The Bugle 19 November 2016
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Keeping our character Councillors to make decisions on all medium density residential and sensitive site DAs Strong feelings within the community about inappropriate development have now led to councillors voting unanimously to be the approvers of all future medium density residential development applications, as well as any that have the potential to detract from important local landscapes. The motions, both by Deputy Mayor Kathy Rice, followed discussion of a DA for the southern part of the 617 Motel site on Manning St and a call for Neil Reilly for more information on the process that had resulted in the approval of a large residential development on Werri Headland, without any consultation with councillors. The latter development was approved by Council officers in 2010, as was the subsequent downsizing in profile and size which is currently being built. Councillor Reilly says along with residents he is dismayed at the disfigurement of the highly visible coastal headland. He raised the prospect of a ‘stop order’ being issued to halt the work, which is many months into progress, if the processes and determinations were not acceptable. The Headland is particularly iconic, given its dominance of Gerringong and
prominence in Lloyd Rees’ work. Moves have been mooted to protect his family’s simple house, on Werri Lagoon with its views of the unspolit Headland. As one Werri local told The Bugle, “It is a pox on the landscape. Sydney people come down here and don’t worry about the impact of their houses on the landscape. “There is no way Council would let me build a house there, but if you’ve got money you seem to be able to do anything.” The discussion on the proposal to construct four dwellings at 132 Manning St, which will subsequently be divided by strata, centred on an arrangement which had been struck by the developer and the owners of a neighbouring property to overcome shadowing issues. A modified plan addressed this and character issues in the design. Councillor Matt Brown argued the negotiation had arrived at an outcome both parties were happy with and should be approved. Councillor Andrew Sloan said the development still had questionable elements that should be considered by Council once staff had had time to make a proper assessment. The DA was lodged prior
Inside this issue False start for Iluka Gateway approval p3
Kiama’s finances healthy p5
to the adoption of the new DCP, which clearly outlines new requirements for such medium density developments. The new DCP was introduced largely in response to a number of sideward facing medium density developments on Manning St which were approved without reference to Council. The matter was an important issue in the recent Council election, due to community concerns about the loss of the Kiama LGA’s unique character if these type of developments were allowed to be built. Councillor Reilly thinks there should be a review into the conditions under which DAs are brought before Council. “I think that all developments over $1 million should have to be decided on by councillors rather than approved by staff,” he says.
Finding a solution for Cedar Grove access While all councillors expressed concern at the hazard of having only one entrance to Cedar Grove II, most are sceptical a proposal to rezone a neighbouring parcel of land residential would be the way to achieve the outcome. The proposal, backed by Councillor Warren Steel, is that in return for the developer getting the right for a twenty lot sub-division, the developer would provide an alternate entry into Cedar Grove II at no cost to Council. While the proposal was referred to staff for assessment, it is unlikely to be a solution for a variety of reasons, particularly the land being outside of the Kiama border and not earmarked in the Urban Strategy. At Public Access, Cedar Grove resident Mike Yalden spoke about the incidents that have already happened and the potential for gridlock in an emergency. Mayor Mark Honey agrees and says he will also have staff look into developing emergency access routes. “Even if this proposal is the solution, it will take years to come to fruition,” he says. “We need to prepare now.”
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Gerringong Music Club presents Berrima Singers & Friends Gerringong Town Hall, 2pm
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On weekends Live music at The Sebel, Kiama Leagues Club, The Mecure, Jamberoo Pub and other venues.
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Sat 19 Nov Gerringong Village Markets In and around the Town Hall, 9-2pm
Sun 20 Nov Kiama Seaside Markets Kiama Harbour, 9-3pm
Sun 27 Nov Jamberoo Village Markets Reid Pk, 9-2pm
Fri 2 Dec Pics & Flicks Gerringong Girl Asleep, 8pm
November Show Ball proving popular change
Sunday 4 Dec Music in the Park Hindmarsh Park, 1-3pm
Thurs 8 Dec Kiama Bush Dance Kiama Community Centre 7.30-10.30pm $5
Tues 13 Dec Carols in the Park Jamberoo, from 7pm
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Always the biggest event on the Kiama social calendar, the change in the timing of the Kiama Show Ball from January to November is attracting a lot of interest from people unable to attend before due to holiday commitments. “We’re hearing that a number of local businesses are taking up the opportunity to use the occasion as their Christmas party,” says Show Society Secretary Sue Granger-Holcombe. “It is awonderful way for them to get together at the end of the year and help out the Show Society at the same time.”
