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Jamberoo runs out of sewer connections

Jett and Luke Warner are frustrated their application to develop the back of their property at Jamberoo has been derailed after a year’s work on their part, due to no more sewer connections being available in the village. “Throughout the process with Council, no-one told us this could be an issue,” says Jett. “We’ve spent $50,000 getting to this point, and now we are back to scratch. “We should have been warned earlier the supply was getting that tight. “I understand there are four other applicants in the same boat. “Sydney Water told me it was a case of first in best dressed.” Council’s Director Environmental Services, Jessica Rippon, says the Warners weren’t warned because Council itself didn’t know the situation had reached that stage. “Whilst we understood that there were limits to the capacity of the system, we have never been advised that the village was nearing that capacity or that development would be unable to be serviced,” she says. “Since this advice has been received, I have strongly advocated directly to Sydney Water, to firstly establish the facts of the situation and secondly to ensure that they

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Jett Warner can’t understand how the situation has come to this

plan and cater for growth effectively. “I have clearly outlined to Sydney Water that landholders need certainty. “We all need to be told what capacity they have within Jamberoo and what land is included within this expected service capacity. “Once I have a response from Sydney Water, I will be providing a detailed report to Council in October regarding this issue, which will include a number of options for Council to consider.” The sewer was only connected in Jamberoo in 2004, following environmental

concerns. Residents have long had to live with alarm systems alerting them to high levels in their pits, which regularly coincides with rain, suggesting leeching of stormwater into the system. While references have been made over recent years to the sewerage system having limited capacity, particularly when the Golden Valley Road redevelopment was mooted, the urgency of the situation was not fully appreciated. “The only reason people know about it is because of us,” says Jett, who has lived in the Valley for more than half her life.

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Rather than use delegated authority to approve Boral’s modification to expand its sandmining operations at Dunmore (across the highway to sites east and south of Dunmore House), the Dept of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has deferred the final decision to the Independent Planning Commission. In its letter to the Commission, the Group Deputy Secretary, Marcus Ray, said, “After a thorough assess“We are talking about an essential service in our main ment and consideration of community submissions, street. “For the sake of the growth on balance, the Department considers that the impacts of of Jamberoo, something will the modification are manageneed to happen, even if ours able and that the proposed doesn’t go ahead.” She was advised by Sydney modification is approvable, Water to investigate an onsite subject to the recommended conditions.” pump-out system, but has Friends of the Minnamurra been told by a consultant that is not possible with the devel- River spokesperson, former councillor Richard Maitland, opment they have planned. is disappointed the DPIE A spokesman for Sydney Water says it is all to do with and other agencies have recommended approval, but unexpected growth. welcomes the the announce“Jamberoo sewerage ment of a Public Meeting. scheme was connected as “It provides the opportunity part of the NSW Governcontinued on page 4 for all interested parties to

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make submissions regarding this highly controversial project,” he says. “This will be an opportunity to make your views known to the commissioners, either in writing or in person. “Had it gone internally, it would have been given a rubber stamp.” Mr Maitland, Howard H Jones of the Gerroa Environmental Protection Society and Paul Knight of the Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council, along with representatives of Boral, were given the opportunity to inspect the site with the commissioners. “One of the points we made is that much of the vegetation isn’t hollow bearing, but the Bangalays are,” says Mr Jones. “Although there aren’t a lot, they are an important part of the whole habitat value of the vegetation.” He continues to be concerned that the proposed pit will degrade the vegetation adjoining the river, impact on the migration of mangrove vegetation westward as sea

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Action Park opens A last minute increase in the numbers of people allowed at Jamberoo Action Park has allowed it to reopen for its 40th season. Previously limited to a capacity of 500, their 40th Season was looking unviable. Local Member for Kiama Gareth Ward MP was instrumental in helping secure a tenfold increase in the initial capacity. “Jamberoo Action Park is iconic. It brings thousands

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DCP: local character

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A loophole in the Kiama Local Environment Plan is to be closed following the September Council Meeting approving a dual occupancy in a Medium Density zone on Manning St, despite its design being out of character to the rest of the area. While pitched roof designs have been incorporated into other developments on request, the Kiama Development Control Plan (DCP) does not require this and there is no existing character control for Medium Density developments. “I think all the councillors felt that we had the necessary character and pitched roof provisions in the DCP, but I think it was an assumption we should have looked at a bit closer,” says Mayor Mark Honey. Chapters 3 and 6 of the DCP will be reviewed to ‘ensure that respect for local character, including roof pitch in areas adjoining older urban development, is consistently reflected throughout these chapters and reinforced by related controls’.

