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Cover story

16 Chevez opens new Health Centre

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17 Argyle Estates in running for Senior Business Broker Award

Paul Anderson – Getting on with it

Business news 7 Government comes good on Gosford 8

VW opens new showroom

8 Masterfoods extends commitment to Mariners 9

Quantum Towers selling well off the plan

17 Risk management service opens headquarters on Coast 19 Wyong Council puts their ‘Iconic’ sites on the block 19 LJ Hooker completes global brand refresh 23 Wyong coal project moves forward a step

9 Big increase in DA’s for Wyong Council

24 Chamber welcomes new council management structure

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24 Mariners pitch for Tuggerah development

Gosford Council restructures

11 Businesses Olympic date announced

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12 North Gosford medical precinct expanding

Regular features

12 Improve the way you do business online

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13 Sloping blocks no problem for Sanctuary New Homes

14 Broadband news

14 McNamara says NBN rollout a priority for Coast

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Retail news

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Business Briefs

CCBR Cocktail Evening - Photos

Edgar Adams Editorial

14 Online retailer expands to new premises at West Gosford

18 Commercial / Industrial property for sale / lease

14 Engaged employees: the Missing Link for business success

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29 Events Calendar

15 Mid year start for Imperial Centre refurb

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Funny Business

16 Big win for Little Creek at Sydney Royal

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

16 Wyong Council appoints property development manager

25-27 Business Training Guide

Contact

Front cover: Paul Anderson, General Manager, Gosford City Council

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Paul Anderson - Getting on with it Who is the man at the helm of Gosford Council and what is his vision for the future of the Central Coast?

Mahatma Gandhi once famously said, “The future depends on what you do today.” A man who clearly upholds the sentiment behind this statement is Gosford City Council General Manager, Paul Anderson. Appointed GM in January 2013, Anderson, together with a united Council led by Mayor Lawrie McKinna, is ticking all the boxes so far for his community minded spirit and pragmatic, action oriented leadership approach.

With more than $185 million worth of investment approved in the Gosford LGA since his appointment ($65 million in December alone), it’s becoming increasingly evident that Anderson’s prominent ‘Open For Business’ campaign announced shortly after his appointment was more than just an attention grabber. This story takes a look at the man behind all the action we’re now seeing, including his background, why he decided to take on a job that came with significant challenges, and what’s in store for the future.

Country boy at heart As the saying goes, “you can take the man out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the man.” Born and raised in Dubbo, Anderson’s down to earth, ‘roll up your sleeves and get on with it’ attitude and strong community spirit are synonymous with the perception most people have of country ‘folk’. Given that Gosford is essentially, even today, a big country town, it seems appropriate to have someone with the right cultural ‘fit’ at the helm. After

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finishing high school, Anderson began his council career in Sydney before embarking on a cadetship with Blayney Shire Council. From there he progressed up the ranks, holding a variety of council positions including senior positions at Lithgow, Tamworth and Dubbo City Councils. His last position prior to taking up his current post was General Manager at Eurobodalla Shire Council on the NSW South Coast, a position he held for almost five years.

As his career progressed Anderson also studied part time, achieving a string of qualifications relevant to his role, including surveying, Bachelor of Applied Science, Masters of Planning, Masters of Engineering and Masters of Management.

Why Gosford?

Anderson says he was drawn to the challenge of helping to put Gosford City Council back in the forefront as a leading best practice council. “Gosford Council had always been talked about as being a leader in council circles, except in the last 10 years,” he says.

Gosford LGA shares many similarities to Eurobodalla, albeit on a much larger scale, with a population around four times that of the southern coastal shire. Similar issues include coastal management challenges, major infrastructure backlogs, an aging population and poor community perception of its local council.

An interesting 12 months of listening, observing AND learning Anderson says he concentrated on listening, observing and learning during his first 12 months in the GM role in order to determine the next actions moving forward. His

“listening tour” included discussions with members of the Chambers of Commerce and Progress Associations as well as conversations with community members, individual business owners, Councillors and council staff. Part of his needs analysis involved getting to know Gosford City Council as an organisation – “what and why we’re doing things, who we do them for, who pays for them and what makes us tick.”

Anderson is also active on Social Media and uses it as a tool to actively and frequently connect with the community.

The findings For a start, Anderson discovered there wasn’t a lot of money to do anything, especially for an organisation the size of Gosford City Council. So freeing up some cash was an obvious priority in order to complete many of the major projects that had been in a state of limbo for a long time. He also learned that two key prerequisites to moving forward were very much in everyone’s favour: • A fully supportive council where all Councillors are on the same page, “not because they want to see their names on a plague, but because they want to leave a legacy. ” says Mr Anderson.

• A community that is ready for change.

All systems go It’s no coincidence that we’ve seen more DA’s approved with faster turnaround times in the last few months than Gosford LGA has experienced in the last decade. We’ve continued on next page

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also received the transformational news that clears the way for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront with the State Significant Site rezoning which anchors Gosford as our region’s capital Other exciting development announcements and developments that have occurred over the past 12 months include Kibbleplex ($16 million CBD redevelopment incorporating a new city library, technology hub and university presence), NBN rollout, the introduction of e-forms in Gosford City Council, several land rezonings to support economic stimulating activity, and confirmation that Gosford CBD will be the location of a Commonwealth agency (or part thereof ) within the Federal Government’s first term in office.

Rapid, radical change The first priority on Anderson’s agenda is the Gosford City Council restructure, which he describes as “a revolution rather than an evolution.”

Unchanged for the past 20 years (apart from some minor tweaking when Anderson first took the GM role), the council’s restructure, according to Anderson, is all about: 1. Separating operational activities from strategic activities 2. Making Council easier to do business with so the community can get on with doing their business 3. Releasing funds out of Council’s operating expenses, with a calculated ongoing direct saving of about $5 million a year 4. Reducing Council’s overheads from 45%

Ettalong Foreshore redevelopment. This project had been languishing in Gosford Council for almost ten years. It was among a number of projects that General Manager Paul Anderson initiated in his first months at Council. Local civil contractors Scape Constructions carried out the work. to 30%, with the 15% saving being put back into infrastructure to start work on completing a massive backlog.

“Incremental changes over time just won’t suffice. Basically I’ve snapped the stick and we’re going to grow a new organisation out of one of the halves of the original stick. You can’t look at a restructure as a 12-month program, it’s a 5 year change,” says Anderson.

So what will the new Gosford City Council look like?

• Five departments will become three • The number of management positions will halve The second priority following the restructure announcement is a service review to assess: • Are Council’s current levels of service too high or not high enough?

• If they’re not high enough, how can continued on page 23

See also Gosford Council restructures page 11

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Edgar Adams discusses local issues

They got the message!

As part of our new editorial policy of highlighting business and community leaders and their achievements this month our cover story is on Gosford Council General Manager, Paul Anderson.

As we all know Gosford Council has been a basket case for twenty years which is largely the reason for the decline in the region’s economy over the past ten years in particular.

Turning a large moribund organisation around is not easy, particularly when it is a government organisation.

Anderson, who has been in the job at Gosford for just a year, has been very astute in instituting change, and while he says it is a five year process he has achieved much in that time.

