The Bugle 7 March 2020 by The Bugle Newspaper

The Bugle 7 March 2020

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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

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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

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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

Inside this issue

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

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Kiama Farmers’ Market Surf Beach 3-6pm

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Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, Gerringong and Kiama Bowlos and other venues

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Friends of Kiama Library Talk: Bill Campbell Library Auditorium,2.30pm $8 non-members.

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Usually held in January, this year’s Captain Christie Ocean Swim was postponed due to the bushfire conditions. 6-8 March The event, which has been Kiama Jazz & Blues Advertising put on by Gerringong Surf Festival Manager: Lifesaving Club since 1982, kiamajazzandbluesfestival. Sun 15 March Steve Law celebrates an original swim com.au Kiama Seaside Market for a dare by Captain ChrisBlack Beach, 9-3pm t 0428 662 499 Fri 6 March tie in the 19th Century. Pics & Flicks: Sat 21 March As the wager involved a The Farewell Gerringong Village Or email us at bottle of whisky, all over age Gerringong Town Hall, Markets In and around emailthebugle@ 8pm. $10 or less. swimmers are rewarded by a Gerringong Town Hall miniature bottle for their pargmail.com 7-8 March Sun 22 March ticipation. This year they will or post to Kiama Woodcraft Group Captain Christie also be given reusable swimExpo & Sale Ocean Swim (see right) PO Box 304, ming caps, rather than one Gerringong 2534 Masonic Hall, Collins St, Sat 28 March use ones, as an eco-friendly 9-4pm Second Hand Saturday initiative by the Club. Black Beach Mitch Payne says 200-250 Jordan White, winner of last year’s Captain Christie Ocean Swim in 20:43. She was first woman to win in its 38 year history. people compete each year in RED HOT SUMMER CONCERT the 1.8km swim from Boat KIAMA SHOWGROUNDS Harbour to Werri Beach. “There are a lot of ocean Saturday 14th March 2020 A special screening of a facing increasing scrutiny The night is a fundraiser swims around now, but this ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION documentary is looking to from welfare and the police. for Children’s Ground is one of the few that goes help other children in simiLast September, Dujuan, (childrensground.org.au). around a headland to a destiROAD CLOSURES FROM 11.00 A.M. TO 11.00 P.M. lar situations to its subject. now 12, addressed the UN’s Details: Friday March 20, nation.” ON BONG BONG STREET FROM MANNING ST TO In My Blood It Runs Human Rights Council in Kiama Scout Hall, 6pm for Details: Sunday 22 March, KIAMA SHOWGROUNDS AND ON TERRALONG ST follows Dujuan, a ten year Geneva – the youngest person 7pm screening. Tickets 10am start. Book through FROM BLOWHOLE POINT RD TO KIAMA old Indigenous boy, who is to do so – raising Australia’s $25 from trybooking.com www.oceanswims.com SHOWGROUNDS. include canapes from a child-healer, a good hunter national age of criminal $40 pre-race day or If you require any further information please contact: Otis and drinks from $50 on the day (register at and speaks three languages responsibility from 10 to 14 Deb Alexander on 0414 857 738 Manning St Cellars. club from 7-9am sharp) but is ‘failing’ in school and years.

