A boat fueling station in the middle of Brisbane Water; a concern about where the New Year’s Eve fireworks will be lit if there’s a new walkway; an idea to close Brian McGowan Bridge and turn it into a multi storey car park. These are some of the ideas showing up on Council’s interactive map about revitalising Gosford Waterfront and it's a game the whole family can play. The … [Read more...] about Bright ideas coming from interactive map of Gosford waterfront
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Lion Island discussion about to close
A draft plan of management for Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Lion Island Nature Reserve, Long Island Nature Reserve and Spectacle Island Nature Reserve is open for public comment until November 22. The plan of management describes the desired outcomes for the parks’ values and actions the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) proposes to undertake to achieve these … [Read more...] about Lion Island discussion about to close
Commission that considers de-mergers under review
The State Minister for Local Government Wendy Tuckerman has commissioned an independent review into the NSW Local Government Boundaries Commission - the body that has made recent recommendations on council de-mergers. In explaining the case for the review, the discussion paper says the Commission’s recent examinations of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and Snowy Valleys … [Read more...] about Commission that considers de-mergers under review
Offshore wind turbines: hear all about it
A public information session will be held at The Entrance for people to hear about a "Hunter Coast Offshore Wind Project". BlueFloat Energy and Energy Estate are proposing to build 110 floating offshore turbines, each with a capacity between 15 MW and 20 MW, as well as three floating substations which are proposed to connect to the grid at the former Munmorah Power Station … [Read more...] about Offshore wind turbines: hear all about it
Peat Island ownership changes
The State Government has confirmed a landmark agreement to transfer ownership of Peat Island and a portion of the mainland foreshore at Mooney Mooney on the Hawkesbury River to the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC). Minister for Planning Anthony Roberrs said the transfer marked an historic moment that recognises the cultural connection of this land to the … [Read more...] about Peat Island ownership changes
