tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76993380260741985602024-03-26T00:58:21.961+11:00The Coal Point ChronicleWebsite of the Coal Point Progress Association Inc.Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.comBlogger1180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-75352948406787473212023-12-14T06:00:00.001+11:002023-12-14T07:07:35.956+11:00Progress News<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Festive Season Celebrations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5FV3O6TSO6eD6UxCE3GvcphoIPbpSsRkwUNjc3g9ZZYzxzAzXRfv9slOAVQ9mEE_0ZYU8udj4KeU-B2sf6NDzxS6u5hymlJNgMrUuvVMuzp1T_53tW6JcmUqCdXo_CKQVEA6Jd53l7pzt5zXdE-S0X0xhhyG8uf1KXimz9VgRods2JrhtGJmbuPFsF-L/s550/xmas%20messsage_550.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="550" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5FV3O6TSO6eD6UxCE3GvcphoIPbpSsRkwUNjc3g9ZZYzxzAzXRfv9slOAVQ9mEE_0ZYU8udj4KeU-B2sf6NDzxS6u5hymlJNgMrUuvVMuzp1T_53tW6JcmUqCdXo_CKQVEA6Jd53l7pzt5zXdE-S0X0xhhyG8uf1KXimz9VgRods2JrhtGJmbuPFsF-L/s320/xmas%20messsage_550.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">An end of year gathering for all the CPPA volunteers and members is scheduled for Thursday 21st December 12:00 at the Progress Hall.<br /><br />If you deliver a Chronicle, Landcare with the locals, lend a helping hand around the Hall, are a member who wants to catch up with the active members and see what they get up to, or a sponsor or a donor who wants to meet those who your support supports, you are most welcome to join us.<br /><br />There’ll also be $5 limit random Secret Santa i.e., bring a gift to the value of $5 and a randomised selection process will happen on the day.<br /><br />Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:cppasecretary@gmail.com">cppasecretary@gmail.com</a> so we can cater accordingly.<br /><br /></span><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chronicle in hiatus</span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />In case you’ve been wondering where the Chronicle has been for the last few months, there was a production hiatus due to overwhelming personal demands on the volunteer editor, Suzanne Pritchard, who has been producing the local newsletter since 1995. In optimal years 11 editions are produced, often 8-10, this year only seven. The support of the CPPA Committee contributions has made the December Chronicle possible just in time to send some festive season cheer.<br /><br />The Chronicle not only provides a vehicle for very local news, it also generates funds to maintain our community-owned hall through sponsorship. When there is no Chronicle the CPPA’s income is impacted. If you would like to send some seasonal cheer to assist in supplementing this year’s financial shortfall, <a href="https://hub.givar.com/connect/org/coalpointprogress/donate">donations are greatly appreciated.</a><br /><br />If you’re a member you can add a donation to your renewal; if you’re not a member you can still donate directly to our bank account <a href="https://hub.givar.com/connect/org/coalpointprogress/donate">or online </a>and you are most welcome <a href="https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/2022/02/sustaining-our-environment-and.html" target="_blank">to join your local community organisation. <br /></a><br />CPPA President – Suzanne Pritchard<br /><br /></span></div><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hall Update </span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />If you’ve been to the hall this year, you’ll know that there are some changes happening in the kitchen. <br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Heavily impacted by termite damage, the kitchen is now undergoing a major renovation, which when complete will see our Progress Hall suitable for all sorts of functions large and small. <br /><br />Progress to date includes replacing the termite damaged timbers and sealing off the unused doorway, window and southern servery to make room for extra cupboards and storage. The new framework is now completed, and electrical and plumbing work is being undertaken. Once that is done the walls will be lined with new gyprock. The project to date has been funded by a donation from the Eraring Site Community support program.<br /><br />When complete there will no longer be a need to bob down to look through the servery: the opening has been expanded. The old stove will be replaced by an induction hob and a multifunction oven and rangehood. There’ll be a super-speedy dishwasher, bin-unit, boiling water unit, double sink, laundry sink and some goose-neck taps to expand the sink’s versatility. Grant funding has secured these extras.<br /><br />An additional bonus has seen the arrival of a heat pump hot water system thanks to the NSW Government’s Energy Savings Scheme, which provides financial incentives to install energy efficient equipment and appliances in NSW households and businesses. An even bigger thanks goes out to Defended Energy’s Heath Smith who saw our hall whilst driving past and rang to advise us of the scheme and then arranged the speedy install and provided a donation towards our end of year lunch, all within a month. Heath is happy to chat about your business’ sustainable energy eligibility 0433 663 183, <a href="http://www.defended.com.au">www.defended.com.au</a>.<br /><br />The renovations, whilst prompted by the termites, have also provided the CPPA with an opportunity to reflect upon the long-term usage of the hall. It is a considerable community asset and an ideal venue to celebrate community talent or escape the heat or shelter from the rain whilst gathering with a group of friends. There will certainly be more community social events on the horizon once the renovations are complete.<br /><br />We thank all the local people who have been involved in this work.<br /><br />CPPA Committee - Selma Barry<br /></span><br /> </div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-77782356237204504012023-12-14T05:51:00.000+11:002023-12-14T05:51:02.838+11:00Playing with plants<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Landcarer’s recognised<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtX0FaLRgE4LKnaekdPB_r7UQhWaJdolvvMbHSY-O06szZdpdBNilws1Q7ZJupY5nzClZo564jRUi_vcTMRuSMKZQvcXfVfubwhInZihD9LqmrnL6OGavtM_dvjZLQ4FArjgwlOM9gh5-TT5J192ZhHIOD4jTGQvR592oIDL-z2YrBOr6b-_M6OcJ3Osg/s428/Landcare_subv4_Stacked_pos_cmyk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="351" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdtX0FaLRgE4LKnaekdPB_r7UQhWaJdolvvMbHSY-O06szZdpdBNilws1Q7ZJupY5nzClZo564jRUi_vcTMRuSMKZQvcXfVfubwhInZihD9LqmrnL6OGavtM_dvjZLQ4FArjgwlOM9gh5-TT5J192ZhHIOD4jTGQvR592oIDL-z2YrBOr6b-_M6OcJ3Osg/w164-h200/Landcare_subv4_Stacked_pos_cmyk.jpg" width="164" /></a></div></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">At the recent 2023 Environmental Excellence in Landcare Awards, two of our regular landcare crew were recognised with the Landcare Achievers award. Congratulations Ros Cornish and Kathy Gall, and sincere thanks for your weekly contributions to caring for our local environment.<br /><br />We are extremely fortunate to have a highly talented and knowledgeable landcare group that gathers every Thursday to assist our precious bushland reserves in their quest for survival against a backdrop of weed invasions, climate change and fragmentation. <br /><br />Our Landcare team is on the front line of addressing biodiversity loss locally. They are seeing the changes in weeding and seeding, noticing the arrivals of new threats, and the changing seasonal growth patterns of old ones. It is the Landcare team that extracts the dumped garden waste, from the public reserves, that threaten the survival of local plants by taking soil space, water, light and nutrients from the native plants. <br /><br />Most of our bushland restoration activities can be traced back to dealing with dumped garden waste. The recent dumping of succulents on the west ridge, west of the school on the lower track, meant another day’s work, just when we thought we were making progress from the garden escapees that had been rambling down the hill.