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Collapse Issue 419 - 15 May 2017Issue 419 - 15 May 2017
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Group granted $100,000 to solve doctor shortage
Pearl Beach properties vulnerable, says coastal plan
Council could divert Budget money away from Peninsula
Dredging needed now to keep ferry, says Chamber
Jetski riders argue for responsible use
Liesl Tesch is sworn in
New dune to be built at southern end of Pearl Beach
Ettalong residents in long-distance drive for charity
Charged with property damage and theft
Drainage work considers rare bushland
Surf patrol captain describes dramatic rescue
Commercial fisherman starts digital publication
Rotary presents Pride of Workmanship awards
Residents given 30 days to comment on council budget
Labor forum compares Robertson to Wentworth
Films shown by Bouddi Society
Fire station open day
New levy with rates
Lifejacket van visits Patonga
Collection for Mary Mac's
Empire Bay Probus Club forms
Craft group to hold high tea
Trash and treasure raises money for fire brigade
New name for refurbished market stalls
Mortgage brokers listed as awards finalists
Rain recorded on just one day
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Pothole exercise is excuse to do nothing
Halt DA supported by 'theoretical strategy'
Peninsula might end up with no representation at all
Anzac Day at Patonga
I will fight for the people of Gosford West ward
A far cry from former Prime Ministers
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Mobile dialysis in Umina
Fundraiser for accident victim
Cupcake challenge for Cancer Council
Planning to support the Cancer Council
Volunteers are thanked with special lunch
Spreading the word about polymyositis
What aged care is wanted?
New psychologist at private hospital
Burpees on the beach
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Weekend of music at Pearl Beach
Illustrator gives presentation to Rotary club
Farce to open for Woy Woy Little Theatre
Lime and Steel to play at folk club
Exhibiting at the Botanical Gardens
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College wins grand champion purebred steer award
Parents ask for help to learn for Naplan tests
Comprehensive heritage calendar
Senior boys win Woy Woy Cup
Maintenance works
Primary parents invited to College forums
Wins in softball and football
Live broadcast
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Cycling medals for Hugh Gray
Volunteers wanted for Nippers with special needs
First win to Woy Woy
Lorna Buckworth Shield played at Umina
Zac wins Rookie award
Bowling club holds rescheduled charity day
Stableford competition at Everglades
Bridge winners
Men's Fours

New dune to be built at southern end of Pearl Beach

Central Coast Council will build a new dune in front of beachfront properties south of Green Pt Creek at Pearl Beach to help protect them from beach erosion and coastal inundation, according to a recently adopted coastal management plan.

Sand for the dune could be sourced from beach-scraping and using sand for "beach nourishment" from other sources, according to the recently-adopted Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan.

Dune vegetation management would be the responsibility of the council and the Office of Environment and Heritage, with support given to local Dunecare groups and residents to maintain the dunes.

A vegetation profile will also be completed for Pearl Beach and ensure that dune planting is in line with the natural vegetation profile,.

Erosion protection for four properties similar to that for adjacent properties will be jointly funded by the State Government, Central Coast Council and landowners at a cost of up to $600,000.

The sewer infrastructure and pumping station may be relocated further landward "out of the hazard area along the entire street frontage of Gem Rd and Green Point Rd" at a cost of around $500,000.

A study would be undertaken to establish the feasibility.

The sewer is currently located at the seaward end of the properties.

The plan also gives Council responsibility for developing an entrance management policy for the mechanical opening of Green Point Creek, which would enable it to be opened at a defined water level and at a specific location on the beach berm to prevent scouring of the dunes.

The council would also investigate ways to prevent the creek from meandering in front of the properties at the southern end of the beach.

The work is expected to cost between $50,000 and $100,000 to be paid for jointly by Council, the NSW Government and landowners.

The Council will define a building line and controls for developments within the hazard zone at this portion of the beach.

Any redevelopment of the properties will need to be above the inundation level, and the Council is expected to survey all floor levels and compare them against wave run up to determine the degree of inundation hazard.

Also, up to $5000 is to be allocated for repairs to the Pearl Beach rock pool as a result of storm damage.

The Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan has been endorsed by Central Coast Council but is yet to be approved by the NSW Government.





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