As he acknowledges he has had the total support of all the councillors. Elected in September 2102 there is no doubt that this Council is working together for the good of the Gosford LGA and in our opinion will go down as the best group of councillors in at least the last thirty years. But, their present support will have to be maintained over the long haul.

Anderson was interviewed for CCBR by Phaedra Pym for this story.

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Finally, I think we need to briefly comment on the state political scene as it relates to the Central Coast.

Voters put four people into parliament to represent them in a new government that we all knew would be a Liberal Government. Three are now independent for all the wrong reasons.

Preselections for the Liberal Party in all the Central Coast Seats were to be held toward the end of February but were abruptly cancelled for obvious reasons.

With an election 12 months away it is time to think of getting some genuine representation for our region.

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We are also getting good vibes about the future of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation which is an arm of the Department of Planning.

This is an organisation that can have a big role to play in our Region’s future.

It has gone nowhere for the past three years but that now looks to be in the past.

Having castigated the Government, the Planning Minister and the former Minister for the Central Coast for their inaction over the past three years it is now time to say “thanks to” the Planning Minister. We can really move forward now.

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Last month’s Editorial, Government continues to prevaricate over Gosford, was surprisingly timely. However, we wouldn’t be so arrogant as to presume that CCBR had anything to do with the announcement by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure just a couple of days before our February issue hit the streets.

However, the question we asked of our Linkedin Discussion Group members right at the start of February on the Government’s delay in approving the Gosford Waterfront a State Significant Site, well before the Minister’s announcement, got a lot of comment.

In any event it should now be plain sailing for the redevelopment of the Gosford Primary School site, building of a Performing Arts Centre, expansion of the breakwater and improvements to the public and recreation spaces within that area.

At the same time the Minister announced that the Gosford LGA Local Environment Plan, which the Government had also been sitting on had been approved.

The approval of Gosford’s LEP and the Wyong LEP in early December last year now sets the Central Coast up for growth.

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Government comes good on Gosford Last month, on the 10th February, early on a bleak rainy morning on the Gosford Breakwater, the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, The Hon Brad Hazzard MP announced that the Government had approved the rezoning of 9.9 ha on Gosford’s waterfront.

It was truly a historic occasion although that may have been lost on some who were present to hear the announcement.

Historic because the redevelopment of Gosford can now proceed without further community comment.

It follows an exhaustive and extensive community consultation process (initiated and championed by former Councillor Peter Hale in early 2006) by Gosford Council that resulted in the Gosford Challenge and a new Master Plan for Gosford CBD including the waterfront.

It encouraged the previous state government to establish the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation within the Department of Planning with responsibility to develop the waterfront as a first step.

Unfortunately Lend Lease got in the way with their plan, The Landing, a grand scheme to redevelop the waterfront for their advantage. But that was killed off early in the new O’Farrell Government’s term and it has taken until now to get a revised Plan through the Department.

The revised plan, and the area that applies to the rezoning, is bound by Georgiana Terrace, Dane Drive, Mann Street and the Brisbane Water.

Member for Gosford Chris Holstein MP, Gosford City Mayor Clr Lawrie McKinna, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure The Hon Brad Hazzard MP and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP It includes the Gosford Primary School site, Leagues Club Park (now called City Park), Gosford Breakwater and the adjacent haven area.

It does not include the Gosford Swimming Pool or the Gosford Sailing Club.

New regional community facilities including the proposed Regional Performing Arts Centre and Conservatorium, Public spaces and recreational areas and New waterside restaurants and retail facilities on an expanded Breakwater.

Mr Hazzard said the plans effectively split the State Significant Site (SSS) into a number of new zones allowing residential and commercial development.

The rezoning would allow: A combination of commercial, residential, hotel and conference facilities,

On the back of this announcement, Member for Gosford, Chris Holstein MP has confirmed that the gazettal of the citywide Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 is imminent. This will simplify planning processes across the LGA. continued on page 28

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Masterfoods extends commitment to the Mariners Central Coast Mariners have announced long-term major partner, Mars Food Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to the Club, increasing and extending their front of shirt sponsorship via their MASTERFOODS brand until the completion of the Hyundai A-League 2014/15 season.

In a show of faith in the Mariners’ on and off field future, Mars Food Australia have made a significant increase in their financial pledge to the Club, with the locally based but internationally recognised company eager to build upon their alliance with the Central Coast’s only professional sporting franchise.

Through their MASTERFOODS brand, Mars Food Australia have been a Central Coast Mariners principle partner since the Hyundai A-League’s inaugural season.

“With Mars Food Australia now significantly increasing their financial commitment to the Mariners, it is up to everyone at the Club to continue thinking of new and distinctive ways to promote the MASTERFOODS brand not only to the Australian football family, but Australian sports fans in general.”

Mars Food Australia’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr Andrew Poll, said the locally based company is proud of the long standing relationship with the Central Coast Mariners. We believe in bringing Australian families together to share great food and strong connection, likewise our partnership with the Central Coast Mariners helps both organisations bring the local community together in our wonderful environment.

VW opens new showroom Late January saw the opening of Central Coast Motor Group’s new Volkswagen showroom at Laycock Street, North Gosford – a $5 million investment by the Group.

CCMG Director Arthur Stanley said that this investment was not only an investment in their VW dealership but also an investment in Gosford and the Central Coast.

“We needed a new showroom to reflect VW’s plan to grow the brand in Australia as well as to accommodate and display the full VW range of passenger and commercial vehicles,” said Stanley. “Already one of the larger provincial VW dealers in NSW, this means we can confidently expand the VW

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The new premises accommodates a showroom with state-of-the-art lighting to highlight the vehicles on display, offices and workshop, all over an area of 6,700 sqm.

Construction was carried out by Gosford builders, North Construction and Building and local consultants were used on the project.

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Quantum Towers selling well off-the-plan

Sales of apartments in Quantum Towers, the first to be built under Gosford Council’s ‘Open for Business’ approach are reported to be selling well off-the-plan with 30% sold so far and without a marketing campaign that only got underway in late February.

The development, designed by Sydney architects, Architex, comprises two towers, one of 14 storeys and the second 13 storeys with 109 units and swimming pool.

Apartments range in size and style from 1 level to 2 levels with water views, bush views or both and from 43.2 sqm to 117 sqm in size. All allow for one car parking space.

The development also comprises eight residential / commercial suites from 37.1

sqm to 86.7 sqm. While the frontage appears to be from Henry Parry Drive ingress and egress will be from Watt Street.

Peter Elliott from sole selling agents, Central Coast Select Properties said that prices being achieved are: Studio apartments from $307,000 1-Bedrooms from $315,000 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathrooms from $369,000 3-bedroom $417,000 The project is being developed by Sydney builders and developers Tilrox Developments who say they will commence construction once 50% of the units are sold.

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Big increase in DA’s for Wyong Council Business confidence in Wyong Shire continues to climb with Council approving more than $71 million of development applications in December, with a further $28 million of applications lodged over the same period.

“What we have seen towards the back end of last year is an enormous increase in the value of proposals coming through our system,” Mayor Doug Eaton said.