<br /><br />Council’s Green Waste bin is the perfect place for garden waste. <br /><br />Our bushland needs all the help it can get if it is going to survive into the future with shifting and extreme weather. Please help us to help protect the abundant variety of plant life we have, that supports the mix of birds and animals we enjoy. Bin it, don’t dump it.<br /><br />CPPA President - Suzanne Pritchard</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Local Landcaring Locations</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Want to join Us? <a href="https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/p/guardian-group-information.html" target="_blank">Lots of information about what we do and where we do it is here</a>.</span><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you would like to receive weekly emails about where we are landcaring and what we will be doing? email </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">cppalandcare@gmail.com</span><br style="font-family: verdana;" /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tools & techniques provided<br />Morning tea at 10am<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">18/1 Hampton St Link</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">25/1/West Ridge</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2 -Hampton St Link</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">8/2 -West Ridge</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">15/2 - Ambrose St</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">22/2 -Burnage</span></li></ul></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crocodile Point</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">1st & 3rd Wed 8:30-10am. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Meet under the Fennel Bay bridge<br /><br /><br /></span><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">December Gardening 🌸<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLCYF7UUk6rAxXxWmsfoN-Od0qhRx7CrWjdn_9qCeHt4fQ4srrNc2d0e6ys30yFQCrijGImSjOUSsq1Kj9cl-nVEHFOCalD7LGRXSjcwVQcpCHcPeQ8cqHz8jbdg7jHbU_8981wXa_ok1PX_fcoqSzk-ke4c2Qk_7cNR7786StEYI5TwXpUo43oTZwD_e/s500/garden-gardening-plant-6442_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="333" data-original-width="500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLCYF7UUk6rAxXxWmsfoN-Od0qhRx7CrWjdn_9qCeHt4fQ4srrNc2d0e6ys30yFQCrijGImSjOUSsq1Kj9cl-nVEHFOCalD7LGRXSjcwVQcpCHcPeQ8cqHz8jbdg7jHbU_8981wXa_ok1PX_fcoqSzk-ke4c2Qk_7cNR7786StEYI5TwXpUo43oTZwD_e/s320/garden-gardening-plant-6442_500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s going to be a hot summer so make the most of mulch on your garden beds.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Water in the late afternoon so the plants can benefit from the water overnight.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Net your fruit trees to prevent bats, possums, birds and/or rats from damaging the fruit.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What’s ready to pick..well I am harvesting rhubarb, blueberries, strawberries, shallots, lettuce, a variety of herbs and tomatoes. Hope you are harvesting from your garden too.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you want to sow some seeds summer is a good time for beans, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, celery, chicory, cucumber, eggplants, endive, lettuce, melons, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, silverbeet, spring onions, sweet corn and tomatoes. (https://www.hunterorganicgrowerssociety.org.au/growers-guide)</span></li></ul><br />CPPA Committee - Selma Barry</span><p> </p></div></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-29160009595230931422023-12-14T05:36:00.001+11:002023-12-14T05:36:33.568+11:00TASNG Update<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NbZNvAs6ERsgRDZ6sxcbassKyNxdlu0QLNuxXJIIOWpy8iMCyRKxx50PALU0zW4CRM6OQsto1FaSKlMSYKH00EqmLav09_Y-mJ-wQBkwfeO1uhTyHGRTDoxH8YVVMj9i4FzUetNSZ_P6A2jAonOikNzmfnXlGUNKOBlklg8gRjApWtqV8tck5RNW3SOP/s558/TASN%20logo%20sml.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NbZNvAs6ERsgRDZ6sxcbassKyNxdlu0QLNuxXJIIOWpy8iMCyRKxx50PALU0zW4CRM6OQsto1FaSKlMSYKH00EqmLav09_Y-mJ-wQBkwfeO1uhTyHGRTDoxH8YVVMj9i4FzUetNSZ_P6A2jAonOikNzmfnXlGUNKOBlklg8gRjApWtqV8tck5RNW3SOP/s320/TASN%20logo%20sml.jpg" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">On Sunday December 17, it’s a “Trash and Treasure” stall at the Lions Market to prove that we can all Repair, Reuse, Recycle. </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">TASNG members will be selling items in good condition that would have gone to the Awaba Tip after the recent and last regular Bulk Collection in our area for a small fee. We’ll also be promoting the local “Buy, Sell, Swap” Facebook sites and Recycling places that we all can use to stop being a throwaway society. <br /><br />The locally-sewn Boomerang Bags will be for sale and there’ll be information to help you prepare your Bushfire Plan for a dangerous summer season.<br /><br />Other TASNG projects on the go include continuing to remove local graffiti and install aboriginal art in their place. TASNG members will also be making a submission to the NSW Government’s “Plastics Next Steps” to reduce plastic pollution in our society.<br /><br />Have a great Xmas and 2024 and we are looking forward to seeing you at our “ Trash and Treasure” stall at the next Lions Market!<br /><br />Cheers, Steve Dewar (Chair TASNG)</span><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-23623211550007219112023-12-14T05:33:00.002+11:002023-12-14T05:33:27.223+11:00DAs In Play to 20/9/23 to 11/12/23<span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s been a few months since a DA update has been provided and so there has been a bit of action, which if you share a boundary you may know about, but if you don’t you find out sometimes when the trees start to fall. <br /><br />Some of the DAs of note include the demolition of the two waterfront houses on Victory Row in the Terraces section of the Toronto Foreshore Park, a carwash proposal and extra parking at the Toronto Workers Club, an interesting one into subdivision at 83 Skye Point Rd (a duplex and house) and a big one at 133 Excelsior Pde (10 two-storey multi-dwelling units).<br /><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">114-118 Cary Street<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnFZNsEATrQpMuyFDh4VMEzSl_bvt2HfzucNFu5IfTSRzc29dE5z39l8Xo2C7pnbPo5oF8b_R-CPHzvhBmQs3QGKkOHFIFTGEcAy8kGt0DgdMG9s64KeKVrmvpLPmnDP09-mXfOTZllqU_WPoZUStXMIzxMBv1R9UdtfPwm83-TJ-tVTfyIrCGLvCl0Iv/s550/114_120%20Cary%20Street_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="550" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnFZNsEATrQpMuyFDh4VMEzSl_bvt2HfzucNFu5IfTSRzc29dE5z39l8Xo2C7pnbPo5oF8b_R-CPHzvhBmQs3QGKkOHFIFTGEcAy8kGt0DgdMG9s64KeKVrmvpLPmnDP09-mXfOTZllqU_WPoZUStXMIzxMBv1R9UdtfPwm83-TJ-tVTfyIrCGLvCl0Iv/s320/114_120%20Cary%20Street_550.png" width="320" /></a></div></span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Land & Environment Court Hearing proposed for Cary Street residential development- (Victory Pde/Cary St lights, next to McDonalds).