16 Huang Bowen Attendance: 8953

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Matt Graham qualiﬁes for Winter Olympics

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arara freestyle mogul skier Matt Graham will represent Australia at the XXII Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia in February.

Graham’s qualiﬁcation followed his fourth placing in the FIS Freestyle Mogul Skiing World Championships held in March. He was beaten by the world number one, two and three skiers who ﬁnished in the current world rank order. Matt’s fourth placing at the World Championships at VOSS, Norway, back

in March capped off a successful northern winter for the 18-year-old. He managed three personal best performances along the way, which included a 10th place in a round of the World Cup in Deer Valley, USA; a seventh place at the Olympic Test Event - World Cup round at Sochi, Russia (the venue and course for the 2014 Winter Olympics) followed by the fourth place at the World Championships. Matt’s scholarship level with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) is now at Level A and he has

qualiﬁed for Tier 1 funding with the Australia Sports Commission. Only a few Central Coast Athletes have gone on to represent Australia and the Central Coast at Winter Olympic Games competition; including Paralympian skiers James Patterson in 1994 and 1998 and Shannon Dallas in 2006 and 2010 and an ice hockey representative, Rob Dewhurst in 1960. Matt will be the ﬁrst individual able bodied athlete to represent Australia from the Central Coast.

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arners Bay AFL player Matthew Spinks played in the curtain raiser to the AFL Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG on Saturday, May 25. Matthew is a member of the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program which links young indigenous men with employment and

education opportunities. Now in its fourth year, the program selects 50 participants aged between 18 and 24 from around Australia based on their football ability, community engagement and potential to serve as role models. The program gives young men a chance to gain exposure to elite AFL training and corporate networking opportunities to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills.

The ﬁrst part of the program involved Matthew travelling to Perth last November, with a second camp to be held in Melbourne. Spinks, 18, was part of the Southern side coached by former Brisbane Lions Premiership player Chris Johnson. “There are plenty of good players in the program with players coming from State Leagues across Australia,” Spinks said

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New youth skills and employment centre for Tuggerah he Federal Government has announced it will provide $2.7 million for the development of a youth skills and employment centre at Tuggerah.

Work on the centre is due to start next month and will deliver employment pathways and career opportunities to the youth of the Central Coast. This will be achieved through a skills centre, direct youth employment pathway opportunities and a registered training organisation. Minister for Youth Mr Peter Garrett said the centre was expected to be operational by mid-2014 after Wyong Council and Central Coast Group Training won the competitive grant to build and operate the Centre. Wyong Council and Central Coast Group Training will contribute $805,000 for the centre for the purchase of the land and fit-out costs. “The Gillard Government is committed to the young people of the Central Coast through the development of a centre that will provide them with additional engagement, education, training and employment opportunities,” Mr Garrett said. “This centre will offer improved employment and engagement activities for young people in the Central Coast region.” According to Wyong

Council supports new retail centre for Wadalba

adalba may finally get its long awaited Woolworths store following Wyong Council’s recent decision to initiate a process to consider the rezoning of land at the corner of the Pacific mayor Cr Doug Eaton, young people included Highway and Figtree Blvd. youth employment in Wyong Shire is at 16.4% which is significantly higher than the NSW average of 12.8%. “Combining this with our low school retention rate of 53%, it’s plain to see this centre will meet an important need and represent a significant investment in the future well-being of our young people and their families,” Cr Eaton said. The Central Coast Youth Skills and Employment Centre will consist of a cluster of serviced offices - business incubators, dedicated to youth of excellence or youth entrepreneurs, seeking start up assistance to commence their small businesses. Local businesses will also be able to employ young trainees and apprentices through mentoring, management and engagement activities. Long term outcomes for young people on the Central Coast include improved access to employment, hands on learning opportunities and increased school retention rates via the provision of alternative learning pathways. The proposal will see

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on a co-ordinating committee throughout the design and construction phases of project development. Once the facility is operational, it will also provide young people with disabilities and those socially excluded in the community with access to employment and training opportunities. Central Coast Group Training have over 3,500 registered job seekers but could only accommodate 200 young people in their existing premises. The new facility will enable many more young people to take up training and employment opportunities. Media release, 12 Jun 2013 Kate Sullivan, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Media release, 13 Jun 2013 Wyong Council Media

