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Tourist beerfarm proposed for Calga.

September 7, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A brewery and 280 seat capacity restaurant is proposed for Calga. The “beerfarm” is based on the applicant’s similar facility in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.  To cost about $4.6M, the business would be built at 45 Cooks Rd, Calga. The proposal is defined as Rural Industry. Patrons will be able to undertake brewery tours and tastings of beer … [Read more...] about Tourist beerfarm proposed for Calga.

Residents’ group rejects Administrator’s tree offer

August 31, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The Peninsula Residents Association has rejected an offer from Council-under-administration to "sacrifice" trees to plant more later. Instead they association wants to see Council implement its already adopted Greener Places Strategy and adopt a suggestion from the Local Planning Panel. Administrator Rik Hart has offered the community a choice: To inject an unknown “millions” … [Read more...] about Residents’ group rejects Administrator’s tree offer

Seven storeys, 74 units

August 30, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A proposed modification of a development approved at 10-16 Kendall St, Gosford, would increase the number of units from 72 to 74. Currently the site is cleared with demolition of the existing structures after the original approval from a DA lodged in 2016. At the time of the original approval, incentives allowed a 30 per cent height bonus and a floor space ratio … [Read more...] about Seven storeys, 74 units

Pirates for Pelican Park

August 30, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The tree stays and the pirates will come on board in the next update of Pelican Park at Woy Woy waterfront. After fighting off a Council-under-administration move to kill off the park altogether, the public were invited to vote on its future design. More than 500 people made submissions during the consultation period in May. Council says it was close result. Opinion was … [Read more...] about Pirates for Pelican Park

Plan to deal with contamination at Munmorah power station site

August 19, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Munmorah Power Station did not require development consent when it was constructed in the 1960s but its land owners now need development approval to remediate contamination on the site. They expect the site will soon be declared significantly contaminated land under the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997. A development proposal now on public exhibition outlines the “legacy” … [Read more...] about Plan to deal with contamination at Munmorah power station site

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Council Meetings

Shortfall of $10M from federal government

July 22, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

June 23 meeting

July 5, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Extraordinary meeting March 11 to finish February agenda

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

No January meeting: February 28 is first for 2025

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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