Issue 139 of Wyong Regional Chronicle

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Residents demand return of their promised park

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w a n d a l a n children, parents and grandparents held a rally on Tuesday, May 1, to ask Central Coast Councillors to help them fight for a promised park and playground in their new residential subdivision.

The promised park was deleted as part of an amendment to the development application for the Rosecorp subdivision on Kanangra Dve, Gwandalan.

“The former Wyong Council, NSW Government and the developer conspired to delete the Playground Park from the Rosecorp subdivision without any local exhibition or consultation with residents,” said Mr Bill Symington, Chairman

Gwandalan residents gathered at the site of their deleted playgound to call for assistance from Council of the Gwandalan and but now we are going had approached Central Wyong LEP. Summerland Point to have to walk a great Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, In lieu of Section 94 Peninsula Improvement distance to a skate park but had not yet been contributions and the that they can’t really use. successful at arranging a deleted park, Rosecorp Group Inc. has to provide a “Or, you have to take meeting with her.

One local mother, Ms He said he was hopeful shared pathway from Jade Liston, said one of them all the way down to subdivision to the reasons why she and the water, and if you take that local Councillors the Reserve, her husband purchased them down there, it is too would come to the aid Tunkawallin land in the subdivision far and they can’t walk of the community and but that reserve is on the was because of the back up. and the only push for the developer other side of Kanangra promised playground for playground in the whole to dedicate 0.5 hectares Dve and is a significant area is for toddlers,” she of the blocks that had walking distance away their two young sons. not yet been sold in the from most houses.

“We did buy the land said.

The 187-block Ms Emma Wells and subdivision to reinstate with a plan that said residents’ park- subdivision was there was going to be a her husband acquired the approved as a State playground park included their land when she playground.

“When we doorknocked Significant Development with this development, was pregnant with her the now residents to let them under which we were very daughter. excited about, because The park had been know about our rally, just defunct Part 3A of the we had Tye (aged six) deleted from the about every house had Environmental Planning and Brodie (aged 4),” Ms development by that children, so a playground and Assessment Act. Liston said.

The Wyong LEP stage, which was one is an important part of year after Ms Liston had the development of this requires new housing “I feel ripped off. community,” Ms Wells developments to have a acquired her land.

“I feel really annoyed. said. greenspace park within “It was only when we “We were previously 500 metres of any of the The approved plans for started speaking to our going to be able to walk properties within the the development showed neighbours that they let up the road to a park that subdivision. the park as part of the us know about a park was safe and had easy LEP, but it was deemed “Council have refused that is now non-existent,” access, and we could to be 0.1 hectares smaller to meet with the local she said. have kept the kids active, than the minimum size community for over two Mr Symington said he which is really important, for a park required in the years, and are hiding,

behind the excuse is that this is all the State’s doing.

“But, Council’s hands are all over the secret approval for the deletion of the park, in fact they suggested the removal,” Mr Symington said.

The construction of at least one home has already commenced on the site of the deleted park, in a cul-de-sac central to the subdivision, so reinstatement of the original playground is not an option.

Residents want other land to be offered by the developer as an alternate site for their promised park.

Source: Media statement, Apr 30 Bill Symington, Gwandalan and Summerland Point Peninsula Improvement Group Inc Interview, May 1 Jade Liston, Gwandalan Emma Wells, Gwandalan Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The Palm Beach ferry navigating the very narrow channel Photo: Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association

Channel needs science, not amateur ideas, says CEN The Ettalong channel dredging needs science, engineering and common sense, and not ill-considered amateur ideas, opinions and dogma, according to the Community Environment Network.

Chairman Mr John Asquith said: “When the public hear of beaches eroding, channels silting up and loss of foreshore, surely the first question is: What has changed?”

He said four events should be looked at.

They were the excavation for the Diggers building in 2004 and the use of the sand to make the beach wider; removal of native vegetation from the dune system from 2008; the rock wall built on the Ettalong foreshore in 2014 and the sandbag ball constructed to protect The Esplanade in 2015.

Mr Asquith said the sand from the Diggers excavation “ended up in the channel to the north near Wagstaffe”.

“Native vegetation planted by

volunteers on the foreshore was removed to improve access and views from 2008 onwards.

“The vegetation was planted to stabilize the dunes and hold the foreshore together - so the volunteers resigned,” he said.

“They were just four isolated changes but most of the works were done without studies of flows, sand deposition or long-term changes in currents, sea level rise and temperatures.

“We need science and modelling from experts.”

According to Mr Asquith, sand in the estuaries and beaches was an unstable material which under the influence of water, waves, tides and wind needed to be managed carefully.

“Sand in the estuary and on the beaches is either accreting or eroding.

“It is not sitting still,” Mr Asquith said.

“Hence, dredging of the channel past Lobster Beach and Ettalong needs to be well thought out as the consequences of the wrong action

could be catastrophic,” he said.

“Similarly, dealing with erosion at Ocean Beach needs experts.”

Mr Asquith said two relevant plans had already been prepared by experts, based on studies and approved by the Council and the NSW Government.

He referred to the Brisbane Waters Estuary Management Plan and the Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Management Plan.

The plans called for “regular maintenance” of the navigation channel and said Ocean Beach sand needed to be stabilised with vegetation, according to Mr Asquith.

“None of the studies or reports shows any hydrological connection between the channel and Ocean Beach,” he said.

The recent proposal for Central Coast Council to purchase an Ocean Going Super dredge was ill-conceived, he said.

“This is what is being used in to reclaim land in the South China Sea. “It would not fit in the channel and

operation would be prohibitively expensive.”

Likewise, the idea of strategically depositing dredge spoil to enhances surf breaks and tap into super bank surfing opportunities and tourism was unlikely to work.

“Coastal experts have told CEN that sand will move back very quickly when dumped on the Ettalong sandbank near a channel.”

Replenishing the beach using truckloads of sand was another recent suggestion.

“It is likely this sand will be washed away into deeper water at Broken Bay never to be seen again.

“CEN could find no credible studies to support a strategy of pumping sand out of the clogged channel into Brisbane Water at Half Tide Rocks and onto Ocean Beach.”

Rather than removing vegetation from Ocean Beach, the Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Management Plan sets the

opposite high priority “to stabilize the sand with vegetation” Mr Asquith said.

“There is a real threat that some of these schemes could cost the Central Coast a fortune and put property and lives at risk,” he said.

“The sand that circulates off Ettalong needs to be kept in the loop and out of the channel.

“If it was used at Ocean Beach it could be permanently lost into deeper water south of Ocean Beach.

“Then more foreshore erosion could occur as nature seeks to re-establish equilibrium around Ettalong.

“Council and the NSW Government need to tread carefully and develop a long-term strategy that implements the management plans and does not change with every opinion.

“Otherwise, the consequences could be irreversible and expensive.”

SOURCE: Media release, 17 Mar 2018 John Asquith, Community Environment Network

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he NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Waste and Waste from Energy has recommended that the NSW Government establish an independent inquiry into the operation, regulation and approvals of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill site.

“The recommendation by the NSW Upper House Parliamentary Inquiry into the waste industry, for an independent inquiry into Mangrove Mountain Landfill, is a major step in the right direction and what we had hoped for,” Dr Stephen Goodwin said.

“Mountain Districts Association prepared a written submission for and made a presentation to the Parliamentary Committee seeking such an Inquiry,” he said.

“It fills us with hope that we may yet see justice done on this longstanding issue.

“Only an open inquiry, independent of government interference, can hope to uncover all of the facts and get to the bottom of how this massive environmental and public health disaster was allowed to happen.

“Central Coast residents are fully aware of the potential threat posed by Mangrove Mountain Landfill on the health of their drinking water supply, and to the safety of the groundwater that is widely used by rural residents,

Some of the exposed general waste at Mangrove Mountain landfill

farmers and businesses in the Mountain Districts.

“They need reassurance that this will be fully investigated and not be allowed to continue.

“What the community needs now is for Central Coast Council to throw its support behind the implementation of this recommendation, and demand that the Inquiry takes place.

“The recommendation for an independent inquiry must be implemented by the NSW Government at the earliest opportunity.

“This is an election year, and Mountain Districts Association will make sure that it becomes a prominent election issue on the Central Coast.

“If the Government does not act, I am sure that they will be under enormous pressure to hang on to the Liberal held seat of Terrigal.

“The threat to the Central

Coast drinking water supply and groundwater reserves crosses political boundaries.

“Mountain Districts Association congratulates the cross-party parliamentary committee on this far-sighted recommendation.”

Local Central Coast Member of the NSW Legislative Council, Mr Taylor Martin, who is a Liberal member of the Legislative Council’s Planning and Environment Committee which has released the report said he agreed that there should be an independent inquiry to investigate the Mangrove Mountain Landfill site.

“I am particularly pleased that this cross party committee has recommended an independent inquiry into the approval, the operation and the regulatory compliance of the Mangrove Mountain site,” Mr Martin said.

“Furthermore, I’d like to see

the implementation of GPS vehicle tracking devices for waste disposal trucks used by licensed providers in NSW to ensure waste is going to appropriate sites and in the approved quantities,” Mr Martin said.

Mr Martin also said that the Report recommended the use of GPS vehicle trackers and other surveillance techniques, including drones, to prevent illegal dumping and that the NSW Government allocate additional resources to support the enhanced use of vehicle trackers in the waste industry.

“If tracking devices had been used in years gone by, it would have flagged authorities to the dumping at Spencer much earlier,” Mr Martin said.

The Mangrove Mountain Landfill recommendation was number 27 in the Inquiry’s report, which said: The committee appreciates

the concerns raised by the Mountain Districts Association about the Mangrove Mountain landfill site.

“It is understandable that the presence of a fully operational landfill site that sits on top of the Ourimbah Creek system is a matter of alarm for the local community, even though the site stopped receiving waste in 2014.

“We also note that the NSW EPA, the NSW Department of Planning and Environment and independent consultants have determined that the site has not contaminated the water supply.

“The committee recognises that the former Gosford Council was the consent authority for the initial site redevelopment.

“However, once the NSW EPA was given this responsibility, the agency should have conducted better stakeholder engagement prior to issuing

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and amending the environment protection licence.

“We believe this may have gone someway to reassuring the local community about the safety of the project.

“It is also disappointing to receive evidence that it can take weeks for NSW EPA officers to investigate complaints, given that during this time, crucial evidence may be lost.

“We strongly encourage the NSW EPA to take more prompt action to investigate potential breaches of environment protection licence conditions.

“The committee believes that there are significant unresolved issues regarding the Mangrove Mountain landfill site, including licence variations and the role of the then Gosford Council in issuing development consent.

“The committee therefore recommends that the NSW Government establish an independent inquiry to investigate the operation, regulation and approvals of the Mangrove Mountain Landfill site.

“The Mangrove Mountain landfill site is located on the New South Wales Central Coast, and is operated by Verde Terra Pty Ltd, an affiliate of the waste company Bingo.

“Landfilling at the site began in 1998 when Gosford Council (now part of Central Coast Council) issued a development consent for a minor redevelopment of the Mangrove Mountain Memorial Golf Course.

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he NSW Government Architect has released the first of three recommendations for the revitalisation of Gosford, and the State Minister for Planning has announced a repurposed Central Coast Regional Development Corporation to drive investment in the city.

Popular cruise is cancelled as channel silts up A Gosford cruise operator has cancelled a popular tour through the Ettalong Channel and has called on NSW Roads and Maritime Services to restrict passage to vessels with drafts of less than 1.5 metres.

Starship Cruises owner and master of the Lady Kendall II, Mr Alan Draper, said vessels with greater drafts should not navigate the channel at the entrance to Brisbane Water.

Mr Draper said he was no longer prepared to take the Lady Kendall II, which has a 2.2 metre draft, through the channel to do his sought-after Four Islands tourist cruise around Brisbane Water, Broken Bay, Pittwater and the Hawkesbury.

“That cruise represents 50 per cent of my income because it is

one of the best boat trips in the country, but it is not safe to take her out,” he said.

“It is a compounding sand situation down there and it is getting worse,” he said.

According to Mr Draper, the channel is in the worst shape he has seen it in the 33 years he has been operating the Lady Kendall II. He said ferry masters and anyone in control of a commercial vessel have grown increasingly nervous about driving through the channel “the RMS has provided”.

“If it was a road, they would clear it.

“If it was a train track, they would clear it.

“If the RMS was serious about safety, they would put out a notice warning vessels with a draft of greater than 1.5 metres not to use the channel,” he said.

Mr Draper said he believed

he knew the answer to the two most important questions about the current state of the channel at Ettalong – what caused the problem and who is responsible for fixing it.

The channel to the entrance of Brisbane Water has been neglected for 150 years, he said.

“For the last 150 years, no one has done anything.

“We have always been the poor cousins of other waterways up and down the Coast.”

In more recent times, the excavation for the building of the Mantra, beach nourishment and previous attempts to “sweep” the channel have all contributed to its current siltation, Mr Draper said.

“Beach replenishment programs cause the channel to block because the sand from the beach winds up in the channel.”

As for whose responsibility it is

to fix the problem and pay to keep the channel navigable, Mr Draper said that was clearly a State Government job.

“Council’s responsibility ends at the high tide mark.

“It is a great business plan on behalf of the RMS to get Central Coast rate payers to pay its bills.

“Rate payers should be really upset if the Council starts spending money on things that are the responsibility of the NSW Government,” he said.

“All we need is a channel dredge.

“Where do they get this ocean going super-dredge nonsense?

“What are we? Dubai?

“It costs $600 per hour to operate a modern dredge that could remove 900 cubic metres an hour.

“If the RMS was to pay to run a dredge through the natural

channel, not the one they’ve marked but the one that runs across from Ettalong Point to the south of Lobster Beach and then straight to Little Box Head, with the tides in and out, it would be clear in no time.”

Meanwhile, Mr Draper said the RMS needed to get serious about safety and “stop people going through it”.

If your vessel has a 1.5 metre draft you won’t get in on a low tide.

“The only way for me to get out now is at the top of the high tide and then I can’t get back in.

“I will have a go at anything but it is just too dangerous.

“When you have white water coming in on a 1.2 metre sea it is like driving a car on ice,” he said.

SOURCE: Interview, 5 Apr 2018 Alan Draper, Starship Cruises Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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The Government Architect’s first proposal, to turn Kibble Park into a city square, was placed on public exhibition on April 9.

“The plan is to create a regionally-significant city square, that strengthens connectivity and improves the city’s commercial, retail, lifestyle and cultural life,” said NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts.

Mr Roberts visited Kibble Park to announce that he had appointed Mr Michael Cassel, as the new CEO of the CCRDC. According to the Minister, while the Department of Planning and Environment coordinates the delivery of the Urban Design Implementation Framework (UDIF) for Gosford, the CCRDC will identify development opportunities to drive economic growth.

Mr Roberts said Mr Cassel’s appointment was part of repurposing the CCRDC to support delivery of Gosford City Centre’s renewal.

“Mr Cassel coming in as part of my team, signals to everyone that I am serious, and this government is serious, in delivering to the people, not just of Gosford, but the Central Coast,” said Mr Roberts.

Mr Robert’s said Mr Cassel’s proven record in delivering the revitalisation of Newcastle meant he had the capacity to recognise and build on the potential of Gosford.

Mr Cassel will continue as

Mr Taylor Martin MLC, Mr Anthony Roberts NSW Minister for Planning, Ms Lee Shearer Coordinator General and Mr Scot MacDonald Parliamentary Secretary, release the report on proposals for Kibble Park

CEO of Hunter Development Corporation.

“I want to be very clear, the Central Coast is not Newcastle and Newcastle is not the Central Coast,” Mr Cassel said.

“They are two different areas, but the same philosophies will apply for the organisation that I lead, and that’s all about collaboration and working with the key stakeholders,” he said.

“I look forward to working with Coordinator General for the Central Coast, Ms Lee Shearer, Central Coast Council and many other stakeholders, to help bring the bold vision for the region, and its capital, to life,” Mr Cassel said.

Kibble Park has been labelled the civic heart of the Gosford city centre in the development plans.

NSW Government Architect, Mr Peter Poulet, said: “It is crucial that the first stage of the project to revitalise Gosford City Centre concentrates on the very heart of the region’s capital.

“Our focus is to enhance Kibble Park to create a significant area for people to gather and celebrate, a centre that is both a green space and a place of civic

and commercial activity.

