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Collapse Issue 456 - 22 Oct 2018Issue 456 - 22 Oct 2018
Collapse  NEWS NEWS
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
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
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
Collapse  EDUCATION EDUCATION
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'
Collapse  SPORT SPORT
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

Mother Nature does not act alone

In February 2000, I made a submission on the proposed boat harbour marina-tourist development and ferry service, Gosford DA 6609/99.

The environmental impact statement reported that 100,000 cubic metres of sand was annually transported around the entrance to Brisbane Water, and 40,000 cubic metres was to be removed to allow safe navigation of the ferry.

The Peninsula News (edition 455) reported that 80,000 cubic metres of sea bed will be mined and relocated to provide safe vessel navigation.

Volume of excavation has increased by an additional 40,000 cubic metres since 2000.

A long-term maintenance plan must include the possibility that the volume of excavated sand will increase over time, with associated management costs.

Needless to say, negotiations between the stakeholders will become problematic, as pressure to develop unfolds.

The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce's update on the Ettalong beach channel dredging, commented on Mother Nature.

Mother Nature does not act alone.

She is influenced daily by the actions at stock markets reducing her ability to heal.





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