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5 September 2016

Chamber opposes Bullion St carpark sale Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has come out opposing the proposed sale of Umina’s Bullion St carpark. It could be devastating to West St and the Umina Town Centre, according to Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales. “There will be traffic chaos and businesses will suffer,” Mr Wales said. The Central Coast Council has called for expressions of interest from parties wishing to acquire and develop the land, which is currently zoned B2 for Local Centre. The former Gosford Council placed a covenant over the land before calling for expressions of interest, in an attempt to protect the 160 parking spaces. Mr Wales said the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce intended to seek an urgent meeting with Central Coast Council chief Mr Rob Noble. “We will request that the Council abandons the current expression of interest process and consults with Umina businesses and the community to come up with a positive covenant that works for the town and not just for the Council,” he said. “My view is the current expression of interest, including the positive covenant, is totally inadequate,” Mr Wales said. “Too many people have raised concerns directly with me as president of the Chamber, including business owners, and this current expression of interest fails to protect the interests of business owners and the future viability of West St,” he said. “West St is successful because it has got the Bullion St carpark.” The positive covenant, Mr Wales said, “has fatal flaws”. Gosford Council’s application for the covenant to be placed over the land was made by its Manager of Property and Economic Development Mr Christopher Redman on April 8 under the delegated authority of the then chief Mr Paul Anderson. “It is intended that the land be sold,” Gosford Council’s application for the positive covenant said. “This order is made to ensure

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is concerned businesses with rear access to the Bullion St Carpark could suffer if the land is sold and developed

that sufficient public parking is provided on the land for the community of Umina. “…parking for 160 motor vehicles must be made available on the land at no charge to members of the public between 7am and 9pm seven days per week,” the covenant said. However, the first flaw in the covenant, according to Mr Wales, was that it allowed for reduced public parking during construction. “Where the owner undertakes construction for a development, the owner may reduce the parking available on the land to the members of the public to assist in the construction of the development where it obtains permission from council”. “From the moment the developer gets a construction certificate until completion of the development, the car parking is lost to the town centre and that would be devastating to the main street of Umina,’ Mr Wales said. “People will make a decision to go elsewhere to do their shopping and it would create the traffic chaos in Umina that Terrigal is faced with

today. “I won’t stand by and see Umina lose 160 parking spaces,” Mr Wales said. He said the covenant, in its current form, could see the carpark closed for up to two years and that would be a reasonably positive scenario. “What if a developer acquired the land, commenced construction and then went broke? “I don’t believe it is possible for the developer to substitute 160 car spaces in another location for the duration of a development. “The land cannot be developed in the way council is proposing because it cannot guarantee the community would not lose its parking.” Mr Wales said if the Central Coast Council wanted to continue with the proposed sale of the Bullion St land it would need to provide Umina Town Centre with a multi-storey car park elsewhere to guarantee the existing 160 free parking spaces and have capacity for future growth. The second flaw in the current positive covenant, according to Mr Wales, was that it provided the

new land owner with the ability to charge for the parking if it obtains permission to do so from council. “The owner may request permission to charge for public parking and council will not unreasonably withhold or refuse permission if a period of at least five years has elapsed since the date of the final occupation certificate for the most recent development of the land and the land has been developed in excess of 50 per cent of the maximum intensity allowable under the zoning for the land,” the covenant said. The final flaw was that existing West St businesses that back on to the Bullion St carpark could lose their rear access if Bullion St was sold and the land developed. “At the moment there is no formal roadway; the existing laneway forms part of the property that runs right up to the back of the businesses,” he said. Mr Wales said several of those existing businesses had development consents that had to provide rear access to their buildings for commercial reasons and for fire egress. Some businesses had their

own parking that could become inaccessible if the carpark was sold and developed right to its boundary with the existing West St buildings. Business owners in the area were not notified by council prior to the Expressions of Interest being called. Because the land is classified as “operational”, the council did not have to consult the community before it decided to sell it. The diversion of delivery vehicles to West St from the “informal” laneway at the boundary of the Bullion St land would be a traffic nightmare for Umina Town Centre, according to the Chamber. “It would be like telling Umina shoppers the council was going to put paid parking metres in; there will be a worse revolt than the Ettalong boarding house proposal,” Mr Wales said. The Gosford Council did hold discussions with the Peninsula Chamber in 2014 about the future of the Umina Town Centre. “We did say that the Bullion St Carpark was important to the town centre and held prospects for future development for community benefit but at no time did we agree to its wholesale sale,” Mr Wales said. “Umina is unique and successful because of Bullion St. “There is no other town centre in the former Gosford local government area that has a grid system to give traffic access to and from the town centre, the offers kerbside parking and the parking in Bullion St with its direct links to businesses. “Then we have excellent public transport in the form of buses so if you play around with that mix of unique circumstances you could ruin the town centre. “Every other town centre that is suffering retail problems has a shortage of parking. “We did not spend a decade encouraging businesses to come to Umina to see it ruined,’ Mr Wales said. Interview, 30 Aug 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Wallarah 2 coal mine decision now only a few weeks away he Australian Coal Alliance is organising a public meeting to inform the northern Central Coast community about the latest developments in their long-running campaign to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine.

Director of the alliance’s Water Not Coal campaign, Mr Alan Hayes, said the meeting would be held at Wyong RSL on August 10. The Korean mining company KORES has lodged an amended development proposal that includes plans to build a conveyor belt and alter the route of the rail spur to avoid having to reach an agreement with the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Plans have been modified relating to the rail loop, rail spur line and train load out facility. The project has been modified to realign the sewer connection. The State Significant Development was recently lodged with the Planning Assessment Commission and is on public exhibition (but not advertised in this newspaper) for six weeks, with a closing date of September 6. According to Mr Hayes, the Planning Assessment Commission did not approve the coal mine in 2014, but stated that there may be justification to approve the mine if all the commission’s

The Greens NSW mining spokesperson, Mr Jeremy Buckingham, has called on NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird, to intervene to stop the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine project. “The Coalition made a solemn promise not to allow the Wallarah 2 coal mine to go ahead,” Mr Buckingham said. “Former premier, Mr Barry O’Farrell, told a crowd that the mine would not go ahead ‘no ifs, no buts, a guarantee’. “Yet years later, the NSW Coalition Government has failed to implement this promise,” Mr Buckingham said. “This coal mine is a risk not only to the water catchment of the The latest plans include a relocated rail loop (shown in purple) Central Coast, but to the the main access to the credibility of the Liberal other concerns could be plans. Party when it makes Mr Hayes said the new development. addressed. proposal Mr Hayes said that in commitments to the Those concerns development included the mine’s would see the conveyor 2014, Dr Peter Lewis, electorate. “It should fulﬁl those impact on the Central belt transporting coal 200 the clinical director of the Coast’s water supply, metres from the south- Central Coast integrated commitments and reject subsidence and the health western boundary of the care program, said the the mine. “The Korean Blue Haven residential expected mortality rate effects of coal dust. has The Darkinjung Local area and as far north as for coal dust related to the Government Wallarah 2 mine could be announced a restructure Aboriginal Land Council Wyee. of its state owned resource “Tooheys Rd would one on 100,000. took the matter to the “Wyong CBD is ﬁve companies that will see Land and Environment disappear because that Court, which ruled that road does not have a wide kilometres from the them withdraw from resource the mine could not go verge on either side and proposed coal handling international ahead without permission KORES doesn’t own any facilities, Blue Haven projects, so it is unclear to utilise Darkinjung land in that area, so they and Lake Haven are why the government would be wanting the even closer, and there should approve a mine land. The new proposal does conveyor to run along the are schools, hospitals and plan for a company likely not include Darkinjung carriage way,” Mr Hayes aged care facilities,” Mr to leave the market. “There is no need to said. Hayes said. land. The Darkinjung “The Planning build this coal mine. CEO of the Darkinjung “The community are LALC, Mr Sean Gordon, Local Aboriginal Land Assessment Commission bitterly opposed. declined to comment Council already has has rejected four coal “The company doesn’t on the impact the latest approval for a 500 lot mines already this year Wallarah II proposal may residential sub-division because of their proximity want to build it, it just have on the Darkinjung that would be impacted to residential areas,” he wants an approval to sell. “It’s a dud mine, with land and development because Tooheys Rd is said.

no future, that Mike Baird should knock on the head. “The proposed coal conveyor belt and coal loading area are unacceptably close to the existing residential neighbourhood of Blue Haven and may impact on plans by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council for residential development in the area.” Central Coast Council concerns about the effect on the drinking water catchment, environment and residential areas, will be central to its review of modiﬁed plans for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project. The former Wyong Shire Council opposed the mine in February 2014 due to the potential impacts on the drinking water catchment areas. The former Gosford City Council also opposed the project in March 2014. Council has stated it intends to closely review the revised plans with a view to lodging a submission. Council has also encouraged community members to take this opportunity to have their voice heard. Information regarding the project is available from NSW Planning’s major projects website. Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Central Coast Council media Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Max Phillips, ofﬁce of Jeremy Buckingham Interview, Jul 29, 2017 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The Peninsula is becoming the granny flat capital of the Central Coast, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales. At the same time, during the past two years, it has experienced a medium density development slowdown, he said. Mr Wales said onerous mediumdensity development control plans were the reason for the trend. He said the evidence was that council had reported no increase in Section 94 contributions during that period. “Most unit developments on the Peninsula are from older approvals before the Development Control Plans were changed for medium density requirements,” Mr Wales said. He said he believed investors were finding it more lucrative to build granny flats than to build units for sale. According to Mr Wales, granny flats on the Peninsula were generating investment returns of between five and six per cent. In most locations a home on the Peninsula with a granny flat would achieve a sale price of around $800,000, Mr Wales said. High demand for rental properties made it possible to purchase a granny flat, have it constructed and tenanted within 10 weeks. The investment outlay for an attractive granny flat would be between $120,000 and $140,000 and weekly rentals can vary from $300 to $450 per week. Weekly rental income on a Peninsula investment property with a granny flat in the back garden could be as high as $800 – a much better return than currently on offer from term deposits or shares. The popularity of granny flats

did have its down side, according to Mr Wales. It was possible to construct a granny plan without lodging a development application with council under State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. By providing a granny flat that would be deemed to be affordable housing, all that was required was a complying development certificate, which meant no council involvement. The need for a development application could be triggered if the person building the granny flat needed to remove a tree or put in drainage, Mr Wales said. The granny flat tenants put pressure on local roads, town centres, infrastructure and amenities but the development “did not put a single cent into council coffers”, he said. A granny flat was not rated separately, the council did not earn any Section 94 contributions from its development and the developer did not have to provide any parking, he said. As a snapshot, applications for 20 granny flats on the Peninsula were determined during July 2016. That’s around 240 additional dwellings on the Peninsula per year that did not pay rates. If council was to introduce a Section 94 contribution of $5000 per granny flat, they would earn $1.2 million per year to reinvest in Peninsula infrastructure. Interview, 3 Aug 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson Peninsula News has asked council for verification of the level of Section 94 contributions and medium density development applications and will report its response in the next edition.

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ocuments obtained by the Mountain Districts Association from the NSW Office of Water, show the landfill at Mangrove Mountain has flouted legal requirements necessary to protect natural water resources, since at least 2005.

New safety warnings are difﬁcult to miss when using the rail underpass

Rail underpass re-opened The Woy Woy Road rail underpass re-opened on August 1, following the completion of emergency repair works by Sydney Trains over the last three months. Sydney Trains finished constructing protection columns around the rail bridge’s support structures and installing new, 2.5

metre height restriction bars on both sides of the underpass. Central Coast Council was putting the finishing touches on Sydney Trains repair works over last weekend (August 6-7) by installing median strips on the approaches to the underpass. The council has asked motorists to be aware that the underpass’ height limit has been reduced to 2.5 metres.

Anyone towing a caravan, carrying oversized objects on roof racks or driving a truck must use an alternate route. Sydney Trains closed the underpass in April after a large truck attempted to use it and became wedged underneath one of the previous height restriction bars. Media release, 1 Aug 2016 Ron Noble, Central Coast Council

The association used the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 to access documents that tell a damning story of malfeasance by two landfill operators, the Gosford Council and the NSW Environmental Protection Authority, in relation to their responsibility to keep the Central Coast’s water supply safe. The documents show that officers from the NSW Office of Water, within the Department of Primary Industries (and its former equivalents), have been raising concerns about the operation of the landfill for at least 10 years (2005 to 2015). Despite concerns raised by the Office of Water, Gosford Council, as consent authority, and the EPA as the licencing authority, continued to allow the landfill to operate. The Mountain Districts Association has been requesting a meeting with the former Gosford Council, and the new Central Coast Council, since January 2016. The new Central Coast Council has finally agreed to meet with the Mountain

An Ofﬁce of Water photo from 2012 showing poor management of ground and surface water at the landﬁll

Districts Association on August 23 to discuss the landfill. The EPA, although it has agreed to an independent review of the landfill’s operations, continues to work with the operator to apply new licencing conditions which would allow the site to recommence taking waste. The EPA has informed the Mountain Districts Association that, during the week from August 1 to 5, the EPA and Office of Water met the landfill operator at the site to again discuss water licencing and approvals. The GIPA documents outlining past failures to deal with water licencing and approvals are extensive and detailed. This article includes only key points in the documents,

but the facts uncovered support the Mountain Districts Association’s call for a full commission of inquiry by the NSW Government, the immediate closure of the landﬁll and full remediation of the site.

2015 Documents from 2012 to 2015 relate to future activities proposed at the landfill if the EPA issues new licencing conditions. The most recent document from the Office of Water was dated September 2015, following an inspection of the landfill site by officers which confirmed recent construction work undertaken to reshape a sediment dam wall and construct a new spillway. “Recent works are not to an acceptable standard and

likely to fail,” the document said. This work was subject to the Land and Environment Court Consent of 2012 but, according to the document,

unsatisfactory. According to the report: “It appears that no formal …review has been required to consider the potential groundwater impacts of this development. “The nature of the activity, and the magnitude and sensitivity of the location warrant an assessment of the potential impacts against the Aquifer Interference Policy ‘minimal impact considerations’, should the development proceed [under yet-to-be finalised new EPA licencing conditions],” the document said. In terms of whether the existing landfill has had any impact on groundwater, an August 2012 site inspection by the Office of Water concluded: “Evidence gathered onsite indicates that the groundwater table has been intercepted by excavation with seepages noted up to approximately half the height of the pit.

“Recent works are not to an acceptable standard and likely to fail.” had been carried out without Controlled Activity Approval being granted by the Ofﬁce of Water.

2014 In January 2014 the Ofﬁce of Water commented that proposals for groundwater monitoring at the site were

“Inspection of the river and the waterfront land along the northern boundary indicates signiﬁcant harm caused by sedimentation and uncontrolled runoff. “The wall of the basin appears likely to fail and cause additional major harm to the river. “Leechate seepage entering surface water stormwater drains

indicates high potential for contamination of surface waters and groundwaters.” The officer who completed the site inspection recommended immediate compliance action for the extraction of groundwater, damage to waterfront land and to refuse an application for controlled activity approval. The “waterfront” referred to was described by the Office of Water as “forming part of the headwaters of the Wyong River”. The landfill operator (Verde Terra) responded by supplying the Office of Water with information that Gosford Council had granted a Section 96 amendment to its original development consent and an addendum to a Landfill Environmental Management Plan. Verde Terra was told they had no consent under the Water Management Act 2000 to undertake proposed works.

2012 According to the Office of Water documents, Gosford Council did not express concerns to the Office of Water about the landfill’s activities being potentially in breach of its development consent until August 2012. The years 2011 and 2012 represented a period of heightened correspondence between the Office of Water, Gosford Council and the landfill operator. Continued Page 8

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Wallarah 2 seen as a threat on many levels ember for W y o n g and NSW Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, will speak at a Water Not Coal meeting to be held at the Blue Haven Community Centre on August 18, following his call for the NSW Government to buy back the Wallarah 2 exploration licence.

The latest proposal from South Korean mining company KORES could see a coal conveyor belt, rail spur, and coal stock pile, located within 200 metres of Blue Haven homes. A nine-storey coal loader would also be visible from Blue Haven and would come within 300 metres of houses in the new residential suburb to be developed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. The amended development application and Environmental Impact Statement are currently on public exhibition. Mr Harris said he called on the NSW Baird Government to buy back the Wallarah 2 exploration licence after the government conﬁrmed they would pay BHP $220 million to buy back their mining licence for the proposed Caroona mine in the Liverpool plains. “The Baird /O’Farrell government promised to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011 as an election commitment,” Mr Harris said. “The proposed Wallarah 2 project would be beneath our water

An underground shearer that grinds coal from the seam, dumps it on a conveyor and lets the roof of the mine fall down behind it that could cause subsidence and damage to the water aquifer

catchment, a catchment that supplies water to 320,000 people,” he said. He said KORES, the Korean Government owned mining company that holds the mining exploration licence, is reportedly suffering ﬁnancial issues, raising more doubts about the viability of the proposed project. “The Wallarah 2 mine proposal has been a major election issue since 2011 at both a state and Federal level. “It featured heavily most recently in the 2016 Federal election, when Labor won the seat of Dobell on a platform opposing the mine. “Mike Baird was the Shadow Treasurer in 2011, and must have supported the infamous Liberal ‘No ifs, no buts, a guarantee’ election

promise. “If the Baird government can … use taxpayers’ money in Caroona, then we have every right to expect the same here, particularly given their previous election promises. “To continue to ignore their solemn commitment is nothing more than political bastardry.” An earlier Australian Coal Alliance meeting was held at Wyong RSL on August 10 to update the community about the latest attempts by KORES to have the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine approved by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission as a State Signiﬁcant Development. The meeting was attended by around 180 locals who came from as far aﬁeld as The Entrance and Terrigal.