“Our focus on Kibble Park and the heart of the city is strategic in intent, because it brings together a whole lot of opportunities that have currently been slow in the uptake.

“Gosford, with its potential, is only going to grow from its centre.

“The potential to revitalise the city centre is a gift to the people here,” Mr Poulet said.

Mr Roberts said, “The idea is to concentrate on investment and new offices, shops and cafes, to bring life back to the edges of Kibble Park.”

Central Coast Council has welcomed plans to activate Gosford CBD. Mayor Jane Smith said Council planned to look closely at the proposed activation.

“Council is pleased that the Government Architect has released the plans for the public to see and I can assure you that our staff will be looking closely at these over the coming weeks, and preparing a report for Council,” Mayor Smith said.

“As the closest tier of

government to this, Council needs to be at the centre of decision making going forward,” she said.

“Whilst we welcome the design principles, the devil can be in the detail, so we need thorough, open and transparent consultation as we progress these plans to reality.

“Some of the issues Council wants to understand in the Government Architect’s plans include: what the proposed Gosford CBD activation will deliver for business and the community; how it will stimulate economic development; the impacts on traffic, congestion and parking; impacts on local planning controls and consents; and, how these plans align with the long term vision for the city of Gosford.”

Mr Roberts and Mayor Smith agreed that the announcement was a step forward in creating a vibrant and sustainable region that the Gosford community wants and needs.

Mayor Smith said she encouraged the community to play an active role in the ongoing discussions concerning

their city.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said, “Central Coast people are desperate to see action on revitalising Gosford’s CBD, and today’s announcement has delivered stage 1 of that action to deliver a thriving, prosperous capital that this region needs and deserves.

“It is fantastic to have this first report from the Government Architect released for public exhibition to give the community ample opportunity to provide feedback and have their say,” Mr MacDonald said.

“With the NorthConnex coming, only about a year away now, we’ve got people moving backwards and forward there, we’ve got industry coming, $348 million dollars spent on the hospital, it’s all happening, it’s now about taking those next steps,” he said.

Ms Shearer also said she welcomed the release of the discussion paper.

“This report is a blueprint on how to inject lifeblood to ensure Gosford’s civic heart beats as strongly as it can, which is vital

to the continued revitalisation of the region’s hub,” Ms Shearer said.

Mr Taylor Martin, Member of the NSW Legislative Council, said: “We will hear from some saying that this is just another plan, but it is not.

“We now have the resources, thanks to the State Government, to revitalise Gosford and deliver what’s needed.”

Mr Roberts said: “I’ve put together a team of proven doers, a team of proven achievers.

“What the Central Coast needs most of all is the support of the State Government to bring those plans together - provide funding where it’s required.

“It certainly has not reached the potential it deserves, but following this, not anymore,” said Mr Roberts.

“There’s been a large amount of discussion and consultation about that journey, and we are embarking on that journey today, with this announcement.

“The prosperity for Gosford and the Central Coast is now the key priority of the NSW Government.”

Two further reports are due to be released in coming weeks which focus on the Government Architect’s vision for the corridor between Gosford Hospital to the train station in the north and the Waterfront precinct in the south.

Source: Media Release, Apr 9 Anthony Roberts, NSW Minister for Planning Media release, Apr 9 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald Media conference, Apr 9 Lee Shearer, Coordinator General Central Coast Taylor Martin, Member Legislative Council Scot MacDonald, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Michael Cassel, Central Coast Regional Development Corporation Peter Poulet, NSW Government Architect Kajal Buhagiar, journalist

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Three gold, five silver and one bronze medal to Coast athletes

Brad Woodward

Anja Stridsman

he 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast have concluded, and young athletes from across the region have left their mark on Australian sporting history.

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By far and away the Coast’s most successful athlete was Mingara Aquatic swimmer, Brad Woodward.

The 20-year-old rising star will return home with three medals.

Woodward is the Coast’s golden boy, quite literally, having won a gold medal in his final event at the Games, the Men’s 4 x 100 Medley Relay on April 11.

The impressive result comes off the back of two silver medals for the 100m and 200m Backstroke earlier in the Games.

Further to the medals, Woodward swam some incredible Personal Bests, including a 1:56.57 in the 200m Backstroke, an amazing result for a swimmer who only broke 2:00.00 in January.

Hockey star and 2008/09 CCAS Male Athlete of the Year, Matt Dawson, didn’t let a significant eye injury hold him back, with the Australian Men’s Hockey team, The Kookaburras, blitzing through the Men’s competition to claim the gold in the final against New Zealand.

The Kookaburras were the number one ranked team in the world going into the Games, and with this gold, have reached a milestone of six consecutive Commonwealth Games’ titles.

Track cyclist, Nicholas Yallouris, finished 10th in the 1,000m Individual Time Trial.

It was heartbreak for the former Kincumber High School student and 2016 Olympic gold medallist, Ellia Green, when the Women’s Rugby 7’s team lost in the final against New Zealand.

Despite walking away with the silver medal, the Women’s team will be forever haunted by the now infamous ‘brain

Matt Dawson snap’ of Cassie Staples, who punted the ball into the stands on the regular time bell with scores tied at 12-12.

Commentators speculated Staples was unaware of the locked score, believing Australia to have won.

Green had been on the wing waiting to receive the ball from Staples, when she made her premature victory kick.

Following the unfortunate lapse in judgement, the Kiwis were able to score the clincher with a long range try after the siren in the first period of extra time, to claim the gold with a 17-12 win.

Members of the Aussie team were seen visibly

Nicola McDermott weeping following the result.

Local boy, Australian Rugby 7’s veteran and 2018 Commonwealth Games Team Captain, Jesse Parahi, also lost out in the Men’s Rugby 7s, going down 26-17 against England in their final four qualifying match.

Former Green Point Christian College student and Sydney University Athletics Club star, Nicola McDermott, returns home with a bronze in the Women’s High Jump.

McDermott is a standout in her field and was one of the favourites for the gold on the Aussie team, having placed equal third at the 2018 Australian Athletic

Championships, with a clearance of 1.80m, which was supported by a string of Games qualifying jumps.

Boxer, Anja Stridsman, was another standout local hero, and returns home with a gold in the Women’s 60kg Boxing Division.

Last but not least, Aron Sherriff, the long-time Coastie who made the move to the Gold Coast in late 2017, also medalled at the Games.

He walked away with two silver medals in Lawn Bowls for the Men’s Triples and Men’s Fours events.

“A team was immediately sent to the site to complete emergency restoration works, which required the water supply to be cut to surrounding properties,” according to a statement issued by Central Coast Council general manager Mr Brian Glendenning.

“An interim water supply was made available and water was restored by approximately 7am on Friday, March 30.

“Water released by the break damaged part of Blackwall Rd and an adjacent footpath, and removed some fill material underneath a pavement.

“Council has temporarily restored the site, backfilled where possible and installed an extensive

barricade to ensure the safety of residents, businesses, road users and pedestrians.

“A detailed assessment of the site has revealed that final restoration works will include the removal of damaged paving and further backfilling.

“The issue was as a result of a burst water main, which has been rectified and the majority of the site restored.

“Final restoration work will be completed as soon as possible and every effort will be made to minimise the impact on residents, businesses, road users and pedestrians,” he said.

“Council assures the community that a ‘sink hole’ has not been created at the site.”

SOURCE: Media statement, 19 Apr 2018 Brian Glendenning, Central Coast Council See page 8 for more

Source: Website, Apr 16 Commonwealth Games 2018 Results Register Dilon Luke, Journalist

Council workers dealing with the aftermath of the burst water main near the corner of Blackwall Rd and Railway St on April 4

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Water supply cut after main bursts Water supply was cut to properties in Woy Woy after a water main burst at the corner of Blackwall Rd and Railway St, Woy Woy, in the early hours of Thursday, March 29

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Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch with Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Mr David Harris at the level crossing

Labor commits to replace level crossing A State Labor Government would replace the Rawson Rd level crossing if elected in March next year.

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she did not need to be pressed to make the commitment.

“It is something we would like to deliver in this community,” she said Ms Tesch said she believed Central Coast Council staff were in the process of writing to her seeking her commitment to deliver the Woy Woy level crossing replacement project if elected to the Government benches next year.

She said she did not feel the need to wait for the letter before informing Council and the public that she would make a commitment to deliver the project.

Ms Tesch said she expected some of the cost of the project could be borne by the Federal Government.

She referred to a recent joint State and Federal Government announcement to examine how to deliver a faster train service.

“I would think the Liberals will be investing at a Federal level as part of their business case for making the train trip between here and Sydney a faster one,” Ms Tesch.

“They don’t need to spend $20 million on investigating options to know this level crossing should go,” she said.

Cr Richard Mehrtens said he was hopeful that both major parties would commit to funding

the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement as part of their election campaigns.

“It is less than 12 months until the next state election and the Government and Opposition will be putting together their promise packages together, so I hope letters from council staff are being sent to both asking for their commitment,” Cr Mehrtens said.

Council staff were also working on a reassessment of the costs of the project, he said.

He said the “whole back and forth” between Council and the State Government before the project was canned in 2016 had been about costs, scope of the project and outcomes.

“What we need to do is get back to basics on what the project will look like.

“Will it be further up Woy Woy Rd or close to where rail crossing is now?

“I think the current State Government has a better idea of what it is going to cost than the Opposition.

“They were the ones who originally came up with the program.

“Let’s hope we can get it down to a more reasonable project and more reasonable costs.”

Cr Mehrtens said: “The State Government and the Opposition are aware that people have died at this level crossing.

“If that had occurred on any other road or any other crossing it

would be fixed by now.”

Deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein said he believed Council needed to meet with the Government and the Opposition to make it happen.

“It is currently with Council officers to make those representations and it is up to the mayor and general manager to put together those representations but I would expect it to be in the form of a delegation for meetings with the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and the Member for Gosford,” Cr Holstein said.

Cr Holstein said the future of the Rawson Rd crossing replacement project was the key to fixing the Peninsula’s growing east-west traffic problems.

“I am still keen about addressing the problems with vehicular movements east-west,” he said.

“I still think the Peninsula has major issues around eastwest traffic movement but it is all dependent on making the alternate route through Woy Woy Rd to the freeway open up and safer and that was all going to be a flow on from underpass.

“It sits in the bailiwick of the level crossing and we have got to keep reminding the Government that we need infrastructure,” he said.

SOURCE: Interviews, 18 Apr 2018 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein, Central Coast Council Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Coastal Residents’ Association warns against going to Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches

historians, Ms Merrill Jackson ouncil reconfirmed, enough. at its April 23 “Our energy and focus must and Ms Kay Williams, and, meeting, that a be on making it a reality and Mr Peter Carstairs, from the Gosford Waterfront Action Regional Performing that is what we intend to do.

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Arts and Conference “The RPACC will be key Following the speakers, the Centre (RPACC) will be drawcard to the Gosford CBD, rescission motion was moved built in the Gosford CBD. and will help create an active by Deputy Mayor, Clr Chis and engaged arts and cultural

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A rescission motion, to move the site to Poppy Park instead, was lost, with the Mayor using her casting vote to confirm that the RPACC will be built as part of a cultural precinct, starting at 51-71 Mann Street (Old Broadwater Hotel site).

Mayor Jane Smith said that with the discussion and debate now finalised, it was time to work together with the community and the State and Federal Governments to ensure that this key project is delivered.

“There is significant State and Federal funding at stake that we will lose if we do not get on with delivering this project,” Mayor Smith said.

“We have run out of time to deliberate - it is time for decisive action.

“The community has significant investment and interest in progressing this project, and have waited long

hub in the region’s capital.

“We can now move with confidence to the design phase and are committed to working with all our partners, including the Conservatorium of Music, to ensure that we meet the needs of arts and the broader community, by delivering an iconic and economically viable facility that we can all be proud of.”

The community and key stakeholders will be consulted on the detailed design as this project moves forward.

The build is expected to get underway in January 2019 and will take 18 months.

Four community representatives spoke against the motion to rescind the Council’s April 10 resolution to choose the old Broadwater Hotel as the site for the RPAC. They were Mr Kevin Armstrong from Gosford Waterfront Alliance, local

Holstein and seconded by Clr Chris Burke.

Clr Holstein said he had used rescission motions on five occasions in his 25 years in local government.

Arguing in favour of the motion, Clr Holstein said the budget for the RPAC was short by $20m, and that money from the sale of the Old Broadwater Hotel could be used to contribute to the building of the RPACC on another site.

“I believe we need to have a waterfront that is active... is there anybody here who can say that the waterfront is an inappropriate site for a RPACC?” Clr Holstein said in conclusion.

Source: Media release, Apr 24 Central Coast Council media Meeting notes, Apr 23 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Residents demand return of their promised park

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he NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Central Coast Council do not believe there is any need to close Wamberal or Terrigal Beaches, but, Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal Residents’ Association, said his message to the public is “don’t go there”.

The EPA issued a statement in response to questions about the safety of Terrigal and Wamberal Beaches following recent asbestos findings.

“The NSW EPA is aware of the asbestos issue at Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches; Central Coast Council is the responsible authority for this matter,” the statement said.

“The EPA has met with

Council about this matter to ensure asbestos is being appropriately managed.

“Council has committed to undertake regular inspections of the affected areas and ensure any exposed asbestos is removed,” the statement said.

“Don’t go there,” Mr Aiken said in response to the position taken by Council and the EPA. “Don’t let your kids go there,” he said.

“I have had the material tested, and I have no doubt in my mind that it is absolutely bonded asbestos.

“Bonded asbestos is comparatively safe in situ as cladding on a roof or a wall lining in older houses, but once it becomes damaged and the fibres are exposed, then it becomes friable.

“In this case, small pieces of asbestos cement, some quite

large in size, have gone into the surf, been rumbled around for, and we know it must be, at least two years, and now it is appearing on the beach.

“It most likely came in as the beach recovered, so can anyone tell me that the particles, the fibres, didn’t come up with the sand as well, and dry?

“You don’t want to take that risk with children, because if at some stage down the track, they close the beach and decontaminate it, all those people who have been on the beach should be able to register as people who have been exposed to asbestos,” Mr Aiken said.

Mr Aiken said he identified the asbestos at Wamberal in November 2016.

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w a n d a l a n children, parents and grandparents held a rally on Tuesday, May 1, to ask Central Coast Councillors to help them fight for a promised park and playground in their new residential subdivision.

The promised park was deleted as part of an amendment to the development application for the Rosecorp subdivision on Kanangra Dve, Gwandalan.

“The former Wyong Council, NSW Government and the developer conspired to delete the Playground Park from the Rosecorp subdivision without any local exhibition or consultation with residents,” said Mr Bill Symington, Chairman

Gwandalan residents gathered at the site of their deleted playgound to call for assistance from Council of the Gwandalan and but now we are going had approached Central Wyong LEP. Summerland Point to have to walk a great Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, In lieu of Section 94 Peninsula Improvement distance to a skate park but had not yet been contributions and the that they can’t really use. successful at arranging a deleted park, Rosecorp Group Inc. has to provide a “Or, you have to take meeting with her.

One local mother, Ms He said he was hopeful shared pathway from Jade Liston, said one of them all the way down to subdivision to the reasons why she and the water, and if you take that local Councillors the Reserve, her husband purchased them down there, it is too would come to the aid Tunkawallin land in the subdivision far and they can’t walk of the community and but that reserve is on the was because of the back up. and the only push for the developer other side of Kanangra promised playground for playground in the whole to dedicate 0.5 hectares Dve and is a significant area is for toddlers,” she of the blocks that had walking distance away their two young sons. not yet been sold in the from most houses.

“We did buy the land said.

Ms Emma Wells and subdivision to reinstate with a plan that said The 187-block there was going to be a her husband acquired the residents’ park- subdivision was playground park included their land when she playground. approved as a State “When we doorknocked Significant Development with this development, was pregnant with her residents to let them under which we were very daughter. the now excited about, because The park had been know about our rally, just defunct Part 3A of the we had Tye (aged six) deleted from the about every house had Environmental Planning and Brodie (aged 4),” Ms development by that children, so a playground and Assessment Act. Liston said. stage, which was one is an important part of The Wyong LEP year after Ms Liston had the development of this requires new housing “I feel ripped off. community,” Ms Wells developments to have a acquired her land.

“I feel really annoyed. greenspace park within “It was only when we said.