<br /><br />Toronto Investments (applicant) has appealed to the NSW Land and Environment Court against the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel’s refusal of Development Application No. DA/1651/2022 (114-118 Cary Street) for the construction of a mixed-use residential apartment building (108 units), following a breakdown of a Court-mediated conciliation process. The Court has now allowed the applicant to amend its DA and granted the applicant a hearing between 18-20 December. <br /><br />Changes to the proposed building are mainly cosmetic, with the bulk, scale, size and heavy footprint essentially unchanged and it is still non-compliant under the Toronto Town Centre Area Plan. A more constrained, open development would help rather than hinder linkages with surrounds including the foreshore and Greenway and foster more active transport and leisure.<br /><br />Whilst concerns about potential groundwater impacts on the adjacent SEPP 14 Toronto coastal wetland due to the proposed construction of a two level basement carpark have been somewhat addressed there are still uncertainties with modelling and field data.<br /><br />Potential traffic-related impacts in surrounding streets and, particularly the Cary St/Bay St intersection, are not well addressed. Resident concerns about traffic congestion and safety have been largely ignored.<br /><br />In-fill around town centres such as Toronto should be designed sensitively, without despoiling public amenity, natural and cultural heritage, appeal to residents and visitors, and a healthy environment and connection to our lake. <br /><br />The Public are welcome to attend the on-site (Cary Street) meeting at 10.20 am on December 18 but will only be permitted to speak if previously registered. Council’s refusal position hasn’t changed. A community presence to support those immediately impacted as well as Council is something we can do to advocate against development by attrition, where community exhaustion weakens the capacity for the community to comment.<br /><br />The issues mentioned in the August 2022 Chronicle remain ostensibly the same as outlined in previous Chronicles. <a href="https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/2022/08/da16512022-114-120-cary-street.html">https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/2022/08/da16512022-114-120-cary-street.html</a><br /><br />CPPA Vice President – Nico Marcar</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DAs in PLay 20/9/23 to 11/12/23</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><h4 style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The CPPA endeavours to provide a summary of active applications in our area as outlined in the table at right.</span></h4><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.85px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Development/Planning-and-development-services/Application-Enquiry." style="color: #7b6333; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Please consult LMCC’s website for a full listing</a>: <br /></span><ul style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 0.5em 0px; padding: 0px 2.5em;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DA = Development Application</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BC = Building Information Certificate</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">TA = Tree Assessment</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CC = Construction Certificate</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">CDC = Complying</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Development Certificate</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">REF = Review Environmental Factors</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">SC = Subdivision Certificate.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">MU = Mixed use</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">RFB = Residential flat Building</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21usdAuHZniZGz08svVNgn8GDroLAs0OXDa-RxfRL44yy9Ip4EKbt70hf7Rcd1D3-FyMsMlK8uppF4Z7PWmumIo_VIywlIuyonz6SBIsJ9oXND6HLanqVKxLqRzKvrtj99dmkZJTIX2hyphenhyphen6JOyOoh0HZIXOkwTB5j48br8_4gj0Bw8ZZcN1gRJyWSiXhEU/s763/DAs%20Dec._550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmW6JPRW-BdL3edl19KdOIqSa7njpTXbVqdWIRe5-mq_cLAcpPkimrAnyiZd_K-bu33q3MmBDRC3_AVupMyfWmkhi5jpmOkLbBOuB4KQXxUxB6HCIWfJwx-KUdkd9TZRaGg5SCglaWM3wuJIS-flsCNQAHn6rOOFr_5tnx12wBx0c7BZbB2H1cUVv3tTL/s940/Join%20In%20Join%20Up.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmW6JPRW-BdL3edl19KdOIqSa7njpTXbVqdWIRe5-mq_cLAcpPkimrAnyiZd_K-bu33q3MmBDRC3_AVupMyfWmkhi5jpmOkLbBOuB4KQXxUxB6HCIWfJwx-KUdkd9TZRaGg5SCglaWM3wuJIS-flsCNQAHn6rOOFr_5tnx12wBx0c7BZbB2H1cUVv3tTL/s320/Join%20In%20Join%20Up.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the end of the year approaches, it is the time that we ask members to renew their membership for the new year. The Progress Association presently has over 170 members. It is to serve our members that keeps the Association going. Membership subscriptions, our newsletter sponsor’s support and donations help keep the Association alive.</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our current major expense centres around repairing considerable termite damage at our hall. The repairs have provided the opportunity to significantly upgrade kitchen facilities, which will make the hall a valuable community resource, not only for small group activities but also increasing our capacity to effectively host community socials and utilise the hall as a cool space during extreme weather.<br /><br />For new members, an application form is also available on our website. Our membership fees are $8 per year for an individual, or $13 for a household (defined as people living at the same address, whether a family or not). Five-year memberships are $32 and $52. The fees can easily be paid by a bank transfer to our account with Newcastle Permanent Building Society. <br /><br />If you’re a member and would like to support the Association an easy thing to do is invite your neighbour to join up. And thanks to those members who have already renewed their membership.</span><div><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NixJR6FMtsnZuaRl7W1IcXL_oge5XhCF/view?usp=sharing" style="background-color: white; color: #7b6333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Here's a CPPA Membership form</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">CPPA Treasurer – Harvey Mitchell</span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-36686059000952187942023-12-12T06:46:00.001+11:002023-12-12T06:54:58.730+11:00Update from the Eraring Energy Community Forum<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAthT6deX7Hd57kmQUxejsUn5LeoePogBHADsjKuu2Jhe9eoviHw2KtFo7A8pdzZWPdPayspNVMd37LwLpCJbi_pqfzVD0Lzt326Sj-_A3omhcPgjqSgZNyIbf-RnJR3x5MVD-XoywYbcl-jRgq2bGsqpUytXpXczpdY3p1ErOUQPaG2FPU_lYsnKrjZw/s633/Origin%20logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="633" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAthT6deX7Hd57kmQUxejsUn5LeoePogBHADsjKuu2Jhe9eoviHw2KtFo7A8pdzZWPdPayspNVMd37LwLpCJbi_pqfzVD0Lzt326Sj-_A3omhcPgjqSgZNyIbf-RnJR3x5MVD-XoywYbcl-jRgq2bGsqpUytXpXczpdY3p1ErOUQPaG2FPU_lYsnKrjZw/w251-h237/Origin%20logo.png" width="251" /></a></div><br />The following notes are from the Forum, which the CPPA attends.<br /><br />As you may recall the Ash Dam stabilisation was the trigger that closed the Myuna Bay Sport and Rec camp.<br /><br />From the minutes <br /><br />5. Ash Dam Stabilization Works<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Phase 1 of Ash Dam Stabilization works was reported to be complete, specifically the buttressing phase.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">It was noted that this is a major milestone as the project now meets the required factor of safety.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">DS NSW Audit has been successfully completed, confirming compliance. </span></li></ul><br />6. Proposed Acquisition of Origin<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">An update on the proposed acquisition of Origin was presented, including:</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">ACCC approval status.