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P4 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 7, 2013
Roads closed for Berkeley Vale Rd upgrade yong Council is preparing to undertaker major road works in the Berkeley Vale area this November, meaning a number of roads will be closed.
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Berkeley Rd was closed to all traffic from the intersection of Bundeena Rd to Enterprise Dr on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, between 7am and 5pm due to the beginning stages of the road improvements. Construction manager Mr Stuart Baverstock said the area will be signposted and diversions will be placed along the roads while construction is occurring. “Plans are in place to widen the rest of the road to make it safer for
motorists and cyclists,” Mr Baverstock said. “But before we start this stage of the project, we need to do site preparation works. “This stage of the road upgrade will begin early next year and will continue on from works done last year. “This includes a new road surface, drainage and wider travel lanes.” The $4.7 million upgrade of Berkeley Rd has been split into stages and began in 2008. This section of the
project will cost $1.28 million and has been made possible through the additional funds raised by the special rate variation from 1 July this year. In an attempt to cause as little inconvenience as possible to residents and road users, council has advised that they are hoping to carry out the works as quickly as possible.
San Remo Neighbourhood Centre is Super Community of the Year
Media release, 25 Oct 2013 Wyong Shire Council
Councillors push for amendments to tree policy yong councillors Greg Best, Adam Troy and Lloyd Taylor are set to propose amendments to council’s current tree policy at the upcoming ordinary council meeting of Wednesday, November 13.
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The office of
Mrs Karen McNamara MP Member for Dobell
Is now open at:
Shop E1, Westfield Tuggerah Cobbs Road TUGGERAH NSW 2259
AG79442
Contact Details: Tel: (02) 4351 0837 Fax: (02) 4351 1487 Postal: PO Box 3763, Tuggerah NSW 2259 Email: karen.mcnamara.mp@aph.gov.au We are open 9AM-5PM, Monday-Friday
Should the amendments be accepted, it is hoped the residential tree removal process will be streamlined and hazards minimised. Amendments to the long-standing policy include a motion to allow the owners of residential land of 1000 square metres or less the right to remove a single tree in any 12 month period. The tree must be deemed to be hazardous to life or property. “This will be the most significant change to the tree policy in 20 years and will address the many hundreds of inquiries and complaints we receive each and every year,” Cr Best said. The proposed amendments will still stipulate that approval from council will be required in the event where more than one tree is identified to be hazardous to life or property. Rebecca Wallisch, 31 Oct 2013 Interviewee: Cr Greg Best
Winners embracing their awards at the Regional Achievement and Community Awards night
he San Remo Neighbourhood Centre has been awarded the Prime Super Community of the Year Award (population under 15,000) at this year’s Regional Achievement and Community Awards night held on Saturday, October 26, at Newcastle Leagues Club.
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The San Remo Neighbourhood Centre is supported by a team of 55 volunteers who contribute their time and skills towards the daily operation of the centre. Volunteers aim to listen and respond to
local community issues, while the centre acts as a hub where individuals can obtain information and build connections. The presentation gala dinner saw 10 winners from NSW and the ACT take home awards.
Each winner received $5,000 in prize money and a glass trophy. Media release, 23 Oct 2013 Teesha Cupples, NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards
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