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Precinct reps meet Council’s new Director Environmental Services with Ministers While Council’s new Director Environmental Services, Jessica Rippon, has been with Shoalhaven Council for the past 14 years, she has considered Kiama her home for much longer. She counts herself as a local given her strong sporting ties and the involvement she and her family has with the Kiama community, from their home in nearby Albion Park. “I surf at all the beaches, my kids play football for Jamberoo Rugby League Club, and I have spent all of my spare time here over more than 20 years,” she says. “ I already know a lot of people around my age in the community, and I want to get out and about as much as I can to meet more people. “I have a passion for working closely with the community.” Ms Rippon has already begun meeting with representaties of the various precinct groups to introduce herself A battle between two keen and find out what concerns bidders has resulted in a them. record price for an unrenoHaving spent the last 14 vated house in central Kiama years at Shoalhaven Council, with a heritage listing. she is relishing the opportuLong term locals bought nity of working for a smaller the property through a buycouncil,where her work can ers’ agent for $1.695 million, make a real impact. significantly above the “You can make a lot of reserve, after bidding started difference and help on the at $1 million. ground a lot more in a small“It was a great result,” was originally built for “It is a beautiful old house er council. says First National Coast & George Fuller and his wife that deserves to be pre“Your efforts can someCountry’s Andy Wharton. Sarah Miller around 1860. served. times get lost in those large “They know how much it It was last sold almost 80 “Too much of our history organisations and communiis going to cost to renovate, years ago. and character is in danger of ties. Having something that but love its history, location Sue Eggins, President of being lost. is a lot smaller gives you a and potential.” the Kiama & District Histor“It shows a heritage listing lot of opportunity to make The house, on Barney St ical Society, is delighted the isn’t a deterrent for the right real improvements.” adjacent to the train line, house has been appreciated. buyer.” Over recent years, the Members of the Kiama Combined Community Advocacy Group (CCAG), have travelled to Macquarie Street to voice their concerns about a number of planning issues at a ministerial level. Local Member Gareth Ward, who is also the Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, arranged the meeting with Rob Stokes, the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and participated in the discussions. The CCAG brings together the North, South and Central precincts and the Jamberoo Valley Residents and Ratepayers Association, with each nominating representatives with a range of practical experience and expertise. This includes people with backgrounds from federal, state, and local levels of government in executive

management, stakeholder engagement, policy development and service delivery, as well as long-term locals with farming backgrounds and small business owners. “In accord with current precinct guidelines we do our best to work with the Council and other authorities in a constructive and cooperative way to get the best possible outcomes for Kiama,” says Karen Lang from the Central Precinct. “The CCAG has had extensive consultations with Council about the loss of character and heritage, the lack of adequate infrastructure especially during peak times, and the lack of a rationale for requiring further development. “Minister Ward’s invitation was an opportunity to have these concerns heard at the regional and state govern-

ment level, where Kiama planning decisions are often made. “We aren’t NIMBYs, but believe development should be well-planned and aligned with infrastructure upgrades.” Ms Lang said that the visit wasn’t undermining Council’s role, as it acknowledged the work that Council has already done in this direction. “We want the views of our precincts to be considered in planning decisions across all levels of government.” Mayor Mark Honey sees it differently,“It is disappointing someone from Council wasn’t invited to attend that meeting as well. “CCAG did it without any consultation with Kiama Council, even though they are just supposed to be an advisory group to Council. “It is very unfortunate.”

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New Director Environmental Services, Jessica Rippon

Director Environmental Services’ responsibilities have expanded from Planning to include Community and Cultural Development, Environment and Health, and Library Services. Ms Rippon has a broad range of qualifications and experience to match the breadth of her new role, with a Masters in Planning, a Bachelor of Science in human geography (looking at community development in the planning space), and a Bachelor of Commerce in marketing and communications. She is in the process of finishing a Masters of Management. After beginning her career as a planner in the private sector, she moved to Shoal-

haven Council, initially as a strategic planner. During her time there she worked in a variety of roles, from planning and development assessment and management roles in planning to looking after a broad range of corporate functions including internal audit, communications and community engagement. During the recent bushfire season, she had responsibility for Shoalhaven Council’s Emergency Services operations. Her prior knowledge of the geography of the region and the issues facing the community have given her a head start in settling in. “I love the diversity of the role,” she says.

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The Kiama Blowhards and friends boarded a coach on a recent Sunday and headed south to show our support to bushfire communities. We ate in the cafes and pubs, shopped til we dropped and just chatted to the people who have endured such a horrible ordeal. They are such terrific, stoic people who were very appre-

for providing the coach free of charge, drivers Billy and Julian, and all of the wonderful people who jumped on the bus and had a long but fruitful day. To everyone at Milton, Mogo and Ulladulla ...... it will get better. If you get the chance, jump in the car, head south and support our friends in need.

Historical Society is delighted the owners of the Station Master’s Cottage, Carol and Jack Flanagan, have offered to hold an Open Day. The cottage is typical of those built on the Southern train line when it was extended through Gerringong to Bomaderry in 1893 and provided a vital link with the nearby butter factory, then Dairy Co-op, which had been established in 1888. It has been sympathetically restored and extended.

