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Sale of Kiar Ridge land marks the end of the first regional airport LL, a major real estate investment company, has been engaged by Central Coast Council to sell a landmark 87.95 hectares of land at Kiar Ridge.

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The land was acquired by the former Wyong Council from Terrace Towers in June 2014 for $10 million and became the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport with the capacity to expand to the status of an interstate and international terminal.

The site is situated immediately west of the M1 motorway and bounded by Hue Hue and Sparks Rds. According to JLL, the site includes 56 hectares of DA-approved developable industrial land in a 69 lot masterplan.

If developed, the land would yield a total floor area of 556,400 square metres.

According to Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group, the purchase price paid by the Wyong Council in 2014 was double the NSW Valuer General’s valuation and the land was purchased without obtaining an independent valuation.

At the time of acquiring the land, former mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM said: “There is no demand for industrial land as has been proved by the fact that the existing Terrace Tower land has been vacant and undeveloped for at least seven years.”

An expressions of interest sign has been erected on the land acquired by Wyong Council in 2014 as the site for a Central Coast regional airport

The land is zoned IN1 for industrial use and E2 Environmental and is now being sold as a site for industrial development.

Expressions of interest close on Thursday, August 25.

Central Coast Council’s newlyappointed group leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, was general manager of the Terrace Towers group before he was appointed director of property and economic development by Wyong Council in January 2015.

Kiar Ridge was abandoned as the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport

by Wyong Council in a confidential council session in October 2015.

The history of Wyong Council’s proposal to develop an airport at Kiar Ridge was revealed in the confidential business

paper discussed by councillors on October 28.

“Investigations into the proposed CCRA [Central Coast Regional Airport] Kiar Ridge site indicate that the development cost is very high due to property acquisition and site preparation costs to remove Kiar Ridge,” said the confidential report, prepared by the council’s Property and Economic Development directorate.

“The site also carries significant ecological obligations for council with an Environmental Offset requirement of the order of 1,400 hectares,” the confidential report said.

According to the report, financial modelling indicated that the Kiar Ridge proposal would not have generated a positive cash flow within the first 15 years of operation.

The confidential business paper outlined

the history behind council’s acquisition of the Kiar Ridge land.

“In March 2012, the State and Federal Government’s second Sydney Airport Site Selection Study… identified Wallarah as one of five potential Type 1 (International) airport sites.

“Council subsequently included the proposed airport site at Kiar Ridge in the Draft 2013 Wyong LEP,” the confidential report to Wyong Council said.

“The Wallarah site proposal was not feasible as it crossed the Local Government boundary, required the realignment of the M1 motorway and had some terrain issues which would affect runway suitability.”

As a result, Wyong Council concluded the airport proposal required further investigation and

was subsequently taken back out of the 2013 LEP. Council then resolved to investigate the feasibility of a smaller domestic and regional airport at Kiar Ridge.

“Investigations have included site proving and engineering cost estimates, passenger demand forecasts, ecological studies, preliminary master planning, community consultation plan and economic impact studies,” the report said.

“The 2013 Central Coast Regional Airport Project Plan established the airport development as a significant catalyst for economic development and employment generation,” it said.

In June 2015, council also endorsed the investigation of alternative options including “do nothing” and developing the existing aerodrome at Warnervale.

In March 2015, Wyong Council took over the management and operation of Warnervale Airport from the Central Coast Aero Club.

The aero club had managed the site for 25 years and the new deed provided for council acquisition of the aero club’s property on the airport, with provisions to relocate its facilities to another site on the airport.

The alternative option to develop Warnervale which resulted in the Kiar Ridge land being listed for sale, was not deemed to offer “the longterm capability of the CCRA Kiar Ridge site

for the operation of larger aircraft” but “it could be viably developed into a significant regional airport offering regional intrastate and interstate airline services.”

The October 28 confidential meeting subsequently determined to abandon the Kiar Ridge site for an airport and focus on moving forward with developing a general aviation hub and regional airport at Warnervale.

A further $6 million has been allocated in the 2016-17 budget for stage 1 development of the Warnevale Airport western precinct and acquisition of eastern land for the airport development.

Speaking after a recent Central Coast Council meeting, Mr Dowling said the development of the regional airport at Warnervale provided opportunities for employment growth.

“It has always been the intention of this council to acquire a strong general aviation hub including aircraft repair, design and providing hangars for general aviation,” Mr Dowling said.

He said demand for such services outside of Sydney was strong.

Media release, Jun 14, 2015 Wyong Council media Website, Jul 18, 2016 http://rca.jll.com.au/ property-land+developmentnsw--502012306 Agenda item 7.1, Oct 28, 2016 Wyong Council ordinary meeting Interview notes, Jun 29, 2016 Mike Dowling, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Development approval of Australian Taxation Office building deferred

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he Joint R e g i o n a l Planning Panel (JRPP) deferred its decision on whether or not to approve the development of the Australian Taxation Office building on part of the former Gosford Public School site.

The JRPP, including its two new delegates for the Central Coast Council, Mr Bob Ward and Mr Ken Greenwald, held its public meeting in the former Gosford Council’s chambers in Mann St Gosford on Thursday, June 9.

Eleven people addressed the panel, most to express their opposition to the development.

Mr David Abrahams, former chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast, said: “The people in this room are Gosford’s champions, they are no rabble to be dismissed.”

He said hundreds of residents had been involved in two processes to articulate a vision for the waterfront (Our City Our Future) “and I think we

The Doma design for the ATO building right of the historic Arts School building looking from the corner of Mann St and Georgiana Tce that the building was to be located at the “front door of Gosford and the Central Coast.

“What is located on that site has clearly got to

“This is a loss of crown land by stealth to private ownership” nailed it”.

According to Mr Abrahams, the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation then chose to set aside the documents that articulated that vision and focused on selling the land of the former Gosford Public School on behalf of the state government.

He said Gosford Council’s executive had also set aside the documents that articulated the community’s shared vision for the waterfront.

Mr Jack Lloyd of Umina said his concerns were

be a building that gives something to the character of the city and has to be incorporated into the planning of the city,” Mr Lloyd said.

Mr Lloyd also questioned whether the allocated 106 car spaces were enough.

“The 106 car spaces is nothing like the provision allowed in other cities for mixed developments, it is way short of the parking provision that is normally made.

Ms Joy Cooper called the proposed development an “ugly box of building.

“This building will not link the CBD to the waterfront … it will create an area of isolated and lonely street frontage.”

She said the building could be reduced in floor space to comply with parking requirements.

Another speaker, Ms Power, said that as a resident of Gosford, she was interested in its future and had read as widely as she could.

“All documents for the school removal clearly show the site as intended for a cultural and performing arts precinct,” she said.

This is a loss of crown land by stealth to private ownership.

“In reality this site is iconic and a local significant site at the very least,” she said.

Mr Kevin Armstrong, representing Crown Land Our Land, Gosford, said an ATO building on any other

location in the Gosford CBD would have had the same impact on employment to the area.

He called the proposed extension of Baker St: “Something that is not at all certain at this current time”.

Mr Armstrong said ownership of the site remained “somewhat in doubt”.

spoke as a representative of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance Inc. As an architect, Ms Teraz outlined areas where the development application did not meet the requirements of the Development Control Plan and considerations of the risk ground water could pose to the building’s basement and structure.

“How did the site undergo the process of going from being a state significant site to having no master plan at all?”

“The best information I can find is that it was dedicated and supposedly removed in the 1970s using the Just Terms in Compensation Act that didn’t come into place until 1990s,” he said.

Ms Angelique Teraz

She questioned how the development’s disruption to ground water would be managed and its impact on surrounding properties.

“How did the site undergo the process of going from being a state significant site to having no master plan at

all?” she asked.

She said Gosford Waterfront Alliance Inc. called for “an entire analysis to retain delivery of an active mixed use precinct, to promote the waterfront and Gosford as a destination that would include a regional performing arts centre, regional park and public wharf facilities.”

A barrister, Mr Matthew Fraser, who principally practiced in the NSW Land and Environment Court, spoke against the DA on the basis that it underdeveloped the site.

“What struck me, when I read the assessment report, was that there was 24 metres of undeveloped air space,” Mr Fraser said.

He said that air space could be used for additional development or to make up the car parking shortfall.

According to Mr Fraser, one of the objectives of the current B4 mixed use zoning for the site was to enliven the Gosford waterfront.

“I suggest to the panel that that objective is not met by this development, throwing away air space when this site has uninterrupted views of waterfront.

“I suggest it would be of great difficulty for you to conclude this development was in line with the objectives of the zone.”

Mr Fraser said extending Baker St for overflow parking was not in the public’s interest.

“It does not behove a public department, in endorsing a proposal by a private developer, to endorse non-compliance, when you could have compliance so easily by better design of the development,” he said.

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Wyong rates to increase by 6.9 per cent he former Wyong Council determined at one of its last meetings to take the final year of its special rate variation (SRV) out of its draft 2016-17 operational plan, but the new Central Coast Council has decided to continue to charge the SRV in 2016-17.

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In essence, this decision by the new council means that Wyong rates will increase by up to 6.9 per cent instead of 3 per cent in 2016-17.

Road upgrades (general) In June 2013, the NSW Improving your local parks and Independent Pricing and environment program funding $3million Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) determined $491,200 Blackspot funding council’s application for EDSAAC Grandstand $1,060,000 $2million a special rate variation.

Better Beach access for the disabled $2million The IPART $1.5million Wyong Hospital Upgrade determination at the M1 Productivity Package $195million* time said: “We have CCTV cameras $205,000 determined that Wyong Hospital equipment $100,000 Council may increase $2.2million Kamira funding its general income … resulting in a cumulative $300,000 (over increase of 30.59 per cent Central Coast Community Legal Centre three years) over the next four years, Berkeley Vale Oval $75,000 or 17.6 per cent above the $3million Tuggerah Lakes Estuary rate peg.

Bateau Bay PCYC $50,000 “These annual up to $60million Roads rescue Package increases incorporate Footpaths $2.5million the rate peg to which Totals: $269,610,000 $21,171,200 the council would * Already in Federal Budget from 2013 otherwise be entitled,” the determination said. oth major parties, Liberal and Labor, have been making promises At the time, that rate to spend money on key projects for Dobell throughout the election peg was projected to sit campaign. around 3 per cent, in line with official inflation To make it easier for -O-Meter will also give general information about forecasts.

Based on IPART’s voters to see the totals readers a list of what to the Dobell electorate, the pledged and what they look out for in the future location of polling booths projections, that annual are for, Wyong Regional to keep track of how as well as the latest and increase in general Chronicle has put together many promises have been final information from all income for the 2016-17 a list of pledges made by kept by the winning party. the parties as they relate financial year would be both major parties since Our major election to Dobell begins on page over $5 million.

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of Wyong Council, councillors determined that they wished to give a dividend back to the community by not collecting the SRV in its final year.

That would have resulted in rates in the former Wyong local government area increasing by the IPART rate peg of 3 per cent only, and not by the SRV. According to the minutes from the April 27 meeting of Wyong Council, councillors moved to remove the final year of the special rate variation of 6.9 per cent from its draft strategic plan and replace it with a rate increase capped at 3 per cent.

During the debate over whether to collect the SRV or not, some councillors argued that the decision should have been sent to the Office of Local Government to ensure a decision not to collect the SRV would be in line with the merger guidelines that decisions of the former Wyong Council were subject to in the period before the merger.

According to the minutes, instead of

seeking advice from the Office of Local Government, councillors noted that they considered the merger guidelines and formed the view they did not apply and stated its reasons why.

However, since the formation of the Central Coast Council and dissolution of the former Wyong council, the decision regarding the special rate variation has been reversed.

In a media conference following the Central Coast Council’s June 8 ordinary meeting, CEO Mr Rob Noble said: “That was an expression of intent by the former Wyong Council.

“It hadn’t actually been adopted by virtue of the fact the former Wyong Council never did adopt its operational plan for 2016-17,” he said.

“So the new operational plan incorporates the proposed original SRV. “It will be on public exhibition (but not advertised in this newspaper) and we will wait for the public’s feedback on that,” he said.

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Anne Charlton, Labor candidate for Robertson

Federal member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has promised Peninsula rail commuters free wifi at Woy Woy train station and continuous mobile coverage all the way to Sydney if she is re-elected and the Coalition Government is returned.

