July 25 meeting highlights Keys to the City 1/ Mariners to get the keys to the city in a civic reception to be held at Leagues Club Park, Gosford, on Saturday, August 5. The won the A League a couple of months ago, remember? Keep your eye out for more details on this to come soon. Diary date 2/ Councillor training will start in October for interested residents. Plan to go … [Read more...] about Seven July 25 meeting highlights
Aboriginal advisory membership announced
A new Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC) has been formed to advise Council. The members are: Phillip Bligh – long term local resident, extensive career in various State and Federal Government departments with Aboriginal portfolios. Extensive experience in local creative arts and cultural projects. BJ Duncan – long term local resident with extensive experience with local … [Read more...] about Aboriginal advisory membership announced
Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
The next phase of the new state-of-the-art Mardi Water Treatment Plant has been locked in with the contract being awarded to Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd, Council said on Monday, July 24. The $82.5 million project will not only provide a "significant boost to jobs" but will help secure the region’s water future by providing up to 160 million litres of drinking water every … [Read more...] about Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
A win for Ourimbah residents
Updated with ORRA member Brian Davies' speech to the June 25 Council-under-administration meeting. Land at 1A Jaques St will return to community ownership with Council buying it from Newcastle Uni for $1, if the administrator agrees on July 25. In recent years, the world war two Nissen hut was disused; the uni wanted to sell the land and dismantle the hut. The … [Read more...] about A win for Ourimbah residents
Dog breeding decision on August 3
Residents and the organisation Animal Liberation are lining up to speak when a dog breeding facility development modification goes to the Local Planning Panel on August 3. The Planning Panel has agreed to allow speakers five minutes instead of the usual three but it refused a request for ten minutes for an organisation such as Animal Liberation to speak. The panel allows an … [Read more...] about Dog breeding decision on August 3
