Council’s Catchments to Coast Committee has heard about a hydrocarbon smell and surface shimmer, possibly diesel, at the outlet of a stormwater pipe at Long Jetty. The evidence has existed for over 10 years. There has been several investigations and the source of the leak has still not been identified, the September 13 advisory committee meeting was told. “It has been … [Read more...] about Focus on a ten year pollution problem at Long Jetty
Five monthly financial ratios missing since April
A year ago, Council-under-administration adopted a financial strategy that meant we would see five financial ratios once a month. And we did for a while. But at the May Council meeting we were told that the June 2023 financial report to the public would be a high-level summary report aimed at providing an initial financial position for 2022/2023 Financial Year. No … [Read more...] about Five monthly financial ratios missing since April
Panel wants rezoning potential studied
Austin Butler, Gosford Bowling Club land should have environmental assessment The Local Planning Panel says it does not support the reclassification of RE1- Public Recreation land. This includes the Austin Butler reserve at Woy Woy, Gosford Bowling Club and another three parcels of land. Council-under-administration asked the LPP for advice on its plans to reclassify 11 … [Read more...] about Panel wants rezoning potential studied
Tree to be replaced
The Local Planning Panel have allowed the removal of this street tree at Booker Bay as part of a dual occupancy redevelopment of the site. The seven metre tree will be replaced with an advanced (4-5m) naturalised flora species. The panel recommended either Elaeocarpus or Corymbia as recommended in the Aboricultural Impact Assessment. Two residents addressed the panel when it … [Read more...] about Tree to be replaced
Changes to 217 proposed Long Jetty units rejected
A development that was first approved in 2004 failed to get its consent modified at the September meeting of the Local Planning Panel. The panel agreed with the Council report that recommended refusal. The issues related mainly to a lack of detail in the modified proposal. The approved development for an area bound by 30-36 Toowoon Bay Rd, 17A-21 Kitchener Rd and 11 … [Read more...] about Changes to 217 proposed Long Jetty units rejected