Peninsula Election Promises 2016 Promise

Candidates Anne Charlton Lucy Wicks Liberal Labor $60 million* $2.75 million $2.5 million $2 million $500,000 $1.2 million** $60 million#

Wi Fi at train stations and continuous mobile coverage for commute to Sydney Footnotes:

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*Funding to be shared between Robertson and Dobell but predominantly Robertson ** Unspecified share of funding for Umina from statewide allocation # Unspecified share of funding for Peninsula from statewide allocation ^ To be shared between all Central Coast train stations from Woy Woy to Wyong and all mobile blackspots along rail corridor

Election promises tabulated Both Liberal and Labor Parties have been making promises to spend money on key projects for the Peninsula during the election campaign.

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“We will invest to upgrade and build telecommunications infrastructure to improve the lives of one in four of the adult workforce who commute long distances by train each day,” Ms Wicks said.

More than 30 kilometres of rail between Wyong and Hornsby are black spots where commuters currently face little or no mobile data coverage, according to Ms Wicks.

The Coalition would invest $12 million to provide continuous intrain mobile coverage along the rail corridor between Wyong and Sydney as well as wifi at each train station.

“This will improve the lives of thousands of Peninsula residents who leave home before dawn each day and return after dark,” said Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

“It will make work time more productive, enhance leisure time and help families and friends connect,” Mr Turnbull said.

“And it’s happening because local Member Lucy Wicks, after spending hundreds of hours talking to commuters, told me this was one of the most practical things we could do for families on the Central

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The Federal Minister for Communications, Mr Mitch Fifield, said the Coalition understood that reliable mobile coverage was crucial for productivity.

“The Coalition understands the importance of reliable mobile coverage so commuters can get work done and stay in touch with family or the office,” Mr Fifield said.

Ms Wicks said the commitment was a game-changer which would directly benefit thousands of people every day.

“This is a major, innovative commitment from the Turnbull Government which will mean more of our hard-working commuters can stay connected for longer on the daily commute, which can be a four to five hour round trip to Sydney or Newcastle,” Mrs Wicks said.

The $12 million commitment was expected to leverage an additional $4 million investment from the NSW Government, Ms Wicks said.

There would be an expression of interest process for mobile network providers to bid for the funding.

“A re-elected Turnbull Coalition will work with the NSW Government to provide in-kind assistance to deliver the wifi and improved mobile coverage, facilitating access to land along the rail corridor and helping facilitate planning approvals for new infrastructure,” Ms Wicks said.

Media release, 23 Jun 2016, Tim Sowden, Office of Lucy Wicks

Labor promises major infrastructure upgrades The Peninsula could see major infrastructure upgrades if Labor was elected to government, according to Labor’s Candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton.

Ms Charlton has announced a $60 million roads package.

She said the Peninsula would get the most benefit from the Roads Rescue Package, with more than 40 roads in Woy Woy,

Umina, Ettalong and Booker Bay funded under a Labor Government compared with the Liberal’s commitment of $2.75 million for just three roads: one in Umina and two in Booker Bay. “This announcement is proof of Labor’s commitment to not only improving infrastructure on the Peninsula but also creating jobs to drive the economy for the next generation,” Ms Charlton said.

“In three years, all the Liberals have done is cut the ribbon on

roads that Labor funded.

“Lucy Wicks has not listened to the concerns of locals about the state of their roads and only came up with $2.75 million for Peninsula roads,” she added.

According to Ms Charlton, the commitment by Labor recognised the neglect of important issues that the people of the Peninsula have endured at the hands of successive Liberal representatives at local, state and federal levels.

“Labor will fix what has now

become a patchwork of badly maintained roads,” Ms Charlton said.

“This significant investment will keep motorists, cyclists and pedestrians safe.

“The flood-prone Peninsula is beset by a backlog of legacy roadworks further exacerbating safety problems and congestion in the area.

“These issues must be fixed and only Labor will take action on the Peninsula to grow jobs and the

economy, to improve the efficient movement of small business, to meet tourist expectations, boost the local economy, and keep our pedestrians moving safely around our beautiful suburbs.

“Only Labor is listening to the people of Robertson to make investments that put people first,” Ms Charlton concluded.

Media release, 21 Jun 2016 Rhys Zorro, Australian Labor Party

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he 2016-17 NSW Budget has invested in health facilities, schools, transport and roads to ensure the Central Coast remains a great place to live and work, according to parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald.

Mr MacDonald said the Central Coast was a growing region and the NSW Government was committed to ensuring it received its fair share of quality infrastructure and services to support its growth.

Key highlights from the 2016-17 NSW Budget included: $118.1 million to continue the Gosford Hospital redevelopment and $15 million to commence the Gosford Hospital Car Park; and, completion of the upgrade to Point Clare Public School, with $7 million allocated.

“This budget demonstrates the NSW Government’s commitment to delivering the best patient care on the Central Coast, with a huge $133 million towards the $348 million redevelopment of Gosford Hospital – the biggest budget investment in regional health infrastructure across the State,” said member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch.

Other infrastructure projects funded in the 2016-17 Budget include: $5.9 million for local road upgrades and improvements; $1.5 million

to continue planning the upgrade of the intersection of Empire Bay Dve and Scenic Rd and Cochrane St, Kincumber; $500,000 to plan a future upgrade to Terrigal Dve between Chetwynd Rd and Duffy’s Rd; $400,000 design of traffic lights on Terrigal Dve and Tarragal Glen Ave, Erina (current roundabout at Erina Fair/McDonalds), to improve local connections and support active transport; and, $500,000 drainage upgrade on Central Coast Hwy at Wamberal.

However, according to the shadow minister for the

Central Coast, Mr David Harris, crucial projects on the Central Coast have been ignored in the NSW Government’s latest budget.

Mr Harris and member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith, have criticised the budget’s lack of funding for key Central Coast infrastructure.

“Mike Baird has shown the Central Coast is not a priority for his government by failing to fund upgrades to local schools, TAFEs and train stations,” Mr Harris said.

According to Mr Harris: “The NSW Government continues to over promise and under deliver when it comes to providing for the families on the Central Coast, despite the rivers of stamp duty gold flowing into

treasury coffers from the property boom.

“The Budget fails to address elective surgery waiting lists or cut waiting times in Central Coast emergency departments,” Mr Harris said.

“In the January to March 2016 quarterly reporting period, 830 patients waited longer than seven and a half hours in the Gosford Hospital emergency department.

“There was no mention of funding for the most rundown schools on the Coast including: Kincumber High School with a maintenance backlog of $1.38 million; Erina High with $1.35 million; and Henry Kendall High with $1.11 million.

“There is not a single cent for Hunter TAFE Central Coast campuses in this year’s budget,” Mr Harris said.

“The Baird Government has broken its 2015 election promise of $12 million in funding for the development of the Gosford Regional Performing Arts Centre,” Mr Harris said.

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Council milks Peninsula

abor’s Ms Emma McBride secured the seat of Dobell and returned Commission, Dobell had Christian Democratic Member for Dobell.

“I spent this campaign the electorate to its Labor roots after ousting incumbent Liberal a 79.96 per cent turnout Party with 2,128 votes out listening to our and a 5.71 per cent and 2.59 per cent.

MP Ms Karen McNamara at the polls on July 2.

With 89,339 votes counted, a 7.62 per cent swing vote placed Ms McBride firmly ahead of Ms McNamara with 55.6 per cent of the vote to 44.4 per cent on a two party preferred basis as of 4.30pm on July 4.

Ms McBride, who lost the 2013 election to Ms McNamara by 1000 votes, dedicated her victory to her father, former Member for the Entrance and Minister for Gaming and Racing, Mr Grant McBride and said she would endeavour to reflect his approach to politics in her own.

“In the 2013 election I was a candidate for 28 days.

“This time around, I was able to spend six months out listening to our community and talking to families on the Coast about what they wanted to see in their local representative.

“Labor made strong commitments to funding our healthcare and hospitals as well as delivering needs based funding for our schools.

“I am excited to be part of a team who are committed to improving health and educational

outcomes for our community.

“My father was a well-respected local representative for our community and fought hard to get the funding and outcomes the Central Coast deserved during his time as the State Member for The Entrance.

“I saw from a young age what it takes to work hard to represent your community.

“He always put the community first and that's what I would like to do as well,” Ms McBride said.

According to the Australian Electoral

informal vote.

First preference count voting for Dobell placed Ms McBride and the Australian Labor Party ahead with 37,082 votes and 44.02 per cent of the vote.

Second was Ms McNamara and the Liberals with 31,343 and 37.21 per cent.

Third place surprised many with Mr Carter Edwards of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation receiving 7,169 and 8.51 per cent, followed by Ms Abigail Boyd and the Greens with 4,654 and 5.52 per cent and Mr Robert Ervin of the

Dobell has traditionally been a Labor stronghold on the Central Coast, with Labor’s Mr Michael Lee holding the seat for 17 years, from Dobell’s first election in 1984 to 2001.

While, Ms McBride was celebrating her win on July 2, Ms NcNamara refused to concede defeat and was relying on the then (July, 2) 21,000 prepoll and postal votes yet to be counted.

Ms McBride said she would continue the listening tour that was a core aspect of her campaign as one of her first official acts as

community who had been let down by the Turnbull Government “I want to continue that conversation with the people in Dobell and make sure I am able to be the best representative for our community,” Ms McBride said.

Ms McNamara did not respond to questions about the result.

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Wicks wins Robertson by 2093 votes

$438,5549 will be spent on Ettalong’s Ferry Rd Wharf

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s Lucy Wicks announced her win in the seat of Robertson at her local park in Springfield on Wednesday, July 6.

The Peninsula will receive less than five per cent of the new Central Coast Council budget for capital expenditure, despite representing 15 per cent of the council’s population.

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The Robertson spend-o-meter will also give readers a list of what to look out for in the future to keep track of how many promises have been kept by the winning party.

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The budget includes a total of $7.79 million in capital projects for the Peninsula, but only $3.61 million – less than half – comes from council revenue.

The majority comes from government grants.

Outside the Peninsula, the council contributes more than $3.35 for every dollar of grant money spent on capital projects.

The council contribution to Peninsula projects represents less than one per cent of its consolidated income of $556 million.

At the same time, the council expects Peninsula ratepayers will be paying more in rates, with many paying an increase greater than inflation (see separate report).

The council budget does not show anticipated income from the Peninsula,.

However, if the Peninsula pays rates, charges and other council income at the average per capita rate for the council area, it would be contributing $76 million to council coffers.

The 2016-17 budget and operational plan were adopted at an extraordinary general meeting of the council held at Wyong council chambers on June 29.

The plan and budget will deliver

$540 million in services and $183 million in infrastructure – a total expenditure of $724 million across the Central Coast.

Total income, however, is expected to be only $598 million, with $556 million in council income from rates and charges and the like, and $42 million from grants.

Budgeted spending has been focused on roads and drainage, water and sewerage, waste management, waterways and playgrounds and sporting fields, according to the council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds.

The budget included funds for road and drainage upgrades at Horsfield Bay and Umina and the upgrade of Umina’s McEvoy Oval.

The budget and operational plan priorities for the Peninsula were set by the former Gosford Council.

Reviews will be undertaken during the next 12 months to bring the plan “into greater alignment to represent the Central Coast Council”.

“This may result in a change to actions, projects and programs,” the operational plan said.

It is unknown whether those reviews and changes would result in more or less infrastructure funding for the Peninsula.

The progressive construction of Murray St, Booker Bay, is the largest capital works item in the operational plan for the Peninsula.

The work, from Eastern Rd to Flathead Rd, will cost the council $939,379 in 2016-17.

A total of $543,707 will be spent on the ongoing Cockle Bay sewerage project.

Wharf safety improvement works will be undertaken at Ferry Rd Wharf in Ettalong including the replacement of deck, pylons and fenders for $438,549.

The council will improve sporting field drainage at Rogers Park ground 2 and 3 in Woy Woy which will cost $400,000.

Another capital works project earmarked for the Peninsula will be the final capping of the Woy Woy tip external cells with clay or geo-textile to meet Environment Protection Authority requirements at a cost of $350,000.

Works will also be undertaken on Mt Ettalong Rd from Sylvania Rd towards Berrina Crescent for a total of $420,853, of which $229,853 will come from council coffers.

The McEvoy Oval upgrade is another large Peninsula capital works project.

It will include the replacement of the amenities building, improvements to the car park and sporting field surface.

The total cost will be $756,000 with $220,000 from council funding and $536,000 from the federal government.

