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Collapse Issue 449 - 16 Jul 2018Issue 449 - 16 Jul 2018
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Bishop suggests church closures
Submissions total 114 against Farnell Rd proposal
Council issues asbestos disposal warning
Cameras don't work in the dark, kiosk owner claims
Sand bar has been surveyed, association told
Student wanted to fill secretarial role
Group asks for on-demand bus service
Clean-up project nominated for award
Group to plant urban shade trees
Fathers join playgroup committee
Weekly community runs planned in Woy Woy
Labor to spend on commuter parking
Committee to negotiate Crown land management
Council officially welcomes new chief
Council to pay for footpaths, kerb and guttering
Cards function for Life without Barriers
Guides host dinner for Rotary club
Run raises $90,000
Donation partners wanted
No local water workshop
Rescue helicopter spots missing man
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'Pay it forward' spirit in Umina
Reminder about handbag safety
Community loses confidence in Council planning
Amended application submitted for five-storey building
Development approval will be used as a precedent
Central Coast Council confused about flooding?
Parish must make submission in absence of vicar
Create walking path from Gosford waterfront to Umina
Compliance an issue for climate change policy
Where is our little lost dredge?
Can Gary Murphy bring councillors into line?
Climate change in the land of opportunity
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Library opens Spike Milligan exhibition
Bouddi Society hosts art show
Little Theatre opens season of Sherlock Holmes mystery
Spanish concert packs Pearl Beach hall
Logie award for children's series
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Students and teachers walk Kokoda Trail
Year 12 students visit geological sites
Choir performed at Walk
Mingaletta visit for Naidoc celebrations
Parents asked to use school crossing
Troupe performs at dance festival
Debating teams win through to final
Golf club donates $4000 to the Croft
University students visit kitchen garden
Kindergarten students celebrate 100 days
Fourth round of netball
School opens grounds over school holidays
Preschool playground nears completion
Public speaking
Umina wins through to State finals
Under-10 boys compete
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Teammates contest singles final
Outrigger club members depart for Tahiti
Bridge club holds Super Congress
Darts players in championships
Fishing club holds presentation night
Bowling club holds Men of League day
Pool rescue championships held at Woy Woy

Council issues asbestos disposal warning

Central Coast Council has issued warnings after asbestos was found in green waste after a bin collection around Umina and Ettalong.

The contaminated green waste bin was collected by Council's waste contractor, Cleanaway.

The asbestos contaminated the materials in the truck, as well as exposing staff to asbestos compromising their health and safety, according to Council acting senior manager Mr Andrew Pearce.

"It is illegal to dispose of asbestos waste in domestic kerbside bins," said mayor Cr Jane Smith.

"Fines issued by the Environmental Protection Authority of up to $15,000 apply if you do the wrong thing with asbestos waste.

"Let's make sure we keep hazardous waste out of our bins," Cr Smith said.

Mr Pearce, reminded residents to follow the proper protocol when disposing of asbestos.

"Asbestos can be disposed of at Council's Woy Woy Waste Management Facilities by residents for a cost providing strict guidelines are followed and it is less than 10 metres square.

"This includes notification being provided 24 hours in advance and asbestos must be wrapped in manageable bundles with two layers of plastic with a thickness of at least 0.2mm (builder's plastic) and sealed using adhesive packaging tape," he said.

Transportation of more than 10 square metres per 100kg of asbestos waste (friable and/or bonded) is required by law to be tracked via the WasteLocate app and can only be undertaken by a licenced asbestos removalist, unless in an emergency situation.

Council director Mr Scott Cox said that asbestos may be present in one out of every three Australian homes.

"Asbestos is very common in homes built or renovated before 1987, found behind walls, ceiling, around hot water pipes, fences and more," Mr Cox said.

"If you do not know how to identify or correctly and safely manage the disposal of asbestos it is best to leave renovations to the experts," he said.

"If you have concerns about removing or storing asbestos, or believe asbestos is posing a risk to the community, contact Council so the matter can be investigated by one of our Environmental Health Officers."

If well maintained and left undisturbed asbestos is unlikely to pose a health risk, he said.

Renovators could visit asbestosawareness.com.au for user-friendly information including the Asbestos in Your Home - The Ultimate Renovators Guide video and the 20 Point Safety Check.

Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/asbestos for more information on how to safely dispose of asbestos.





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