“These are amazing figures and the processes and changes we have made to encourage investment and jobs in Wyong Shire are clearly starting to pay off.

“These figures are on the back of the September-October figures which showed a further $70 million in applications, of which $63 million worth was received and $8.7 million was approved.

“Now our Local Environmental Plan (LEP) has been approved by the State Government, which includes the Development Control Plan designed to make it more flexible to start up a business, I’m expecting these figures to keep rising.

“In addition to this positive trend, construction certificate numbers continue to increase, showing that the development approvals being issued are translating to real jobs in the building industry. continued on page 28

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Gosford Council restructures The much anticipated organisational restructure of Gosford Council was approved at Council’s February 26 meeting with the vote going 8 For and 2 Against the proposal.

The restructure is designed to help create a long term sustainable future for council and increase customer satisfaction levels.

In his report to council recommending the changes, General Manager, Paul Anderson said that the major organisation restructure being proposed is to help create a long term sustainable future for the Council and our community.

Council's current structure (with the exception of major tweaking in 2013) has been in place for 9 years. During this time significant advances in technology and

community expectations have occurred.

This has lead to the necessity to make rapid radical change and broad sweeping step changes rather than a more gentle transitional change over a number of years.

This report recommends Council adopt a new organisation structure and allow the General Manager to implement the structure with progress reports to Council on its implementation.

The new structure focuses around three major principles: 1. S plit operational and strategic functions; 2. Improve customer’s ability and experience in dealing with council; and 3. Reduce council’s external business costs to improve competitiveness and provide

greater resources to conduct works.

The new structure involves the dissolution of 36 positions, creation of 19 new positions and rationalisation of six directorates into four departments to reflect council’s new focus areas and streamline services to the community.

Following tonight’s endorsement, implementation of the new structure will now commence with a recruitment process for all newly created directors, managers and associated positions.

A consultation process is already in place with staff and the relevant unions regarding the organisational changes. chamber welcomes new council management structure page 22

Businesses Olympic Date Announced

Winners 2013 Central Coast Business Excellence Awards TrendPac. Coast Star Motors Sales Manager, Greg Evans with TrendPac Financial Controller Len Dodds Event organiser, Centre Stage Events has announced the 4th Annual Central Coast Business Excellence Awards will be held Saturday 16th August 2014.

Director Kerry Ruffels said “This is businesses grand final or as our recent Winter Olympians found out in Sochi, the penultimate stage to showcase their talents and technical excellence. It is the Coast’s premier business event and with 15 award categories, all businesses should be aspiring to be there centre stage.”

Who will join ASC Integrated Services Providers, Independent Portable Buildings and Trendpac as Business of the Year? Who will be the outstanding Small Business of the Year and join the Awards Alumni of North Constructions, IPB and Streamline Air Conditioning & Refrigeration? Or the hotly contested Young Entrepreneur category where 2013 winner Kristy-lee Billett from The Footprint Group went on to win the NSW Business Chamber State Award.

In association with our Alliance Partner Central Coast NSW Business Chamber two

new award categories will be introduced: Excellence in Business [for businesses employing more than 20 full time employees] and Excellence in Workplace, Health and Safety. A full list of award categories can be found at www.ccbea.com.au.

The nomination pathway takes on greater impetus this year with Peninsula, Gosford, Erina, Wyong and Northlake’s local chambers all conducting awards. Corresponding category winners at each chamber will become automatic finalists in the CCBEA regional awards. A great example of this pathway was Kristy-lee Billett who with the one nomination form won the Gosford/Erina local chamber award, the CCBEA regional award and then the State award – all with the one nomination form. Companies may enter direct via the CCBEA website.

Centre Stage Events is also pleased to announce Diamond Partners Coast Star Motors, home of Mercedes-Benz and the

Coast’s leading business magazine CCBR, will again support the Excellence Awards. Ruffels said “It is easy to include the word ‘excellence’ in your event title when you have the caliber and prestige of having these outstanding business partners. They epitomize where we wanted the Awards positioned and they have been joined by other industry leading partners we will be announcing over the coming weeks.”

“I would encourage businesses to start the nomination process early to ensure they give themselves sufficient time to complete the answers. One of the most common comments made by nominees has been about the process itself. How it has helped identify their strengths, weaknesses and improvement opportunities. As we promoted last year, we want to share and celebrate the strivers, the visionaries, the doers and the risk takers.”

For more information contact Centre Stage Events Director Kerry Ruffels on 0410 494999 or kerry@ccbea.com.au.

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North Gosford medical precinct expanding

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The Programme comprises 50 free group sessions from February through to December 2014 plus 180 one-on-one mentoring sessions between November 2013 and December 2014. Session dates can be found on the website.

Architect’s image of Gosford Private Medical Suites in Jarrett Street, North Gosford Work has commenced on the construction of a $16 million purpose-built medical office building to be known as Gosford Private Medical Suites in response to strong demand over a number of years from surgeons, specialists and allied users who operate out of or in connection with the Gosford Private Hospital.

The developer, DC Capital Advisors, say that the building is strategically important for the region as it will help to keep these important businesses in close proximity to the hospital and therefore, in the local area, as the hospital expands.  The site currently under construction has an area of  1,748 sqm and sits directly adjacent to the Gosford Private Hospital.

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Profiles of allied services may include IVF, pathology and radiology.

The project at 12 Jarrett Street, North Gosford is being built by Central Coast builders, Red Eye Constructions and is expected to be completed by November 2014.

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What you learn in the workshops can be applied immediately in your business, and if you still need a helping hand you have up to 4 hours of oneon-one mentoring to work out the details.

Attendees must have an ABN and be a small business or not for profit organisation on the Central Coast to register.

Numbers are limited – so bookings are essential.

Small to medium businesses will discover how to: • Improve productivity using technology, • reach wider markets using different online strategies – including social media. • Build websites so customers can buy securely online.

The Central Coast Digital Enterprise Programme is Australian Government funded.

For more information visit www.digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com/

Or register for our free workshop: The 5 SecretsTo Internet Success. www.bloomtools.com/results www.bloomtools.com 1300 733 631

Phone: 4349 4950 www.digitalenterprise-centralcoast.com/ Email: greg.combes@rdacc.org.au

B uilding N ews

Sloping Blocks no problem for Sanctuary New Homes

A typical Sanctuary designed home on a sloping block Sloping blocks are common but most builders won’t build on a block that has even a slight slope. Most building blocks have some sort of slope so it becomes a real problem when building a home.

Sanctuary New Homes is one builder that will not only build new homes on all types of sloping blocks, they will custom design that special home for you. In fact they have designs for all types and shapes of blocks!

And, according to Amanda Palmer, Managing Director Sanctuary New Homes,

the good news is that it’s certainly affordable to design and build a cutting edge home for a sloping block that will have the dynamics and versatility to make a real statement.

“We take the attitude that a sloping block presents challenges but it also enables architecturally creative features for striking results. You can go for the traditional look, a coastal look or be a bit bolder with a contemporary finish.