The $1 million progressive reconstruction of Umina’s Lone Pine Ave will be advanced with $180,000 of council funds spent on the project between Haynes Ave and Ocean Beach Rd. Another $180,000 will be spent

on improvements to Springwood St, Umina, between Albion St and Lagoon St. The progressive reconstruction of the intersection at Woy Woy Rd and Banyo Close Horsfield Bay will continue.

The total project cost is $810,000 with $675,000 from Roads to Recovery government funding and council budgeting $135,000.

In other measures for the Peninsula, the operational plan undertakes to identify an alternative management and operations plan for the Peninsula Theatre to increase future usage and community engagement.

The performance measure is that the Peninsula Theatre will have improved business operations and increased usage by June 2017.

A disability inclusion action plan is also to be developed by the end of 2016-17 along with a Positive Aging Plan and an Aboriginal Development and Reconciliation Plan implemented to facilitate the former Gosford Council’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy.

The council also expects to achieve 85 per cent direct expense recovery from the Peninsula Leisure Centre while providing low-cost services and programs to the community.

It also aims for 75 per cent of leisure centre users to be satisfied in the level of service and quality of facilities.

The Patonga Caravan and Camping area is to be managed

and maintained to meet the NSW Crown Lands requirement of a 30 per cent net profit by June 30 each year.

The Brisbane Water Floodplain Risk Management Plan Action Plan should be completed by December 1, according to the operational plan.

The current first phase of the Central Coast Council is the “merger period” which will end when councillors are elected in September 2017, the operational plan said.

During the merger period the administrator, Mr Reynolds, and chief executive officer, Mr Rob Noble, are expected to ensure that the council is able to maintain seamless service delivery to the community.

They are also expected to embrace opportunities to improve services and infrastructure while bringing together and building on the strengths of staff, systems, strategies and structures.

The community, staff and other partners are supposed to be engaged in planning and implementing change during the merger period through information and involvement.

The plan aims to ensure “ethical, open and accountable governance and administration.

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The Robertson vote proved to be a close race, with a small margin of 2093 votes putting the incumbent, Ms Wicks, ahead of the Labor Party’s candidate, Ms Anne Charlton.

Ms Wicks won 51.18 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote, which was a swing of 1.91 per cent against her when compared with the 2013 result.

The Labor Party’s Ms Charlton won 48.82 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote.

The Greens candidate, Ms Hillary Morris won 8 per cent of the first preference count for the electorate, which was a 2.4 per cent swing to the Greens compared with their result in 2013.

Independent, Dr Van Davy, who ran on a “clean labour” ticket won 2.81 per cent of the first preference count in his first attempt at winning the seat.

He was followed by Mr Robert Stoddart of the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) on 2.66 per cent.

Above, Ms Lucy Wicks MP with her daughter Molly-Joy and son Oscar Photo: Noel Fisher

there was a 3.97 per cent swing away from Ms Wicks and Ms Charlton gained a swing of 11 per cent.

for independent, Dr Davy, was Wyoming, where he secured 3.87 per cent of the vote.

“My pledge to the people of Robertson will be that I will continue to listen, I will continue to advocate and I will continue to fight for every single person here on the Central Coast to make sure that we build a better future,” Ms Wicks said, when claiming the victory in the seat.

“It is an extraordinary privilege I have to say, to put yourself forward to sit to serve the community, so I thank all of the candidates who ran and who gave up their time and efforts to this community,” she said.

“I do pledge to continue to work every single day to fight with every fibre of my being for a better future for the people of the Central Coast.”

- Lucy Wicks

Above, final two-candidate preferred result for Robertson

Postal votes appear to have favoured Ms Wicks who attained 52 per cent of postal first preference votes.

The strongest individual polling booths for Ms Wicks were Terrigal, where she achieved a swing of 8.49

per cent to the Liberals compared with 2013, followed by a swing in her favour of 6.72 per cent at Pretty Beach.

The result was less favourable at booths such as West Gosford where

Kariong was another strong booth for Ms Charlton, where she grew the Labor Party’s vote by 9 per cent.

Some of the strongest booths for The Greens were Copacabana and Avoca and Gosford City.

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“I do pledge to continue to work every single day to fight with every fibre of my being for a better future for the people of the Central Coast.”

“I would like to let people know their votes do count, their votes do matter and their votes will change the

future, I believe, of life here on the Central Coast.”

Ms Wicks said 600 new jobs would be available in the Gosford area by the end of 2017, creating many more opportunities for people in this region.

She reaffirmed her promise to fund a medical campus in the heart of Gosford and said it was “a game changer for this region”.

Ms Wicks said she intended to oversee the plans for a “world class performing arts centre in Gosford.

“We have a great couple of years to look forward to,” Ms Wicks said.

“I just love this job and I love this community and now we can actually fight to see that the projects underway are actually completed,” she said.

The seat of Robertson had 108,509 people enrolled to vote for the July 2 federal election and achieved a turnout of 86.1 per cent of which, just over five per cent voted informally Media conference, Jul 6, 2016 Lucy Wicks, member for Robertson Caitlin Lavelle, Emma Hawes, journalists Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room Robertson, Jul 12, 2016

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“I want to thank my s Anne Charlton, Labor Party candidate for the seat of Robertson in the July 2 federal election, conceded defeat in a dedicated and tireless campaign team, and the media statement on Wednesday, July 6.

“This morning I called Lucy Wicks to congratulate her on winning the seat of Robertson,” said Ms Charlton.

“For more than nine months, I have had the privilege of being out and about in the community I love, speaking with

thousands of locals about the issues that matter to them,” she said.

“The Central Coast is my home, and I will always work to make our region an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

“Thank you to the people of Robertson who voted

for me, and put their trust in me to stand up and be their voice in the federal parliament.

“Locals showed their support for our campaign by voting to protect Medicare, support increased education funding, and create steady and secure job.

passionate members of the union movement who spent every day speaking with locals about how this Liberal Government has hurt the Coast.

“It has been a great honour to represent the Labor Party, and stand with a movement that has for

more than 120 years fought for a better deal for working people.

“I will continue to stand against threats to privatise Medicare, cuts to education, and tax cuts that will only benefit big business while working families get left behind,” Ms Charlton said.

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Sale of Kiar Ridge land marks the end of the first regional airport LL, a major real estate investment company, has been engaged by Central Coast Council to sell a landmark 87.95 hectares of land at Kiar Ridge.

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The land was acquired by the former Wyong Council from Terrace Towers in June 2014 for $10 million and became the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport with the capacity to expand to the status of an interstate and international terminal.

The site is situated immediately west of the M1 motorway and bounded by Hue Hue and Sparks Rds. According to JLL, the site includes 56 hectares of DA-approved developable industrial land in a 69 lot masterplan.

If developed, the land would yield a total floor area of 556,400 square metres.

According to Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group, the purchase price paid by the Wyong Council in 2014 was double the NSW Valuer General’s valuation and the land was purchased without obtaining an independent valuation.

At the time of acquiring the land, former mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM said: “There is no demand for industrial land as has been proved by the fact that the existing Terrace Tower land has been vacant and undeveloped for at least seven years.”

An expressions of interest sign has been erected on the land acquired by Wyong Council in 2014 as the site for a Central Coast regional airport

The land is zoned IN1 for industrial use and E2 Environmental and is now being sold as a site for industrial development.

Expressions of interest close on Thursday, August 25.

Central Coast Council’s newlyappointed group leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, was general manager of the Terrace Towers group before he was appointed director of property and economic development by Wyong Council in January 2015.

Kiar Ridge was abandoned as the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport

by Wyong Council in a confidential council session in October 2015.

The history of Wyong Council’s proposal to develop an airport at Kiar Ridge was revealed in the confidential business

paper discussed by councillors on October 28.

“Investigations into the proposed CCRA [Central Coast Regional Airport] Kiar Ridge site indicate that the development cost is very high due to property acquisition and site preparation costs to remove Kiar Ridge,” said the confidential report, prepared by the council’s Property and Economic Development directorate.

“The site also carries significant ecological obligations for council with an Environmental Offset requirement of the order of 1,400 hectares,” the confidential report said.

According to the report, financial modelling indicated that the Kiar Ridge proposal would not have generated a positive cash flow within the first 15 years of operation.

The confidential business paper outlined

the history behind council’s acquisition of the Kiar Ridge land.

“In March 2012, the State and Federal Government’s second Sydney Airport Site Selection Study… identified Wallarah as one of five potential Type 1 (International) airport sites.

“Council subsequently included the proposed airport site at Kiar Ridge in the Draft 2013 Wyong LEP,” the confidential report to Wyong Council said.

“The Wallarah site proposal was not feasible as it crossed the Local Government boundary, required the realignment of the M1 motorway and had some terrain issues which would affect runway suitability.”

As a result, Wyong Council concluded the airport proposal required further investigation and

was subsequently taken back out of the 2013 LEP. Council then resolved to investigate the feasibility of a smaller domestic and regional airport at Kiar Ridge.

“Investigations have included site proving and engineering cost estimates, passenger demand forecasts, ecological studies, preliminary master planning, community consultation plan and economic impact studies,” the report said.

“The 2013 Central Coast Regional Airport Project Plan established the airport development as a significant catalyst for economic development and employment generation,” it said.

In June 2015, council also endorsed the investigation of alternative options including “do nothing” and developing the existing aerodrome at Warnervale.

In March 2015, Wyong Council took over the management and operation of Warnervale Airport from the Central Coast Aero Club.

The aero club had managed the site for 25 years and the new deed provided for council acquisition of the aero club’s property on the airport, with provisions to relocate its facilities to another site on the airport.

The alternative option to develop Warnervale which resulted in the Kiar Ridge land being listed for sale, was not deemed to offer “the longterm capability of the CCRA Kiar Ridge site

for the operation of larger aircraft” but “it could be viably developed into a significant regional airport offering regional intrastate and interstate airline services.”

The October 28 confidential meeting subsequently determined to abandon the Kiar Ridge site for an airport and focus on moving forward with developing a general aviation hub and regional airport at Warnervale.

A further $6 million has been allocated in the 2016-17 budget for stage 1 development of the Warnevale Airport western precinct and acquisition of eastern land for the airport development.

Speaking after a recent Central Coast Council meeting, Mr Dowling said the development of the regional airport at Warnervale provided opportunities for employment growth.

“It has always been the intention of this council to acquire a strong general aviation hub including aircraft repair, design and providing hangars for general aviation,” Mr Dowling said.

He said demand for such services outside of Sydney was strong.

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Tall Timbers Hotel at risk due to highway widening groups will be also.

“The Tall Timbers Hotel sponsors nearly all sporting teams in the local area, with all of them using the Hotel for functions and post-match celebrations.

“With the current design, we will be left with a non-compliant business as per Council’s Local Environment Plan in regards to parking,” Mr Holme said.

Mr Mehan said he had contacted the NSW minister for roads, Mr Duncan Gay, almost two months ago with hopes his department would advise the RMS to consider a compromise on its widening plan, but has had no response.

He has now written to him formally to request a review.

he future of the popular Tall Timbers Hotel in Ourimbah is uncertain, as the widening of the Pacific Highway threatens to close the hotel.

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The loss of 38 car spaces at the hotel to make way for the wider highway may make the Tall Timbers Hotel noncompliant with local planning instruments.

State Labor member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, said he had called on the minister for roads to personally intervene to ensure ‘The Tallies’ is saved.

“The imminent widening of the Pacific Highway, while welcome, is going to wipe out Ourimbah’s main street.

“This means the Tall Timbers Hotel will lose all of its most easily

Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, outside the Tall Timbers Hotel at Ourimbah which will lose its street parking as a result of the Pacific Highway widening

accessible street parking spaces.

“Unless extra parking is provided for, Hotel patrons will be forced

to park in the narrow side streets of Ourimbah which will wreck the amenity of our area, Mr Mehan said.

Mr Daniel Holme, one of the owners of the hotel, said the loss of parking spaces has farreaching consequences.

“Not only will the financial stability of our business be hugely affected, the local community and sporting

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Biocertification strategy underway for Warnervale ouncil has engaged Eco Logical Australia (ELA) to prepare a biodiversity certification and offset strategy, to be completed in August, to ensure current greenfield sites, south of Sparks Rd, Warnervale are developed sustainably.

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The project will support planning and future rezoning of land around the Warnervale Airport and proposed Warnervale University, where council is a major land holder.