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Distribution of the scheme booklet.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Announcement of a shareholder meeting scheduled for 23 November 2023.</span></li><li>The transfer is set to be completed by 18 December with no expected change to operations.</li></ul><br /><b><u>An update on the update </u></b>about the acquisition from the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH)10/10/23: “Australia’s competition watchdog has approved the takeover of the nation’s biggest energy retailer Origin Energy by Canadian fund giant Brookfield and its consortium partner MidOcean, but the $18.7 billion deal still needs the backing of large shareholders who think the bid undervalues the company.<br /><br />An update from SMH on 4/12/23 “Australia’s largest super fund and other shareholders of Origin Energy have dealt a fatal blow to Brookfield and EIG after 13 months of corporate drama, rejecting a multibillion-dollar bid by the consortium to break up and privatise Australia’s largest energy provider.”</span><br />Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-71776689909615591602023-09-20T06:02:00.009+10:002023-12-14T06:01:58.242+11:00Wanted - Walkers and Hall Maintenance Coordinator<p style="text-align: left;"></p><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hall Maintenance Coordinator</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Coal Point Progress Association is a volunteer organisation that owns its own hall.</span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DB3f8CW70JjwzuqKn8tEhmndnJF9AykvYS1MHzmKMcM6tFGajV8HOL6eo5ZC3yWYRONkJADOvoQKZjb7iKZUDV-0SEkTrIjmYpFkCz6bTuN9U3ImSYngM1iywXANrJCSY6fy4p3UrZBMXhpyWWUuHErP_ENGSQ3UzMhnflAM4i-7VcaBBsuyPkJYoKXP/s940/Hall%20maintenance%20coord.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DB3f8CW70JjwzuqKn8tEhmndnJF9AykvYS1MHzmKMcM6tFGajV8HOL6eo5ZC3yWYRONkJADOvoQKZjb7iKZUDV-0SEkTrIjmYpFkCz6bTuN9U3ImSYngM1iywXANrJCSY6fy4p3UrZBMXhpyWWUuHErP_ENGSQ3UzMhnflAM4i-7VcaBBsuyPkJYoKXP/s320/Hall%20maintenance%20coord.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Hall, like any building, requires a bit of maintenance every now and then. For the past decade Ian Dennison had kept an eye on what needed to be done and organised working bees to do it.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since Ian's retirement the CPPA has been looking for a new Hall maintenance coordinator to fulfil this role. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In consultation with the Hall hire coordinator and the CPPA committee any maintenance tasks are identified and then a process and to address them is considered.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you are interested please email cppasecretary@gmail.com or talk with Suzanne.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7t10ghJjFvvIMXpKvud7XHB-ISjURWT3g1By297EuW7Wmsq_WRNvn2J_Ye2idD8j8B-9YJ6n8wj-o_1_ETySV4I0fcFHP5AjW-TJPSupK0FAldzivToKRCkaqTCzE4BQ3T9MPsktrCej57uBZTOY8WTINziWlnoOrhFomGMnpLKd7tjmrzJO-GV2WxOH/s940/walkers%20wanted.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7t10ghJjFvvIMXpKvud7XHB-ISjURWT3g1By297EuW7Wmsq_WRNvn2J_Ye2idD8j8B-9YJ6n8wj-o_1_ETySV4I0fcFHP5AjW-TJPSupK0FAldzivToKRCkaqTCzE4BQ3T9MPsktrCej57uBZTOY8WTINziWlnoOrhFomGMnpLKd7tjmrzJO-GV2WxOH/s320/walkers%20wanted.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Newsletter deliverers</span></h3><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Chronicle is a local newsletter, produced and delivered by volunteers, with the printing supported by sponsors.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It is hand delivered to 2370 letterboxes in the Coal Point, Carey Bay, Kilaben Bay and Toronto areas.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Walkers are wanted to deliver the almost monthly Chronicle. Y</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ou will be assigned an area to letterbox. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The newsletters are delivered in bulk to your door where you get to fold them and deliver them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The runs take about an hour to deliver.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Contact Nico if you'd like to lend a hand.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-22340991921780617152023-09-20T05:24:00.004+10:002023-09-20T05:24:39.745+10:00Local's landcaring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKkjCDHzcuW4i8lFOWDhqP13bnJsVq3tlgLRScbqNtYnuVb3BUZZsOuXBjjq0C0_1NJGlQ4PTRyZ5bKuVODcriCS2RKmKQiohYtDu0UZM7Nu1_n2P2_ZK9CzyXBmRGdZpJzf3I5Py_dAusFAvVDLuDrAkdMboUSwsz0bP5DstSiDEi7ohYMxrV8JoRnNb/s550/Landcare%20calendar_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKkjCDHzcuW4i8lFOWDhqP13bnJsVq3tlgLRScbqNtYnuVb3BUZZsOuXBjjq0C0_1NJGlQ4PTRyZ5bKuVODcriCS2RKmKQiohYtDu0UZM7Nu1_n2P2_ZK9CzyXBmRGdZpJzf3I5Py_dAusFAvVDLuDrAkdMboUSwsz0bP5DstSiDEi7ohYMxrV8JoRnNb/s550/Landcare%20calendar_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOrRm0YrmV3llz2n7MgyNnIHD6uvKjlxQcQZIP07Sy2kA_d1wDNjRKTNl32V4dO820pCybMRnfwM1ZRfOAF7gtLquV5zOfYdZDiJYVUFfpYWpSbmYePsRLfsukXsnfej8p6b4M7Ut3U8oc_5oZlBsCXmBJINthTEAPXnm2Ex-WYjmK65pwUvdFZqcQcfB/s816/coal%20point%20reserves%202022%20_600.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOrRm0YrmV3llz2n7MgyNnIHD6uvKjlxQcQZIP07Sy2kA_d1wDNjRKTNl32V4dO820pCybMRnfwM1ZRfOAF7gtLquV5zOfYdZDiJYVUFfpYWpSbmYePsRLfsukXsnfej8p6b4M7Ut3U8oc_5oZlBsCXmBJINthTEAPXnm2Ex-WYjmK65pwUvdFZqcQcfB/w294-h400/coal%20point%20reserves%202022%20_600.png" width="294" /></a></div></div><br /><div><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/p/guardian-group-information.htm" target="_blank">More information about the local landcare program is here</a></span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tools & techniques provided</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Morning tea at 10am</div></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h4><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Coal Point & Carey Bay Landcaring 8am-noon</span></h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">28/8 West Ridge</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">5/10 Yarul</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">12/10 Puntei Creek Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">19/10 Burnage</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">26/10 Killibinbin</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">2/11 Burnage</span></li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crocodile Point</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">1st &3rd Wednesday<br />8:30-10am. Meet under the Fennel Bay bridge<br /><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Want to join Us?</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you would like to receive weekly emails about where we are landcaring and what we will be doing? email cppalandcare@gmail.com<br /><br />https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/p/guardian-group-information.htm</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKkjCDHzcuW4i8lFOWDhqP13bnJsVq3tlgLRScbqNtYnuVb3BUZZsOuXBjjq0C0_1NJGlQ4PTRyZ5bKuVODcriCS2RKmKQiohYtDu0UZM7Nu1_n2P2_ZK9CzyXBmRGdZpJzf3I5Py_dAusFAvVDLuDrAkdMboUSwsz0bP5DstSiDEi7ohYMxrV8JoRnNb/s16000/Landcare%20calendar_550.png" /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-13519910715934471052023-09-20T05:10:00.004+10:002023-09-20T05:10:55.844+10:00 Annual TASNG Report 2023 <h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogsPoMSsav19rs9MJzjQZVJVPW91hrSrItYDGydTFoZcfl6emTNczYHdIr45wSC2FU10W-CnD-_0h_I_fKv17uMgv7rvrKh2mCFPMUKM1_xajS_isN_KvCyG2-rvHB36U05H4HyVFSgfeGAvi1mUGbZyTgr2gqw9U-5irVwQgCRuWS0gRXX8AioE6MPRj/s558/TASN%20logo%20sml.