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Collapse Issue 456 - 22 Oct 2018Issue 456 - 22 Oct 2018
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Building density increase proposed for Woy Woy
Bungaree to be commemorated at Pearl Beach
Dredging delays ferry service for another month
Group to fight over-development of Peninsula
Clean4Shore wins people's choice award
Waterways committee formed at community meeting
Council to prepare long-term dredging plan
Hotel in running for award
Beaches graded as 'good'
Community group urges residents to become involved
Oyster Festival is all set to proceed
Woytopia may be rescheduled before Christmas
Housing strategy comment period extended 90 days
New hall proposed at retirement village
Council considers non-complying proposal
Work may proceed on townhouses
Construction certificate granted for four units
Council allows restaurant seating to double
Changes approved for proposed childcare centre
State policy changes before council adopts it
Locks installed on CWA flagpoles
Climate change policy not due before February
Restaurant wins fourth chef's hat
Rotary club helps with Moonlight Cinema
Seniors citizens' centre to host a bazaar
English conversation resumes
New jetski for life saving club
Market day continued success
Volunteer thanked by Tesch
Rotary afternoon tea raises $800
Free parenting sessions at community centre
Uniting church plans fashion parade and arts day
Collapse  FORUM FORUM
A home must deliver low-cost living
'Showcase' ignores council and community concerns
State Government has a responsibility for channel
Common sense and beer budget should prevail
Council should decide planning implications
Mother Nature does not act alone
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Sedentary health issues on the rise, says chiropractor
Collapse  ARTS ARTS
Philharmonia farewells musical director at Woy Woy
Pottery resumes with repair of kiln
Jeannie Lewis to perform at folk club
Foundation holds awards day
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Alice in Wonderland musical was a sell-out success
Parents asked to provide information now
Cultural continuum excursion
Students discuss cyber-bullying
Early childhood consultant offers workshop
Parents asked to make way for grandparents
Headstart starts on Thursday
Preschool rating was 'excellent'
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Swans join new AFL league
Nominated for best comeback of the year
Life savers return from international competition
Pelicans win medals at masters championships
Volunteer training for disabled surfing
Tennis court and bowling green named at Pearl Beach
Presentation day
Jemma Smith nominated for national award
Association readies for the touch football season

Beaches graded as 'good'

Ocean and Umina Beaches have both been graded as "good" and suitable for swimming most of the time in the latest State of the Beaches Report published by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage on October 14.

The report indicated that both beaches each were generally susceptible to pollution, particularly after rain events.

Ocean Beach has been monitored since 2011 and Umina Beach since 2004.

Both beaches recorded a stable status in the 2017-18 Report.

Pearl Beach rockpool received grading of good and was found to be suitable for swimming most of the time.

The rockpool was most susceptible to pollution after rain.

Pearl Beach Rockpool has been monitored since 2004 and recorded a stable status.

Killcare Beach recorded a grading of "very good" and was found to suitable for swimming almost all of time.

Killcare was found to have increased levels of micro-bacteria and other contaminates after rainfall events, but overall water quality was high.

The report also indicated Killcare status was actually improving monitoring began in 2006.

Tidal baths at Woy Woy and Pretty Beach were graded as poor.

According to the report, a grading of poor indicates microbial water quality is susceptible to faecal pollution, particularly after rainfall and occasionally during dry weather conditions, with several potential sources of faecal contamination including stormwater.

The report noted that the baths were estuarine sites, which are usually far more susceptible to contamination from rainfall events and other pollutants due to the sites low levels of natural flushing and dilution.

The baths have been monitored since 2004 and recorded a stable status.

The report states swimming at estuarine sites is not recommended during and for up to three days following rainfall or if there are any signs of stormwater such as discoloured water or floating debris.

The report surveys 32 swimming sites across the Central Coast, with 53 per cent of swimming sites graded as Good or Very Good.

"While this is a decline in overall performance from the previous year, it largely reflects recent changes in the monitoring program to include only patrolled beaches and designated swimming sites, rather than a decline in water quality.

"Central Coast Council has a large proportion of lake/lagoon and estuarine swimming locations in its program which have been most susceptible to impacts from wet weather conditions," the report states.





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