Details: Sunday 22 March, 16 Belinda St, 1-4pm. $10 entry. Talks held hourly on the half hour.

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Community news Public exhibition

Development applications received

Draft Kiama Local Strategic Planning Statement 2020

Development consents In accordance with Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Council advises that the following Development Consents are now granted.

Council received the following development applications.

At the 11 February 2020 meeting, Council endorsed the draft Kiama Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) 2020 to go on public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days.

10.2020.20.1

10.2019.207.1

LOT: 45 DP: 250008 4 Kilburnie Place, Gerringong Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

The draft LSPS may be viewed at Council’s Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama, or www.kiama.nsw.gov.au from 23 March to 20 April 2020.

LOT: 1 DP: 880586 20 Hutchinson Street, Bombo Deck

10.2020.21.1

10.2019.224.1

LOT: 429 DP: 30547 28 Eureka Avenue, Kiama Downs Use of existing deck

Community information sessions are being held before and during the exhibition period to allow the community to come and discuss the draft LSPS with Council staff. For more information, including registration details, please refer to Council’s website. Public submissions on the draft LSPS are welcome and should be addressed to the General Manager quoting SC3389. Public submissions must disclose if the author has made any political donations of gifts to minimise any perception of undue influence. The public submission should clearly state reasons for any objection or support. Public submissions may be included in reports to Council or be made publicly available. You must indicate in writing if you wish for your name and address to be withheld. Public submissions need to be received by 4pm on 20 April 2020.

LOT: 1 DP: 36443 1 Holden Avenue, Kiama Dwelling alterations and additions

10.2020.22.1

10.2019.225.1

LOT: 267 DP: 14188 39 Werri Street, Werri Beach Alteration and additions to existing dwelling

LOT: 220 DP: 786614 4 Elliott Place, Kiama Downs Carport

Properties considered by Council to possibly be detrimentally affected by any of the above applications will be contacted individually and advised of their submission opportunities under Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan 2012. Further details on the making of submissions can be found on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444 during normal office hours.

10.2019.237.1 LOT: 124 DP: 229951 123 Headland Drive, Gerroa Attached deck and awning These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

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: (02) 4232 0444 Website: www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

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nal, independent and critical thinking. That being the case: a) I cannot accept that the human species is capable of having any significant influence on the systems or forces at work in nature, on a planetary level b) even if I were capable of believing so, I have not seen any ironclad and most importantly, irrefutable, scientific evidence that human actions are the primary cause of the current (seeming) warming trend in the planet’s climate. For my tastes, there is still too much contrary ‘evidence’ around that contradicts the accepted orthodoxy. Certainly there is too much ‘reasonable doubt’ in my opinion, to justify actions that would wreck the Western world’s economies and living standards c) again; even if I were so convinced, given that Australia supposedly contributes something like just 1.3% of total worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, anything that Australia does unilaterally will not make the slightest difference to the planet’s climate. This much has been

publicly acknowledged before now, by the many in the scientific community. It is also highly improbable that our unilateral action would set a ‘good example’ and jolt the USA, China and India – the major emitters – into similar action. I haven’t even touched on here the entirely political nature and motivations of the ‘acute climate emergency’ crowd in their various guises. Given the above, I hope that the present government and our PM will continue to maintain our basic ‘wait and see’ position, even if they are forced to enact some relatively mild and meaningless ‘window dressing’ climate legislation to keep some people more or less happy. For my part, I will keep my head down, and maintain my ‘quiet Aussie’ status – which by their actions, the Cunichs have now withdrawn – until I and others like me, come out of hiding again at the next federal election. D. Gerber Kiama Downs

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New medical centre for Gerringong

SALES PERFORMANCE Is why we won an Agency of the Year Award Jason Stalgis Managing Partner First National Coast & Country

The doctors and staff of Gerringong’s longest established medical practice are looking forward to operating from their purpose-built medical centre in Greta St from 23 March. Dr Russell Pearson launched the Gerringong Family Medical Practice from his home 40 years ago, and was joined shortly after by Dr John McAlpine and

Dr Robyn Dalley. “It is wonderful that these three founding doctors are still with us when we move into our new home,” says Dr Jacqueline Sloan. “It has been a dream of theirs for some time.” Space constraints in their Belinda Street location have restricted the growth of the practice and the allied services it can offer.

