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Residents call for action on stormwater Gerringong residents affected by stormwater flooding following torrential rain on 8 August are disappointed Council hasn’t shown much interest in their plight, after the event which saw a number of properties severely damaged. “Not only have they not called around to inspect the damage, I am not satisfied with their response to my email asking what they propose to do about the inadequate stormwater system,” says Kim Sultana. Her house in Henry Lee Drive had up to 700mm of water around and through it. “The whole house has to be gutted – floors, walls, kitchen, you name it. “I can’t believe this has happened a second time.” The first time was just three months after buying the house in late 1998. “That time Council came and cemented pipes down the side of the house. “We don’t understand how they could have built houses over what used to be a water course without sorting out the drainage properly.” Their neigbours on the Fern Street corner, Mahn and Rebecca Darley, suffered the same fate, but without the benefit of contents insurance. “Our carpets, furniture and possessions weren’t covered, but the gyprock, which has to be replace up to 1.2m and the fences are covered by

insurance,” he says. His attempt to claim from Council’s insurer, based on them being responsible for stormwater, has been denied. “I’ve gone to Gareth Ward to help get a guarantee that it won’t happen again,” says Mr Darley. “We’ve owned this property for three years and lived in it for two and didn’t have a clue it had happened before. “We have three young children and can’t live in our house for at least three months.” In a statement to The Bugle, Council said, “Kiama Council has been collating reports about our stormwater system, following the severe storms last month. “Council staff have inspected these sites to address immediate maintenance issues. “A report is also being prepared to decide what long term solutions may be required, and the resources involved. “Our stormwater and drainage infrastructure is designed to Australian standards. “However, these standards are not designed to accommodate the extreme rainfall experienced on 8 August.” On that day, over a short period, 86.8mm fell on Gerringong, after 220mm falling over the previous two weeks. After overwhelming a drainage pit and catchment hollow on the other side of

Bridges Road, water flowed down via the grounds of Chittick Lodge, and through the yards of Fern St and Henry Lee Drive houses. Down the hill it met up with another stream of water which came through Jim Eames’ yard from a large block behind Chittick Lodge, creating havoc for houses such as the Sultana’s down the hill. While his house wasn’t as badly affected, as someone who has witnessed all three floods through the area since the Council estate was developed Mr Eames is concerned by Council’s reaction this time. “On both the previous occasions, when, as of now, residents were shattered by having lost their furniture, personal belongings and their homes badly damaged -- to the extent several will be out of their homes for up to five months – at least they experienced the sincerity of personal appearances by then mayors Joyce Wheatley and Sandra McCarthy along with Council engineers like Noel Edgell and Bryan Whittaker.” The late response he has just received to a report he lodged with the Council Engineer’s office has not impressed him. “Having had years of experience in the media world I see this as a classic case of shifting the responsibility on

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Push to improve DA processing times

Kiama Council is hoping to be accepted into a new State Government grant program designed as a carrot to improve development application (DA) processing times. If accepted as a participant in the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, there is the opportunity to obtain a $3 million grant for the implementation of public spaces – in return for, amongst other things, reducing the net DA continued on p8 processing times by 20 per

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cent by the end of June 2021. “We’ve identified some options for what that money could be used for and put a proposal together for how we can reduce the timeframes for DAs,” says Council’s Director Environmental Services, Jessica Rippon. The General Manager’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan Quarterly Report to June shows that only 17 per cent of DAs were processed within 40 days in

the period to June, far below Council’s target of 50 per cent and the Premier’s target of 90 per cent. The average net processing time for the financial year was 87 days. Ms Rippon says the figures aren’t as bad as they look. “There has been a concerted effort over the last two years to reduce of ‘aged’ DAs. “We currently have 28 DAs that have been in the system

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Chance to have your Local working group formed say on Harbour’s future Suicide prevention:

By the end of September, the wider community will be invited to comment on the Draft Kiama Harbour Revitalisation Plan, which will guide the development of the Harbour precinct over the next 50 years or more. It will replace the 2014 Kiama Harbour Masterplan, which has largely been fulfilled. As reported in April, Kiama was chosen for the pilot study for how the State Government can revitalise recreational harbours along the NSW coast. The project is being managed by Transport for NSW Maritime Infrastructure Delivery Office, in partnership with Kiama Council, with the Government Architects Office playing a lead role in the architectural, urban and landscape design. The funding is coming from boat licences and other revenue from boat owners. “It is a fantastic opportunity for us, as many Council strategies have clearly identified the revitalisation of Kiama Harbour as a key to delivering long lasting economic, social and environmental benefits to Kiama,” says Megan Hutchison, Economic Development Officer. “It is looking at identifying short, medium and long term opportunities for revitalisation. “While the funding is from boat owners, the plan being developed recognises the Harbour isn’t just for fishermen, but is a key jewel in our crown that we need to showcase. “There is a lot of focus on how to connect the Harbour to the town centre and the A message of hope, facilitated by artist Sam Hall, being painted on rest of the facilities around Werri Beach Progress Hall, the location of pop-up youth drop-ins town.

