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A plan for Calga – the new Hollywood

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A Central Coast Film Production Precinct has been lodged as a State Significant Development for a 20 hectare site at Calga. The proposal for 49 Jones Rd consists of film production studios, education facilities, workshops and warehouses, tourist and visitor accommodation. It includes a multi-storey 180-room hotel, parking for more than 700 cars, an entertainment quarter for … [Read more...] about A plan for Calga – the new Hollywood

Planning Panel rejects new Avoca Lake house and fence

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A proposed rabbit proof fence on land the public uses to walk along the Southern edge of Avoca Lake has been rejected by the Local Planning Panel along with the new home proposed to be built behind it. Council received a proposal to demolish the existing home at 1 Ficus Ave, Avoca Beach, and to replace it with a two storey home with seven bedrooms upstairs each ‘’serviced by … [Read more...] about Planning Panel rejects new Avoca Lake house and fence

Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans

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  Update: The Local Planning Panel has refused the application. Original story A 350+ page report to the Local planning Panel recommends refusing the latest application for a telecommunications tower at Killcare. The panel will meet on September 5 to consider the proposed development intended to address an identified mobile coverage deficiency within Killcare Heights and … [Read more...] about Telecom tower at Killcare: latest plans

Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council

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  Council says the proposed redevelopment of the Oasis Caravan Park in Kanwal with 675 units is an overdevelopment of the site. It fears it will result in a net loss of affordable housing once the displacement of its current residents are taken into account. The caravan park is home to up to about 100 residents currently, all worried about their future. The residents met … [Read more...] about Reject Oasis caravan park “overdevelopment” says Council