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Waterfront route proposed for Tuggerawong bike path

November 24, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Thanks to a Federal Government grant, Council is now preparing to ask the administrator Rik Hart to adopt a waterfront route for section five of the Tuggerawong bike path. Despite overwhelming community support for the waterfront route, council had decided in the past to plan a cheaper route (option c) through some nearby streets (see diagram below). But now, with the extra … [Read more...] about Waterfront route proposed for Tuggerawong bike path

Austin Butler Reserve – report says to cease sale

November 24, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

A recommendation goes to the Council-under-administration meeting on November 28 to take no further action on a proposed sale of the land to the shopping centre in Woy Woy. The report to be tabled says in the targeted survey of peninsula residents 46 per cent voted for the sale and 49 voted against the sale. "In summary, the independent community survey does not provide … [Read more...] about Austin Butler Reserve – report says to cease sale

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

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