At an ordinary meeting on July 13, the administrator of the Central Coast Council, Mr Ian Reynolds, adopted recommendations from council’s development and building department, to prepare a draft Biodiversity C e r t i f i c a t i o n Assessment and Strategy over approximately 523 hectares of land in Warnervale.

Mr Reynolds resolved that council would apply to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to lodge

an application to biocertify the land in accordance with the assessment and strategy.

This is expected to take place in late August.

He moved to authorise CEO, Mr Rob Noble, to approve the draft assessment and strategy and sign any relevant documentation to support council’s application.

Council will undertake consultation with the community and relevant agencies in accordance with Office of Environment and Heritage requirements.

Agreement to proceed to public exhibition and undertake any required amendments is expected to take place from September to December with

public exhibition of the assessment and strategy expected in February 2017.

A further report will come back to a future council meeting, anticipated to be March 2017, so Mr Reynolds can consider the results of community consultation before making a final request to the NSW minister for the environment to endorse the biodiversity plan.

The Strategy will identify areas of highvalue vegetation and habitat for permanent protection.

On the other hand, it will streamline the development approval process and assist with planning for the expansion of development opportunities in the

southern portion of the Wyong Employment Zone and the areas that, according to council, will deliver the best e m p l o y m e n t g e n e r a t i n g development.

“An appropriate development footprint will be established for land around the Warnervale Airport and Education Business Precinct so potential developers and landowners know up front where development will be allowed,” according to a council media release following the meeting.

As council itself is a major land holder in the area, it will be able to ensure that significant environmental offset land is secure, protected and managed effectively.

The proposal will require the approval of the NSW Minister for the Environment who will need to be satisfied the conservation

measures result in an overall improvement in biodiversity values.

Administrator Reynolds said: “This land is ripe for development and it is important we get controls right from the start to ensure we can balance the need to create jobs while also protecting the environment.

“Areas identified in this process as being of high value vegetation and habitat will be protected in perpetuity.

“We are streamlining the development process so potential land purchasers and developers will know up front where they can develop and will ensure we get the right development in the right place that delivers the jobs and opportunities our community need.”

The process was initiated by the former Wyong Council for the land south of Sparks Rd within part of the

Wyong Employment Zone.

Biodiversity C e r t i f i c a t i o n (Biocertification) is a process established under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

The minister for the environment may biocertify land if satisfied that the package of conservation measures set out in the application will lead to an overall improvement or maintenance of biodiversity values.

According to the report considered by Mr Reynolds, “Achieving biocertification is considered to be the best way to manage planning and development approval risks arising from future threatened species listings and to manage risks associated with the reinterpretation of Endangered Ecological Communities.

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employment zone “Achievement of biocertification will also promote development certainty where significant infrastructure, employment and investment is planned to occur over the coming decade,” the report said.

According to the report, the majority of threatened species issues existing within the study area are listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act. “There are still a small number of species listed under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 which will still need to be examined by proponents as part of any rezoning or development proposal,” the report said.

If the NSW government does end up biocertifying the land, it will remove the need

to undertake threatened species assessments under the Threatened Species Conservation Act for subsequent infrastructure and industrial developments within the certified lands.

The report said this would remove the risk of “developable land being sterilised”.

A biocertification strategy must consider habitat corridors and connectivity, presence of Endangered Ecological Communities, like for like offsets and red flags such as the presence of threatened flora and fauna, drainage lines, and SEPPs for coastal wetlands, EECs and over-cleared vegetation types.

All offsets are planned to be located on councilowned land.

A confidential report entitled Strategic

Lands Biodiversity Certification Project at Warnervale was also considered by Mr Reynolds.

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Former councillors to form local representation advisory committee

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“But let me be clear, ll former Wyong councillors have been appointed to the Local to be of concern to the there was significant interest from the former this committee is not a community.

Representation Committee of the new Central Coast Council.

According to Central Coast Council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, the NSW Government strongly recommended the establishment of the committee to provide those former councillors who were committed to the success of the new council, with an opportunity to continue to serve their communities until the elections in September 2017.

Mr Reynolds said the committee would not exercise any decisionmaking function of the Central Coast Council, nor will its recommendations bind

council.

Community member, Mr Kevin Armstrong, spoke at the extraordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council on June 29 “to make a positive suggestion to improve governance and improve community engagement during the transition period”.

“Many in our community welcomed the merger announcement and were looking forward to a new broom, a return to proper governance,” Mr Armstrong said.

He added that he believed many in the community were thus disappointment at Mr

Reynold’s intention to appoint all former councillors to the local representation committee.

“There is little doubt that there is considerable concern, and some would say even unrest, within the community,” Mr Armstrong said.

The regional airport at Warnervale, the train fleet maintenance facility proposed for flood-prone land at Kangy Angy, the health of Tuggerah Lakes, the Chinese theme park development and the Ourimbah boarding house were matters in the northern area of the new LGA that, according to Mr Armstrong, continued

“The community believes things ain’t right,” he said.

“The concern is not just coming from the community,” Mr Armstrong said, pointing to concerns raised by some former councillors about “decisions made behind closed doors”.

“The system had not been working to its maximum potential or even to its desired potential.”

Mr Armstrong said he believed the structures and strategies adopted by Mr Reynolds during the 16 month administration period had the potential to influence the strategic direction of the council for years to come.

He proposed an amendment to the recommendation to appoint all 18 councillors to the new representation committee, suggesting instead, that the committee should be made up of nine former councillors and nine community representatives.

A precedent, according to Armstrong, was the merged Palerang and Queanbeyan Council that appointed eight former councillors and also invited members of the public to express interest in joining the committee.

Mr Reynolds did not amend the recommendation to appoint all former councillors to the committee.

“I am actually quite pleased to report that

councillors, with 18 putting in expressions of interest,” Mr Reynolds said.

“It is important to address the concerns expressed by Mr Armstrong,” he said.

“The committee will not be the sole means by which the community engages with council, it will be one of many,” he said.

“At my last meeting in Gosford, I asked for a report on the best way to carry out our engagement with the community.

“I ask that Mr Armstrong and those who share his concerns watch this space because I am confident they will learn that council wants to engage with them in world class ways,” he said.

The size of the committee resulted in Mr Reynolds deciding to divide it into three working groups, each with six councillors.

The three groups will be the Environment Working Group, Economic Working Group and Community Working Group.

The Local Representative Committee will meet for the first time in July and Working Groups will meet once each calendar month.

“I thank the former Councillors for their willingness to share their knowledge and experience to ensure the Central Coast Council is the very best it can be,” Mr Reynolds said.

de facto council.

“It’s a committee to advise me on local matters.

“The idea is to provide support for the administrator in terms of advice but also just what they’re hearing out there about the new council.

“This is not the only forum where I will be seeking advice.

“I have already called for a report to establish the best community engagement model as I want to ensure that anyone who wants to contribute positively to the new council can do so,” he said.

Mr Reynolds said the NSW Government had intended the local representation committee to specifically be a mechanism for former councillors because he, as administrator, came from out of the area and would benefit from their local knowledge and connections.

He said all 18 councillors had been happy to sign a statement expressing their support for the new council.

They would each be asked to indicate their preferences for which working group they wished to join.

Media release, Jun 29, 2016 Central Coast Council Media Meeting notes, Jun 29, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary meeting Interview notes, Jun 29, 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Information being released by council has reduced by 75% he community has been told it is business as usual at the new Central Coast Council but administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, reduced the amount of business dealt with at the new council’s first three meetings by 75 per cent.

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Based on the last 12 meetings held by the former Wyong Council, which was dismissed on May 12 and merged with Gosford Council to create the new Central Coast Council, an average business paper for an ordinary meeting amounted to 288 pages of reports and recommendations.

The size of the business paper distributed in advance of the 12 last former Wyong Council ordinary meetings ranged from a low of 111 pages on February 10 to a high of 374 pages for the first 2016 meeting held on January 27.

Those numbers do not include procedural items or any additional reports, such as mayoral minutes and urgency motions that would further inflate the numbers.

The average number of business items dealt with by the former council

was 19 but the range was from a low of 12 items on November 11 to a high of 30 on January 27.

Similarly, the former Gosford Council also met twice a month and their business papers averaged 210 pages per meeting over the same period and 23 business items dealt with.

It is early days for the Central Coast Council, but across the first three ordinary meetings, Mr Reynolds has dealt with an average of 11 business items and reduced the business papers to around 126 pages.

This means that the information now being put out to the community through business papers has dropped from a combined average from the two former councils of just under a 1,000 pages a month to just over 250 pages a month.

Similarly, the number of business items dealt

with by the two former councils totalled 84 per month compared with only 22 items per month now.

The duration of meetings has been reduced from hours to less than 30 minutes.

Two extraordinary meetings have been excluded from the numbers, along with procedural items.

The absence of councillors, with partypolitical agendas and community interests to represent, as well as the absence of reports from committees is the most obvious reason for the small agendas and short meetings.

Councillors could ask for items to be included in the business papers for discussion if there was a justifiable reason for doing so.

The rules for setting what does and does not get discussed at an

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open council meeting have not, however, changed as a result of the amalgamation, according to a statement from the new council’s media team.

The content of the business paper is determined in accordance with clause 240 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

Regulation 240 states

that it is the general manager’s (or CEO’s) responsibility to make sure the agenda includes all matter arising out of former council meetings.

When it proclaimed the formation of the new Central Coast Council, the NSW Government provided the administrator with all the functions of the council and its mayor.

As a result the agenda must include any matter Mr Reynolds proposes to put to the meeting.

The agenda must also include any business of which due notice has been given.

Mr Noble, as CEO, could decide not to include an item for which due notice has been given if it is his opinion that to do so would be unlawful.

If he does decide to leave anything off the business paper for that reason, he must report the exclusion to the next meeting.

The regulation also says the agenda must be prepared “as soon as practicable before the meeting”.

The details of any item of business covered

by Section 9(2A) of the Local Government Act, items to be dealt with in a confidential session, must be included in the business paper.

Media statement, Jul 15, 2016 Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Administrator visits community organisations

Long standing JRPP chair ‘stands down’ r Garry Fielding, who has been chair of the Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) for seven years, has decided not to renominate for a further term.

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entral Coast Council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, and the new executive leadership team embarked on a road trip recently to gain an understanding of the range of issues facing the community and to see the support services that local groups delivered.

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Manufacturing Connect at the Ourimbah UON campus was one of the destinations on the trip.

Manufacturing Connect is an active, notfor-profit industry group, who work with all levels of government, including council, to facilitate growth and sustainability in the local manufacturing industry.

The strength of their success in the region is apparent with a number of new businesses opening up across the Coast, bucking the national trend of a decline in the manufacturing industry.

The final stop on the road trip was a meeting with the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre.

Run almost entirely by volunteers, the centre tackles the social issues faced by its community

head on by providing services that help longterm unemployed find work.

The centre also helps with mental health issues, emergency food relief, financial and personal counselling and deals with graffiti harm.

Council provides the facility for the centre so that these important services can be delivered to the community.

“The old saying ‘the smell of an oily rag’, well, they haven’t even got a rag,” Mr Reynolds said.

“The centre thrives because of volunteers and their commitment to the community,” he said.

Mr Reynolds also formally opened new multipurpose courts at Tunkuwallin Park in Gwandalan.

Mr Reynolds said the

road trip was “inspiring”.

“It has been heartening to meet so many passionate people committed to their communities and to making the Central Coast a great place to be,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Service delivery is at the heart of what we do at Council, but we cannot do it alone,” he said. “ C o m m u n i t y organisations are agile, our challenge is to see how council can work with them to get stuff done.

“Our challenge will be to ensure we can continue to enable great organisations like these to meet the community’s need for services and to continue to empower them to deliver these services.

“I am keen to develop a council that understands,

values and supports the great work community groups do each and every day because our community needs them to thrive,” he said.

“The executive team and I reflected afterwards on what we got out of that day.

“It was a magic opportunity to meet with passionate groups focused on working for the betterment of their community.

“Council needs to be an enabler and it is important to do that properly.

“To do it well we have to engage with the community so we will continue to work closely with groups across the Coast to ensure the Coast can be the best it can be,” he said.

Media release, Jul 13, 2016 Central Coast Council media Meeting notes, Jul 13, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

Mr Jason Perica, who has been a JRPP member since 2009, will take over as chair.

Mr Perica and Ms Kara Krason will be joined by a new NSW Government appointed representative, Mr Michael Leavey.

Mr Leavey, has been described as a Hunter and Central Coast resident and a regionally based planning consultant.

