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Newsletter
for
Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 15, Issue 747
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2014 HAPPY NEW YEAR
Contents
 Sassy Gaines, winner of
the 2013 Scotland Island Dog Race.
Sassy is a 5-year veteran of the race and her race strategy finally paid off this year. She is a 7 year old rescue labrador retriever who LOVES to swim. Scotland Island Dog Race Images
Click an image to see more at the Offshore Gallery Images by June Lahm
Click an image to see more at the Offshore
Gallery
Images by June Lahm SI Rural Fire Brigade Christmas Lunch
Images by Phillippa Thomas A short time-lapse video
It has been a busy year for the SIRA Committee and residents. A considerable amount of work has been done to advocate for the community and achieve some common goals. SIRA will continue to work with Council on current projects: the Church Point Plan of Management, the Roads/Drainage/Stormwater Masterplans and management of Leahvera Reserve/Cargo Wharf to include a Traffic Management Plan. The introduction by Council and URM of new waste skips at public wharves and collection methods for General and Vegetation material will hopefully see an improvement to Island waste management practices. The Communications Sub-Committee is busy working on a new improved design for the SIRA website and we hope this will go live within the next couple of months. The SIRA AGM will be held on February 23 and nomination forms will be available for residents to put forward anyone who wishes to be a candidate for election. The SIRA Committee wishes to thank all those who participated during the year and wishes all residents a Happy and Prosperous New Year! CHURCH POINT COMMUNIQUE On Monday, December 16, Pittwater Council voted to move forward with Option 2, as recommended in the report to Council on December 2 (see below). Here are links to all Council documents for those who may have missed the whole saga! Report, Report minutes, Motion, Motion minutes Approved Motion
Moving Forward - What Next?
(i) Some
will accept the decision and move forward, and
(ii) Some
will continue to oppose it
The Offshore Survey clearly indicated a majority community preference for the successful Option and the SIRA Committee has worked to support the majority view. There has been a long and, at times, acrimonious debate over this issue but, now that a decision has finally been made, it is time to come together again as a community and put past divisions behind us. Whatever personal views one may have, we have other challenges ahead of us and we need to work together as a community to address them. There are two areas where opportunities exist for broader community input during implementation of the decision on Church Point, including joint Onshore and Offshore participation:
Finally, just before Christmas the NSW Land and Environment Court, refused the Pasadena DA and dismissed the Appeal. All we can say is … watch this space….! PASADENA UPDATE – DA REFUSED, APPEAL DISMISSED On December 24, the Land and Environment Court handed down its decision on the Pasadena DA. Court Decision:
Keep your eyes peeled for any future information as it comes to hand!! The Chelsea Lane
Gallery
Saturday, 4th January from 4-7pm The Chelsea Lane Gallery in Avalon features new work every month from artists of the northern beaches including Eunice McAllister. If you're looking for something to do this school holidays, the January show opens Saturday, 4th January from 4-7pm although the work can be viewed from 2nd January".  Scotland Island Players Player Reading, Tuesday, Jan 21, COMMUNITY HALL, 8pm Tuesday, Jan 21, COMMUNITY hall, 8pm Play reading for production later in 2014. All female cast in 'THE ISLAND LADIES SWIMMING TEAM' If you can't make it then, but are still interested, call BOB on 0414994 092
The wharf at Queen Street Newport will receive an upgrade through Council’s major works program during January, with work expected to be completed by early February. The wharf will be closed for approximately one month while upgrading works are undertaken , during which time commuter vessels will need to use other public wharves such as Rowland Reserve, Bayview and Church Point Wharf. Council’s Reserves and Recreation Manager Les Munn said the upgrade would involve the removal of the old wharf and construction of a new wharf and steps. “The upgrade has been planned during January in order for work to be completed before school resumes in February,” he said. “There are a large number of school students who commute from our western foreshores, so council will endeavour to have the upgrade completed by 2 February.” Mr Munn said that if wet weather held up construction the Council would provide a shuttle bus service for those offshore students affected by the closure. “If needed the shuttle will take children to and from Newport Public School directly to Church Point wharf in the mornings and afternoons.” In addition to the work being carried out by the Council, Rowell Marine will also be installing a pontoon and ramp to the new wharf as a community benefit project. “This initiative will provide additional access for recreational boats wishing to use Newport wharf,” added Mr Munn. For further information about Council’s planned upgrade to Newport Wharf visit www.pittwater.nsw.gov.au/council/major_projects Media contacts: John Berry Pittwater Council Ph: 9970 1370 IMPORTANT NOTE This notification is relevant to all the Newport Public School kids utilising the ferry service to school and back again.. Works are expected to be completed prior to return to school after the summer holidays and school ferry service should run as normal. However, if due to unforeseen circumstances these works are not completed, ferry service will be unable to use Newport wharf but Council will ensure there is a shuttle bus service for the children from Church Point to Newport Public School and again after school from Newport Public School back to Church Point. As we receive progress updates we will advise via PON. Thanks Jenni Arnott 0450 444 100 Deck/Moving Sale Saturday 4 Jan 10-4pm Moving out and trying to cram two homes into one.... we have bargains and give aways galore...... Heaps of toys, games and books for kids all ages Kitchen appliances, crockery and heaps of of other stuff Miscellaneous Furniture items etc Nikki''s place - 69 Thompson Street - walk up the hill from Carols and turn left onto Thompson Street. Orange house 2nd on left For Sale Free to good home   5 mattresses and 2 bed bases - take 1 or the lot. (there are another 2 mattresses not in this picture) Also kitchen hutch - it's a lovely piece and would look good with some TLC but just isn't fitting in with our plans It may need some removing as its bolted on to the wall. Cost $1. Pick up only before Jan 5 from the Swiss Chalet at Elvina Bay. Call Reggie 0403397060 Freezer for Sale  Centrex chest freezer for sale
Deb 0418 842 300 The Local Guide Community Information
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Real Estate
Services, Clubs & Accommodation
Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)
Groups
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Weather Scotland Island Tides, Moon phases, Sun rise & set Local Weather Forecast Radar weather for Sydney (128k circle) Emergency Contact Numbers
Archived Newsletters A complete set of past electronic newsletters since May 2000 can be found and read at https://ymlp.com/archive_gesgjgm.php or by clicking here or by visiting the Mona Vale Library. The Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.au To Contribute If you would like to contribute to this newsletter it's easy!. Send an e-mail to the editor (editor@scotlandisland.org.au) or by clicking here. Type your contribution (100 words or so would be fine) and assuming it is of general interest to the community, does not include matter of a political nature and is not offensive, it will appear next month. Subscription Information To get on and off this newsletter, click here or got to: http://www.scotlandisland.org.au/signup . To change your address, click the 'modify' link at the bottom of this newsletter or send an email to the editor@scotlandisland.org.au Follow the PON
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views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily the views of the
Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA), or
the Western
Pittwater Community Association (WPCA)
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