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Merilyn Vale

Boats at wharf without water and electricity

December 6, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Central Coast Council has cut water and electricity to the wharf at Gosford two days after a deadline for the moored vessels to vacate the premises. But the majority of boats are still there. Four days before the Council deadline, some of the boat owners received letters from NSW Maritime, a State Government department, giving them two weeks to prove their boats are … [Read more...] about Boats at wharf without water and electricity

Signs welcomed

December 6, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, says he welcomes the response from Central Coast Council to install wildlife warning signage on the Pacific Highway at Kangy Angy.This follows reports from residents that two young wombats died early last month after being struck by motor vehicles between Burns Rd and Tuggerah Rd. "There is a known wombat population on the west side of the … [Read more...] about Signs welcomed

Three peninsula developments knocked back

December 1, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

The Local Planning Panel has reaffirmed its previous refusal for a development application at 1 and 3 Alfred Street and 315 West Street, Umina Beach. The applicant wanted to construct commercial premises and shop top housing to a height of five storeys when the planning controls allow for four storeys. The panel stated that there was no compelling reason to justify the … [Read more...] about Three peninsula developments knocked back

Nareen Gardens redevelopment approved

November 30, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

A redevelopment of Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay was approved by the regional planning panel on November 30. The application for 180 new retirement and independent living apartments and a 160-place residential aged care home will include a village green, barbeque area, children’s playground and resident clubroom. The admin for Bateau Bay Community Collective facebook page … [Read more...] about Nareen Gardens redevelopment approved

Searching for owners of beachfront land

November 30, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Are you a descendent of Harold Clarke Thompson? The seven heirs of Harold, who died in 1939, own the land between the mean high water mark and the seaward boundaries of the beachfront lots south of ‘The Ruins’ at Wamberal Beach. It’s a sliver of land as the screenshot shows. But that beachfront land has been at the centre of a search for the seven heirs - or their successors - … [Read more...] about Searching for owners of beachfront land

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Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

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