Following the recent Council resolution regarding the health and well-being of the Kiama community (reported in our previous issue), a local working group has been formed to focus on coordinating suicide prevention efforts within our community. The local working group will meet regularly and build on the collective experience of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative, a group of 40 organisations and community groups working together to reduce suicide deaths and attempts in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region over the last five years. With an emphasis on incorporating the voice of people with lived experience of suicide and recovery, the Collaborative aims to: • improve the supports available to people at risk of suicide as well as improving people’s experience of those supports • encourage systems change through collaboration • ensuring that suicide prevention efforts are effective. An initial meeting, organised by the Collaborative and

Council, brought together representatives from Kiama High School, Gezza Cares, Makuta Masks, headspace, Kiama Lions Club, Kiama Rotary Club, the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Lifeline and Council. “Each group was able to outline and share activities they are undertaking, or planning, in order to respond to current community issues and concerns,” says Linda Livingstone, of the Collaborative. Kiama High School told of webinars being offered to parents in partnership with headspace, as well as increased support for students and for staff during this difficult time. Gezza Cares spoke of its work coordinating community responses in Gerringong and in promoting Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training (see page 14 for info on it and ways of getting involved with R U OK Day). Council and the Local Health District spoke of working together to facilitate community skills training, information and support at the Farmers’ Market, and through a community mural.

“The architects have spent a lot of time learning about how the Kaima community like to live, what they like to do, what their passions are and what their vision is for the future. “As the pilot, we are also benefiting from having buy-in at Director level. The Government really wants this to work well, not just sit on the shelf.” Due to COVID restrictions,

the Draft has been prepared through online consultation with representatives of community groups and other stakeholders – including boat owners, game fishers, current leaseholders, the Kiama & District Historical Society, councillors, council staff, the local Aboriginal Land Council, the Kiama & District Business Chamber, Kiama SLSC and the Kiama Central Precinct.

Of the scenarios outlined in the box below, the strongest positive response from consultations has been to creating a ‘harder working harbour’, as the keeping it ‘wild and small’ seems too tentative. Once created, the Plan will facilitate funding applications for its implementation. Current leaseholders in the Harbour area are unsure about the implications of the Plan for them.

A glimpse of what’s envisaged The Draft will be drawn from three scenarios that have been identified through analysis and consultation with key stakeholders, in line with the vision that has been developed: • Keep it wild, keep it small: Harbour enhancement – improving connections and safety in and around the Harbour for all users to continue enjoying the place with minimal intervention. • A harder working harbour: Harbour expansion – improving connections and safety, and expanding the capacity of the Harbour for boating activities, investing to

protect infrastructure and businesses (new and existing) • Expanding for the future: Harbour expansion – improving connections and safety, a flexible Harbour and expanding infrastructure to cater for a growing market of locals and visitors, including more boating activities, business, services and facilities. Common elements identified in all three scenarios are: • Establishing a new shared public space as an entrance to the harbour precinct • relocating the Fish Market

to near Cargos • a new multi-use harbourside building on the Scout Hall site • a new Maritime services building where the Fish Market and sheds are currently • expansion of the slipway • improved open space connections • restricting traffic to the harbour zone to board users and servicing. Other options include new breakwaters and moorings (currently being tested by the Manly Hydraulics Laboratory) and the relocation of the public wharf and boat ramp, helicopter pad and the Scout Hall.

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for 100-200 days. “When we get them through it skews the figures.” In addition, she cites complexity, requests for variations, restrictions on staff delegation, staff numbers and more recently the effects of COVID-19 as reasons for the delays. “Instead of the decrease that was expected with COVID-19, there was a significant increase in the number of DAs that came in while staff were trying to settle into a new way of doing things.”