“We were previously The approved plans for 500 metres of any of the going to be able to walk started speaking to our up the road to a park that neighbours that they let the development showed properties within the was safe and had easy us know about a park the park as part of the subdivision.

“Council have refused access, and we could that is now non-existent,” LEP, but it was deemed to be 0.1 hectares smaller to meet with the local have kept the kids active, she said.

Mr Symington said he than the minimum size community for over two which is really important, for a park required in the years, and are hiding,

behind the excuse is that this is all the State’s doing.

“But, Council’s hands are all over the secret approval for the deletion of the park, in fact they suggested the removal,” Mr Symington said.

The construction of at least one home has already commenced on the site of the deleted park, in a cul-de-sac central to the subdivision, so reinstatement of the original playground is not an option.

Residents want other land to be offered by the developer as an alternate site for their promised park.

Source: Media statement, Apr 30 Bill Symington, Gwandalan and Summerland Point Peninsula Improvement Group Inc Interview, May 1 Jade Liston, Gwandalan Emma Wells, Gwandalan Jackie Pearson, journalist

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he deaths of more than 700 ring neck pheasants from botulism, at an Ourimbah property, have prompted a warning from biosecurity experts to report unusual symptoms and behaviour in domestic poultry.

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Dr Chowdhury praised the vigilance of the affected landholders,

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“The couple reported the sudden mortalities to us immediately, so we were able to carry out the necessary testing and limit the impact on their flock, as well as the risk to neighbouring properties in the area,” he said.

Dr Chowdhury encouraged other poultry and stock owners to report unusual signs,

Mr Dermott Devlin with Dr Aziz Chowdhury symptoms and sudden to impact on other of the toxin, supplying deaths immediately. landholders or our clean feed and water, agricultural markets by and preventing wild bird “Time is of the essence cutting corners,” he said. access to the feeder and when it comes to reporting stock sickness, “Dr Chowdhury and water, keeping birds away and we are here to help his team have been from stagnant or pooled landholders when it extremely professional water, and providing feed comes to protecting their and helped us understand in containers and not on stock, and potentially what we needed to do the ground. their land, from the impact to reduce the risk to our Sick birds should be of disease,” he said. other animals, our land isolated and provided with food and water.

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ouncil has resolved to support the development of a robust Proactive Release Program over the next 12 months to give the community greater access to a range of Council held information, i n c l u d i n g documentation, that helps Council make informed decisions.

The Program will create a framework to promote the efficient and useful release of Council information.

Australian and international best practice will be harnessed, and members of the community will also be consulted to assist with prioritising the release of

information.

Mayor Jane Smith said the development of this new program is evidence of Council’s commitment to transparency, accountability and efficiency.

“We want the community to have faith that we are making informed decisions in their best interests,” Mayor Jane Smith said.

“We want to be proactive and release information that will inform our residents about the history of projects and the basis of decisions.”

“Council’s Acting CEO has already proactively released a considerable about of information relating to the Wyong Employment Zone and Central Coast Airport.

“It has been announced that documents relating

to Mangrove Mountain Landfill will very soon also be made publically available.

“There will continue to be times when information does need to remain confidential and there are good reasons why this is the case.

“However, Council will be seeking to make these reasons clearer at the time.

“After some time, that information too may be able to be released proactively.

“Council recognised that restrictions imposed by the Federal Copyright Act are a source of frustration for some members of the public attempting to obtain copies of certain documents.

“However, to reproduce documents without the express permission of

the Copyright owner would open Council up to prosecution and monetary damages.

“Council will very shortly write to the NSW Information Commissioner and request that the issue be raised with the Federal Government.

“Every year, Council responds to hundreds of requests for information.

“In the long term, an expected outcome of the new Proactive Release Program is that the number of formal applications will decrease, because the type of information being requested has already been proactively released

by Council.

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raffic lights are to be installed at the Wallarah Rd and Walker Ave intersection at Kanwal, to provide safer pedestrian access.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said the NSW Government is providing $375,000 to install an extra traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing at the eastern approach of the intersection.

“In the five years to June 2016, there were 16 crashes at this location, including three crashes which resulted in pedestrian injury,” Mr MacDonald said.

“This work will involve line marking changes,

rebuilding the existing concrete median, and installing new pram ramps to improve access to the new and existing pedestrian crossings.”

“To allow this work to be carried out, Roads and Maritime will need to remove the existing pedestrian fence on the northern side of the intersection.

“Some tree branches will need to be trimmed to improve line of sight for motorists and pedestrians near the traffic lights.”

Work commenced on April 22 and is expected to be completed in three weeks, weather permitting.

Source: Media release, Apr 20 Kit Hale, Office of Scot MacDonald MLC

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The Ettalong market has been beautifully revamped to a luxury European Galleria style tourist attraction.

Established in 1988, Scholten Jewellers has been manufacturing fine jewellery on the Central Coast for 30 years, having had shops in Bateau Bay, Gosford, Erina and Tuggerah.

Scholten Jewellers is now in Ettalong, providing an excellent repair, design remodelling and manufacturing service.

The location is also an impressive showroom of unique, handmade rings, pendants, earrings, bangles, brooches, chains set with precious and semi-precious gems, and a huge selection of Australian Opal. All repairs and manufacturing is done on the premises in a fully equipped workshop.

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ustrum is attempting to sell its waterfront site at 222 Main Rd Toukley, known as Waterside Gardens.

The property is for sale by Expression of Interest through McGrath Gosford, with a closing date of May 9.

The agent has described it as a “development opportunity to build a high-profile building offering residents an idyllic lakeside living experience in the heart of one of the Central Coast’s fastest developing residential areas”.

The latest development application submitted to Central Coast Council for the site was for a mixed use development comprising 71 residential units, 38 tourist accommodation units, three commercial tenancies, basement car parking, a pool, ancillary works and landscaping.

It was approved after referral to the Land and Environment Court, on September 15, 2017.

The estimated value of the development was $40.6m and the land is believed to be valued at around $25m.

The proposed development was the first of the seven Toukley key sites to reach DA stage.

It was considered to be a large departure from existing development in Toukley.

However, according to a Statement of Environmental Effects submitted in support of the DA, “it is a benchmark for the future built form and character of the locality.

“There is an extensive history of consultation with Council, and various matters regarding the key site process have come before Council for consideration,” according to the SEE. That history included a Buy and Sell Agreement for a land swap that was negotiated in 2013.

The DA for the land swap was approved in January, 2014.

A preferred concept for the key site was put to Council staff in early 2014, and subsequently adjusted to accommodate Council requirements.

Council considered the key site concept in June, 2014, including required LEP changes to accommodate the land swap and an economically viable key site development.

A planning proposal lodged with Council included a masterplan for the key site, a sitespecific Development Control Plan, and a Voluntary Planning Agreement.

These were all publicly exhibited and adopted by Council.

A Voluntary Planning Agreement was negotiated with Council in 2015 covering the significant public benefit of a project Landscape Masterplan that includes public works proposed for Toukley Gardens.

The Landscape Masterplan also showed a proposed jetty and foreshore works under a separate DA. The proposed development was permissible within the B4 Mixed Use Zone.

A variation to Floor Space Ratio controls, under bonus provisions of the LEP, was sought to allow the development to achieve commercial viability and provide the public benefits sought by Council as part of the key site program.

A variation to the foreshore building line was also sought, where a single story basement extended into the foreshore area.

Rustrum began amalgamating the site in 2002.

It had a prior history of tourist and residential development.

Structures on the land were progressively removed on acquisition of the lots.

In 2009, Rustrum received approval under Part 3A of the EPA Act 1979, for a 53 unit seniors living development.

This approval was legally commenced by demolition of a dwelling on part of the site, and stood until the land swap rendered the approval invalid.

In 2011, Council independently included the Rustrum site in its Key Site program.

The development concept for the site came

from a design competition held by Rustrum.

Four leading architects were briefed on the site and Council’s requirements.

The Newcastle office of dwp suters, prepared what was thought to be the most appropriate concept.

The proposed building was 10 above ground storeys and within the allowable height limit of 36 metres for the site.

Setbacks for the site were provided under Council’s DCP for the site.

The building envelope created by the height and set back controls provided for a maximum

FSR of well over 3:1, but an FSR of 2.2:1 has been achieved by the design.

The proposed building was very large in bulk and scale compared to existing Toukley development, but is consistent with Council’s intentions for key sites.

The proposal provided car parking in the building basement, in the building forecourt and through enhancement of the existing parking area in Toukley Gardens.

Source: Website, May 1 Jaimie Woodcock, McGrath Gosford DA731/2016, May 1 Wyong DA Tracker, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Under resourced Legal challenge Centrelink offices result to coal mine approval in many complaints

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he Australian Coal Alliance’s Land and Environment Court challenge to the NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s approval of the Wallarah II coal mine, will be an Australian first, according to the NSW Environmental Defenders’ Office.

“In an Australian first, the NSW Land and Environment Court will hear arguments about the consideration of the Ecologically Sustainable Development principle of intergenerational equity in the context of climate change,” said CEO of the EDO, Mr David Morris.

He said he could confirm that EDO NSW, on behalf of the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA), filed proceedings challenging the validity of the January 2018 Planning Assessment Committee (PAC) approval of the Wallarah II longwall coal mine.

“The decision maker in this case was required by law to consider the public interest in approving the Project,” Mr Morris said.

“In 2018, we say

that requires them to turn their mind to the impacts decisions of today will have on future generations, and also to consider what we don’t yet know by applying the precautionary principle.

“Our client will argue that the PAC, when considering the Wallarah II project, considered neither, and in doing so, acted unlawfully, rendering the approval of this large coal project invalid.

“Wallarah IIwill make a substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions estimated to be 264+ million tonnes of CO2 over the 28 year life of the mine.

“The PAC chose not to take into account emissions from the burning of coal mined at Wallarah II. “Our client will argue that the law, correctly applied, mandates a consideration of those impacts.

“This type of legal action is at the very heart of our democracy, aiming to ensure that our elected officials, and their delegates, follow the law.

“We’re arguing that the law in this case wasn’t

followed with respect to climate change impacts and the ESD principle of intergenerational equity.

“This case is by its very nature climate change litigation, and we’re seeing more and more of that in Australia.

“The science is unequivocal.

“Continuing to approve coal mines in NSW, absent some other major change, threatens the goal of avoiding dangerous climate change under the Paris Agreement.”

According to the EDO, the case will be fought on ten grounds concerning greenhouse gas emissions, flooding impacts and compensation, and risks to water supply.

Climate change is likely to also increase flooding events, and the Wallarah II mine will create permanent landscape changes, including subsidence, that will alter and potentially exacerbate these flood events into the future, according to the EDO. Source: Media release, Apr 16 Susan Ardill, NSW Environmental Defenders Office

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he Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, has called on the Turnbull Government to give permanent jobs to C e n t r e l i n k employees and to properly resource the service.

“While I welcome additional staff, the Turnbull Government’s announcement that another 1,000 call centre operators will be contracted to Centrelink will not fix the problems caused by cuts to the agency,” Ms McBride said.

“Delays experienced by people on the Coast seeking help from Centrelink are the same throughout Australia, unanswered calls and

increased call wait times,” she said.

“Nearly 300 people have contacted me for help with Centrelink, including the long waits for benefits to be approved.

“Many say they have given up trying to call Centrelink altogether because they never get through.

“There are about 465 people employed in seven Centrelink workplaces on the Coast, including 300 who work in a call centre at Tuggerah.

“About seven per cent of the call centre staff are casuals who have been working full-time and seeking permanent employment for more than three years.

“Centrelink workers are committed, professional

people, who are doing their best, but their offices are chronically under-resourced.

“Centrelink staff deal with issues that affect all of us, Medicare, aged pensions, family payments and childcare.

“Centrelink needs permanent staff who are familiar with the complex circumstances that our community faces, and who are trained and equipped to deal with them.

“Rather than the temporary fix of labour hire, we would be better served by more permanent staff employed in our local Centrelink offices,” Ms McBride said.

Source: Media release, Apr 23 Alysson Watson, office of Emma McBride

Alexandra Travers to receive $10,000 arts grant

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ne of the brightest artistic talents from Woongarrah is to receive a boost to their career with a grant announced by Minister for the Arts, Mr Don Harwin, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald MLC.

Ms Alexandra Travers will receive $10,000 to develop physical theatre practice through an international short course in Paris, at L’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq, as well as collaborating with regional artists to develop and perform ‘Sleep, Perchance to Dream’.

Minister Harwin said the program selected young artists who show exciting

promise in extending the appeal of arts across the state.

“I am delighted to continue our support for emerging NSW artists with funding that clearly opens up a world of exciting new opportunities,” he said.

Source: Media release, Mar 16 Kit Hale, Office of Scot MacDonald MLC

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Music industry conference held Water, sewerage and stormwater prices under review entral Coast Council is working on its submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) review of water, sewerage and stormwater prices on the Central Coast.

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entral Coast Labor MPs were joined by Member of the Legislative Council, Mr John Graham, and Music NSW, in hosting a Roundtable for the local music industry.

Attendees included local Councillors, local artists, event organisers, and representatives from a range of venues that host live music.

The Central Coast has a vibrant live music industry with award winning individuals, successful festivals and dynamic

local associations and groups.

The roundtable’s purpose was to identify ways to support and enhance the growth of both artists and events.

The main issues raised by stakeholders were around regulation, and poor communication and planning by different levels of Government.

The consensus was that State and Local Government need to do more to simplify the rules and regulations around live music and to promote local events.

Other issues raised

were venues, and events that cater to Under 18s, and the need for a Council level consultative body to ensure local policy formation is best practice.

Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, thanked all those who attended the roundtable and plans to reconvene the group in the future, and to attempt to set up a Council Consultative committee.

There is currently an inquiry in the NSW upper house into live music.

The feedback from this process will be taken by Mr John Graham to the inquiry.

“Music is an important part of our lives and our culture, it’s insane that we have no Council level body to advise on issues that affect the industry.

“Poor use of regulation and a web of confusion is restricting the local music scene and depriving artists of opportunities to perform locally.

“We need to get the industry involved in the policy making to ensure that we get it right and have a vibrant local music industry,” Mr Harris said.

Source: Media release, Apr 24 Zachary Harrison, Office of David Harris MP

Council Director, Assets and Infrastructure, Mr Mike Dowling, said the IPART pricing review would be the first for the merged Council, and will set prices for customers from July 1, 2019.

“As Council is a designated Water Authority, prices for water, sewerage and stormwater services are set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal,” Mr Dowling said.

“IPART usually conduct a review of all of the water, sewerage and stormwater charges for our customers every four years, and then set the prices for the next four year period.

“Council is preparing a comprehensive pricing proposal for the current review.

“Our community

will have a number of opportunities to input into our submission.

“They can also provide a submission of their own, later in the IPART process.”

“Council staff will be attending shopping centres across the region to start the conversation with our community about this review,” Mr Dowling said.

“We will be there to answer questions about the IPART process and the Central Coast water, sewerage and stormwater services.

“By giving our community the opportunity to be involved in the development of Council’s submission, we hope to ensure the best outcome in the final price review.”

On May 2, Council staff will be available at Bateau Bay Square from 2 to 4pm.

On May 3, they will be at Aldi Blue Haven from 12 to 2pm, and then at Westfield Tuggerah in the Centre area from 5 to 7pm.

Source: Media release, Apr 24 Central Coast Council media

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Two multi storey towers proposed for Short St Carpark A

$48.8 million proposed mixed use development at 10 Dening St, The Entrance, is still waiting for a determination from the Joint Regional Planning Panel.

The Master Plan development application for a mixed use development comprising 81 residential units, retail space and car parking, was submitted to Central Coast Council on May 26, 2016.

The DA was submitted by the former Wyong Council and Cardno NSW/ACT Pty Ltd. The JRPP had a briefing at the site of the proposed development on October 13, 2016.

Key issues discussed at the briefing were lane widening, access, impact on overloading the land owner’s consent, permissibility, the location of the retail and public plaza, and a possible status report.

No date was set for the panel to determine consent or refusal of the DA. The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) submitted in support of the proposal called it the Masterplan DA for Short Street Carpark.

According to the SEE, the site, which takes in 1-5 Short St and 10 Dening St, is known as the Short Street Carpark.