Spokesperson for The Greens Central Coast, Ms Kate da Costa, who attended the meeting, said: “The proposal is that the conveyor belt and stock pile will be operating 24 hours and seven days a week for 30 years, so freight trains will be loading coal from an un-covered conveyor belt around the clock.” According to Ms da Costa, the only part of the development application that KORES has changed is the mechanism for getting the coal from the mine to the train. She said the NSW Government’s requirement for the Planning Assessment Commission to “prioritise economic outcomes” when assessing developments, meant the mine’s approval was still a possibility.

“But the commission even found KORES’ economic argument for the mine overblown and not particularly compelling,” she said. The clincher, for Ms da Costa, was that KORES’ own Environmental Impact Statement conceded that a coal mine in such a populated area “could increase mortality by one in 100,000 people per year. “There are over 300,000 people living on the Central Coast so that is three deaths per year,” she said. According to Ms da Costa, community members at the August 10 meeting expressed a sense of frustration that they had been ﬁghting the Wallarah 2 coal mine for 11 years. “This is an important ﬁght to win, and the Blue

Haven meeting is an important step, because I am sure that there are many people in Blue Haven and other nearby areas that do not know this thing is going to be on their doorstep,” she said. The Australian Coal Alliance has also raised concerns about mine subsidence, air extraction from the proposed mine and that approval of the project could allow dumping of water into local lakes and/or the ocean. “The best analogy I can come up with is that it would be the same as allowing an underground coal mine in the Sydney Hills District with a coal loader in the middle of Castle Hill,” said the Australian Coal Alliance’s Water Not Coal Campaign Director, Mr Alan Hayes. “When you talk about coal dust, you are talking about ﬁne micro particles (micron) that can’t be seen by the naked eye but are carried many kilometres by the wind and will get into your lungs and cause all sorts of respiratory problems,” Mr Hayes said. “The NSW Government wants the whole northern area of the Central Coast zoned for housing, but if you had a young family, would you go to coal mine central to raise your children?” he said. Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Zachary Harrison, ofﬁce of David Harris Interview, Aug 12, 2016 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Interview, Aug 12, 2016 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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A survey of fuel prices has shown Peninsula prices are comparable with the rest of the Coast. Prices collected by Mr Rod Munson of Ettalong have provided a comparison of Peninsula priceswith the lowest prices available on the Coast and in Newcastle and Sydney. The most expensive fuel on the Central Coast was found in Woy Woy at Shell and BP with E10 costing 119.9 cents per litre, 16 cents more per litre than Woolworths Umina. Woolworths Umina and Caltex in Blackwall did have some of the

Prices gathered by Rod Munson on August 13 at midday and from comparethemarket and NRMA on August 15

cheapest E10 prices on the Central Coast in the 104.9 cents per litre or less. Only six petrol stations across the Central Coast had E10 petrol at less than 104.9 cents per litre. Caltex Foresters Beach, Caltex Star Mart Long Jetty, 7 Eleven The Entrance and BP Tumbi Umbi also had E10 prices at 104.9 cents per litre and under. For all fuel types, Caltex Blackwall had the best average prices on the Peninsula. Caltex appeared to offer the best priced fuel anywhere on the Central Coast. Mr Munson conducted his price checks on August 13 at around midday. The cheapest E10 fuel was located at Woolworths Umina, priced at 103.9 per litre. The cheapest regular unleaded was an eight- minute drive away at United in Empire Bay priced at 110.7 per litre. Since the survey was undertaken, the price at Woolworths Umina dropped to 99.8 cents last Friday. The cheapest diesel on the Peninsula was at Caltex Woy Woy and Blackwall at 116.9 per litre. However, Empire Bay’s regular unleaded is seven cents cheaper than any of its competition. Peninsula drivers appear to be paying the highest fuel prices on the Central Coast but the whole Coast is still paying more than its northern or southern city neighbours. Newcastle and The Hunter, for example, had over 20 fuel options at under 103.9 a litre. Newcastle residents, by comparison, have the potential to fill up at under 98.9 per litre for E10 at some stations, with the maximum price compared to the Central Coast six cents cheaper at 113.9 cents per litre. As of August 15, Sydney had the cheapest fuel prices in NSW according to the NRMA with Newcastle coming in at fifth. The Central Coast was ranked 10th, up six places since August, 7. Email, 15 Aug 2016 Rod Munson, Ettalong Websites, 18 Aug 2016 Comparethemarket.com.au Nrma.com.au Reporter: Cole Newman

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osford City is facing a parking crisis, with uncertainty, confusion and c o n g e s t i o n surrounding the city’s major car parks.

Residents of Empire Bay gathered to discuss key infrastructure issues

Residents gather for action on roads More than 70 residents from Empire Bay and Bensville attended the inaugural meeting of the Empire Bay and Districts Roads Action Group to participate in a Future Directions Workshop on August 2. The workshop discussed the major issues residents wanted addressed by governments. A Residents’ Committee was formed to work on a document to present to Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, at the bi-monthly Empire Bay Progress Association meeting. “All of the views expressed at the meeting will be included in the report under main headings. “Long term residents explained that, over the last decade or so, they had been frustrated by Council not doing work to remediate the terrible condition of the roads and stormwater drainage or to invest in pedestrian safety improvements such as pathways, even though studies had been made and money allocated to do much of the work,” Mr Olsen said. “During the meeting we split into

small groups to discuss the main areas of concern and each group was invited to report to the whole assembly. “Very soon three main issues appeared namely, the non-existent drainage, poor and dangerous condition of our roads neglected over many years and the need for safe pedestrian access to the Empire Bay Public School via Greenfield Rd.” Mr Olsen said, as the meeting progressed the general mood became one of hope. “Residents came away from the meeting with the understanding that we need to be a strong and committed community, determined to get the change we want,” he said. According to Mr Olsen, the group agreed that their vision was for a wider coalition of the geographically-linked communities of Empire Bay, Bensville, Daleys Point and South Kincumber and that each locale needs to put before Council their specific needs and be supported by the other areas. “We see ourselves in cooperation not competition for the resources required to improve the

amenity of our district, going into bat for each other when the need arises,” Mr Olsen said. The Empire Bay Progress Association is having its bimonthly meeting on August 16, at the Empire Bay Progress Hall from 7:30pm. Mr Crouch, will be attending. “The first meeting highlighted that we really need to have a member of Council attend the bimeeting because the matters that need addressing require the cooperation of both State and Local Government,” Mr Olsen added. Mr Olsen also said the Action Group would be requesting the attendance of a Council representative at the bi-monthly meeting. “A document outlining the residents’ concerns will be presented to Mr Crouch and we expect action for these matters,” Mr Olsen said. According to Mr Olsen, many of the issues raised by residents had been known to Council for decades without appropriate responses. Interview, 2 Aug 2016 Gregory Olsen, Empire Bay and Districts Roads Action Group Reporter: Dilon Luke

With the fate of the 400 free car parks atop Kibbleplex (formerly Marketplace) unclear, commuters already fed up with Gosford’s parking situation are concerned about the city’s lack of dedicated free parking. The potential loss of the free Kibbleplex parking is not the end of Gosford’s parking woes, with commuters questioning the safety and useability of the Baker St car park, and outright dismissal of the free commuter parking opposite Gosford Train Station, which is nonexistent after 6am. To make matters worse, with the controversial ATO building poised to begin construction on the waterfront, the political promise of 600 jobs may prove disastrous for commuters when an army of temporary workers and the building’s permanent staff descend on the city’s highly sought after parking spaces. The ATO, which has already soured residents who believed the former Gosford School site was better suited to a Performing Arts Precinct, was revealed to have a shortfall of onsite parking for future employees. In June, the Joint Regional Planning Panel found that the ATO’s developer, Doma, would need to add 13 extra parking spaces for the public in Baker St. Despite the JRPP’s ﬁndings, it is unclear whether this will be enough to accommodate the dramatic increase in activity and trafﬁc to and around the site, and according to former Gosford Councillor, Ms Vicki Scott, the ATO is

The commuter car park opposite Gosford Train Station

not the only development in the city that has the potential to tip the parking issue over the edge. Ms Scott said the CBD and the immediate surrounding areas of West Gosford, North Gosford, East Gosford and Point Frederick, are deﬁnitely facing a parking shortfall, and that residential developments approved, despite not providing adequate parking allocation, were to blame. “Parking issues are more than just availability of commuter parking. “Many of the residential developments that have been approved in the CBD and immediate surrounds are for two or three bedroom units, but the parking allocation has only been one per unit, not one spot per bedroom. “So if a three-bedroom unit becomes share housing, one resident will have a car park within the development but where will the other two residents park?

“They will be looking for spots on the street,” Ms Scott said. Ms Scott also said that the problem is already evident in areas like Point Frederick and East Gosford, where ﬂat buildings have come online and street parking is still an issue. “Although the former Gosford Council discussed and intended to come up with a CBD parking strategy, I have checked and there isn’t one. “There is nothing in place. “What will happen when all the big developments come online and what will happen to parking if they all start at the same time? “Where will the parking be?” Ms Scott questioned. According to Ms Scott, during discussions with the former Gosford Council, she brought up issues of trafﬁc and parking management multiple times, including: “The acceptance of a number of large developments in the CBD without having adequate

parking for residents of those developments and others; cramped parking around developments in Point Frederick (Lynn Ave) and other sites in North and West Gosford; the lack of common sense in agreeing to allow developments of two and three bedroom apartment buildings to be constructed with only one car space per unit at best (Ms Scott said there was an expectation that people will walk or take the bus to the station); the narrow streets in some of these areas and the existing parking problem; and, consideration for the huge impact when the new developments are completed. “I had suggested we should do a trafﬁc management study for the area with these concerns in mind, but there appeared to be minimal interest in my concerns,” Ms Scott added. On the concerns surrounding Baker St car park, Ms Scott said the former council had

endeavoured to add more ﬂoors onto the car park but said there were issues with the building being able to support extra ﬂoors and that she was unsure as to whether or not any further action surrounding Baker St car park occurred after the initial idea tanked. However, Ms Scott said she could understand commuter concerns over the safety of using Baker St car park, especially after hours. Ms Scott also said that aside from the future of Kibbleplex, no other discussion took place amongst the former Gosford Council in regards to parking in the CBD and that despite her own questions about the future of parking in Gosford City, there has been no satisfactory response. The issue is further complicated by the interrelation of parking as a social issue and a State Government responsibility. “There is an element of responsibility for the State

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Government in this. “Rail transport, as a form of commuter travel, is the responsibility of the State Government and there is some expectation that that government takes an active interest in the problem. “However, socially, it is seen as a Local Government matter, and the public expects Local Government to play a part in it as well. “To my knowledge, there were no plans or strategies discussed between the last council and the State Government to address the issues of commuter parking,” Ms Scott said. “I hope the current council takes these concerns and acts on them before any more development is approved. “The city CBD and the surrounding suburbs is a small area. “The CBD has three streets taking the trafﬁc through it. “These streets are cramped between a mountain and the water. “There is no apparent way to solve the problem, and increased parking demand is just exacerbating it. “The fact that the DA for the ATO was allowed without sufﬁcient parking is also going to exacerbate the problem,” Ms Scott continued. “I don’t know what the council can do about this, but it certainly seems that the Federal and State Governments are failing in their responsibilities in this matter. “I think, if the commuter car parking at Kibbleplex is stopped without a solution from the State and the council, and the ATO and other developments are actually built, car parking in the CBD, including commuter car parking, will be a disastrous problem that will take far too long to solve, if ever,” Ms Scott concluded. Continued Page 8

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Developer goes to Land and Environment Court because Council was too slow

Members of the Say No to Glenning Valley Development group held a peaceful vigil after learning the DA was now in the hands of the Land and Environment Court

the proposed be a Class One and will “Even if the council to he developer of a proposed 264-lot residential subdivision at be dealt with, at least Glenning Valley has lodged a Deemed Refusal application with was going to refuse or development. “The community at initially, by a mediator, pass the development all the NSW Land and Environment Court.

The developer has taken the step because Central Coast Council took longer than the 40 to 60 days it is legally given to consider a development application. By dragging its feet, Central Coast Council has given the developer, GV Nominees, the opportunity to ask the Land and Environment

Court to consider the DA. Ms Kylie Boyle from the ‘Say No to Glenning Valley Development’ group said the ﬁrst Land and Environment Court date was September 29. “We found out about the Deemed Refusal directly from the Central Coast Council Adminstrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, when we met

him at a Community Environment Network meeting,” Ms Boyle said. The Central Coast Council has not announced any intentions in relation to the position it will take on the future of the development when it reaches the Land and Environment Court. “They are sitting on the fence,” Ms Boyle said.

along, they can look like the good guys if the Land and Environment Court makes the decision,” she said. Following the announcement of the Deemed Refusal application, protestors and residents again rallied peacefully at the edge of Glenning Valley’s bushland on August 14 to show their opposition

Glenning Valley will not stand down,” Ms Boyle said. “We are prepared to ﬁght and do whatever it takes to stop this development. “We are hoping that Council will represent us and stand with us in saying no at the meeting with the LEC,” she said. According to Ms Boyle, the matter will

but the community group has been given no details about what will take place on September 29. “I have had other developers tell me they would not touch that land because it is so ecologically sensitive,” Ms Boyle said. Media Release, Aug 15, 2016 Kylie Boyle, Glenning Valley

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Reserves campaigners attend council session “Save Central Coast Reserves sincerely hopes that both Mr Reynolds and Mr Noble will decide to protect these sites as hundreds of residents have spent the last year fighting this move by council to raise revenue through the sale of community land,” she said. “Hundreds of emails and submissions have been sent to council before the amalgamation and after. “Community members and local environment groups have attended public meetings and rallies, given speeches, presented petitions and run events to try to get our voice heard. “Community lands should not be sold but kept as a valuable community resource for now and the future,” Ms Chidgey said.

Representatives from the Save Central Coast Reserves campaign attended a Central Coast Council community engagement session at Wyoming Shopping on Thursday, August 25. “Save Central Coast Reserves is campaigning to protect 24 local urban reserves, parks and green spaces, including five on the Peninsula, that the council proposes to reclassify and sell-off,” said organiser Ms Sue Chidgey. “Site representatives and affected community members spoke to both Mr Ian Reynolds, the Central Coast Council Administrator, and Mr Rob Noble, council’s CEO, to emphasise the importance of their neighbourhood sites both to the community and the environment,” Ms Chidgey said.

Media release, 28 Aug 2016 Sue Chidgey, Save Central Coast Reserves

Ms Sue Chidgey from Save Central Coast Reserves with Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds

The site looking north-west along the unnamed lane way

First proposal submitted for Council land sale site The first proposal to develop one of Central Coast Council’s land sale sites has been lodged with the council. Bruce Kerr Pty Ltd has lodged a development application for approval of a 12-unit residential flat building, site clearing and strata subdivision at 19A, 21 and 23 Memorial Avenue, Blackwall. The application was lodged on August 25 and the estimated cost of work was listed as $2.1 million. It seeks approval to remove trees from the site and construct a proposed one and two-bedroom residential flat building that will include 12 units, lock up garages, private courtyards, landscaping and a subsequent strata subdivision. The proposal provides for 19 secured car parking spaces,

including 12 for residents and six visitor spaces. The landscaping theme and style for the development was intended to give the development a high-quality urban ambiance, according to a Statement of Environmental Effects submitted with the DA. The site was zoned for medium density development in the 1980s. “Over the last 10 years numerous residences and high quality residential flat buildings have been constructed in the vicinity of the property,” the statement said. “The older style single storey fibro and tile dwellings in the precinct are progressively being replaced by better quality and more efficient medium density housing,’ it said.

The current zoning is R1 general residential. The proposed development complies with the Gosford LEP for floor space and height restrictions. Remnant vegetation requiring removal would include six Melaleuca quinquenervia (broadleafed paperbark) and one Eucalyptus robusta (swamp mahogany). According to the statement, road upgrade works would be required as the Wallaby St frontage is unkerbed. “It is expected that appropriate conditions of consent will be included requiring the Wallaby St frontage to be kerbed and gutter with road shoulder construction,” the statement said. Website, 1 Sep 2016 Gosford City DA tracker, DA50527/2016

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Bus stoppage cancelled at the last minute Busways announced at the last minute on Friday that a 24-hour stoppage planned for today, September 5, had been cancelled. A spokesperson from Busways told Peninsula News that the Transport Workers’ Union had agreed to cancel the planned 24hour stoppage but negotiations between the parties were onoing. However, union drivers will

continue with industrial action allowing passengers to have free bus travel. They will cover Opal Card readers on their buses, preventing payment. The action was expected to continue until September 9. Busways held an enterprise negotiation meeting on September 1 with delegates from the Transport Workers Union. According to a statement

from Busways, the discussions between both parties progressed throughout the day and the union decided to cancel the planned stop work action. Busways senior management will be meeting with delegates and officials from the union again today to continue the negotiations. “Busways is hoping that continued progress will be made and that further industrial action is averted,” the statement said.

“Busways apologises for any inconvenience this may cause our customers and appreciates the community’s understanding throughout this period of industrial action.” Transport Workers’ Union state secretary Mr Richard Olsen said, prior to the cancellation of the stoppage, the dispute escalated after Busways continued to refuse to negotiate a fair and reasonable enterprise agreement to replace

the one which expired in June 2015. “The last thing that drivers want to do is inconvenience passengers,” Mr Olsen said. Customers should rely on the transportnsw.info website for the latest timetable information or call 131 500. Media release, 2 Sep 2016 Thomas Wong, Busways Media release, 31 Aug 2016 Richard Olsen, Transport Workers’ Union of NSW

Community Environment Network Biodiversity - we can’t live without it! Spring has sprung and September is Biodiversity Month - a great time of year to get outdoors and celebrate the biodiversity of the Central Coast. We are fortunate to have magnificent National Parks and COSS lands (Coastal Open Space Scheme) as well as wetlands, waterways, rock platforms and marine environments - just to name a few of the diverse landscapes at our doorstep that you can explore for free!. It’s easy to think that there is not a problem - but that’s not the case. The IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) Red List evaluates the conservation status of plant and animal species globally. (IUCN Website) When comparing places on the IUCN Red List, Australia is in the top five for extinction of animals and plant species, and the top 10 for endangered and threatened species. (ABC Fact Check). The Central Coast also has a long list of species under threat. Threatened Species day is also on 7 September. Many people curse threatened species - apparently they get in the way of development - although there are very few instances where a threatened species has stopped development. Environmentalists are also dismayed by threatened species. The fact that we have pushed so many species of plants and animals so close to the point of extinction or past that point, is inconceivable to many.