“The important point is to not feel restricted by your sloping block. We

can work to the home buyer’s budget and develop floor plans to suit the site and meet your expectations for accommodation and style as well as value,” said Amanda.

Every home buying family will have different ideas of what they would like in a home. That’s why Sanctuary New Homes have a range of designs to choose from or they can start from a few ideas on paper as inspiration to create a completely new design for the specific site.

“It is important to remember that we are very competitive without sacrificing quality or innovation. We listen to your ideas of what you would like in your home and work with you to make it happen.

“We are upfront right from the start so that there are no surprises. You know exactly what you are getting and the cost, because we work together as a team.

“Our new Studio at Tuggerah has all the latest building products, fashions and innovations for your new home so you can select your colours and home items in a relaxed and well organised atmosphere.

You don’t build a new home every day so we help you get it right with professional advice,” Amanda added.

There is also a choice of different facades so that you can let the world know your style with a true expression of your lifestyle and individualism.

Sanctuary New Homes design and build for the Central Coast, Sydney’s North Shore and Northern Beaches, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley.

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McNamara says NBN rollout a priority for Central Coast Member for Dobell Karen McNamara MP has told ABC Radio that priority should be given to business as the fast broadband network is rolled out across her Central Coast electorate.

She says Karen McNamara MP NBN Co reports more than two thousand addresses now have access to the network but only 219 are actually connected.

Ms McNamara says it is not good enough, and the network must be re-routed to local businesses. " The fibre optic cable goes straight past Tuggerah Business Park down Wyong Road.

Why hasn't it gone in there?," she said.

"So I've stressed from up here in the north of the Central Coast and I believe Lucy Wicks has done exactly the same down south, it is a priority to be given to business."

Meanwhile, in response to a submission

by The Entrance Chamber of Commerce voicing their concerns and explaining the needs of the area, Mrs McNamara said, The Federal Government was elected with a mandate to deliver reliable broadband services faster, sooner and more affordably than the previous government had proposed.”

“Following a review of the proposed NBN rollout plan it was discovered that areas reported as “in progress” such as The Entrance actually had no contracts signed.”

“In reality the NBN Co had not even looked at planning for these areas, there was simply no plan to do so in the future. I am advised that there was no preconstruction planning undertaken for The Entrance nor any plans to sign construction contracts.”

“In your correspondence you have rightly highlighted the challenges we face in relation to youth unemployment and local investment including the revitalisation of The Entrance and Long Jetty.”

“I have recently shared these concerns with the Minister for Communications, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP and outlined my commitment to ensuring that businesses receive access to fast and affordable broadband in order to support and create local jobs.. This is my priority for the NBN rollout.”

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Online retailer expands to new premises at West Gosford Online retailer, Lucy in the Sky.com has relocated to new premises on the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford leasing 900 sqm of space.

Established by Sasha and Natasha Yatskanich the business originally started as a fashion boutique in Terrigal about four years ago offering a unique range designed

by Natasha Yatskanich, aimed at the 17 – 24 age group.

However, before too long both realised that there was little opportunity for growth operating from a retail store in the seaside town where customers numbered a hundred or so a week.

Both had prior experience in design and knew where to source product. So they designed their first collection, developed a website, and started selling online using their retail shop from which to ship out orders via the Terrigal Post Office. That was late 2010 and by mid 2011 the Terrigal store could not cope with the business being generated online so they moved to premises adjacent to Gosford Post Office taking 120 sqm of space.

“We had to be close to a post office where we could source mailing bags and get our orders shipped the same day that we received them,” said Sasha Yatskanich.

However, towards the end of last year online business had picked up to well over 2,000 shipments per week and the brand

had become well established.

“We needed a visible location, even though we are an online business, a warehouse with office facilities and a place where we could easily access courier services. Our new premises at West Gosford are ideal,” said Yatskanich.

In the space of three years Lucy in the Sky has moved from a staff of three people to thirty of which twenty work in their West Gosford warehouse and ten at their Surry Hills design studio.

Yatskanich said their success had not been magic. “You need to understand your market,have variety of product that changes each week, offer fast delivery and be competitive with US and UK retailers.

While you have to be competitive globally at least you are not competing with local shops”.

Presently our customers are 95% from Australia with 5% overseas but this will change as we have found an international shipping solution that will allow us to offer 4-day delivery.”

Engaged Employees; the Missing Link for Business Success A new software tool, Employment Proposition, has been developed by Central Coast training expert, Niel Jacobsen to engage employers and their staff and has generated much interest in such a short time.

Employment Proposition has been in development over a long period - through observation, frustration and finally, inspiration.

“We all know that retaining talented people and translating skills into productivity are common challenges across all types of business. Coming up with an innovative approach to reduce staff turnover and improve productivity was critical,”said Jacobsen.

With over 15 years organising workforce development strategies around Australia, Jacobsen first looked at these challenges from a training perspective. He noticed time and again that training efforts failed to meet their objectives. It became apparent that the problem was much larger than just “nonstick training”.

A number of studies confirmed his longheld belief that strong employee engagement was the missing link. Two major international business surveys conducted in

2012 and 2013, found that around 1/4 of employees are disengaged at work. “Just as disturbing, the surveys found that another 40% of employees were detached Niel Jacobsen only partially motivated by their employment proposition. So what more evidence did we need?”

Jacobsen asked.

“Knowing how staff view their workplace is key to understanding the employment proposition. What employers do, or don't do, impacts on their level of engagement and willingness to apply discretionary effort,” he said.

To find out more ring Niel Jacobsen on 0428 674 822, or email niel@employmentproposition.com and check out the 3 minute video at www.employmentproposition.com

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Mid year start for Imperial Shopping Centre refurb

Architect’s image of Imperial Shopping Centre showing Woolworths aspect It has now been confirmed that the refurbishment of the Imperial Shopping Centre in the Gosford CBD will commence in mid 2014.

The $14 million project will be staged over the following 15 months aiming at causing as little inconvenience to shoppers and tenants as possible.

The refurbishment aims to rejuvenate the Centre maintaining Gross Lettable Area at around 14,500 sqm and provide a more pleasant and convenient shopping environment. It will assist in attracting desired new tenants, retaining existing quality tenants and growing visitation and overall performance through an expanded customer base. Not only will the refurbishment improve the retail amenity within the building, but the exterior refurbishment will also re-establish the character of the building

with positive impact upon the surrounding streetscape, in terms of aesthetic, functional and safety aspects.

Commenting on the project, Centre Manager, Deborah Warwick said, “It will be business as usual throughout the refurbishment period with works largely being undertaken outside of core trading hours to ensure access to shops and parking.”

The work will be staged around the main themes of the refurbishment; • the new double height Erina Street entry, expanded food court, • new state of the art customer amenities on both retail levels, • new building facades on all faces, • improvements to car parking, refurbishment of malls and common areas including ceilings, lighting, furniture, wall finishes etc.

The commencement of work on the refurbishment of the Imperial Shopping Centre coincides with a number of significant projects underway or about to be commenced in the Gosford CBD. These projects include the redevelopment of the former Gosford Town Centre known as the Kibbleplex project which sees the introduction of a University of Newcastle campus and new state-of-the-art regional library, re-zoning of the Gosford Primary School land to allow for development at the waterfront, the sale of the Central Coast Hotel site with DA approval for retail, commercial, residential and hotel accommodation among other recent DA approvals for quality residential apartments.