Aerial view of the Short Street Carpark site which the former Wyong Council planned to redevelop A nine-storey been approved to the apartment block on Short south west of the site, St sits directly to the east comprising, retail, hotel of the site. and residential.

North of the site is a According to the SEE, vacant lot and low rise the proposed Masterplan residential flats and DA is for a mixed use dwellings. development containing Bayview pedestrian retail of 2,156 square mall provides direct metres, and residential access to the north of the floor space for 81 site from The Entrance units,with associated car parking of 333 spaces.

Rd. Street front podium Low rise retail and elements are to be built commercial buildings with predominately to the frontage to The Entrance street frontages, and the Rd lie immediately to building height limited to 2 the west of the site, with storeys at the boundaries their back of house areas (7-8m podium to natural spilling onto Theatre La. An at-grade carpark ground level).

There are two residential lies directly to the south.

A mixed use towers proposed.

Tower 1, towards the development has recently

Short Street looking south Dening St frontage, contains 12 floors of residential units over one level of retail development, while Tower 2, towards the Bayview Ave frontage, contains five levels of residential units over two levels of retail development.

It will include 3.5 levels of below ground car parking with loading facilities off Theatre La. The proposed development includes significant public domain improvements including a Piazza at the Dening St frontage and a Bus Hub on The Entrance Rd. The Piazza is a significant public space and a fundamental building block for the

Town Square envisaged in Council’s adopted Masterplan.

The proposed development is to contain a mix of retail and shoptop residential housing, and would be defined in the LEP as a mixed use development, which means “a building or place comprising two or more different land uses”.

Mixed use development does not appear in the list of Prohibited Developments within the B2 Zone Table and by default, falls within the list of land uses that are permissible with the consent of council.

“It is noted that commercial premises, which includes retail

premises and business premises, function centres, shop top housing, which includes dwellings located above ground floor retail premises, and tourist and visitor accommodation, are all permissible in the zone with consent.

In conclusion, the SEE said: “The proposal will provide employment opportunity, additional retail outlets, housing choice, improved public domain areas incorporating open space, and landscaping with minimal environmental impacts, as the site is currently developed for use as a carpark.

“It is considered that the proposal will have positive social and economic impacts for the local area.

“It is considered that the proposal is an appropriate response to the context, setting, local planning instruments and the matters for consideration under Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) and have been appropriately considered in the design.”

No progress appears to have been made on this development application since April, 2017, when notification was sent to adjoining owners.

Source: DA624/2016, May 1 Wyong DA Tracker, Central Coast Council Website, May 1 2016HCC038, JRPP

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oongarrah, H a m l y n Terrace, Wadalba, Warnervale, and Glenning Valley are the epicentre of r e s i d e n t i a l development on the Central Coast, endorsed by the NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.

This special report looks at how hundreds of acres of greenfield land and bushland are being transformed into new residential communities.

We have looked at nine recent applications for residential subdivisions that will see over 700 new dwellings built in the north of the new Central Coast local government area in the next two to five years.

The current value of those subdivisions is around $110m, but assuming a new home price of $600,000, developers stand to receive $4.2b as a gross value of the new housing stock from just those nine subdivisions.

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The latest plan for growth on the Central Coast, the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, still includes a Warnervale Town Centre, but within a broader War nervale-Wadalba Land Release Area.

Warnervale, 95km north of the Sydney CBD, west of Tuggerah Lakes, and 5km north of Wyong, has been in the spotlight since the 1990s as the site for a new retail, commercial and community growth centre, to be developed over 25 years.

The Warnervale Town Centre was approximately 119 hectares of developable land, bounded by Hakone Rd to the North, Hiawatha

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Rd to the east, Sparks Rd to the south, and west of the Great Northern Railway line.

The site was rezoned to create approximately 15 hectares for retail and commercial uses, and 64 hectares for residential uses, with the remainder rezoned open space, conservation and special activities, including an eight hectare nature reserve, created to protect the Commonwealth listed endangered Heath Wrinklewort.

E m p l o y m e n t opportunities were to come in the nearby Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ), which would create around 6,000 local jobs and generate a minimum of $1.5bof investment.

Plenty of green, open space was also to be conserved for the new community’s enjoyment.

The new houses continue to come on line, and have been for the past decade, around Warnervale and Woongarrah, but also in areas like Glenning Valley, Hamlyn Terrace and Wadalba.

Promised road and rail upgrades, and provision of retail and job-creating commercial developments, need to catch up.

In September 2014, Regional Development

Australia Central Coast (RDACC) said the NSW Government needed to complete the necessary planning processes and adopt a program to fund and construct the North Warnervale Railway Station, to provide improved access to rail services for residents.

A concept design was completed for the proposed railway station, and initial costs were estimated at $43m.

There are no new railway stations in the Regional Plan 2036, but there is a commitment to “planning for” a public transport interchange at Warnervale.

As for retail, Woolworths was expected to build a supermarket, Big W and 30 to 40 other shops in the Warnervale Town Centre, but has switched to building a new supermarket at Wadalba, and not much else in the north.

Looking forward to 2036, the NSW Government has made some firm promises, in its latest strategic plan, to go ahead with a fresh vision for Warnervale and other new suburbs.

“Warnervale Town Centre will emerge as a new mixed use strategic centre to service new communities, supported by a new transport interchange,” the plan said.

“Development will support the establishment of a health precinct at Wyong Hospital and expanded retirement housing in the north of the region.

“The Sparks Rd and Pacific Highway corridors will continue to be important for new development areas.

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owth – a special report “A coordinated review will prioritise delivery, infrastructure and biodiversity offset actions for the Wyong Employment Zone and Warnervale Town Centre. “This will include consideration of the recent development proposals in the area.�

27 to 61 Nikko Rd, Warnervale 70 residential subdivision DA1029/2017 Value: $24.8m Owned by: Kingston Property Fund No 2 Pty Ltd This DA will be determined by the JRPP because it has a value

Actions set out in the new regional plan include leveraging the planned Pacific Hwy upgrade and new link road to improve transport connectivity along the Tuggerah to Warnervale corridor.

The NSW Government has also undertaken to “promote industry-

focused investment in the WEZ by resolving infrastructure contributions and biodiversity offsets, including finalising biodiversity certification in the zone�.

The NSW Labor Opposition, namely the Shadow Minister for

the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, has made it clear that the current Government’s regional plan for the Coast is reasonable and not likely to be reinvented.

That means there is hope that infrastructure, including road upgrades and employment-

generating investment, will be on its way to support the thousands of new homes already under construction north of Wyong.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the major residential subdivisions currently in the pipeline in the north of the Central

greater than $20m.

The proposal is for a 70lot residential subdivision with small lot housing and associated ancillary works.

The JRPP undertook a site inspection on March 22, 2017, and discussed outstanding referrals from the Office of Environment and Heritage, RMS and Sydney Trains.

They also indicated that a riparian area may need to be retained and may need to be larger than proposed by the applicant.

Solar access to private open space was noted as an issue as was the use of front setback areas and the primary private

open space.

The panel considered future access to adjoining residential land to the east, and whether that was reliant on a proposed road that didn’t form part of the current DA. Bush fire safety, opportunities to retain significant trees, an apparent lack of diversity in housing types, fencing, and details of any sustainability initiatives and measures to reduce the urban heat effect, were also discussed.

A time for a panel meeting is yet to be confirmed.

The proposal consists of 30 four-bedroom townhouses, five

freestanding fourbedroom townhouses, eight three-bedroom semi-detached townhouses, nine freestanding threebedroom townhouses and 18 four-bedroom free standing villa units.

The land is zoned R2 Low density residential, except for the environmental corridor crossing the northern portion of the land.

The total area of the site is 35,947 square metres. “With the rapidly growing demand for housing on the Central Coast, and the allocation of this area as part of the Warnervale South Land Release, this site

is perfectly suited for a housing development of this type,� according to the applicant. “The site is well supported with convenient access to the local bus service, train station linking to Sydney and Newcastle, sporting facilities, schools and other community activities.�

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There are many others, with more undeveloped land coming onto the market all the time that is ripe for subdivision.

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This application has been registered with the Joint Regional Planning Panel as it has a value greater than $20m.

The land is zoned R2 Low Density Residential, it is currently vacant and is bush fire affected.

The site is located centrally within the Wadalba Township.

The application seeks consent for Stages 5 and 6 of an overall masterplan development of the land.

Stage 5 would create 31 small lots for single dwelling houses and stage 6 would see the creation of a further 35 small lots for single houses.

Most lots are in the low 200 square metre range with a few making it up to low 300s.

They are smaller than the required 450 square metre minimum for R2 zoned land.

According to the applicant: “We note the provisions of Clause 4.1B (3) that permits the subdivision of land into 5 or more lots of a size that is less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land, and incorporates the erection

of a dwelling house on each lot resulting from the subdivision.

“The proposal seeks consent for the creation of 66 lots, with the subsequent erection of a single dwelling house on each small parcel.

“Lot sizes proposed range in area from 200.03m2 (Lot 181) to 357.74m2 (Lot 128).”

The north eastern corner of the land is affected by flooding, but generally correlates with the part of the site to be set aside for drainage purposes.

“Individual dwelling designs have been submitted for each allotment as part of this application.

“The design of individual dwellings is varied and provides architectural interest in the context of the proposed subdivision,” the applicant said in relation to the building design for small lot housing.

“We note zero boundary setbacks proposed for some of the proposed dwellings.

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79 Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale 127 Lot Subdivision DA1438/2015 Owned by: GV Nominees Value: $14m This subdivision was approved following a decision by the Land and Environment Court on November 9, 2017.

Nearly 300 submissions were received by Central Coast Council objecting to the project.

The subject site was zoned R2 low density residential and E2 Environmental Conservation.

The E2 portion of the site was centrally located and linked to additional E2 land to the west of the site and along a corridor at the northern end.

The original proposal sought to create 264 residential lots of varying sizes with associated roads, and a 5,000 square metre park.

The applicant proposed to install all required services including water, sewer, power, telecommunications and stormwater controls.

Lots were to range in size from 450 square metres to 2,022 square metres, with an average

size of 558 square metres.

The subject land is an irregular shape totalling 38.2 hectares, with frontage to Berkeley, Bundeena and Bottlebrush Rds. The site contains significant areas of vegetation.

Part of the site was identified as a wetland management area.

According to the applicant: “The site not only provides… dwelling lots, but seeks to conserve and improve a large portion of environmentally significant land for public benefit through the transfer of the E2 portion of the site to Council, with a vegetation management plan for the ongoing maintenance of the land, and a property vegetation plan over part of the E2 land.”

According to the applicant: “The subject site is identified as being located within the Glenning Valley Urban release area.

“The proposed development has been strategically designed to be sympathetic to the significant environmental, topographic and visual attributes of the subject site.

“Development of the proposed subdivision will be undertaken in a manner that will enable the integration of the site with adjoining land and land uses, and provide a high standard of residential development for present and future residents within the Glenning Valley area, whilst also protecting the

ecological values of the site,” the applicant said.

The subject site is classified as bushfire prone land and required the approval of the Rural Fire Service who issued a Bushfire Safety Authority.

700-702 Pacific Hwy Hamlyn Terrace DA4/2016 Owned by: The Lateral Thinking Group Pty Ltd Value: $13.96m This application for a 91 small lot housing development, subdivision, and demolition of existing structures, has been amended four times since it was first submitted in January, 2016.

The latest version was submitted in April.

The land is currently vacant apart from an existing dwelling.

The 3.9 hectare site is currently zoned R2 Low Density Residential.

The subject site is located on the western side of the Pacific Hwy, between Sparks Rd and Craigie Ave, Hamlyn Terrace.

It has a frontage to the Pacific Hwy on its eastern boundary, Georgia Dve on its southern boundary and Violet Rd on the western boundary.

It slopes from the

south-eastern corner to the north-western corner, with a cross fall of approximately 9m across the site.

The subject site is located within an urban release area.

“Unless otherwise stated, the proposed lots achieve the minimum standard lot size of 450 square metres for the R2 zone,” according to an assessment report prepared by Central Coast Council staff.

“The proposal seeks … approval for the subdivision and the existing dwelling house under a single application for the 91 small lot subdivision.

The subdivision is located in mine subsidence area.

Modifications to the original DA appear to be minor and relate to the timing of contribution payments by the developer to council.

A modification lodged on March 14, 2017, was to remove temporary onsite stormwater detention systems and create a four metre wide easement over one of the lots.

“Suitable arrangements have been made with owners of the neighbouring site for a drainage easement to be provided over 704 Pacific Hwy, so that the subject site can drain to the existing stormwater drainage system on Cedarwood Rd,” the applicant said.

The latest amendment was lodged on April 19, and is currently under consideration by Central Coast Council staff.

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owth – a special report 200-210 Hakone Rd, Woongarrah 88 Lot Residential Subdivision, 3 stages, ancillary works and residual lots DA363/2018 Value: $10.5m Owned by: Stannic Securities Pty Ltd This proposal is under assessment and was being prepared for notification on April 21.

The land is zoned R1 General Residential, RE1 Public Recreation, E3 Environmental Management and E2 Environmental Conservation.

The proposed subdivision is permissible, with consent, and there is no minimum lot size.

The project is within the Warnervale Town Centre urban release area.

The subject site is located on the southern

side of Hakone Rd, to the north of Mary Mackillop College, within the Warnervale Town Centre.

The proposed development involves the creation of 88 residential lots in three stages, a super lot for future medium density development, a residue lot, and associated infrastructure.

The residential lots range in size from 341.4 square metres to 621.5 square metres, where larger lots are generally proposed for corners or irregular shaped lots.

Consent is also sought for bulk earthworks, retaining, connection to services, landscaping, two regional bio filtration stormwater basins, a temporary sewer pump station (SPS) and vegetation removal.

The majority of the site is zoned R1, and the E3 and E2 areas are generally corresponding to a first order water course and associated buffers which traverse the site, and the RE1 representing a future local park.

The site is covered in two types of vegetation: Smooth-barked Apple Red, Bloodwood open forests; and, Spotted

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Neither of these two communities represent an Endangered Ecological Community (EEC), according to the applicant.

Regardless, clearing of this vegetation was captured under the Biodiversity Certification of the site.

Site access to the north is available from Hakone Rd, which will require upgrading as part of the proposed development.

Access will also be made available to the south via the extension of Mataram Rd. The site contains land which will be acquired by Council to be used as a local playground referred to as Ridge Park East.

This land will be dedicated to Council as part of this DA, with the associated land value being applied as a credit to the payable contributions.

The site makes up a large portion of the Warnervale Town Centre and represents one of the first to occur within the area.

The proposed development complies with the relevant provisions of Wyong LEP 2013, as well as the aims and objectives of the various chapters within the Wyong DCP 2013, according to the applicant.

on April 26.

The land is a vacant, disused, golf driving range, and the application was for 96 residential lots and one environmental lot.

Development consent will lapse on February 4, 2023.

The site area is 99,950 square metres and the land is zoned a combination of E2 Environmental Conservation, R1 General Residential, and E3 Environmental Management.

The land is on the northern side of the Pacific Hwy and is approximately 5km northeast of Wyong.

The R1 General Residential part of the land is an area of 5.095 hectares.

The site slopes from the southern to northern boundary, and is burdened by a sewer main, which dissects the property in an east-west direction.

It is identified as bushfire prone land, partially flood-affected, and within the Swansea North Entrance No 1 Mine Subsidence District, and is partially affected by acid sulphate soils within the north western corner, which will be contained within the proposed residue lot.

The residential allotments ranged from 192 square metres to 588 square metres.

The WLEP 2013 Lot Size Map does not specify a minimum lot size for the area of the site that is zoned R1 General Residential.

The portion of E2 and E3 land in the northern area of the site is proposed to be created as a separate lot (lot 97), which is to be excised from the rest of the subdivision.

The development will include construction of roads, re-grading the site to ensure adequate transition of road levels to allotments, flooding compliance

and to accommodate stormwater flows and sewerage servicing.

The developer is responsible for provision of underground water, sewer and electrical services, and the removal of trees and vegetation within the residential subdivision footprint.

A stormwater sediment basin and wetlands will be constructed within the portion of the site zoned E3.

Approved stamped plans from Subsidence Advisory NSW were submitted with the DA, demonstrating that the development was supported within the mines subsidence district.

The proposed subdivision gains access to Minnesota Rd via the proposed road at the northern end of the residential subdivision.