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="558" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogsPoMSsav19rs9MJzjQZVJVPW91hrSrItYDGydTFoZcfl6emTNczYHdIr45wSC2FU10W-CnD-_0h_I_fKv17uMgv7rvrKh2mCFPMUKM1_xajS_isN_KvCyG2-rvHB36U05H4HyVFSgfeGAvi1mUGbZyTgr2gqw9U-5irVwQgCRuWS0gRXX8AioE6MPRj/s320/TASN%20logo%20sml.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Chair's Report 2023 - Steve Dewer</span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Annual General Meeting of the Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group was held on 13th September and the elected committee bore a striking resemblance to last year’s dedicated crew.<br /><br />Steve Dewar - Chairperson, Lois Simpson - Deputy Chairperson, Nico Marcar - Secretary, Trish Eldridge -Treasurer, Joanne Rees - Assistant Secretary<br /><br />After a big change in the leadership, it was a hard act to follow Nico, Lois and Trisha.<br /><br />TASNG’s efforts to improve our natural environment are crucial after COVID. Led by Lois, major improvements are happening to sustain and maintain the Toronto West Welcome garden and to clear out invasive plants from the wetlands opposite Toronto Lions Park, called “Crocodile Point” by our group.<br /><br />We have supported Boomerang Bag making through Toronto library’s Make and Mend program. Trish and Lois have supported our campaign to reuse material and avoid plastics. <br /><br />Nico and Steve attempted to change the habits of McDonalds Toronto customers about recycling on Clean Up Australia Day. We will continue to advocate to avoid plastics and promote recycling.<br /><br />Lois continued to advocate for our community’s safety to get the painting of the parking bollards in the Boulevarde attended to after many accidents, and it looks like success is on its way.<br /><br />Joanna has brilliantly led our anti-graffiti campaign and congratulated Toronto businesses via the award letter prepared by Suzanne. We have put in a grant application to the Eraring Community Grant for Awabakal painting prints on the Toronto Dentist’s wall and High School mural extension in Cook St. The Awabakal link is so important as Biraban Land Council supported our call for a Biraban & Threlkeld memorial on our Toronto foreshore reserve.<br /><br />Helle will be working with Nico on getting more shared pathways in Westlakes and it looks like Toronto to Teralba is a priority, while we wait for a Kilaben Bay to Rathmines link.<br /><br />Our partnership with Coal Point Progress Association is so important, especially through the Chronicle, thank you Suzanne. We had a wonderful carboot sale at Carey Bay last October, supported by the community, although we would have liked many more people. We will have a Trash and Treasure Reuse/Recycling stall at Lions Market in October!<br /><br />Chris has kept us up to date with the amazing Hub Community Garden and we thank the Hub for allowing us to use the Hub for our meetings. We did have a Repair Cafe there in March. A moderate success but we would have liked more repairers.<br /><br />Finally, we continue to support the wonderful work of Robyn at Pamper Care, so important during the Cost of Living crisis.<br /><br />Thank you everyone…Steve<br /><br /></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Boomerang Bags - Sew Sustainable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVx4w7DAhkhQgh_qB2eW3VvMLLL3zPQlmN1muQLCalpRe7e2XK0297X9BumXQnp2x-4BcOfYnIAsZuqARu3p8jUUWyq8ScI6JcSKrphrNm-ULkLtO2L-X-db-bS3fz4_CWgabtmHxfn58l23PJ0Lf9GBUq3YYC1tGFpNJGJ8arosomWMbj4fOheu6EmbGC/s400/hand%20made%20bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="400" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVx4w7DAhkhQgh_qB2eW3VvMLLL3zPQlmN1muQLCalpRe7e2XK0297X9BumXQnp2x-4BcOfYnIAsZuqARu3p8jUUWyq8ScI6JcSKrphrNm-ULkLtO2L-X-db-bS3fz4_CWgabtmHxfn58l23PJ0Lf9GBUq3YYC1tGFpNJGJ8arosomWMbj4fOheu6EmbGC/s320/hand%20made%20bag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">Are you interested in joining a new Boomerang Bags community?<br /><br />Can you sew a straight line or use an iron? Do you have fabric you can donate? Do you want to help prevent used fabric going to landfill and be part of the circular economy?<br /><br />Join the volunteers of Toronto Sustainable Neighbourhood Group for a free social sewing morning at the Toronto Library “Make and Mend Space”. Making bags from rescued fabric to share with others.<br /><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2023 Dates and Times</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday 14 October 2023 9:15am - 11:30am</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday 11 November 2023 9:15am - 11:30am</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday 9 December 2023 9:15am - 11:30am</span></li></ul>Location: Toronto Library, Brighton Avenue, Toronto</span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-88191378808129789792023-09-20T05:05:00.000+10:002023-09-20T05:05:16.547+10:00 Teralba to Toronto (T2T) Climate Resilience <p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcukaWrmuseIT-hORFC3gq_ow120N4x37Vo48BO-ySc0dXqCtwRQvoYpZD41KH8Gxy1DRhYsO2Gp9Zo2ONC0j1dS2QWDio8lIF8AEgWnBueQLYqA0VqbDwvovyNBhQ1IjPAW1jarXqOmjSizM3I7P4AlV_tKVOv75ckQQGoVdigMD3bGT_-6PAQ7jKgDZ/s550/Climate%20risks%20_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqcukaWrmuseIT-hORFC3gq_ow120N4x37Vo48BO-ySc0dXqCtwRQvoYpZD41KH8Gxy1DRhYsO2Gp9Zo2ONC0j1dS2QWDio8lIF8AEgWnBueQLYqA0VqbDwvovyNBhQ1IjPAW1jarXqOmjSizM3I7P4AlV_tKVOv75ckQQGoVdigMD3bGT_-6PAQ7jKgDZ/s16000/Climate%20risks%20_550.png" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LMCC’s Climate Resilience Crew are inviting interested locals to learn more about risk management in the context of their climate resilience work from Teralba to Toronto.</span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Join Steve O’Keefe for an interactive introduction to risk management, with a focus on climate change and disaster risk. <br /><br />This session will explore the practical applications of risk management in strengthening climate resilience between the lakeside suburbs of Teralba and Toronto. <br /><br />Steve is a logistics and project management specialist with a passion for implementing realistic risk mitigation strategies. He has previously lectured in Disaster Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development at the University of Newcastle.<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Date: Thursday 28 September 2023</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Time: Please arrive at 4.45pm for a 5pm start</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Venue: Committee Room: Lake Macquarie City Council Administration Building, 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW, 2284 (or online by MS Teams – RSVP)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">RSVP by emailing nfarmer@lakemac.nsw.gov.au For further information on Teralba to Toronto Climate Resilience Planning visit: shape.lakemac.com.au/Teralba-to-Toronto</span></li></ul></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Are you ready for a long hot summer? </span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Attendees at a recent T2T Climate Resilience meeting had a strong focus on emergency management and disaster risk reduction – particularly with the summer bushfire and heatwave season approaching. Please see the following links and resources to assist:<br /></span><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-right: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: blue;">o</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>See<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/emergency-services"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Emergency services | NSW Government</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>for NSW emergency links including