A town meeting has been organised to launch Kiama & District Stronger Community (KDSC), a group focused on improving the collective mental wellbeing of the region. “We want to focus on keeping people mentally healthy, rather than treating them when they are not so well,” says one of the founding members, Cherie Burton. “If people are unwell, we will be able to help them contact the services they need. “There are many mental health services doing a great job, but there is still a perception in the community that not a lot is happening. “We wanted to break through that perception to inform people what is out there, with our focus really on helping our community with their mental wellbeing.” The soon-to-be incorporated body hopes to play an overarching role supporting the different groups already playing a role in their communities. “We want people to know they can come to us and we can help to make things hap-

pen,” says Ms Burton. “As an incorporated body we will be able to apply for grants and raise funds for others to run worthwhile initiatives.” The founding members of Kiama & District Stronger Community – who also include Councillor Matt Brown, Mark Burns (founder of The Man Walk), Derek McMahon (founding member of Gezza Cares), Cameron McDonald, Brooke Creighton, Ben Wilson, Glen Hayworth, Deb Langton, Michael Emmett, Bob Henderson and Hayley Young – are keen not to reinvent the wheel. “We are working with the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative and Council to make sure we don’t cut across any of the great things they are doing, but where there are gaps we will work to fill them,” says Ms Burton. She brings to the group her experience and skills as the Minister for Mental Health at a time of massive reform under the Iemma Government, and says she was attracted

by its long term commitment. “What can happen is that when there are a number of tragedies in an area, there can be a flurry of activity for a while and it petters off. “We don’t want to do that. We want to set up a really strong ongoing connection to our community so it can bring about real cultural change. “When I found out the committee was about long term sustainable programs that really addressed cultural change and the stigma around mental health, I was really interested in being involved.” Apart from introducing the KDSC, the town meeting will be an information session featuring expert speakers, including Maggie Dent; updates from Council, the High School and the Collaborative;

The State Government has notified Kiama Council its request for an additional $11 million for the Minnamurra Boardwalk has been declined. Council is hoping that other cycling-related projects it has identified will be accepted to utilise the remaining $3.8 million of the original $4.5 million grant from the Active Transport Funding Program. In a letter to Council on the matter, the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, said, “I do not wish to see these funds lost to our community and whilst I cannot guarantee that we will be able to reprioritise these funds, I will

endeavour to work collaborately with Council to ensure this could occur.” He also expressed his disappointment that the Minnamurra Boardwalk was not properly costed in the first place. The projects Council will be nominating for the redistribution are: • the Jamberoo Cycleway extension – $2.4m • investigation and design development for Kiama Bends (Princes Highway) shoulder widening, including consideration of the Old Mill road as an alternative or complementary route – $500,000

• Omega Flat to Fern St, Gerringong pathway: revised elevated design and costing – $400,000 • Town Centre bicycle facilities improvements – $300,000 • Network connectivity improvements to the Minnamurra Bike Skills Track – $128,000. A suggestion from the President of the Minnamurra Progress Association, Cliff Mason, that some of the money be allocated to the northern, on-ground element of the Boardwalk project, connecting up with Federal Ave, was not taken up. While the Boardwalk

project is in limbo at the moment, it will continue to be put forward by Council as funding opportunities arise. “It has the environmental approvals and design fully completed,” says Council’s General Manager, Kerry McMurray. “It is a shovel ready project if the money becomes available.” He says the figure of $15.5 million is based on the assessment of quantity suveyors at 100% design, with 20% contingency. At the 60% design phase, the estimated cost was $9.5 million, already significantly above the grant amount.

and an introduction to other local resources. The organisers are encouraging questions to be lodged ahead of time to assist with preparations for the proceedings (hello@thekdsc.com.au). The community will also be asked to participate in a survey to guide the group. “We are really keen to get feedback from the community about what the different age and lifestyle sectors need

from us to really support people’s mental wellbeing,” says Ms Burton. With COVID restrictions, bookings are essential to attend in person. The meeting will also be live streamed from the website on the night.

The September Meeting of Kiama Council unanimously voted against a planning proposal to rezone agricultural land on Gerringong’s southern boundary to residential. The proposal estimated a yield of approximately 317 residential lots on 26.44ha, which could be developed in a number of stages, with a southern boundary aligning with that of Elambra Estate. “Council made a decision back in 2017 not to accept a planning proposal to rezone anything outside the Kiama Urban Strategy,” says Mayor

Mark Honey. “That strategy is now incorporated into our Local Strategic Planning Statement. “The majority of the land involved isn’t in there.” The owner of the property now has the right to go directly to the Department of Planning to get approval to start the gateway rezoning process, as did the owners of Golden Valley Road and the land between Weir Street and Saddleback Mountain Road. In both cases their land was in the Kiama Urban Strategy.

