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Scotland Island
Traffic Management Plan
We’re
writing to let you know the Scotland Island Traffic Management Plan was
endorsed by the Traffic Committee on Tuesday 2 July 2019.
Staff will now work towards a staged implementation of the Plan in
consultation with RMS and NSW Police – Marine Area Command.
The funding implementation timeline will be adjusted following the
recent Roads Maritime Services / Transport for NSW restructure.
We will provide updates on our project page once details are confirmed.
Thank you to those who provided comment through the engagement process
and attended the recent information session in June. The
presentation and meeting notes are available on our project page.
Transport Network Team
Water & Wastewater Options
Identified
Two water and two wastewater options have
been selected and are now being investigated further for feasibility.
June 2019 Working group discusses the options assessment
The community working group for the Scotland Island water and
wastewater commercial feasibility study met on Saturday 25 May 2019 to
discuss progress with the options assessment for the study. The meeting
was attended by Northern Beaches Council and Pressure System Solutions,
who are carrying out the study.
A high level review of environmental factors is complete and has helped
inform preparation of a longlist of options for both water and
wastewater systems on the island. These options were put through an
assessment process, which resulted in a shortlist of two water and two
wastewater options. The community working group agreed that these
options should be taken forward to the commercial feasibility study.
An update is provided in the documents list on the page
that runs through the assessment process and the shortlisted options. A
meeting record is also available on the documents page or HERE
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AUSGRID
NOTICE
Pole replacement CC10177 at
79 THOMPSON ST SCOTLAND ISLAND
Tuesday 20 August 2019
The new pole is scheduled to be installed on Tuesday 20 August 2019.
There has been some relaxation of the live work ban and no interruption
is required to erect the new pole.
UNSEASONED WOOD IS NO GOOD
There's
nothing quite like a good wood fire, but the West Pittwater RFS is
warning householders not to burn unseasoned wood or slowly burn wood
overnight.
Unseasoned firewood, (also called greenwood ) hasn’t had time to dry
properly. This unseasoned wood uses its energy to remove the remaining
moisture from the wood, rather than warming your home.
The danger of burning
unseasoned woods or allowing fireplaces to burn slowly overnight.
Burning wood and fossil fuels at low temperature causes incomplete
combustion of the oils in the wood, which are off-gassed as volatiles
in the smoke.
As the smoke rises through the chimney it cools, causing water, carbon,
and volatiles to condense on the interior surfaces of the chimney flue.
The black oily residue that builds up is referred to as creosote. Over
the course of a season creosote deposits can become several inches
thick. This creates a compounding problem, because the creosote
deposits reduce the draft (airflow through the chimney) which increases
the probability that the wood fire is not getting enough air to burn at
high temperature.
Since creosote is highly combustible, a thick accumulation creates a
fire hazard. If a hot fire is built in the stove or fireplace, and the
air control left wide open, this may allow hot oxygen into the chimney
where it comes in contact with the creosote which then ignites—causing
a chimney fire.
Chimney fires often spread to the main building because the
chimney gets so hot that it ignites any combustible material in direct
contact with it, such as wood. The fire can also spread to the main
building from sparks emitting from the chimney and landing on
combustible roof surfaces.