access to key NSW agencies and the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Hazards Near Me App</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-right: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">o<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>See NSW RFS Get Ready site:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Plan and prepare - NSW Rural Fire Service</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-right: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">o<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>NSW Health is a lead agency in response to extreme heat (heatwave) events. For further information see:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/default.aspx"><span style="color: #0563c1;">Beat the heat (nsw.gov.au)</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-right: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #0563c1;">o</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span>Visit NSW SES site for flood and storm preparedness and response:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">NSW State Emergency Service</span></u></a>. SES also has a local flood emergency sub-plan<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/media/5919/lake-macquarie-lfp-november-2022.pdf"><u><span style="background: white; color: #1a0dab;">Local Flood Emergency Sub Plan</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-right: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">o<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>See Council’s Emergencies page to access key links and information:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Emergencies"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">Emergencies - Lake Macquarie City Council</span></u></a>, especially: <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Emergencies/Disaster-preparedness"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">Preparing for an emergency - Lake Macquarie City Council</span></u></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoListParagraph" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-right: 0cm; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">o<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Council’s Senior Bushfire Officer advised that the next Council EcoAdvocate Newsletter will include a story on preparing for summer bushfires. If not already subscribed, visit:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/BE5171ECE1C86959"><u><span style="color: #0563c1;">Get the latest environmental news from Council (confirmsubscription.com)</span></u></a></span></p>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-58537400067341653902023-09-20T05:04:00.001+10:002023-09-20T06:13:33.816+10:00Bayira - Catching songs, stories and dreams<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHQi736U06eGxf9IepeqUqNBH0WBuHDjnlV5kvkVEVt9BkeXvnjLT3tfAl6zKrKOi04SIuEHvmVf-_PM61b12h0sF-rExA7bxfO7FeEvRoE2nMOdgLPCw5D2SOMvmCLOkOTh3NbGvDUuG4Un21MJxFdiaIr8l69Tp9FDyqjE3jJbCdZORbKlLA70whVCZ/s412/Bayira.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="412" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHQi736U06eGxf9IepeqUqNBH0WBuHDjnlV5kvkVEVt9BkeXvnjLT3tfAl6zKrKOi04SIuEHvmVf-_PM61b12h0sF-rExA7bxfO7FeEvRoE2nMOdgLPCw5D2SOMvmCLOkOTh3NbGvDUuG4Un21MJxFdiaIr8l69Tp9FDyqjE3jJbCdZORbKlLA70whVCZ/s320/Bayira.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />On Thursday 21 September, the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Auckland Street is hosting a special free event, Bayira. <p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bayira brings together local Elders, students and the community and features performances by the Newcastle People’s Chorus and young people from the Big Picture school, as well as creative workshops, storytelling and more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It opens at 5.30pm with performances from the People’s Chorus of Newcastle of some favourite songs such as “Weevils in the Flour”. Next will be “Catching Dreams”, a segment of music, storytelling and drama presentations by Indigenous and non-Indigenous high school students. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A local Indigenous youth perspective on the Voice follows and a presentation on language by Angelina Joshua. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">At 7pm there will be a break during which light refreshments will be served. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">After the break, you can choose to participate in an Indigenous arts workshop or a session, “</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Catching Stories- Newcastle Stories”. </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The event will conclude at 8.30pm after a yarning circle. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feel free to pop in for a while or attend all. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bayira-catching-songs-stories-and-dreams-tickets-691275101437" target="_blank">The event is free but we would like you to register. </a></span></span></p>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-39168749300908155962023-09-20T04:52:00.002+10:002023-09-20T04:52:31.661+10:00TAFE students survey two Coal Point Reserves<span style="font-family: verdana;">During the first half of the year a class of TAFE students, under the guidance of Trisha Barker conducted biological surveys at two local reserves, West Ridge- Tiirabeynba and Stansfield- Nikinba<br /><br />A student report from Jacqueline Brown is available <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E6ZtBtDCIwX0sREkLfHKYH_H4fg8SWEf/view" target="_blank">to read in its entirety online </a>and some of the findings and recommendations from her report follow, providing a glimpse of the local biodiversity and steps we can take to retain and enhance it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCz1rDOhplCihoYFDcIeXW-vM2Y1D_6nvi_xmQ380VrJ32_Z7o5u4HZCFKHb9YPqiETndWS6IHezzc5F4UUWaTyPVWmNANCJfrhE305yehZUKR-rfYkcsR_WXGb8csQuYc_1i2EJR-YItZKeK4bk-EbT20gEfoxK-YvM5PXRoyqY901frVUxPGtpTeXXy/s197/Squirrell%20glider_ww.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="197" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCz1rDOhplCihoYFDcIeXW-vM2Y1D_6nvi_xmQ380VrJ32_Z7o5u4HZCFKHb9YPqiETndWS6IHezzc5F4UUWaTyPVWmNANCJfrhE305yehZUKR-rfYkcsR_WXGb8csQuYc_1i2EJR-YItZKeK4bk-EbT20gEfoxK-YvM5PXRoyqY901frVUxPGtpTeXXy/s1600/Squirrell%20glider_ww.jpg" width="197" /></a></div></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4.4 Threatened animal species at West Ridge Reserve</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Our animal surveys and observations at West Ridge confirmed the likely and potential presence of two threatened animal species. <br /><br />Our second spotlighting survey recorded the sighting of one squirrel glider. This validated the two squirrel glider sightings recorded for this location in BIONET Atlas NSW. <br /><br />The discovery of a regurgitated pellet (with small mammal skeleton inside) at Stansfield Reserve suggested the potential presence of a Powerful Owl hunting at this locality. BIONET Atlas NSW species sightings records and visual sightings from members of CPPA confirmed Powerful owl sightings at West Ridge. <br /><br />Our spotlighting surveys also recorded the presence of numerous ringtail possums which are a common food source for the Powerful owl.<br /><br />Section 5- Survey recommendations<br /><br />Based on our site survey findings and conclusions, suggested remedial actions and recommendations are as follows: <br /><br /><b>REMEDIAL ACTION 1 </b><br /><br /><i>Enhance nesting sites for squirrel gliders. </i><br /><br />CPPA as part of the Threatened Species – Last Stand on Coal Point Peninsula Project designed and completed a mass installation of nesting boxes for squirrel gliders across the Coal Point bushland reserves. Squirrel gliders are hollow-dependent and require natural tree hollows or nesting boxes to survive. <br /><br />It was evident during our site surveys that some of these nesting boxes are being occupied by rainbow lorikeets, which are numerous in number across Stansfield and West Ridge reserves.