580 Pacific Hwy, Hamlyn Terrace DA245/2017 Owned by: Fabcot Pty Ltd Value: $6.7m Approval was given to a 97-lot subdivision and demolition of existing structures in February for this site, which is located within the Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace Urban Release Area.

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The proposed development occurs within the highly modified section of the site that is already largely cleared of native vegetation.

The vegetation proposed to be removed is not deemed significant in regards to biodiversity values.

Consideration has been given to the amenity of residential lots fronting or within close proximity to the Pacific Hwy.

40 to 8 Hiawatha Rd, Woongarrah 84-lot subdivision DA490/2017 Owned by: The Lateral Thinking Group Value: $4.4m This subdivision proposal was refused by Central Coast Council on April 11.

The site area is 56,660 square metres.

The zoning is R1 General Residential and RE1 Public Recreation.

The recommendation was that the DA had not satisfied Clause 6.2 of the WLEP 2013, by demonstrating that the site and the development will be adequately serviced by essential infrastructure.

“The proposal is not supported by sufficient information to assess the potential impacts associated with traffic generation and vehicular

access,” Council’s assessment report said.

“The proposal is also not supported by sufficient information to assess whether the site has adequate stormwater drainage in accordance with Council’s specifications and requirements; is not considered to be supported by adequate information to enable a full assessment of the potential impacts of the proposal and demonstrate that the site is suitable for the proposed development; is not supported by a Geotechnical assessment required to investigate the suitability of the site; and, is not supported by sufficient information to assess whether the proposed residential allotments may support subsequent development for residential purposes.”

There is an existing dwelling located in the cleared mid portion of the site which is otherwise vacant land, comprising areas of thick vegetation interspersed with cleared areas, including a farm dam.

Though not designated by the WLEP 2013, it is noted that the site is mapped as being bushfire prone land.

The proposed development is comprised of the subdivision of the site to create 84 residential allotments, ranging in size from approximately 285 square metres to 829 square metres, and associated roads and services.

The site is currently not connected into Council’s water supply network, and a new 150mm water main would need to be constructed by the applicant up to the site boundary.

“The development application does not contain details of how this is to be provided, including any relevant land and infrastructure

owner’s consent.

“The development application contains no details of a proposed interim sewer service or relevant land owner’s consent for the construction of an interim system and therefore adequate arrangements for sewer services have not been made.

31 to 47 Railway Rd, Warnervale 38-lot residential subdivision DA179/2015 (A & B) Value: $3.2m Owned by: MOGL Property Portfolio Pty Ltd for JL Lea, CR Lea and GJ Pace This land is currently on the market.

Consent for the subdivision was granted on May 10, 2016, and will lapse on May 10, 2021.

In September, 2016, amendments were approved to the internal road alignment, lot layout and dedication of land to Council.

The approval was for a 38-lot residential subdivision on 3.82 acres, zoned R2 low density residential and E3 environmental management.

The land is bound by Sparks Rd in the north and Railway Rd in the south.

Lot 1 contains a dwelling located towards the Railway Rd frontage.

The land to the rear of the site contains thick vegetation.

A drainage corridor zoned E3 is located in the north western corner of Lot 1.

Drainage along this corridor is provided to the development to the north of Sparks Rd, with stormwater flowing via the drainage corridor to the wider downstream catchment to the south.

The E3 zoned land will be dedicated to Council, as required by the Warnervale South Contributions Plan.

The site is not connected to water or sewer infrastructure.

The area is part of the Warnervale South urban release area.

The Main Northern Railway corridor is located opposite Railway Rd to the South.

The land along Sparks Rd has been identified for acquisition for road widening and will be dedicated to RMS. The residential subdivision will be undertaken on the eastern side of the site.

All residential lots will be located outside the E3 zoned drainage corridor.

A parcel of residentially zoned land will also be located within the north western corner of the site.

It is proposed that the drainage infrastructure be located within the E3 zoned land and proposed Lot 7, which will therefore also be dedicated to Council.

The lots will be located along two access roads, that will be linked with an access road that will provide through access to the future development within the adjoining land to the east.

The residential lot sizes will vary between 450 square metres and 922 square metres.

The residue residential land (Lot 39) will comprise 3,200 square metres.

The site will be serviced from the existing water and sewer connections along Sparks and Railway Rds. While it is generally accepted that large

scale tree removal will be required, the retention of trees, where possible in greenspaces and suitable positions on larger allotments, will assist in minimising the impact of development upon the local environment, and assist in maintaining the visual amenity of the location.

The land contained within the E3 zone has a minimum lot size of 40ha.

As the E3 zoned land is not being subdivided as part of the proposal, the minimum lot size provision does not apply.

Development consent must not be granted for the subdivision within Warnervale South unless the DirectorGeneral has certified in writing to the consent authority that satisfactory arrangements have been made to contribute to the provision of designated State public infrastructure.

The applicant entered into negotiations with the Department of Planning & Environment regarding the infrastructure requirement of the site.

The Department of Planning & Environment issued a Secretariat’s Certificate stating that satisfactory arrangements had been made.

The north western portion of the site is identified as flood prone

by Council mapping.

The internal referral from the Council engineers confirmed that the residential lots can be safely developed.

All the habitable rooms of future dwelling must be located 500mm above the one percent AEP level.

The applicant has shown that electricity services for the development are also available.

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owth – a special report The number of vehicles generated by the proposal does not exceed the relevant trigger, and referral to the RMS is not required.

A shared pathway will be required along the main access road connecting Railway Rd to the land to the east, shown as Honey Myrtle Rd.

87 Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Vale 83-lot subdivision DA326/2018 Owned by: Berkeley Vale Holdings Pty Ltd Value: Unknown This application for a staged residential subdivision on land zoned R2 Low Density Residential and E2 Environmental Conservation has been

referred to external agencies.

The E2 portion of the site is located within the north-eastern corner, and links to additional E2 land to the north and east of the site.

The proposal seeks to create 79 residential lots of varying size, one residue lot, two stormwater management lots, and one environmental conservation lot to contain the environmental portion of the site.

Roads, water, sewer, power, telecommunications and stormwater controls will also be provided under the proposal, which has been designed to integrate with the approved residential subdivision adjoining to the east (DA1438/2015).

The proposed residential lots range in size from 450 square metres to 868 square metres.

The subdivision is to be carried out in two stages and will not proceed until such time as the residential subdivision approved under DA1438/2015 is under

construction.

A portion of the site is mapped as a “wetland management area�.

A Water Cycle Management Plan for the proposal has been designed to minimise potential impacts to nearby wetlands, with an emphasis on not only the quality and quantity of watering entering the wetlands from the site, but also on maintaining the wetting/drying cycle within the wetlands.

The rezoning of the site stemmed from the Central Coast Regional Strategy and identified under supply of housing in Wyong Shire.

The proposal involves the staged Torrens Title subdivision of Lot 22 DP 740435 as follows: Stage 1, 45 residential lots (101145), one residue lot (146), stormwater management facility – pond (47) and internal roads; Stage 2, 34 residential lots (201 – 234), environmental lot (236), stormwater management facility – constructed wetland (235), internal roads, removal of 7.57ha of native and non-remnant

vegetation within the R2 zone portion of the site, benching and retaining walls, provision of underground water, sewer and electrical services as required, and creation of any necessary easements.

The E2 zoned land, an area of approximately 3,451 square metres, is proposed to be dedicated to Council.

A Koala record exists as a single scat collected from within Blackbutt Open Forest (Travers 2010), but despite subsequent targeted surveys and Koala habitat assessments, no further evidence of utilisation by Koalas was encountered.

As the proposed subdivision will create less than 200 lots, and is not located within 90m of a classified road, the development is not classified as traffic generating development, and a referral to RMS is not required.

The subject site is identified as being located within the Glenning Valley Urban Release Area. “Development of the

proposed subdivision will be undertaken in a manner that will enable the integration of the site with adjoining land and land uses, and provide a high standard of residential development for present and future residents within the Glenning Valley area, whilst also protecting the ecological values of the E2 zoned portion of the site,� according to the applicant.

The subject site is identified as bushfire prone land.

A Biobanking Assessment Report has determined a total of 287 ecosystem credits (Smooth-barked Apple – Turpentine – Blackbutt Open Forest on the ranges of the Central Coast or equivalent) as being required to offset the proposed development.

The Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group has been fighting this subdivision since 2016.

Group organiser, Ms Kylie Boyle, recently wrote to Mayor Jane Smith arguing that the

subdivision would “result in further removal of listed threatened species as well as removal of foraging resources for threatened, vulnerable and critically endangered listed species. “The lot sizes are small in comparison to the existing residential area‌ 69 per cent of these are less than 500 square metres. “This is a condensed housing development that aligns to Western Sydney developments and should not be something that we accept on the Central Coast. “Any kind of development will impact upon the SEPP14 Wetlands and the E2 zoned area, and you can’t educate all residents to be mindful of their daily impact. “We ask that the council takes responsibility to preserve our Wildlife Corridors, Wetlands and the Endangered Ecological Communities and reject this development.â€?

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Preparation of a draft Northern Growth Corridor Strategy underway T

he NSW Department of Planning and Environment has been supporting Central Coast Council in the preparation of a draft Northern Growth Corridor Strategy that will set the course for considered and c o h e s i v e management of development in the area between Tuggerah and Warnervale for the next 20 years.

According to a written statement from the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, “Transport for NSW has prepared the draft Future Transport Strategy and draft Regional NSW Services and Infrastructure Plan.

“These plans look at how transport can support growth and the economy in metro and regional NSW, including a focus on the Central

Coast area over the next 40 years,” the statement said.

“Roads and Maritime Services has prepared a draft Network Study for the Central Coast that looks at traffic efficiency across the State road network and prioritising upgrades at pinch points.

“The Department is also working with Council to ensure that the ongoing planning and delivery of water and sewer infrastructure to the area is managed in accordance with the goals of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.

“The Department is supporting Council to promote industryfocused investment in the Wyong Employment Zone via two Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) schemes that have been set up for both the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ) and Warnervale Town Centre.

“The SIC supports the biocertification of Warnervale Town Centre, which is a precinct-based

environmental approval of the entire Warnervale Town Centre site.

“This approval means that subsequent housing applications have not been required to undergo additional environmental assessment.

“The Department, in collaboration with the Office of Environment and Heritage, has ensured that existing environmental approvals like that which exist in Warnervale Town Centre, are not affected by new biodiversity legislation, which was implemented in 2016.

The proposed biocertification for the WEZ is also covered by the transitional arrangements for the new legislation.

“In addition to this, the Department is also looking at opportunities to accelerate housing delivery in areas that will support the ongoing viability of Warnervale Town Centre.

“An example is looking at opportunities to achieve strategic biodiversity approvals to deliver on both conservation and development opportunities in our new development areas to the north of the region.

“This gives more certainty for developments in areas that will support Warnervale Town Centre,” according to the statement.

The statement was sent in response to a request from the Wyong Regional Chronicle for an update on the status of the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036.

In particular, Direction 2 of the plan aims to “promote Warnervale as a new strategic centre on the Central Coast and plan for its transport

Area identified as Northern Growth Corridor in the Regional Plan interchange.” contributions and transport investment and offsets, projects.”

It also proposes to biodiversity “leverage the planned including finalising the The Department did Pacific Hwy upgrade and biodiversity certification not send back a definitive new Link Road to improve in the zone”. answer to the question, transport connectivity Direction 3 in “The North Warnervale and amenity along the the Government’s Railway Station has been Tuggerah to Warnervale implementation plan promised for a very long corridor;” and “promote states that it will time, will it be delivered?” i n d u s t r y - f o c u s e d “harness opportunities Source: investment in the Wyong for business investment Media statement, May 1 Employment Zone by and employment by Matt Porter, NSW Planning Jackie Pearson, journalist resolving infrastructure leveraging major public

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Offer made to preferred candidate he process to appoint a new permanent Chief Executive Officer for Central Coast Council is on track, following a c o n fi d e n t i a l discussion at the April 23 Council meeting.

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Mayor Jane Smith said she was pleased that the process of selecting a new CEO was on schedule and she expected an announcement to be

made in the next few weeks.

“With the assistance of the appointed recruitment agency, Davidson, the Councillor panel made up of myself, Deputy Mayor Holstein, and Councillors Burke and Hogan, conducted interviews with shortlisted candidates,” Mayor Smith said.

“All Councillors were then invited to a second interview and presentation with the final shortlist, and we are now in the process of

completing final checks.

“Following tonight’s meeting and the resolution of Council, we will complete the final checks and move to offer the Chief Executive Officer position to our preferred candidate.

“This has been an important process and I look forward to being able to provide further information soon,” Mayor Smith said.

Source: Media release, Apr 24 Central Coast Council media

Michelle Parker achieves Best in Shows for her Cavies

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Bateau Bay local’s love of all things guinea pig, has translated to success at the 2018 Sydney Royal Cavy Show.

Ms Michelle Parker got her first pair of pet guinea pigs in 1995.

“Shortly after getting my first pet guinea pigs, I learnt about showing guinea pigs through a family friend,” Ms Parker said.

“The NSW Cavy Club (NSWCC) was holding a show a few weeks later at Castle Hill, so I went along to see a few guinea pigs.

“Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how many different colours and varieties there were being exhibited.

“The exhibitors were very friendly and welcoming and lovely to talk to, and I found out that I could also enter my guinea pigs into the Pet

class.

“So I joined the club on the spot and kept my eye out for when the next show was.

“I also saw that there were cavies for sale at the shows from the registered breeders, so managed to convince my parents to let me get two pedigreed cavies that I could show in the Breed Classes,” she explained.

“For the first few years, while I was still studying, I purchased a few more pedigreed cavies and went to a few of the local shows every few months, but once my schooling had finished, and I finally had my drivers’ licence, I started to become more involved in the fancy, attending more shows, purchasing and breeding more cavies and joining the committee,” Ms Parker said.

A few years on, and Ms Parker has been on various positions on the Club and National Committees, and is

currently the President of the NSW Cavy Club.

The Sydney Royal Cavy Show is where the best of the best gather to show and celebrate all things Cavy.

“My cavies were fortunate enough to not only win Best in Show in one of the shows, but in both.

“This is the first time in Sydney Royal Cavy Show history that a double show has been run, so the first time for an exhibitor to win Both Shows.

“I am very proud of my show team,” Ms Parker said.

“We have a public pet show coming up at Wyee in July, where locals can enter their guinea pigs, and of course the Club will also be selling healthy cavies from registered breeders,” she concluded.

Source: Interview, Apr 9 Michelle Parker, Malibu Cavy Stud Dilon Luke, Journalist

Other Regional News - In brief Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. Given the arrival of new Central Coast Council, following is a summary of news articles published in

the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously published editions, can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.

net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

Edition 443

23 April 2018

Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 & 2257.

Water supply cut after main bursts

Labor commits to replace level crossing

Council ‘not telling’ about compliance numbers

Water supply was cut to properties in Woy Woy after a water main burst at the corner of Blackwall Rd and Railway St, Woy Woy, in the early hours of Thursday, March 29

A State Labor Government would replace the Rawson Rd level crossing if elected in March next year.

It is possible that no recent residential flats and multihousing approvals issued by Central Coast Council on the Peninsula have complied with planning guidelines

Help wanted to identify rock carvings

Flying-fox strategy to help residents and bats

No news on wharf upgrade ‘perturbs’ councillor

The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association is seeking help to identify the origins of rock carvings found on sandstone in Bouddi National Park.

Central Coast Council’s draft Flying-fox Management Strategy includes more than 20 actions to help residents living near the Everglades flying-fox camp and the bats themselves.

A Peninsula councillor has said he is “perturbed” that councillors have not been informed about progress on an upgrade to Woy Woy Wharf.

Anzac Day service at retirement A ‘complying’ certifi cate village granted for noncomplying units A local retirement village will commemorate Anzac Day with a special service, open to the public, on Wednesday 25 April 2018.

A complying development certifi cate has been granted for the subdivision of an approved threeunit residential fl at building at 223 Booker Bay Rd, Booker Bay.

Water main burst site ‘a gigantic mess’ Three weeks after a water main burst in Blackwall Rd near the corner of Railway St, a Central Coast Council employee has described the site as a “gigantic mess that is a disaster waiting to

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.

CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

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Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260

Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre site confirmed once and for all Council reconfirmed, at its April 23 meeting, that a Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre (RPACC) will be built in the Gosford CBD.

Coastal Residents’ Association warns against going to Wamberal and Terrigal Beaches The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and Central Coast Council do not believe there is any need to close Wamberal or Terrigal Beaches, but, Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal

All three levels of government in volved in beach asbestos pollution Significant amounts of material, believed to contain asbestos fibre, have been found on both Wamberal and Terrigal Beach since Friday, April 13, causing community alarm, and calls for action from all

Northern exposure - a special report

Lederer Group DA withdrawal

Draft plan that sets the vision for the next 10 years on public exhibition The draft of the first ever combined Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast, called One – Central Coast, has been released for a 28day public consultation.

The waterfront and Kibble Park may grab all the headlines, but a new, $500m-plus precinct is emerging at the northern end of the Gosford city centre.

The Lederer Group, owners of Gosford’s Imperial Centre and the Kibbleplex building, withdrew their masterplan DA for the Kibbleplex site following the NSW Government’s decision to

Reduced rebate for Home Doctor Service visits to cost more elsewhere Changes to Medicare funding will hit GP after-hours services and will see more patients presenting at Gosford Hospital’s already overstretched emergency department, according to Member for Gosford,

Face-to-face financial counselling service for people affected by cancer available Cancer Council NSW has launched a new, face-to-face financial counselling service for people affected by cancer in the Central Coast region, with a dedicated Financial Counsellor delivering

Free introductory session for people suffering with depression and anxiety The Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program will run from May 16 to July 4 at the Erina Centre.

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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Seismic testing could change our way of life S

eismic testing for G a s / O i l commenced on the weekend of Saturday, April 14.

This could be a good time to reflect on your good times on the beaches of the Central Coast, as potentially it could all dramatically change.

The beaching of whales, dolphins and or fish, could become a regular occurrence due to seismic testing, and if oil or gas is found, we could potentially have rigs off our world famous beaches, and wait to see exactly what that does to tourism and our way of life.

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FORUM winning documentary, Sonic Sea, was screened around the Central Coast, starting at Halekulani Bowling Club on April 22.

If you want to see what is proposed for the Coast and have any concern for whales and dolphins, you cannot afford to miss it.

I find it amazing that very few residents understand what the

Federal Government has potentially done to the Central Coast and beyond.

Where are our members of parliament sitting on this, as they are supposed to represent their constituent’s wishes, yet their responses have been silent.

For further details on the screenings of Sonic Sea or how you can support the cause, please contact Gary Blaschke, President of the Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct Committee Inc. and National President of the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Inc. on 0424 890 455 Email, Apr 10 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

Cheating is a national sport

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n response to the ball tampering scandal, (of which this publication has never reported on) please don’t just single out cricket players.

We are a nation of cheats.

FORUM Husbands cheat on wives.

Wives cheat on husbands.

Politicians cheat on allowances.

Banks cheat customers and Australians cheat on

their tax.

Cheating is a national sport, and we are champions in the art of cheating in every division of Aussie life.

Yeah, it’s not just cricket, giggle, giggle.

Email, Mar 28 Richard Ryan, Summerland Point

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Cedar Creek Rd is another accident waiting to happen I FORUM was recently involved in a car accident.

It wasn’t my fault.

We were travelling downhill on a narrow dirt road.

A larger car came in the opposite direction around a blind corner.

It was travelling faster than should be considered safe on such a road and was also wide out, in the centre of the road.

Being unable to slow down or get the car back to his side quickly enough, our car was hit which resulted in substantial damage, rendering it immobile.

The other driver’s reaction was to jump out of his vehicle cursing us as the “cause of the accident.”

After he simmered down and realised the damage to our vehicle, he offered to take my husband to the top of the hill, this was so he could get phone service to call for assistance.

This left me with our damaged car completely blocking one side of the road on a blind corner.

My task was to try and prevent a further accident.

The first traffic to pass was about six motorbikes.

They appeared to be a family group, and after checking that I was okay, they offered to call the police to advise of the accident and dangerous conditions resulting.

Next came several cars, many of which were

travelling too fast and wide for the road.

Had I not managed to slow them down, they would almost certainly have come to grief.

Next came a solo motorbike, who turned back out of the valley to call the NRMA for me.

He soon returned with some cool water (most appreciated) and the news that although we were, and had been for more than 50 years, members of the NRMA, they would not be attending this accident.

By now, the traffic was increasing, mostly travelling uphill, and soon a young fellow in a four wheel drive pulled up.

He was the son of the man who had hit our car.

Eventually, my husband returned, he had asked our son to arrange a tow truck.

It never came.

The problem, you had to organise it through your insurer, and my husband couldn’t remember who ours was.

After some hours passed, I convinced him to go back up the hill and ring to ascertain the problem.

The bloke who hit us had come back to make sure we were okay.

Soon everyone left, leaving me to hold the fort again.

After some time, a big four wheeler appeared, and out popped our son and some friends, who together, managed to move the car into a safer

position along the road.

After this, the hubby went home to work out our Melbourne based insurer’s details to get the car towed, and I went to the police station to file a report.

The police weren’t interested.

I was told that unless someone dies or is seriously injured, they can’t even file a report.

They said the road we had our accident on saw little traffic anyway.

From what we heard from locals, accidents occur frequently on this road.

Council recently upgraded some parts of the road, and the locals said that this has led to more traffic and more accidents, but because of the how the system works, more people will be killed or seriously injured before something is done about it.

We had a near miss with a garbage truck on the same road, seven months earlier.

Same problem, driving too fast up the middle of the road, like a bat out of hell.

I believe that prevention is better than a cure.

The police should have come out when told of the dangerous situation.

A few words in the ear of those gung-ho rat bags who don’t use common sense on such roads might stave off a tragedy.

The road in question, Cedar Creek Rd, Yarramalong, into the Watagan Forest.

Letter, Apr 12 Clara Jones, Murrays Run

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Armed robbery at Buff Point P

olice are investigating following an armed robbery in Buff Point on Sunday, April 15.

About 8:00pm, a man with a firearm, entered a general store on Bruce Rd, Buff Point.

Police were told the man threatened staff with the gun, demanding money.

The man then fled the

scene in a grey SUV, possibly being driven by another person, with cash and other items.

The vehicle was last seen heading north on Bruce Rd. The man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 170cm tall, with a strong

Australian accent.

He was wearing a black hooded-jumper, black tracksuit pants and had his face covered.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the incident.

Source: Media release, Apr 16 NSW Police media

Taxi driver robbed at Blue Haven P

olice are investigating, after a taxi driver was threatened and robbed at Blue Haven

At about 6:45pm on April 24, a taxi driver was waiting at the rank near the railway station on the Pacific Hwy, Wyong, when a man entered the vehicle.

The man was driven to Alambee Cres, Blue Haven, where he

produced a knife and demanded cash from the 71-year-old driver.

The driver handed over a sum of cash before the man fled the scene.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation.

Following inquiries, police would like to speak to a suspect who is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his late teens to early 20s, and was last seen wearing an orange and yellow hooded jumper and blue shorts.

Investigations are continuing.

Source: Media release, Apr 25 NSW Police Media

Changed traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway M otorists are advised of changed traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wyong River, until the end of June, weather permitting.

Work will involve separating the two southbound lanes for about one kilometre, starting at the Alison Rd overpass and ending around two kilometres north of the Wyong Rd exit.

To minimise motorist impacts, night work is continuing from Sunday

to Thursday, 8:30pm to 4:30am and Friday from 10pm to 4:30am.

One lane will be shifted to the west and across the Wyong River bridge, onto the northbound side, before re-joining the existing southbound lane two kilometres before the Wyong Rd exit.

Both lanes will provide access to the Wyong Rd exit and allow motorists to continue their journey on the M1.

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in the left lane which will have a straighter alignment.

Speed limits will remain at 80km/h for the safety of workers and all road users.

There is no change to the existing two northbound travel lanes during this time.

Source: Media release, Apr 18 Roads and Maritime Media

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Random breath test uncovers alleged drug dealer A

man has been charged with drugs and weapons offences after a vehicle stop.

At about 7pm on April 28, police were conducting random breath and drug testing on Sparks Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, when they observed an Audi trying to avoid the site.

Police stopped the car and subjected the driver, a 43-year-old man, to a random breath test and a random drug test.

The drug test proved positive, and the man was placed under arrest.

Police searched the

car and allegedly located numerous resealable bags containing the drug ‘ice’.

Police also allegedly located 61.6 grams of amphetamines (speed), 5.8 grams of cocaine, 2.1grams of cannabis, and four vials of steroids.

Also allegedly located, was over $3,000 cash, an extendable baton and several rounds of ammunition.

The man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with supply prohibited drug (x3), possess prohibited

drug (x2), possess anabolic steroid, possess prohibited weapon without permit, possess ammunition without holding licence, deal with proceeds of crime, drive whilst disqualified, and a revocation of parole warrant was also executed.

He was bail refused to appear at Wyong Local Court on April 21.

Police will await further analysis of the drug test before charges are laid in relation to that offence.

Source: Media release, Apr 21 NSW Police Media

Fatality on McDonagh Rd, Wyong A

man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Wyong.

Just after 3am, on April 21, emergency services were called to McDonagh Rd, Wyong, after debris was seen on the road and a Toyota Hilux found in bushland.

The 24-year-old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was trapped inside.

After being freed, he was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital, but died on arrival.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene, which was

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Dementia Alliance formed A

Central Coast D e m e n t i a Alliance has formed to help create a more dementia-friendly community on the Coast.

The group of health workers, service providers, businesses and community representatives will work together to improve the wellbeing of people living with memory loss and dementia on the Coast, their carers and families.

Alliance chairperson, Ms Therese Greenlees, from the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network, said there was estimated to be more than 5,770 people currently living with dementia on the Coast, with the numbers projected to rise to 14,000 by 2050.

“With such a prevalence of dementia on the Coast, it is important that we raise awareness and reduce stigma; promote the ability of people living

with dementia to retain their independence; and achieve excellence in healthcare and support,” Ms Greenlees said.

One of the first actions of the Alliance will be to map all the dementia services on the Coast.

“When someone first receives a diagnosis of dementia, it can be overwhelming, and we need to make it as easy as possible for them and their carers to access services,” Ms Greenlees said.

“Just knowing how to go about finding help is reassuring,” she said.

The Alliance, supported

by Dementia Australia, will hold workshops for businesses, community members and groups, to help them understand how dementia and memory loss affects people and their carers.

The first will be held in June.

Alliance secretariat, Commonwealth Home Support Program sector,

Ms Jodi Livesley, said the workshops would start a conversation about making our community more inclusive and dementia-friendly.

“We have purchased ‘toolkits’ from Dementia Australia that we will use in workshops to increase understanding of the challenges faced by people living with dementia, and how we can all be more supportive,” Ms Livesley said.

“It’s an important first step in building a more dementia-friendly community,” she said.

Westfield Tuggerah has joined the Alliance, with a view to making its shopping centre more welcoming to people living with dementia.

“Raising awareness among our staff and businesses in the centre will help us look after our customers,” Westfield Tuggerah Centre Manager, Bert Cotte, said.

“The mission statement of the Alliance is to ‘Make Enjoying Life Easier’.

“This aligns well with Westfield Tuggerah’s vision to ‘Connect and Enrich’ the community in which we operate.

“We are proud to lead this initiative, and hope to be the catalyst for change within the business community,” Mr Cotte said.

Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, as the patron of the Alliance, said she was heartened to see stakeholders working together.

“I lost my father recently, having watched him live with younger onset dementia for more than five years, and helped my mother care for him.

“I am committed to supporting other families,” Ms McBride said.

“We have such a wealth of experience and support here on the Coast, and I am pleased that people living with dementia and their carers will also be represented on the Alliance.”

Source: Media release, Apr 27 Alysson Watson, Office of Emma McBride MP

Voluntary surf life saving season comes to an end

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he official 201718 surf life saving season came to an end on Sunday, April 29.

The Red and Yellow Flags were officially lowered by volunteer surf life savers at Forresters, Toowoon Bay, Bateau Bay, Shelly, the Entrance, North Entrance, Soldiers and the Lakes Beaches.

Over 1.3 million people visited the Coast’s patrolled beaches on weekends and public holidays over the season.

So far, 440 lives have been saved by volunteer local Surf Life Savers, who year-by-year, devote their weekends to keeping the community safe at local beaches.

In addition to this, the guardians of the surf prevented 17,459 people from getting into difficulty and administered first aid to 1,646 people in need.

Surf Life Saving Central Coast President, Mr Stuart Harvey, said he praised the Surf Lifesavers for their efforts in continuing

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the proud tradition of the association.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the professional services our amazing volunteers provided to the community this year,” Mr Harvey said.

“In total, our lifesavers volunteered over 100,000 patrol hours protecting the community, and their efforts have been outstanding in keeping such a huge number of people safe while enjoying our beaches,” he said.

“Many of the rescues our members made this year are nothing less than heroic, and in some cases, our members even put their own lives in danger to save others.

“Could you imagine how many people would drown each season without our lifesavers’ protection?

“Our service continues to grow from strength to strength, and all clubs and members have made an enormous contribution to continue our fine tradition of providing the highest standard rescue services possible.

“I can’t thank them enough for their ongoing contribution to the Central Coast community.”

As of Monday, April 30, the beaches will be unpatrolled, with the flags scheduled to be raised again on Saturday, September 29.

Source: Media release, Apr 27 Chris Parker, Surf Life Saving Central Coast

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International Day of Mourning commemorated T

he annual memorial service to commemorate the International Day of Mourning was held on Saturday, April 28, at the Ourimbah Wall of Remembrance.

Every year on April 28, many countries around the world take a moment to commemorate workers who have died in the workplace.

The first Central Coast International Day of Mourning service occurred in 2006.

Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, was a key advocate behind the push for the Ourimbah Wall of Remembrance, which was built in 2006.

“Outside of Sydney, the Central Coast was one of the first to hold a service on the International Day of Mourning, and ever since the construction of the Remembrance Wall, we have been holding the ceremony there,” Mr Mehan said.

The Remembrance Wall at Ourimbah This commemoration Central Coast Council, where we specifically ask was hosted by Unions Central Coast Unions, people to remember work NSW, together with Unions NSW, Safe Work is still a place of risk,” Mr Central Coast Community NSW, the Asbestos and Mehan said.

Association Union Alliance and Disease “Even though we’ve NSW, and community seen improvements in SafeWork NSW. “There was a large turn members, as well as workplace safety, so out this year, gratifying friends and family of far this year 40 people the importance of this those who had lost their have died in a workplace loved ones due to death incident. event,” Mr Mehan said.

“This follows the deaths “The attendees in the workplace.”

“The International Day of 182 workers last year, included Federal Member for Dobell, Ms of Mourning is important and in 2016, the death of Emma McBride, and because it is the one 186 workers.” representatives from day of the year alone Mr Mehan said “work

shouldn’t be a dangerous place, the danger should be controlled, and individuals should return home to their family after a day of work.

“This should be a priority.”

Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, spoke at the service and stressed the significant impact mental health had in the workplace.

“As we remember those who lost their lives through workplace incidents and occupational diseases, I want to focus on mental health in the workplace,” Ms McBride said.

“As a former mental health worker, I am relieved that we have come a long way in talking about mental health in the workplace.

“But we have a long way to go to remove stigma, and to make workplaces safe for everyone.

“We do speak more freely about mental health, but we still often do so in hushed tones,”

she continued.

Ms McBride continued her speech, mentioning five men near and dear to her that had battled through their own mental health issues.

“As soon as someone’s work becomes insecure, it impacts on their mental health, and we do have a great deal of insecurity around work in our community,” Ms McBride said.

“Problems are often invisible, until someone is in crisis.

“As well as our families and friends, we must all watch out for our fellow workers.

“Are they safe in their workplace?

“Is there something more we can do?” she concluded.

Source: Media release, Apr 26 Interview, Apr 30 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance Speech, Apr 27 Emma McBride, Member for Dobell Kajal Buhagiar, journalist

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Veterans’ forum held

Hot spot for roadside litter

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entral Coast Council has been successful in securing $36,000 in the latest Round of NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Litter Grants, to help tackle the growing issue of roadside litter on the Coast.