Helping the endangered Bush Stone-curlew Over the last 15 years there has been a dramatic decline in the local population of Bush Stone-curlews living around Brisbane Water. Locally, the Bush Stone-curlew can be found in suburban and open bushland areas in and around Brisbane Water. The Bush Stonecurlew, Burhinus grallarius, is similar to a large shore or wading bird, It stands tall, about 55 cms, with long legs that have thickened knee joints, and large feet. It is often the Bush Stone-curlew's call that catches the attention and stays in the memory of those who come into contact with the bird. In field guides and other texts the call is usually verbalised as ‘weer-loo’. To listen to a Bush Stone-curlew call go to www.bushstonecurlew.com.au In NSW, the Bush Stone-curlew is "Endangered", which means that it is considered to be in danger of extinction if the present conditions that threaten its survival continue. The breeding season begins with a noisy courtship around August-September and has generally finished by March. Nests are frequently recorded in areas lacking in native vegetation, such as mown lawns, ploughed paddocks and paddocks cut for hay, grazed paddocks, dirt and gravel roads, seaweed on beaches, playing fields, and vacant lots. Locally, a group called the Friends of Bush Stone-curlew, continues to monitor the population, raise awareness and educate the community. If you would like to join the group - then please email: cen@cen.org.au. The Friends group is currently supported through CEN’s Urban Wildlife Project. This is supported with funding from the NSW government through its Environmental Trust.

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Work to start on former Tesrol site Work is expected to commence before Christmas on the construction of a seven-storey mixed use residential building at 47 to 50 The Esplanade, Ettalong. The vacant site, which has been used as overflow parking for the Ettalong Beach Club for several years, was expected to be fenced off on Friday, September 2 or Monday, September 5 for engineering work to commence. The site was formerly owned and the development proposed by the Tesrol property group. The site was sold in September last year to Sydney developer Mars Property Group and is now being marketed as the Atlantis development. The former Gosford Council received notification on March 30 that the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission had approved a modification request for the mixed residential development. Approval was given under section 75W of Part 3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, according to the letter to council from Ms Natasha Harras, Team Leader, Modification and Assessments, NSW Department of Planning and Environment. Section 75W continued to apply for the purpose of the modification of a project application approved before or after the repeal of Part 3A. The original approval was

The seven-storey Atlantis building

granted by the NSW Minister for Planning on November 24, 2010, for a mixed use residential development over two stages. Stage one involved the construction of the seven-storey mixed-use residential building. Stage two was for the construction of a two-storey commercial and retail building. The modification approved in March was for the incorporation of 14 additional apartments and changes to the internal and external design of stage one, taking the overall number of apartments from 45 to 58. According to a Statement of Environmental Effects submitted in support of the modifications, the number of two-bedroom apartments has been increased from 26 to 42.

Other changes approved included: the relocation of a waste room on the basement floor; storage areas replaced two plant rooms and a sprinkler boost room; bike parking spaces increased from six spaces to 20; car spaces reduced from 47 to 45 with 10 accessible. On the ground floor: residential car spaces have been reduced from 18 to 16 with two accessible; a garbage holding room replaces the approved store room. Seventeen car spaces have been added to the upper ground floor of the development. Apartments on levels one through to six have been extensively reconfigured: a gym and void area on level one have been replaced by three apartments; an indoor swimming pool area and

community room on level two have been replaced by another three apartments. A swimming pool and sunbathing area has been included on level three of the development. “All apartments are single storey and endeavour to take advantage of the amenity of the location … being on the beach front with access to sunlight, breezes and iconic views,” the statement said. The history of the development goes back to 2005 when an original application was made to Gosford Council. The application was withdrawn on October 2, 2007, on the advice of Gosford Council and subsequently submitted to the Department of Planning under the Major Projects SEPP to which Part 3A of the EP&A Act applied. The Gosford LEP does not apply to the development as a Part 3A approval and the approved stage one does not comply with the Gosford Local Environmental Plan in relation to height controls and floor space ratio. The maximum floor space ratio allowed under the GLEP would be 1:1 but NSW Planning approved 2.5:1 for The Esplanade development. The maximum height allowable on the site under the GLEP would be 11.5 metres but the Department of Planning approved the proposal at 23.5 metres and the latest amendments have seen its height

reduced to 22.4 metres. “The overall bulk, scale and density of the development is appropriate as it: will provide a suitable transition in height and mass from the neighbouring nine-storey Mantra building to surrounding low level developments; presents a pedestrian scale (three storeys) along The Esplanade and Memorial Ave; responds to the desired future character of Ettalong; will not result in significant adverse impacts on the amenity of neighbouring properties or areas of public space with respect to overshadowing or privacy; and … will maintain view sharing opportunities. “As subsequent storeys are setback from the streets, the design complies with the height controls for properties fronting The Esplanade,” the statement said. Off street parking provided exceeds the minimum requirements of the Gosford Development Control Plan by three spaces, the statement said. On September 1, Mr Bill Jackson, managing director of the Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, located across Memorial Ave from the site, said he had not been informed that the erection of the building fence was imminent. Interview, 1 Sep 2016 Helen Hughes, Helen Hughes Property Website, 1 Sep 2016 Gosford City DA tracker, DA49118/2016

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Hotel sale surprises Patonga residents The Patonga Community Working Group has said residents were surprised by the decision to sell the Patonga Beach Hotel and Fish Shop just 24 months after the property was purchased by current owner, Mr Andrew Smith. The iconic Patonga tourist attraction has been listed for sale with Ray White Hotels Australia and Manenti Quinlan and Associates, who are wrapping up a four week International Expression of Interest Campaign, concluding September 8. In December last year, the owner submitted an application to Council proposing a $2.2 million redevelopment and expansion of the hotel, including the conversion of the existing first floor accommodation above the hotel into more bars and a bandstand, and creation of a purpose-built 150 seat reception centre above the fish shop. Working Group chairman Mr Ross Trembath said a large number of the Patonga community were alarmed by the overdevelopment of the site, and expressed their concerns in more than 70 written objections to Council. “This represents a high level of concern from a foreshore settlement of just over 200 dwellings,” he added. “In an article in The Peninsula

Patonga residents at a recent gathering

News (August 22), Mr Smith stated that ‘market conditions suggest it is an opportune time to release the improved asset and benefit from the return on investment.’ “In doing so the owner appears keen to disassociate community opposition to his development from his decision to sell. “He insists the sale will not hinder the development and dismisses community opposition as a familiar part of the development process,” Mr Trembath continued. According to Mr Trembath, the Working Group’s consultations with the Central Coast Council had been constructive and the community’s concerns were being heard. “We understand that the developer submitted a revised set

of plans to Council in early August just prior to listing his property. “Although our group has not yet seen the amendments, they are understood to have removed the new bar areas on the first floor of the hotel, and to have conceded a three metre setback from the adjoining rear property rather than extending hard up against the fence. “Both of these amendments address issues raised in the community submissions, and the applicant’s revised plans at the request of Council is a sign our submissions are well founded,” Mr Trembath said. “However, the contentious wedding reception centre above the fish shop has been retained, and a revised traffic/parking report

is still yet to be submitted. “The owner still has to realise that the site’s ‘B1 Neighbourhood Centre’ zoning provisions also apply to the proposed second storey function centre,” he added. The marketing campaign for the sale of the hotel is being pitched to international or corporate owners, with potential buyers invited to see comparisons to iconic waterfront properties such as Bannisters at Mollymook and Halcyon House on Cabarita Beach. Mr Trembath said that while there was no doubt Patonga was as beautiful as Mollymook or Cabarita that was where the similarities ended, with the two multi-storey hotels on those sites, both with their own award winning restaurants and between 20-30

accommodation suites being a developer’s paradise. “The Patonga site is a shade over 1540m and already developed to its full potential under the relevant planning provisions. “We have no objections to the proposed internal renovations and a new kitchen at the ground floor level. “However, it is the community’s view, based on expert advice, that the hotel site has reached the limits of its development potential based on economic, social and environmental planning grounds and only has the potential for renovations rather than expansion. “This is the scenario that any responsible owner faces and the community supports,” Mr Trembath said. In July, the community held a sold-out fundraiser to boost its fighting fund and Mr Trembath said the community knows that a potential change of owners will not necessarily mean an end to this or other development proposals. “We are committed to maintaining the unique visual and residential quality of the village for residents and visitors alike. “We hope the next owner shares that vision and is more realistic about the scope and scale of the business,” Mr Trembath concluded. Media release, 29 Aug 2016 Ross Trembath, Patonga Community Working Group

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‘Sip and Say’ gathering to discuss disability plan An informal Sip and Say gathering will be held at the Umina Beach Recreation Precinct on September 10 to give Peninsula residents an opportunity to discuss the Central Coast Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

Former Gosford Cr Robert Bell, an early supporter of the Arboretum, together with Mr Robert Payne and other members of the arboretum group.

The plan is being developed in accordance with the NSW Disability Inclusion Act 2014 that aims to remove the barriers for people with disability. According to the council, the plan will outline what needs to be done over the next four years to make the local community more inclusive and accessible for all of its members. Council has again called for input and direction from people with disability and those who work closely with people with disabilities, to help build a more genuinely inclusive community for all residents. Council’s Group Leader Customer and Community Relations Ms Judy Jaeger said the involvement of people living and working with disability was critical

Bridge named after Robert Payne The 40th anniversary of the Pearl Beach Arboretum was celebrated on August 21. Special mention was made of ecologist Mr Robert Payne’s four decades of contribution towards the arboretum. In recognition of Mr Payne’s work, the newly-renovated bridge

near the cottage was opened during the celebration and was named the Robert Payne Bridge. A crowd of residents attended the event which had music and food on offer. Media Release, 25 Aug 2016 Mary van der Westhuyzen, Pearl Beach

to the overall effectiveness of the plan. “This plan aims to bring about long-term, significant change and will continue to evolve in response to feedback and changes in our external environment,” Ms Jaeger said. “The ongoing participation of people living and working with disability is crucial to the overall success and level of impact the plan will have on people’s lives,” she said. Ms. Jaeger said there were various ways people could contribute including forums, surveys, informal and online discussions. “We would like to hear from a diverse range of people with disabilities, carers, parents of people with disabilities, representatives from disability service providers and peak disability groups. “All of the information we gather will shape the development of the new plan and how it will impact within our own community,” Ms Jaeger said. For those who wish to get involved in the process online,

there are engagement tools available at haveyoursaygosford. com.au. The council has added several Sip and Says informal events to its calendar as opportunities for further input and discussion over coffee at various times and venues. The Umina Beach Recreation Precinct Sip and Say will be held near the playground at 10am on September 10. “Come along to a community meet up to have a cuppa and chat about what would make your community more inclusive,” Ms Jaeger said. Full details for all activities, events and opportunities to be a part of the conversation can be found at haveyoursaygosford.com. au. Further information and bookings for community forums can be made by contacting council’s Disability Inclusion Officer on 4325 8109 or by emailing katie.butler@ gosford.nsw.gov.au. Media release, 30 Aug 2016 Judy Jaeger, Central Coast Council Website, 30 Aug 2016 haveyoursaygosford.com.au

Inter-agency group holds Link Day Peninsula Link Day will take place on Wednesday, September 28, at the Peninsula Community Centre, from 10am to 2pm. It is a free one-day, one-stop resource expo hosted by the Peninsula Interagency Group

and its aim is to link community members with information and services available on the Peninsula. There will be a jumping castle, face painting, music, entertainment, health checks and lunch.

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Broken Bay rec centre won’t be sold, says Minister described the NSW Government’s intention to lease the centre to a private operator. Leasing the centres to private operators could result in the pricing of their use being placed out of the reach of schools and not-forprofit sporting and community organisations, he said. “The NSW Government must rule out any privatisation or leasing of the public land these sport and recreation centres occupy to private developers which would allow the devastating loss of vital facilities,” Mr Harris said. “This decision from NSW Premier, Mr Mike Baird, puts at risk a formative and important experience that many kids in our region cherish,” he said. “As a former teacher and principal, I have attended many school camps and know firsthand the important role they play in developing young people’s confidence and skills in an affordable way. “For many children, it is their first time away from home,” he said.

The Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre is safe, according to the NSW Minister for Sport, Mr Stuart Ayres. He said the State Government did not plan to sell the sport and recreation centre. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, had previously said the Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre was one of eight that had been earmarked for privatisation by the NSW Government. However, a statement from the office of Mr Ayres said: “The NSW Government is committed to building a supporting a strong, vibrant and valued sport and active recreation sector to make NSW a better place to live. “The Office of Sport is investigating service delivery model improvements for Sport and Recreation Centres across NSW,” the statement said. “Initial market testing has confirmed interest from industry for potential service improvements, however, further investigations will continue before any decision is made,” it said. “Some centres … have been identified as potential locations for

The dining hall at the Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Facility

high performance facilities.” The Broken Bay camp was not mentioned as one of the centres slated a future high performance facility location.

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Comment on submission policy closes this week The closing date for public comment on Central Coast Council’s draft policy for deciding development applications subject to significant public objection is September 7.

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Woy Woy Bay house open on Sustainable House Day Mr Ian Garrad’s Woy Woy Bay house is part of Sustainable House Day on Sunday, September 11. Mr Garrad’s Woy Woy Bay house was originally a fishing shack dating back to the 1950s, with extensions in the 1960s and 1970s. Mr Garrad purchased the house in 2009 and, since then, has replaced the deck, reconfigured the interior and given it a sustainability upgrade. “A primary goal for the 2011 renovation was to make the house more comfortable while reducing imported energy needs,” Mr Garrad said in the profile of his home on the official Sustainable House Day website. “With a family of four, it is possible to live here with net zero energy imports averaged over the whole year,” he said. “The solar systems and passive

solar design generate more energy than needed during the summer, while during the winter a bit more needs to be imported when it is cloudy or very windy. “This ongoing project has involved insulating both internal and external walls, while fibro (asbestos) cladding has been removed and replaced by plywood at the front and Colorbond at the back (to minimise risk during fires). “Efficient lighting has been incorporated throughout, and all wiring and plumbing penetrations have been blocked to minimise air leakage. “Some leaky original floorboards are still an issue during cold winter winds. “All hot water piping has been insulated to conserve energy. “An all-electric house is preferred for greater efficiency and lower operational costs, but the gas stove top came with the second hand kitchen so was retained and runs on 10kg gas bottles (which avoid costly annual gas daily service charges).” According to Mr Garrad,

recycled and reused materials in the project included timber, windows, doors, paving, glass and the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. “An integrated waste separation system has been built in to enable recycling simplicity and remove the need for plastic bin liners.” Mr Garrad said he has subscribed to 100 per cent Greenpower in the home and has an NABERS energy rating of five. The house will be open on Sunday, September 11, from 10am to 3pm for the cost of a gold coin donation. The standalone house is 135 square metres plus a 36 square metre covered deck. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the continuing renovation retrofit has been designed by the current owner and constructed by various builders. Newsletter, 1 Sep 2016 Mark Mann, Peninsula Environment Group Website, 1 Sep 2016 Sustainablehouseday.com/ Woy Woy Bay House

Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, called for the draft policy in a mayoral minute to the July 27 ordinary council meeting. “Members of the community have approached me seeking clarification on when DAs will be determined by me (as the governing body of Council), and when development applications might be determined by Council staff under delegation,” Mr Reynolds said. “I am proposing that a modification of the policy of the former Wyong Council be adopted, which will: require that all development applications that are the subject of more than 100 public submissions (not including petitions) are to be reported to a Council meeting for consideration and determination, unless the application is recommended for refusal or unless sufficient changes have been made to the proposal to adequately address issues raised by the community,” he said. According to the draft policy, currently available on the council’s website, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides for public participation as part of the assessment process for certain DAs. According to the draft policy, “The Group Leader has delegation to determine DAs regardless of the number of submissions received. “It is appropriate that DAs that are subject to significant public objection are reported to an Ordinary Meeting of Council for determination,’ the draft said.

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The draft policy outlines how DAs attracting significant public feedback would be dealt with by the new council. DAs subject of less than 50 submissions and/or petitions totalling less than 50 signatures would be determined under delegation, unless a “call-up request” is received by the CEO or the Group Leader. DAs subject of between 50 and 100 submissions; or petitions totalling more than 50 signatures, will be the subject of a “business update” that outlines the number of submissions and/or petitions received and issues raised. Councillors, or the Administrator, may decide whether to give a call-up request to the CEO or the Group Manager. “If no call-up request is received then the Development Application will be determined under delegation,” the draft policy said. “Development Applications subject of more than 100 submissions (not including petitions) will be reported to an Ordinary Meeting of Council for consideration, unless: the application is recommended for refusal; or Changes have been made to the proposed development that, in the opinion of the Group Leader, have adequately addressed the issues raised during the Notification Period and/or there was a substantial reduction in the number of submissions (to less than 100) as a result of any later re-notification,” the draft policy said. A report will come to a meeting in September 2016, when a decision will be made as to the policy to be adopted.” Website, 1 Sep 2016 Items on exhibition, Central Coast Council Mayoral minute, 27 Jul 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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Four flats proposed for West St site A development application for a residential flat building consisting of four units at 209 West St Umina has been placed on exhibition by Central Coast Council. The application was lodged with council by Superior Design and Construction Pty Ltd, on July 15 and the estimated value of the work is $750,000. The land is located at the northeastern corner of the intersection of West St and Morris St, Umina and has an area of 748 square metres. The two-storey development would include four residential flats and seven off-street car parking spaces. The mix of units would be one two-bedroom unit, and three units with three bedrooms. The subject site is zoned R1 for general residential under Gosford LEP 2014 and so the proposed residential flat building is a permissible form of development. The proposed development, according to a Statement of Environmental Effects submitted with the application, complies with the Gosford LEP in all areas. In terms of the Gosford Development Control Plan, the proposed development did not comply with setbacks and the configuration of offstreet parking. The corner location means some residential car garages are

A preliminary artist's impression of the residential flat building proposed for the corner of West St and Morris St, Umina

forced to face the street. In terms of setbacks: “The subject site being a corner site restricts the ability to provide a proper presentation to the street as well as respecting the amenity of adjoining residents,” the statement

said. “To the north of the subject site is a residential development that is located quite close to the common boundary. “The location of the proposed development also close to the

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likely to adversely impact upon the amenity of residents in the general area of the site. Four submissions had been made in relation to the project as at September 1. Website, 1 Sep 2016 Gosford DA tracker, DA50258/2016

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Opportunity to comment on meeting frequency The opportunity for the public to comment on the Central Coast Council’s draft Code of Meeting Practice closes on September 6.

