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Newsletter for Offshore
Residents of Pittwater, Australia - Volume 21,
Issue 1115
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Contents
 New Pedestrian Walkway Share your
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We are commencing the next stage of upgrades for the Church Point precinct. The works will improve accessibility, provide more outdoor dining opportunities and add short-term boating facilities. The concept, originally included as stage two of the Church Point Precinct Upgrade in 2018, will include:
Comments close Sunday 10 May 2020.David Munday Senior Project Engineer - Capital Projects  Ross River Fever AlertTake precautions to reduce Ross River fever risk Council together with NSW Health have been proactively trapping mosquitoes in the Northern Beaches region since December 2019 in six potentially high risk locations. The program is aimed at monitoring local mosquito activity to identify if arboviruses are present and what measures can be taken to reduce risk. Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus, spread by mosquitoes to humans, are commonly found in marsupials such as kangaroos and wallabies. Detection in mosquitoes at Deep Creek and in the Warriewood Wetlands areas indicate the viruses are present in wildlife around these areas. Mosquitoes pick up the virus by feeding on an infected animal and can then pass it onto humans. Mosquito populations will decline with cooler weather but people should remain vigilant by taking measures to avoid mosquito bites. The risk to the general community is considered low but the risk is greater in areas with a high number of mosquitoes and marsupials present such as bushland and wetland areas. The community is advised to follow these steps to avoid mosquito bites: 1. Wear loose-fitting long sleeved shirts and long pants when outside especially around dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Take special care during peak mosquito biting hours, especially around dawn and dusk; 2. Wear mosquito repellent to exposed skin using brands that contain either DEET or Picaridin. 3. Remove potential mosquito breeding sites from around the home by removing stagnant shallow water from saucers, buckets, etc. Mosquitoes like to breed in shallow stagnant water. Please see the NSW Health fact sheet for further information More information
Free DeskLarge solid desk 1800 length x 800 depth x 750 height. All cleaned up and ready to go 23 Thompson street.Call Jean Paul 0425252593 Piano WantedWe are looking for a good quality piano for sale on the island. Anyone?Jen & Jean Paul Lettertojeanpaul@gmail.com Free Books (over 130)Novels, classic and modern. Photography, cookery, design booksAll in great condition. Moving and cannot take them all.Miscellaneous crockery and other items. Pick up from 125 Florence Terrace (from the back road), Saturday. Collection only. Cottage for Short Term RentalAvailable Mid May for short term rentals of 2 weeks to 6 months. ’GEEPS’ 49 Robertson Rd, Scotland Island
0432611976 Stand-Up Table for SaleNear new condition for $350 ono. (It cost $1000).
 Please contact ...... Kris Ferguson ksf346@gmail.com The Local GuideCommunity Information
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| Scotland Island Community Vehicle - 0404 103 700 - Number, Usage & Charges | |
| Church Point Ferries - 0408 296 997 Ferry Timetable click here |
| Pink Water Taxi - 0428 238 190 |
| Pittwater Offshore Services - 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 |
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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 |
| Building
Design and Drafting Services
- Samuela Madej – Murphy ph. 0450331573 email: samuelamadej@gmail.com |
| Architect / Drafting / 3D sketches / Council submissions services - Sabrina Phillips, NSW Architect 0426223407 - sabrinaaphillips@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.al@gmail.com |
Island Classes (Fitness, Dance, Art etc)
| Pilates, Meditation and Group Fitness with Patrice - 0406 483 036 patrice.corrie@gmail.com | |
| 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/ | |
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Groups
| Green Group For Catherine Park - Run by SIOCS - Emmie Collins on 0405 330 781 |
| Parents & Kids Groups Playgroup - Run by SIOCS - email Emma trysemz@tpg.com.au |
| 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 |
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Sydney Buses: Information. |
Sydney
Ferries: Information |
City
Rail: Timetables & Information. |
Country
Link Rail: Timetable |
Weather
Pittwater WeatherScotland 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.auJoin SIRAYou can now join the Scotland Island Residents’ Association through the online Self-Service Portal at sira.org.auAlternatively, there are offline methods of joining, read more here or contact secretary@sira.org.au |
Join West Pittwater Community AssociationTo 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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