Architect Nick Tayler from specialist retail architects, Krikis Tayler, said, “The new look centre will deliver an exciting retail environcontinued on page 28

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Big win for Little Creek at Sydney Royal

The Little Creek Cheese Factory at Wyong Mid February saw Little Creek Cheese launch their Club Cheddar range and in the same week win Gold at the Sydney Royal 2014 for their Haloumi Cheese.

Last year they won Gold at the Sydney Royal, Melbourne Royal and Hobart Royal and Silver in Adelaide and Perth.

The Gold rush has started again for Little Creek as they pick up Gold in the Sydney Royal again this year. The cheese and dairy awards are judged well before the Easter show due to the huge numbers of entrants that enter every year.

“I couldn’t believe my eyes when I looked through the results and saw Little Creek Cheese Wyong on the top of the list again” said Owner / Cheese Maker, Sue Parsons.

“It’s what dreams are made of, to have your product judged by Australian and International Judges and have them agree it’s worthy of gold two years in a row,” she said.

Little Creek Cheese has just launched their club cheddars which they have incorporated liqueurs and spirits from the award winning Distillery Botanica in Erina. The club cheddar flavours include old favourites like Chilli and also Onion, with the new exciting flavours of Moore’s Vintage Dry Gin, Mr Black (coffee) and Raspberry liqueur.

These are all available for tasting at the factory located in the Wyong Milk Factory, Alison Rd, Wyong.

ning and development management.

Mr Mann has had an extensive career in property funds management development over more than twenty years. His most recent appointment was with Stocklands commercial and industrial division for the past seven years and prior to that with the listed retirement living company, Aveum Limited and Westpac and Schroders property trusts.

He said he had been attracted to the position at Wyong Council due to the visionary infrastructure projects Council is looking at developing, in particular the airport.

Chavez opens new Health Centre

Wyong Council appoints property development manager

Jorge Chaves with Carol Campbell

Steve Mann Wyong Council has announced the appointment of Steve Mann as Manager Property Development responsible for strategic plan-

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Chavez Chiropractic and Feather Touch Massage & Wellness will draw on the success of their Erina practices to open a new Health Centre in the Kanwal Medical Complex in the grounds of Wyong Hospital.

“We will be drawing on the success of our practice in Erina and feedback from Wyong clients who travel down to see

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us,” said Jorge Chavez. “We are pleased to offer families, individuals and sportspeople a local Centre that focuses on holistic healthcare and injury management. We’re particularly excited about new treatments for headaches and migraine that haven’t been available locally up until now because upper cervical spine chiropractors are rare in Australia.”

Chavez Chiropractic is the official chiropractor to the Central Coast Academy of Sport.

Argyle Estates in running for Senior Business Broker award Business Broker Graham McMullen of Argyle Estates Business Brokers was a Finalist for the Senior Business Broker of the Year Award for Australia and New Zealand at the recent Australian Institute of Business Brokers (A.I.B.B.) annual conference in Glenelg, Adelaide.

The peak body for business brokers hold the Awards at the annual conference with the criteria being: 1. Completed sales within the financial year.

2. Show outstanding customer service.

3. Contribution to the business brokers industry.

4. Personal development.

Graham McMullen who is a Fellow of the Institute was delighted with his award making the comment “it was fantastic to be recognised by your piers after over 35 years in the industry” Graham McMullen was edged out by a brilliant broker in Western Australia who specialised in the sales of medical practices, dental practises etc. There was only 4 nominations within Australia and New Zealand.

Ron McMahon Director of Marketing, Marcus Turner Director of Governance and Risk and Peter Hansen, Director of Communications.

Risk management service opens headquarters on Central Coast Risk management business, HTM Group, has recently opened its head office at Tuggerah Business Park.

HTM Group Director, Peter Hansen said that as all three directors are locals and Central Coast businesses often don’t have local access to professional risk related QUALITY BUSINESSES ONLY services, the Central Coast was the right Including caravan parks/mobile home villages, option for the office. motels, manufacturing, service industries.

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commercial and industrial property for sale/lease

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Approx 952M2 (incl 180M2 office) + large concrete yard; has exposure to Barralong Rd $105,000pa net.

A very busy location; approx 117M2 with air cond; $36,000pa net; suit retailer or business professional.

Recently renovated former CBA at cnr Mann & Donnison Sts; areas available 250M2 to 1200M2; significant fit-out contribution.

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WARNERVALE - READY TO BUILD ON

Great opportunity so close to the F3 Freeway, approx 11780m2 of level & DA approved industrial land that is ready to build on. Owners are open to discussions & can offer custom design & building options.

SALE $1,970,000 + GST.

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PROFESSIONAL MANN ST OFFICE $24,000pa Gross + GST

Full glass shopfront with reception area, reverse cycle a/c, kitchenette, amenities & storage area.

Plenty of on site customer parking directly at your door. Surrounded by quality long term traders.

LEASE $630 gross per week inc GST This industrial block, right near the Pacific Motorway, has DA approval for a freestanding industrial building (approx 793.8m2 floor area) on a 1.97ha (approx) size industrial parcel. The owners want to move on from this opportunity & want it SOLD! SALE $1.05m + GST TOP TENANT, RIPPER RETURN, GREAT PREMISES! Commencing yield of 8.9% net , great office fitout + large warehouse. Quality tenant (DHL Australia) has a fantastic premises to operate from with 2 high & wide roller doors, approx 490m2 warehouse, 360m2 office (total area approx 855m2. 1x1x1 year lease but tenant plans to stay!

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Priced at $760,000 + GST . Also available for lease at only $65,000 pa net + GST.

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Wyong Council puts their ‘Iconic’ sites on the block

Jonathan Luke, Senior Strategic Planner (left) and Steve Mann, Manager Property Development (right) in front of the Toukley site

TUGGERAH 154 Pacific Highway

SPECIALIST MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL SUITES Ideally located on the Pacific Highway within the established Tuggerah Straight Commercial Centre, these Specialist Medical & Professional Suites are perfectly situated.

Neighbours include Healthscope Medical Centre, PRP Radiology, Pathology, Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy, Chiropractor, Dentist, Psycologists & more.

Wyong Council is seeking Expressions of Interest in the form of a proposal from interested parties for the sale, marketing or development of Council-owned Iconic Development Sites in the town centres of Wyong, Toukley and The Entrance.

All three sites are part of Council’s Iconic Site Development Programme which includes additional allowances such as building height and FSR bonuses.

Advertising nationally in Australian Financial Review in mid-February Council says that Council has retained a consultant team to prepare a Staged DA (83B) for each site and any sale is expected to be post DA. They say it is expected that each site will be a mixed-use project potentially including a combination of retail, office, hotel, retirement living and apartments.

The sites vary between 3,750 sqm and 26,900 sqm in size. Building height provisions are between 30m and 50m. Proposals may be for a combination of one, two or all three sites.

