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Collapse Issue 470 - 27 May 2019Issue 470 - 27 May 2019
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Ward councillors vote for Farnell Rd approval
Nursing home receives visit from alpaca
Application for five-storey 83-room hotel in Ettalong
Two-storey 'boutique' boarding house proposed
Sand artistry at Kiddies' Corner
Better shopping centre access to George St
Hotel proposal draws comment before exhibition period
Democracy has failed, says residents' group founder
Council staff at odds over street tree planting
Chamber receives $30,000 to promote local business
Council staff recommend rate rise
Matting installed to provide wheelchair beach access
Volunteers wanted to water street trees
Wicks returned for third term
An honour to be returned, says Wicks
Tesch urges support for on-demand bus service
Donation to Men's Shed
CWA branch president speaks on radio
CWA celebrates Mothers' Day with scones
CWA branch shows second fastest growth in NSW
Scouts donate to community garden
Hospital supports employee cycling for cancer cure
Lions club holds tea cosy expo
Parenting program at community centre
Strom Talk for World Environment Day
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It takes a village ...
Sandplain lends itself to different drainage solution
Universities drive up house and rent prices
Stop outrageous boarding house development
Nasty mood at pre-poll booth
Metres of plastic propaganda is unacceptable
Demerit points are gained, not lost
Declare property portfolios and conflicts of interest
Climate action does not have much council commitment
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Morning tea attracts 250 people
Aged care facility receives accreditation
New barbecue and dining area opened
Women urged to take advantage of BreastScreen van
Chinese dance treat
Exemplary staff receive awards
New nurse educator starts
Volunteering for 76 years
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Jordan Richardson named as Archibald finalist
Artisan show planned for Wagstaffe hall
Literary lunch attracts 120
Bush poet speaks at Rotary club
Author talk at Woy Woy library
Collapse  EDUCATION EDUCATION
'Inconsiderate' parents endanger school children
Drama students perform Harry Potter
Request to not visit skate park before school
Ag students attend Beef Week at Wingham
Third in Woy Woy Cup competition
Rugby 7s gala
Nathan wins $50 for remembering pi
Campus contributes to Adopt a Farmer
Woy Woy South to get new roofing
Sensory garden benefits from planting
Peninsula students dominate touch football selection
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Lions women retain top spot on soccer ladder
Ettalong venue for Senior Sides championships
Anja returns from Spain with silver medal
Fight night raises funds for PCYC programs
Umina in 11th place
Jemma Smith part of medal-winning contingent
Woy Woy's best performance despite defeat
Woy Woy does well in pennant competition
Margaret Smith narrowly defeated in grand final
Former Bunnies player signs with Melbourne Storm
Umina bowling club champion
Donations to children in Zambia
Umina United to celebrate 40th birthday
Young life savers attend Collaroy workshop

Matting installed to provide wheelchair beach access

Wheelchair access to Umina Beach is set to improve with the installation of special matting, according to surf club president Mr Stephen Schahill.

Two paths will be formed with the mats, one giving access to the Umina Beach lookout directly in front of Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club and the other along the southern beach access track located on the right side of the club.

Mr Schahill said the mats were a big win for Umina and would allow more people than ever before to enjoy the beach.

"This is the first project of its kind for a beach in this area and is something our club has wanted to do for a long time but never been able to finance," Mr Schahill said.

The project has been made possible through funding from Central Coast Council and Ability Links NSW.

Mr Schahill said the matting would further complement the surf club's existing beach wheelchair facilities.

He said the club had been going from strength to strength.

"This year we reached the 1000 member milestone for the first time, have had fantastic results at local, state and international carnivals and have had plans approved for an extension of our clubhouse to take place later this year.

"This access matting will make our beach better for everyone and it was really pleasing to see when different groups work cooperatively what great outcomes can be achieved for the community," Mr Schahill said.

The matting installation is being carried out by Council and commenced on May 17.

Mr Schaill said the works were expected to be completed by mid-June, weather permitting.





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