Looking down the lane from Blackwall Rd to the Hidden Courtyard Cafe

Council ‘didn’t tell me’, says applicant The owner of a Woy Woy cafe has claimed that Central Coast Council had not advised her that her application had been refused. Owner of the Hidden Courtyard Cafe, Ms Marianne Shirley, said she was shocked to learn, from reading an article in the Peninsula News, that the council had refused a development application that she did not complete or intend to see through. She said the business has been running as a flower shop and cafe where customers have enjoyed, for the past three years, the relaxing

ambience of garden courtyard, great coffee and wholesome food, often with live music and entertainment. “I know the need for tranquillity and somewhere to spend time away from an often stressed and uncertain world,” Ms Shirley said. “Our customers love the quiet, unhurried, safe space away from the crowds, a wonderful place to meet and make new friends,” she said. “I felt that the business would benefit by having a wine licence but, for personal reasons, I was unable to follow through with the development application,” she

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said. Ms Shirley said she had since closed the flower shop and has the cafe for sale. After contacting the council, Ms Shirley received a letter from council town planner Ms Sarah Hartley which said: “The ‘idea’ behind the project was not a concern to Council, however any development application needs to be in a form that meets the requirements of the Regulations that govern this process, which was not provided. “Be assured that this article does not prejudice Council from considering any future application for this site.” Ms Shirley said: “Perhaps the new owners will put forth another DA for a wine licence so that patrons can enjoy a lazy afternoon tipple. “The cafe is in fine form and ready for a busy season ahead,” she said. The cafe can be found from both 18a Railway St and down the lane way beside L J Hooker on Blackwall Rd. Email, 24 Aug 2016 Marianne Shirley, Hidden Courtyard Cafe

The latest draft includes a proposal to change the frequency of Central Coast Council meetings from fortnightly to monthly, to be on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The draft code proposed those meetings would commence at 5pm and would alternate between the council chambers at Gosford and Wyong. It also allows for the official audio

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recording of council and committee meetings, as per the practice of the former Wyong Council; Gosford Council prohibited the recording of its meetings. The draft code also includes a proposal to make audio visual recordings of council meetings to be broadcast (live or delayed) via the internet. Submissions can be made by email to ask@centralcoast.nsw. gov.au or by post to PO Box 21, Gosford, NSW 2250.

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Tender awarded for Rogers Park work A tender has been awarded for relevelling, irrigation and drainage installation for playing fields two and three at Rogers Park, Woy Woy. Turspec Pty Ltd won the contract for the installation of sand link drainage and an irrigation system as well as relevelling the playing field levels to ensure a suitable playing surface. Works are anticipated to start in November, and have an estimated construction program of 16 weeks. Completion is expected by March. The tender was decided by Administrator Mr Ian Reynolds at the Central Coast Council ordinary meeting held on August 24. Rogers Park was developed on reclaimed landfill sites. “It is typical of these sportsgrounds that the underlying waste at these sites provides poor drainage capabilities for the playing fields,” a report to council said. “To address this, council implemented the Landfill Rehabilitation Scheme as part of the Domestic Waste Management Charge in 1997, to provide funding for the rehabilitation of these sportsgrounds,” the report said. “Installation of a sand link drainage system encourages reduced recovery for the playing fields following inclement weather. “In addition, drainage reduces the amount of water entering the underlying waste which slows the decomposition rate subsequently reducing the level of undulation to

the playing surface.” The tender was advertised in various publications, not including Peninsula News, at the end of June and called for lump sum tenders, based on a detailed specification. Tenders closed at Council’s Erina Depot at 1pm on July 19. Tenders were received from: Aussie Drain Pty Ltd; Never Stop Irrigation Pty Ltd; Renworx Pty Ltd; R&N Paddison T/A Turf Drain Australia; The Green Horticultural Group Pty Ltd; Turspec Pty Ltd; and Waterland Pty Ltd. All submissions were assessed in accordance with the predetermined approved tender evaluation plan criteria being: price; previous experience and performance in contracts of a similar nature completed in the past three years; contract program and delivery plan; sub-contracting; work health and safety; and environmental management. According to council, sufficient funds were allocated for the contract within the current year’s Landfill Rehabilitation Scheme works program. The proposed contract has been assessed as low risk and no regulatory approvals were required. Sports clubs and associations affected by the works were consulted, and alternate arrangements made for the construction period. Agenda item 2.3, 24 Aug 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

The world of the jumping Peacock Spider will be explored at the Bays Community Hall on December 3

Information about peacock spiders The Bays Community Group will hold an information night in December about the jumping peacock spider. The night will include talks by spider expert Dr Juergen Otto and by Mr Stuart Harris, the citizen scientist who discovered one species of the genus, which was named after him (maratus harrisi). A short film Maratus (rated M) will be shown, which tells the story of Mr Harris’ three-year quest to

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Award for cafe A cafe, located in council facilities at the Umina Beach Recreation Precinct, has received the Central Coast Business Excellence Award for sustainability. The award was presented to

Jasmine Greens at the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards gala evening at Mingara on Saturday, August 27. Council Administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said: “We’re proud to sponsor these awards and it is clear from the quality of the Central

Coast businesses recognised that excellence and businesses go hand in hand on the Central Coast.”

Senator O’Neill said at the ceremony on August 22 that she was keen to ensure that everyone understood that the nation’s flag was a reminder of “our responsibilities as citizens to live out our democratic beliefs”. “Democracy is not a spectator sport,” she said.

“It is very important that all members of our community seek ways of being involved in making our nation more democratic and socially just for all. “It is always good to remind ourselves of the pledge that new citizens make: I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people, whose democratic beliefs I share, whose rights and liberties I respect, and whose laws I will uphold and obey. “Seeing the flag flying over the Australian Parliament is a reminder

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Central Coast Council has confirmed that the Gosford Showground venue will be the only one in the southern part of the new local government area. Council’s Waste Coordinator, Mr Matthew Collins, said holding

the cleanout on one day in the past had resulted in long waiting times for residents and having the two days ensured the event ran smoothly. The cleanout will run between 9am and 3.30pm on each day For information on types of chemicals and quantities that can be dropped off visit the website cleanout.com.au. The Household Chemical Cleanout is a NSW EPA activity funded from the waste levy. Media release, 30 Aug 2016 Matthew Collins, Central Coast Council

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Flag is ‘reminder to live out democracy’, says O’Neill Senator Deborah O’Neill has presented flags to three school leaders at the Umina campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College.

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to me that I am serving our people and our nation.” she said. Senator O’Neill reminded students that they may have a future Prime Minister, a councillor or a school leader in their ranks and asked them to practice their citizenship by treating every person as an equal, respecting one another and respecting the law. Media release, 22 Aug 2016 Rhys Zorro, Office of Deborah O’Neill

Seniors’ housing given go ahead A construction certificate has been granted by Central Coast Council for the construction of a five-unit senior housing development at 247 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy. The five units will be selfcontained dwellings and the estimated cost of work was $750,000. The granting of the construction

certificate, signalling that construction work can commence on site, was given under delegation on August 30. The applicant was listed as Knight Mapleton Design Partners and the builder to be advised. The development is located in the block between the Peninsula Leisure Centre and Alpha Rd. Website, 1 Sep 2016 Gosford City DA Tracker, DA48343/2015

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Submission threshold ‘affects small communities’ The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association has called on its members to make submissions opposing a proposal that would require 100 submissions about a development application before it would be referred to a public council meeting. “Past Gosford Council practice has been that all applications receiving more than five submissions were to be determined at a council meeting rather than by staff,” said association president Ms Peta Colebatch. “Central Coast Council now proposes to adopt the former Wyong Council’s policy requiring 100 submissions for a DA to be determined at a council meeting,” she said. “Councillors (not less than

two), or in the case of the present council, the Administrator, will have the ability to call up a DA,” she said. “We contend that the requirement of 100 signatures is totally out of proportion and disenfranchises small communities such as ours. “The draft policy is currently on exhibition and acceptance of submissions will run until September 7. “We know that many of you will be interested in making a submission and encourage you to do so,” she said. The proposed new arrangements are likely to come before the Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, at the council meeting scheduled for September 28. Email, 31 Aug 2016 Peta Colebatch, Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

Trivia night for Mary Mac’s Patonga Beach Hotel is hosting a trivia night on September 10 in support of Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy. Mary Mac’s Place provides support, food and facilities for the homeless and disadvantaged through the donations from fundraisers including the trivia

night. The night will start at 7pm at the Patonga Beach Hotel. Tickets are $35 and include a wood-fired pizza, prizes, silent auctions and a band. Quiz master will be Brad Storey from ABC 92.5. Media release, 30 Aug 2016 Christine Burge, Mary Macs Place

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Issue 93

Council’s ﬁrst property decision angers residents he new Central Coast Council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, has agreed, at the council’s ﬁrst public meeting on May 25, to sell land in Orchard Rd, Kangy Angy to the NSW Government to build a multi-million dollar train maintenance facility.

Kangy Angy residents have been fighting the land sale and the proposed development since they learned about it in September. Transport for NSW has also announced the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) and concept plan for the facility will be on public exhibition from June 6 to July 4. Ms Michelle Nicholson from the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group said Transport for NSW representatives met with residents on Friday, May 27 “to fulfil their obligations to engage in community consultation. “When we raised our concerns about the flooding the project director said it was ‘their risk’. “We believe this is not their risk to take, as they are also risking our tax payer dollars, the endangered species, and worsening the flooding in our area,” Ms Nicholson said. The land was identified by the former Wyong Council as an alternative site to land at Warnervale for Transport for NSW to

Issue 95

August 2, 2016

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Kamira funding

Karen McNamara $12.3million

$1,060,000

$3million $491,200 $2million

$2million $1.5million $195million* $205,000 $100,000 $2.2million $300,000 (over three years) $75,000 $3million $50,000 up to $60million $2.5million $269,610,000

$21,171,200

oth major parties, Liberal and Labor, have been making promises to spend money on key projects for Dobell throughout the election campaign.

To make it easier for voters to see the totals pledged and what they are for, Wyong Regional Chronicle has put together a list of pledges made by both major parties since the election was called. The Dobell Spend

-O-Meter will also give readers a list of what to look out for in the future to keep track of how many promises have been kept by the winning party. Our major election coverage, including candidate proﬁles,

general information about the Dobell electorate, the location of polling booths as well as the latest and ﬁnal information from all the parties as they relate to Dobell begins on page 12.

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Issue 94

July ulyy 19, 1 2016

A breakdown of the two candidate preferred votes LL, L,ofaDobell m major real rea e estate investment investme company, ompany, pa has h for Dobell. Democratic Member abor’s Ms Emma McBride secured the seat of Dobell and returned Commission, Dobell had Christian been engaged byy “I spent this Coast campaign the electorate to its Labor roots after ousting incumbent Liberal a 79.96 per cent turnout Party with 2,128 votes Central entral tral t Council Co out to listening our and a 5.71 per cent and 2.59 per cent. sell s ato landmark land MP Ms Karen McNamara at the polls on July 2. had been Dobell has traditionally community informal vote. 87.95 who 87 hectares of lan d land for our “In the 2013 election outcomes by the First preference count been a Labor stronghold let down at Kiar Ridge Ridge. RiTurnbull I was a candidate for 28 community.

With 89,339 votes counted, a 7.62 per cent he former Wyong Council determined d at one of its meetings swing votelastplaced Ms to take the final year of its special rate ate variation of McBride (SRV) firmly out ahead its draft 2016-17 operational plan, but the newMcNamara Central Coast of Ms with he SRV 2016-17. Council has decided to continue to charge the 55.6inper cent of the vote 44.4 per advice cent on a from two In essence, this decision of cil, to seeking Wyong Council, as of ned party the preferred Office fice basis of Local by the new council means councillors determined Offi on Julycouncillors 4. that Wyong rates will that they wished to 4.30pm Government, Ms that McBride, who increase by up to 6.9 per give a dividend back to noted they considered the 2013 election cent instead of 3 per cent the community by not lost the merger guidelines and Ms the McNamara by in 2016-17. formed view they did collecting the SRV in its to 1000 votes, In June 2013, the NSW final year. not apply and dedicated stated its victory Independent Pricing and ave her reasons why.to her father, That would have Member for the However, the since Regulatory Tribunal resulted in rates in former (IPART) determined the ong Entrance formation and of theMinister Central former Wyong council’s application for local government area rea for Coast Council and Gaming and Racing, a special rate variation. RT Mr dissolution of the former increasing by the IPART Grant McBride and The IPART rate peg of 3 per cent ent said Wyong council, the she would endeavour determination at the only, and not by the SRV. RV. to decision regarding reflect his approach the to time said: “We have special in rate According to the politics hervariation own. has determined that Wyong minutes from the April pril been reversed. Council may increase 27 meeting of Wyong ong In a media conference its general income … Council, ors following the Central councillors resulting in a cumulative moved to remove the final Coast Council’s June 8 increase of 30.59 per cent year of the special rate ate ordinary meeting, CEO over the next four years, variation of 6.9 per cent ent Mr Rob Noble said: or 17.6 per cent above the from its draft strategic gic “That was an expression rate peg. plan and replace it withh a of intent by the former “These annual rate increase capped at 3 Wyong Council. increases incorporate per cent. “It hadn’t actually been the rate peg to which During the debate ate adopted by virtue of the the council would over whether to collect ect fact the former Wyong otherwise be entitled,” the SRV or not, some me Council never did adopt the determination said. councillors argued that hat its operational plan for At the time, that rate the decision should have ave 2016-17,” he said. “So the new operational peg was projected to sit been sent to the Offi fice fice around 3 per cent, in line of Local Government to plan incorporates the with official inflation ensure a decision not to proposed original SRV. forecasts. collect the SRV would be “It will be on public Based on IPART’s in line with the merger (but not ger exhibition projections, that annual guidelines that decisions in this ons advertised increase in general of the former Wyong ong newspaper) and we will income for the 2016-17 Council were subject to wait for the public’s financial year would be in the period before the feedback on that,” he over $5 million. said. merger. However, at the April According to the Continued P3 27 ordinary meeting minutes, instead of Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Website: www.centralcoastnews.net

days. “This time around, I was able to spend six months out listening to our community and talking to families on the Coast about what they wanted to see in their local representative. “Labor made strong commitments to funding our healthcare and hospitals as well as delivering needs based funding for our schools. “I am excited to be part of a team who are committed to improving health and educational

“My father was a well-respected local representative for our community and fought hard to get the funding and outcomes the Central Coast deserved during his time as the State Member for The Entrance. “I saw from a young age what it takes to work hard to represent your community. “He always put the community ﬁrst and that's what I would like to do as well,” Ms McBride said. According to the Australian Electoral

Government The he land was acquired acqu “I by want continueW Wyong y theto former Wyon that Council conversation uncil from roomwithTerrace Terra the people in in Dobell owers f Towers June and 2014 for make $10 suremillion I am able becam and to became be thethe best thhe e preferred prepresentative site for a for our community,” Central tr Coast Ms Region Regiona Central Regional McBride said. rt with the capac capacityy Airport capacity Msto McNamara did status pand to the expand not respond questions of anto interstate t and about international the result. national terminal. terminal The he site is situated situate situa Websites, Jul 4, 2016 immediately west of mediately ediatelyyElectoral w Australian the motorway he M1 Tally rway aand and Commission Room bounded Hue and ounded by Hue Dobell Websites, Sparks Rds. parks Rd RdsJul 4, 2016 EmmaAccording McBride Facebook rding to JLL, the th Interview, Jul 4, 2016 siteeEmma hectares includes inclu ncludes 556 hectar reess of McBride MP DA-approved A-approved d developable develop Journalist, Dilon Luke a industrial land and in a 699 lot lo masterplan. t l If developed, developed the land la would ldd yield a total tot ﬂoor oor Ofﬁce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford area of 556,400 square 55 squu ree Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 metres. etres. Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 According According co di to t Mr Mr E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Laurie L urie i Eyes E from f the Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Central ntral Coast oast Regio Region Regional nal Airport Ac Action Group, Grouup, the purchase price paid urch by the Council he Wyong Wyo Coun in in 2014 was double the NSW General’s SW Valuer Ge Gen valuation andd the l ti thh land l d was purchased without obtaining an independent valuation. At the time of acquiring the land, former mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM said: “There is no demand for industrial land as has been proved by the fact that the existing Terrace Tower land has been vacant and undeveloped for at least seven years.”