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False start for Iluka Gateway approval Despite appearing on the Department of Planning’s website as having been approved for Gateway, it appears that Iluka Reserve in Kiama Downs is not at that stage yet. According to Phil Costello, Council’s Director of Environmental Services, the unique situation is due to recent changes to the reclassification process which were made after the proposal was submitted. While indicating its willingness for the proposal to proceed to Gateway, the Department has now requested Council submit the proposal in a different format, which it will then fasttrack to approve. “It will not be until then that we know the conditions of the approval, but they will most likely include public consultation and a public hearing, and consultants’ reports on issues such
South Gerringong pops up again Mayor Mark Honey says he was dumbfounded when he read the Department of Planning’s update of its Illawarra-Shoalhaven Urban Development Program and saw that there are 350 greenfield sites designated for the area between Gerringong and Gerroa. “It is hard to explain why it is there after all of the political reassurances we have had, including just recently by Gareth Ward, that there will always be open land between the two villages,” he says. “To still have this in the document after years and years of protests and fights to get it eliminated is pretty disturbing. It is something I need to take up urgently with the State Member and the Minister.”
Residents showing their concern: on the left, Jamberoo residents opposed to the Golden Valley Way DA and, on the right, opponents of the Iluka Reserve sell-off
as flooding risk,” he says. It is unlikely that this work and consultative period will occur before Christmas. Council has proposed selling off nine blocks on the higher area on the northern side of the Reserve. Funds raised would ‘embelish’ the park and provide funds for other projects. It has also been identified that there is room for eight possible allotments to be created utilising Council-owned road reserve on the western side of Riverside Drive, an option preferred by opponents of the Iluka Reserve sell-off. Over 1,000 people have signed a petition against the Iluka Reserve plan. At the November Council meeting, Councillor Neil Reilly asked for details of what studies support the assertion that the Reserve is underutilized; and for a copy of the a justification for a proposed development on the basis of its expected commercial benefit from the Long Term Revenue Committee. “None of this basic information has been provided to councillors,” he says. “The process was started with undue haste by the last Council after attempts to sell-off two parcels of land at Jamberoo and the area at the back of the hospital were thwarted.”
Jamberoo has to wait until December Despite strong lobbying from the Jamberoo community the Golden Valley Way planning proposal, to sub-divide 10 acres of rural land on the eastern outskirts of Jamberoo, was not discussed at the November meeting of Kiama Council. A meeting of the Jamberoo Residents and Ratepayers Association, and a later Public Meeting, passed motions urging Council to not only refuse to send the proposal to Gateway but to re-instate the ‘black line’ around Jamberoo and urge the State Government to enact legislation to protect villages. Mayor Mark Honey says that the issue will be discussed at the December meeting, after the call for community input on the matter closes on 5 December. Opponents of development have been supported in their efforts by influential broadcaster, Alan Jones, a former Jamberoo resident.
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Consider being a Dementia Friend Having just won the Excellence in Community Partnerships Award at the National Disability Awards, the Dementia Friendly Kiama Project is looking to get more people involved in its internationally recognised pilot. Such is the interest in the project around the world, Council’s Director of Community Services, Claire Rogers, was recently interviewed on BBC Radio about Kiama’s approach to the growing issue. Organisers are now looking to recruit residents, community groups and businesses to train up as Dementia Friends. “A Dementia Friend will learn skills to engage and communicate effectively with people with dementia,” says Community and Cultural Development Manager Nick Guggisberg. “They will also receive training in how to make community groups more dementia friendly. “The idea is that, once trained, a Dementia Friend is a point of contact within their community groups for those living with dementia. “They are also able to work within their community group to make the changes needed to allow people with dementia to become or remain active members of the group.” The initiative involves a free six-hour training program, broken into two three-hour sessions. “Participants can attend the first session only, which provides general training on Dementia Awareness. Those wishing to become a Dementia Friend are required to attend both sessions.” Businesses are also being encouraged to take part in the campaign with a business-specific free training session. “Business owners and staff can learn more about dementia, important communication skills and practical tips to make their workplace dementia friendly.” Details: The training will be conducted by Alzheimer’s Australia at Kiama Golf Club on 28 and 29 November. Registrations can be made online at: dementiafriendly.eventbrite.com.au. For further information: Nick Guggisberg – 0412 924 091
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There’s something new in the water Kiama’s
finances healthy
This is no normal buoy, but one of five new shark listening stations to be installed on the NSW South Coast by the State Government. The satellite-linked VR4G receiver records the presence of tagged sharks swimming within a 500 metre radius of the listening station and provides near real-time updates of tagged sharks close to key swimming/surfing locations. Information on the movement of tagged sharks captured on the VR4Gs goes straight to a satellite and is then instantly sent to mobile devices via Twitter and the SharkSmart App, which provides key information about the movement of sharks along our coastline as well as providing important safety measures in place on our State’s beaches. Details: The Shark Smart app is available at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
LED lighting for new subdivisions
Jamberoo CWA's Opera in the Valley was a great success, with the return of international star Jos÷ Carbó (shown above with Cathy Delhaas) the highlight of the evening. Pencil in the first week in November 2017 for the event’s 20th Birthday.