Ms Rippon says the challenge of improving the application process is one that has already begun. “I started six months ago and am currently going through a review of how we do business. “I’ve spoken to a number of consultants and my staff to get an understanding of where improvements can be made in the process. “My key focus is around the customer experience, making sure that we are communicating appropriately, giving updates and working through how we are managing the

DA process, so we are making sure the customer has a positive experience. “It might not be a yes answer, but it will be one where they will understand the process and where they are up to.” The existing pre-lodgement consultations system may also be expanded. Ms Rippon says she knows the community won’t be happy with a ‘tick and flick’ assessment. “We know they want good quality planning outcomes. “We want to improve our assessment timeframes, but not at the detriment of our

community.” With it common for around 120 DAs to be in assessment at the one time, the process improvement is looking at which areas are taking the most time and where single point blockages are. Apart from guiding this project, on the planning side of her role Ms Rippon is also working on a number of strategic planning initiatives, including the development of the Kiama Town Centre DCP, the Heritage Review, and looking at ways to make the Kiama DCP more effective, with less need for variations.

students under all sorts of challenges and disruptions. It has been a very stressful time for all at KHS and their dedication needs to be acknowledged. My dedicated team and I I look forward to, in some have just completed supervis- small way, assisting Year 12 ing the Trial HSC Examinato do their best and achieve tions at Kiama High. their goals for the bright I just wanted to take this futures they all have ahead. opportunity to congratulate John Dawson the Year 12 students for their NESA HSC Presiding Officer fantastic attitude during the Kiama High School exams. After enduring bush fires at the start of the Thank you for the recent year, COVID-19 pandemic article referring to the Planrestrictions, remote learnning Proposal (PP) for the ing for most of the year and expansion of Gerringong’s the recent loss of a number Elambra Estate in a westof close friends, Year 12 ward direction, in the last completed their Trials with publication of The Bugle. the most positive and enThe PP provides a valuable couraging attitude possible. housing opportunity with Their behaviour was as usual related employment generperfect and their level of ation. application was extremely The PP is consistent with encouraging. The Gerringong Charrette’s I wish them all the best vision which can be viewed when they complete their at Kiama Municipal Council’s HSC Examinations in Octowebsite see https://www. ber and November. kiama.nsw.gov.au/Plan-andI would also like to thank build/Plans-maps-and-conand congratulate KHS Prin- trols/Town-Centre-Studies cipal, Catherine Glover and with its southernmost resiher hard working staff for dential area correlating with their efforts in preparing the the boundary of Elambra

Estate. Whilst the recent article noted the proposal included an area of 71.46ha, it did not articulate that only 26.44ha is proposed for a residential zoning, with the balance remaining for rural parks, riparian reserve improvements as well as the opportunity for new community and sportsground facilities. The proposal’s design is a logical extension of the township which makes use of the only flood free land immediately west of Elambra Estate and does not impact on surrounding rich agriculture flood plain pastures. We encourage the community to review the proposal’s consistency with The Gerringong Charrette’s vision and we are open to discuss the proposal with the community. Allen Price & Scarratts, who represent owners of the subject land.

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In his letter to The Bugle (20/8/20), Cliff Mason, of the Minnamurra Progress Association, has been liberal with the truth and frugal with the facts about Kiama Council’s Minnamurra River Boardwalk proposal. These are the facts: • Council has never formally approved the Boardwalk. • Council held an extraordinary meeting to avoid a proper environmental assessment of the project. • The $4.5M grant received from the NSW government has never been formally accepted by Council. • Council has never approved its Boardwalk over-spend of $382,000. • Council’s original project estimate: $4.5 million; now $9.5million plus $800,000 for essential retaining wall repairs. • Councillors have agreed to keep future Boardwalk discussions confidential. Why? Mr Mason says this is “good public administration”. To the contrary, Council’s project planning has not followed due process, remains a public adminis-

tration nightmare and is financially out of control. Will Chyra Chair, Friends of Minnamurra River

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Community news Public exhibition Planning Proposal – Amend Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011 to reclassify 85 Attunga Avenue, Kiama Heights from Community to Operational Land Council has received a Gateway Determination to proceed with the exhibition of a Planning Proposal to amend Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011 to reclassify Lot 69A DP 30126, 85 Attunga Avenue, Kiama Heights. The site is already zoned R2 Low Density Residential and is not proposed to be changed as part of this amendment. Kiama Municipal Council is the plan making authority for this Planning Proposal. The draft Planning Proposal may be viewed on Council’s website www.kiama.nsw.gov.au/home, using the ‘Your say’ function, from 7 September to 5 October 2020.

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LOT: 29 DP: 1018851 44 Farmer Street, Kiama

LOT: 1 DP: 709501 30 McClelland Road, Foxground

LOT: 82 DP: 1206414 71 Merrick Circuit, Kiama

Wood heater

Grass riding arena and animal shelters

Dwelling and swimming pool

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.

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LOT: 810 DP: 216533

LOT: 341 DP: 790657 1 Newing Circuit, Kiama Downs

Activity approvals

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Council has issued the following activity approvals.