voting for Dobell placed Ms McBride and the Australian Labor Party ahead with 37,082 votes and 44.02 per cent of the vote. Second was Ms McNamara and the Liberals with 31,343 and 37.21 per cent. Third place surprised many with Mr Carter Edwards of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation receiving 7,169 and 8.51 per cent, followed by Ms Abigail Boyd and the Greens with 4,654 and 5.52 per cent and Mr Robert Ervin of the

on the Central Coast, with Labor’s Mr Michael Lee holding the seat for 17 years, from Dobell’s first election in 1984 to 2001. While, Ms McBride was celebrating her win on July 2, Ms NcNamara refused to concede defeat and was relying on the then (July, 2) 21,000 prepoll and postal votes yet to be counted. Ms McBride said she would continue the listening tour that was a core aspect of her campaign as one of her first official acts as

Issue 97

August 30, 2016

The Greens NSW no future, that Mike mining spokesperson, Baird should knock on Mr Jeremy Buckingham, the head. has called on NSW “The proposed coal premier, Mr Mike Baird, conveyor belt and to intervene to stop the coal loading area are Wallarah 2 underground unacceptably close to coal mine project. the existing residential “The Coalition made neighbourhood of Blue a solemn promise not to Haven and may impact on allow the Wallarah 2 coal plans by the Darkinjung mine to go ahead,” Mr Local Aboriginal Land Buckingham said. Council for residential “Former premier, Mr development in the area.” Barry O’Farrell, told Central Coast Council a crowd that the mine concerns about the effect would not go ahead ‘no on drinking water August 16,the2016 ifs, no buts, a guarantee’. catchment, environment

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Issue 99

Developer goes to Land and Environment Court because Council was too slow

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Director of the alliance’s Water Not Coal campaign, Mr Alan Hayes, said the meeting would be held at Wyong Issue 96 Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 98 RSL on August 10. The Korean mining “Yet years later, and residential areas, will company KORES has the NSW Coalition be central to its review lodged an amended Government has failed to of modified plans for the development proposal implement this promise,” Wallarah 2 Coal Project. that includes plans to Mr Buckingham said. The former Wyong build a conveyor belt and “This coal mine is Shire Council opposed Haven meeting is an ember alter the route of the rail a risk not only to the the mine for in February important step, because W ydue o ton the g potential spur to avoid having to water catchment of the 2014 I am sure that there are and on NSW reach an agreement with The latest plans include a re relocated rail loop (shown in purple) Central Coast, but to the impacts the drinking was subsequently taken for the operation of larger many people in Blue the Darkinjung Local Minister for areas. Liberal water catchment the main access to the credibility of the Shadow oncerns could be plans. back out of the 2013 LEP. aircraft” but “it could other be concerns Haven and other nearby Aboriginal Land Council. Party when it the makesCentral The Coast, former Gosford Hay said the new development. Mr Hayes d. Council then resolved viably developed intoaddressed. a areas that do not know Plans have been City Council also David Harris, will Mr Hayes said that in commitments toMr the developm proposal concerns development to investigate the significant regional airportThosee this thing is going to be on modified relating to the included speak at opposed a Waterthe Notproject in d the mine’s would see the conveyor 2014, Dr Peter Lewis, electorate. feasibility of a smaller offering regional intratheir doorstep,” she said. rail loop, rail spur line impact on the Central belt transporting “It should fulfiCoal l those meeting March 2014. transp coal 200 the clinical director of the to be domestic and regional state and interstate airline The Australian Coal and train load out facility. Coast’s water supply, metres from reject Council has stated fr the south- Central Coast integrated commitments andheld at the Blue Haven airport at Kiar Ridge. services.” Alliance has also raised The project been subsidence it intends to closely b of the care program, said the the mine. nce and the health western boundary “Investigations have The has October 28 Community Centre on concerns Members about of mine modified realign the the Say No to Glenning Valley Development group held a peaceful vigil after learning the DA was now in the hands of the Land and Environment Court “The Korean review the revised plans Hav Blue Haven residential expected mortality rate effects off coal dust. included site proving confitodential meeting August 18, following subsidence, air extraction has with a view to lodging a and engineering sewer cost connection. subsequently determinedThe Darkinjung Local area and as far north as for coal dust related to the Government his call for the NSW from the proposed mine The toState Signifi cantRidge submission. “Even if the council to the proposed be a Class One and will Wallarah 2 mine could be announced a restructure developer of a ofproposed 264-lot residential subdivision at nal Land Council Wyee. Aboriginal estimates, passenger abandon the Kiar andhe that approval Government to buyhas also Development was and of its state owned resource Council be dealt with, at least “Toohe “Tooheys Rd would one on 100,000. took thee matter to the Valleyallow has lodged a Deemed Refusal application with was going to refuse or development. demand forecasts, site for an airport theGlenning project could back the Wallarah 2 recentlyfocus lodged with the pass the development all “The community at initially, by a mediator, “Wyong CBD is five companies that will see encouraged community nd Environment disappear because that Land and ecological studies, on moving forward the NSW dumping of Land waterand intoEnvironment Court. exploration licence. Planning Assessment Court, which ruled that road does not have a wide kilometres from the them withdraw from members to take this preliminary master with developing a general the to consider the DA. him at a Community along, they can look like Glenning Valley will not but the community group localdeveloper lakes and/or The latest proposal Commission is on The has Court resource opportunity to have their the good guys if the Land stand down,” Ms Boyle has been given no details planning, community aviationand hub and regional the minee could not go verge on either side and proposed coal handling international ocean. from South Korean taken the step because Ms Kylie Boyle from Environment Network and Environment Court said. about what will take place facilities, Blue Haven projects, so it is unclear voice heard. consultation plan and airport at Warnervale. analogytheI ‘Say No to Glenning meeting,” Ms Boyle said. mining company KORES regarding Central“The CoastbestCouncil Information makes the decision,” she “We are prepared to on September 29. and Lake Haven are why the government economic impact studies,” A further $6 million come could see a coal conveyor took can longer thanup thewith 40 tois that Valley Development’ The Central Coast said. fight and do whatever “I have had other even closer, and there should approve a mine the project is available the report said. has been allocated in it would be the samegroup as said the first Land Council belt, rail spur, and coal 60 days it is legally given has not Following the it takes to stop this developers tell me they “The 2013 Central the 2016-17 budget for are schools, hospitals and plan for a company likely from NSW Planning’s allowing an underground stock pile,major located withinwebsite. to consider a development and Environment Court announced any intentions announcement of development. would not touch that projects Coast Regional Airport stage 1 development of aged care facilities,” Mr to leave the market. coal mine in the Sydney 200 metres of Blue Haven application. date was September 29. in relation to the position the Deemed Refusal “We are hoping that land because it is so “There is no need to Project Plan established the Warnevale Airport Hayes said. Districtitswith homes. ByHills dragging feet,a coal“We found out about it will take on the future application, Media release, Jul 26, 2016 protestors Council will represent ecologically sensitive,” the airport development western precinct and “The Planning build this coal mine. loader in Council the middle Central Coast Council media A nine-storey coal Central Coast the Deemed Refusal of the development when and residents again us and stand with us in Ms Boyle said. “The community are as a significant catalyst for acquisition of eastern Assessment Commission of Castle Hill,” said Mediaalso release, loader would beJul 26, 2016 has given the developer, directly from the it reaches the Land and rallied peacefully at the saying no at the meeting economic development land for the airport has rejected four coal bitterly opposed. Max Phillips, office of Australianthe Coal Media Release, Aug 15, 2016 visible from Blue Haven GV theNominees, Central Coast Council Environment Court. edge of Glenning Valley’s with the LEC,” she said. “The company doesn’t and employment development. Jeremy Buckingham mines already this year Kylie Boyle, Glenning Valley Alliance’s Water An underground shearer that grinds coal from the seam, dumps it on a conveyor and and would come withinJul 29, 2017 opportunity to ask the Not Adminstrator, Mr Ian “They are sitting on the bushland on August 14 According to Ms Interview, generation,” it said. Speaking after a recent because of their proximity want to build it, it just lets the roof of the mine fall down behind it that could cause subsidence and damage to the water aquifer Director, 300 metres of houses LandCoal andCampaign Environment Reynolds, when we met fence,” Ms Boyle said. Coal to show their opposition Boyle, the matter will In June 2015, council Central Coast Council to residential areas,” he wants an approval to sell. Alan Hayes, Australian “But the commission mission Mr Alan Hayes. a catchment promise. Spokesperson for The Alliance in with the new residential catchment, “It’s a dud mine, also endorsed the meeting, Mr Dowling said. “When you talk about Pearson, journalist ORES’ that supplies water to “If the Baird Greens Central Coast, even found KORES’ suburb to beJackie developed investigation of alternative said the development nt for coal dust, you are talking by the Darkinjung Local 320,000 people,” he said. government can … use Ms Kate da Costa, who economic argument options including “do of the regional airport Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford rblown about fine micro particles He said KORES, the taxpayers’ money in attended the meeting, the mine overblown Aboriginal Land Council. nothing” and developing at Warnervale provided Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321 0940 not particularly cularly (micron) that can’t be Government Caroona, then we have said: “The proposal is and The amended Korean Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford the existing aerodrome at opportunities for Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 seen by the naked eye aid. application owned mining company every right to expect the that the conveyor belt compelling,” she said. Phone: 4325 7369 Fax: 4321development 0940 Warnervale. employment growth. E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net The clincher, for Ms da but are carried many and Environmental that holds the mining same here, particularly and stock pile will be Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 In March 2015, “It has always been the Website: www.centralcoastnews.net ORES’ kilometres by the wind Impact Statement are exploration licence, is given their previous operating 24 hours and Costa, was that KORES’ E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net Wyong Council took intention of this council to seven days a week for own Environmental mental and will get into your suffering election promises. currently on public reportedly Website: www.centralcoastnews.net over the management and acquire a strong general tement lungs and cause all sorts Statement financial issues, raising “To continue to ignore 30 years, so freight trains Impact exhibition. operation of Warnervale aviation hub including al mine of respiratory problems,” Mr Harris said he more doubts about the their solemn commitment will be loading coal from conceded that a coal Airport from the Central aircraft repair, design d area Mr Hayes said. called on the NSW viability of the proposed is nothing more than an un-covered conveyor in such a populated and providing hangars Coast Aero Club. “The NSW ortality belt around the clock.” “could increase mortality political bastardry.” Baird Government to project. The aero club had for general aviation,” Mr According to Ms da by one in 100,000 people Government wants the “The Wallarah 2 mine An earlier Australian buy back the Wallarah managed the site for 25 Dowling said. whole northern area of the 2 exploration licence proposal has been a major Coal Alliance meeting Costa, the only part of the per year. He said demand for years and the new deed over Central Coast zoned for “There are after the government election issue since 2011 was held at Wyong RSL development application provided for council such services outside of ing on housing, but if you had a confirmed they would pay at both a state and Federal on August 10 to update that KORES has changed 300,000 people living acquisition of the aero Sydney was strong. level. the community about the is the mechanism for the Central Coast so that young family, would you BHP $220 million to buy club’s property on the “It featured heavily latest attempts by KORES getting the coal from the is three deaths per year,” go to coal mine central to Media release, Jun 14, 2015 back their mining licence airport, with provisions Wyong Council media raise your children?” he she said. for the proposed Caroona most recently in the 2016 to have the Wallarah 2 mine to the train. to relocate its facilities to Website, Jul 18, 2016 Ms said. She said the According to mine in the Liverpool Federal election, when underground coal mine another site on the airport. http://rca.jll.com.au/ munity Government’s da Costa, community Labor won the seat of approved by the NSW NSW plains. The alternative option property-land+developmentMedia release, Aug 12, 2016 for the members at the August Assessment requirement “The Baird /O’Farrell Dobell on a platform Planning nsw--502012306 to develop Warnervale Zachary Harrison, office of Assessment 10 meeting expressed a Commission as a State Planning government promised to opposing the mine. David Harris which resulted in the Agenda item 7.1, Oct 28, 2016 Wyong Council “Mike Baird was the Significant Development. Commission to “prioritise sense of frustration that Interview, Aug 12, 2016 stop Wallarah 2 in 2011 as Kiar Ridge land being ordinary meeting Kate da Costa, outcomes” they had been fighting the The meeting was economic an election commitment,” Shadow Treasurer in listed for sale, was not Interview notes, Jun 29, 2016 Central Coast Greens assessing Wallarah 2 coal mine for 2011, and must have attended by around 180 when Mr Harris said. deemed to offer “the longMike Dowling, Interview, Aug 12, 2016 “The proposed supported the infamous locals who came from as developments, meant the 11 years. Central Coast Council term capability of the Alan Hayes, Australian Coal “This is an important Jackie Pearson, journalist Wallarah 2 project would Liberal ‘No ifs, no buts, far afield as The Entrance mine’s approval was still Alliance CCRA Kiar Ridge site a possibility. fight to win, and the Blue Jackie Pearson, journalist be beneath our water a guarantee’ election and Terrigal.

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he Australian Coal Alliance is organising a public meeting to inform the northern Central Coast community about the latest developments in their long-running campaign to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine.

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meeting. “Resident, Mr Neil Bolte and Community Environment Network representative, Mr Mike Campbell, were both given reasonable time to voice the Kangy Angy residents’ concerns about the transfer of the land,” Ms Nicholson said. “Tonight’s decision by Central Coast Council’s new administrator to offload flood prone, environmentally sensitive land to Transport for NSW21, to 2016 build a $300 June million train facility is irresponsible and is detrimental to the Kangy Angy and Ourimbah area. “Let’s hope the reckless decision tonight is not a sign of things to come from the new Flooding of the Kangy Angy access road near the proposed train maintenance site on June 4 and 5 “Council has been amalgamated council. use as the maintenance “It is likely the State the NSW Government, “Residents will and stabling facility for Government would have Mr Reynolds was simply forced into a situation of moved to compulsorily doing its bidding, he said: agreeing to sell or forced continue to fight the its new intercity fleet. Documents obtained acquire this land if “The decision was would to accept terms that may proposed development not be beneficial to the that is being built in a under the Government council had not agreed to I agree to sell the land. ridiculous location. “I am independent of community. Information Public sell it. “The facility would “This decision government influence, “It is really sad when Access (GIPA) Act the best I am not here to do the potential impacts arise on have no access in, would indicate that Transport guarantees for NSW wanted their outcome for council and government’s bidding, the people of that area,” be built by filling in a wetland and wasting our I am here to serve the he said. facility to be built on land residents.” Mr Reynolds said council,” Mr Reynolds Mr Noble said he tax payer dollars. at Warnervale but Wyong “Transport’s would defend the decision Council discouraged that the new facility would said. “Business goes on. to keep the sale price of consultants put forward location as it interfered have the potential to “We have to deal with the land confidential until eight preferred sites and with the former council’s create hundreds of local Kangy Angy was not one plan to develop Wyong as construction jobs and business as usual and the the deal was finalised. state government said if “The price will of them. a business and education ongoing employment. “Transport for NSW “The decision I had to we don’t sell it, it will be eventually become public precinct. need to rethink their illIn September, make was about the land compulsorily acquired,” but … commercial inPromise confidence is a really conceived plan.” Transport for NSW transfer,” Mr Reynolds he said. Central Coast Council important element of named the flood-prone said at a media conference Email, Jun 2, 2016 upgrades (general) CEO, Mr Rob Noble: business deals whenRoadMichelle Kangy Angy land as the after the meeting. Nicholson, Kangy “There is a separate “You could align the money is involved,” MrImprovingAngy preferred location to yourResidents local parks and Action environment program funding Group establish the new Fleet question about whether decision about the Kangy Noble said. Agenda item 3.4, May 25, the facility should be Angy land with the Sword “We are shocked byBlackspot Management Facility. funding In making his first developed and that is part of Damocles that came the decision made by theEDSAAC Grandstand 2016 Meeting transcript, May 25, KangyBetter Beach access for the planning decision in the of a planning process,” he down with the immediate administrator,” 2016disabled sacking of all councillors. Angy Residents ActionWyong Hospital position of administrator said. Central Upgrade Coast Council “We have had a sword Group spokesperson, MsM1 Productivity In responding to extraordinary meeting with the newly-formed Package Pearson, journalist Central Coast Council, comments from residents held over our heads,” Mr Michelle Nicholson saidCCTV Jackie cameras following the councilHospital equipment Mr Ian Reynolds said: that as an appointee of Noble said.

