The Bugle 27 June 2020
A fortnightly celebration of people and places on the Upper South Coast of NSW Serving the communities of Kiama, Gerringong, Jamberoo, Kiama Downs, Minnamurra and Gerroa and now at www.thebugleonline.com
Lower the roof to approved height Kiama councillors have unanimously rejected a request to allow the Gerringong Library building to exceed its approved height by over a metre. “We cannot be hypocrites when it comes to enforcing our height limits,” said Deputy Mayor Andrew Sloan in putting a motion to reject the request and seek compensation for making the mistake right. “We need everyone to know that we take complying with our LEP height limits very seriously. “It is very embarrassing for us to be in this position, and it is going to be very costly. “It should have been picked up earlier.” The request to modify the consent was lodged after
Council (as the applicant) discovered in late February that a design change to the pitch of the roof by the architect had resulted in a height of 10.345 metres, compared to the approved 9.04 metres. The change to the pitch of the roof from 35 degrees to 40 degrees was made to ‘better respect the existing heritage item on site’. The project is using a private certifier. The report to the June Council meeting says certifier was told by the architect that the construction certificate plans were consistent with the development approval. The height discrepancy was only discovered when a neighbour queried the build-
Inside this issue Kiama Power scores a clubhouse grant p3
Stay of removal for Gerringong’s Reverse Vending machine p3 Bendigo Bank launch delayed by COVID-19 p5
Continued on p 6 The height infringement is on the northern most structure, which will house the Gerringong Library
20 year plan benefits from community consultation p7
Buy Local Campaign relaunch
Vale Peter McGlinchey p 13
From July 1, people buying local goods and services, including dental work, from participating businesses will have the chance to win up to $1000 to spend with local businesses, through a Chamber initiative. Details on p 3.
Right: Dentocalm’s Dr Nour Shoukry with Kiama Business Chamber Board members, Greg Langford of the ANZ, and Michael Emmett, of Blue Stone Building Group, and Past President Marie Beikmanis.
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