Council has resolved that all greenfield development sites will be required to install LED street lamps. As Council is responsible for paying for the lighting, the move will not only provide better lighting of the area but will save power and money. There is no intention to retrofit existing streetlights without grant funding, as costs would be significant.
Kiama Council is in a strong financial position, according to Finance Director Kerry McMurray, with the net operating result for the year to June showing a $2.5 million turnaround to a $1 million surplus. The year has seen substantial re-assessment of accounting practices to be in line with other councils and meet Fit for the Future ratios. “Over the 10 years stipulated, Council’s long term financial plan sees it meeting the seven indicators of Fit for the Future in 69 out of 70,” he says. “There is one year when we will have to repay a Blue Haven redevelopment loan that stops us getting a perfect score.” At the same time, Council has been building its reserves for future expenditure. Of the $44.3 million in cash it is holding, $39 million is committed to particular projects including the Blue Haven Centre of Excellence and waste management plant replacement. As previously noted, the 10 Year Plan includes a 3% rate variation for three years from 2018/19, necessary to meet the Fit for the Future ratios while carrying out asset renewal. Rates and annual charge represent approximately 27.5% of Council’s revenue for 2015/6.
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Talented locals produce the goods For a small community, we punch above our weight with our collective creative output. Here are the latest offerings from three of our locals. Kiama High and Roo Theatre graduate Byran Moses has just produced and directed an Australian action comedy, The Tail Job. The film has been a success at international festivals, from rave reviews from its premiere at Slamdance to taking out the Jury Award for best film at the CATE film festival in LA. The low budget, high action movie is about to hit Australian cinemas through FanForce, and is going to be shown at Shellharbour soon as a fundraiser for the Children’s Medical Research Institute (details later). With one one reviewer saying it’s “perhaps the funniest film to ever come out of Australia”, the movie may make a star out of Bryan’s father, Ralph, who plays a significant cameo role. Shot entirely in Sydney with some of Australia’s funniest comedians, the film features cameos from some of the country’s screen legends, such as Grant Dodwell and Gary Waddell. Bryan is currently working on a film in Europe. Closer to home, Paula Shanahan is soon to launch the first in what is planned to be a series of colouring books celebrating all that is local. “Kiama is such a beautiful place to live, and to visit. We wanted to produce something for people to create their own memento and feel a real connection with our area,” she explains. “We think visitors are looking for something more
than just a t-towel or a souvenir made overseas.” This belief in the importance of making a truly local product has led Paula and her creative partner Alison Doyle to engage local women on the project Georgie Summerville as the book’s photographer and Davina Abela as the designer - as well as insisting on the book being printed locally. “We think we have come up with something for people of all ages, that reflects Kiama’s essence.” Colour Me Local: Kiama will be launched at the end of November, and will be available for sale at various venues. The next in the series will focus on the South-
ern Highlands, where Paula grew up. Given the parlous state of Australia cricket at the moment, it might be an ideal time for fans of the game to turn to the new book from Jeremy Wilshire, Test of Character. The book was three years in the making, and brings together exclusive interviews with a roll call of cricket legends, including Greg Chappell, Kumar Sangakkara, Michael Holding, Adam Gilchrist and Rahul Dravid, along with a random array of high-profile cricket tragics, including John Cleese, Walled Aly and Sir Peter Cosgrove. The big names were happy to be involved as Jeremy is
donating half of the royalties from the book to the Learning for a Better World (LBW) Trust. The LBW Trust supports economically disadvantaged students in developing, cricket playing countries to help them complete their tertiary or vocational education. Jeremy moved to Jerrara with his family seven years ago, having been a sports journalist with News Limited and AAP. He is the proud coach of the U/14 Kiama Cavillers. Details: The Tail Job charity screening for CMRI, 28 Nov, 7pm, Greater Union Shellharbour. Bookings via fan-force.com
