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THURSDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2023
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East Gosford land goes back on asset sales list A Council-owned block of land at East Gosford is to be returned to the asset sales list after a brief hiatus while it was used for staff training. The lot, at 9 Russell Drysdale St, was originally included as part of Tranche 3 of Central Coast Council’s Assets Sales Program on April 27, 2021, following community consultation completed on May 28. The responses included 1,333 submissions via an online survey and 611 emails and letters. On July 27, Council resolved not to continue with the sale process due to the site’s continued use at the time as a Council training facility. However, Council did resolve at that time to sell the adjoining Council-owned land at 3 Albert St, East Gosford to St Joseph’s
A map showing the location of the East Gosford block
Catholic College. Training at the site is now being phased out and alternative training facilities are being used.
The block is informally known as the East Gosford Training Room. A report to Council’s January 24 meeting said the sale was
not identified as being contentious during the community consultation in 2021 and Council did not receive any specific adverse
feedback regarding the proposed sale. “The land can now be returned to the sale process,” the report said. “In keeping with the current use of the site and taking into account the education and training facilities on the adjacent site, it is considered that preference should be given as part of the sale process to a party that will undertake to use the land for education and training related purposes.” Council resolved to dispose of the land for not less than the market value as determined by an independent valuer with the sale process to be conducted through an EOI process managed via a suitably qualified real estate agency. A plea from resident Zina Harije in the public forum prior to the meeting for Council to retain the land fell on deaf ears. Harije, who was herself
trained at the site in 2010 as a Council employee, suggested the site should be kept in community hands with options for third party leasing arrangements for education and training purposes to be sought. “With the amount of parcels within the asset sales tranche listings it is absurd for staff to consider this site not be contentious within the community,” she said. “Within the past 12 years Council has invested funds to improve and maintain this site. “I believe that this site should be maintained and considered for community purpose and if Council still needs funds in the future then it should be put up for consideration once we have elected representatives.” Source: Central Coast Council meeting and public forum, Jan 24
New real estate agency for Saratoga Chris Roumanous is set to take the real estate offering in the Saratoga region to the next level, since partnering with Australasia’s largest real estate brand to create Ray White RPG. Roumanous has bought the business from principal Gabe Vass to set it on a path of growth and expansion, building upon an already stellar legacy. Having worked in real estate since he was a teenager with his uncle, Ray White veteran
principal Tony Roumanous of Ray White Bankstown, Roumanous has had a lengthy career across multiple functions of real estate. “I studied property valuation at university and worked for Colliers in sales, before deciding to do something different to the family business of real estate,” he said. “I started a marketing and graphic design company which allowed me to still work in the sector. “I moved up to Avoca Beach
nine years ago and fell in love with the area; the stars aligned when I met Gabe and started discussing aspirations to grow the business.” Roumanous said the existing team has created a great legacy and built an excellent reputation in the area and he was excited to branch out into new areas. “Ray White has been part of my life since I was a kid, and even if I didn’t have the family connections, I would not choose another brand to open
IN MEMORIAM
CLEMOW,
Ronald James “RON” Aged 66 years
Notice of 1080 program The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is conducting a ground baiting program in Bouddi National Park and Rileys Island Nature Reserve from Wednesday 1 February until Friday 31 March 2023.
my business with,” he said. “The brand recognition and trust from locals in the area is very important to me, as well as the superior technology offered by Ray White.” Roumanous said not many people knew about Saratoga, which he described as a slice of paradise, but when they discover it, they often don’t leave. “There are only 2,500 dwellings in the three core suburbs that we are operating in, so it is incredibly tightly held and sought after,” he said. “It is a stunning coastal town; a lot of properties have their own jetties and beautiful water views. “The streets are wide, clean and family friendly. “It is like one big village.” Roumanous said he plans to offer technology, speed and efficiency, while maintaining real and raw communication with clients, and a genuine love
Chris Roumanous
for the area. “We will be looking to recruit more agents in the future; however we want to keep a family business feel and service the community in a personal way,” he said. Ray White New South Wales CEO Andrew McCulloch congratulated Roumanous on the opening of Ray White RPG. “We are thrilled that Chris has
decided to come back home and join us,” he said. “He is set to amplify the real estate offering in the Saratoga region, and I am looking forward to seeing what he achieves for his local community.” Source: Media release, Jan 25 Ray White RPG
The operation will use 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program is designed to minimise predator impact on wildlife, especially threatened species.
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Please contact the Local Girrakool NPWS area office for further information on (02) 4320 4200. 02 4324 1533
1. Optus and Vodafone plan to upgrade the existing telecommunications facility below through the addition of new equipment: S1210 – Bateau Bay-O: On the existing advertising sign at the above address. The proposal involves: • The installation of three (3) new Optus 5G antennas and three (3) new Vodafone 5G antennas (six in total) on the new mount • The reuse of three (3) existing Optus 5G antennas • The replacement of four (4) existing panel antennas with four (4) new panel antennas for Optus and Vodafone (four in total) on the new mount; All new antennas will measure no more than 2.8m in length • The installation and reconfiguration of ancillary equipment including remote radio units (RRUs), GPS antennas, antenna mounts, cabling and other associated equipment necessary for the proper function of the proposed facility
Signs will be located at the entry to the baiting location. Domestic pets are not permitted into NSW National Parks managed land. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
2. Optus and Vodafone regard the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. The proposed infrastructures will be in compliance with the ACMA EME regulatory arrangements.
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Family and friends are warmly invited to a celebration of Ron’s life, to be held in the Hillside Chapel at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park, Palmdale Road, Palmdale on Monday 6th February, 2023 commencing at 1.30pm
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT BAY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE, 12 BAY VILLAGE RD, BATEAU BAY NSW 2261 WITH 5G
3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information requests and/or comments should be directed to Ventia: M. Community.Consultation@ventia.com N. Ventia, 80 Pacific Highway, North Sydney NSW 2060 Ph: (02) 9834 7229 W. www.rfnsa.com.au/2261007 We will accept comments on the proposed upgrade until 5pm Tuesday, 21st February 2023.