23 Saddleback Mountain Road, Kiama

40 Golfers Parade, Kiama Downs

10.2020.135.1 36 South Kiama Drive, Kiama Heights Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

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LOT: 7 DP: 1181744 19 Surfleet Place, Kiama

48 South Kiama Drive, Kiama Heights Addition to additions and alterations

LOT: 201 DP: 1197783 30 Ocean Street, Kiama

Properties considered by Council to possibly be

Operate a caravan park

applications will be contacted individually and

detrimentally affected by any of the above

Operate a caravan park

LOT: 2 SP: 98549 2/G 17 Noble Street, Gerringong Medical centre

10.2020.82.1 LOT: 284 DP: 30547 59 Kiarama Avenue, Kiama Downs

Bed and breakfast, alterations and additions to existing dwelling and garage

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LOT: B DP: 164747

LOT: 12 DP: 1206414 88 Merrick Circuit, Kiama

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47 Thomson Street, Kiama

LOT: 104 DP: 788993 65 Fern Street, Gerringong

Demolition of existing building and construction of multi residential building consisting of twelve

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

units

10.2020.129.1 LOT: 9 DP: 1123051 13 Tasman Drive, Gerringong Alterations and additions to existing dwelling and swimming pool

Dual occupancy with two lot Torrens title subdivision

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10.2019.176.1 LOT: 11 DP: 258846

LOT: 321 DP: 33903 40 Tingira Crescent, Kiama

95 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama

Internal alterations to dwelling

Demolition of existing dwelling, two lot Torrens

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title subdivision and construction of two attached dual occupancies including pool to proposed Lot 110 residence B

LOT: 6 DP: 777725 12 Tate Place, Jamberoo Replace patio awning and construct carport

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LOT: 1 DP: 1090687

LOT: 1 SP: 87096 1/42 Collins Street, Kiama

LOT: 9 DP: 229891 79 South Kiama Drive, Kiama Demolition of garage, two into two lot subdivision to create Lot A and Lot B, alterations to existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling including wood heater, pool and deck on Lot B, which is to be constructed in the following stages: Stage 1:

Two lot Torrens title subdivision, use of land for agriculture, alterations and additions to ancillary farm buildings, wastewater treatment system

PT: 3 DP: 587969 Chapman Street, Kiama

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

Demolition of existing detached garage, alterations and additions to existing dwelling

LOT: 52 DP: 1210573 Swamp Road, Jamberoo

LOT: 1411 DP: 1105389 Bonaira Street, Kiama

LOT: 155 DP: 865465 67 Burnett Avenue, Gerringong

Consents are now granted.

LOT: 102 DP: 1018957 192 Riversdale Road, Jamberoo

LOT: 1 DP: 658245 Bonaira Street, Kiama

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Council advises that the following Development

LOT: 52 DP: 592145 190 Riversdale Road, Jamberoo

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Erection of dwelling to create dual occupancy and two lot Torrens title subdivision

LOTS: 2 and 4 DP: 542838 4 Akuna Street, Kiama

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Operate a caravan park

LOT: 308 DP: 1072115 14 Frolic Street, Gerringong

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In accordance with Section 4.59 of the

Alterations and additions to existing dwelling

LOT: 201 DP: 1197783 30 Ocean Street, Kiama

Shed and water tank

www.kiama.nsw.gov.au or by ringing 4232 0444

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979,

LOT: 708 DP: 31341 16 Cliff Drive, Kiama Downs

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LOT: 20 DP: 1193900 13 O’Mara Place, Jamberoo

submissions can be found on Council’s website

Development consents

Council received the following activity applications.

Installation of manufactured building to be used as farmstay

2012. Further details on the making of

Council received the following development applications.

Activity applications

LOT: 11 DP: 659052 70 Foxground Road, Foxground

Chapter 2, Kiama Development Control Plan

Development applications

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advised of their submission opportunities under

during normal office hours.

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Dwelling

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LOT: 24 DP: 30126

These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

LOT: 1201 DP: 1231676 21A Barclay Street, Gerringong

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LOT: 10 DP: 31883

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Public submissions on the draft Planning Proposal are welcome and should be addressed to the General Manager quoting SC3482. 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 5 October 2020.

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LOT: 18 DP: 30126

Wood heater

A public hearing, in accordance with Clause 29 of the Local Government Act 1993, will be held on 15 September at 5pm. The hearing will be streamed on Council’s website. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Council on 4232 0444, no later than 3pm on the day of the hearing.

Use of existing concrete slab and proposed garage

Roof over existing deck

Demolition of garage; and Stage 2: two into two lot subdivision (of existing Lot 1 DP 1090687 area 443.8sqm and Lot 9 DP 229891 area 240.3sqm)

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into proposed Lot A (area 317.5sqm containing

LOT: 1 DP: 1252083 493 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo

existing dwelling) and proposed Lot B (area

Subdivision and boundary adjustment in stages. Stage 1: Two lot Torrens title subdivision of Lot 1 DP 1252083 to create a 3.71 hectare lot. Stage 2: Boundary adjustment

Registration of proposed Lot A and Lot B; and

464.9sqm which is vacant); and Stage 3: Stage 4: Alterations to existing dwelling; and Stage 5: Erection of new dwelling including wood heater, pool and deck on proposed Lot B

Change of hours to café These documents are available free of charge for public inspection at our Administration Building, 11 Manning Street, Kiama during normal office hours.