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The upgrading of the Figtree Lane carpark, behind Natural Necessity in Gerringong, is to commence on 6 October, necessitating the closure of the carpark south of the Lane. Shoppers will still be able to access the main carpark using Standen or Figtree Lane. Deliveries to the IGA shopping centre and the rear of shops along Fern St will remain unaffected. Council anticipates the upgrades will be complete in early December. The upgrades will provide an extra 24 car spaces, as well as improving drainage and traffic conditions. The new car park will be set on terraced levels, with an extra entrance and exit at the southern end of Figtree Lane.

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LOT: 79 DP: 1206414

LOT: 72 DP: 802625

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Fibreglass pool and deck

Installation of solar system on roof

LOT: 20 DP: 29245

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LOT: 11 DP: 599429

LOT: 48 DP: 14188

Installation of a wood heater to a new

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construction single storey house

Farmgate stall (temporary) entrance to

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farmgate and advertising sign

Development applications

10.2020.149.1 LOT: 1281 DP: 1119929

48 Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach Demolition of existing outbuilding, construction of a secondary dwelling, new outdoor area and balcony additions to existing residence

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applications.

Home business salon

10.2020.141.1

10.2020.150.1

Construction of three sheds consisting of

LOT: 298 DP: 33902

LOT: 430 DP: 30547

stables, open arena and feed shed

26 Tombonda Drive, Kiama

26 Eureka Avenue, Kiama Downs

10.2020.120.1

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling,

Use of concrete block wall, proposed

LOT: 261 DP: 33902

detached pergola and associated

screening and concrete block retaining wall

18 Gwinganna Avenue, Kiama

Properties considered by Council to possibly

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LOT: 1 DP: 1002437 216 Knights Hill Road, Knights Hill

10.2020.142.1

be detrimentally affected by any of the above 10.2020.123.1

LOT: 142 DP: 241462

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LOT: 193 DP: 30126

25 Geering Street, Gerringong

with Council’s notification policy contained in

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Swimming pool

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Swimming pool and removal of tree

10.2020.143.1

2012. Further details on the making of

10.2020.126.1

LOT: 1 SP: 65396

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Extension of rear deck and addition of stairs

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Replace existing roof and alteration to existing verandah

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LOT: 263 DP: 33904

Development Consents and/or Complying

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Additions and alterations to residential

10.2020.69.1

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LOT: 450 DP: 30547

10.2020.146.1

11 Holt Street, Kiama Downs

LOT: 293 DP: 703905

Demolition of existing dwelling, construction

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All submissions will be made publicly available. If you do not want any part of the submission or your personal details released, because of copyright or other cogent reasons, please indicate this clearly in your submission together with an explanation. However, you should be aware that even if you request that you do not wish information to be published, there may be circumstances in which we are required by law to release that information (for example, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009).

Address all correspondence to: Mr K McMurray, General Manager 11 Manning Street (PO Box 75), Kiama 2533 Phone: 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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ment’s Priority Sewerage Program (PSP). “This scheme was aimed at improving environmental and liveability outcomes for local communities, not to cater for growth. “The scheme in Jamberoo is over 10 years old and was designed with specific capacity. This information has been available to Kiama Council. “Sydney Water works closely with local councils about growth plans and is liaising with Kiama Council to understand future development targets across the LGA.” While all of the development that has happened in Jamberoo has been within what was the Kiama Urban Strategy, the popularity of dual occupancies is a new phenomena that was not factored into the original sewerage system. It is understood some developments not already built at Jamberoo have had capacity committed to them. Vivienne Marris, outgoing President of the Jamberoo Valley Ratepayers and Residents Association, says, “My concern is the need for service provision for those residents who currently live on blocks within the village who are able under current council regulations to subdivide, into parcels no smaller than 800sqm. “This could mean those residents are unable to realise an income that could see them through their senior years. There would need to be at least an allocation for such circumstances.” The developer of Golden Valley Rd is understood to be in discussions with Sydney Water about what is needed to connect their lots up. For the meantime, those wishing to propose new developments in Jamberoo will be left in limbo. “I am continuing to work closely with Sydney Water and will continue to provide as much advice as we have available to landowners,” says Ms Rippon. The Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, says, “My door is always open and if local Jamberoo residents have any concerns they can always contact my electorate office and I will make representations to the Minister for Water on their behalf.”