For LEASE ourimbah

With a variety of suites available and plenty of parking, opportunities include both ground floor and level 1 suites.

Tuggerah Medical & Professional Rooms range from 13m2 to 24m2 and start from as little as $1,250 per month +GST. Level 1 accessed via lift or stairs hosts suites from 59m2 with the East Wing Professional Suites ranging from 73m2 to 103m2 there is a size to suit a variety of Professionals including Medical, Financial, Legal etc...

Other tenants include BCF, Super Cheap Auto and Romi’s Café and make this an ideal location with plenty of parking.

Features include · Flexible lease terms · Very Competitive rentals · Excellent parking · Air-conditioning · Carpets, kitchenette · Balcony access for most suites For further details please contact

Julie Davies on 4355 5111

Burnside House, 43 Pacific Highway Suitable for professional use 83 square metres DA approved for shop or office.

Amenities include: unencumbered space, wired for modern communications, parking outside, own bathroom and kitchen facilities, air conditioning, HWS.

LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast completes global brand refresh LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast, has marked a key milestone in its life by joining its 23 counterparts around Australia and adopting LJ Hookers’ invigorated global brand identity.

The brand refresh began with LJ Hooker’s 700 residential offices and included a new brand identity with a more contemporary look and feel that accurately reflects the company’s ethos.

“The commercial roll-out completes the global brand refresh of LJ Hooker,” said Ty Blanch, Principal of LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast.

“Rebranding our office to LJ Hooker Commercial was a strategic move to draw on the sheer strength of the LJ Hooker brand, which independent research has shown is Australia’s strongest name in real estate, while differentiating our commercial business unit from the group’s residential offices.”

Blanch said LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast’s fresh new look and appetite for growth has energised its people and brought even more focus on its clients and their real estate needs.

“It’s an exciting time for LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast and we’re on track for a strong year,” he said.

“I know in my 22 years in real estate on the Central Coast, the future has never looked so bright.”

now leasing

imperial shopping centre gosford

Refurbishment commencing mid 2014 New retail opportunities available Exciting changes in store in the Centre and in Gosford city.

New building with excellent exposure in Ourimbah shopping centre.

Lease now 3 years with option to renew for 5 years Rent: $19345.80 Plus GST (negotiable) PA Call Anne Burke 0423800377 or 4362 1300

Or email Deborah@imperialshoppingcentre.com.au

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Local business buys Tuggerah warehouse

A Central Coast business has bought a factory/warehouse at 57 Gavenlock Road, Tuggerah paying $927,500 excluding GST. The property comprises a 600 sqm factory/warehouse with 450 sqm clearspan space and 150 sqm offices and amenities

along with 1,700 sqm of concrete hardstand on a 3,096 sqm block. The property was originally owned by Sydney customs agents, J J Lawson Pty Ltd who bought it in 2005.

Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

West Gosford factory sold

It last traded in 2000 for $190,000 (RPData) Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the sale.

Local builder buys North Wyong industrial block A local builder has paid $280,00 excluding GST for a 2,000 sqm level block at 6 Willowtree Road, North Wyong Mark Davies from LJHooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the sale.

Tony Giddings from Gosford Irrigation & Water Solutions has purchased a factory at 254 Manns Road, West Gosford for $950,000 (GST not applicable) establishing a new irrigation and water solution business on the Central Coast The factory of 594 sqm is on a 1,752 lot and lends itself to a second occupier providing the buyer with an investment opportunity.

The other half of the property has been leased to Coastal Air Pty Ltd who were looking for a high profile location and more space for expansion. This transaction was achieved at the point of settlement.

David Tawyer from Citicoast Realty negotiated the sale and the lease.

Owner occupier buys on Gosford CBD fringe An owner occupier has paid $335,000 (GST not applicable) for a residence converted to open plan and partitioned offices at 351 Mann Street, Gosford.

The building, built about 50 years ago is on a 543 sqm block zoned B4 mixed use.

LEASINGS Leasings at 125-127 Erina St, Gosford Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty reports that he has negotiated the lease of two suites at 125-127 Erina Street, Gosford.

The premises on the ground floor comprise fully fitted office space.

• The Uniting Church in Australia has leased Suite 3,of 150 sqm.

• Terms of the lease are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $40,000 per annum plus Outgoings and GST. The Deaf Society of NSW has leased Suite 1 of $90 sqm.

Terms of lease are 5 years with 5 year option at a rental of $20,000 per annum including Outgoings plus GST. Neurology practice leases in Gosford E R Neurology has leased Suite 3, on Level 2 of the Watt Street Medical building at 4 Watt Street, Gosford.

Terms for the 85 sqm suite is 3years with no option at a rental of $25,000 per annum including outgoings plus GST Craig McMullen from Citicoast Realty negotiated the lease.

Fitness business leases at Kincumber Fitness business, Central Coast Strength and Conditioning has leased an industrial factory unit at 8 Kerta Road, Kincumber.

The unit of 150 sqm has high internal clearance and an additional 41 sqm mezzanine.

Lease terms are 3 years with 3 year option at a rental of $24,000 per annum including outgoings (No GST).

Audiovisual rental company leases at Tuggerah Scene Change Sydney Pty Ltd, an audiovisual rental company has leased Unit 2 at 5 Bounty Close, Tuggerah.

Lease terms for the 285sqm unit are 2 years with 2 year option at an annual rental of $25,000 per annum plus Outgoings and GST. Ty Blanch from LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast negotiated the lease.

SAVE ON COMMUNICATION & DATA COSTS Opportunity to connect to the National Broadband Network with superfast upload speeds capability providing voice, data and video links at a significant cost saving.

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Chamber welcomes new council management structure

Matthew Wales The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Gosford City Council’s announcement of the new organisational structure which was adopted on Tuesday 25th February.

“This is great news for the future of the city and timely in relation to the introduction of the new Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2014”, said Peninsula Chamber President Matthew Wales.

“The restructure of the organisation is long overdue so this announcement is particularly welcomed by the business community who have long held the belief that a new management style is required especially with new planning controls coming into effect”.

“With the new General Manager Paul Anderson at the helm, we have full confidence that the trimmed down management structure will enhance the open for business mantra that has been so refreshing in recent months”, said Wales.

“We understand that the new organisational restructure is designed to help create a long term sustainable future for Council and increase customer satisfaction levels which is vitally important to boost business confidence with the organisation”.

“The Chamber fully supports the split operational and strategic functions which will improve the business communities

experience in dealing with the Council and will also serve to reduce Council’s external business costs so as to improve competitiveness and provide greater resources to undertake infrastructure projects”, said Matthew Wales.

“The trimming down from 36 management positions and creation of 19 new positions is a positive step that will see the rationalisation of six directorates into four departments designed to focus on key areas and streamline services to the community”.

“It has been the Chamber’s long held view that fresh ideas and fresh managerial staff are important to re-invigorate the Council as the organisation takes on a new direction in the management of the city”, said Wales.

“To be truly ‘open for business’ it is important to present a fresh face and introduce a new management style that reflects the aspirations of the new leadership including both the General Manager and the new Council. This has clearly been demonstrated by the Council Resolution on Tuesday night and the Chamber looks forward to working with the new management team”.

