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Collapse Issue 409 - 26 Dec 2016Issue 409 - 26 Dec 2016
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History mural installed at Woy Woy oval
Family injured in Patonga boat explosion
Long-time community leader steps down
Southerly change quells bushfires
'Hidden gems' revealed by fires
Motorists hit with higher fuel prices
Shop window damaged in drunken accident
Ferry fares rise
Family of five rescued after 000 call
Environment network welcomes draft coastal policy
New planning policy 'unfair', says residents' group
Application for previously-approved proposal
Bowling club lodges application to upgrade gaming area
Work due to start on eight housing units
Multi-dwelling development approved
Approval for three-unit development
Defibrillator campaign 'resounding success'
Rotary club honours members' contributions
Bingo to raise funds for Mary Mac's Place
Social group holds gathering
Prizes awarded in hydrant campaign
School holiday activities at Pearl Beach
Lunch celebrates volunteers
Christmas dinner at Sea Scouts hall
Renovations due to open
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When things can't be worse, look at the Peninsula
Update council website
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Carols held at dusk
New aged care facility proposal responds to local needs
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Donation to children's choir
Social enterprise celebrates 10 years
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Top ATAR result in HSC
Rotary sponsors student on agricultural course
Ettalong announces 2017 school captains
Principal reflects on past year
Students visit reptile park
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Michael places second in two superbike championships
Peninsula athletes receive Central Coast awards
Little athletes do well at zone championships
Swimmers give outstanding performances
Grommet boardriders hold annual presentations
Narrowly defeated
Killcare to host dual carnival
Bowling club announces annual charity donation
Netball coach wanted
Bridge summer pairs
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A short history of the Garigal clan

History mural installed at Woy Woy oval

A new 36-metre mural, which has taken more than eight months to produce and over six weeks to construct has been installed at Woy Woy Oval.

The three metre high structure is made up of 24 colour printed steel panels that feature a pelican symbol surrounded by approximately 100 original photographs of the Peninsula's sport culture over the past 65 years.

The images, which were collected over six months through interviews with local sport personalities, as well as through sporting organisations, Woy Woy Library, and from the general public.

Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds said the decision to install the mural in Woy Woy was an important one and further enhanced the area.

"Following Council's recent investment into the $8.25 million redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval, it made sense to utilise this fantastic sporting arena and share the mural with the community," Mr Reynolds said.

In February, more than 1200 primary school children from Woy Woy and Umina Beach Public Schools and St John the Baptist Catholic School came together on Woy Woy Oval to create the pelican symbol.

American artist Daniel Dancer sketched the pelican on the grass, outlining where the children had to pose, and photographed the image from a 25 metre high cherry picker.

Local graphic designer, Katherine Close was commissioned to create the final artwork.

Council leisure and lifestyle manager Mr Phil Cantillon said the new installation was dedicated to the community.

"The aim of this artwork was to stand as an overarching symbol of unity, the pelican, and history of the 100 pictures of local sport.

"The sporting community is a strong and vital part of the Peninsula community.

"We wanted the installation to encapsulate the regular gathering of sporting teams and the community that occur throughout the year.

"The pelican was chosen to symbolise unity as they fly, feed and converge in groups all over the Coast's foreshores, in the same way that our community unites in sporting arenas, like Woy Woy Oval, to watch or participate in a variety of sporting activities," Mr Cantillon said.

The installation will be fixed at Woy Woy Oval for at least five years.





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