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March 1, 2021

Newsletter for Offshore Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 22, Issue 1149

SIRA

Notices

Scotland Island 2021 Waste Calendar

Note - Green Waste Collection starting Monday 1st March

Clean Up Oz Day 2021 - Sunday, March 7

Scotland Island is registered to participate once again!Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve our environment

This event encourages and inspires thousands of Australians to take to their local park, beach, bushland and streets and really help make a difference to their local environment

If you would like to help out, either by grabbing a bag and filling it, or helping to supervise activities, please email cassgye@spin.net.au to put your name on the list.

Come down to your nearest Wharf to collect a bag between the hours of 9.00am and 12.00pm
Bring gloves, sunscreen, hat, sensible clothes and footwear – and don’t forget to bring some water too!

Toby and his crew will be out on the Laurel Mae to collect material.

About the event - Clean Up Australia Day https://www.cleanup.org.au/about-us

Performing Catherine Park, Scotland Island.

Pittwater Offshore Newsletter

The PON needs an editor.

If you have the time and would like to nominate email:editor@scotlandisland.org.au

The newsletter has been running since 1955 and operates independently of SIRA. If no one takes up the call, the PON will cease to operate within two months.

SIRA News communicates much the same information such as council, parking, NBN, Ausgrid, water, pick-ups and wharf updates. We will continue to keep islanders informed through the SIRA newsletter and community Facebook page.

If there's an issue you'd like covered in either the SIRA News or to put an issue on the agenda for the next residents meeting email secretary@sira.org.au

New Pump at the top of Bell Wharf Steps

Northern Beaches Council are repairing the platform for the new pump to go on. As soon as the platform is repaired the pump will be put in place. Council has prioritised the platform repair indicating they will have it repaired either this week or next.

Water/Wastewater Update

SIRA is continuing to lobby for water and wastewater and last week met with the Minister for Water, Melinda Pavey to present the case on behalf of the community. This is the first time this has happened.

SIRA President Colin Haskell and Fabienne d’Hautefeuille met with the Minister Pavey, local Member Rob Stokes and two senior managers of Sydney Water . The research was well received and the Minister indicated she was supportive. Sydney Water is analysing the details and providing further feedback to the Minister.

Minister Pavey instructed Sydney Water to look into the new study and other aspects for consideration by the government and report to her. This is a positive step towards awareness of the needs of the community and review of feasibility of a sewerage system.

Link for the Council study:
https://yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/scotlandislandwater

WHAT YOU CAN DO: - if you haven't written to the Minister about the need for water and sewerage please do so.
Snail mail is best.

PASADENA

The Pasadena at Church Point has applied to put a servery window in the side of the building near where the coffee van is.

The changes include:

A new commercial kitchen with serving opening in the western wall replacing the current small coffee cart.
Large glass doors in the north and west faces of the building. The west wall currently acts as a heat sink in winter providing a warm backdrop for those using the reserve. This wall keeps the focus on the vista out toward Pittwater and provides a semi-private area for locals to meet with warmth and wind protection.
1 m high wall with seating along the boundary to Thomas Stephens Reserve. This wall is at counter bench height. The ground level will be at the raised level of the existing licensed area. Patrons will overlook the reserve. This dividing wall further narrows the pedestrian pinch point along the waterfront.
The store and delicatessen relocated away from street front to the waterfront northwest building corner with new large glass doors opening to north and west – there will be less space for store items and potential for future additional indoor seating or an easy conversion to another dining venue.
Realignment of the north-west external stairs partially intruding into views out from Thomas Stephens Reserve.
A new awning the full length of the western wall.
A reduction of retail tenancies from 3 to 2.

SIRA has written to council to seek clarification on the following issues.

Operation Hours. There is no indication of the intended operation hours of the proposed new kitchen and servery. The Thomas Stephens reserve covers a comparatively small area that will be further reduced according to the present proposal. It is therefore appropriate and important for those currently making use of the reserve to be aware of the hours of operation permitted under any proposed Council approval.
Parking. As you will be well aware, off-shore residents often have considerable difficulty finding parking space in order to access their homes. This is particularly so s at weekends. There is no information in the DA that suggests the proprietors intend to provide further parking spaces or offer alternative transport options for an expansion of clientele. Moreover, off-shore residents have experienced further parking difficulty due to the recent, unannounced decision by Council to declare a six hour parking limit along Pittwater road from Church Point to Pittwater High School. Any further pressure on parking produced by commercial interests serves to further disadvantage off-shore residents. We are therefore seeking information as to how Council plans to manage any further pressure on Church Point parking.