DA Tracker now available For details of the latest development applications received, and development consents granted, or to track a DA, scan the QR Code or visit https://da.kiama.nsw.gov.au/Home To scan download a QR Code Reader from the App Store or Google Play.

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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Young artists benefit from mural Local businesses

The painting of a mural for the new headquarters of the Kiama & District Business Chamber has resulted in a donation to Kiama High’s Art department by the artist, Andy Higgins. The Chamber was recently granted a lease on the Council-owned former ambulance station in Terralong St. The building is to be eventually demolished to make way for the Kiama Arts Centre, but until then the Chamber will use it to support its member businesses. The building has been empty since the ambulance moved out, and is being renovated by member businesses before the Chamber moves in later in September. “It is going to be great to have so much space, right on the main street, with a really visible presence to support our member businesses,” says the Chamber’s President, Cameron McDonald. “We’ll have an office and boardroom, and a reception area to provide information about local businesses.” It is envisaged that eventually other community groups

recognised

will occupy additional rooms as co-tenants. Andy Higgins, a Chamber member through his business Grace & Stone, was asked to paint a mural on the central internal wall and offered to do so for the cost of materials.

In turn, he has donated the $500 to the Art department at his old school, Kiama High. “My journey started in the art room there, under the guidance of Dennis Koks. “We all got together and decorated a preschool bus,

and ever since then it has been all about giving back to the community where I can.” He is dismayed by the industrialisation of the curriculum, at the expense of art and creativity. “Imagination is the greatest gift we have – it needs to be

Andy Higgins with Chamber President Cameron McDonald, also a KHS Alumni

fostered so it can evolve into creativity in business and in life. “That is what will bring a better future for our kids. “Creativity and persistence.”

Burnetts on Barney and Jamberoo’s FinoComp have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards. Burnetts is a finalist for the Excellence in Sustainability Award, based on a number of initiatives, including its Local Regrow campaign. This encourages gardeners to buy native plants grown in South Coast nurseries located in bushfire affected areas, with $1 from all those sales going to Landcare and WIRES for regeneration works following the fires. Their role in the revival of Kiama Crop and Swap and the business’s commitment to growing out all unsaleable vegetables for donation as fresh veg to Crop and Swap, as well as to local families in need, were also praised. FinoComp is in the running for the Excellence in Innovation & Adaptability, Excellence in Workplace Culture, and Excellence in Import & Export.

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Call to establish a significant tree register Councillor Kathy Rice is concerned that, without a strong tree protection policy, the pace of development in Kiama is resulting in not only the loss of trees but our character. She is renewing her calls for a Significant Tree Register to be established. “Trees address a lot of positive outcomes for our community that we are perhaps not rating high enough,” says Councillor Rice. “Amongst other things, they provide shade and reduce heat, have psychological benefits, increase drainage, provide habitat and can play an important role in a wildlife corridor. “The current Council will vote for tree removal. It is a situation where the individual’s right to do what they want with their land is being considered far more highly than the retention of the benefits that trees provide.” The issue was highlighted at the August Council Meeting, when two central Kiama developments were approved that will result in the loss of 34 trees. “I was very concerned at the Council <eeting that we have a worrying situation where the right to intense

development is over ruling the tree protection aspects of our DCP,” she says. “We have a tree protection policy for native vegetation, but it seems in cases like these where they are cutting down the lot it is not being considered. “The problem is that DCPs have been watered down and developers just treat them as a guideline.” Chapter 12 of the DCP says: ‘Dwelling houses/additions proposed on the site should be located so as to retain as many significant existing trees on the site as practicable. Where an application for the construction, extension, or alteration of the built upon area of a site involves removal of a tree which, in the opinion of Council is of significance in its own right to the site or to the general area, that application will not be favoured. Consideration should be given by applicants to the relocation or re-design of such proposals on the site, to ensure preservation of the significant tree(s).’ One was the DAs approved was for a 12 unit development at the controversial Thomson St site (where a heritage house was demol-