TO THE EDITOR At the most recent Kiama Council Meeting, councillors re-elected councillor Mark Honey as Mayor and councillor Andrew Sloan as Deputy Mayor. I congratulate them on their re-election and wish them well. However, I believe the time is coming to change the way the Mayor of Kiama is elected. It should be our community who has a direct say in who should be Mayor – not 9 councillors. The council elections next year will see Kiama residents as the only community in our region to not to have a direct election of mayor. Wollongong, Shellharbour, the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla all directly elect their mayors. Instead of councillors debating a reduction of representatives on council, they should be allowing residents to choose how their mayor is elected – and who that should be. Stuart Larkins, Kiama Downs I hope you have a space to print my very grateful thanks to a Kiama local who found my wallet outside the Kiama Village Centre on 29 September, and handed it in at Woolworths. His honest action means a lot to me and I would thank him in person, but he did not leave his name. Patricia McKeag, Pheasant Point We welcome letters. Longer ones may be edited (150 words max). Writers’ names and addresses must be provided. Letters published at the Editor’s discretion. Send to news@ thebuglenewspaper.com.au

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Call for all to respect road closure Kiama Council and Police are warning drivers ignoring the closure of Jamberoo Mountain Road, between Misty Lane and Barren Grounds, are risking their lives and the lives of others. Rather than taking a detour via Macquarie Pass, vehicles have been driven through the dangerous section of the road which slipped in a landslide after torrential rain, after damaging the barriers and knocking the gates down. Inspector Dan Richardson from Lake Illawarra Police District said it is disappointing to see members of the public taking dangerous action for the sake of a shortcut. “I cannot fathom why anyone would think it is a good idea to use a road that is closed for safety reasons. “Police regularly conduct mobile patrols of the Jamberoo area – and if you are caught breaking the Road Rules you can expect to face legal action. “We rely on the community to report any suspicious behaviour. If you see something, say something – by calling local police on 4232 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.” Consultants have designed the new retaining wall structure after completing detailed geotechnical investigations and hydrological assessments. The tender is now open to build the supporting structure and repair the road. The successful tenderer is expected to be appointed soon after tenders close on 22 October. It’s anticipated work will begin early November, to hopefully allow the road to be open by Christmas.

Heritage Review begins Kiama Council has appointed GML Heritage to undertake the Kiama Town Centre Heritage Review, as part of the implementation of the Kiama Town Centre Study (KTCS). “The firm is one of Australia’s most respected heritage consultancies, and winner of the 2020 Consult Australia Client Choice Awards for Best Heritage Consulting Firm,” says Ed Paterson, Council’s Manager Strategic Planning. The consultants have been tasked with: • considering outcomes of the KTCS and identifying other potential heritage items and/or areas • providing additional justification for items and/ or areas already listed and for other items to be listed (i.e. updating heritage inventory sheets) • creating the Civic Precinct Heritage Conservation

Historical Society to identify items and areas that should be investigated as part of this review,” says Mr Paterson. “GML Heritage undertook preliminary inspections of these areas last week and met with the Historical Society.” As part of these preliminary inspections, the consultants inspected 66 Collins Street, currently covered by Area, around Manning an Interim Heritage Order. and Terralong Street A Heritage Assessment for • updating Heritage this property is due to be subDevelopment Controls, mitted to Council in October. contained in the Kiama The Final Report of the Development Control Plan Heritage Review is due to be (DCP), in collaboration submitted by the end of the with urban designer/plan- year. ning consultant under“It is anticipated the nectaking the Kiama Town essary amendments to the Centre Development Kiama Local Environmental Control Review Plan and the DCP will be • Identifying potential reported to the February Heritage Conservation 2021 Council Meeting, to Incentives. begin the public exhibition “Council has been working of these draft documents,” with members of the Kiama says Mr Paterson.

Problem trees to go Despite them being in good health, three mature casuarina trees close to the southern edge of Rest Park in Gerringong are to be removed after councillors sympathised with the shade problems being experienced by a neighbouring residence. Overhanging branches of a nearby gum will also be trimmed. “The trees were fence height at the time of the subdivision [when a house was built closer to them] and they grew extremely rapidly,” said Councillor Matt Brown (right). “Mr Moore has asked Council for years and years to come and prune the trees,” said Councillor Matt Brown. “He has come to us at a level of desperation, as when it finally happened the pruning didn’t go far enough.” He stressed that it wasn’t a precedent being set.

