Wamberal Sea Wall was debated in State Parliament on Wednesday, September 13, after Greens MLC Abigail Boyd tabled a petition the day before. The petition, instigated by Wamberal Beach SOS Save Our Sand, called on the NSW Government to prevent Central Coast Council proceeding with their joint seawall Development Application with land owners until a comprehensive State … [Read more...] about Government waters down Wamberal plea
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Wamberal Beach petition tabled
NSW Greens MP Abigail Boyd has today, Tuesday, September 12, tabled the Stop Wamberal Beach Seawall petition in NSW Parliament. It was tabled at 12.49pm. The petition was instigated by Corinne Lamont from community group Wamberal Beach Save Our Sand (SOS). Ms Boyd said the petition had been signed by 1,377 people. Earlier in a press release Ms Boyd said: "The Central … [Read more...] about Wamberal Beach petition tabled
UN visits Chain Valley Bay to hear about power station
The UN's special rapporteur on toxics and human rights, Marcos Orellana, visited the community of Chain Valley Bay on August 29 as part of a ten day visit to Australia to examine the human rights related to environmentally sound management and disposal of hazardous substances and waste in Australia. The Chain Valley Bay community hall was packed with locals who, along with Mr … [Read more...] about UN visits Chain Valley Bay to hear about power station
Tourist beerfarm proposed for Calga.
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
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