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and nearby Warnervale areas,” said Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “On the back of Aldi being given approval for a new store at Blue Haven and Woolworths at Lake Munmorah nearing completion, we are looking at somewhere in the vicinity of 500 jobs being created just in these three developments alone.” Council expects to publicly exhibit plans for the new Woolworths supermarket at Wadalba in the near future. If approved, Woolworths hopes to open the new store in the next 12 to 18 months. Council’s move to expedite the rezoning of the land via the Gateway Review Panel comes only weeks after the lodgement of a major residential rezoning of 1,700 lots at

At its Ordinary Meeting of June 12, council endorsed a planning proposal to be forwarded on to the State Government’s Gateway Review Panel for an initial determination. The 1.5 hectare site on Figtree Blvd has been earmarked for a $14 million Woolworths development that will include a supermarket, speciality stores and a petrol station. Woolworths has owned the land for over 10 years and has previously made two unsuccessful attempts at rezoning. The proposed development has the potential to create more than 220 jobs, including around 130 jobs during its construction. “This is fantastic news for people of the fast growing Wadalba

East Wadalba to council. “With the state government fasttracking these types of developments in the Shire, it’s essential we do our utmost as a council to keep up as best we can in providing services for the Shire’s growing population,” Cr Eaton said. “It is important that we provide them with a place to shop, and it’s important that we provide jobs for our residents. “This Woolworths proposal will be a much needed retail centre and job creating venture to complement, and provide competition to, the Coles store that already exists at Wadalba.” Wyong Council Agenda 2.1, 12 Jun 2013

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healthier eating options and exercise habits to their students, with many individuals winning incentive prizes on the way. Kanwal Public School took out first prize for achieving the highest local kilometre ratings, scoring $10,000. Woongarrah Public School placed second and received a prize of $2,500.

the kids and will use the rest for a much needed upgrade of the technology equipment at the school,” Ms Baigent said. Lake Haven Shopping Centre manager Mr Mike Cochrane said Run Around Australia was about creating connections with Lake Haven’s local community via primary schools and delivering a message about health and nutrition. Media release, 11 Jun 2013 Marcelle Proper, Lake Haven Shopping Centre

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Who will win the 2013 Northern Lakes Business Awards? he 2013 Northern Lakes Regional Business Awards will highlight the achievements of business owners, managers and staff.

Now in its 18th year, the awards will celebrate all industries including financial services, small retailers, health and beauty. “These awards recognise local businesses that demonstrate the core values of business excellence in all areas of business”, Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber president Robyn Earley said. These Awards acknowledge and pay tribute to the business community within the Northern Region of Wyong Shire, giving them recognition for all their hard work and dedication throughout the year and the opportunity of becoming “Business of the Year”. Business of the Year winner will receive advertising packages from NBN Television, Central Coast Radio 2GO Sea FM 107.7 and Wyong Regional Chronicle. Nominations for this year’s awards were

received for businesses from Toukley to Gwandalan. Robyn Earley said “This year we have added a couple of extra categories allowing business owners to be recognised for their achievements in the growth of their business with “Business Leader Award” (35+), “Young Entrepreneur” (18-35) and we have not forgotten the successful business staff with “Young Achiever Award” (1835).

We have special Awards such as Lake Haven Encouragement Award, Greater Toukley Vision Encouragement Award and the “Grace Newton Outstanding Community Award” which is sponsored by KV Shoes. This Award is awarded to a person that volunteers their time and energy to helping the community for free, our unsung heroes. A presentation night will be held on June 29 at Halekulani Bowling Club, with some proceeds

from the night going to the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Group. Everyone is welcome to attend the evening. Last year’s awards saw Doyalson Animal Hospital take out the coveted Business of the Year. The Green Bean Café won the Lake Haven Encouragement Award and Toukley Senior Citizens scored the Greater Toukley Vision Encouragement Award. 2012’s Employee of the Year went to Peter Less from Carpark Butchery.

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Men arrested following graffiti and drug investigation olice officers have executed a number of search warrants and arrested two men following an investigation into graffiti and drug offences on the Central Coast.

