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Collapse Issue 450 - 30 Jul 2018Issue 450 - 30 Jul 2018
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Where have all the flowers gone?
The Whitfields celebrate 60 years of marriage
Ettalong channel dredging starts - or does it?
Tesch calls for outreach resources for homelessness
Food drive sees Mary Mac's stocked well into spring
Koolewong reserve carpark closed
Residents meet with council over Umina oval security
CCTV installed free of charge
Council calls failed wharf applications 'excellent'
Wharf upgrade rejected
Pathway and amenities applications rejected
Association objects to 150m long metal fence
Two-storey units may replace end-of-life fibro house
Proposal to replace single dwelling with three units
Wales to consult client before meeting residents
Peninsula flooding to be studied
Tidal baths inspection may lead to remedial work
Committee will focus on waters around the Peninsula
Car park to built near Dark Corner boat ramp
Emergency dredging has taken too long - Tesch
Ferry services may start in four weeks, says association
Plan shows dredging as government responsibility
Council acts on dune erosion
Tesch seeks submissions on disability scheme
Ettalong home park has bake-off
Fire brigade benefits from bar sale
Fire near Blackwall Mountain
Renovations for retirement village
Presbyterian church receives heritage grant
Probus club receives grant
Mentoring program for young men starts in Woy Woy
Rotary clubs join to raise money for drought areas
Latest exchange student is from Denmark
Commendation for Bouddi architect
Belinda Neal fights party expulsion
Free English classes at church
Man charged over Killcare break-ins
Lions donate trauma teddies
Spike Milligan exhibition opens at library
Woytopia to be held again in October
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Negative response, yet the trend continues
Pleas ignored by indolent council
Discovering the truth about disabled parking
Kerb and gutter in my lifetime?
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
Prostate cancer day raises $7500
Teddy bears help soothe children's fears, says hospital
Collapse  ARTS ARTS
Author talks about beach safety children's book
Wagstaffe art show to be held in September
Children hold market at Killcare
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Two students given early entry to university
Buddy Benches unveiled
Fun Friends program at Umina
Students learn about micro-organisms
Cross country placings
Umina school plans open day
Photograph donated to Umina campus
Knocked out of netball comp
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Five selected for pool rescue team
Woy Woy topples Gosford in rugby union
Soccer club holds fundraiser
Successful weekend at pool rescue championships
Junior clubs travel to Cardiff
Local clubs in winners' circle
Bowler receives long-service award
Charity bowlers raise $995

Ferry services may start in four weeks, says association

The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association vice-president Mr Mike Allsop believes ferry services could start in about four weeks, if dredging proceeds to schedule.

"The dredging will apparently involve an initial dredge cut that is aimed at reinstating the channel suitable for ferry operations," he said.

"This is expected to take three to four weeks, weather permitting, which means ferry services could potentially re-commence in mid-August," Mr Allsop said.

"Once the initial cut has been completed, we understand that the dredge will continue to widen the channel with the goal of increasing channel longevity.

"This will be welcome news in an attempt to avoid the chaos that the current situation has caused.

"We have not yet heard of Council's plans for working with the State Government to ensure continuous access to the channel in future, but believe that their plans will be integrated with the overall strategy for reinstatement and management of the beach front at Umina and Ocean Beach.

"Hydrodynamic modelling of this area is already being undertaken.

"Integrating the channel works would make sense as it would then cover the currents and sediment movements in the entirety of the entrance to Brisbane Water."





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