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Collapse Issue 458 - 19 Nov 2018Issue 458 - 19 Nov 2018
Collapse  NEWS NEWS
Ferry service should be back to normal this week
Group calls for resident feedback on tree policy
Ettalong intersection to get $7 million roundabout
Former Gosford Council solicitor dies
Bi-plane fly-past featured in Ettalong commemoration
New Umina skate park and BMX track could cost $3.5M
Woy Woy to be a parking 'key focus area'
Parking issues exist outside Woy Woy, says Holstein
Council fails to improve abandoned vehicle response
Online survey for climate change policy
One lane of Ross St to close for Kathleen St upgrade
Council to develop disability tourism precinct
More dredging required at Lobster Beach
Minister questions formal dredging agreement
Minister suggests ferry could run in high tides
Arboretum wins Tidy Towns Award
Umina CWA seeks new members
Lions to sell cakes at Christmas lights display
Salvation Army plans Christmas Cheer operation
More than $138,000 distributed in sponsorship and grants
CWA receives $14,000 for drought relief
Flag stolen for second time
Woy Woy CWA takes out awards
Donation drive for Backpacks for the Homeless
New festival venue 'a success', says Chamber
Hotel opens after renovation
Deck chairs at Umina park
Brides vote for Woy Woy club
Whole foods grocery officially opens
Hold My Hand campaign during the holidays
Hearing on water and sewerage pricing
Interest sought for tourism committee
Collapse  FORUM FORUM
We need planning regulations we can rely on
If non-compliance is not a basis for rejection, what is?
Are dead pigeons an advanced warning?
Mangrove Mountain landfill affects our drinking water
Proposed mine will affect our water too
A fitting Remembrance Day service at Ettalong
Moving ceremony at Ocean Beach
Thanks for Remembrance Day support
Thanks for the ceremony
Pet killed by unaccompanied dogs
Is a roundabout worth more than 14 homes?
A tunnel to the Northern Beaches?
A tow truck for the ferry?
Buy pothole-mending truck
Forest logging debate at South Woy Woy in 1981
Refugee policy is obsolete, inhumane and a disgrace
Collapse  HEALTH HEALTH
Aged care nurse wins national award
Woy Woy doctor named Registrar of the Year
Lions provide special chair for Ettalong boy
New practice opens in Woy Woy
Collapse  ARTS ARTS
New art gallery at Koolewong
Annual exhibition sale held at community centre
Fiddle player to appear at folk club
Donation for Children's Portrait Prize
Musical director gives final performance
Surf club to hold annual art fundraiser
Collapse  EDUCATION EDUCATION
Politicians hear of need for footpath
Parents reminded staff carparks are off bounds
Qualified for national carnival
Remembrance Day ceremony held
Special commemorative assembly
Students return from Canberra immersion excursion
School holds Cook for my Parents evening
Parents' group starts social media page
Kindergarten students visit college farm
Grandparents Day planned
Health and wellness celebrated
Busy weeks at Pretty Beach
Talent quest auditions start
Kindergarten transition program finishes
Former student acknowledges sporting achievements
Collapse  SPORT SPORT
Umina boxers compete in world championships
Busy season expected by Woy Woy Wombats
Ocean Beach performs strongly in Nippers Carnival
Surf club members gain medallions in time for season
Association to hold Smiles on Dials day
Young Eagles players in Mariners' half time game
Peninsula lifesavers to join interbranch team
Ladies' Luncheon planned for Christmas

Minister suggests ferry could run in high tides

NSW Minister for Industry and Lands, Mr Paul Toole, has suggested that the Palm Beach ferry could have been running services in mid- to high-tides.

However, he said in a letter tabled in State Parliament on November 8 that the decision was "one for Fantasea Cruising".

"Fantasea Cruising has conducted two trials runs and is of the view that the current depth of water near the Lobster Beach section of the channel is not suitable for it to operate services during some low tide conditions," the letter said.

Mr Toole said about 15,000 cubic metres of sand had been removed from the navigational channel.

"A further 10,000 cubic metres of sand will be removed to widen the entrance opening in an effort to slow the movement of sand back into the navigational channel," the letter said.

The Department, in consultation with NSW Roads and Maritime Services and key stakeholders, "is in the process of analysing the results of a recent bed level survey and scoping additional works required in the channel near Lobster Beach," the letter said.

"The entire Ettalong Channel is extremely dynamic and any additional work will need to consider how quickly sand could move back into the channel, whether near Lobster Beach or near the entrance.

"The NSW Government will continue working with Central Coast Council and local stakeholders to develop the dredging strategy.

"Roads and Maritime Services will continue the ongoing monitoring, to assess the condition of Ettalong channel and manage the navigation aids, to assist boaters and commercial vessel operators to effectively and safely navigate the channel," he said.





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