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Wallarah 2 seen as a threat on many ny levels

An expressions A i oof interest sign has been erected on the ndd acquired acqu acq a qquir uiredd by Wyong Council in 2014 as the site for a Central Coast regional airport land

Thee land Th lan l d is zzoned ooned IN1 f indu for dustri ustria rial ial use see and E2 industrial Environmen Environ Env Envi E menta enta ntal al an nd is now Environmental and bbeing eing ngg sold s d as as a site for development. industrial indus riall develop de evelooppment. Expressions Expressi Exp xpress ressions ion ons oof interest Thursday, close l se onn T Thurs hursd rsda sdddaaay, August 255 25. Centraal Central Cen Ce al Coast Council’s Counc Co cil’’s newlyappointed app appointe ppointed pointed inted gr grouupp leader group of Assets, Assets, Inf Assets IInfrastructure nfra raastructure andd Bus Business, ss, M Mr Mike Dowling, was ass general manager g r of the the Terrace Towers Tower ers group grou grroup bbefore he wass appointed i d director inted d of property prope opertyy an and economic development by Wyong Council in January 2015. Kiar Ridge was abandoned as the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport by Wyong Council in a conﬁdential council session in October 2015. The history of Wyong Council’s proposal to develop an airport at Kiar Ridge was revealed in the conﬁdential business

pap paper discussed by cou councillors on October 28. ““Investigations into the prop proposed CCRA [Central Coa Coast Regional Airport] Kia Kiar Ridge site indicate that the development cost is very high due to prop property acquisition and site preparation costs to rem remove Kiar Ridge,” said the confidential report, prep prepared by the council’s Prop Property and Economic Development directorate. Dev ““The site also carries significant ecological sign obligations for council obli with an Environmental Offset requirement of the Off order of 1,400 hectares,” orde the confidential report said. said According to the report, A modelling financial fina indicated that the Kiar Ridge proposal would not have generated a positive cash flow within the first 15 years of operation. The confidential business paper outlined

the history behind council’s acquisition of the Kiar Ridge land. “In March 2012, the State and Federal Government’s second Sydney Airport Site Selection Study… identified Wallarah as one of five potential Type 1 (International) airport sites. “Council subsequently included the proposed airport site at Kiar Ridge in the Draft 2013 Wyong LEP,” the confidential report to Wyong Council said. “The Wallarah site proposal was not feasible as it crossed the Local Government boundary, required the realignment of the M1 motorway and had some terrain issues which would affect runway suitability.” As a result, Wyong Council concluded the airport proposal required further investigation and

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Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 and 2257. Given the advent of the new Central Coast Council, following is a summary of the first 9 news articles published in the most

recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website www.peninsulanews.info and

on www.centralcoastnews.net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

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Team leader, Mr Greg Frankand, puts one of the Bays Community fire units through the annual accreditation process

Bushfire preparations Bushfire season preparations are underway in The Bays area. The Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett has encouraged residents to use September to take a look around their homes and start rubbish removal. “Trim the overhanging branches

and make sure your garden hoses are working correctly,” Mr Puffett said. The Bays’ Community Fire Units are also currently being put through their annual accreditation tests, Mr Puffett said. Newsletter, 1 Sep 2016 Bob Puffett, Bays Community Group Inc

Fire brigade to work with students on hydrant poster The Killcare-Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade will work with Pretty Beach Public School students on a poster for a Hydrant Heroes campaign. “The idea is that people in our community will identify the hydrants nearest their homes and businesses and will then clear anything that prevents them from being visible or accessible,” said brigade community engagement officer, Mr Martin Riddell. “They will also notify us of the whereabouts of the hydrant, what they have done to make it available and tell us about its condition,” Mr Riddell said. Prizes will be awarded for the best posters in two age groups and for the best Hydrant Hero story. “Local businesses have welcomed the initiative and have shown overwhelming support by

donating prizes for the campaign and helping to promote the idea. “It’s another indication of just how fabulous our community is.” The Killcare-Wagstaffe Rural Fire Brigade holds a regular cake stall at Killcare Cellars on the first Saturday of each month. The August fund raiser was a roaring success and its theme was Fire in the Home. Members of the brigade spoke to local residents about the risks of home appliance fires, including washing machines, tumble dryers, stoves and ovens and the like. Many people were surprised by the risks inherent in electrical appliances if they are not cleaned and maintained regularly, according to brigade spokesperson, Mr Martin Riddell. Media release, 18 Aug 2016 Mark Riddell, KillcareWagstaffe Rural Fire Service

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Senator calls for Royal Commission into the banks

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Gosford City is facing a parking crisis, with uncertainty, confusion and congestion surrounding the city’s major car parks.

Senator Deborah O’Neill has joined what she has called a “groundswell of Parliamentary colleagues” in calling for a Royal Commission into the banks, after research by the Parliamentary Library

The Gosford Waterfront Alliance Inc (GWA) has formally lodged a challenge in the NSW Land and Environment Court to the development consent for Doma to build an Australian Taxation ...

New council Community License Agreement results in Saratoga tennis courts being abandoned

All community facilities to come under new community licence agreements

Merindah Apartment building could be the first to start con struction

The first community organisation to be offered a new council Community Licence Agreement, Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association, has labelled the document ....

A new policy will be put in place to manage all Central Coast Council community facilities, but there is no timeframe for that policy’s development or implementation at this stage.

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100th day of operation shows projects completed but nothing new in place

Long term hall management group unsuccessful in bid to continue

Mysteriously controversial creek naming has chequered history

It has taken Central Coast Council In response to an article published seven months, instead of the on page 12 of Coast Community usual one month, to agree to refer News on August 11, Central Coast a request to name a previously Council advised that they had unnamed creek at Central called for expressions of interest to Mangrove, to the Geographical... manage the recently upgraded... The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263.

Developer goes to Land and Environment Court because Council was too slow

Pacific Hwy upgrade reaches major milestone

Warnervale Airport is now Central Coast Airport

The developer of a proposed 264-lot residential subdivision at Glenning Valley has lodged a Deemed Refusal application with the NSW Land and Environment Court.

A major milestone was achieved during August on the $84 million Pacifi c Hwy and Wyong Rd upgrade at Tuggerah.

The name Warnervale Airport has been changed to Central Coast Airport.

Tenders called for major M1 upgrade

Animal welfare facility upgraded

The M1 Pacific Mtrwy upgrade A $100,000 upgrade to the animal between the Tuggerah and Doyalson care facility in Charmhaven has interchanges is progressing, with been completed. tenders now invited to carry out major building work

Rail Maintenance Facility looks like a done deal Kangy Angy residents donned snorkels and masks for their latest protest against the inter-city train fleet maintenance facility proposed for their neighbourhood by State Rail.

Point P i t Wolstoncroft W l t ft Sport S t and Recreation Camp could be privatised The Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Camp, near Gwandalan, is reportedly on a list of eight camps to be privatised by the NSW Government.

Local Representation Committee met behind closed doors Members of the Lake Munmorah Progress Association were disappointed to find that they could not attend a meeting of Central Coast Council’s Local Representation Committee held at Gwandalan Community Hall on

School bus drivers take strike action School transport services were interrupted on the morning of Monday, August 29, due to a stoppage by Busways bus drivers who are members of the Transport Workers’ Union of NSW.

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Hand drying needed at Woy Woy oval A couple of Sundays ago, I was really enjoying watching the Woy Woy Roosters play at home to the Northern Lakes Warriors. The Under 19’s are minor premiers, the St Edwards Bears are minor premiers in Open Age, and Woy Woy’s First Grade cemented their position of third on the table guaranteeing them a second bite of the cherry if necessary. All in all a great day and a long one. Not surprisingly, as the afternoon wore on it became necessary to attend to a call of nature. Now I know that 8.5 million bucks can’t buy everything when

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undercover cooking facilities, or a bar, or even a scoreboard and clock. However, after washing my paws, to discover there were no paper towels or a hand drying machine I think is taking costcutting just a bit too far. Purely from a hygiene point of view some sort of drier is a necessity. With the grand finals of all grades to be played at the oval on September 17 would it be possible for Mr Ian Reynolds to have this very necessary equipment installed before the big day, please? Email, 28 Aug 2016 Laurie Powell, Woy Woy

Colourful characters fondly remembered A friend said to me one day that all the colourful characters of Woy Woy are gone. Gone perhaps, but fondly remembered. There was a lady who lived in Waratah St, who dressed in rainbow coloured tops and full length skirts to go to town. She looked like a Hollywood style gypsy or an extra from an operetta. She certainly stood out from the drab clothing of the time. A little scrounger from Victoria St was another character. He would always give us, in

Forum the post office, a few homilies and white powder, which he carried in a small cloth bag. Someone asked him about the white powder. He said: “To keep away the elephants.” “But there’s no elephants in Woy Woy,” we said. “It’s working then,” he said. Three ladies used to visit the post office and they were great talkers. They were Ms Milligan, (Spike’s mum), who used to regale us with funny stories about Spike and India,

Ms Campbell, who ran a shell and rock museum in Blackwall Rd. and Ms Arnoldus who ran a general store (still standing) in Railway St. Ms Arnoldus would not sell you milk or bread unless you bought something else. She was paranoid and believed everyone was spying on her, including the PMG (now Telstra). When the three came into the Post Office everyone cleared out except one postal clerk who kept them calm by agreeing to everything they said. “That’s right,” he would say, “That’s right”. Email, 29 Aug 2016 Keith Whitfield, Woy Woy

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Hotel blight on beautiful part of the Coast So the ungrateful serfs of Patonga who have been so bold as to oppose the proposed development and expansion of the Patonga Hotel and Fish Shop should be ashamed of themselves for daring to attempt to protect their village. Perhaps the villagers were expected to tug their forelocks, bend their knees and support the gross over development of a site that is obviously already so monstrously over developed that it causes traffic, noise and parking chaos every weekend. The hotel should never have been approved and all of those matters raised in opposition to the original development are now being shown to have been correct. Despite the public road, the public footpath and public beachfront immediately adjacent to the site, undergoing expensive alterations (at rate payer’s expense) in an attempt to accommodate the traffic and to provide parking for those visiting the hotel the area at peak traffic times, is an unmitigated disaster

Forum that must eventually produce a serious accident. The hotel does not even provide parking for its staff or overnight visitors let alone patrons and has virtually no provision for delivery trucks to unload which then have to further exacerbate the traffic problems by unloading in the street. The reported comments of someone at the hotel indicating the people of Patonga will rue the day they chose to oppose the expansion of the site and that the hotel will probably be bought by a large corporation which will be unsympathetic to the needs of the people of Patonga are amazing. Similarly the same person’s prediction that the new owner will fill the pub with poker machines is, in a word, bizarre and only indicates that the whole place is in essence a blight on what was one of the last unspoilt and most beautiful parts of the entire Central Coast. Email, Aug 26, 2016 Vic Jefferies, St Huberts Island

Texting on horseback It was lovely to see two female police officers on horseback patrolling the streets of Ettalong on August 18. As they were crossing the roundabout at Blackwall Rd and Picnic Parade two-abreast, I noticed that one of the officers was texting on her mobile phone. I pulled up alongside them, rolled down the window and informed them that it was just as

Forum dangerous to use a mobile phone whilst riding a horse as it was when driving a car; probably more so, as animals are unpredictable. All I got was: “Move on, Sir. You are holding up the traffic.” Never mind them riding twoabreast in the middle of the carriageway holding up the traffic. Email, Aug 18, 2016 Robert Mumford, Daleys Point

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Congratulations from Chamber of Commerce Congratulations to Peninsula News on its 400th edition. This is quite a remarkable achievement for a local newspaper which has consistently been at the forefront of local news and opinion. Over the 17½ years that

Peninsula News has been in publication, I have served as President of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and as head of that organisation, local business has always recognised the importance of the newspaper

Congratulations from Lucy Wicks I would like to extend congratulations to Peninsula News on reaching 400 editions on August 15. This is a milestone for a community newspaper that has worked hard to give the people of the Peninsula a voice ever since its inception. In its first edition, back in June 1999, it was quickly celebrated by becoming the first paper for a quarter of a century to give exclusive coverage to this important region of the Central Coast. Since then, its journalists, editors and contributors have endeavoured to convey the heartbeat of the community and raise issues that matter to locals,”

she continued. Indeed, the full title of the publication is the Peninsula “Community Access” News. That shows a determination not just to tell its readers what is making news, but also encourage them to engage and build a stronger local community. It is an honour to serve the people of the Robertson electorate, including everyone who lives, works and travels on the Peninsula, and I join with this community to say Happy 400th to the Peninsula News. Email, 15 Aug 2016 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

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Forum which often covered important stories that the mainstream press overlooked. On many occasions, Peninsula News led with stories that other press outlets took up later so important were the events. I can confidently say that the newspaper has consistently been an important vehicle for promoting the Chamber’s business agenda as it does with other community organisations. This is important especially when we are increasingly moving towards a regional based society as has been demonstrated with the recent merger of the Gosford and Wyong Councils. The Chamber believes that locally-based views are still vitally important and this is the true value of Peninsula News as it is truly locally-based. Over the life of the newspaper we have seen many changes in our local society which on the whole have been very positive for our community.

The emergence of the Peninsula as a lifestyle choice for younger people and families is probably to me one of the fundamental changes that has brought about a resurgence in our local retail centres. This is especially so with the Umina town centre and its position as one of the best retail strips on the Central Coast. The changing demographics have also improved opportunities and services and seen a remarkable increase in property values especially in recent years. This period has also seen the Ettalong Beach Diggers/Mantra Hotel emerge from the shadow of the old Ettalong Memorial Club and upgrading of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore which has now become one of the most popular beachside destinations for families on the Coast. However, with progress comes infrastructure problems highlighted by the continual battle over roads, drainage and footpaths. The newspaper has been especially effective in the fight for

local, State and Federal funding and I doubt that the success to date on key projects could have occurred without the assistance of Peninsula News in pushing the issues into the spotlight. Not everyone likes change. I do. Change is a vital part of the renewal process which ensures that business prospers and grows. Peninsula News has been at the forefront of those changes and always afforded the community the opportunity to express their views. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce wishes the newspaper every success for the future and looks forward to working with the local media to push for a better deal for the Peninsula in the years to come. This has never been so important as now with the formation of the new Central Coast Council and the upcoming Local Government Elections in September 2017.

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Independent Commission Against Corruption finds The former Member for Terrigal, Mr Christopher Hartcher, has been found by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to have acted with the intention of evading election funding laws by: failing to properly disclose political donations worth “hundreds of thousands of dollars”; accepting donations from property developers; and breaching caps on political donations that applied after January 1, 2011. The ICAC also wanted consideration given to seeking advice from the DPP to prosecute Mr Hartcher for an alleged offence of larceny. The ICAC’s Operation Spicer

investigation exposed prohibited donations, fund channelling and non-disclosures in the NSW Liberal Party’s 2011 state election campaign and identified Mr Hartcher as a key player in a considerable number of transactions relating to the party’s Central Coast campaign. The Commission did not uncover any irregularities in the seat of Gosford, at that time held by former Gosford mayor Mr Chris Holstein. The Commission’s report, Investigation into NSW Liberal Party electoral funding for the 2011 state election campaign and other matters, was made public on Tuesday, August 30. The ICAC made factual findings but could not make findings of Corrupt Conduct in relation to conduct that “only

relied on a breach of the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981”. Outcomes from the ICAC findings are also expected to be limited because the time limit on prosecutions has expired. In relation to the alleged offence of larceny, the ICAC report said: “The Commission is of the opinion that consideration should be given to obtaining the advice of the DPP with respect to the prosecution of Mr Hartcher for an offence of larceny in relation to his dealings with … three bank cheques payable to the NSW Liberal Party totalling $4000,” it said. “The Commission notes section 116 of the Crimes Act 1900, which provides that, ‘Every larceny, whatever the value of the property stolen, shall be deemed

to be of the same nature, and shall be subject to the same incidents in all respects, as grand larceny was before the passing of the Act seventh and eighth George the Fourth, chapter 29’. According to ICAC, in March 2011, Mr Hartcher received three bank cheques payable to the NSW Liberal Party totalling $4000. “They were received by Mr Hartcher for the benefit of the NSW Liberal Party for the March 2011 state election campaign. “In November 2011, some eight months after the election, Mr Hartcher arranged for the cheques to be paid into the trust account of Hartcher Reid, a legal firm, and for that firm to draw a cheque for $4000 in favour of Mickey Tech, a business owned by the partner of Mr Raymond

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Carter, an electorate officer working for Mr Hartcher. After the $4,000 was deposited into the Mickey Tech account, it was withdrawn in cash by Mr Carter and given to Mr Hartcher. “These steps are inconsistent with an intention on the part of Mr Hartcher to apply the $4,000 for the benefit of the NSW Liberal Party,” the ICAC report said. Mr Hartcher’s own evidence to ICAC would be inadmissible in any larceny case but the Commission’s report said other evidence would be admissible, “including the evidence of Mr Carter, … Mr Sriwattanaporn, … Sebastian Reid, … Marie Neader, … Annette Poole, associated bank records, and internal documents of Hartcher Reid,’ the ICAC report said. In addition to the larceny allegation, the key factual findings in the ICAC report included the use of the business of Mr Timothy Koelma (an electorate officer for Mr Hartcher), called Eightbyfive, to receive and channel political donations for the benefit of the NSW Liberal Party, Mr Hartcher, and other Central Coast Liberal candidates for the 2011 Central Coast election campaign. The use of Eightbyfive, according to ICAC, was with the intent of evading the election funding laws. According to the ICAC report, Mr Hartcher was involved in the establishment of Eightbyfive and took an active part in using it to channel political donations from Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd ($183,342.50 between April 2009 and May 2011), Gazcorp Pty Ltd ($121,000 between May 2010 and April 2011) and Patinack Farm Pty Ltd ($66,000 between July 2010 and March 2011) for the benefit of the 2011 campaigns of NSW Liberal Party, mr Hartcher and other Liberal candidates and with the intention of evading the election funding laws. Each time payments were made to Eightbyfive, ICAC found they were ostensibly for the provision of services by the business to the donors, but were, in fact, political donations. According to ICAC, payments from each arrangement made after January 1, 2011, exceeded the applicable cap on political donations. In the case of Patinack Farm, the payments to Eightbyfive were made by Patinack Farm but the arrangement was organised through Buildev, a property developer and therefore a prohibited donor. Another of the factual findings in the ICAC report related to Mr Hartcher being involved in an arrangement in late 2010 with the Hon Michael Gallacher and Buildev director, Mr Darren Williams, whereby two political donations totalling $53,000 were provided to the NSW Liberal Party for use in its 2011 election campaigns for the seats of Newcastle and Londonderry. “Each of Mr Gallacher, Mr Hartcher and Mr Williams entered into this arrangement with the intention of evading the Election

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against Chris Hartcher Funding Act laws…” ICAC said. The chapter of the ICAC report dedicated to the Central Coast 2011 Liberal Party election campaign said Mr Hartcher entered the Legislative Assembly in 1988 as the member for Gosford. “He continued as a Member of Parliament until March 2015. “Following a re-distribution, in 2007, Mr Hartcher contested, and won, the seat of Terrigal. “After the Coalition success in the March 2011 election, Mr Hartcher was appointed concurrently to three Ministries, Special Minister of State, Resources and Energy, and the Central Coast. “He held these ministries until December 2013. “By 2011, Mr Hartcher was a signiﬁcant and inﬂuential member of the NSW Liberal Party. “He had given long service and he was a key member of the leadership group within the NSW Liberal Party. “Simon McInnes recounted a discussion when Paul Nicolaou said, ‘What Hartcher wants Hartcher gets’.” Before the 2011 election, Mr Hartcher held the seat of Terrigal, and the other three seats were held by the NSW Labor Party. “As a Shadow Minister and an experienced and successful

campaigner, Mr Hartcher was regarded as the NSW Liberal Party leader on the Central Coast. “There is other evidence, which the Commission accepts, indicating that Mr Hartcher had a strong personal role in raising funds for the Central Coast.” In relation to his understanding of the law relating to political donations, the report said: “The Commission is satisfied that, at all relevant times, Mr Hartcher was aware of the requirements of the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981 relating to the need for accurate disclosure of political donations, the ban on accepting political donations from property developers, and the applicable caps on political donations.” The ICAC report also said: “Following a careful consideration of Mr Hartcher’s evidence, the Commission is of the view that it is unreliable. “His evidence on various matters was inconsistent with the objective facts,” ICAC said in its report and cites several examples. Since the release of the ICAC report, Mr Hartcher has stated publicly that he intended to fight any further actions in relation to his conduct coming from its findings. Media release, 30 Aug 2016 Nicole Thomas, Independent Commission Against Corruption

New branding for registered club Woy Woy Leagues Club will get a new logo as part of new branding for the Easts Group of licensed clubs. “The new branding keeps our vision and purpose front and centre, while highlighting to our members and patrons visiting any venue belonging to the Group that we are proudly part of and dedicated to our Roosters family,” said Easts Group CEO Mr Scott Bennetts.. “The rebranding represents a uniﬁed brand which reﬂects the ties to the Sydney Roosters, instilling in our Roosters family a deep appreciation of the continuing history our members and staff are a part of while forming a sense of belonging and pride towards our club and our team. “There is no denying the important role clubs play in the community, bringing people together,” Mr Bennetts concluded. With a membership of over 42,000, a history spanning over 50 years and a proud sponsor of the

local community, the Easts Group claims to be a market leader within the club industry. “The organisation began with its ﬁrst site, Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, at Bondi in 1958 and due to its success has expanded to include Waverley Bowling Club,

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Students develop professional skills A group of 21 students from Year 9 at Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina campus spent a day at the University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus on August 18 to develop their long-term professional and social skills.