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“This is us making a sensible decision on something that could and should have been done many years ago.” Councillor Rice spoke strongly against the motion, citing the importance of casuarina as habitat for black cockatoos and saying the assessment of the shade situation should not be limited to winter.

She recommended better maintenance and pruning of the trees as an alternative. Councillor Sloan’s compromise to cut down just one tree wasn’t accepted. Cllr Brown says the next long standing issue in his sights to solve is the dune vegetation at Werri Beach. He has asked for a report at the next meeting.

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Route for extension of Kiama Coast Walk Following endorsement at the September Council Meeting, a preferred route for the extension of the Kiama Coast Walk from Gerringong’s Boat Harbour to Black Head at Gerroa is to be lodged with the State Government. Beyond Black Head, existing public reserves managed by Council would provide links to Seven Mile Beach, the National Park, the Municipality’s southern boundary and potentially further south to Shoalhaven Heads. “The first step is getting the support of the NSW Government for acquiring the land and funding the project,” says Mike Dowd, Council’s Director Engineering and Works “This involves applying to the Department of Planning’s Coastal Lands Protection Scheme, which is designed to increase public ownership of important coastal land. “If successful, the Department will handle all the land

acquisition for us, including compensation.” This is the same way that the section of the Walk from Loves Bay to Werri Lagoon was established. Of the eight properties crossed by the preferred route for the extension, only three are privately owned. The remaining five properties are established public reserves or Council land. Mr Dowd says the extension is one of the highest priorities for Council’s Walking Tracks and Cycleways Committee, and also of the Kiama Tourism Opportunity Plan. Consultation will be undertaken with land owners, tourism, indigenous and environmental groups, and the wider community. The process may take some time, as extending the Walk south from Loves Bay took 12 years before opening in 2009.

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We are experincing an exceptional real estate market where demand is supercharged, prices are strong and sales are being finalised quickly. Perhaps this is the new normal for the Kiama region, but I suspect while this market will last a while longer, it will eventually return to previous levels once the Corona-virus situation settles down. So, if you intend to sell your property in the near future, now is the time to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Call us to discus your options.

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New pump track will do the rounds Gerringong’s Michael Cronin Oval is to be the first location for Council’s new modular pump track. It will be installed there for the beginning of the Christmas holidays, and remain there for the following term. The $46,000 track system is suitable for bikes, skateboards, scooters and roller blades, and for a variety of ages and skill levels. It can be easily moved and set in a variety of configurations. The track will be relocated to James Oats Reserve at Minnamurra for the next school holidays and following

term, then to Kevin Walsh Oval, to Gainsborough Chase and to Hindmarsh Park for the 2021/2 summer holiday and first term. Community feedback will be considered before determining 2022 locations. Part-funding of $20,000 for the track came from the Legacy program of the cycling Road World Championships, which are being held in Wollongong in 2022. The remainder of the funding came from Kiama Council. A pump track is just one element of the bike skills park being built at the old Minnamurra Quarry.

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Enter your garden Kiama gardeners have no doubt been busy working in their gardens this year, and with such beautiful spring rain gardens have never looked better. What better year to enter your garden into the Kiama Garden Club’s 2020 garden competition? The Club is encouraging as many as possible to enter their gardens in the various categories. Entries close 19 October, with judging in the first week of November. All details are on the entry form, available from Burnetts on Barney, local florists, Kiama Council and local cafes.

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Doak, also served for 11 years, 10 of these as GCA President. He was instrumental in gaining a $30,000 grant for Landcare activities The Federal Member for on Seven Mile Beach. Gilmore, Fiona Phillips, has Both Mr and Mrs Doak presented four members of each received an OAM in the the Gerroa Community June 2020 Queen’s Birthday Association (GCA) with Honours for invaluable serawards for Life Membership. vices to the community. They “Strong communities now live in a Berry retiremake the South Coast such ment community. a great place to live in, and Mr Daniel Ford was awardit’s people such as these that ed Life Membership after a work tirelessly to make these period of 12 years spent as communities strong,” said Treasurer, Secretary, Hall Mrs Phillips. Manager, Vice President, Mrs Rae Doak worked for President and Newsletter the GCA for 11 years, acting Editor. as Welfare Officer, NewsletMr Ford helped win a joint ter Editor, Social Activities Federal and Kiama Council Co-ordinator and Secretary. grant for $36,000 to resurHer husband, Mr James face the Gerroa Neighbour-

hood Centre car park and install exercise equipment at Emery Park. As an IT expert, Mr Ford was also the GCA ‘Help Desk Officer’, regularly offering free advice to members on the NBN, electrical, computer and other household electronic problems. The fourth recipient, Mrs Hedi (Hedwig) Stein worked for eight years as Treasurer, Social Activities Co-ordinator and President. She is famous for organising a range of very successful one-day social bus trips for GCA members. “People like Hedi, Rae, James and Daniel make life in small regional communities more pleasurable and often less complicated,” says current GCA President Roy Schmidt. “They made it easy for the current GCA team to take over the reins.”