Operation Greyline, comprising officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and the Police Transport Command, was established to investigate graffiti and tagging within the CityRail network and on commercial premises. The operation also focused on drug-related offences within the Brisbane Water and Tuggerah Lakes local areas. One “crew” was linked to more than 125 alleged incidents of graffiti and

malicious damage on the transport network within the Gosford LGA. On Wednesday, May 15, officers executed a search warrant at Bateau Bay and seized a quantity of drugs, hard drives and graffiti-related items. A 23-year-old man alleged to be linked to the group was charged with drug supply offences and will appear in Gosford Local Court on July 23. Officers executed further search warrants on Thursday, May 30, at East Gosford and Kariong

addresses. Among the property seized were mobile phones, spray paint and over 6,000 images which investigators will review. A 21-year-old man was arrested by police and taken to Gosford Police Station. He was charged with damaging or defacing property and will appear in Gosford Local Court on August 6. Media release, 30 May 2013 NSW Police Media

$26,000 in community improvement grants awarded

t its Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, June 12, Wyong Council approved Community Improvement Grants of over $26,000.

A range of local organisations will benefit from these grants including Pioneer Dairy, Wyong District Netball, Tuggerah Lakes Choral Society, Northlakes High School, Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre, Tuggerah Lakes Memorial Pistol Club and The Entrance Amateur Swimming Club. Also receiving grants are Northern Women’s Health Centre, WyCare, Wyong Drama Group,

the Adam Molch Hillier Memorial Surf Classic, Uniting Care Burnside, Northern Lakes Family Centre, Toukley and Districts Art Society and Ourimbah United Football Club. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council was proud to continue to support the good work these community groups do. “Council recognises the tremendous contribution to community life made

by these organisations,” he said. The Councillors’ Community Improvement Grants were developed to help charitable community groups and the broader community as a whole. The total Community Improvements Grants allocated for this financial year total $67,819. Wyong Council agenda, 4.2, 12 Jun 2013

Toukley man on explosives charges man is due to appear in Wyong Local Court next month after he was charged with illegally possessing and supplying explosives.

Strike Force Meymott was formed in February this year by detectives from Camden Local Area Command to investigate the illegal supply of explosives. Following extensive inquiries, a 54-year-old

man was arrested at his home in Toukley on June 12. He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with supplying an explosive for unlawful purpose, possessing an explosive

in a public place and handling an explosive without authority. The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on July 10. Media release, 13 Jun 2013 NSW Police Media

Information session on care of Tuggerah Lakes uggerah Lakes Care community group held an information session at Peace Park, Gorokan, on Sunday, June 2.

The inclement weather forced the cancellation of the planned working bee but local residents braved the elements to discuss their knowledge and hopes for the Tuggerah Lakes system. Tuggerah Lakes Care chairman Mr Adrian Kyneur provided participants with an update on the objectives and activities of the group. Long term residents also told the group about times past, when the lake system was healthy and families spent their leisure time swimming, fishing and enjoying the natural beauty of the lakes and foreshores. The group agreed that cleaning up the lakes was the responsibility of all residents, as well as the local council. They said that

everyone could clean up grass clippings and put them in the recycle bin, collect litter from the lake foreshores, pick up newspapers and rubbish from the front of their homes and clean up after their pets. These actions would help limit the rubbish that enters the lakes from the storm water outlets and would be a great benefit

to the lakes. Tuggerah Lakes Care will be organising more community events in the near future. The group was formed last year to focus on the restoration, rehabilitation and management of the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary and Catchment. Media release, 3 Jun 2013 Elaine Stovin-Bradford, Tuggerah Lakes Care

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Imprints is a contemporary art project designed to create and exhibit new, innovative, thought provoking, interdisciplinary works that are responsive to the Central Coast community. Imprints 2013 gives Central Coast artists the opportunity to work with one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leaders in contemporary arts. Art Central has revealed that internationally acclaimed theatrical innovators Erth Visual and Physical Incorporated are partnering with Imprints 2013. Famous for their large scale unique theatrical experiences, including giant puppets, huge inflatables and aerial and flying creatures, Erth will conduct a series of Master classes with selected

