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Dispute on dogs and birds

October 31, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

CCBARC Central Coast Beach Access Reform Coalition says a recommendation to the Council’s October 31 meeting from the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) advisory committee should be struck off the agenda. CCBARC says the COSS Committee has no grounds for even considering the issue of the dog Off leash Area (OLA) at Pippi Point, Davistown. COSS has asked Council to consider … [Read more...] about Dispute on dogs and birds

Saving Austin Butler – third speech that didn’t get delivered

September 26, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Re-Classification of Land – Austin Butler Access Lot 9 DP235385Objection by Peter Gillis on behalf of Woy Woy PRA Inc.   Mr Gillis was one of three residents who were not allowed to address the public forum on September 26 as the required four speakers per item had already registered. Here is the speech he could not deliver: .Mr Administrator, Council staff.My name is Peter … [Read more...] about Saving Austin Butler – third speech that didn’t get delivered

Panel wants rezoning potential studied

September 20, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Austin Butler, Gosford Bowling Club land should have environmental assessment   The Local Planning Panel says it does not support the reclassification of RE1- Public Recreation land. This includes the Austin Butler reserve at Woy Woy, Gosford Bowling Club and another three parcels of land. Council-under-administration asked the LPP for advice on its plans to reclassify 11 … [Read more...] about Panel wants rezoning potential studied

Odour control works brought forward at Bateau Bay

September 15, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A $35 million upgrade to Bateau Bay Sewage Treatment Plant is one step closer with the contract to upgrade the odour facilities awarded to Gongues Constructions Pty Ltd.  This contract is for the design and construction of a new inlet works ofour control Facility and the full refurbishment of the primary sedimentation tanks odour control facility.  Director for Water and Sewer … [Read more...] about Odour control works brought forward at Bateau Bay

Fish kill to result in court action

September 7, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced a prosecution against Sunset Power International Pty Ltd trading as Delta Electricity in the Land and Environment Court in relation to a fish kill that occurred near Vales Point Power Station, Lake Macquarie, in September 2022. The EPA alleges that Delta failed to maintain their chlorine dosing plant in a proper and … [Read more...] about Fish kill to result in court action

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