<br /><br /><b>REMEDIAL ACTION 2 </b><br /><br /><i>Address the ‘edge effect‘ issues at Stansfield Reserve </i><br /><br />Stansfield Reserve is particularly subject to the ’edge effect’ due to the following factors: <br /><br />Small, fragmented core of native bushland with extended, disturbed edges, <br /><br />Asset Protection Zone on north-western edge exposes reserve to weeds and garden escapees, <br /><br />Walking tracks dissect the reserve creating additional ’edges’ and encourage spread of weeds especially weed grasses and<br /><br />Residential development on edges of reserve is encouraging erosion, stormwater run-off, and the spread of exotic and invasive species. <br /><br /><b>RECOMMENDATION 1 </b><br /><br />Conduct a survey of squirrel gliders at Stansfield and West Ridge Reserve including their use of tree hollows and nesting boxes. <br /><br />Consider modifying existing nesting boxes and hollows to enhance use by squirrel gliders and to discourage use by other species. <br /><br />This may require augmentation of hollows using Hollow Hog designs and adaptations <a href="https://www.hollowhog.com.au/">https://www.hollowhog.com.au/</a><br /><br /><b>RECOMMENDATION 2</b><br /><br /><i>Expand Stansfield Reserve with native species planting and connection of bushland corridors </i><br /><br />The planting of endemic native species on the residential edges of the reserve will assist in providing a buffer to the exposed edges and protect habitat and remnant vegetation. The planting of native tree, shrub and groundcover species by private property owners should be encouraged along with targeted planting of understorey species in adjacent streets and public areas. <br /><br />The aim should be to connect existing reserves to create an extended vegetation corridor to enhance wildlife movement and minimise edge effects.</span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-50080937222551542372023-09-20T04:42:00.001+10:002023-09-20T04:42:17.643+10:00 Kitty Cat Containment Kits (KCCK)<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFyOOK4JjoSHPsOC25apStdeZN5Ondgx_-6T7e_KFAtU3XbaXe1VnSF7YYhZzIOyVQczqRey6qW8w1Hd-pChH49UlWG_s30D1hQ6D02ePxo6RsihAp76iA9cYwNOBfKrnGX36T8WGReiwEbIysVX9ihxBrCXTXuaPphWj-t5Phdoniu6xGPTXP4RCKfRJ/s700/catio_sides2%20Adventure%20ratheart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="525" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFyOOK4JjoSHPsOC25apStdeZN5Ondgx_-6T7e_KFAtU3XbaXe1VnSF7YYhZzIOyVQczqRey6qW8w1Hd-pChH49UlWG_s30D1hQ6D02ePxo6RsihAp76iA9cYwNOBfKrnGX36T8WGReiwEbIysVX9ihxBrCXTXuaPphWj-t5Phdoniu6xGPTXP4RCKfRJ/s320/catio_sides2%20Adventure%20ratheart.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Do you have a companion cat? Would you like to be able to let it outside for some fresh air in the knowledge that it is safe from harm and won’t roam to hunt or kill our precious native wildlife?</span><p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The CPPA is exploring a project to assist cat owners with responsibly caring for their cats and in the process protecting our local population of threatened species, such as the Squirrel and Sugar Gliders, along with our diverse birds and abundant skinks and small reptiles.<br /><br />The idea that we’d like to explore is subsidising the installation of enclosures by<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">getting a list of interested locals who would like some sort of containment structure at their place, attached or free standing,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">organising a bulk buy of materials,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">organising a contractor to install at a bulk installation rate,</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">establishing an ongoing raffle where the prize is the installation of a Kitty Cat Containment structure, and</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">growing a group of locals with instalment expertise to support locals with DIY installation.</span></li></ul>There are lots of interesting ways to incorporate a cat enclosure at your place. Here are some links to some ideas about <a href="https://www.hepper.com/diy-outdoor-cat-enclosure-plans/" target="_blank">DIY structures</a> and <a href="https://support.catnets.com.au/hc/en-us/categories/900000348946-DIY-Cat-Run-" target="_blank">installing pre-made options</a>.<br /><br />Some standard constructions quotes have been obtained:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Balcony enclosed area ($1250): Netting from ground to ceiling approx. 2.5m High x 4m long. Aluminium frame.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Side of House area ($2250) Netting from top of fence to eaves approx. 2m wide x 10m long. Aluminium frame on house side of netting. Gate installed at one end for access.</span></li></ul>One option to kickstart the project is to seek grant funding. The more local interest we can gain and include in the funding application the more favourably the application will be viewed.<br /><br />If you are interested in participating please provide the information outlined below or complete <a href="https://forms.gle/hHrdqZKcoGwLW2tq8" target="_blank">the online form </a>, and post or deliver to 197 Skye Point Rd or email cppasecretary@gmail.com<br /></span><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 8.5px 0px 0px;"></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">KCCK EOI</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What suburb do you live in?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is the item you would like to consider?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Free standing enclosure ($400-$1000)</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Side of house enclosure ($2250)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Balcony enclosure ($1250)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Other…</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">What percentage of the cost would you be prepared to contribute?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Name</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Preferred contact details phone/email</span></li></ul></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A paw pledge to progress wildlife protection</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Invasive Species Council is currently lobbying governments for more conclusive cat containment, encouraging people to take <a href="https://invasives.org.au/how-to-help/take-action/extinction-emergency/" target="_blank">the Paw Pledge</a> so that governments can see what their constituents want. On <a href="https://invasives.org.au/how-to-help/take-action/extinction-emergency/" target="_blank">the pledge </a>you can mention if you are a cat owner (past or present) or if you simply support better protection for wildlife from cats. </span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-20232703419439210382023-09-20T04:31:00.003+10:002023-09-20T04:31:30.453+10:00Aussie Bird Count<span style="font-family: verdana;">The Aussie Bird count is looming, 16-22 October, a great citizen science project that gets you out and about for 20 minutes, contemplating the beautiful bushland suburb we live and counting the birds we share it with. There’s time to download the app and start getting your ID eye fine-tuned.