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building did not take that into account. The report said no objection to the vegetation removal was expressed by Council’s Landscape Officer. Another property in Shoalhaven Street, until now with one house, was approved to be subdivided with a dual occupancy on both. The removal of all 15 trees on the block and three street trees was approved. In this case, the report to Council said, “Council’s Landscape Officer has weighed the issue of vegetation removal v retention of the remaining vegetation in light of the maximum development proposed and, although despondent about the extent of vegetation removal, has advised that in the circumstances the proposal is considered to be satisfactory.” The report went on to say, “The justification for vegetation removal, in light of the development approval history of the site and based on the current development proposal, is considered to be not a great outcome but one that is reasonable where the development is otherwise consistent with Council’s planning controls, as is generally considered to be the case in this instance.” At the Meeting, Councillor Rice signalled her concern for the wildlife using the trees for habitat, calling for wildlife rescue people to be present during their removal. “The importance of functioning habitat trees is not being respected at all. “No matter how good the landscape plan, it will be

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his house, the downed fences and having to write off all their furniture. “It was two foot high outside – I knew from the way it happened before that the best thing to do was to keep the doors shut. “When the water got down the hill it was white water. “Those poor people have suffered dreadfully.” He is another not impressed by Council’s response to the situation this time. “Council has been conspicuous by their absence, both when it was happening and after. “In fact the Police came and took us to the Town Hall as an evacuation centre, only for them to be told that Council wasn’t opening it for us.” Councillor Mark Westhoff’s home was so badly affected by the flood that he has had to move out, but neighbours complain he doesn’t appear to be championing their cause. “I’m not an engineer, but I trust they can come up with a solution,” he told The Bugle.

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The historic Gerringong Co-Op, by the railway station, is to be given a new life after being bought by locals for $2.25 million, over a million dollars above the reserve set by the receivers. The new owners are the Matters family, founders and operators of the popular Hill Bar & Grill and Gather by the Hill, and David Phillips and his wife Charlene Dawson, who have lived in Gerringong for twenty years. Mr Phillips, a senior investment banker who is originally from Nowra, describes the property as the last uncut diamond in our area. “By uncut diamond I mean a great asset with enormous potential that just needs some polishing.” He says he and his wife had been looking for an project for some time, and

the chance to do it with the Matters made sense. “If you look at what Melissa has done with The Hill and Gather, you can get a sense of the standard we are looking at. “A place like this will be another building block in bringing people to Gerringong.” Currently zoned light industrial, the possibilities for the 4385m2 site are endless. “We’ve had some initial discussions, and we think it lends itself to a function/ wedding reception venue but there are other possibilities,” says Mr Phillips. “We really have to put our thinking caps on about what are the best things to put there, so that it attracts people throughout the week, not just on the weekends. “Whatever we do, we need

to work with Council so that they are supportive of what we are trying to achieve.” The renovations required to make it into a destination attraction will require significant capital investment, likely to be done in stages. “We are very focused on doing it correctly, to the level that we think it deserves,” says Mr Phillips. “I honestly think that what we will end up with there will be something that everyone will be proud of.” Despite the size of the project, he says things are likely to happen relatively quickly. “All of us are people who like to get get things done, so the grass isn’t going to grow under our feet.” Formed in 1888, the Gerringong Co-Operative Dairy Society moved to the new brick building in 1908.

A produce store was added in 1935, with hardware, building supplies and other merchandising outlets added in the 1970s, and a further extension in 1982. Until its closure in 2000, the Gerringong Co-Operative was the longest continuing co-op in Australia. The property has a heritage listing in the Kiama Local Environment Plan. As a member of the Miller family which helped establish the Co-Op, Melissa Matters has childhood memories of it, which gives the project a special appeal. The property was previously sold for $950,000 in 2014, and used as a distillery and wine outlet. Plans by the previous owner to use it as a function venue failed to come to fruition.

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years before canopy is established. A couple of years ago she asked for a Significant Tree Register to be kept, but little has eventuated. “Landcare Illawarra has offered to help, and I am still waiting for an answer on how we can expedite the cooperation between them and Council,” says Cllr Rice.

“Significant trees maintain the landscape and make it feel like home to us. “They give a sense of place, by being significant landmarks that have been there all our lives, which are helpful when we get old. “Generally fig trees would be protected, but there have been some instances where approval has been given for even them to be removed.”

She is calling for others to get behind the need for a Register by contacting her with their nominations. “Surely there are some trees that most people would recognise as significant. “Other municipalities have their significant trees listed in the National Trust’s Register. “With our rich history, we should do the same.”