Ms Amanda Risworth, Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Ms Emma McBride, Member for Dobell and forum attendees at Ourimbah RSL

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eterans on the Central Coast met the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Ms Amanda Rishworth, at a local veterans’ forum hosted by Member for Dobell, Emma McBride.

The forum, held at Ourimbah RSL, included 25 representatives of local ex-service organisations such as

RSL sub-branches, veterans’ organisations, partners of veterans’ groups, and men’s sheds.

Each of these exservice organisations provided an important voice on the issues affecting them on the Central Coast.

“Discussed at length at the forum, was Labor’s recent announcement of a Veterans’ Employment Policy,” Ms McBride said.

“This comprehensive policy will assist in helping

veterans transition to civilian life and link the unique skills that they have gained during their time in Defence, to a meaningful career outside of the Australian Defence Force,” she said.

“This policy will provide eligible business with a training grant of up to $5,000 in order to help veterans gain the skills and experience they need to move into a civilian job.

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“That is why Labor committed, if elected, to a Family Engagement and Support Strategy.

“Meeting face-toface with so many of the veterans community on the Central Coast reinforced Labor’s commitment to our veterans,” Ms McBride said.

Source: Media release, Apr 20 Alysson Watson, office of Emma McBride

The Central Coast Roadside Litter Project has identified Blue Haven Link Rd as one of three hot spots for roadside litter, along with Somersby Industrial Park and the Kariong M1 on ramp.

Council Unit Manager, Learning and Education, Ms Beth Burgess, said the project will provide an integrated approach to litter prevention, including education and awareness, infrastructure, regulation and enforcement, at each target site.

“This project is all about encouraging behaviour change and educating the community on how to report littering from vehicles,” Ms Burgess said.

“The grant funding will be going towards clean-ups of target areas, roadside signs at each site reminding motorists

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t’s hard to imagine what the Ancient Greeks would think of education as it is today, with all of the devices, apps and electronics involved.

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how to report littering from vehicles to the EPA, as well as installation of 19 dash cams in Rangers’ vehicles,” she said.

“There will be increased Ranger patrols in these areas.

“With the main litter identified as single use takeaway containers and drink containers, we will also be handing out 2,500 reusable polyester tidy bags to local businesses.

“The idea behind them is for motorists and passengers to keep rubbish with them until they are able to dispose of it responsibly, and not to have to worry about any leftover food or drinks spilling in their vehicles.

“The bags can then be rinsed and reused.

“Right now, we are asking for businesses in and around the three target areas to come on board as partners to hand out the tidy bags.”

Council Director Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, emphasised that reducing litter was a key priority for Council.

“Littering of single use containers and bottles is a major issue for our environment, and it is imperative that we do something about it,” Ms Vaughan said.

“Thanks to this project, we will see some tangible outcomes to address the current state of these roadsides, as well as prevent it in the future.

“This is not something Council can tackle alone.

“We really need the whole community to get behind this initiative to stop littering in their own backyards, and help protect our incredible and unique region.”

The project is an extension of the current Mountain District Roadside Litter Project and supports the Council’s promotion of the EPA’s, Don’t be a Tosser, campaign.

Littering from vehicles can be reported to the EPA online at epa.nsw. gov.au/dontbeatosser or via the Report to EPA mobile App. Source: Media release, Apr 6 Central Coast Council media

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Josephine the Dancing GOATS celebrates 20 years of community involvement Kangaroo brought to life J

ackie French’s much loved children’s book, Josephine the Dancing Kangaroo, will be brought to life on The Art House stage.

“Many parents know the magic of a Jackie French book, and almost a year after, Diary of a Wombat, appeared on The Art House stage, another book by the 2014-15 Aussie Children’s Laureate has been brought to life,” said The Art House’s, Ms Emily Miller.

Josephine is a kangaroo

who loves to dance.

Her little brother, Joey, tells her that kangaroos don’t dance, they hop, but Josephine continues to point her toes and leap through the air.

When a ballet troupe comes to the sleepy town of Shaggy Gully, Josephine learns that there is another way to dance, ballet.

As the ballet company prepares to perform, Josephine sneaks into town to peer through the window as the dancers rehearse, watching for hours and hours as they perfect their routine.

Then Josephine goes

home and practices all night, all alone, until she knows the dance by heart.

On the day of the first performance, the ballet company is in trouble, and Josephine’s talents are called upon to help save the day.

Suited to children aged 4-9, this is a delightfully funny tale that looks at the importance of believing in yourself and realising your dreams.

Josephine’s story will be told from May 14-16 with various show times.

Source: Media release, Mar 16 Emily Miller, The Art House Wyong

Council pop-up stall at Tuggerah C

ouncil is holding a series of PopUp Stalls at shopping centres across the Central Coast from May until December 2018, where the community will have a chance to talk one on one to Council’s E x e c u t i v e Leadership Team and Senior Managers.

The first Pop Up for this year will be held on May 3, at Westfield Tuggerah, in the main centre area, from 5-7pm.

The Pop Ups were established in 2016 as part of Council’s Engagement program and proved an effective and popular way of engaging with our community.

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the community to Council decision makers, including the Executive Leadership Team and Senior Managers, and gives residents the chance to ask questions, raise concerns and share what matters most to them.

Source: Media release, Apr 30 Central Coast Council Media

Hombres were one of the bands that took to the stage at the 2018 GOATS Festival

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entral Coast C o u n c i l l o r, Epicentre member and ‘Mumma Goat’, Ms Jillian Hogan, has reflected on 20 years of the San Remo based, community music festival, GOATS. Over 150 young performers graced three stages to entertain family, friends and fans at the 2018 GOATS Festival.

Clr Hogan started the festival 20 years ago as a way for young people to showcase their talents and remembers the early years fondly.

“Who would have thought that from that first year, with two bands on the back of a truck, that the festival would grow to such huge proportions,” she said.

“I’m so proud of the Central Coast’s young people, they not only have exceptional talents performing on stage, but

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This year, special guests were invited to join the celebrations, including, Mark Gable, from the Choirboys, the Coast’s very own, Fletcher Pilon, plus old time GOATS performers from years ago, Greg Gould, October Rage and Ella Roberts.

All of these more experienced artists mingled with the crowd and connected with the younger performers.

In addition to the music, special awards were presented to young people who had volunteered throughout the year, acknowledging their dedication to the community.

Community stalls connected with families to inform them about their services.

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There were also rides, and food and market stalls completed the festival atmosphere.

“As an all ages event, GOATS (Going Off At the Swamp) Festival is a testament to the fact that intergenerational activities in a drug and alcohol free environment is not only a fun day out, but also an effective platform on which to support our young people and establish valuable long term community connections,” Clr Hogan said.

“The event could not have happened without the support of so many volunteers and our sponsors: Central Coast Council, Delta Electricity, the Iris Foundation, AMP Employment Services, Sea FM, Sorensen, LIONS and Community Drug Action Team,” Clr Hogan concluded.

Source: Media release, Apr 30 Jillian Hogan, Central Coast Councillor

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Chelsea-Anne Lewis wins Miss Australia Global Pageant J

illiby resident, Ms Chelsea-Anne Lewis, has been crowned the winner of the Miss Australia Global Pageant.

On April 20, after three days of pageant preparation, photoshoots, interviews, rehearsals, charity visits and bonding with fellow contestants, Ms Lewis was crowned the winner.

In the lead up to the pageant, Ms Lewis had spent weeks getting out and about on the Central Coast, organising community and charity events in support of Variety the Children’s Charity and the Irukandji Shark and Ray Centre.

Ms Lewis also addressed Central Coast Council about the nation’s recycling crisis.

A cleaner, greener Central Coast is a vision of Ms Lewis’, who

organised a community clean out of Lions Park as one of her campaign events.

On top of taking out the overall title, Ms Lewis also took out the Best in Swimwear, Best in Interview, and Miss Media categories.

“I also came second in the Charity Sector category, raising over $1,000 over April,” Ms Lewis said.

“I am now heading to Jamaica in September to represent Australia on the world stage along with one representative from each country.

“I have been blessed that my work was recognised and deemed good enough for this huge opportunity,” Ms Lewis continued.

Speaking to the Wyong Chronicle, Ms Lewis took some time to reflect on her love of pageants and how they help propel

young women towards becoming more wellrounded and thoughtful community members and advocates.

“There is a huge stigma around the world of pageantry, due to some very unrealistic American reality television series,” Ms Lewis explained.

“I started doing pageants four years ago, and this was initially just me taking a chance on an offer I had never really ever considered.

“From there I was hooked.

“I quickly realised that pageantry was truly based around developing one’s self, your character and about gaining life skills,” Ms Lewis said.

“The judging criteria promotes community engagement, charity fundraising, awareness of the power of social media on shaping public image, close exposure

to multiple personalities, confidence and selfbelief, communication skills, and self-esteem.

“It shapes women around strong values and a sisterhood which not many people think of when pageantry is mentioned.

“Over my time competing, now I look back and I can’t believe how much I have grown as a person and how much more confident I have become,” she continued.

“With the international finals now in view, I’m looking for more causes to support with a focus on local youth organisations and environmental matters,” Ms Lewis concluded.

Source: Interview, Apr 23 Chelsea-Anne Lewis, Miss Australia Global National Finalist winner Dilon Luke, Journalist

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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 Marine Rescue Long Jetty - Discussions, Tuggerah Lakes play reading, cryptic Volunteers wanted, crosswords, talks, readers warnervale.labor@gmail.com challenging conditions, group, Mahjong interrupted meals, early Toukley - Creative writing, starts, breathtaking French conversation Tuggerah Lakes views.

Berkeley Vale - Music Toowoon Bay Rewards: - Saving Appreciation Probus Club distressed boaters or maybe Chittaway Bay - Movies Morning tea, guest speakers saving a life 4390 2451 talking on topics relevant to 0488 442 051 www.tugglakesu3a.info Seniors, as well as regular uc.tuggerahlakes@marinerescuensw.com.au exciting social events. 4th Mingara Indoor SPECIAL INTEREST Thur 10am.

Bowls Club Anglican Church Hall, Daily competition (singles, Biz Plus Networking Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern pairs & triples) Winner’s Association Rd., Bateau Bay Prize Strongly social. Sun Grow your business 4334 3979 9.30am- Noon. and in the process build Mon 6.30–9pm. worthwhile relationships.

Tuggerah Combined Wed 9.30am-2pm Biz Networking breakfasts Probus Club Inc Ray 4389 2567 Every Thur 7:15- 9am Meet new friends and enjoy Mingara Club Erina Leagues Club social events.

4349 7799 Geoff Neilson 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest raymurphy1935@hotmail.com network@bizplus.com.au speakers.

Social outings 3rd Thur.

Central Coast Tenants’ Woodbury Park Community Advice and Advocacy KI-DO Mingara Judo Hall, Mardi Service Academy 4351 0450 Free telephone advice and Junior boys and girls advocacy for all tenants Mon and Wed Two classes as well as residents in 6-8.30pm from 7yrs residential parks Kangy Angy Inner Wheel Club 4353 5515 0413 237 010 Wyong www.kidomingarajudo.com.au cctaas@hotmail.com Women’s club with the common interest of giving WOMENS GROUPS National Parks back to the community Association BPW Central Coast while developing lasting Central Coast Empowering women of all friendships.

Twice weekly bush walks, ages in the areas of work, 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong varying distances and education, well-being and Uniting Church grades of difficulty. friendship.

4393 2755 Explore, enjoy scenery, Monthly dinner meetings, iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com fauna, flora, history. Keep two course meal and fit and make friends speaker.

The Lions Club of 4389 4423 & Community transport avail.

Wyong Inc 4332 7378 Chris Levis 47 years supporting 0438 989 199 local activities Central Coast Lapidary bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com Join us - Meet new friends www.bpw.com.au/central-coast Club Minerals & Gems 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm Learn silverwork, Don Small / Lions Northern Women’s Cabochons, Faceting, retirement village Health Centre Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips Call James Family law advice, & fossicking Weekly 0415 909 269 Workshops Tues and Thurs counselling, therapeutic and www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au social groups, workshops, 8.30am-2.30pm domestic violence and Thurs 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah The Rotary Club abuse issues.

Creek Rd Ourimbah of the Entrance Inc. All services are provided by 4362 2246 A small, friendly and cclapidary@optusnet.com.au women for women effective club supporting 4351 1152 many local organisations, www.cccwhc.com.au and international Rotary Activities.

Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Mingara Recreation Club 0409 449 498

PROBUS CLUBS

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SERVICE GROUPS

rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

If you would like your Community Organisation 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.

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Wearing lifejackets while rock fishing highly recommended

Groovin’ the Moo blamed for shortage of AFL players in Round 4 R

ound 4 of the Hunter Haval Black Diamond AFL Competition saw many clubs scrambling to fill teams with player unavailability at an all-time high due to the Groovin’ the Moo music festival.

It was a disappointing round of play for northern teams.

At Hylton Moore Oval, previously unbeaten Wyong Lakes ran into a ruthless Terrigal Avoca outfit, with the reigning premiers recording a 175 to 39 point victory.

It is the first time these two teams have met at this level since 2011, and whilst going down convincingly, the

Magpies, and coach, Michael Tos, will continue to work on bridging the gap.

With, James Webster, back to his brilliant best, and, Brandon Thomas, (five goals) dominating up forward, the Panthers were able to score at will, especially during the second and third quarters, when they kicked 15 goals to four.

Apart from Thomas and Webster, Corbin Bond, Matt Shortal and Lachlan Bayliss, also had strong games.

The Magpies’ best on a tough day were ruckman, Brayden Tos, Tyler Wood, Aaron Laksa and Carter Jones.

Murphy’s long kicking down breeze was a feature of the match.

At Newcastle No.1 Sportsground, Newcastle City enjoyed their first game at home this season, defeating a depleted Killarney Vale 134 to 33.

The Bombers were best served by Alex Bailey, Paul Blain, Ben Simpson and Jayden Banfield.

In the Women’s competition, there were wins to Wyong Lakes over Terrigal Avoca, whilst Killarney Vale and The Entrance Bateau Bay were no match for the Newcastle City teams.

In the Black Diamond Plate, The Entrance Bateau Bay made it back to back wins over Singleton.

Source: Media release, Apr 28 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Thursday, May 3 Twilight Yoga, Bateau Bay Beach, 4:00pm to 5:15pm, ticketed event Central Coast Council Staff Pop Up, Westfield Tuggerah Centre Court, 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Friday, May 4 The Ten Sopranos, The Art House, Wyong, 8:00pm, ticketed event

Saturday, May 5 James Valentine Afternoons Tonight, The Art House, Wyong, 8:00pm, ticketed event Long Jetty Produce Swap, CWA Hall Long Jetty, 10:00am to 11:00am Obstacool, Mingara Recreation Club, 9:00am to 3:00pm, entry fee Toukley Torch Bearers

Market Morning, Masonic Village Activity Hall Lake Haven, 8:00am to 1:00pm

Sunday, May 6 A n c e s t r y. c o m Seminar, Wyong Golf Club, 10:00am to 4:00pm, tickets essential

Friday, May 11 Tigers JRLFC Disco, The Entrance Leagues Club, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Le Freak, The Art House Wyong, 7:30pm to 9:30pm, tickets essential

Saturday, May 12 Peter Powers The Naughty Hypnotist, The Entrance Leagues Club, 7:45pm to 10:30pm, tickets essential

C

entral Coast C o u n c i l welcomed the NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s initiative to increase safety for rock fishing through legislation which gives them the option the opt-in to making it mandatory to wear lifejackets while rock fishing.

Many rock fishers already wear life jackets,

according to Council.

Central Coast Council will continue to promote the wearing of life jackets as the safest way to get your catch whilst out on the rocks.

Having the wearing of life jackets enshrined in the Local Government Act would enable Council staff to check, educate and enforce the wearing of life jackets while rock fishing.

Sunday, May 13 PJ O’Brien and The Arc Riders, Coast Hotel Budgewoi, 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Wednesday, May 16 Marina Prior and David Hobson: The 2 Of UsUp Close and Personal, The Art House, Wyong, 8:00pm until May 17, ticketed event

Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash in Concert: The Men in Black Tour, The Art House, Wyong, 8:00pm, ticketed event Amateur Bee Keepers Association 218 Conference and Field Day, Diggers at The Entrance, 6:00pm to 8:30pm, tickets essential

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Source: Media release, Apr 14 Central Coast Council media

DIRECTORY Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Wyong 4352 4400 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799 Horizons (For families) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966

Health Wyong Hospital 4394 8000 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636 Community Women’s Health Centre 4351 1152

Legal Legal Aid 4324 5611

Animal Rescue

Problems, Habits & Addiction

Wires 1300 094 737

G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Counselling

Friday, May 18

It will also ensure that those life jackets being worn by rock fishers comply with the Australian Standard.

