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Collapse Issue 426 - 21 Aug 2017Issue 426 - 21 Aug 2017
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Hillview St nursing home proposal is rejected
Sporties redevelopment proposal is withdrawn
Five storey development proposed for Umina
On-demand shuttle bus to be trialled
Palm Beach ferry runs aground
Tesch calls for dredging action
Government keeps Service NSW kiosk open
Council employees' status remains unclear
Council 'carries over' $2M in capital works
Plans approved to replace motel with seniors housing
Disabled surfers critical of Council inclusion plan
Action groups still waiting for council costings
Vietnam vets hold commemoration at Ettalong
Flats proposed for Booker Bay
Hazard reduction burns at Phegans Bay
Nominated for emergency services work
Bingo sessions raise money for Mary Mac's
Gosford West receives 24 registrations
Nursing home refusal 'good news', says candidate
Greens call for local climate action
Candidate 'disheartened' by lack of locals
Candidate speaks at Killcare
Linda Burney to speak at Mingaletta
Neil Mottlee dies
Wallaby St park is welcomed
Celebrating 20 years at the Wagstaffe store
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Five storey building would affect Umina's character
Fake democracy, fake merger - we deserve better
Size of council gives greatest cause of concern
What are candidates' policies?
Costs would be greater with fast ferry
In sighting plebs
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New CEO found for Blue Wave Living
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Artwork 'hung' in Sydney street
Choir presents annual performance
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Childcare centre celebrates early education
Students perform at Opera House
Year 6 students visit Canberra
Comedy Club students compete in Eisteddfod
Birthday celebrated in Education Week
Kindergarten visits college farm
Kindergarten visits art gallery
Open day has happened already
New association committee
Rumbalara team visits Woy Woy
Wins in touch football
Consultancy selected for pilot program
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Woy Woy takes out first bowls flag in 85 years
Surf club celebrates Jemma's acheivements
Ryan recognised for his commitment
Under-6s topple Terrigal in soccer grand final
Bridge club holds President's Pairs
Mini grand slam for Circle Golf Club
Fishing club holds annual meeting
Registration days at Killcare surf club
Woy Woy takes part in Physie Spectacular
Success at pool rescue in Adelaide
Convincing bowls win
Turo Park has soccer net
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Surf club reflects on formation of Nippers

Disabled surfers critical of Council inclusion plan

The Disabled Surfers' Association of Australia has delivered a critical assessment of the disability inclusion plan adopted by Central Coast Council.

National president Mr Gary Blaschke said that upgrades needed at Ocean Beach and at the Woy Woy tidal baths were completely disregarded.

He said the association proposed a dedicated disability precinct at Umina which would have provided those with disability with a holiday and recreational location with a "safe, flat beach profile, parking facilities and patrolled beaches".

Mr Blaschke said the Umina precinct would have also delivered flat access to the nearby shopping centre, reasonably accessible parklands and close proximity to facilities such as Riding for the Disabled.

He said Ocean Beach was one of the top contenders for an inclusive and accessible precinct based on existing infrastructure and the parking and council services provided.

Before it could be developed as a disability precinct, according to Mr Blaschke, the beach would need improved shelters, toilets, parking, pathways, signage and training for Council lifeguards on disability requirements.

He said he did not believe the current Disability Inclusion Plan would go any way to addressing issues such as limited access to playgrounds for children with disabilities, a shortage of appropriate accessible toilets, car parking and an "extreme shortage" of appropriate adult changing facilities.

Mr Blaschke said that it was not the community that objected to providing facilities for people with a disability, but the council.

"The Council itself stifles forward thinking, fails to encourage community involvement in progressive projects and places barriers before advocacy groups if their opinion differs from Council's."

He said Central Coast Council had shown "disregard for a specific disability inclusion budget for any proposals outside the annual operational plan".

Mr Blaschke said he had been attempting to provide assistance to Central Coast Council and the former Gosford Council to improve its inclusion for many years.

The Disabled Surfers Association will be holding its next Smiles on Dials days at Umina Beach on Saturday, November 4 and then in the new year, on Saturday, February 3.





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