TIPS
- Do not burn builders or garden refuse
- Burn only dry and well seasoned wood (at least a year
after cutting)
- Keep the wood heater air vents open for at least 20
minutes after lighting the fire
- When you've lit your fire, check your flue around 20
minutes after lighting the fire. Go outside and have a look, if it's
smoking you know that you're not burning your fire properly
- One of the worse things you can do is to dampen down
your fire overnight. Keep the fire live and bright and let it go out at
night. Don't turn it down to smoke away all night
- To reduce the build-up of soot and creosote, burn the
fire fast for 1-2 hours every day the fire is lit
- Small logs burn brightly and do not crowd the heater
as larger logs can do. Smaller logs will make a fire easier to light,
and help in establishing a vigorous fire quickly after refuelling
- Wood is ready to burn when air-dried for at least 8
months to a moisture content less than 20%. Two pieces of dry, seasoned
wood banged together will make a loud hollow crack, whereas unseasoned
wood makes more of a thud. Alternatively, buy a moisture meter from
most hardware stores, Stihl outlets or online. They are simple and easy
to use
- Clean your flue yearly
Chimney sweeps who
service the Bays include:
Geoff Nimmo - Lovett
Bay
geoff.nimmo33@gmail.com
0429 984 524
Brads Fireplace
Services - Naraweena
0403 735 078
West Pittwater Rural Fire
Brigade 
Andrew Cutler
Captain
0423 244 444
The Co-Op
Club Presents
August 2019
Bookings
Church Point Cafe -
Artists play between 3:30 - 6:30pm
Sun
August 4: Pat Powel
Croonin'
with the best Soul Blues R&B
Aria
winner PAT POWELL is renowned as one of Australia’s most accomplished
vocal talents. He glides between Jazz, Funk, Reggae, Soul and Blues
just like the musical kings and untouchables of old! With a tone
not unlike that of Nat King Cole, a wonderful charm and his incredible
band, you will wile away your Sunday afternoon with your foot tapping
and your soul swinging. What a great way to see out the
weekend! Tables will fill quickly so make sure you book yours!!
Pat’s career spans over four decades and covers the globe. He has
worked with Margaret Urlich, Jenny Morris, Paul Mac, James Freud &
Michael Hutchence’s Max Q, and has supported the likes of James Brown,
Queen, The Eurythmics, Boy George, Crowded House, Split Enz, George
Benson to name a few!!
Sun
11th August: ARIA Finalist Lou Bradley
Bluegrass, Folk Country
Multi
Award winning Lou Bradley is an immensely talented Australian
artist. Her accolades include being an ARIA finalist who can also
brag quite a number of Golden Guitar nominations. She has toured
extensively with some of Australia's leading artists, wowing the crowds
at many festivals large and small with her incredibly unique
song-writing style. Lou Bradley sits somewhere within the realms
of Bluegrass, folk, Country and Old Timey. A prolific writer with
engaging lyrics and soaring melodies that involve harmonies that sound
like they come straight from the hills - which they do!
Sunday
18th August: Kate Lush Band
Funky Soulful Blues & New Orleans Grooves!
Featuring
songs from the new 'Headline' Album as well as a whole bunch of great
new songs - Come and join us for some foot stomping get up & dance
songs, Soul anthems, New Orleans 2nd line grooves, Blues Rock, R&B
and of course a few bitter sweet ballads. Think Susan Tedeschi &
Sheryl Crow meets St Paul & The Broken Bones getting mixed up some
serious Blues & Funky soul!
Sun
August 25th: Narelle Lewis Band
The
Co-Op’s sell out brand spanking new house band The NLB are back!
Fronted by Narelle Lewis (former songstress with The Sly Dogz) this
band puts Narelle in the spotlight with her soulful R&B gospel
blues voice covering some of her favourite artist, from Bill Withers to
Beth Hart. Narelle is backed by Jason Crouch on guitar and vocals,
Jason Smith on bass guitar, Aiden Danser on the Nord/keys, and Chuck
Bradley in the engine room. No doubt tables will fill quickly, so
grab yours & join us for a fabulous afternoon of great music!
The Waterfront Café’s Co-Op Club presents the finest live music North
side of the bridge from 3.30pm every Sunday. Come and immerse yourself
in some wonderful music by the waters edge with great friends, your
favourite beverage, some wonderful music and a huge range of delicious
menu specials.
1860 Pittwater Rd Church Point – bookings 99796633 www.facebook.com/thecoopclubchurchpointwww.waterfrontstore.com.au
Apple Tree Therapy Workshops
Generator for Sale
Brand New - 8,400W Single Phase
Diesel Generator -GXS14000D
$1500.00 (pick up)
Call Shane 0413 514 825
Lovett Bay
Request for
Accommodation
Hello!
My name is Jennifer Stone and I am a class teacher at Kamaroi Rudolf
Steiner School in Belrose.
I have been housesitting for the last month
in Scotland Island, and I have fallen in love with the rugged,
peaceful, welcoming island life. I will be moving on from this house on
August 9 and am hoping to find short-to-medium term accommodation on
the island to the end of the year or perhaps beyond.