Former Wyong councillor, Mr Ken Greenwald, will continue as one of the two Central Coast Council representatives on the panel, along with Mr Bob Ward, former Gosford councillor.

JRPPs across the State have undergone a “balanced refresh” as the Department of Planning and Environment has appointed new State members.

Panels are independent planning bodies that make decisions on regionally significant applications valued at more than $20

million.

They are led by an independent chair that has been appointed with the agreement of Local Government NSW and have four other members, with the NSW Government and local councils each appointing two representatives.

The NSW Government appointed panel members are chosen based on their expertise in either planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, land economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism or government and public administration.

To ensure independence, alternate members are also appointed for when a member needs to sit out on a decision because of a conflict of interest.

Media release, Jul 12, 2016 Courtney Taylor, NSW Department of Planning and Environment

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Community reserve to be named process is under way for a community reserve on the southwestern side of Toukley Bridge to be officially named the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Park and land on the northwestern side of the bridge to be officially named Wallarah Point Peace Park.

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Central Coast Council has endorsed the proposal to name the two parts of the reserve accordingly and the proposal will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days to invite submissions from the community.

The proposal will be referred to the Geographical Names Board (GNB) if no significant objection is received during the exhibition period.

The reserve, as a whole, is currently not formally named.

The Vietnam Veterans (VV) Landcare group has recently been formed to protect, rehabilitate and manage the natural environment of a part of a reserve at Gorokan.

The reserve is located on the Gorokan side of Toukley Bridge and the landcare group submitted the request to council to name that piece of land, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park.

The Reserve is split by Wallarah Road and the Vietnam Veterans wish to name the southern side of the reserve.

There is a playground and pavilion located on the north western part

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Council milks Peninsula

Wicks retains Robertson

Charlton concedes defeat

The Peninsula will receive less than five per cent of the new Central Coast Council budget for capital expenditure, despite

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has retained her seat in the House of Representatives in the July 2 federal election.

Labor candidate for Robertson Ms Anne Charlton conceded defeat on Wednesday, July 6, after a close battle for the seat.

Peninsula rates rise expected

The area of reserve at Gorokan is subject to a naming proposal

of the site which are dedicated to the local Rotary Club.

P r e l i m i n a r y consultation has occurred with the Rotary Club and it has no objection to the naming proposal.

There is a council facility located on the site occupied by the Toukley and District Arts Society.

A separate parcel of land adjacent to the site is crown land currently occupied by the Gorokan Commercial Fishermen’s’ Co-operative.

Consultation with the facility users and the

Crown will occur at the same time as the public exhibition.

Should the proposal proceed and be ultimately supported by the GNB, rationalisation of signage on the site will need to occur.

This will be undertaken in accordance with any brand strategy for the Council and consultation with the groups involved.

Agenda item 5.2, Jul 13, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

Council land sell-off Landcare group calls meetings well attended for open space strategy

Peninsula ratepayers may find their rates will increase this year by more than the “pegged” increase of 1.8 per cent, despite a “rates freeze” associated with the council merger.

The campaign to keep Umina’s Brisbane Avenue reserve as community land was well-represented at public meetings held

by Central Coast Council, according to organisers.

The Central Coast Council needs to produce an open space and community land strategy before it reclassifies or sells off any community land on the Peninsula, according to Ms Sue Ellis

Chamber ‘disappointed’ with Peninsula allocation

Former councillors appointed to advisory committee

Chamber congratulates Lucy Wicks

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has expressed disappointment in the Central Coast Council’s Operation Plan with the Peninsula

All former Gosford councillors, except mayor Mr Lawrie McKinna, have been appointed to the Local Representation Committee

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has congratulated Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks on her reelection.

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Wicks wins Robertson by 2093 votes

JRPP reluctantly approves tax offi ce

Three tower Waterside development to be built in stages

Ms Lucy Wicks announced her win in the seat of Robertson at her local park in Springfield on Wednesday, July 6.

The Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) approved the Doma-Tax office development on part of the former Gosford Public School land on June 30.

Three of the major developments that have already been approved in the Gosford CBD are progressing well, according to Mr Cain King from CKDS

McInerney calls for the two further waterfront developments to be stopped immediately A community meeting held by the Gosford Waterfront Alliance has called on the NSW minister for planning, Mr Rob Stokes, and the administrator of Central

Expressions of Interest sought to develop the remaining former Gosford Public School site Property NSW called for Expressions of Interest (EOI) on July 5 for a partner to deliver a proposed mixeduse building at 32 Mann St, Gosford, and develop the

Adam Crouch proud of State Government budget

Budget ignores crucial projects

Community to fight to save Wamberal Memorial Hall and park

Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government delivered a budget which provides record investments for essential services including

Rate rises to follow existing paths

Member for Terrigal, Mr The Wamberal Community NSW minister for local Mr Paul Adam Crouch, said the Group has started a petition government, NSW Government delivered to save Wamberal Memorial Toole, said he promised a budget which provides Hall, according to group ratepayers would not face record investments for spokesperson, Mr Richard any “exorbitant increases” in rates over the next four essential services including Wells.

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Glenning Valley Development Group determined to fight on regardless

Members of the Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group

he Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group is working and send a strong message with other local environment groups to explore options available to the community that the new council is for the to it if Central Coast Council approves the 264-lot subdivision.

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July 11 marked the closing date for public submissions but the calling for submissions was not advertised in this newspaper.

Co spokesperson for the group, Ms Jessie Fancett, said: “We are hopeful that the council

listens to the public and takes each point made in the numerous submissions into consideration.

“We are cautiously optimistic.

“There is no date yet as to when the decision of the fate of the development will be made, but recent

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communication with council suggested that it could take some time to review the submissions,” Ms Fancett said.

“Many people are saying that the amalgamation of the councils is about minimising democracy and getting as many developments through as possible,” she said.

“While I don’t necessarily subscribe to that theory, I’m hoping that Mr Reynolds and Mr Noble will listen to the community and reject this unsustainable and particularly environmentally destructive development,

people.”

Ms Fancett said the Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group had been in discussions with activists from Camp Eagles Nest who had camped on the side of Johns Rd at Wadalba to protect a nesting site for the White Bellied Sea Eagle.

She said the Glenning Valley group felt as strongly about protecting the habitat of the endangered Swift Parrot and 34 other identified endangered flora and fauna.

Media release, Jul 18, 2016 Jessie Fancett, Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group

LEP to be amended to allow for construction of a block of flats he Wyong Local Environment Plan (LEP) will be amended to allow land at 8 Warrigal St, The Entrance, to be used for construction of a residential flat building.

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The vacant land, a single lot located on the corner of Warrigal and Taylor Sts, is owned by The Entrance Plaza Pty Ltd and is currently zoned B2 Local Centre.

Stand-alone residential flat buildings are prohibited in B2 zones but are permissible as shop-top housing, so the ground floor can be used for commercial or retail purposes.

The former Wyong Council resolved to go ahead with a gateway process to facilitate the rezoning that would allow residential flats on the ground floor of any future development on the site.

A subsequent report back to Central Coast Council gave an “overview of the outcomes of community consultation undertaken” in accordance with the Wyong Council resolution.

The report recommended that the administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, give the CEO, Mr Rob Noble, permission to amend the LEP to allow the site to be used for a residential flat building.

Mr Reynolds adopted the recommendation at the ordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council on July 13.

The site is located at the southern fringe of The Entrance Town Centre and is not part of the Lakeside Shopping Centre Key Site

under Wyong DCP 2013, so it isn’t part of the staged redevelopment of the centre (DA1080/2014).

According to the report to the July 13 Central Coast Council meeting, there would be little demand for additional ground floor commercial space at the location in question.

“A six-storey mixeduse commercial and residential development is located immediately to the west of the site and there is no opportunity for amalgamation of this site with other adjoining land.”

“The planning proposal assessment has indicated that there is likely to be limited demand for additional commercial development on this site and that the amendment … is acceptable in this town fringe and residential interface location,” the report said.

An adjacent mixed use development contains three ground floor commercial units, one of which was vacant at the time the report was written.

“It is noted that there are no retail uses along Warrigal St,” the report said.

The report also mentions that the site’s dimensions and existing development on neighbouring land will make it difficult for any building design to achieve the maximum height and floor space ratios available under the Wyong LEP that meets state planning requirements.

“Notably building separation and open space provisions will be difficult to achieve.

“This issue exists if the proposal has the form of permissible shop-top housing or a stand-alone residential flat building.

“These matters would need to be resolved via detailed building design at the development application stage.”

Agenda item 2.1, Jul 13, 2016 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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Disappointed to lose McNamara he dust has finally settled on the Federal election.

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From my perspective, I am disappointed to lose Karen McNamara as a colleague working for the best interests of the Central Coast.

We collaborated on many projects including funding for Wyong Hospital, mobile blackspot funding, a range of road projects and countless constituent issues.

I very much hope and I have encouraged Karen to continue her public service.

The Coast is currently

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not well served in the State electorates of Swansea, Wyong, The Entrance and Gosford.

The voices of the community are not being positively or effectively represented in Macquarie Street.

Perhaps Karen can consider bringing her skills and work ethic to the State Parliament.

I congratulate Emma McBride on her win in Dobell.

But be assured, I will

be holding her to account for promises.

Some $269 million was committed by Ms McBride to the electorate.

That is roughly $24,566 per day for the next 1080 days.

Karen McNamara made considered, responsible promises during the campaign.

It is now time for Ms McBride to deliver.

Multi-vehicle accident on Wilfred Barret Drive

Email, Jul 16, 2016 Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Member of NSW Legislative Council

Mariners visit Kanga Cup

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oukley Fire Station responded to reports on a multi-vehicle accident with people trapped on Wilfred Barret Dve just after 6:00pm on Friday, July 15.

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“On arrival, crews were faced with what looked to be a very serious incident spreading over 200 metres,” a Toukley Fire Station report said.

“Somehow there were no serious injuries, with only a couple of broken bones with minor cuts and abrasions,” the report said.

The female driver of one of five vehicles involved in the accident said she had just entered

the 80 km per hour zone on Wilfred Barret Dve when a Daewoo, that had clipped another car and was spinning out of control, collided head on with her vehicle.

The driver and her female passenger were taken by ambulance to John Hunter Hospital and the passenger was admitted overnight.

She said her vehicle was the last involved in the accident and was hit

on the front passenger side.

She suggested the driver of the Daewoo, whom she described as an elderly male, may have been under the influence of alcohol.

Tuggerah Lakes LAC have not released any information about the accident and were not able to be contacted for further detail.

Facebook, Jul 16, 2016 Toukley Fire Station

Fatal car crash at Alison Central Coast Mariners' Josh Rose at the Kanga Cup with son Jai

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entral Coast Mariners Josh Rose and Jake Adelson, recently attended the 2016 NSR Kanga Cup Tournament in Canberra.

The Mariners boast a long-standing tradition of visiting the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest and best Youth International Football Tournament.

Competition organisers said they were pleased to welcome Mariners’

representatives back to the 26th Kanga Cup, a week that promised fun, football and friendship.

Mariners’ duo Josh Rose and Jake Adelson visited the Southwell Park hub, Lyneham on Wednesday, July 6 to meet

some of the participants.

Rose then headed to Mawson District Playing Fields to watch his son, Jai, play in the tournament.

Media release, Jul 5, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

olice are investigating a fatal car crash at Alison on July 17.

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At about 9:30am, emergency services were called to Hue Hue Rd, near the intersection of Alison Rd, after a Hyundai sedan crashed into trees.

The driver and sole occupant, a 67-year-old Jilliby man, died a short time later at John Hunter

Hospital.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: http://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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70 years fundraising for Gosford Hospital

Members of the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary celebrated providing 70 years of support to Gosford Hospital recently

embers of the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary celebrated their 70 years supporting Gosford Hospital at their annual general meeting on July 11.

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Every year since 1946, a band of Ourimbah residents have given up their time to raise funds for Gosford Hospital.

Although the members of the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary have changed over time, the group’s dedication to improving patient comfort and equipment remains strong.

President of the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary and member for over 20 years, Ms Toni Brewster, said the group has come a long way since their first donation of fifty pounds some 70 years ago.

“The auxiliary started with 31 members, around the same time as the war effort. Back then they raised money for the hospital through activities like housie and fancy dress balls.

“We’ve also had a stall selling goodies outside Ourimbah Public School during every election since 1946,” she said.

These days, the current group of 12 raise funds for the hospital through activities like social days, social bus trips and morning and afternoon teas.