New members despite COVID Kiama Mixed Probus Club sent out a strong message to the community that they are still open for business when they welcomed five new members into the club at a single meeting: a club record even for ‘normal’ times. Leonie Goodsell, Wes and Robyn Evans, Renelda Arthur and Carolyn Crowe-Maxwell were formally welcomed into the club by President Carl Storer. In spite of restrictions curtailing their full social calendar of monthly luncheons, theatre and industry visits, bus trips and parties, the Club is continuing to get their members together for fun, friendship and fellowship at picnics, walks and coffee mornings. There is a full program of future events. Contact the Club via kmprobus@ outlook.com or call the secretary John Ashworth on 4232 2159.

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levels rise, and a lack of consideration for aboriginal cultural heritage, as the southern site is close to an area where a massacre occurred. Mr Knight spoke about the way Aboriginal cultural heritage is treated in these situations. “Everyone brings it down to the scientific value of specific objects rather than looking at it in the context of a whole landscape,” he says. A spokesperson for Boral said, “Boral remains con-

the proposed modification, which is underpinned by scientific data and the input of independent experts, will stand up to the rigorous and thorough assessment of the DPIE and the IPC.” The modification is opposed by Kiama and Shellharbour Councils, environmental groups and many residents. Boral has distributed a brochure throughout Minnamurra, seeking to address these concerns, and explain the demand for the fine sand.

“They paint a rosy picture of their project, but I think it has reminded people of the whole issue and I hope it will motivate people to make a submission,” says Mr Maitland. Mayor Mark Honey says Kiama Council is likely to make a submission. The determination the Commission makes can be subject to appeal. The Commission will host an online Public Meeting from noon on Wednesday 28 October

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I am sure you will all be pleased to know that Council has now advertised for a contractor to repair Jamberoo Mountain Road after it was damaged by severe flooding and the subsequent landslip in August. We hope to have the road back in action before Christmas. It has been a frustrating time for our residents and visitors, in addition to many of our Council staff, who are ‘enjoying’ the detour through Macquarie Pass. I want to commend Council’s engineers and their colleagues in the NSW Government, for their efforts to have the road open so soon. Given the scale of the damage, the technical challenges of designing a replacement that can withstand the unprecedented rain and floods we now experience, they have done a magnificent job. This is on top of their existing works program, which is worth updating for you. The million plus dollar

upgrades at the Jamberoo Sports Precinct are more than halfway done now. The Kevin Walsh Oval works are complete, with a new amenities building for Keith Irvine Oval on its way. The lighting at Keith Irvine is already in place as is the upgraded drainage for both grounds. Next will be the renovations of the Jamberoo Youth Hall. We’re about to start work on upgrading the Figtree Lane car park in Gerringong next week to ensure it is ready for Christmas. Work to improve pedestrian safety along Fern Street in Gerringong has also started and should be completed next month. We’ve also started initial work on the Minnamurra Bike Skills Track at the old Sanctuary Place Quarry, which I know many of you are looking forward to. We’ve also ordered the Modular Bike Pump Track which will be set up at Mick Cronin Oval to start with before moving around our Municipality. A number of our playgrounds have been, or are about to be, updated in consultation with our community, including Whitton Place, Waabie and Attunga Reserves. Old School Park

and Eureka Reserve are next on our list. A contractor has been appointed to build the staircase at the old Bombo Quarry, subject to Council approving the final design. We’ll also soon be upgrading the amenities at the north end of Bombo Beach. There’s a long list of other amenities Council has recently renovated, including at Emery Reserve (Gerroa) and Lloyd Rees Reserve (North Werri Beach), with the popular amenities at South Werri Beach and at our Visitor Information Centre happening now. The construction team has also rolled out new footpaths at such sites as Boanyo Avenue/Tingira Crescent, Geering Street and in the Bonaira Native Gardens. Congratulations to our Works Division.