If you have a
separate accommodation, a bedroom, a boat shed or similar for rent, or
need a responsible adult to look after your home, pets, plants etc,
please let me know. All lengths of stay are valued, though of course,
the longer the better! I can give references from island dwellers.
PH:
0401925864 E: juniperloosely@gmail.com.au
I look forward to hearing from you!
Motor for sale
Yamaha 60 four stroke
$3,250
Engine has not missed a beat in 6 years.
Comes with a well worn Quintrex 4.3m attached.
Includes full safety with nav lights, new battery with charge regulator
and new bilge pump.
Contact Michael
M: 0414983488, after 5pm please
Moving
Sale: Scotland Island Waterfront
Contact Mary 0438 632 855
- American Cherry/silky oak Chest of Drawers circa
1860 ( New York)
- American Pine Chest of Drawers circa 1920( New
York)
- Outdoor table 4 chair umbrella
- Fridge
- Antique Day Bed circa 1940
- Bras and Iron Bed Double Bed
- Rajasthan India Love Swing Circa 1880
- Northern Thailand Spirit House Gable Circa 1920
- Ceremonial Naga Dragon ( Malaysia) Circa
1900
- Coco Republic lounge goose down
- Microwave, wok, other kitchen appliances
- Marble top kitchnette
- Free Bookcases
The Local Guide
Community Information
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Scotland Island Web Site - www.scotlandisland.org.au
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Scotland Island Residents Facebook Page - click to go to Page
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Scotland
Island Rural Fire Brigade - 9999 4404 - http://www.sirfb.org.au
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West
Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade
http://www.westpittwater.com.au/rural-fire-brigade/WPRFB-contacts -
9997-3795 |
| Offshore
Photo Gallery -offshore
gallery
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| Scotland Island Residents
Association (SIRA) Membership details - click here for details
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West
Pittwater Community Association (WPCA) - www.westpittwater.com.au
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Scotland
Island Emergency Non-potable Water
- Agreement for Sale of Non-potable Water
- SIRA Membership Application
- Emergency Non-potable Water Guidelines
- General Information, Map & Contacts
http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/community/emergency-water/
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Scotland
Island & Offshore Children's Services (SIOCS)
- Long Day Care at The Island Kindy in Catherine
Park
- Days of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
& Thursday
- Times: 8.00am - 6.00pm
- Before & After School Care
- 8.00am until walked to school ferry - collected
from school ferry until
6.00pm
- Vacation Care, Casual Care and Playgroup on
Fridays
- Hire the Kindy for Birthday Parties
Please call 02 9979 7856 or
email SIOCSdirector@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theislandkindy
Website: http://scotlandislandkindy.business.site/ |
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Scotland
Island Community Hall Bookings: Lucy Gregg M: 0424 233
674 or hall@sira.org.au
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Pittwater Online News - http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com
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| Tick Fact Sheet |
| TUG
Waitlist (Tennis User Group) - Application Form |
Transport
Real Estate
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
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Justice
of the Peace - Bob Mitchell (Mackerel Beach) - 0419 745 628 |
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Justice of the Peace - Tony Hendel - 0419
242723 |
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Justice of the Peace - Andy Derijk -
Elvina Bay 0418 613 890 |
| Justice of the Peace - Lexie
Le Blang 0418399674 or
99992574 |
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Justice of the Peace - Graham
Stenner - 0407216405 |
| Justice of the Peace - Carolyn
Milani - 0409914699 |
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Pittwater
Community Arts Inc. - Enquiries Lorrie Morgan 9997 8079
lorriemay@bigpond.com |
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Peninsula
Music Club - enquiries Janice Tuynman - 99991937 - jt@swift dsl.com.au
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Woody
Point Yacht Club - http://www.wpyc.com.au
commodore@wpyc.com.au
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Royal
Prince Alfred Yacht Club - 02
9997 1022 http://www.rpayc.com.au/ |
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Royal
Motor Yacht Club - http://www.royalmotor.com.au/ 02 9997 5511 |
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Scotland
Island Lodge - Bed & Breakfast - 02 9979 3301 or
http://www.scotlandislandlodge.com.au |
Pittwater
Youth Hostel - (02) 9999 5748 (8-11 am and 5-8 pm)
http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sydney-surrounds/pittwater/
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Handy
Service - "No job too small" - Call Alan 0447 775 541 |
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Electrician
Wayne on Scotland Island 0418 229 277 - offshore community
sparky - www.sparky.com.au
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David Walsh - Graphic Design - Custom Made Sculpture - 0404 239
212 - ital2@optusnet.com.au
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Dog Wash & Grooming - Call
Jenni: 0450 444 100 or Email: jena50@hotmail.com
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Free Pump Outs for Boats - Council
with RMS installed a pump out at Careel Bay wharf |
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Top water
purification system installed for offshore homes:
Call Juliette 0418349448 |
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Solicitor - Rachel
Carter - Carter O'Neill Legal - 0406 239 946
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Island Based
Domestic Cleaner - Kath - 0405097424 - kathando@yahoo.com
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Building Design and
Drafting Services - Samuela Madej – Murphy ph.
