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THURSDAY, 6 JULY 2023
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Be part of the plastic pollution solution July is plastic-free month, a global campaign to raise awareness about plastic pollution and ways we can minimise its use in our everyday lives. The global campaign started in Australia in 2011 and is organised by the Plastic Free Foundation. The movement stops about 300 million kilograms of plastic pollution entering waste sites and the environment each year in Australia. Last year 3.3 million Australians and 140 million people worldwide were involved in the campaign. Federal Member for Robertson Gordon Reid and other Federal Members from across Australia have united to support the
Simple steps can be taken to reduce plastic
campaign. “I am passionate about reducing my plastic use and I know that a lot of people living
on the Central Coast are also looking for ways to reduce their plastic use,” Reid said. “Simple steps can be taken to
reduce our plastic footprint, such as choosing to bring your own re-useable bags to the shopping centre or bringing a re-useable coffee cup to your local café instead of using a plastic cup”. “Every effort to reduce plastic means less waste ending up in our waste management sites or natural environment. “I encourage people living on the Central Coast to be mindful of their plastic use during July and help reduce its impact on our sensitive environment.” To learn more about Plastic Free July and the Plastic Free Foundation, visit: https://www. plasticfreejuly.org Source: Federal Member for Robertson, Gordon Reid
Vandalism spree sees public toilets closed A vandalism spree involving everything from deliberately lit fires to smears of faeces has forced the closure of several public toilets, with Central Coast Council calling for witnesses from the community. Council Director of Infrastructure Services Boris Bolgoff said community spaces and facilities were targeted by a senseless spree of vandalism over the weekend July 1-2, forcing the closure of some public and disabled toilets during the peak school holiday period and requiring expensive clean-up and repairs. Bolgoff said seven public toilet amenities were vandalised, with three requiring temporary closure because of fire damage. “Council staff have already assessed, cleaned-up and reopened some of the facilities, however, some public toilets at The Entrance and Long Jetty were so badly damaged that sections of the facilities will be
IN MEMORIAM
MORRIS,
Allan Geoffrey 02.08.1949 – 29.06.2023 Aged 73 years Late of Cundletown, formerly of Narara Loved husband of Leah. Father of Rodney and Michael (dec.). Step-father to Ailie. Family and friends of Allan are respectfully advised that he passed away peacefully last Thursday. In accordance with his wishes a private cremation has taken place.
Fire damage to the disabled toilet at Saltwater Creek, Long Jetty
temporarily closed until the extensive repair work can be undertaken,” he said. Vandalised public toilets which are temporarily closed due to fire damage are at Gladstan Ave, Long Jetty; Saltwater Creek, Long Jetty; and Picnic Point, The Entrance. Other vandalised public toilet facilities, which have since been reopened, include: Wiles Ave, Wamberal Beach, where glass was broken and spread throughout the facility; BATO Yard skate park, Bateau Bay, which was littered with graffiti; Mackenzie Reserve, Budgewoi, where faeces were thrown; and Hot Water Outlet, San Remo, which was also subjected to graffiti. “When Council’s facilities are targeted the community is disadvantaged, not only from the closure of the facility and reduced aesthetics of the area, but also from the diversion of Council funds from community projects to clean and repair the damage,” Bolgoff said. “These mindless attacks cost ratepayers money, cost our staff time and disrupt the public and visitors during these school holidays from using our
facilities. “We are calling on the community to help apprehend these vandals and report any witnessed anti-social behaviour or vandalism to police.” Anyone with information about the incidents is urged to contact Police, Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or reporting online. Report any crimes in progress to Police by calling 000 (triple zero). Community members can report to Council any damage to public toilets, sports facilities, community recreation spaces and facilities by calling customer service on 4306 7900, or via Council’s online customer service centre. Administrator Rik Hart said vandalism and damage of this type cost Council a significant amount each year. “The cost to Council to repair this latest damage is estimated to be $20,000,” he said. “Vandalism is an issue of community concern that takes away much-needed financial support from other services that Council can deliver for the Central Coast community.
“We want to reduce the level of vandalism in our community so that money can be used as intended – to deliver projects and services that our community needs, wants and values.” “Anyone with information of these incidents is encouraged to report it to the police”. Source: Central Coast Council
IN MEMORIAM
MAGUIRE,
Kevin James 10.05.1932 – 04.07.2023 Aged 91 years Late of Point Clare Loved son of Elizabeth and James (both dec.) Dear friend of Ken and Marie and family. Friends of Kevin are invited to attend his funeral service to be held in the Rose Chapel at Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park, Palmdale Road, Palmdale, on Wednesday 12 July 2023 commencing at 10.00 am.