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| June 20, 2013 | ||||
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Newsletter
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Offshore Residents
of Pittwater, Australia
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After many years of discussion and planning, an independent report on car park options at Church Point was presented to Pittwater Council and representatives of the Resident Associations at the end of May. Engineering consultants, Hyder Consulting, were engaged to review seawall and car parking options opposite the Commuter Wharf on McCarrs Creek Road as well as provide broad costings and identify issues. Three design options were considered: Option 1: A plan proposed by Peter Altona and “Church Point Friends” Option 2: The previously adopted plan in the Church Point Plan of Management Option 3: An upper deck over Option 2 as referred to in the CPPOM Option 1: costed at $5.45 million, providing 56 parking spaces Option 2: costed at $5.43 million, providing 60 parking spaces Option 3: costed at $7.27 million, providing 120 parking spaces Several issues were raised with Option 1, including:
Once the budgets and car park permit prices have been provided, SIRA and WPCA will again be actively involved in negotiation with Council over the cost to the community. It should be noted that Council is contributing substantially to infrastructure costs in consideration of the public benefit from these works. Pittwater Council will consider all Resident Associations’ views before deciding which Option will go to tender. While emotions run high on this particular topic, there has been exhaustive community involvement over the past 10 years including surveys, articles, community forums and discussions. The SIRA Committee will continue to consult with the community at each relevant stage and aim to achieve the best practical outcome for additional parking and design. Harold Park BBQ ready to Sizzle The BBQ in Harold Reserve (next to Carol’s Wharf) is now fully functioning, after a wonderful effort by Sue Dickson and her Parks & Reserves crew. A new metal plate donated by SIRA is ready to receive your snags, steaks and veggies for the enjoyment of all. Please remember to clear up after you! Letters to the Editor Surely the "independent" report and Pittwater Council are kidding? The ONLY starting point for sensible debate in local govt. reform is to how we reduce them, and how we best drive the obvious benefits of scale - one GM, one head of Planning, one head of garbage, etc, etc. Also, as a well-to-do Pittwater resident it does not offend me to think that my rates might help a struggling family in Cromer. To use the line about "diverse socio-economic profiles of the Pittwater, Manly and Warringah Council areas" is offensive. The only other important issue is to ensure that an expanded council builds us Scotland Is residents a proper car park at Bayview. It's not as if a 'local' council has helped us with our access issues, so we might as well have a regional council with the muscle and the money to make a difference. Let's get real. It is a national embarrassment that Sydney has 44 local councils, and is the worst system of governance I have ever seen. Christopher Brown 91 Florence Terrace Scotland Island School Holiday Day Care on the Island
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A new arts paper for Pittwater is on exhibition for comment after the Council meeting this week. The draft paper, which has been under development over the last six months, forms part of Pittwater’s Social Plan known as ‘Live, Connect, Participate’ adopted in 2012. Coordinator Melinda Hewitt said the document had been developed through extensive consultation with the arts community and local residents. “We conducted a survey, spoke to local creative people and held the Picnic Perfect event, allowing residents to talk about their vision for the arts in a relaxed environment,” said Ms Hewitt. “From these discussions we’ve gained a clearer perspective of the local arts scene including an understanding of audiences and creative professionals.” “Overall Pittwater has a creative population and this document informs us of the opportunities and challenges for artistic development in the area,” she said. Some of the key findings of the draft arts paper include:
plan visit www.pittwater.nsw.gov,au/exhibition. Copies are available at Council’s customer service centres and libraries, 1 Park Street Mona Vale and 59a Old Barrenjoey Road Avalon. Comments on the draft paper close on 2 July 2013. Media contact: Melinda Hewitt, Pittwater Council Ph: 9970 1170 Chickens need a home ! I'm moving from the island and would like to give my two chickens (gary and gary) a good home. I think they are Rhode Island reds. They lay 1-2 eggs a day but occasionally one of them seems to take a vacation. They are ready to move anytime, hopefully early July. Michael 044 800 3545 Found Found at commuter wharf Grey sweater in dry cleaning bag. Call Shona: 0401798869 Missed out on a Newsletter? Go to the archives to download previous notices A complete set of past electronic newsletters since May 2000 can be found and read at https://ymlp.com/archive_gesgjgm.php The Online Local Contact Guide Click HERE to load The 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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