0450331573
email: samuelamadej@gmail.com
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Architect / Drafting / 3D sketches /
Council submissions services - Sabrina Phillips, NSW Architect
0426223407 - sabrinaaphillips@gmail.com
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Qualified Deep
Tissue & Swedish Massage - Mona 0490701213 |
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Island Based Cleaner - Uses predominantly
Organic & Natural Products - Mona 0490701213 |
Broken Bay Barges
& Sydney Commercial Diving Services - Brent
Taylor - 0409 269 404 - taylordmarine@gmail.com
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Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)
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Pilates,
Meditation and Group Fitness with Patrice - 0406 483 036 patrice.corrie@gmail.com
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Art Classes- drawing and painting in oils,
acrylics and mixed media - Marion 0431 457 431 |
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Dru
Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on
0414 187 916 |
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Outdoor Circuit Training Classes on
Scotland Island - Lowri Dwyer
- 0450 201 650 - lowri_89@icloud.com
- https://www.facebook.com/lowri.dwyer/ |
Dynamic
Yoga Saturdays from 8.30am - 10.00am.
Drop-In Easy
Hatha Yoga - Monday Evenings 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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Groups
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Green
Group For Catherine Park - Run by SIOCS - Emmie Collins on 0405
330 781 |
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Parents
& Kids Groups Playgroup - Run by SIOCS - email
Emma trysemz@tpg.com.au
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Catherine
Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @
9997 6017 |
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Island
Thinking Group - Roy Baker, 9999 6891,
roybaker99@yahoo.com
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Government Organisations
Airlines, Buses and Railways
Weather
Pittwater
Weather
Scotland
Island Tides, Moon phases, Sunrise & Sunset
Local
Weather Forecast
Radar weather
for Sydney (128k circle)
Emergency Contact Numbers
| ALL EMERGENCIES (Police - Fire - Ambulance) |
000 |
| Police Assistance Line
& Information |
13 1444 or 9281 0000 |
| Broken Bay Water Police |
9910 7899 or 0412 162 093 |
| Marine
Rescue Broken Bay - Weekend |
(02)
9999 3554 - (02) 8411 1121 |
| Marine
Rescue Broken Bay - VHF Radio channel |
VHF
Radio Channel: VHF 16
27MHz Radio Channel: 86 or 88 |
| Scotland Island Rural Fire
Service |
9999 4404 |
| Elvina
Bay Rural Fire Service |
9997
3795 |
| Lovett
Bay Rural Fire Service |
9979
1612 |
| Mackerl
Beach Rural Fire Service |
9974
1162 |
| Rural
Fire Service Headquarters Terrey Hills |
9450
3000 |
| NSW Fire Service General
Information 9265 2999 |
9265 2999 |
| Rural Fire Service General
information |
9450 3000 |
| State Emergency Service,
Warringah/Pittwater SES |
13 25 00 9486 3399 |
| National Parks & Wildlife
Service: 000, general information |
9457 9322 |
| Dept of Community Services:
general information |
9977 6011 |
| Sydney Water |
132 090 |
| Energy Australia |
131 388, (ah) 131 909 |
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