The new opt in initiative being offered to Council will be considered as another tool to use in its Beach and Water Safety initiatives.

WYONG SERVICES

Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

The Wyong Diary

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Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Wyong Police Station 4356 6099 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Wyong Shire Council 4350 5555 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55

Phone services: Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Welfare Services Coast Community Centre 4325 3510 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong 4352 6500 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

also, see the Not for Profit organisations directory inside

CLASSIFIEDS

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Home maintenance and repairs - Decks, Pergolas and Patios Small jobs welcome 30 years’ experience Ph: Glen 0424 265 324

Safe Work NSW Lic. AD212564

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BUILDERS

ELECTRICIAN

ENTERTAINMENT

PLUMBING

Killarney Vale PLUMBER Bombers to celebrate 40 4346 4057 years as a club YOUR LOCAL Same day service Guaranteed

The Troubadour Folk and Acoustic Music Club May 26 at 7pm

Blocked drains, Leaking taps and toilets, Hot water and all aspects of plumbing drainage and gas fitting.

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Brians Building Services

Call our experienced team for a free quote NO JOB TOO SMALL Brian Turton

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Classifieds advertising rates - in print and on-line Classified advertising is the cheapest form of newspaper advertising. This newspaper is published on line on the night before publication date, and is read that way by hundreds of people. All advertisements, including these classified advertising pages, appear in full on-line as an additional benefit for free.

See www.CentralCoastNewspapers.com www.CentralCoastNews.net

or

Central Coast Newspapers’ advertising rates are relatively much lower than in other newspapers and at the same time much larger than in other newspapers, with the minimum size being 50mm X 42mm. Approximately 16,000 copies of each newspaper are printed and distributed every fortnight.

Non Business and Not For Profit Organisations As Central Coast Newspapers are community newspapers, the cost of advertising not for profit organisations’ events is subsidised. This makes them the same rate as non business advertisements.

A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and/or a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business rates

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he Killarney Vale B o m b e r s Australian Rules Club turns 40 in 2018, and members are organising a big weekend in June to celebrate.

“The ground too has had its share of attention, with many thousands of dollars spent on drainage, lighting, change rooms, fencing and so on, providing excellent facilities for the local population, and there are more improvements to come,” Ms Granland said.

The anniversary event will be held from June 15 to 17, which will incorporate a golf day, a meet and greet function, a home game and a formal dinner at Diggers at the Entrance.

“The Club was started in 1978, with a meeting in the Tumbi Umbi Preschool premises in Adelaide St, Tumbi Umbi,” the Bombers’, Ms June Granland, said.

“From there, the Club has grown into a strong and influential organisation, with three of their number playing or having played in the AFL. “It has also been home to many young players who have moved into adulthood, with some now guiding their children through the Bombers’ junior ranks,” she continued.

“We have been fortunate too to have a solid administration over the years, which has led to the construction of one of the largest and modern AFL non-licensed clubrooms in the state, at our home ground at Adelaide St, Tumbi Umbi.

Source: Media release, Apr 17 June Granland, Killarney Vale Bombers FC

WANTED

CASH PAID for good quality Swords, Knives and War memorabilia.

For large collections home visit available Shop 12 Ebbtide Mall 155 The Entrance Rd The Entrance

4333 8555

The Shame File CENTRAL COAST NEWSPAPERS has a very liberal credit policy for advertisers and realises that from time to time, people, businesses and organisations get into financial difficulty and may need assistance and time to get things back on track. However, some people, businesses and organisations take advantage of this generosity they use advertising but simply don’t pay their account after several months and need to be taken to court to do so. From time to time, as necessary, we will name these people, businesses or organisations as a warning to our readers so that they will be wary when dealing with them.

• Golden Scissors Hairdressing, Wyong • Tony trading Roofing

as

Fitzpatrick Futurtek

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Thomas James Clinton, Trading as TMA Products & AthroBalm & Effective Business Solutions of Ettalong

The minimum size of 5cm X a single column only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph, every two weeks. Most businesses choose to advertise on an ongoing basis and discounts apply for multiple bookings, if they are paid for in full, in advance.

• Bakefresh, Wyong

Having an advertisement run for 3 months only costs $215 + GST, for 6 months it is $385 + GST, and for 12 months advertising, the total cost is only $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week.

• Jessica Davis of Erina - trading as A1 cleaning • Decorative Fabrics & Furnishings - Steve services McGinty, Wyoming • Rattananporn Massage, Wyong • Emma Knowles • Darren Rucker, Tiler - Blacksmith NSW Killarney Vale

Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently

• Frazer Park Pty Ltd formerly trading as The Big Prawn at Crangan Bay • David Hill, Long Jetty

To advertise here call 4325 7369 prices start from $20 a week

• Lee Critchley of Lake Munmorah, currently trading at Lakehaven Shopping Centre • Gary Rudge of Midea AirConditioning, Budgewoi

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Golec and Melling to remain with the Mariners T

he Central Coast Mariners are excited to announce that Antony Golec and Jacob Melling have signed a contract extension that will see him remain in Yellow and Navy until at least the end of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season.

Golec quickly became a fan favourite at the Central Coast Mariners in his first season with the club, forming a formidable partnership with captain, Alan Baro, in the heart of the Mariners’ defence.

At 27-years-of-age, Golec has 81 Hyundai A-League appearances to his name and made 22 appearances with the Mariners this season.

The decorated defender returned to Australia after plying his trade abroad with FC Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldovan National

Division), Persepolis FC (Persian Gulf Pro League), and Bucheon FC 1995 (K League Challenge).

Golec commenced his European adventure in 2016, where he played a crucial role in Sheriff Tiraspol’s Championship winning season and qualification to the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

Currently on the road to recovery after fracturing his tibial plateau in March, Golec is motivated to return for round one of the 2018/19 season, and spoke about a sense of ‘unfinished business’ with the Mariners.

“Unfortunately, last season didn’t go the way we wanted it to go, but on a personal level, I felt like I built a strong platform to move forward in the future with the club and I honestly couldn’t imagine playing for another club this season,” Golec said.

“I’ve got unfinished business with the

Mariners and I want to achieve something with the club and the fans.

“With Mike coming in, we’ve all heard great things.

“It’s always exciting when a new coach comes in.

“When I met with Mike, he was very adamant that next season will be a big season for us, he has big plans for the club and I really want to be a part of that.

“I want to win, I want to win things with the Mariners and share that with the fans, so for me it was a pretty easy decision to stay.

“To win something with the boys here and celebrate with the fans would be very special.

“Last season was a tough one for them, but they still supported us week-in-week-out regardless, so the big motivation for us next season will be to do it for them, to give them what

they deserve.

“With my injury I’m unsure when I’ll be back, but of course I am putting my hand up for round one.

“There’s a chance I could be back training with the boys in August/ September, but I am just going to take my time and not rush anything.

“If I need more time, I will take it because I want to make sure I am 100 per cent ready to put on that Mariners’ jersey and give it my all,” Golec said.

Head Coach, Mike Mulvey, credited Golec’s leadership qualities and commitment to the Central Coast Mariners.

“We’re rapt that Antony has finally found his football home on the Central Coast,” Mulvey said.

“He’s embraced this club, this community and what it means to be a leader.

“He wants to set an example for others to

follow.

“He’s been in the A-League for a decade now and turns 28 soon, which means he is coming into his prime years as a defender.

“We want to build a defence around him and we’ll be looking for him to lead from the back,” Mulvey said.

At just 23-years-ofage, Melling already boasts 59 Hyundai A-League appearances after making 11 with the Mariners in the second half of the season.

A graduate of the Australian Institute of Sport, Melling first debuted in the A-League with Adelaide United as a teenager in the 2011/12 season, before stints with Melbourne City and the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Melling was thrilled to confirm his future with the Mariners and the opportunity to move his young family to the

Central Coast ahead of the 2018/19 pre-season.

“I’m really looking forward to moving to the Central Coast with my family and being closer to the boys so we can build on where we started this season,” Melling said.

“It’s time now to look forward, I am excited for when we can get the full squad in and focus on playing finals football.

“I’ve really enjoyed being a part of a club that’s so focused on the community, the most frustrating thing has been that we haven’t been able to deliver them the results.”

Mulvey credited the tenacious midfielder’s physical and technical presence.

“Jacob is a player who will be central to our hopes going forward and we’re delighted to extend his deal,” Mulvey said.

Source: Media release, Apr 25 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

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JACKAROO Silver, Auto, 19,500km Ph: 0431 482 133 4X4 TURBO DIESEL *To run in all three papers and on line for a maximum of 3 months if not sold before GBR142b as new, Clearview towing THREE SEATER SOFA, 215k km, Good Condition mirrors, Tow Bar, New Auto $5900 Client Name: As New. Dark Blue/Grey, Tyres, Ph: 0435 564 802 High Back, Cost $850, LCL143 Phone: Email: Reg til Oct 2018 Sacrifice $400, Moving KING SINGLE BED $55,000 Interstate.

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DSI450 Motor Cycle, Excellent Condition, Rego, No Problems, Many Spares & New Parts $5000 Ph: 0421 011 622

RACKS New $380 Used once - $200 Ph: 4341 0698

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Mariners’ awards night held

Goal keeper, Ben Kennedy, received the 2018 Mariners’ Medal

Central Coast Senior XVs are NSW Country Rugby Union Champions

The Chairman’s Award went to the Membership Man, Daniel Challinor

T Josh Nisbet with his National Youth League player of the year award en Kennedy has individual award of the earned top night, is decided on a honours at the 2018 3-2-1 basis, selected Mariners’ Medal by the players during after being voted by the Hyundai A-League season. his peers as the best The 31-year-old shot Central Coast stopper made 23 Hyundai Mariners’ player A-League appearances during the Hyundai this season, which was A-League 2017/18 enough to automatically season. trigger a second season Kennedy capped off with the Mariners.

The club’s newest an impressive season by Mariners’ medallist has winning the club’s top now confi rmed his future gong at the Mariners’ on the Central Coast night of nights, held at until at least the end of Terrigal Crowne Plaza. the Hyundai A-League The Mariners’ Medal, the most prestigious 2018/19 season.

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Daniel De Silva received three awards including OSC Player of the Year Josh Nisbet was Danny De Silva was the for his other big winner of the rewarded season night, picking up three outstanding awards in his first season by winning the Foxtel National Youth League with the club.

De Silva claimed the player of the year award.

The Chairman’s Award Men of Football Damien Brown Medal, voted is presented annually to by the Central Coast an exceptional individual, Chapter, as well as the within the Mariners, who Central Coast Mariners is deemed to have gone Official Supporters Club above and beyond for the Player of the Year Award. benefit of the Club.

Affectionately known The 21-year-old attacker was also the as Dan the Membership recipient of the Noel Man, Daniel Challinor, Spencer Goal of the Year Central Coast Mariners’ and Award, thanks to his Membership Manager, combination with Andrew Ticketing Hoole in Round two received the award for against Western Sydney his tireless efforts in the community for the past Wanders.

De Silva’s 63rd minute three Hyundai A-League length of the field team seasons, and longer as goal at Spotless Stadium an intern.

Nicholas Bessant took was voted and decided upon by Mariners’ fans in home the Volunteer of the Year Award for his an online poll.

The club’s Golden Boot continued commitment Award was split between to the Yellow and Navy.

Blake Powell, Andrew Source: Hoole and Connor Pain, Website, Apr 27 who all bagged four goals Central Coast Mariners Homepage each this season

he Central Coast’s Senior XVs have been crowned NSW Country Rugby Union Champions and won the Richardson Shield at the NSW C o u n t r y Championships, held in Warren, on April 28 and 29.

The Senior XV, Colts XV and Women’s 7s teams competed in the twodays Championships.

The Senior first XV won both their matches, seizing the opportunity to become NSW Country Champions and winning the Richardson Shield, a testament to the dedication of the players and the coaching staff.

On Saturday, April 28, the Central Coast Senior XV played Far North Coast and won, the final score, 36 points to 21.

The Far North Coast performed well in the second half, but the Central Coast team’s 33 to 7-point lead in the first half secured them the win.

The win on Saturday put the Central Coast into the Final of the Richardson

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Shield on the Sunday.

They played local team Western Plains, coming out on top with a final score of 47 points to 19.

Central Coast dominated from the first whistle, silencing the home crowd of the opposing team with their 33 to nil lead at halftime.

The Central Coast Colts lost their two games at the Championships despite their efforts.

They lost to Central West on Saturday, the final score 44 to 7 points, and on Sunday, lost by 16 points to Illawarra.

The Women’s 7s team played five matches over the two days, winning three.

Central Coast won 20 to nil and 44 to nil against Western Plains, and 17 to 10 against New England.

The team placed fifth at the Championships, with two close losses on Saturday, a two-point difference against Central North and a seven-point difference against Central West, preventing them from forwarding on to the semi-finals on Sunday.

Source: Media release, Apr 30 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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n light of a disappointing 2017/18 season, the Central Coast Mariners have undergone a major purging of their staff and player rosters.

In a statement issued on April 18, the Mariners confirmed that Liam Rose, Storm Roux, Jacob Poscoliero, Josh Bingham, Blake Powell, Peter Skapetis and Tom Glover have completed their playing careers with the Mariners.

Foxtel National Youth League Head Coach/ Academy Technical Director, Wayne O’Sullivan, and Hyundai A-League Strength and Conditioning Coach, Balder Berckmans, have also completed their tenures with the club.

The contracts of Poscoliero, Skapetis, Bingham and Rose expired at the completion

of the season and will not be renewed beyond this point.

Powell and Bingham both sustained injuries in the Mariners’ final match of the season and will complete their rehabilitation with the club after undergoing surgery.

Bingham sustained an AC Joint injury (shoulder) and Powell sustained a fracture to his finger.

Roux, who was contracted with the Mariners until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 season, has been granted a release to pursue other opportunities.

Glover’s loan agreement between the Central Coast Mariners and Tottenham Hotspur expires on May 31 and will not be renewed.

The contract of Strength and Conditioning Coach, Berckmans, expired at the completion of the

season and will not be renewed and he has been granted immediate release.

O’Sullivan has been given notice that his services are no longer required at the Central Coast Mariners.

The Central Coast Mariners would like to thank the players and staff members mentioned above for their efforts and wish them all the best with their future endeavours.

The following Mariners players have survived the season and will return to the A-League in 2018/19: Ben Kennedy, Jake McGing, Antony Golec, Tom Hiariej, Andrew Hoole, Danny De Silva, Connor Pain, Trent Buhagiar, Adam Berry, Alan Baro, Adam Pearce, Kye Rowles, Jacob Melling and Wout Brama.

Source: Website, Apr 18 Central Coast Mariners homepage

SPORT

Locals win open skateboarding Australian championship

Opens winer and Forresters Beach local Sam Sutton

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ato Yard hosted the Australian Skateboarding Federation’s (ASF) inaugural Australian Championships of Street Skateboarding on April 28.

The event, which forms part of Shredability’s King of Concrete series, attracted a heavy line up of pre-qualified competitors from all corners of Australia, including local skateboarder, Sam Sutton, Forresters Beach, who won the Open title, and, Rob Pace, from The Entrance, following in second place.

Additional to this event

boosting tourism and the local economy, the national accreditation brings formal endorsement of Bato Yard as a world class venue for competitive skating.

Events like these showcase local talent, and provide an opportunity to be scouted for upcoming development programs leading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Registered competitors vied for a $12,000 prize purse and had the opportunity to gain points toward an ASF national ranking.

The winning competitors in each

category were: Sam Sutton, NSW, Open Men’s; Hayley Wilson, Vic, Open Women’s; Zac Vanzetti, ACT. 16 and Under; and, Daniel Wooley, NSW, 12 and Under.

The event was also attended by members of the Australian National Skateboarding Team, including Brad Saunders, Kat Williams, Hayley Wilson, and Liv Lovelace, with some flying in straight from recent international competitions in China.

Source: Media release, Apr 30 Central Coast Council Media

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