Grant for sporting uniforms Woy Woy South Public School was recently successful with a submission for a grant for $4000. The grant was part of the Everglades Country Club’s ClubGrants Category 2 expenditure, which saw the Everglades Country Club donate more than $61,000 to local schools

and sporting clubs. This grant will see the school purchase new representative sporting uniforms so it can better showcase its teams and athletes when they represent the school at sporting events. “The uniforms are ordered and we can’t wait to see our pupils in them,” said principal Ms Kim

Playgroup looks for members Umina Kids Playgroup is looking for new members. The group meet on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm during school terms at the Umina Uniting Church on the corner of Neptune St and Ocean Beach Rd. The cost is $4 per week

per family and $40 payable to Playgroup NSW for insurance after your first two weeks ($20 if you have a health care or pension card). Newsletter, 30 Aug 2016 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

Whealey. Media release, 24 Aug 2016 Tanja Brad, Woy Woy South Public School

School spelling bee Ettalong Public School held a school spelling bee on Thursday, August 18. Children from all classes in Years 1 to 6 competed in the spelling bee to become their class representative. Winners from each stage will go on to represent Ettalong Public School at the next stage of the competition. Newsletter, 23 Aug 2016 Lynn Balfour, Ettalong Public School

College careers adviser Ms Nerrida Lewis said she had successfully applied for a grant under the NSW School-to-Work Funding program to work with the students to improve their skills in preparation for the college’s annual mock interviews. “Last year I had discovered that some of the students felt like they needed better preparation for the mock interviews not in terms of things like their CV and answering questions but in terms of what to wear, grooming and body language,” Ms Lewis said. “Before the day, I asked our 14 team leaders (head teachers) to put forward the names of students they thought would benefit from the day at Ourimbah and it was basically invitation-only,” she said. “We worked through topics like interview dress sense and what it was appropriate to wear to an interview, hygiene and grooming and body language,” she said. The students learned the importance of shaking hands and more practical skills such as how to put a neck tie on and how to iron their interview outfit. “Then we all sat down to a threecourse lunch and the students learned table etiquette including what cutlery to use and when,” Ms Lewis said. “At the end of the meal, the whole cook and wait staff came out for a question and answer session to give the students an understanding of what staff were involved in the preparation and service of their meal and it was an

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High distinction for Mitchell Mitchell Tomlinson from Year 3 at Ettalong Public School has achieved a High Distinction in the 2016 ICAS University Science Test. The ICAS University tests provide children with opportunities to compete academically against other students of the same age. Ettalong Public School’s students are highly competitive and consistently receive pleasing results in these tests. Mitchell Tomlinson’s High Distinction placed him in the top one percent of NSW in his age cohort for the test. Newsletter, 23 Aug 2016 Lynn Balfour, Ettalong Public School

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Two schools listed as overcrowded Umina Beach and Woy Woy Public Schools have been included on a list of the Central Coast’s most overcrowded public schools. Both schools have reached full capacity, according to Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris. According to documents obtained by the NSW Opposition under freedom of information, around one third of public schools on the Central Coast are above 90 per cent of capacity. “The Baird Government is failing to provide the classrooms needed for NSW’s rapidly growing population,” said Mr Harris. “Across the Central Coast, there are 16 schools sitting on 100 per cent or more, including Woy Woy Public and Umina Beach Public. “Twenty one schools were bordering their capacity point at 90 per cent capacity or above,” Mr

Harris said. “Parents send their kids to school expecting a standard to be met and in some of these schools that’s very hard to do due to overcrowding,” he said. Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith said: “Nearly half of the schools in the Gosford electorate are at capacity. “This needs to be addressed urgently to make sure our children aren’t left behind as our region continues to grow.” “Two of the schools that have reached full capacity are on the Peninsula. “The population here is growing and the Baird Government is either taking services away or letting them decay. “This is unacceptable,” Ms Smith said. Media Release, 30 Aug 2016 Zachary Harrison, Office of David Harris MP

School holds multi-cultural expo Woy Woy Public School will hold its 13th Multicultural Expo on Wednesday, October 12, from 10am to 1pm at the Erina Centre. The expo will provide information on rights to a fair and equitable service when asking for information or assistance from government and non-government

agencies, including using interpreters. There will also be information about all the services providers on the Coast. For more information, call 4334 3877 or email sgpcc@nsserviced. com.au Media Release, Aug 30, 2016 Tracy Forbes, Woy Woy Public School

Students play at Opera House concert hall Eleven students in Years 4 and 5 at Pretty Beach Public School participated in the NSW Department of Education’s Festival of Instrumental Music at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House on Thursday, August 25. The six cello and five violin students were part of the strings program run at Pretty Beach Public School. This concert was the culmination of countless hours of rehearsing works at home and a special ensemble practice at school each week to focus on the FOIM performance. Students were required to learn their pieces from memory as no music stands were allowed on stage at the Concert Hall.

Students excel for school Woy Woy South Public School students have represented their school in academic pursuits, athletic skills and performing arts.

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In the Australasian Writing competition, two Year 6 pupils achieved a distinction and a high distinction. Both these students, are heading off to Gosford Selective High School next year to continue their pursuit of academic excellence. Student athletes from Woy Woy South Public School travelled to Mingara to compete in the zone athletics carnival on Monday, August 22. A number of students progressed to the Sydney North Carnival to be held at Homebush. In performing arts, Woy Woy Public School ukulele players, singers and Pacific Island dancers excelled in their item at the Central Coast Showcase Newsletter, 30 Aug 2016 Karen Larsen, Woy Woy South Public School

The Mimosa Concert was the final in a series of four concerts, which aimed to highlight the musicianship and achievements of students in NSW Public Schools. The four works played by the Pretty Beach students, as part of Combined NSW Public Schools Strings Ensemble were: Autumn, third movement from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi, Mala Rain by Wendy Ireland, Terra Nova by Richard Meyer, and Pagodas by the Heavenly Lake by Stephen Chin. The school’s strings program aims to help children develop a lifelong love of music through playing stringed instruments. Established in 2013, the program has grown to currently having 26 students enrolled in cello or violin in 2016. All students participate in

a weekly group or individual lesson with their tutors, as well as participating in a weekly group ensemble practice. Sally Maer (cello) and Dan Russell (violin) are internationally accomplished musicians who reside locally and provide tuition for the program at the school one day a week. The program is funded solely by parents of the strings students at Pretty Beach. Earlier this year the program was fortunate to receive $1000 of scholarship funds from the Bouddi Society. These funds have enabled the Strings Program to offer three halftuition scholarships for the first time. Media release, 30 Aug 2016 Helen Burchell, Pretty Beach Public School

Ex-students attend 60th anniversary A number of ex-students attended Umina Beach Public School on August 26 for a special visit marking the school’s 60th anniversary. They were treated to an art show, a walk around the school

to note all the changes, some performances and questions from students about how the school has changed and a morning tea with current staff members. Newsletter, 30 Aug 2016 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

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Author visits Umina Beach Public School’s Years 1, 2, 3 students and some Kindergarten classes had an entertaining visit with author, Mr Baz Parker, on August 23. Children took the opportunity to purchase his book and he agreed

to drop in and sign more copies last week. The school’s next author lunch visit is with Ms Aleesah Darlison on September 8. Newsletter, 30 Aug 2016 Paul Farrugia, Umina Beach Public School

The Bays community enjoyed its recent Fashion Parade at the community hall in Woy Woy Bay

Fashion parade success The Bays Community Group has raised $750 through a fashion parade held at the Bays Community Hall. The evening was a successful,

according to The Bays Community Group president, Mr Bob Puffett. “The recent fashion parade saw some 48 residents and visitors enjoy the wonderful and creative

fashion styles of Distant Traveller,” he said.

Gabe Scott, Ethan Barry, Rafferty Wilkins and Daniel Fraser will represent Pretty Beach Public School at the Sydney North Athletics Carnival

Newsletter, 1 Sep 2016 Bob Puffett, Bays Community group Inc

School fields 40 athletes Pretty Beach Public School was represented by 40 students at the Zone Athletics Carnival on Monday, August 22. Following their success in Zone events, students Gabe Scott, Ethan Barry, Rafferty Wilkins and Daniel Fraser will be competing at

the Sydney North district carnival on September 12. Gabe Scott was also presented with a special certificate at zone for breaking the record for the senior boys 800 metre run. Newsletter, 25 Aug 2016 Jan Tochowicz, Pretty Beach Public School

Planting to celebrate tree day Woy Woy South Public School celebrated National Tree Day on Thursday, August 25. The Bays Community Group fashion parade was attended by 48 residents and locals

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Students wore green to celebrate the occasion and raised money to buy vegetable and native

plants for the school gardens. All classes at the school planted seedlings in the vegetable garden and native plants around the school. Newsletter, 30 Aug 2016 Karen Larsen, Woy Woy South Public School

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIP GOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS holds a class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the Church of Christ Hall, Henry Parry Drive, Wyoming

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Woy Woy debut for duo Returning to Australia after performing for years across Europe, the Mimosa Duo will debut at The Troubadour folk and acoustic music club in Woy Woy from 7pm on September 17. The Duo, Morgan Haselden and Phoebe Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, perform gypsy jazz, French parlour and Argentinean tango, popular and classical French music and wellknown pieces from some of their

favourite French films. Originally from Sydney, they bring with them conservatorium training, life experience and acclaim in famous venues in exotic locations across the. Their extended repertoire includes beautiful classical duets and some of the greatest and most touching of 20th century French chansons, celtic ballads and tangos from Argentina. Media release, 31 Aug 2016 Michael Fine, Troubadour Folk Club

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Local artist opens studio doors A local artist will open her doors as part of a program of Open Studios in September. Umina artist Ms Judith Hoste will be taking part in The Combined Art Societies of Sydney program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope that I have a lot of people visiting, not only other artists, but someone that might be thinking of getting into art,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will talk about my different paintings and what my students are working on.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have lived in Umina Beach since 1973. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Working from home has worked very well for me, I can work in my studio when I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have classes, doing my own paintings or planning lessons. Ms Hoste, who is president of the Central Coast Art Society, began her study of art in 1981 taking oils lessons in a Booker Bay studio. After four years of study at that same studio, Ms Hoste went on to discover her love of teaching art to others when she began teaching the beginners classes. That teaching role led Ms Hoste into her next job at the gallery in Umina CBD that Ms Hoste would come to own after a year of employment. The gallery, Amber Arts, is still owned by Ms Hoste and her husband today. Ms Hoste still teaches art as well from her home in Umina.

Ms Hoste classifies her style as traditional, working in fine detail or looser looks depending on the subject. She said she worked across a variety of mediums involving different techniques throughout her career including oils, water colours, acrylics, pastels and drawings. Ms Hoste also teaches classes in water colours for the Ettalong Beach Arts and Crafts Centre and recently started teaching the

watercolour class at the Gosford Regional Gallery. Ms Hoste will be opening her home studio on September 5, 6 and 7 from 10am to 4pm. For more information visit The Combined Art Societies of Sydney website. Media release, 30 Aug 2016 The Combined Art Societies of Sydney Interview, 31 Aug 2016 Judith Hoste, Umina Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Diirecttory Directory y - Nott ffor or p profi fit C Community ommuniity Organisations Organi g isattions Art & Culture Central Coast Art Society Weekly paint-outs Tues 4369 5860. Workshops 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Gosford City Art Centre 4363 1156. Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed for demonstrations publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

4325 1420 Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

Central Coast Potters Society Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events - Annual exhibitions in May and December info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 Ettalong Beach Art & Crafts Centre Adult classes in Pottery Watercolours, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels, Silvercraft, Patchwork & Quilting Children’s Art & Pottery Mon – Sat 10am – 3pm 4341 8344 madogis@hotmail.com

Point Clare Art & Craft Wed - Adult Art Class Wed & Fri - Adult Crafts Bunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch $3 Point Clare Hall 10am - 12noon 4325 5007 Hospital Art Australia Inc. Meet every Tue and Fri 9am-2pm - 109 Birdwood Ave, Umina - Painting and Canvas drawing. Volunteers welcome hospitalartaustralia.com.au

0431 363 347

Bushwalking National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 Community Centres Peninsula Community Centre Cnr Ocean Beach Rd & McMasters Rd Woy Woy Activities, programs and support groups for children, teens, adults and seniors including occasional care, playgroups, dance classes, karate, fitness classes, youth services, gambling solutions, internet kiosk and social groups. www.coastcommunityconnections.com.au

4341 9333

dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips away etc. Monthly Meet & Chat 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Ladies & gents dinner, dancing BBQs & socialising each w/end. Monthly programme for all areas 4396 3640 or 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Provides members and other groups a meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs. Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Peninsula School for Seniors Community Centre, McMasters Road, Woy Woy Discussions, rumikin, craft, history, walks, & coach trips Tues, Wed, Thur 4341 5984 or 4341 0800 Peninsula Village Playgroup Carers, Grandparents, parents & children ‘Intergenerational Playgroup’ Tues 10-11.30am 4344 9199 Probus Club of Woy Woy Friendship, Fellowship, and social functions for active retirees. 1st Wed - 10am Everglades Country Club 4341 9195 Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Classes held Monday to Friday for everyone over 50 Basics: Mon , Tues and Thurs 10am to 12noon Different programs every day, 10am to 12noon or 1pm to 3pm Apple-Mac: Mon, Tues, Wed All at our club rooms, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Bookings or inquiries 02 4369 5692 The Krait Club Community Centre - Cooinda Village, Neptune St, Umina 10.30am For seniors. Gentle exercises, quizzes, games, social activities, guest speakers, entertainment and bus trips - 4344 3277 Umina Beach Men’s Shed Men share a variety of tools, pursue interests and hobbies, spend time with other men and learn new skills Darrell 4342 9606 Volunteering Central Coast Refers potential volunteers to community orgs. Supports both volunteers and community orgs. Training for volunteers & their managers. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre Mon - Fri - Cards, Computer Lessons, Dancing, Indoor Bowls, Fitness, Handicrafts, Leatherwork, Line Dancing, Painting, Scrabble, Table Tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Darts 4341 3222 Community Groups ABC “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims: Safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers www.fabcnsw.org.au

4341 5170

Central Coast Social Group Social contact, entertainment events, new friendships, for 30’s-60’s Live music, house parties,

Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Protect and preserve the environment & residential nature of the Bouddi Peninsula and to strengthen community bonds 2nd Mon, 7.30pm Wagstaffe Hall 4360 2945 info@wagstaffetokillcare.org.au @ g g

Health Groups Al-Anon If someone’s drinking is causing you problems... Al-Anon can help 4344 6939 1300 252 666 Meetings Sat 2pm Woy Woy Hospital Ocean Beach Road Arthritis NSW Woy Woy support group Woy Woy Bowling Club North Burge Road Woy Woy 3rd Tues 10.30am 1800 011 041

Better Hearing Australia - Central Coast Hearing loss management support and education. 7 groups across the Coast Providing practical experience and confidence 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearingaustralia.org.au

BlueWave Living Woy Woy Community Aged Care facility providing residential aged care to the frail aged. Permanent and respite care accommodation available. Information 2nd and 4th Tues - 11am 4344 2599 reception@bluewaveliving.org.au

Central Coast Parkinson’s Support Group We aim to help individuals and their families better manage living with Parkinson’s Disease Guest speakers are a regular feature of our meetings. 2nd Tue - 1.30pm 1800 644 189 Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992 GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. Anonymous, free and open to all. Bring a support person if you like. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy, Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

Meals on Wheels Delicious meals delivered free Join us for a midday meal Help with shopping and cooking classes 4341 6699 Mary Mac’s Place Providing hot, freshly cooked meals - Mon to Fri 11am-1pm with support, info & referrals 4341 0584 marymacs@woywoycatholic.org.au

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh-ins. Peninsula Com. Cntr, cnr. Mc Masters Rd & Ocean Beach Rd. Woy Woy, Fri 8pm www.oa.org

0412 756 446 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products home delivered for all continence, wound care, respiratory and nutrition requirements - Professional Clinic Support avail. 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

Peninsula Village Wellness Centre Offering holistic and complementary therapies including aromatherapy, massage and music therapy 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Meals Delivered daily to your door Nutritious, great for the elderly 4344 9199 Peninsula Village Carer’s Support Group For carers of loved ones with dementia - 1st Wed - 10 to 11.30am Paula 4344 9199 Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church, 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Riding for the Disabled Horse Riding as a therapy for those with intellectual or physical disabilities.