Mariners pitch for Tuggerah development The Central Coast Mariners and LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast report a successful presentation of their plans to develop their Centre of Excellence at Bryant Drive, Tuggerah.

More than forty interested parties attended a luncheon and inspection of the site followed by a presentation by Mariners owner Mike Charlesworth and LJ Hooker Commercial Director, Ty Blanch.

Emphasising the benefits of this location Ty Blanch said that the Tuggerah site is midway between Sydney and Newcastle, and two minutes walk to Westfield Tuggerah, M1 Freeway and Tuggerah Railway Station.

It is also just over an hour from Sydney and Newcastle airports.

Blanch said that the Mariners location is the only place on the Eastern Seaboard of Australia where the M1 Freeway, Pacific Highway, the Main Northern Railway Line all intersect and the Central Coast roads, public transport and rail offer travel times of twenty minutes to almost anywhere in the region - Gosford, The Entrance, Terrigal.

The first commercial development planned for the site will offer approximately 10,000 sqm of Grade A office space with excellent exposure to the main road system.

The Centre of Excellence covers an area of 8 hectares including Tournament Training Field and Soccer 5’s with cafe, gym and physio rooms all complete and operational.

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Artist’s impression of Central Coast Mariner’s Centre of Excellence The Aquatic Centre is secured with the YMCA as tenant and this facility will commence trading in April 2014.

Part of the development will include a Medical Centre with accommodation for up to 25 GP doctors, pharmacy, pathology centre, radiology facilities, dental surgery as well as allied health services.

The Centre of Excellence is expected to attract up to 75,000 visitors within the next five years.

A hotel is planned on the site serviced by a fully licensed club on the ground floor.

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development is available for lease from $320 per sqm per annum gross + GST while office space is for sale from $3,200 per sqm + GST as an introductory offer.

Comparable rates at Erina and West Gosford are: Platinum Building Lease $400-$450 per sqm pa + GST Sale $4,000-$5,000 per sqm + GST Riverside Park Lease $380-$500 per sqm pa + GST Sale $4,500-$6,000 per sqm + GST. LJ Hooker has been appointed exclusive agents for the development.

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Wyong coal project moves forward a step THE Wallarah 2 underground coal mine has been given a significant boost with the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure saying there were no ‘‘environmental or amenity reasons’’ to stop the mine going ahead.

An earlier version of the mine was stopped by the former Labor government on the eve of the 2011 state election and Terrigal MP Chris Hartcher raised questions about it at the time. However all four Liberal Candidates and Opposition Leader at the time gave a conditional undertaking that

the mine would not be allowed to proceed.

Planning department director Chris Wilson said in mid-February that the department’s preliminary assessment has been given to the Planning Assessment Commission, which will be holding public hearings and taking submissions on the Korean-backed proposal.

“After careful consideration of all potential environmental, social and economic impacts the department is satisfied that the economic benefits of the mine can be realised without significant adverse impacts,’’ Mr Wilson said.

Wallarah 2 project manager Kenny Barry welcomed the decision to allow the project to forge ahead under strict conditions.

“We are pleased that the department’s comprehensive assessment, supported by independent studies, found there are no environmental or amenity reasons preventing the project from proceeding.’’

“We particularly welcome the department’s conclusion the project would have minimal impact on underground water tables, and would not adversely affect the Central Coast’s water supply,” he said.

continued articles Paul Anderson - Getting on with it Council bring its levels up to the level of expectation and how will this be paid for?

A blank canvas moving forward Anderson is clear on the priorities moving forward.

• Attracting investors and new businesses to the Gosford LGA. “Nothing attracts development like development and we’re putting our money where our mouth is,” he says.

Redevelopment in the Gosford CBD and around the waterfront (including Kibbleplex and the Regional Performing Arts Centre) will, according to Anderson, be catalysts for further investment.

A feasibility study is also currently underway in Somersby to assess the possibility

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of expanding the Somersby industrial area, which Anderson describes as a largely untapped “golden jewel”.

• Focus on bringing back a strong sense of community and pride by reducing our reliance on external communities.

According to Anderson, creating more local jobs will give our region’s approximately 40,000 commuters the time and energy they currently don’t have to start putting back into the local community (like coaching their child’s sports team, volunteering, playing sport, going to the gym etc.)

• Improve Council’s financial performance • Improve Council’s customer service • Strategic review of the Gosford LGA (asking the community what it wants) and

reflecting the findings on the recently gazetted Gosford LEP. A philosophy of support, collaboration and accountability Anderson says his philosophy has never been to turn the Council into a ‘yes’ council but into one that carefully assesses the merit of every project against a simple yet fundamental set of criteria. I’ve always been of the philosophy that if someone makes the effort to lodge a DA into council, they must believe it’s right. The way we will look at it is if it’s good for Gosford (LGA), good for the community and good for the Central Coast, then we will do our best to facilitate the process of making it happen.”

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Further training key to business success Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre (ABAC) Central Coast Regional Manager, Sue-Anne Brady, says smart Central Coast businesses are realising the tangible benefits of employing and training staff under the Australian Apprenticeships and traineeships program.

“Businesses that seek employees interested in the opportunity to up-skill and gain nationally recognised qualifications are ensuring they have a continuous supply of talent with expertise tailored to their needs,” Sue-Anne says.

“This not only benefits the business, but the Central Coast community at large, by growing the base of professionally-trained individuals in the region who, in turn, can offer opportunities to others.”

Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre has an office conveniently located in Tuggerah, with mobile consultants at the ready to offer advice about the choice of apprenticeships and traineeships available, suitable training providers for particular courses, and how to access government incentives.

There are apprenticeships available in more than 500 occupations at all qualification levels up to Advanced Diploma that provide nationally recognised quality training specifically developed by industry for industry.

“Many businesses may not be aware that when they hire an apprentice they could be eligible to receive incentive payments under the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive Program, while the apprentices themselves may also be able to access government support, and, in some cases, be supplied with tools for their trade,” Sue-Anne says.

“We will take care of all of the paperwork, either at the workplace or at our office, whichever is more convenient, from the initial sign up of the apprentice to the completion of training.

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Focus on outcomes for students, business, industry Hunter TAFE is the major provider of quality vocational education and training in the Central Coast Region enrolling more than 15,000 students in 180 programs, from short courses and certificates to diplomas, advanced diplomas and associate degrees. We are committed and well positioned to provide the highest quality work ready programs to meet the best interests of those who we connect with.

Our quality reputation has led to the expansion and demand of Central Coast training on three campus locations at Gosford, Wyong and Ourimbah and Centres of Excellence in Hair & Beauty and Accounting.

The co-existence of Hunter TAFE and the University of Newcastle at Ourimbah Campus epitomises the strength of the pathways between the two institutions. Students move seamlessly from TAFE to University, and many students gain a TAFE qualification during or after their University studies.

Hunter TAFE is focused on outcomes for students, industry, business and community. Our strong working relationships with these stakeholders continue to play a major role in providing a suite of programs aimed at supporting growth of the economic and social development of the Central Coast now and into the future.