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The Kiama District Sports Association (KDSA), acting on behalf of Kiama Council, has approved the allocation of grants just shy of $35,000 for 2020/21, as a continuation of Council’s annual financial assistance to local sporting clubs. “These grants are being used to improve the facilities at our sporting grounds through the purchase of new equipment and the refurbishment of the clubs’ canteens,” says the Association’s Secretary John Dawson. “A lot of the buildings at our grounds are over 40 years old, were built with the assistance of voluntary labour and are in need of replacement or upgrading, “This is reflected in the number of grants for canteen refurbishment awarded this year.” The largest project approved for this year is a $13,840 grant for the provision of an awning at Gerrin-

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Kiama Council has completed the scoping study for the Kiama Coastal Management Program (CMP), with Stage Two (detailed modelling and risk assessment of our coastline) already underway. Director Environmental Services, Jessica Rippon, says the CMP, which is required by the State Government, will help Council and other stakeholders manage the Municipality’s coastline in a coordinated way, using a science-based approach. “The scoping study provides an understanding of where we are now in terms of coastal management, and where we need to be in the future. “Having a detailed risk assessment done for our coastline will help identify the key issues we are facing now, and will face in the future, when it comes to managing our coast. “This is important if we

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are to protect our coastal beach erosion and shoreline “We are committed to environment from natural recession, coastal inundaensuring the development threats, such as climate tion assessment and cliff and of the CMP continues that change. slope instability. collaboration.” “It’s also important for Mrs Rippon says there will Stage Three will investiCouncil in planning and be numerous opportunities gate management options guiding the social, economfor community involvement once the modelling and risk icSpring and otherinto changes for in coming months, including assessment are done, with a healthier you. our communities along the expert workshops, informaStage Four involving preparcoast.” sessions, surveys and ing a draft for public exhibi• Want to move more & tion do more? The study was developed meetings. tion. The CMP is expected Planning awith new programme? in•consultation theexercise“The recently-completed to be finalised in 2022 and community relevant Local Strategic Planning then put up to Council for • Tired ofand feeling stiff & sore? government agencies, and Statement was a great adoption. The full report is available includes: example of Council and our • a review of current mancommunity working together for viewing at www.kiama.nsw. gov.au agement arrangements to map out our future. • a purpose, vision, objectives and scope • a plan for undertaking the remaining stages here to • We’re a stakeholder andsupport your spine and consultjoint health. community ation strategy. Council is currently Taylor Chiropractic Kiama working with the 1/89 Manning Street, Kiama NSW Department of Primary Industries and Environment to assess www.taylorchiropractic.com.au

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If this topic has raised issues for you, we urge you to contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 lifeline.org.au Lifeline text service 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight) Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 beyondblue.org.au Headspace 1800 650 890 headspace.org.au Why do diabetics need regular eye examinations? Unfortunately, some people with diabetes lose vision, usually due to damage at the back of the eye called diabetic retinopathy. If we wait for this to happen, it often cannot be fully rectified. The good news is that there are clues at the back of the eye which are like warning signs. If we detect these warning signs, 90% of vision loss from diabetes can be avoided. As a result, national guidelines recommend that people with diabetes have their eyes examined annually, specifically to look for these warning signs. When we see someone with diabetes, a special test is performed to carefully examine the retina at the back of the eye, looking for leakages of blood or other fluids. Eye drops to dilate the pupil are used, so we get the best possible view. I also do a CT scan of the macula to check for another diabetes related vision problem called macular edema. Afterwards we write to the patient’s GP with our findings. To make an appointment with myself or one of our other highly qualified optometrists please call us or book online.

R U OK Day and other ways to get involved Here as some of the initiatives to improve mental health and assist in suicide prevention, in a year when R U OK Day, Thursday 10 September, has never been more important:

to demonstrate support and provide a safe space for those impacted by suicide to mourn and reflect. “Losing a loved one to suicide is different to any other loss, the stigma surrounding suicide is still very real. “Often those who are grieving or experiencing suicidal ideation can experience tremendous marginalisation. Lifeline’s annual Out of the “The COVID-19 restricShadows events, a show of tions are exacerbating isolasupport for those bereaved tion, there are many left to by suicide and those who grieve or struggle with their are struggling with their own thoughts alone. mental health, are going “Through Out of the virtual this year. Shadows, we aim to ensure Local community walks that people feel connected traditionally take place at and aware of the support and sunrise and create a safe compassion that is around place of acceptance to mourn them.” loved ones lost to suicide and A Virtual Garden has been reduce stigma by bringing set up at outoftheshadows. suicide out of the shadows org.au for people to visit and and into the light. and donate a flower to the However, this year with South Coast Garden. physical distancing restricOn the same site, there tions created by COVID-19, is information on how you Out of the Shadows will be can join in a virtual walk at providing opportunities for 5.30am on 10 September, connection virtually. which is also World Suicide Lifeline Australia’s ChairPrevention Day. man, John Brogden, says coronavirus restrictions have heightened the need

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Details: Thursday 10 September, Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, 9.3012.30pm and 3.30-6.30pm. On Wednesdays in September at the Kiama Farmers’ Market, 3-5pm.

