Cancelled school trip meant survey at Hardys Bay

Clean4Shore surveyed Brisbane Water towards Hardys Bay, after a school cancelled its outing due to threatening skies on Friday, October 18.

"The first issue was an abandoned damaged tinny near the Pearl farmers depot," said Clean4Shore co-ordinator Mr Graham Johnston.

"This was loaded on board.

"Rileys Bay, on the northern end of Hardy's Bay, had bulk oyster baskets on the foreshores and mangroves.

"These were consistent through the mangroves to Hardy's Bay.

"An old bean bag, timber pallets, poly pipe and an old lounge plus two bags of small litter was dragged from the mangroves onto the barge.

"Locals joined the clean up, delivering more oyster baskets, highlighting a fibreglass dingy sunken for two years.

"This was loaded on board.

"The Dog Track on the southern end of Hardy's Bay again had more oyster baskets, pallet, but more small litter including food wrappings and soft plastics.

"Returning to Gosford Sailing Club, officials confirmed two more vessels, one a fibreglass dingy and the second a damaged tinny.

"Both were loaded on board."

A total of 680kg was offloaded at Woy Woy Tip: the tinnies in the metal bin, the rest buried.

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Social media, 18 Oct 2024

Clean4shore

Bowling club in 'strong position' for major renovation

Ettalong Bowling Club is in a strong financial position to start major renovation work after June next year, according to club president Mr Gary Thomson.

Mr Thomson said the club had reported a "very healthy profit" of $1.6 million at its annual meeting on October 20, after a "record profit of $1.9 million" the previous year.

The renovation would enable the food and beverage offerings to be upgraded, he said.

It would also include construction of a covered synthetic green and car parking upgrade to prevent future flooding.

The club was awaiting development approval from Central Coast Council.

"Three dimensional plans of future development will be displayed within the club for all to view when approved by Council," he said.

Mr Thomson said that despite the increased costs of living the club remained in a "very strong financial position".

"Considering increases during the year in wages, superannuation, electricity gas and water, insurances and cost of goods, the club posted a very healthy profit."

He attributed the success to the club's board of directors, club management and staff for their efforts in contributing to the Club's success."

"We have never been in a stronger financial position as we are now, due to our management team's planning, future vision and loyalty of our members."

Mr Thomson said the club's auditor had stated that, unlike many other clubs, Ettalong Bowling Club had prospered in difficult times and had a sustainable future.

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Media release, 25 Oct 2024

Kerry Watkins, Ettalong Bowling Club