Programs are customised to meet the specific needs of the region with programs looking beyond the traditional classroom, offered through a range of delivery modes, such as in the workplace, online, face to face and a combination of these, enabling each individual ease of access to training.

The Associate Degree of Accounting, launched in 2013, has again this year proved to be successful in supporting students who want a practical industry focused qualification in Accounting.

The Digital Enterprise Program facilitated by Hunter TAFE Central Coast campuses and Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) provides free group training and face-to-face support for small to medium enterprises and not-for-profit organisations to help

improve the way they do business and deliver services online.

We are developing innovative learning environments with funding from the Commonwealth NBN Project. The Digital Learning Trial will offer education to disadvantaged groups in the Central Coast in the form of an online innovative learning environment.

Furthermore our Business Health Check service enables businesses to develop their workforce as a result of collaboration and implementation of specially designed skills development programs. Last year, Hunter TAFE secured more than $1.35 million in National Workforce Development Funding (NWDF) and $2.8million in Strategic Skills Program and as a result, we have supported over 100 businesses in the Hunter and Central Coast regions to help improve their profitability.

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Study locally at UON The University of Newcastle (UON) Central Coast has delivered educational excellence to thousands of students in the region for 25 years. By choosing to study locally at the UON you have access to quality teachers, modern learning facilities and world-class researchers, without leaving the Central Coast.

Ranked in the top 3 per cent of universities in the world by QS World University Rankings 2013, and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013, the UON is a world class institution with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. UON recognises that research that has significant impact on society and produces economic growth, comes from collaborative crossdisciplinary ventures. UON Central Coast supports an active and internationally acclaimed research community, with research strengths in the areas of allied health, pancreatic cancer, marine science and coastal ecosystem management, business and innovation, food manufacturing, literature, and education.

UON is actively encouraging the formation of research and innovation clusters and hubs. An example is the Joint UON and Central Coast Food Innovation Cluster which brings together researchers from across multiple disciplines within UON as well as experts from within the Central Coast Food and Beverage sector and government members. Through the development of a framework for collaboration, the Cluster aims to create an environment where new opportunities for innovative solutions and research breakthroughs can be generated and translated into practise for the benefit of the Food and Beverage sector.

Located at Ourimbah, the UON Central Coast campus offers 16 single undergraduate degrees and two combined degrees in a range of disciplines with unique programs and majors including exercise and sport science, marine science, podiatry, oral health and

food science and human nutrition. Programs in health, education and the arts, science and information technology, and business are also offered at the campus, creating a robust academic framework to support the region’s growth.

Improving access to tertiary education opportunities is an important focus for UON. A new presence in Gosford will deliver courses targeted to meet the skills gaps and boost participation in university study in the region. The facility will also house a ‘research and innovation hub’ where our academic and postgraduate researchers can connect with local business to share ideas and foster new knowledge.

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CCBR February Cocktail Evening CCBR held their first Cocktail Event of 2014 at Riverside Park West Gosford with some forty guests seeing first hand the new Tower Building opened late last year.

Guests also learned of CCBRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Digital Strategy which we will be implementing over the next few months.

Catering was by Jimmy G.

Bill Low, John Taylor and Maxeine McKeon

Matthew Gibbens and Michael Dick

Vicky and John Turnell and Sharryn Brownlee

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Government comes good on Gosford Mayor of Gosford City, Councillor Lawrie McKinna said the announcements are a big win for the local community. These two announcements are of major importance to the Gosford CBD, they will drive the rejuvenation of the Gosford CBD, with benefits to be felt across the entire LGA.” Further support for development in the city has come in the form of an announcement by Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks MP that a federal government agency will be relocated to the waterfront precinct, bringing with it local economic and employment opportunities.

“With the SSS in place, the CCRDC can now initiate the first stages of the redevelopment of the Gosford Public School site.

continued from page 7

“Council is supportive of the proposed multi staged development as it will allow each stage to be managed in consultation with those involved and the broader community,” Clr. McKinna said.

Gosford City Council General Manager Paul Anderson said, “Declaring the Gosford Waterfront Precinct a SSS is further support from the State Government to position Gosford City as the capital of the Central Coast. This classification will assist in promoting appropriate development along the waterfront site stimulating investment in new commercial and retail uses.

“The commitment to relocate a federal government agency demonstrates the united vision of all levels of government for

Mid year start for Imperial Shopping Centre refurb ment that is sure to help retailers attract customers, but perhaps equally important is the impact the centre will have in rejuvenating the street scape that surrounds the centre.

Contemporary facade treatments will create a fresh character, emphasizing entry points and helping to activate the footpaths.

Other design features include integration of the Erina St bus stop with a series of new awnings that offer improved weather protection, improved landscaping and after hours lighting that create a more attractive as well as a safer environment.

Consultation with Gosford Council was undertaken as part of the design process.

The development application was lodged with Council in November last year and was approved some 26 days later after a comprehensive review by Council's officers.

continued from page 15

As architects, we welcomed the collaborative spirit that was offered by Council and resulted in such a successful outcome.

The Imperial Shopping Centre was built in 1972 and was the first enclosed retail shopping centre on the Central Coast. The Centre held iconic status throughout the whole Central Coast region as a shopping destination. That situation changed in the mid 1980’s when satellite shopping precincts began to emerge with the development of Deepwater Plaza and Erina Fair.

While the Centre has withstood the impact of considerable competition during this period, Centre owner, Paul Lederer, acknowledges “it has come time to implement a comprehensive refurbishment of the Centre in order to maintain its appeal and enable a continued contribution to the strength of the Gosford CBD”.

the redevelopment of Gosford,” he said.

“These announcements, along with a newly gazetted LEP mean that a number of key factors are now in place to instigate real change in our region.

“Council has been proactive about stimulating business and economic activity in the area and has also gone out for Expressions of Interest for use of land along the waterfront not included within the boundaries of the SSS. “I am excited to see these tangible steps being made toward the redevelopment of the Gosford Waterfront in support of our work to restore investor confidence in our city,” Mr Anderson said.

Big increase in DA’s for Wyong Council continued from page 9

“While the International economy has unfortunately caused the closures of Kellogg's and Bluetongue Brewery recently these figures prove that, on a local scale, people have the confidence to invest in our area.”

Council has also made the process easier for applications to be lodged.

“The popularity of electronic lodgement of applications remains on the rise,” Mayor Eaton said.

“During the December period, about 30 per cent of applications arrived electronically.”

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Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is usually the husband.

When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first: the truck, the car, email, fishing, always something more important to me.

Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with tiny pair of sewing scissors.

I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a few minutes. when i came out again I handed her a toothbrush.

“When you finish cutting the grass,” I said, “you might as well sweep the drive-way.”

The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.

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The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up over the curb, and stopped just inches from a large plate glass window.

For a few moments everything was silent in the cab, and then the still shaking driver said, “I’m sorry but you scared the daylights out of me”.

The frightened passenger apologized to the driver and said he didn’t realize a mere tap on the shoulder could frighten him so much.

The driver replied, “No, no, I’m sorry, it’s entirely my fault. Today is my first day driving a cab. I’ve been driving a hearse for the last 25 years”.

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