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Solutions for Wellbeing in Kiama is holding a COVID safe walk to raise funds for R U OK, following the recent death of their 35 year old colleague. “We would like to involve To donate, go to www. teamblackdog.org.au/event/ as many people as possible mulletsformentalhealth/mates who knew her to join in the event,” says Kate Watkins. “We will be meeting at Surf Beach and walking a circuit around the lighthouse. “Anyone is welcome to A number of local people are attend. partnering with clinical staff “We will be walking in from the Illawarra Shoalhav- small groups due to the en Local Health District to restrictions and people can facilitate Chats for Change walk as much or as little as across Kiama, Gerringong they are able.” Details: Sunday 13 September, and Jamberoo. Surf Beach, 8.30am. For details The aim is to provide a or to make a donation safe place for people to raise call 4232 2222 or email info@ concerns they may have for solutions4wellbeing.com.au themselves and others, and to give people information Inspired by recent events, and connection with services Julz Street of Kiama Downs as appropriate. decided to join the Black Dog The first Chats will occur Institute’s Mullets for Mental in Kiama on RU OK Day, A reminder that free training Health fundraiser to do her They will also be happenin the Question, Persuade, bit to raise awareness. ing weekly at the Kiama “My nephew was good Farmers’ Market throughout Refer technique, a practical and evidence-based 1 hour mates with one of the boys September. online suicide prevention who has died, and I knew Details of the Jamberoo another,” she says. and Gerringong sessions will training course, is available from www.suicideprevention“I thought to myself, I’ve be in our next edition. collaborative.org.au got a good head of curly hair Workplaces and sporting – I can rock a mullet.” clubs wishing to host Chats She is overwhelmed with for Change should contact

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the support that she has received from family, friends and her co-workers at the University of Wollongong. At time of writing, she has raised $7,500, making her the 3rd highest individual fundraiser in Australia. “It is about more than raising money, it is about using the mullets to awareness of the issue,” says Julz. Meanwhile, the team inspired by Gerringong’s Callum and Tyran Wishart has raised $87,500 so far. All money raised by the envent, which ends 30 September, will go towards mental health research.

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POSTCARD HOME One of the highlights of our 2019 European trip was cycling from Bordeaux to Toulouse along the Canal de la Garonne. The total distance was about 300 kilometres, an average of 60 kilometres per day for five days, including the inevitable extra mileage due to wrong turnings by the nominated group leader each day and detours to interesting places along the way. Opened in 1856, the Canal de la Garonne was built as a continuation of the Canal du Midi which connects the Mediterranean with Toulouse. The combined canals and the Garonne River form the Canal des deux Mers which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Our cycling trip was self-guided but organised by a Scottish company which arranged all accommodation and luggage transfers for the week. Accommodation was a mixture of chambres d’hotes and 3-4 star boutique hotels, all of which were fabulous in terms of comfort, food and service.

The cycling itself was not too strenuous due to the generally flat terrain, while the scenery was beautiful and relaxing. For me, each day was like a long meditation: pedalling gently alongside the vineyards outside Bordeaux initially, then beneath the plane trees that lined the Canal, past about fifty quaint

Werri Beach’s Bev Sherwood has celebrated her 100th birthday on 2 September. She moved to Gerringong 40 years ago, and says she has loved every minute of it. “My husband Jock and I had to stay here for a week when our car broke down, and we fell in love with the area and its people,” she says. They were both keen bowlers, and being part of the Gerringong Bowling Club helped them settle in and make good friends. “Our bowls club takes the cake, with its position and its community spirit,” says Bev. She only gave up playing at 98, when arthritis finally got to her. Bev and Jock moved to historic locks and finally, enjoyed the seafood (and the Werri Beach in 1969, soon after the land was subdividbeside the market gardens wine) in Bordeaux and just ed, and lived in a caravan on and large solar farms closer had to try the cassoulet in site until their house, which to Toulouse. Toulouse. Both the start and end Candy Andersen she still lives in, was built in points of the trip were discovKiama Downs 1973. Jock died 12 years ago, eries for me as I had never after they had enjoyed 70 visited these cities before. If you’d like to share your years of marriage. They had Both are equally imprestravel story, send your one daughter, who in turn sive but quite different in postcard to: news@ had three sons. terms of history, architecture thebuglenewspaper.com.au The fit and active centenarand food. We particularly ian still wakes at six every

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morning and walks her dog Muffy along the foreshore. She is also a keen gardener and loves to get out and about, with a bit of help from Blue Haven Care, friends and relatives. “Gerringong is a wonderful place to live. People always say hello.” Born in Waterloo, she was a sickly child until she was 13, so it is a surprise to her she has outlasted everyone. “It’s never been known for anyone in my family to last this long,” she says. Her secret? “I don’t smoke, don’t drink and don’t eat red meat,. “I know a lot of people who didn’t take that advice that aren’t here now.”

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