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Collapse Issue 483 - 25 Nov 2019Issue 483 - 25 Nov 2019
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Bays group opposes demolition of historic boatshed
New phase in building aged care extension
Students remove 320kgs of rubbish from mangroves
Rotary club raises $10,000 through charity ball
BP service station could become 7-Eleven store
Peninsula receives two out of 36 grants
Pelican researcher conviction overturned
Work to extend water dead-ends into the main network
Ward councillors oppose 'town hall style' meeting
Proposal for swim school to become jetski repair site
CWA branch launches Christmas drive
Council considers cat curfew
Community to join councillors on water committee
Move to jump to level two water restrictions defeated
Council financial statements delayed by audit office
New arrival celebrates 100 years
Carols to be sung in Woy Woy
Free energy bill support session
Volunteer wanted for Australia Day festivities
Graffiti cleaned from school and park
Mary Mac's issues Christmas wishlist
Rotary club to sell Christmas trees
A night to make gingerbread houses
Rotary club visits college farm
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Token roundabout project is not needed
The last thing we need is another roundabout
Three-storey block of flats will cause traffic congestion
New toilet needed at Umina
Too little too late
What is planned for ground stability and rockfalls?
Prepare for an uncertain future
Unfair to allow chain jewellery store next to local jeweller
Chambers Place is shocking
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Peninsula Cancer Council night raises $35,000
Lions Park used for new running events
Workshop to support healthy relationships
Hospital supports Movember fundraiser
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Free movie in the park
Art and craft fair planned for Pearl Beach
Artistic works on display
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Principal thanks vigilant residents
Consultation started on use of outdoor space
Students learn about Chinese dragon dance
Creating relief hampers for drought and bushfire
Mini fete raises $5000
Performing arts concert at Umina
Woy Woy contemplates school uniform changes
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Four juniors selected for inter-branch team
Jemma takes out Paddler of the Year award
Selected for Orcas super surf team
Sam Goodman keeps his undefeated boxing record
Kai is named Youth Lifesaver of the Year
Ettalong bowler returns from US Men's Open
Southern Spirit teams defeated
Smiles on Dials day opens season
Frigid Digits hold presentation day
Charity bowlers raise $615
Women's golf club holds charity day
Bowlers support Mary Mac's Christmas party

Move to jump to level two water restrictions defeated

A motion to move the region directly to Level Two water restrictions once the level at Mangrove Creek Dam dropped to 50 per cent was defeated at the Central Coast Council meeting on November 11,

Cr Greg Best called for the move: "The simple metrics of the situation are that if we do not act now on conserving our dwindling water supply, the Central Coast, like many other towns and cities, will be out of water in four years.

"To go directly to Level Two restrictions will have a minimal effect on day to day life while saving 10 per cent of our consumption.

Cr Chris Holstein said a recent briefing by council staff on the water situation attended by only 10 of the 15 councillors, gave a "great" overview.

"It took us 12 years to get down to 10 or 13 per cent last time from where we are now," he said.

"We shouldn't scare residents, but congratulate them on how they are saving water."

Mayor Cr Lisa Matthews said: "We have already been briefed by staff on the situation and we have already made the decision to introduce Level One restrictions when the dam drops to 50 per cent, previously that level had been set at 40 per cent.

"The majority of councillors believe that it is not necessary to move straight to Level Two restrictions."

Councillors also decided that the subject of trigger levels should be referred to the Water Advisory Committee for further consideration.





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