The Bugle 8 December 2018
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
Strong concerns over boardwalk route Over 500 people have signed a petition to Kiama Council voicing their concern about the environmental impact of a 600 metre section of the proposed Minnamurra Boardwalk. The section in question, at the southern end of the 1.6 kilometre boardwalk, is elevated out over the water, rather than following the edge of the road as it does to the north. “At one particular place, it is 14 metres out, and there will be no room for anything else at low tide,” says Richard Norville, who says he loves the river and wants to protect it. “Right from the first meeting Council held at the Golf Club, people have said they only want the boardwalk if
it doesn’t go in the river. “Cardno [Council’s consultants] state the overwater section will cause environmental damage or loss, but all efforts will be made to minimise it. “We are not interested in minimising the loss - we want to prevent it happening.” A group, called Friends of the Minnamurra River, has been formed to lobby for the route to be changed. Its chair, Will Chyra, says, “Our intent is to be the voice of the river. We want to protect it for future generations. “We are not opposed to the boardwalk itself, we are opposed to it being in the river. “It should be on land to minimise any environmental
Given our fortnightly scheduling, this is the last edition of The Bugle for 2018. The next issue will be available from 11 January. We wish you a wonderful Christmas and summer break with family and friends, and look forward to bringing you more local news in the New Year.
impacts or dangers the river is exposed to. “There are some very large issues still to be addressed the environmental studies haven't been completed, issues on aboriginal heritage
Some of the Friends of the Minnamurra River
- all are concerns that are included in Cardno’s report. “As a minimum all these studies should be completed before the route is set.” In a statement to The Bugle,
after the group’s concerns were raised with them, Council said: “Cardno is currently conducting a review of environmental Continued on page 12
Photo: Photography & KO
Kiama gears up for the Christmas rush In just three years, Kiama Downs Surf Lifesaving Club’s Santa Photos have become a much loved tradition, and a major fundraiser. The idea has been taken on by Kiama and Gerringong Surf Clubs, and this
year Jamberoo Public School has gotten in on the act with photos taken on farms. The last of KDSLC’s photos are being taken at Jones Beach on Sun 9 Dec, 2-5pm, for $25. For a full round up of local Christmas events, see p 6-7
Inside this issue Surfing the tourism wave p3 Indefinate leave of absence for Brown p3 Diggies popping up on Blowhole Point p3 Work starting on Shellharbour Hospital p4 Shopping centre DA causes concern P4 Get ready for NYE at the Harbour p10