If you wish to make a submission about the changes to the Pasadena email the Northern Beaches Council: Council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au and quote Mod2021/0005 before March 12.

Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade

Coming Out of Covid Party

Saturday 27 March 4pm at Catherine Park

Save this Date !

More details to follow

Church Point Commuter Wharf - User Survey

The Church Point Commuter Wharf is an important transport hub for the local offshore community.

As part of a feasibility study, Council will be investigating various options to address peak hour overcrowding at the commuter wharf. Options considered may include extending the current commuter wharf at Church Point or providing a second commuter wharf nearby to provide additional boat bays for offshore residents and recreational boat users.

As an offshore resident, we are hoping you could spare a few minutes to complete this short survey to help us understand the challenges Church Point Commuter Wharf users are experiencing and possible solutions.

Please note this is a preliminary survey for wharf users and there will be further engagement opportunities once we start the feasibility study.

Go to the Online Survey

INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING EVENING

Saturday, 3 April 2021, 7 – 9 pm

Feast for Freedom

Takeaway Only

April 17 at the Community Hall

Apple Tree Wholeness Workshops

These workshops will take place on Scotland Island in March.

The workshops are beautiful days spent celebrating the significant rites of passage from a girl into adolescent and the journey to becoming a woman.

The days are spent connecting with nature, self and other through creativity to gain a deeper understanding of the physical, emotional and spiritual changes that occur.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to find out more or have any questions.

Free Rocking Horse

Free Rocking Horse in very good condition to a good home.

Near Bell Wharf

Ph no.99974749

Andy's Roof & Gutter

Andy's Roof & Gutter provides a Premium roofing service based in the Northern Beaches.

From new builds to repairs.

Metal roofing, Metal roofing repairs, tile pointing, tile repairs, gutters, gutter guard, pergolas, polycarbonate.

We have done many projects offshore and have quick and easy access to barges and off shore transport, contact me for an obligation free quote 0402 722 668

The Local Guide

Community Information

Scotland Island Web Site - www.scotlandisland.org.au

What's On Event Calendar - click to go to the Calendar

Scotland Island Residents Facebook Page - click to go to Page

Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade - 9999 4404 - http://www.sirfb.org.au

West Pittwater Rural Fire Brigade
http://www.westpittwater.com.au/rural-fire-brigade/WPRFB-contacts - 9997-3795

Offshore Photo Gallery - offshore gallery

Scotland Island Residents Association (SIRA) Membership details - click here for details

West Pittwater Community Association (WPCA) - www.westpittwater.com.au

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/

Scotland Island Community Hall Bookings: hall@sira.org.au

Pittwater Online News - http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com

Tick Fact Sheet

TUG Waitlist (Tennis User Group) - Application Form

Transport

Scotland Island Community Vehicle - 0404 103 700 - Number, Usage & Charges

Palm Beach Cruises - 02 9997 4815

Church Point Ferries - 0408 296 997 Ferry Timetable click here

Pink Water Taxi - 0428 238 190

Pittwater Enterprises - Contact Tim Byrne on 0416 003 205

Broken Bay Lighterage & Mooring Services - Barges - Scotland Island - Toby/Dave - 0418 649 158

Manly Warringah Cabs - 02 9972 5600

Real Estate

PMC Hill - 9999 4902 http://www.pmchill.com.au/

John Gavagna at Residential Real Estate Agents – 9999 4499 www.residentialagents.com.au

Waterford Partners Pty Ltd - Therese O'Neill 0424 22 44 12

L.J.Hooker Mona Vale - 9979 8000 http://www.ljhooker.com.au/monavale

Murray Bakker – Stone – murraybakker@stonerealestate.com.au – 0449 901 669

Mark Allan - www.waterfrontpropertysles.com.au - 0419 777 500

Sam Thompson - McGrath Estate Agents - SamThompson@mcgrath.com.au

Services, Clubs & Accommodation

Justice of the Peace - Bob Mitchell (Mackerel Beach) - 0419 745 628

Justice of the Peace - Tony Hendel - 0419 242723

Justice of the Peace - Andy Derijk - Elvina Bay 0418 613 890

Justice of the Peace - Lexie Le Blang 0418399674 or 99992574

Justice of the Peace - Graham Stenner - 0407216405

Justice of the Peace - Carolyn Milani - 0409914699

Pittwater Community Arts Inc. - Enquiries Lorrie Morgan 9997 8079 lorriemay@bigpond.com