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Mayoral Column Each edition, Mayor Mark Honey uses this column as a way of communicating directly with residents and ratepayers. on residential development gling to make ends meet. and diversifying our econBut those who work on the omy. coal face providing support However, our financial can tell you the needy exist position is sound, the new here as much as overseas. Council is settling in and we With that in mind, I are in the process of review- encourage you to give ing our Community Strate- generously this Christmas gic Plan with input provided to those who need it most. by our community, so there Choose your charity of is a lot to be satisfied about, choice. For my first Christespecially when you take a mas as Mayor I’m pleased wider view of the many to be able to launch our Now that the decorations challenges facing communi- Giving Tree for children at are up in the shops thoughts ties other than ours. Christmas. Individuals and turn to Summer Holidays All this is a roundabout groups can are invited to and Christmas before we way of reminding everyone place gifts under the tree at start charging into 2017. that, here we have it very our Manning Street building For me, it’s an important good indeed. While the or Kiama Library until time to reflect on the year business of being a progres- Thursday 8 December 2016. we’ve just had. sive but generally harmoniPlease do not wrap your For Council it’s been a ous and prosperous commu- gifts as they will be sorted tumultuous time with the nity can be tricky, we for distribution. threat of merging with should also take time out to Several of my fellow Shoalhaven seen off and a remember those much less councillors will be manning fresh round of local govern- fortunate. the Tree on Wednesday ment elections ushering in a Even closer to home, our 23 November from 11.30am new-look Council. own prosperity can easily to 12.30pm, and look forEven with that behind us hide evidence of neighbours, ward to meeting and thankwe face ongoing challenges friends and colleagues doing ing those who support this in determining our future as it tough. Few like to adver- great initiative. a community, with debates tise the fact they are strug-
Safer drop-off Honours for at Kiama High local Scout stalwarts
A special award night was recently held to present Venturer Leader Matthew Cameron with Wood Beads for advanced training and an Outstanding Service Award to President Linda Bartrim.
Changes are to be made to parking conditions near the entrance to Kiama High on Saddleback Mountain Road, to allow for drop-off on the school side of the road. A turning bay is to be established on the western side of the bridge to facilitate this new flow of traffic. The zone has long been a safety concern, and the new measure are seen as an interim solution.
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Dob in a local hero You only have until 25 November to ‘dob in a local hero’ for the 2017 Australia Day Awards. Mayor Mark Honey said the Kiama region was wellknown for its community spirit, and encouraged people to take time to nominate their local hero. “Our local heroes often think they’re not worthy of special recognition. For this reason, we rely on the awareness of others to nominate them,” Cr. Honey says. “We rely on friends, family and colleagues to nominate these great Australians so their contributions can be recognised.” Nominations are open in the following Australia Day categories: ♦ Citizen of the Year ♦ Young Citizen of the Year ♦ Sports Awards ♦ Community Arts Award. And for the Kiama Council Achievement Awards: ♦ Service to the Environment ♦ Community Achievement Award ♦ Youth Achievement Award. Details: Nominations close Friday 25 November, and can be completed online at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or on a form obtained from Council.
Council honours own Michael Wilkinson, a cadet engineer, is this year’s recipient of the Megan Dalley Trainee of the Year Award, in recognition of his willingness, aptitude and attitude. Left, with Megan’s mother Robyn Dalley.
Richard White received the Robert East Community Service Award for his outstanding commitment to the RFS Dunmore Brigade over many years. Left, with Robert’s son Darren
School fills Christmas tree gap left by Apex The Minnamurra Public School P&C are raising funds in a unique way this year, picking up what used to be the domain of the Kiama Apex Club and supplying fresh cut Christmas trees to the local community. Event coordinator Michael Kelton, a member of the recently closed Kiama Apex Club and kindergarten parent at the school, suggested the fundraising idea. “It’s a great opportunity to fill the void left by the Apex club closure and continue bringing fresh cut Christmas trees to the local community, while raising much needed funds for school resources.” There are three tree sizes to choose from - 6ft, 7ft and for those who have the room, a massive 8ft. Prices range from just $55 to $80. Orders are being taken until 27 November for collection from the school on Saturday 3 December.