In the last 15 years, generous support from the local community has enabled the group to raise more than $90,000.

District Manager Fundraising and Donations, Ms Jan Richens, said the funds are often put toward purchasing equipment for wards that do not receive a lot of community support.

“Their efforts have helped us purchase everything from vital signs monitors, oxygen monitors and treatment chairs through to a hovermatt system, patient lifter and more.

“They are a great example of what can be achieved by a small but dedicated band of volunteers.

“It is an absolute joy to

work with this wonderful, energetic, enthusiastic group of hospital supporters,” she said.

Ms Brewster said the longevity of the auxiliary can be attributed to the good fun they have together and their strong bonds of friendship.

“When we look back through our minutes from the mid-1900’s we can see the names of families who still live in the area.

“It has always been such a close knit community and it’s a privilege for us to carry on the tradition.

“We’ve had many loyal and hardworking members over the years who have given so much of their time to help ensure patients have a more comfortable stay and we hope to continue that for many years to come,” Ms Brewster concluded.

Media release, Jul 5, 2016 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

Family and Carers Mental Health Program courses announced he Family and Carers Mental Health Program Central Coast has just released its free training and education calendar for the remainder of 2016 and it includes several courses in Wyong and The Entrance.

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The first will be a carer’s support group to be held in Wyong on the third Tuesday of each month.

A supporting recovery course will be held in Wyong on Wednesday, July 27, and, during August and September, there will be a fiveweek Connecting with Carers Who Support Older Persons Course in Wyong.

The Supporting Recovery course provides a framework to help carers support their loved one on the journey of recovery from a mental illness, including

principles of recovery and self-care for carers.

Supporting Recovery will take place in the St Vinnies Meeting Room at 47 Howarth St, Wyong.

The Connecting with Carers course is designed for people with an older family member (over 65 years) who is experiencing a mental illness.

It offers a bridge between the mental health service, support services and families and carers.

It presents an opportunity to learn about mental illness, navigating the health service, treatments, recovery and

what to do in a crisis situation and will be held at Wyong Hospital.

Finally, Managing Stress and Increasing Resilience will take place at The Entrance on Wednesday, December 7.

This workshop is designed to assist carers to identify and manage their stress, and develop effective coping strategies to increase resilience, such as relaxation and problem solving.

All courses are held in conjunction with Uniting Care Mental Health.

Email, Jul 15, 2016 Tegan Jones, Uniting Care Mental Health

Over $14,000 raised for Dry July by mid July he 114 Central Coast participants in Dry July had already raised $14,173 by the July 15 mid-point of this year’s fund raiser for CoastCanCare.

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Program coordinator, Ms Tia Covi, said there was still plenty of time to support the cause.

Ms Coiv said funds raised would help Central Coast Local Health District to continue the CoastCanCare Wellness Program that provides access to free stress management, music therapy, exercise, selfcare, staying positive, pain management, nutrition and Tai Chi. The wellness programs are made available to cancer patients and their carers and family members on the Central Coast, Ms Covi said.

“Dry July enables us to offer people access

to these complimentary therapies that they may otherwise be unable to access,” she said.

“We are really grateful to everyone who has supported the cause so far and we hope the Central Coast community will continue to offer their support during the rest of the month.

“It’s not too late to sign up and go Dry for July during the second half of the month.

“As well as helping local cancer patients, going alcohol free can also be of great benefit to your own wellbeing,” she said.

By signing up to the Dry July challenge

and making small improvements to their diet and exercise routine, participants can expect to experience a range of benefits including: weight loss; increased energy levels and higher productivity; better sleep; and clearer head and skin.

Be sure to nominate the Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare Wellness Program as your beneficiary, she said.

Dry July is the fundraiser that challenges you to go booze-free for the month to support people affected by cancer.

Media release, Jul 15, 2016 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

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Education

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Grants for young artists available

International coordinator to present at eco village

he Bouddi Foundation for the Arts is once again offering grants of up to $5,000 to young artists on the Central Coast between the ages of 15 and 25.

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The annual call for applicants seeks to support young people in various artistic fields such as; music, visual arts, Aboriginal arts, acting, writing, film, electronic arts, and craft.

Additionally, the Foundation will offer grants of up to $2,000 for original song writing.

The grant money can be used for various purposes that advance an artist’s talent and aspirations.

Ms Madison Relf from Hamlyn Terrace was awarded the grant in 2015 for her photography and photo media project: ‘The Fragments of a Desirable Paradox’.

She first applied for the Bouddi Foundation grant after being given a pamphlet by her art teacher, and as an 18-year-old, was named as an awardee.

Ms Relf said she had always been curious about photography but did not start taking photos until Year 9.

“That’s when I began to have a genuine interest and appreciation for cameras, light, lenses and my favourite of all - working within Photoshop,” said Ms Relf.

Since receiving the grant, Ms Relf has had her work displayed in a 2016 Art Studios Cooperative exhibition.

The exhibit not only gave Ms Relf exposure, but led to a radio interview and generated interest from other artists.

ermaculture Central Coast will host Cultured Artisans’ Ms Gillian Kozicki, to present a homemade fermented foods class on August 16 at Tuggerah Hall.

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Ms Kozicki is the passion behind Cultured Artisans, where she has combined her love of home prepared good food and supporting good health.

Her passion has given rise to her teaching others to empower them to ferment to better health.

Ms Kozicki is an active promoter of the benefits of connecting lacto-fermentation and permaculture.

Ms Kozicki has been an Australian and International coordinator

Madison Relf

“That was really exciting, and in my eyes, my biggest success,” Ms Relf said.

The grant significantly assisted Ms Relf’s advancement in the arts by allowing her to access photography gear.

“I was able to purchase a camera and lenses that I had not had before.

“I always had to borrow my friend’s camera and equipment,” said Ms Relf.

Ms Relf said the Bouddi Foundation grants program is worthwhile because of the opportunities it creates for young people in the arts.

“Financially, the funds raised assist young people to be able to purchase equipment, instruments, training and tuition fees.

“However, more importantly, it validates

you as an artist and encourages you to keep creating your work,” she said.

“You are recognised within the community and your goals begin to appear achievable,” Ms Relf said.

To any budding artists considering applying, Ms Relf said: “Be confident and believe in your work and the field you are in.

“The Bouddi Foundation grant will allow you to have more opportunities, exhibit your talent and foster your creativity.”

The closing date for the 2016 applications are July 31.

Website, Jul 11, 2016 Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Interview, Jul 11, 2016, Madison Relf, Hamlyn Terrace Elizabeth Campbell, journalist

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for International Permaculture Day and has presented at the last two International P e r m a c u l t u r e Convergences.

Her interest in permaculture and the health benefits of naturally grown food led her to her love of fermenting and its natural application to the permaculture ethics and principles which she applied on her 13 acre farm in the Lower Hunter Valley.

Permaculture Central Coast is a not-for-

profit, member-based, organisation that educates, share experiences and knowledge, and helps develop a sustainable lifestyle using permaculture ethics and principles.

Permaculture is a design system based on ethics and principles that, when applied, leads to positive environmental outcomes for the planet and its inhabitants and a sustainable future.

Media release, Jul 7, 2016 Alexia Martinez, PCC Activities Coordinator

Young dad benefits from young parents’ school

Young father Alex Bennett (front centre) completed his education through the DALE Young Parents' School at Wyong

arjorie Lamrock, head of the DALE Young Parents’ School, will give a presentation to the Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club on July 20.

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The DALE Young Parents’ School is an alternative education program that has been established for the Wyong area.

This is part of the Federal Government’s initiative to support school-aged young people who have had or are expecting a child.

The Federal Department of Human Services provides funding through the Benevolent

Society and under the Better Futures Local Solutions initiative.

This program has onsite child care run by qualified child care staff who mind children in a nurturing environment while students study.

The program offers Board of Studies courses for Year 9 to 12 students.

It is also supplemented with workshops on parenting, lifestyle skills, nutritional cooking and

other relevant topics.

The first young dad at DALE Young Parents’ Wyong, Mr Alex Bennett, was awarded the Rotary Pride of Workmanship Youth Award by Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club for his efforts in attaining his education while raising a young child.

Newsletter, Jul 8, 2016 Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club

Wyong Regional Chronicle - July 19, 2016 - P15 W 5

Education

TAFE to undergo further major changes he NSW Government’s decision to dissolve TAFE’s independent institute structure and replace it with a single, multicampus TAFE NSW has been described as a vision for a once-ina-generation reform by parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald.

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A modernised structure for TAFE NSW will reduce overheads, direct more resources to frontline teaching and guarantee TAFE is meeting the training and skills needs of the Central Coast community and economy,” Mr MacDonald said.

“This reform is about providing more choice, better access and convenient training for our students to help them get the jobs of the future,” Mr MacDonald said.

“It will make significant savings on back office administration and management which will be reinvested back into training and skilling more people in NSW.” NSW minister for skills, Mr John Barilaro, said the 25-year-old TAFE Institute model was designed to create competition between the Institutes to increase student choice; however, with the variety of options available today, TAFE doesn’t need to compete with itself.

“Excessive overheads, a large and underutilised asset base, and inflexible workforce arrangements are diverting valuable Government funding away from the most important job TAFE has – training our workforce of

Mr David Harris at an earlier gathering to protest NSW Government TAFE reforms

the future,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This year, the NSW Government will subsidise up to 550,000 places in vocational training which will help people into their first job, or reskill into a new job and TAFE NSW has an important role to play in helping people achieve their career goals.”

The NSW Government will also open a series of brand new Flexible Learning Centres from February 2017 to give remote and disadvantaged students access to TAFE training and teaching across the network.

A new TAFE Digital Education headquarters will be created in regional NSW; and any money from land or asset sales will be invested back into TAFE NSW. The member for Wyong, Mr David

Harris and member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, have described the latest NSW Government changes to TAFE as “continuing its disgraceful attack on NSW TAFE … announcing more cuts, more campus sell-offs and a reduction in faceto-face teaching”.

According to Mr Harris and Mr Mehan, the announcement was “a move that foreshadows a widespread sell-off of campuses across the state”.

The Labor MPs said the changes would result in more teaching online rather than face-to-face.

The announcement comes off the back of damning figures in the latest state budget that spell out the destruction of TAFE, according to Mr Harris and Mr Mehan.

The local members

The Bouddi Foundation for the Arts deadline for applications for grants has been extended to July 30 2016. Young people who wish to pursue a career in any of the arts - music, film making, dance, visual art, etc. between the ages of 15-25 who live in the community are encouraged to apply.

All details are available on bouddiarts.org.au

issued a list of what they consider to be the failures of the current NSW Government in relation to Hunter TAFE: sacking at least 120 staff at Hunter TAFE, with more to come; enrolments down from 64,403 in 2012 to only 24,205 in 2016; wasted over $500 million on failed IT software, $269 million over budget and now scrapped; and finally, the announcement that they will scrap Hunter TAFE altogether, and centralise administration in Sydney.

“Complex trades will be taught via a computer screen rather than in the TAFE workshop,” Mr Harris said.

“Bringing all the TAFE institutes under the control of a centralised organisation also denies local campuses

the flexibility to offer courses to suit the local population, businesses and industry,” he said.

“Changes to the Hunter-Central Coast TAFE campuses will make it easier for the NSW Government to hide falling student enrolments, reduced course offers, cuts to teaching positions, and downgraded campus services.

“It will mean the State Government can slice up any regional campus.

“The Liberal definition of reform is destroy and dismantle,” Mr Harris said.

Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan said the local TAFE system was critical to providing local training and a pathway into skilled jobs on the Central Coast.

“This move by the Baird government is another decision that proves that they just don’t care about creating skills and jobs in our local area,” Mr Mehan said.

“Any tradesman will tell you that the best way to train someone is face to face with the proper tools and facilities,” he said.

“It’s no wonder that enrolment numbers are dropping when this government refuses to provide the support our students need.

“No one is going to be comfortable hiring an electrician that has undertaken most of their training over a computer screen.”

Media release, Jul 13, 2016 Mitchell Cutting, office of Scot MacDonald Media release, Jul 14, 2016 Jake Allen, NSW Opposition

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Out&About

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Inaugural Baby’s and Bumps Day Out he Central Coast Kids Day Out team are proud to be launching the inaugural Central Coast Baby’s and Bumps Day Out, to be held at Mingara Recreation Centre on July 30.

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Proudly sponsored by Gosford Private Hospital Maternity Services, parents, guardians and carers will have access to over 50 exhibitors who will be showcasing the latest in everything baby and beyond.