Honey returned as Mayor Mark Honey was re-elected unopposed as Mayor at the September Council Meeting. Councillor Andrew Sloan was re-elected as Deputy Mayor by just one vote over Councillor Don Watson.

Keep our beaches COVID safe Lifeguards have a new role at the beach this summer, monitoring crowd numbers. “Our lifeguards have a very busy patrol season ahead, ensuring everyone is staying COVID Safe on the beach, as well as safe when in the water,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “I ask all beach-goers, locals and visitors alike, to show respect by following their COVID and water safety directions.” COVID-Safety signs are at patrolled beaches to remind people of what is required, and other safety measures are being observed, including modified rescue and first aid practices. The Police may be called if crowds do not disperse should overcrowding occur. “If you can’t follow some simple rules that will allow us all to enjoy our beaches, please go elsewhere,” says the Mayor. A useful measure is to remember to stay a towel apart when on the beach. Lifeguards are currently on duty at Surf Beach, weekdays from 9.30-5.30pm. Life saving clubs patrol the main beaches on the weekend.

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2021 Kiama Show: back to basics Keen not to take on a financial risk, but determined to continue the 173 year tradition of the Kiama Show, the Kiama Show Society has decided to hold a scaled back version next year. “It will only be on one day, Saturday 23 January, and we won’t have the entertainment component we usually do,” says Show Society President Neil McLaren. “There is too much uncertainty to commit to any of those costs” Instead, the focus will be on the key elements of agricultural shows over the years – cattle, horses, the woodchop and the Pavilion. “We want the emphasis to be on the Show being a reflection of the community, at a time when we all need to feel connected. “We’re in the same boat as other local shows such as Albion Park and Berry, where we all believe the community needs some degree of normality back to focus on what is great in our community. “Our community needs events like the Kiama Show just to get people out and be sociable and appreciate what we have here in the local community. “We’d love for the Show to go ahead purely for that reason alone but how we are going to fund the Show is going to be a very big challenge.” The enthusiasm to bring back the Show next year is hightened by the decision made to cancel the 2020 Show due to the extreme bushfire conditions. “Prior to this year, the last time the Show was cancelled was in World War II. “That’s the degree of the tragedy of the bushfires and

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now we have the tragedy of the COVID pandemic,” says Mr McLaren. “Given the whole issue with mental health and the suicides we’ve had around this area, we need the community to come together in whatever way we can. “The Show has always been a wonderful way this happens annually.” Given the extra time people have been devoting to crafts, gardening and cooking during this period, he’s expecting fierce competition in the Pavilion section. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we get record entries – everyone I know is keeping busy, and this is the opportunity to show it off.” The Committee is currently planning and tabling options

on how to run a COVID Safe Show, with ideas such as limiting access to only the Bong Bong Street gate, one way visitor traffic and limiting numbers in parts of the showground, including the Pavilion. The Show Society is in discussion with Kiama Council to ensure a Covid Safe event can occur and meet the NSW Health requirements for hygiene and safe distancing. Any community members who would like to assist, or have suggestions on what they would like to see at the Show in 2021, are welcome to contact the Kiama Show Society’s Management Committee via secretary@kiamashow.com.au