Central Coast artists. The works created in the master classes will exhibit as a part of the Imprints 2013 live events which will be held at both Gosford and The Entrance in August. Most recently, Erthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Murderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reached critical acclaim at the 2013 Sydney Festival for its envisioning of a Nick Cave ballad using dancers and puppets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Erth is a company that has placed great emphasis on the value of story and by bridging the gap between the arts and museums it is possible to create a shift in perspectives of the culture and history of places and communities,â&#x20AC;? said ERTH Visual and Physical Incorporated artistic director Mr Scott Wright. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will bring our

array of skills, tricks and experiences to work with locals to produce a unique vision of the Central Coast Region.â&#x20AC;? Art Central Regional Community creative producer Ms Liz Carter said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are absolutely ecstatic.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This partnership with Erth will allow Imprints 2013 artists to optimise their projects with a series of professional development workshops from this specialised company.â&#x20AC;? Now in its second year of production, Imprints is a project that continues to explore place and identity, defining the individuality that sets the Central Coast apart from Sydney and Newcastle. Media release, 29 May 2013 Brooke Simmons, Art Central

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Locals attend NSW Indigenous Veterans’ Commemoration Ceremony wenty-five members from Doyalson-Wyee RSL Sub Branch attended the NSW Indigenous Veterans’ Commemoration Ceremony in Sydney on Friday, May 31.

The ceremony, which is an annual event, is one of several events held throughout Australia during Aboriginal Reconciliation Week and recognises the service and sacrifice of indigenous veterans. AC CVO Governor of NSW Marie Bashir told the gathering at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park that it was not generally known that Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders fought for Australia during the Boer War. “It is said by many veterans that loyalty and patriotism were the main reasons for indigenous Australians wanting to enlist and once they had, they were treated as equals amongst their

fellow servicemen,” she said. “Many were killed fighting for Australia and at least a dozen died as prisoners of war.” Highly decorated veteran Harry Buckley from Wyee has attended every Indigenous Veterans Day since its inception. The 87-year-old from Rabual in New Guinea served as a merchant seaman and a soldier in World War II and has also served in Malaya. “I’m proud to have had the privilege of serving my country, Australia,” said Mr Buckley. Doyalson-Wyee Sub Branch president Mr Bob Couper said this occasion provided a great opportunity to say

thank you to the many indigenous service men and women who have served with distinction in both world wars and all other conflicts in which Australia has been involved. “The commemoration ceremony was a mixture of tearful emotions, with some tinges of sadness and joyful adulation for good measure, but above all, it provided those who were fortunate enough to be there, with a great understanding of what the term ‘true mateship’ really means to every Australian soldier, sailor and airman,” Mr Couper said. Media release, 1Jun 2013 Jim Garraway

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The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 58, 2259, 2 2261, 26 261 61, 1, 2 22 2262 26 and 2263 262 26 Winter Blues and Jazz Wednesday July 3 Festival, Memorial Mini Olympics, Hamlyn Park The Entrance, Terrace Community 10am-4:30pm, Free. and Sports Facility, 10am-12pm, Free. Monday July 8 NAIDOC Week Flag Friday July 5 Raising Ceremony & Author talk: Melanie ‘Get the Facts’ Drug Morning Tea, Civic Lee ‘Girl in the World’, Action Expo, Oasis Youth Centre Wyong, The Entrance Library, Centre Wyong, 10am, Free. 10am-11:30am, Free. 3pm-6pm, Free. Thursday June 20 Multicultural Coffee Morning, Northern Women’s Health Centre, 10am-12pm, Free.

Author talk: Melanie Friday June 21 Lee ‘Girl in the World’, Wadalba Sporting Tuggerah Library, Facility Mural Launch, Wadalba Sporting 2pm-3pm, Free. Facility, 11am, Free. Saturday July 6 Saturday June 29 Food, Fun and Music Monster Garage Sale, Festival, Village Green Old Primary School Main Road Toukley, Cnr Alison Road 11am-6pm, Free. & Rankens Court Sunday July 7 Wyong, 8am-12pm.

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Saturday July 13 Trivia Night FUNdraiser, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, 6pm-10pm, $15 per person. Saturday July 20 The Old School: Art Day, The Entrance Community Centre, 10am-3pm, Free.

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