“We just couldn’t fit anyone else in,” says Dr Sloan. “With more consulting rooms our existing doctors will be able to extend their availability and we will be able to offer more specialist services.” A podiatrist and a specialist sport & exercise physician, Dr George Pitsis, are the first new members of the team. The new building has large

Looking forward to the new premises: Dr Russell Pearson, Bonnie McArthur, Rachael Lawrence, Helen Prince, Dr Ann Shippers, Dr Jacqueline Sloan, Dr John McAlpine and Dr Alison Croft

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Mayoral column

BRAND NEW APARTMENTS NOW SELLING!

Mayor Mark Honey communicates directly with residents and ratepayers Mayoral Fund for the direct their recovery efforts. Among them a team dealpurpose of economic relief. ing with dangerous trees, My congratulations to a trio from waste services Joanne Palazzetti and her helping with garbage collecteam for putting this event tion, as well as people from together. human resources and rates. Thanks also to Michael These staff put up their Tomalaris and everyone at hands when asked, and have SBS for getting behind this now racked up more than initiative. The Road to Recovery is a 600 hours helping out. That’s not a bad effort great way to support not just Our Municipality escaped the Shoalhaven community, especially when many cut the worst of the bushfires but the Shoalhaven economy their summer holidays short this summer, unlike our to play their part. as well. friends to the South. In fact we had one member Despite everything, the But I’m proud of how South Coast is still open for of staff who’d only just reour community has rallied tired, who answered the call. business. to support family, friends, So thank you to each and This ride, with the publicworkmates, team mates and ity generated was a fantastic every one of you. complete strangers in the way to show the wider world I’m always praising the Shoalhaven. dedication and community just that. Much work has been done, spirit of the people who keep I’m sure our friends to but there’s still a long way the South appreciate all our our patch of paradise in good to go. working order. thoughts and prayers, but I was recently able to what is also needed is people Here’s another example why. welcome to Kiama the riders to visit and spend money. and everyone else involved There’s been a lot of Nominations are being in the Road to Recovery devastation, to lives and cycling initiative. property, but the South Coast sought to fill two vacancies on the Kiama Cutural For the unfamiliar more is still the most beautiful Board, an advisory board than 150 riders set out from place to visit (and live) in for Council and an advoKiama south to Shoalhaven the world. cate for artistic and cultural stopping at towns along the I’m sure you agree. matters of our community. way to spend money at local While on the subject I People with a suitable businesses and show their want to say a very big thank background should contact support for communities you to the Kiama Council louisec@kiama.nsw.gov.au affected by the bushfires. staff who have been helping The registration fees were out their colleagues at Shoal- or go to Council’s website. Nominations close 17 April. donated to the Shoalhaven haven City Council with

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At the Kiama Sevens The 2020 Kiama Sevens again attracted an enthusiastic crowd of all ages to support the 44 teams on the field. Warringah were the winners of the Kiama Sevens Cleary Cup with Southern Districts taking out the Sebel Harbourside Kiama Vase in the women’s final. Goulburn won the Canterbury Country Cup in the men’s competition, and Jindabyne took out the Carter Ferguson Womens Country Cup.

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The past week or two has felt like Switzerland in Kiama to me. The way the sky has hung, deep blue over the emerald green of headlands lush with grass after all this much-needed rain. Of course, you don’t get much surf in a landlocked country such as Switzerland, but you’d be surprised how big the swimming culture is there. I was lucky enough to live in Switzerland’s largest city Zurich for five-and-a-half

years until moving back to Kiama in 2019. In mid-summer, Zurich hosts the annual Limmatschwimmen where 4,500 people jump in and float down the river Limmat right through the city. The event starts at the Frauenbad (women’s baths) in central Zurich and you get cheered on by friends, family and passers by who wave from bridges and the riverbanks as you bob along (all participants are issued with a floatie).

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The swim takes around 45 minutes and only goes ahead if the water temperature is above 21 degrees. It’s the one day of the year that swimmers are allowed in the main part of the river, and tickets sell out in minutes. I did the Limmatschwimmen twice while I lived in Zurich. If you miss out on a ticket, it’s not really a problem though, as you can also swim in beautiful Lake Zurich, or one of at least ten

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