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
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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
Seven storeys, 74 units
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
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