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representing New South Wales in national meets. In his twenties Colin served as secretary of several This winter Gerringong lost community groups. These two well-loved and respected included the Junior Farmers 93-year-old citizens within a for young men and women month of each other, cousins from 10 to 25 which fostered Colin Sharpe and Ken Miller. farming skills and shows and Colin’s father Stanley was the Younger Set that fostered the brother of Ken’s mother social life. Pansy, and Colin and Ken As club captain of the grew up and worked for inaugural Gerringong Surf many years on nearby dairy club in 1952, Colin was one farms at Toolijooa. of the first four members to Both were descended from gain their bronze medallion Gerringong early settler award. The group erected the families, the Millers arriving Ken Miller and Collin Sharpe at the old Gerringong Museum town’s first surf club building, in 1838 and the Sharpes in ground from Scotland. running in the late 1940s, recently a location for youth the 1850s. Colin was always ready joining the Kensington-Rand- activities during the coronaviBoth men were raised in to supply information about wick club on the recommen- rus crisis. their family Gerringong Con- earlier times, some of it very dation of his hop, step and Colin began his thirties by gregational [now Uniting] precious. In 2008 he told jump champion Miller cousin marrying Margaret Noble of church and as adults were how his father lifted him as a Lloyd. On Saturdays, after Jamberoo in 1957. The Kiaactive in the congregation, not quite six-year old to peer doing the early milking, he ma Independent announced later supporting the creation in to the plane of Kingsford caught the train to Sydney, the uniting of two of the of the Mayflower retirement Smith on the beach at Gerate lunch and watched a district’s best-known families village in the town. Ken sang roa in January 1933. newsreel. He then joined and Ken was groomsman for as a tenor in the church choir The eulogy at Ken’s practice with the club before his cousin. In March 1975 for 73 years, retiring only in funeral recalled humorous returning by rail to do the Ken made what he said was 2016 due to some falls. episodes from his life. Some last milking and go to the pic- the best move in his life by The two were invaluable concerned the succession tures with the family. For the marrying Dawn Short. sources of information on of glass eyes that replaced rest of the week he trained Both men were in their local history that came from his left eye damaged by an alone. mid-fifties when in 1981 they their own experience and accident when he was two. As a runner in bare feet, helped form the Gerringong tales passed down from earli- These included handing Ken told the Daily Telegraph and District Historical er generations. the eye for safekeeping to in 1950: If you go trudging Society, both going on to be Long before the internet a young woman who may bare-footed through frost president of the association, made old newspapers acces- have thought it was a marble round the fields before dayas was Margaret, and inspirsible, Ken spent hours read- when he took to the field to break these winter mornings ing others to join. ing through old copies of the play football. The twinkle in you get feet hard enough for The Gerringong Museum, Kiama Independent, copying his other good eye invariably anything. His achievements when re-opened in the near out extracts by hand. He marked the good-natured included winning the state future in the former School filled in some of the blanks jokes of a natural prankster. 10,000 metre cross- country of Arts and Scout and Guide about the Miller family backKen took up long distance championship in 1950 and Hall, will carry on their work.

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Grants up for grabs A surge in grant opportunities for small business and community organisations, post-bushfires, floods and as a result of COVID-19, may help support these groups get back to business, says the Member for Gilmore, Fiona Phillips. Speaking at Kiama Precinct’s September meeting, Mrs Phillips said her grant officer is available to help connect community groups and businesses with these Federal, State, Local and private grants. She also urged people to look after their mental health in these trying times. “Keeping in contact with other people is the most important thing you can do,” she said and recommended doing the free online QPR course (Question, Persuade, Refer) at lifelinesouthcoast. org.au/training/qpr/ Mrs Phillips also advised the audience that her office can raise and escalate individual cases for people who are stranded overseas, have problems or issues with NBN, Telstra, NDIS, veteran affairs, taxation, jobkeeper and jobseeker, or bushfire recovery. Finally, Mrs Phillips urged people as we move closer to fire season to get a Bushfire Survival Plan in place. She said that disaster preparedness is rolling out especially in areas that weren’t burnt last year. “Telstra is putting extra battery backups in towers. There are more Sat Cows (Satellite Cells on Wheels) where people can charge and use their phones if coverage in an area goes out.”

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each other and the daughter had slipped off her floaty, went under a few times and panicked. “A woman standing beside me (Kirrilee) stripped to her swimwear and was ready to go out to help them. Then a fisherman with his boat saved my daughter first, then my husband. “Bob, a local with a paddleboard, went out to save my two boys. “They risked their own lives to save my family. I couldn’t believe it. “I wish I knew the men’s names. I can’t thank them enough. I just didn’t expect people to react like that. “I was born in Australia and come from a Lebanese background, so I wear a hijab. “I have often felt unwelcomed. But these people have restored my faith in humanity. “They probably think it was nothing, but for me it could

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have been so much worse.” Later that day, Kirrilee, who had stayed with Samar and comforted her during the rescue, left a little gift package at the back door of their holiday home with toy cars for the boys, a little diary for the daughter and some lollies for her husband – Minties, with a note that said ‘It’s moments like these…..’. Kirrilee’s kind thoughts really helped Samar and her family push through this incident. “When you go away on holidays, you dont want to come home with bad memories,” Kirrilee told The Bugle. “I delivered the bag of goodies to them because after such a traumatic event, I wanted to help with their emotional and mental health and give them something good to remember.” Perrie Croshaw

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At the Gerringong Crop & Swap Members of Gerringong Crop & Swap weren’t going to let wild winds deter them from attending their first gathering since March. Regulars and first timers gathered under shelter at the back of the Gerringong Bowlo. Coordinator Angie Ritchie-Straatman was delighted. “People have been turning to their gardens during this time, so they’ve got lots to swap!” All are welcome to the Swaps which happen at the back of the Bowlo on the fourth Saturday of the month, and at Burnetts on Barney in Kiama on the second Saturday of the month.

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