The Bugle 21 October 2017
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
Councillors recommit to urban boundaries At their October meeting, Kiama’s councillors have unanimously shown their commitment to keeping the area’s urban expansion within the limits of the Kiama Urban Strategy (KUS). “We are continually getting approaches from people wanting to do additional subdivisions outside that town boundary,” says Mayor Mark Honey. “This puts a stamp on the KUS to stop that happening.” As an example, both proposals to provide a second entrance to Cedar Grove II involve the developer having land outside the western boundary zoned residential. “This motion shows that is something we are not prepared to do.” Mayor Honey’s motion also strongly urges the Member for Kiama, Gareth Ward, to do all he can to ensure that the NSW Government does not support any planning proposals outside the identified town boundaries. It also calls on Mr Ward to help with progressing the rehabilitation and development of the Bombo quarry area, given its potential to meet future housing needs. “It is not moving as quickly as we would like,” says the Mayor. Infilling the site alone is expected to take 2-3 years.
Inside this issue Ali wins Coolangatta Gold again p3
Bigger and better New Year’s Eve celebrations p3
Kiama Electorate honours its achievers Members of the Kiama LGA have featured prominently in this year's Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Awards. In a change of format, all this year’s nominees were recognised with an Award rather than being judged by a panel. Belinda Brooks of Kiama and Janet Poppett of Gerringong were recognised as Outstanding Citizens. Both are involved in a number of community activities. Most particularly Belinda for her advocacy of women with disabilities being recognised for their courage and achievements
and Janet for her commitment to community fitness. In the Outstanding Local Volunteer category, awards were presented to Jackie Hall (Jamberoo Public School), Tricia Ashelford (Kiama Farmers’ Market), Geoff Shoard (Minnamurra Lions) and Christine Langford (Australian Centre for Leadership for Women). In the Junior Sports categories, Kiama’s Jackson Tikkeros and Kieran Woolley of Minnamurra were presented with the two awards of the day. Jackson is outstanding at a number of sports, including being
Discover the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre p4
Janet Poppett and Belinda Brooks with Mayor Mark Honey
selected for the Adam Goodes talented AFL program for the past two years Thirteen year old skateboarder Kieran recently won the Australian
Under 16 Bowlriding title, and has been selected to join the skateboard training team for the 2020 Olympics. Continued on page 9
Queen’s Baton bearers announced p3