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Following an initial assessment of all possible sites for a caravan and boat storage facility, the November meeting of Council resolved to have staff further build a business case for the proposal. Of the eight sites considered, the railDetails: To place an order or way property at the rear of for further information Panama St and the former phone 0484 281 202. Water Board site at Kiama Downs seemed most suited.
Ingham’s case decided The Land & Environment Court has approved the revised plans submitted by Robbie Ingham for a large doughnut shaped house to be built on and into his land just south of Gerringong. The Court’s orders cover the house, a driveway and a dam. None of the auxiliary facilities included in the first application, such as the stables, pavilions and manager’s quarters, were part of the revised plan so have not been approved. The house abuts the foreshore building line, and is not within the original building envelope. Council has been awarded costs for the effort expended in assessing and defending its position on the original DA.
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Following the upgrading of its Blowhole Point courts, Kiama Tennis Club must have the most scenically located courts in the world. The state-of-the-art hard courts have become a hive of activity on Saturday mornings with the start of preschool tennis lessons aimed at introducing the sport of tennis to future generations of players. While other sports have been getting in the next generation for years, tennis has lagged behind despite being a sport families can play together.
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If you’ve got a Kiama Library card you can now sign up for its Zinio service and choose from more than 370 digital magazines. The magazines are available to download and keep, with no loan limits or borrowing periods. You can access with multiple devices from the one account. New issues of your favourite magazines are released at the same time that print versions become available. Zinio joins the Library’s other great e-resources, including being able to access more than 600 e-book and e-audio titles from Bolinda Borrow Box.
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Out & about At the Kiama High Year 12 Formal Kiama High’s graduating Year 12 Class of 2016 enjoyed a final night of celebrations at the Kiama Pavilion, the second time the local venue has been used for the traditional event. Staff, students and parents attended the dinner dance. It was a great chance for the students to dress up and let their hair down before their results are announced on December 15. Good luck Year 12 2016!
Left: Leah Manuel, Dana Munroe, Hannah Lawrence, Alanya Stuckey, Kirsten Luke, Adelaide Galovic, Amy Prytherch and Merize Van der Merwe
Vice captains Tasman Fredericks and Emma Douglas, with Captains Eliza Skorulis and Ned Wilkinson
Amber Roberts, Matilda Garrett and Kiara Spence
Max Willard and Maime McCorkell
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Karl Norris-Johnson, Lee Warren, Tasman Fredericks, Max Michell and Ewan Bell with their mums Jack Philpott and Merize Van der Merwe
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Seniors wanted I have just returned from twelve days in Japan with my daughter Margot. We flew into Narita and made our way by fast train to the centre of Tokyo. Tokyo is huge and bustling, basically low rise, but very concentrated. Concrete, concrete and more concrete. Any street tree or vegetation is
manicured to within an inch of its life. We enjoyed many delicious meals from all sorts of different street stalls and restaurants, including going down to the Tokyo fishmarkets at about 10am (the auction starts at 2am) for mouth watering sashimi. Memories of narrow lanes packed with
happy people and hundreds of restaurants and food related businesses. On to Kyoto and past Mt Fuji in the Bullet train. Here we did a four hour bicycle tour of the backlots seeing Geishas in original costumes and many Temples. I even spotted a 1964 Jaguar. We also travelled to
Koyasan by funicular railway and walked at night through the 600 year old cemeteries in the middle of ancient forests (above). It was very moving. Staying in a capsule hotel and enjoying some sake with locals was great fun. Steve Law
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The Probus Club of Gerringong has been around for 29 years, and wants us to let the community know it is always looking for new members. “We are a friendly group of active people who like to mix socially and meet with new friends,” says President John Emond. “We meet monthly on a Monday to enjoy regular activities and outings. Some outings coming up are a Christmas party at the Mecure, a croquet morning at Bomaderry and a tour to Joadja Ghost Town.” Details: If you would like to know more, or arrange to come along, please give Glad Armour (42 341 253), or Des Ryder (42 343 141) a call