Also on offer will be assistance from local services, and information on everything you need

to know from local healthcare professionals, community services, early childhood education, keepsakes and handmade items.

Guest speakers and interactive workshops will also be available, as well as local services and businesses providing support and information.

Event organisers, Ms

Sharyn Burgess and Ms Nada Potter said, with easy parking, and a relaxed environment with cafes and child friendly facilities onsite, this is a day out not to be missed.

Media release, Jul 11, 2016 Sharyn Burgess and Nada Potter, Baby’s and Bumps Day Out Organiser

Wallarah 2 seeking staff and suppliers in preparation roponents of the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine are seeking Expressions of Interest from potential employees and business partners.

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If the project is approved, it will generate 300 direct jobs and plenty of opportunities for Central Coast businesses.

“We want to hear from experienced underground

coal miners as well as from those who don’t have experience but would like to join the industry”, said project manager, Mr Kenny Barry.

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“While a final decision on the proposal is still some distance in the future, we want to be prepared if we get the green light,” he added.

According to Mr Barry, the company also wants to hear from local businesses who may have the capacity to provide both goods and services to the proposed mine in both construction and operation.

Media release, Jul 12, 2016 Kenny Barry, Wallarah 2

Pink socks all the go at Doyalson

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oyalson-Wyee Soccer Club will hold a cake stall to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation on July 23 to 24 and again on July 30 to 31.

The fundraising is part of the McGrath Foundation’s ‘Pull on Your Socks’ campaign, which is currently selling pink socks to raise money to place Breast Care Nurses in Australian communities and

increase breast awareness in young people.

Along with the cake stall, club members have been raising funds by purchasing their own McGrath Foundation socks.

These include players

from both the men’s and women’s football teams, with all of the women’s team set to wear the socks during the upcoming weekend matches.

Email, Jul 18, 2016 Kerry Sweetnam, DoyalsonWyee Soccer Club

Two community events being organised by Autism Central Coast

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utism Central Coast will be holding fund raising and educational events in the months ahead.

The first event will be a Family Fun Golf Day on July 31.

The event will be held at the Bateau Bay Golf Club and will include stalls, barbecue, jumping castle and kids craft.

Entry is free and the event will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, July 31.

In September, the group will be holding the Children, Disability and Community Expo.

The Expo, which will be held at the Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi on September 10, will showcase a large variety of local service

providers.

The services will be those who specialise in the areas of children, disability and communityspecific assistance.

The expo will have two parts: the serviceproviders’ exhibition in the main auditorium; and

a series of workshops.

All participation within both the expo and workshops will be covered by a $5 admission fee.

Email, Jul 14, 2016 Sandra Ferns, Autism Central Coast

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - July 19, 2016 - P17 7

Out&About

Napoleonic era brought to life

White Ribbon Family Fun Day at Ourimbah ocal group, Inspiring the Coast, will hold a White Ribbon Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 31 at Bill Sohier Hall, Ourimbah.

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The event aims to raise awareness and muchneeded funds to support White Ribbon Australia’s work to end domestic violence.

On the day there will be games, music activities, sausage sizzle, cake stall, face painting and a raffle.

All entry gold coin donations will go to Coast Shelter in an effort to support frontline services.

Money raised from the raffle will also support White Ribbon’s primary prevention initiatives in schools, workplaces and the broader community.

‘Inspiring the Coast’ reports that services such as Coast Shelter turn away approximately four in five women and children seeking crisis accommodation, many

of whom are fleeing domestic violence.

The need for fundraising is made clear by event organiser Kym Presdee, who said domestic violence was reaching “epidemic proportions”.

“The Central Coast is in the top two NSW police commands for domestic and family violence incidents,” said Ms Presdee.

“Local crisis services witness the fallout from this widespread epidemic first hand and have the unfortunate task of turning away many women and children due to limited crisis accommodation,” Ms Presdee said.

“Domestic violence is never a private issue.

“We are holding this

event to help break the silence around violence, to raise awareness of the issue as well as funds to support work to bring domestic violence to an end.

“We want people to know that domestic violence is unacceptable, it is never the victim’s fault, help is always available and if you see something you should definitely say something.

“People need to know that they can make a difference.

“Bringing an end to domestic violence will take a whole of community approach,” Ms Presdee said.

Media release, July 18, 2016 Kym Presdee, Inspiring the Coast

Napoleonic Era Game Exhibition at The Entrance

he Entrance Gallery will host a free Napoleonic era game exhibition from July 20 to July 24.

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The show piece of the exhibition is a large Tasmanian Oak games table that was designed and manufactured over the course of a 20 year period on the Central Coast.

A ‘Christopher Columbus’ style map of the late 18th century

Europe is the backdrop for the game titled Team Napoleon.

Over 1,000 individually designed playing pieces adorn the table, representing eight Empires of the Napoleonic era.

In addition to the Napoleonic Games Table,

the exhibition will also feature paintings, models, dioramas and figurines.

The official opening event will take place on Wednesday, July 20 with a demonstration game to be held on July 24.

Media release, Jul 18, 2016 Andrew Rowland, The Entrance Gallery

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AUG 6th - 7pm till 11pm The Greens The Entrance - Warrigal St, The Entrance NSW 2261 - 02 4332 5955 WEB - www.thegreenstheentrance.com.au FB - www.facebook.com/thegreenstheentrance

Not for Profit Organisations Arts & Culture Central Coast Potters Society Classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December.

Open Day in Sept 4324 5343 info@ccpotters.org

Wyong Drama Group A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year.

Monthly meetings 1st Tues. 7.30pm Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Indoor bowls, mahjong, walking for pleasure, slimmers support, hand and foot Bolivia cards, Toy library and community garden 4388 5801 manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Non-profit org in Wyong providing free legal advice.

Intake times for legal advice Tue & Wed10am12pm, Thur 2-4pm 4353 4988 admin_cclc@clc.net.au

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Animal Care Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

Community Groups ARPRA ARPRA is the peak body representing residents living in Residential Land Lease Communities in NSW. We are a non-profit org providing advice and advocacy and training 4358 8246 arpranorthlakes@outlook.com.au

Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay 0435 807 633 bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre Financial Counselling, Tool Library, Computer Hub and Computer Lessons, Private Art Therapy Sessions, Homework Help, Self Esteem Group, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group, EAPA-Energy Accounts Payment Assistance, Early Links Outreach Worker, Tax Help, Holiday activities for kids and young people, Community Garden, Events, Referral Services, Op Shop and Food Store.

Community BBQ on first Thurs 4332 7450 http://bbnc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e.

Monthly programme for all areas of the coast 4396 3640 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

Central Coast Social Group Social contact, entertainment events, new friendships, for 30’s-60’s Live music, house parties, dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips away etc.

Monthly Meet & Chat 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au

Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors providing free confidential professional service to gamblers, family and friends Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford and The Entrance 4344 7992

Lake Munmorah Senior Citizens Club Computer Classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390 Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities 4332 5522 Long Jetty Over 50s Club Indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, linedancing, tai chi and more 9am to 3pm 4332 5522 Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation Meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through

consultative services and community programs Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

The NSW Justices Association Inc Seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388

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hearing aids 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearing australia.org.au

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Fri Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

benefits@nswja.org.au

Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations.

Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions held regularly across the Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity.

Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received Long Jetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden.

4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Vibrant, progressive group.

Conquer your fears of public speaking in a supportive learn-by-doing environment.

10.30am - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

Garden Clubs Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club 3rd Sat 1 to 3.30pm Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea Charmhaven Community Centre 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Health Groups Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Mon Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300

Members of Parliament.

2nd Mon 2pm The Entrance Leagues Club 4332 2907

Moore Golf Day, Garage markets and street stalls.

2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy 0414 701 489

Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, educational and philosophy issues in a non partisan manner. The Grange Hotel 4th Thur (ex Dec)

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Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area.

1st Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com @g

www.pcfa.org.au

Probus Clubs

GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being.

Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268

Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club Warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers.

4th Mon, RSL Hall, Killarney Vale 4332 6625

www.grow.org.au

ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door. Wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au g y

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes Showband Play brass instruments, meet every Tues & Thurs.

Play at community events Park Road The Entrance (north end) 0407 406 669

Toowoon Bay Probus Club Morning tea, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events. 4th Thur 10am.

Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern Rd., Bateau Bay 4334 3979 Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc Meet new friends and enjoy social events.

2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers.

Social outings 3rd Thur.

Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi 4351 0450

Service Groups Inner Wheel Club Wyong Women’s club with the common interest of giving back to the community while developing lasting friendships.

7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Uniting Church 4393 2755 iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

Political Groups Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community issues 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

NSW Labor Party The Entrance Day Branch Monthly meetings to discuss and debate policy as well as campaign for local labor candidates and

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities.

Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy. Harry

Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers

Friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes.

People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training & support provided 4334 3877 cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Volunteers wanted, challenging conditions, interrupted meals, early starts, breathtaking Tuggerah Lakes views.

Rewards: - Saving distressed boaters or maybe saving a life 0488 442 051 uc.tuggerahlakes@ marinerescuensw.com.au

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club

Looking for new members www.bwcaravanclub.wix.com/bwcc

4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships.

Biz Networking breakfasts Every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants as well as residents in residential parks 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members.

14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Bridge Club Social bridge Tues, 9.45am-1pm The Greens The Entrance (with or without a partner) Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Long Jetty - Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chittaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451 www.tugglakesu3a.info

Mingara Indoor Bowls Club Daily competition (singles, pairs & triples) Winner’s Prize Strongly social. Sun 9.30am- Noon.

Mon 6.30–9pm.

Wed 9.30am-2pm Ray 4389 2567 Mingara Club 4349 7799 raymurphy1935@hotmail.com ay u p y 935@ ot a co

Sport KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy Angy 0413 237 010 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au do inga ajudo co au

Womens Groups BPW Central Coast

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty.

Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, flora, history. Keep fit and make friends 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship.

Monthly dinner meetings, two course meal and speaker.

Community transport avail.

Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Northern Women’s Health Centre Family law advice, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues.

All services are provided by women for women 4351 1152

cclapidary@optusnet.com.au

www.cccwhc.com.au

If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing.org or www.centralcoastnewspapers.com for the forms or contact Central Coast Newspapers on - 4325 7369 Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free.

However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date.

Australia Post is about to increase their postage rates by over 42% and we can no longer continue to absorb these increases.

Subscription rates have therefore needed to be increased from $50 to $75 for 25 editions.

Wyong Regional Chronicle - July 19, 2016 - P19 W 9

he debate continues over whether a proposed boarding house at Ourimbah represents development overkill or the direction the area needs to move in to have an economically viable future.

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According to the developer, Mr Kevin Gregory, his proposed development is in keeping with the Central Coast Council’s Ourimbah Draft Master Plan to support the institutional growth of the area’s educational facilities.

When asked about resident concerns regarding the development being uncharacteristic of the traditional village atmosphere of its surroundings, Mr Gregory said: “Character

Land and Environment Court Ourimbah conciliation conference adjourned

Community members addressed the Land and Environment Court conciliation conference

is subjective”.

Mr Allan Benson, member of the Stop Glen Road Development Action Group said: “The Community believes that the development is not characteristic and it never has been.

“The bulk and scale

of the building will absolutely dominate the shopping centre,” Mr Benson said.

“The building itself won’t win an architectural prize, I can tell you that,” he said.

The draft masterplan for Ourimbah was

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developed through a collaborative process between the former Wyong Council, the community and stakeholders.

“If the draft Ourimbah Master Plan eventuates, the distinctive character of Ourimbah will undoubtedly change in the coming years.

“The community needs to realise that the future of Ourimbah has got to change,” said ms Katie Gregory.

Since the JRPP refused the development in 2015, Kevin and Katy Gregory made a section 96 application and, as a result of council’s refusal of that application, took the matter to the Land and Environment Court.

Their Section 96 application requested the removal of 20 conditions imposed by the JRRP, including the preservation of three tallowwood trees that the developer wanted to remove.

The JRPP also wanted the number of units in the development reduced from 101 to 82 but, according to Mr Gregory, the reduction made the development financially unworkable.

“We need to ensure we have the numbers to

support the facility,” Mr Gregory said.

“We want to ensure a quality establishment and avoid social issues typical of student accommodation,” he said.

The Central Coast Council issued a media statement in response to questions from the Wyong Regional Chronicle regarding the outcome of the recent conciliation conference held at the site by the Land and Environment Court: “The council remains opposed to the modifications requested by the applicant in their section 96 application.

