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High density planning controls start today
Washed out!
Three groups join for Ettalong foreshore tree proposal
Soccer president wins community service award
Two derelict boats removed from Patonga
Club suffers suspected data breach
Marine Rescue unit is second busiest
Fire brigade asked to help ambulance service*
Groups campaigns for permanent removal of shark nets
Anderson Park playground to be moved to Spencer
Regulator unsure of spearpoint compliance
Chamber calls for crossing collaboration
Rotary members attend assembly at Penrith*
Meet new friends at Rotary morning coffee*
Joint presidency and directorships for Rotary board*
Brigade asks people to consider donating to flood relief*
CWA branch presents $1900 to court service
Memories of the airstrip
Opportunity to find out more about CWA branch*
CWA opens Wednesday morning 'shop'
Brigade holds First Aid and resuscitation refresher*
Surf club attends two Anzac ceremonies
Gentle Storytime offered at Woy Woy library*
Historian retraces route of first car to reach Woy Woy
Father Timothy formally installed
Justice of the Peace service at information centre*
Fire at laundromat*
Mary Mac's hamper room topped up
Biggest Morning Tea event includes entertainment
Community garden promotes 'seed library'
Seniors' centre on the lookout for skilled individuals*
Dr Swain leads his final Anzac service
Produce swap to be held at community garden*
Fire brigade holds session for trainees*
Wheelchair basketball among the holiday activities*
Youth Yarn Up to be held at Mingaletta*
The highest May rainfall in 20 years already
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Two derelict boats removed from Patonga

Patonga residents helped the Clean4Shore crew remove two derelict vessels wedged in the mangroves opposite the boat ramp in Patonga Creek on Saturday, May 3, according to Clean4Shore co-ordinator Mr Graham "Jono" Johnston.

A four-wheel-drive was used to tow an old fishing boat across the creek.

After many unsuccessful attempts to dig the boat out, breaking an old rope and bogging the truck, when some quality rope was used, the old boat slid across the water to be loaded onto the car trailer, he said.

The vessel weighed 500 kilograms.

The prospect of moving a derelict orange vessel drew a large crowd as the boat was winched clear of the rocks, then successfully towed to the tidal island in the middle of the creek.

There it became stuck, full of water due to a large hole in the hull.

Mr Johnston said several tow ropes were broken in the attempt to move it.

The "table of knowledge" offered many suggestions, he said.

However the vessel was stuck.

Eventually, with the assistance of Coastwide Towing, the vessel was winched across the sand bar, and onto the car trailer.

Mr Johnstone said there was plenty of further consultation between Clean4shore and the locals about a larger timber vessel further up the creek and a steel pontoon on the main beach.





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