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Merilyn Vale

Tourist beerfarm proposed for Calga.

September 7, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A brewery and 280 seat capacity restaurant is proposed for Calga. The “beerfarm” is based on the applicant’s similar facility in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.  To cost about $4.6M, the business would be built at 45 Cooks Rd, Calga. The proposal is defined as Rural Industry. Patrons will be able to undertake brewery tours and tastings of beer … [Read more...] about Tourist beerfarm proposed for Calga.

State proposes to close part of a road

September 7, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The State Government is proposing to sell part of a road at Kulnura; within 484 Kyola Road, also know as Kesbys Point Road. See the yellow and black hatched section on the screen shot. Public comment is open until October 13. Write to Department of Planning and Environment - Crown Lands, PO Box 2215, Dangar, NSW 2309. For details visit the website … [Read more...] about State proposes to close part of a road

Fish kill to result in court action

September 7, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a prosecution against Sunset Power International Pty Ltd trading as Delta Electricity in the Land and Environment Court in relation to a fish kill that occurred near Vales Point Power Station, Lake Macquarie, in September 2022. The EPA alleges that Delta failed to maintain their chlorine dosing plant in a proper and … [Read more...] about Fish kill to result in court action

Bush school at Charmhaven: have your say

September 5, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A proposed St Philip’s Christian College at Charmhaven is now open for public exhibition. The proposed "bush" school is deemed a state significant project as it has an estimated capital investment cost of $460M. Objectives include promoting the principles of ecologically sustainable development through a design responsive to the site’s “unique environmental attributes” and a … [Read more...] about Bush school at Charmhaven: have your say

Residents’ group rejects Administrator’s tree offer

August 31, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The Peninsula Residents Association has rejected an offer from Council-under-administration to "sacrifice" trees to plant more later. Instead they association wants to see Council implement its already adopted Greener Places Strategy and adopt a suggestion from the Local Planning Panel. Administrator Rik Hart has offered the community a choice: To inject an unknown “millions” … [Read more...] about Residents’ group rejects Administrator’s tree offer

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