“The Section 34 conciliation conference has been adjourned to September 12 to give the applicant time to consider lodging amended plans.

“Often the Section 34 conciliation process does result in a change of approach by the applicant.

“If the applicant does indeed submit amended plans, they will be subject to the EP&A Act, which means, there will be further public consultation,” the council’s media statement said.

If an agreement cannot be reached between Central Coast Council and the developer once the new plans have been evaluated, the Land and Environment Court would need to hear the case in Sydney at a later date.

The Land and Environment Court is now the consent authority on the modification, so the JRPP plays no further role.

Mr Allan Benson said: “Ourimbah residents are not opposed to development, but we believe this development should complement the existing character of Ourimbah and enhance

News our community.

“The current Local Environment Plan (LEP) for Ourimbah generally is in line with community needs and expectations.

“We strongly object to developers whose sole motivation is making money, imposing their values on our community,” he said.

Mr Brian Davies from Ourimbah Region Residents’ Association (ORRA) said the group questioned the validity of Mr Gregory’s Section 96 application on the basis that the modifications must be substantially the same as what was originally approved.

“Adding a new wing worth $1 million is obviously quite different,” Mr Davies said.

“The talks and the speakers’ written submissions from all the various public exhibitions will become evidence if it goes before the Land and Environment Court,” he said.

As a side issue, the conditional approval granted to the developer by the JRPP is due to expire in October.

According to ORRA, Mr Gregory has applied to council for another modification to extend the deadline by 12 months because of the appeal.

“We understand that council planners have agreed to this, another in a long line of extensions of deadlines.

“Every delay is costing the developer and Central Coast ratepayers more money,” Mr Davies said.

Interviews, Jul 12, 2016 Katy Gregory, Landin Real Estate Kevin Gregory, developers Allan Benson, Stop Glen Road Development Group Email, Jul 8, 2016 Allan Benson, ORRA Email, Jul 7, 2016 Brian Davies, ORRA Danielle O’Brien, journalist

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Appiah returns to the Mariners he Central Coast Mariners have welcomed back Kwabena Appiah to the club where he had his first taste of professional football as a part of the National Youth League in 2011.

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Appiah has signed a one-year-deal with the Central Coast Mariners that will see him remain at the club until at least the end of the A-League 2016-17 campaign.

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by Tony Walmsley in 2011 as a 19-year-old, Appiah won the 2011-12 National Youth League Championship alongside Anthony Caceres, Mitch Duke, Bernie Ibini and Tom Rogic.

Appiah then attracted the attention of the newlyformed Western Sydney Wanderers, where he made his Hyundai A-League debut against the Mariners in their first ever competitive match.

Appiah also featured for Western Sydney in the 2013 Hyundai A-League Grand Final when the Mariners were crowned champions.

Appiah played a crucial role in the Wanderers’ 2014 AFC Champions

Kwabena Appiah playing for the Mariners Youth Team in 2011 against Brisbane Roar

League campaign that saw the now 24-year-old speedster take home the club’s Player of the Year award.

Whilst on trial with the Yellow and Navy this pre-season, Appiah has impressed the Mariners football department with his physical attributes and motivation to succeed.

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He spoke about his hunger to play Hyundai A-League football for the Yellow & Navy.

“It feels really good to be back, everyone has welcomed me with open arms,” he said.

“It’s very different to when I was here [in 2011], the setup is incredible and it actually took my breath away, it’s a very professional environment.

“Tony [Walmsley] was the one that took me from playing in the State League and I ended up in the Mariners youth team.

“He’s helped me a lot and I am forever grateful for the opportunity he gave me back then and the opportunity he is giving me now.

“I wanted this reunion earlier, but I’ve been elsewhere, and at the end

of the day, I am finally back here, which feels unreal.

“Tony, Hutch and the rest of the staff have been fantastic and I will do everything that I can to repay that faith.

“After winning the Youth League with the Mariners in 2012 with an incredible team, I was faced with a tough decision.

“Staying with the Mariners or becoming one of the first signings for Western Sydney Wanderers, which was an opportunity that I felt I couldn’t refuse.

“To be honest, when I left Western Sydney, there was only one A-League club I wanted to go to and that was the Central Coast, and at the moment, I am finally where I want to be.

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“He had a very good trial period, fits our attacking philosophy with outstanding physical attributes and holds a desire to refine his game,” Walmsley said.

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“My goals for this season are to do well in pre-season, earn that chance, cement a spot in the starting XI and finally score some A-League goals,” Appiah said.

Central Coast Mariners fans will be pleased to hear that Appiah bagged his first goal for the club in a pre-season match on Tuesday night against the Academy after just 10 minutes.

Walmsley is confident that Appiah can fulfill his potential on the Central Coast and is impressed with his physical condition.

“Kwabena has a lot of experience for a young player, including being voted player of the campaign for the Wanderers in 2014 when they were crowned Champions of Asia,” Walmsley said.

“We are confident that this is a perfect environment for him to

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New multi-purpose courts at Tunkuwallin Oval

The new multi-purpose courts at Tunkawallin

he Central Coast’s northern most residents are set to benefit from a $300,000 council investment in new multi-purpose courts at Tunkuwallin Oval.

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Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, who officially

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particularly in the north, and so too must the services and infrastructure we provide,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Recreational facilities are particularly important as we want our community to be strong, happy and healthy and these enhanced facilities will deliver that,” he said.

“These new courts have been championed by all local sporting clubs, particularly the Summerland PointGwandalan Netball Club, who need these facilities to cater for their expanding membership base.

“This is a great example of council and interested local groups working together to deliver the facilities our community need, want and value.

“I am looking forward to more of that to come in this new Central Coast Council.” Mr Reynolds said.

Other sporting and recreational facilities to be finished soon include a new BMX track at San Remo, the regional skate place at Bateau Bay and the first stage of the Magenta Shared Pathway.

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Mariners strengthen ties with the ACT he Central Coast Mariners have reached an agreement with Capital football that will see the club identify Canberra’s best footballers and invite them to trial with the Mariners.

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In the lead up to Hyundai A-League season 12, with the assistance of Capital Football, the Central Coast Mariners will select three players and one coach from Canberra for a weeklong trial at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence.

With Canberra’s GIO Stadium set to host two Central Coast Mariners’ home games this season, the Mariners are building on their already strong relationship with the ACT’s football governing body and the collaborative talent pathway is the next big step.

During a week where Central Coast Mariners’ players, Head Coach Tony Walmsley, and CEO Shaun Mielekamp joined thousands of football families in Canberra for Kanga Cup, the Mariners were able to reach an agreement with Capital Football that makes this

initiative possible.

The Central Coast Mariners also finalised plans to re-visit Canberra for a weeklong pre-season trip during September that will see the entire squad in the nation’s Capital for a range of pre-season matches and community activations.

During the Yellow and Navy’s visit in September, the Mariners will play against a selection of Canberra’s best players which will help the Mariners’ football department decide which three players make the final cut.

Head Coach Tony Walmsley said he was excited at the opportunity the Capital Draft creates for Canberra and Central Coast Mariners.

“Work is underway to refine the model, but the addition of Canberra within our formal development structure expands our

catchment significantly and I’m excited to see the first draft of players on the Coast”, Walmsley said.

“It’s fantastic to play two matches in Canberra, we want to make this a home away from home and build on it.

Central Coast Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp thanked Capital Football for welcoming the Mariners with open arms.

“I’d like to thank Mark O’Neill, Phil Brown and the Capital Football Board, and as our relationship with Capital Football grows, it’s going to be great for football in the region,” Mielekamp said.

“A lot of our Members are very excited about making the trip down, so it’s going to be great for the Canberra economy,” Mielekamp said.

Media release, Jul 8, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Mariners sign an attacker ttacker, Blake Powell has signed a two-year-deal with the Central Coast Mariners.

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Following his departure from Wellington Phoenix, due to personal reasons that required Powell to return to NSW to be closer to his family, the 25-year-old has joined his third Hyundai A-League Club.

During his time at Wellington Phoenix, Powell found the back of the net on eight occasions from 23 A-League appearances.

Australian football fans will fondly remember Powell’s four-goal haul against Western Sydney Wanderers at Parramatta in round 19 of the 2015-16 A-League where he had a hat trick to his name after just 33 minutes.

Powell added a fourth to his tally in a day that saw the striker record the second fastest hat trick in A-League history.

Blake Powell has arrived on the Central Coast and commenced training with his new teammates, where he is looking to build on his goal tally from last season.

Identified as a versatile

player who can feature anywhere in the attacking stocks, Powell is a coup for Tony Walmsley’s new-look squad and will be eying off the FFA Cup Round of 32 fixture against Green Gully.

“I’m a goal scorer, I want to score more goals than I did last season and be competitive, with the team to push for a finals shot,” Powell said.

“At the moment Tony has been playing me as a number 10 in a play maker’s role and I’m liking the amount of freedom and getting a lot more touches on the ball.

“As a striker the ball might not come to you as much, so it’s been good.

“I am looking to build on the combination play between Roy O”Donovan and Fabio Ferreira.”

Powell said he thanked Wellington Phoenix for his time at the club and their understanding.

“I’ve been dealing with some family issues at the moment and Wellington

were very respectful and supported my decision to come back home and be closer to my family,” he said.

Mariners head coach, Tony Walmsley, said he was excited at the recruitment of his newest attacking weapon.

“Blake Powell has proved himself to be a goal scorer at both Sydney FC and Wellington Phoenix and gives us a point of difference as a second striker or number 10,” Walmsley said.

“Blake is a hard worker; has great pace and makes smart forward runs.

“When we heard he had returned to NSW for family reasons and had been released by Wellington, it made sense to make an approach and I’m delighted to be able to add him to our attacking options for the next two seasons,” Walmsley said.

Media release, Jul 14, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

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Isabelle and Jayme selected for NSW Rugby League squad erkeley Vale Women’s Rugby League representative, Isabelle Kelly, is determined to make history when she represents NSW in the Interstate Challenge on July 23.

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Jayme Fressard has also been named as a shadow player in the NSW women's rugby league side

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The match, between the best female league players in Queensland and New South Wales, will be played before the Titans versus Eels National Rugby League Round 20 clash on the Gold Coast.

The Queensland Women’s team has been one of the most successful representative sides in the state, remaining undefeated for 17 years.

NSW are improving every year and last year the two teams played out a four-all draw.

Isabelle Kelly, debuted for NSW in 2015 and scored the crucial try to equal the game against Queensland.

“It was hard to describe the feeling of the game,” Isabelle said.

“Last year was the first time I played rugby league and then I was selected to start on the wing for NSW. “It was an amazing experience and something I will never forget.

“But this year, I’m hoping we can make history and beat Queensland for the first time in 17 years.

“Since making NSW last year and playing alongside and against Australian Jillaroos, I have seen the hard work and determination it takes to play at a representative level.

“I was determined to represent NSW again and so I’ve been working hard and training every day.

“One day I would also like to put on that green and gold jersey and represent my country and the Central Coast on the international stage.”

Isabelle is not the only Berkeley Vale player who impressed the NSW selectors.

Team mate, Jayme Fressard, has been named as the shadow player for NSW. This is Jayme’s first year of rugby league and

she is already showing signs of becoming a future representative player.

Women’s league is one of the fastest growing areas of the game according to Berkeley Vale coach, Ken Smith.

“This year we’ve had even more interest from girls across the region wanting to play this great game of ours,” he said.

“We are proud to be home to the only women’s rugby league team on the Central Coast.

“When most people hear about our team they get us confused with League Tag. “Our girls are tough.

“What you see the NRL boys do on the television is exactly what our girls do: tackle.

“They show a lot of talent and skill and are keen to learn more each week to improve their game.

“I can’t wait to see what new skills Isabelle and Jayme can bring back to our team to help make us more competitive in the Sydney competition.

“Everyone at the club is right behind the women and the support from the community is growing too.

“We’ve been approached by Wyong Rugby League to be their curtain raiser game for NSW Cup on Saturday, August 6 at Morrie Breen Oval.

“This is great recognition, not only for our team, but for women’s rugby league in general.”

Berkeley Vale Women’s Rugby League team started in 2015 and already has a resume to be proud of with representative players and a few grand finals under their belt.

Berkeley Vale plays in the First Division of the Sydney Women’s Metro Competition and takes on teams such as Hunter, Forrestville, Greenacre, Redfern, Mounties and Cronulla.

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