The Land and Environment Court has granted development consent to an amended development application for a site in Umina Beach. The consent allows for the partial demolition of the existing structures at 1 and 3 Alfred St, Umina Beach and the construction of a five storey mixed-use building containing shop top housing, commercial premises and basement parking. The existing … [Read more...] about Court gives consent to amended plans
Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park, tomorrow, Saturday 15 July. The 9.8-hectare burn south-west of Mount Bouddi will reduce naturally accumulated fuel loads in the park to protect nearby residential areas in Bensville, MacMasters Beach and Killcare Heights. The burn is scheduled to begin … [Read more...] about Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park
Planning panel briefed on “iconic development site”
Key issues with a proposed 400-plus unit development at The Entrance came under scrutiny in a briefing from Council planning staff to the regional planning panel recently. Multiple six to nine storey towers are planned on two sites opposite the waterfront at The Entrance where the El Lago Tourist Park currently operates. Site one starts at 9-29 The Entrance Rd which is the … [Read more...] about Planning panel briefed on “iconic development site”
Blackwall child care centre approved
An 81 place childcare centre at 3-5 Springwood Street, Blackwall, has been approved. The decision comes after the Land and Environment Court this week endorsed the paperwork from a conciliation conference held in June between the applicant and Council. The parties reached “an in-principle agreement regarding the granting of consent to the Applicant’s amended development … [Read more...] about Blackwall child care centre approved
Wagstaffe to Ettalong ferry: free shuttle starts
Please note: this is a transport story; not a council story. A free shuttle ferry between Wagstaffe and Ettalong Wharfs, while ferry diversion timetables are in place began from Monday July 10.The shuttle service will connect ferry users from Wagstaffe with the free shuttle bus at Ettalong. Due to shifting sand bars in the Ettalong Channel, ferry services have been operating … [Read more...] about Wagstaffe to Ettalong ferry: free shuttle starts
