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Scotland Island - Western Shores - Mackerel Beach

September 21, 2014

Newsletter for Offshore Residents of Pittwater, Australia

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Cargo Users Meeting on Saturday September 27th on kayak storage racks for Cargo Wharf Beach Area

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At a Community Forum in September last year a number of recommendations were put forward to rejuvenate the Cargo Wharf  and Leahvera Reserve  areas. The objective was to enhance and manage these areas for safe and enjoyable community use. It was recognised that a core need for the Cargo Wharf - Leahvera Reserve area was to successfully accommodate diverse activities which include a commuter boat tie up facility, the Island’s only working wharf for materials delivery and removal, the use of  kayaks and similar watercraft, the public use of recreational beach space, and the enjoyment of the bush reserve.

Recommendations from this Community Forum included proposals to reinstate the old walkway through Leahvera Reserve with associated bush-care, improve parking arrangements for Cargo Wharf users, clear the beach to enhance it as a recreation facility, and establish a kayak storage facility.

Since that meeting progress has been made toward establishing a community owned kayak storage rack. Council has now agreed to support a community project to build and maintain a set of kayak racks above the beach area. This will enable the Cargo Beach area to be kept clear for community recreation use.  A number of design options have been explored and a funding application to Keep NSW Beautiful has been prepared. If the funding application is successful the Cargo Users Group will meet (along with any others who may wish to be involved) to finalise plans for the kayak racks, their installation and clean-up of the waterfront area.

Meanwhile, an on-site community forum is planned by the Cargo Users Group for 10.00 am Saturday September 27th to discuss progress and canvas further input.

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Pittwater YHA Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Youth Hostels

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NSW Environment Minister The Hon Rob Stokes, MP for Pittwater with YHA Operations Manager Robert Henke, YHA Ltd Director Dana Ghinzel, and Pittwater YHA Managers, Michael Doherty and Sarah Polomka.

On a sparkling, sunny day, the NSW Environment Minister kayaked to Pittwater YHA to join in the celebrations for the 75th Anniversary of Youth Hostels in Australia. It’s not every day that a Minister for the Environment drops by, and it was certainly a world first when the Hon Rob Stokes, MP for Pittwater arrived at Pittwater YHA by kayak!

Paddling himself from Church Point to Halls Wharf in beautiful Morning Bay, he must have thought he’d landed in paradise when he arrived at Pittwater YHA.
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Just one hour north of Sydney, this historic property was donated to YHA in 1967 by a member named Ebena Isles, and has a unique bush charm. Wallabies and brush turkeys roam around, billy tea was on the boil, and cake, fruit and ice-cream kept the little ones happy.

Sunday 14th of September was the end of a 2 day bush regeneration weekend, involving over 25 volunteers helping to remove weeds from the area, including from nearby Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. The Environment Minister was very impressed and gave thanks to all the volunteers, and to the hostel managers, Michael Doherty and Sarah Polomka.

YHA Ltd Director Dana Ghinzel also said some personal words about how special Pittwater YHA is to her, and Operations Manager Rob Henke surprised everyone with a ceremonial signing of the lease for the hostel, assuring Michael and Sarah of many more years as hostel managers.

“For 75 years, the YHA has provided affordable accommodation across Australia for families and travellers of all ages to see some of the world’s most amazing locations. Mr Stokes said.

“Pittwater YHA, in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park at Morning Bay, is one of those locations. Alongside YHAs in the Blue Mountains and in Kosciuszko National Park, they provide access to our beautiful environment in NSW.”

Mr Stokes said the YHA had provided a valuable partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), asking guests to volunteer two mornings a week for bush regeneration work this weekend in the Morning Bay area.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary, participating volunteers received free accommodation, food and kayaks – culminating in an open day at the hostel with afternoon tea, music, art and a birthday cake.

The project is a collaboration with National Parks, Pittwater Council and the Pittwater Natural Heritage Association (PNHA). Volunteers are guests of the Morning Bay Bush Regeneration Group as part of the NPWS National Parks volunteer bush regeneration programme.

“In the seven years the Morning Bay bush regeneration weekend has been running, YHA volunteers have cleared significant areas at Morning Bay of introduced Asparagus fern, which is a major achievement,” Mr Stokes said.

“Escaped garden weeds such as asparagus fern, agapanthus, lantana and morning glory are among the biggest threats to Sydney’s bushland and national parks.

“Without the thousands of hours provided by volunteer bush regenerators, working through councils and the NPWS, it is a battle we simply could not fight.”

“On behalf of the NSW Government I am delighted to congratulation YHA Australia on their 75 years and on their work in caring for our local bushland.”



If you haven’t visited this pristine part of Australia, Spring and Summer are fantastic times to get out on the water and experience it all, and get up close to nature. Learn more about the Pittwater YHA at www.yha.com.au/Hostels/NSW/Sydney-Surrounds/Pittwater/

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Bushcare Volunteers at Pittwater YHA for September 2014. Photo by Michael Doherty.


Courtesty Pittwater Online News
September 21 - 27, 2014: Issue 181
Report by Silke Kerwick
Picture courtesy Silke Kerwick

http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com




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