Peninsula Music Club - enquiries Janice Tuynman - 99991937 - jt@swift dsl.com.au

Woody Point Yacht Club - http://www.wpyc.com.au commodore@wpyc.com.au

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club - 02 9997 1022 http://www.rpayc.com.au/

Royal Motor Yacht Club - http://www.royalmotor.com.au/ 02 9997 5511

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/

Handy Service - "No job too small" - Call Alan 0447 775 541

Electrician Wayne on Scotland Island 0418 229 277 - offshore community sparky - www.sparky.com.au

David Walsh - Graphic Design - Custom Made Sculpture - 0404 239 212 - ital2@optusnet.com.au

Dog Wash & Grooming - Call Jenni: 0450 444 100 or Email: jena50@hotmail.com

Free Pump Outs for Boats - Council with RMS installed a pump out at Careel Bay wharf

Top water purification system installed for offshore homes: Call Juliette 0418349448

Solicitor - Rachel Carter - Carter O'Neill Legal - 0406 239 946

Island Based Domestic Cleaner - Kath - 0405097424 - kathando@yahoo.com

Building Design and Drafting Services - Samuela Madej – Murphy ph. 0450331573
email: samuelamadej@gmail.com

Qualified Deep Tissue & Swedish Massage - Mona 0490701213

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

J&M Property Care - Jamie - 0488665 685, Michelle - 0402 942 063 - Brochure - michellesala00@gmail.com

Nikki Gibson Qualified Bookkeeper and Registered BAS Agent - 0425 227 792 - nikkigibson22@gmail.com

Aaron Tree Carpentry & Building - 0406773691 - aarontree.a1@gmail.com

Professional Chainsaw Sharpening - Peter - 0410 633 351 - plfishfingers@bigpond.com

Plumber - Steve Blackwood - Sewpro Pty Ltd - 0424 224 681

Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)

Art Classes- drawing and painting in oils, acrylics and mixed media - Marion 0431 457 431

Dru Yoga - Tuesday 9.00 to 10.30 Tuesday morning - Phone Katya on 0414 187 916

Outdoor Circuit Training Classes on Scotland Island - Lowri Dwyer - 0450 201 650 - lowri_89@icloud.com - https://www.facebook.com/lowri.dwyer/

Yoga in the Community Hall - Saturday 8.30am & Wednesday 6pm
One Hour Classes | All Levels Welcome | Limited places BYO Mat and props
Register: https://www.momoyoga.com/the-balance-collective/
More Info: mandy@thebalancecollective.com or 0424 199 766
Instagram: @thebalancecollective

Groups

Green Group For Catherine Park - Emmie Collins on 0405 330 781

Catherine Park Bush Care Group, 2nd Sunday @ 9.30am, Sharon Kinnison @ 9997 6017

Island Thinking Group - Roy Baker, 9999 6891, roybaker99@yahoo.com

Government Organisations

Northern Beaches Council - 9970 1111 - email pittwater@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au Web site click here
Northern Beaches eNewsletter - Sign up for the Northern Beaches Council monthly e-newsletter
Northern Beaches Have your Say - https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/have-your-say

Member for Mackellar Jason George Falinski, email clicking here or jason.falinski.mp@aph.gov.au

Member for Pittwater Rob Stokes, email pittwater@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Airlines, Buses and Railways

Sydney Airport: Arrivals and Departures	Qantas: Information	Jetstar: Information	Virgin Blue: Information
Sydney Buses: Information.	Sydney Ferries: Information	City Rail: Timetables & Information.	Country Link Rail: Timetable

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
Mackerel 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

Scotland Island website is at www.scotlandisland.org.au

Join SIRA

You can now join the Scotland Island Residents’ Association through the online Self-Service Portal at sira.org.au

Alternatively, there are offline methods of joining, read more here or contact secretary@sira.org.au

Join West Pittwater Community Association

http://www.westpittwater.com.au

To join the Western Pittwater Community Association http://www.westpittwater.com.au/Contact/join-the-wpca

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.

Pittwater Offshore Photo Gallery

A Photographic Record of Offshore Community Events

Updated 1st Jan 2020

Christmas Eve Dog Race
Christmas Lunch

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