The Bugle 7 March 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
6000 cyclists coming to town Locals will get an insight into the impact the L’Etape cycling event will have on our area at community consultation meetings organised for late March. “L’Etape is a huge event, run by the Tour de France,” says the Chair of Destination Kiama, Councillor Matt Brown. “This is our chance to prove to the world that we can host major events. “People who come to the meetings will get to understand the huge benefits this event can bring to our area. “I don’t think it has fully sunk in yet.” The route for the event has been set, but the details not yet released. The event hub, as well as the start and finish lines will be based in Kiama, with the course extending through the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. “The detail will be outlined at the meeting, showing which roads will be closed and when so we can see how we will be able to manage our daily lives while the event is on,” says Cllr Brown. With over 6000 cyclists plus their families and friends expected to converge on Kiama for the event, to be held on Saturday 28 November, Cllr Brown says it is going have an extraordinary impact on the whole region. “Accommodation is going to be booked out throughout
the Illawarra and nearby South Coast. “It is going to be an amazing event that will give us worldwide coverage. “Come along to the meetings to find out how to get involved, ask any questions and hear from the event organisers.” A special meeting is being held for business owners, to focus on how they can benefit from the event. Other community meetings will be held in the lead up to the event.
Meet Council’s new Director Environmental Services p 3
Record heritage sale p3
Details: Wednesday 25 March, The Pavilion Kiama, 5.15-6.45pm Wednesday 25 March, Gerringong Town Hall, 7pm-8.30pm Thursday 26 March, Jamberoo School of Arts, 5.30-7pm Register via Council’s website or by phoning Council on 4232 0444
New medical centre for Gerringong p7
Photo: In The Zone – Photography
Draft 20 year strategic plan soon open for comment Residents are again being encouraged to participate in the process of developing a 20 year strategic vision for the Kiama Local Government Area. As reported in earlier editions, all NSW councils are now required to develop their inaugural Local Strategic
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Planning Statement (LSPS) to guide their direction over the next 20 years. The LSPS are required to set out: • the 20 year vision for land use in the local area • the special characteristics which contribute to local identity
• shared community values to be maintained and enhanced • how growth and change will be managed into the future. “The LSPS will be our highest strategic planning document, with the Local Environment Plan and
Development Control Plan enforcing its vision,” says Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray. “We have openly engaged with the community on this important strategic document, so that the outcome truely reflects the feelings and
Time for more Snails of Approval p9
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