Volunteers required. No previous exp. necessary School hours only. Mon to Sat 4340 0388 stateoffice@rdansw.org.au

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship For Schizophrenia/Bipolar/ Mental Health sufferers, family, carers and friends. . 1st Thur - 1pm Room 3 Uniting Church Donnison St Gosford 4344 7989 or 4368 2214 Woy Woy Public Hospital Alliance To restore medical services previously available & upgrade to a standard that meets with local needs. 2pm 2nd Sat St Lukes Church Hall, Blackwall Rd Woy Woy 4344 4811 Woy Woy Stroke Recovery Club Everglades Country Club 2nd Tues 11am Company, up-to-date info, hydrotherapy, bus trips 4341 7177

Music Brisbane Water Brass Brass Band entertainment for the community playing all types of popular music. Rehearsal every Tues 7.30pm-10pm 0419 274 012 Gosford Musical Society Minstrels Entertain at various venues on the Coast seeking new members Thur Night Laycock St North Gosford 4341 4210 Soundwaves Men’s a-capella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon. Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Troubadour Central Coast Folk, Traditional & Acoustic Music and Spoken Word Concerts, Ukulele meets, and Sessions 4th Sat 7pm CWA Hall Woy Woy 4342 6716 mail.info@troubadour.org.au @ g

Political Groups Australian Labor Party Political discussions, national, state and local government issues Umina Ettalong Branch 2nd Mon Umina Beach Bowling Club 7.30pm 4342 3676 Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Woy Woy Branch Everglades Country Club 7.30pm 2nd Mon 0412 517 520 belindaneal@bigpond.com

Peninsula Day Branch 1pm 2nd Mon CWA Hall Woy Woy 4341 9946

Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Volunteers needed for friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged. Training support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Rotary Clubs International service club improves lives of communities in Aust. & o/seas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship and friendship. Rotary Club of Kariong Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd, Fri 7.15am 4340 4529 kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Rotary Club of Umina Beach Wednesdays 6.30pm Everglades Country Club 0409 245 861

0409 245 861 Rotary Club of Woy Woy Tues 6pm Everglades Country Club. Don Tee 0428 438 535

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club located on the Central Coast and looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Business owners networking group. Biz Networking breakfast every Thur 7:15am - 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

Bridge Duplicate Bridge Mon Tue Thur Fri Sat-12.15pm & Wed 9.15am Brisbane Water Bridge Club, Peninsula Community Centre 93 McMasters Rd. Woy Woy www.brisbane-water.bridge-club.org

Cash Housie 50 Games every Sat night Peninsula Community Centre, McMasters Rd, Woy Woy, 7.30pm. Proceeds to Woy Woy Catholic Parish. wwcphousie@hotmail.com

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. Resources, information & advice to study your family’s history. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall, 8 Russell Drysdale St, E. Gosford. www.centralcoastfhs.org.au

4324 5164 Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Help with issues with landlords & real estate agents? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, education, land philosophy issues in a non partisan manner - The Grange Hotel 4th y month besides Dec Thur every

Central Coast Rescue Unit Marine Education Courses. Radio Licenses, Boat Safety & Boat License & PWC License Tests, Navigation, Seamanship and Meteorology. 4325 7929

Service Groups Lions Club of Woy Woy 1st and 3rd Mon. Woy Woy Leagues Club 0478 959 895 Make new friends and have fun while serving your community.

www.ccsoaring.com.au

Peninsula Environment Group Environmental projects, (incl. Woytopia), Woy Woy community garden, social events, workshops, organic food buying group www.peg.org.au

Woy Woy Judo Club 3 Classes every Tue & Fri 5.00pm to 8pm Ettalong Leisure & Learning Centre Min age 5 years old 0434 000 170 www.woywoyjudoclub.com

curleys@ozemail.com.au

Central Coast Lapidary Club, Minerals & Gems Learn silverwork, cabochons, faceting, enamelling, stone fieldtrips & fossicking. Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs evening 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Central Coast Greens Active regarding ecological sustainability, social & economic justice, peace & non-violence, grassroots democracy & getting Greens elected 3rd Thur,

14 and up for Training Flying at Bloodtree Road Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun ( weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047

www.vmrcc.org.au

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members Come and have an Air Experience Flight All Welcome

Veterans National Malaya Borneo Veterans Association 1st Sat F(except Jan) 1pm Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club, 51-52 The Esplanade. 4342 1107 Vietnam Veterans’, Peacekeepers’ and Peacemakers’ Assist all veterans & families with pension & welfare issues. Mon & Wed 9am-1pm 4344 4760 Cnr Broken Bay Rd & Beach St Ettalong. centralcoastveterans@bigpond.com.

Woy Woy Ettalong Hardy’s Bay RSL Provide help with pensions and welfare etc. Shop 5/382 Oceanview Rd Ettalong. Tues & Thurs 9am to 1pm p 4341 2594

Women’s Groups BPW Central Coast Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship. All women welcome to attend monthly dinner meetings. Be enlightened. $40 covers two course meal and speaker. 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

Country Women’s Association Woy Woy Opposite Fisherman’s Wharf Craft & Friendship 1st and 2nd Wed 10am Meetings 4th Wed 10.30am 4324 2621 Country Women’s Association Umina Branch meeting 1st Wed 10am Craft and Friendship Other Weds 9am 1st and 3rd Sun 12.30pm 0414 576 366 - 4344 1070 Gosford RSL Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years. Raise money for welfare of veterans and their families RSL Club, West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services by women for women 4342 5905 www.cccwhc.com.au

WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing to share wisdom and explore life’s potential. Regular PowWows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org or www.centralcoastnewspapers.com for the forms or w contact Central Coast Newspapers on - 4325 7369 Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date. Australia Post is about to increase their postage rates by over 42% and we can no longer continue to absorb these increases. Subscription rates have therefore needed to be increased from $50 to $75 for 25 editions.

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Annual tournament at Everglades The Everglades Women’s Bowls Club held their annual tournament on August 8 and 9 with teams coming from Marylands, Ashfield, The Entrance, Terrigal, Avoca, and Woy Woy. First place was won by the Avoca team of Denyse Stephens, Coral Allemby, and Pat Kearston. Second place was won by the

team from Marylands: Say Lee Jones, Jenny Clark, and Cheryl Gillard. Third place was the Avoca team of Karen Croker, Margaret Smith and Judy King. Fouth place went to the Everglades team consisting of Bev Mc Farlane, Wendy Ide and Carol Edwards. Media release, 21 Aug 2016 Josie Goodwin, Everglades ladies Bowls Club

Lachlan Braddish sporting his two silver medals from the NSW State Swim Club Championships

Myles Bailey achieved a gold and silver medal at the NSW State Swim Club Championships

Pirates swim in great results The Woy Woy Pirates swam in some great results at the NSW State Swim Club Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre at Homebush on Saturday, August 27, according to team manager Richard Braddish.

The Everglades Ladies Bowls Classic Tripes winners

Myles Bailey won two medals, a gold and a silver, in the 16’s Freestyle and Backstroke events. Lachlan Braddish won two silver medals in the 14’s Medley and 200m Fly events. Mimi Henderson and Kaylah Holmes also swam well, coming

The Peninsula Diary of Events For events in post code areas 2256 and 2257 Thursday, Sep 8

Saturday, Sep 17

Friday, Sep 30

Being A Dad workshop at Peninsula Community Centre from 6:30pm to 9:30pm with subsequent workshops on September 15 and 22

Col Elliott farewell tour, Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club from 7:30pm Johnny Devilseed and Old Man Rubes at Club Umina from 7pm Col Elliott at Ettalong Diggers from 7:30pm

Troy Kemp is playing Ettalong Diggers from 8pm

Saturday, Sep 10 Trivia night in support of Mary Mac’s Place in Woy Woy, at Patonga Beach Hotel from 7pm The Country Womens Umina Branch is having a Garage Sale at 2 Sydney Ave Umina Beach from 7:30am to 12pm Son Of A Gun, a night with Lucky Starr and Craig Morrison, Wagstaffe Hall from 6:30pm

Sunday, Sep 11 Registration day at Killcare Surf Life Saving Club from 10am to noon

Wednesday, Sep 14 Junior Book Club, Book Bazaar Umina, 327 West Street, 4pm

Sunday, Sep 18 Umina Beach Markets, 9am to 3pm, Peninsula Recreational Precinct, Umina

Friday, Sep 23 Nia (dance and movement) Spring Retreat, Wagstaffe Community Hall and surrounds until Sep 25

Saturday, Sep 24 Food & Wine Fare at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall from 10am to 5pm The Bays Bushcare Group, meeting point at the very western end of Taylor St, from 9am, also Oct 22 and Nov 26

Thursday, Sep 15 Melina Marchetta Author Talk sponsored by Book Bazaar Umina, Kincumber Library, 6pm

Sunday, Sep 25 Bays community breakfast, The Bays Community Hall from 8:30am to 10:30am

Saturday, Oct 1 Showoffs Art Exhibition at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall from 10am to 4pm, runs until Monday Oct 3 Arts Alive’s Exhibition will be showing at Umina Beach CWA Hall, until Oct 2

Sunday, Oct 2 Jazz at the Pearl Beach Arboretum, featuring the Hetty Kate Quintet, from 2pm

Saturday, Oct 8 Jimmy Barnes official book signing, Book Bazaar Umina, 327 West St, 10am

Sunday, Oct 9 Woytopia sustainable living Festival, Woy Woy South Public School, 9am to 3pm

Sunday, Oct 16 Umina Beach Markets, 9am to 3pm, Peninsula Recreational Precinct, Umina

If you’ve got something happening on the Peninsula over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2. See the Coast Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

close to bronze in many of their events. Ethan Dodds and Fergus Henderson achieved top-10

results. Email, 29 Aug 2016 Richard Braddish, Woy Woy Swim Club

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Woy Woy goes through to rugby union grand final Woy Woy defeated Ourimbah in the Central Coast Rugby Union’s Premier 2 major semi final on Saturday, August 27. Woy Woy were victorious by 13 points to 9 in the match, played at the new Woy Woy Oval. The match was locked up at six points apiece at halftime, and it was the only try of the match, in the second half, that saw Woy Woy home. Flanker Damien Fleming capped off a great game when he

Woy Woy netballers to compete in Fiji A team from the Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association will compete at the Intersport Global Grasshoppers International Netball Festival held at the Suva Sports Complex, Fiji, in December. Association President, Ms Lisa Coakley, said the U16s team was invited to the festival and that the girls were ecstatic to be representing the Association and the Peninsula at an international event. “The girls are extremely excited about playing abroad as they have only ever represented our Association at the State level. “It’ll be a fantastic opportunity for them to play against teams from New Zealand and Fiji and experience the talent and next level of netball at an international event,” Ms Coakley said. Ms Coakley said the Association was incredibly proud of its girls and said she hoped the most rewarding part of the trip would be the new international friendships formed

and the opportunity to represent the Association in one of its charitable endeavours. “After talking to the girls in the team, who are such a great bunch of kids, the most rewarding part of this trip will be our visit to the orphanage to give our preloved netball items and also have a day with them to teach them some basic netball skills. “This part of the trip that will teach the girls so much and I believe open their eyes up to how fortunate they really are,” Ms Coakley added. According to Ms Coakley, the Association had been musing over what to do with their dated equipment and preloved items for some time and the trip to Fiji represented an opportunity for the Association to make an impact on a less fortunate community. “We had so much equipment that was still usable but not up to the current standards of play and we thought passing these items and the great sport of netball on would be a really worthwhile thing.

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The Association even put the call out to sister netball organisations in Wyong andf Gosford to gather as many items as possible. Uniforms, shoes, balls and other equipment make up the bulk of the items being collected and donated to the orphanage and other Fijian communities. Ms Coakley said the Association was also considering putting on a fundraiser as they were eager to find sponsorship to help cover the trips expenses. “We are hoping to obtain some local companies to come on board to sponsor the side to help us along as the trip is quite expensive,” Ms Coakley said. Ms Coakley also said that the Association would be happy to include the name of any sponsors on its uniforms and share and promote any sponsors businesses or organisations through the Association’s website and members’ social media. When the girls aren’t hitting the courts or visiting local communities they will be experiencing some of Fiji’s highlights including, mud baths, island cruises, Sigatoka visit, a Kava ceremony and a trip to the hot springs. The girls jetting off in December include: Meggen Noakes, Jose Burraston, Lauren Jackson, Taylor Mundy, Cali Backhouse, Isabella de Vivo, Chelsea White, Hailey Raroa and Lucy Starkey. Email, 31 Aug 2016 Lisa Coakley, Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association Interview, 1 Sep 2016 Lisa Coakley, Woy Woy Peninsula Netball Association Reporter: Dilon Luke

scored the try after a strong run to the line. Both teams put on a display of structured rugby where defence proved to be the key to the match. The Woy Woy team will go straight through to the Grand Final in two weeks while Ourimbah will meet Avoca Beach in the Preliminary Final to determine who challenges Woy Woy for the 2016 title. Media release, 28 Aug 2016 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Summer touch football starts Peninsula Touch Association’s summer touch football competition for men, women and children starts on October 5. Association president Mr Rod Dillon said: “Touch is a great sport for people of all ages.” “It’s fun, a great way to keep fit and being on a Wednesday it’s a fantastic way to break up the work or school week during summer. “We have women’s, mixed and men’s competitions from first through to fifth division, so there’s a competition level for everyone,”

Mr Dillon added. Mr Dillon said the association was also looking for referees to help out. “If you are a current touch or rugby league referee, or would like to get into refereeing, you will be gratefully welcomed,” Mr Dillon said. Peninsula Touch holds competition games on Wednesday nights at McEvoy Oval with matches starting at 6:15pm. Media release, 24 Aug 2016. Matt Sawyer, Peninsula Touch Association

Floorball at leisure centre Peninsula Leisure Centre is starting a floorball competition. Floorball is played all year round during school terms. The first two weeks are treated as a free trial and everyone is welcome to take part. All equipment is supplied. Participants are required to wear joggers and bring water. Juniors aged 5 to 10 years play on Tuesdays from 4:30pm to 6pm.

Intermediates aged 10 to 13 years play on Tuesdays from 5:20pm to 6:40pm. Youth, 13 years and up, play on Tuesdays from 6:20pm to 7:25pm. Adult competitions run from 7:30pm until 8:30pm. Adult Social Newcomers play on Thursdays from 6:30pm until 8pm. Newsletter, 25 Aug 2016 Jan Tochowicz, Pretty Beach Public School

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Lions players look forward to their grand ﬁnal after securing the win against Ourimbah

The Woy Woy Lions reserve grade team celebrate their win against Ourimbah to make it through to the 2016 grand ﬁnal Photos: Nick Friend

Lions Reserves make grand final Woy Woy Lions Reserve grade side, by virtue of a gritty win over minor premiers Ourimbah, has made the grand final for the first time in over 20 years.

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This is a great result for coach, John Stokie, and his many former juniors who returned to the club this year. In 2015 the club struggled to field a competitive reserve grade team. By contrast, the 2016 team has been the most successful and the most disciplined. Most players are very young and if John can keep them together many will challenge for first grade spots in 2017. The Firsts again had a good season, making the final four for

the third consecutive time, though unable to match their efforts in the previous two years, when they were premiers in 2014 and runners-up in 2015. The team was disappointed to lose a very close semi-ﬁnal, particularly as they were the only side to beat Terrigal during the year. The Thirds, runners-up last year, made the semi-ﬁnals again, completing the most successful effort across all grade since the 1990s. Club president Brian Macauley spoke glowingly of the club’s efforts: “Our recent aim has been to build competitive teams in all grades. “Over the past three seasons we have achieved exactly that,” he

said. “Don’t forget we did not win a game in any grade in 2013. “It is a credit to all concerned, players, coaches and volunteers, that we have turned things around so quickly. “There is real harmony within the club, both at senior and junior level. “We are a club attracting players as well as producing them. “Our juniors are among the strongest in the competition. “We are very also pleased to be playing at the best venue in the Central Coast and already planning for 2017. “I have every reason to believe our success will continue to grow.” Email, 1 Sep 2016 Peter Fenton, Woy Woy Lions RUC

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UMINA BEACH 315 West St, Umina Beach, NSW 2257 Ph: 4241 1488 Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am - 3pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 9am - 3pm

On sale until 30/09/2016 or until sold out. % off is on everyday store prices and may vary at each store and online. ° RRP – the save prices listed are calculated from supplier RRP at time of preparation. YouSave Chemist may not have previously sold the product at the RPP due to our discount policy. * We reserve the right to limit quantities, and correct pricing and print errors. Ask our Pharmacist or healthcare professional whether this preparation is suitable for your condition. Always read the label and use as directed, if symptoms persist see your health care professional. Incorrect use could be harmful. Vitamin supplements are not a substitute for good nutrition RU EDODQFHG GLHW :HLJKW ORVV SURGXFWV DUH RQO\ EHQH¿FLDO ZKHQ WDNHQ LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK VHQVLEOH OLIHVW\OH IDFWRUV A %UHDVWIHHGLQJ LV EHVW IRU EDELHV 3OHDVH FRQVXOW \RXU KHDOWK FDUH SURIHVVLRQDO IRU DGYLFH EHIRUH using this product.