<br /><br /><a href="https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ " target="_blank">The Aussie Bird count website </a>has a handy bird finder tool and a webform, or there’s the app if you want to venture into one our beautiful reserves and do your count there.<br /><br />Last year’s national survey showed that many of the top 10 NSW birds were also common locally.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://aussiebirdcount.org.au" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="550" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEFRgS87lbktOH7xO_6DB1SgeN7tFzAXIjVWSicgfi7_-lLQarlQZa0E26fSNIhxvrJffPunjP-_neckyS8Lczv31tdk5ZbnMiANubOBRtE0GlqzWniff_TKFEkDiAH43YxrkD7sUYyUSSftvxFlRuhgCT_QmvVL2xc7v7_kqbFbN3u6tdQz8ZA1cFHIf/w400-h285/bird%20count2_550.png" width="400" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rainbow Lorikeet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Noisy Miner</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sulphur-crested Cockatoo</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Australian Magpie</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Galah</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome Swallow</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Common Myna</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Little Corella</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Silver Gull</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crested Pigeon </span></li></ul></span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-87324476767957060952023-09-20T04:22:00.000+10:002023-09-20T04:22:05.423+10:00 DAs In Play - 28/7/23 to 19/9/23<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">DA/1503/2023- 2 Brighton Av- 133 Excelsior Pde is back</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">Comments are due by 5 October for the 10 two-storey multi-dwelling housing units. There are currently 93 trees present within the site; a total of 55 trees are to be removed with 38 trees to be retained. The images below have been taken from <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EtTsIxXseE5SwTgU0aKYM5mo8T1iPMzV/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">the Statement of Environmental Effects</a>. </span><a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Development/Planning-and-development-services/Application-Enquiry." style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Please consult LMCC’s website for a full listing</a>.<div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5F2CFa-Yo1e_WFEDggiVCdruGdutk6RC6glb6uiMNyKSyeIxA2EVAoVgNK74PHlcdWO7zvCD8X3uNKeocmtIFPdc3mrMhcqIi74xuupxdPaE4oDc52yv1Im-Teah1xVjtjDosV_ZEYt3OmAzs_VcNhmPnNmuSZ350NUGWpoRE1VvAQvN6vfArWWv7RIN/s550/DA:1503:2023_2_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5F2CFa-Yo1e_WFEDggiVCdruGdutk6RC6glb6uiMNyKSyeIxA2EVAoVgNK74PHlcdWO7zvCD8X3uNKeocmtIFPdc3mrMhcqIi74xuupxdPaE4oDc52yv1Im-Teah1xVjtjDosV_ZEYt3OmAzs_VcNhmPnNmuSZ350NUGWpoRE1VvAQvN6vfArWWv7RIN/s16000/DA:1503:2023_2_550.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipK4xgwu0ayFzsPIqeaJQJGPGiXZcv0WtxGX26i4RYwG9HHRZ41WHtHMkb85MhkWg7jYNTNu4DBnb3Hd36wjYTw6B-35hOUdXtzOBgKGUTaag-aZFr_HuibIJ4nHjbBG_GiGSnepOQEd2Y_hGciAjsCzerYfRZHFSTRZmfBxZHPGHNxM37RxhP_e3_tVsy/s550/DA:1503:202_1%20_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="270" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipK4xgwu0ayFzsPIqeaJQJGPGiXZcv0WtxGX26i4RYwG9HHRZ41WHtHMkb85MhkWg7jYNTNu4DBnb3Hd36wjYTw6B-35hOUdXtzOBgKGUTaag-aZFr_HuibIJ4nHjbBG_GiGSnepOQEd2Y_hGciAjsCzerYfRZHFSTRZmfBxZHPGHNxM37RxhP_e3_tVsy/s16000/DA:1503:202_1%20_550.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTMeOPHrzK5o2G7vV3WpD4gk4T4ZZLh_QtKKjW4Lbv-ZBZTDt8ZM1__-CGkNHCg3A499K_JQqkEZcXnCudyJxgxEtgjMH2Xx7dsSwiczSgmGnbE-9zqM7zw4ZXCGZWcUQVKzyMCeOWKbrehU1VYVpALNz__mV53yv6PraSDvvFqDVas_FYeZqQwcbtrtx/s550/DA:1503:2023_3_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="221" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTMeOPHrzK5o2G7vV3WpD4gk4T4ZZLh_QtKKjW4Lbv-ZBZTDt8ZM1__-CGkNHCg3A499K_JQqkEZcXnCudyJxgxEtgjMH2Xx7dsSwiczSgmGnbE-9zqM7zw4ZXCGZWcUQVKzyMCeOWKbrehU1VYVpALNz__mV53yv6PraSDvvFqDVas_FYeZqQwcbtrtx/s16000/DA:1503:2023_3_550.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The CPPA endeavours to provide a summary of active applications in our area as outlined in the table at right.</span></h4><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Development/Planning-and-development-services/Application-Enquiry." target="_blank">Please consult LMCC’s website for a full listing</a>: <br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">DA = Development Application</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">BC = Building Information Certificate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">TA = Tree Assessment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">CC = Construction Certificate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">CDC = Complying</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Development Certificate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">REF = Review Environmental Factors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">SC = Subdivision Certificate.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">MU = Mixed use</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">RFB = Residential flat Building</span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1vD98fy7WFH_dbQtMr9sURKRRVs9OanC27UP7K5bR3WG10Quf9fE8Oo7A7pfgOIzVUx_uuK0SrJSgQlUJtikjMKyiMD3RFZPPYTrTIYpDrJh3BiLnjOA8Yteybiqwa4OnqXqCTQ6QKpwA6lTMpZ3TiBOsVv04jJXxExOpTzApvwYnzEBVLwq717HT22h/s550/tinkat%20gallery_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="550" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT1vD98fy7WFH_dbQtMr9sURKRRVs9OanC27UP7K5bR3WG10Quf9fE8Oo7A7pfgOIzVUx_uuK0SrJSgQlUJtikjMKyiMD3RFZPPYTrTIYpDrJh3BiLnjOA8Yteybiqwa4OnqXqCTQ6QKpwA6lTMpZ3TiBOsVv04jJXxExOpTzApvwYnzEBVLwq717HT22h/w400-h279/tinkat%20gallery_550.png" width="400" /></a></div>Tinkat Alley Art Studio is a hub for local Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Artists that come together for creative inspiration and motivation and is run by Kate Belton for the enjoyment and advancement of all that share a creative spirit!<p></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Kate purchased the Station Master’s Cottage at Fassifern in 2015 and runs Art Classes and Workshops and also boasts a quirky Art Gallery for Original Local Art Sales. The gallery is run on a co-operative basis with artists from the Lake Macquarie area, including Sue Van Oosterom from our very own Coal Point area.<br /><br />From Beginners to Accomplished Artists, Tinkat Alley not only offers a place to create it offers a venue to sell their art and a very special place to make new friends! Tinkat Alley Art Studio is open for Lessons/Mentoring Tuesday – Friday and the Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm (other times by appointment).<br /><br />Whether you are looking for a Masterpiece for that blank wall or just want to push some paint around the canvas, Tinkat Alley Art Studio has it all!<br /><br />Tinkat Alley Art Studio |4 Wallsend Road Fassifern | phone 0400 494490|www.tinkat.com</span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-3130689136362130172023-07-29T09:34:00.001+10:002023-07-29T09:34:11.598+10:00 ULURU STATEMENT FROM THE HEART <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FD94v8tyGnc9gBPuOfGZZlvSw-nkqgZ-j0x8Ka6xR-CtCd-XvMWQxzBw6ZJw-o5WhtafTH5H_1FDw7NaqJmHLWxe8SEvvHe2d5xyX7-zPZOktvkq4A48pPVp_fK6W_rYuRdLRxmoI7qofQtnIRfYcUHTX503ltbrh9OL0bXOHRGxMmCyVNXI9L6sSN-_/s550/UluruStatementCairns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="393" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FD94v8tyGnc9gBPuOfGZZlvSw-nkqgZ-j0x8Ka6xR-CtCd-XvMWQxzBw6ZJw-o5WhtafTH5H_1FDw7NaqJmHLWxe8SEvvHe2d5xyX7-zPZOktvkq4A48pPVp_fK6W_rYuRdLRxmoI7qofQtnIRfYcUHTX503ltbrh9OL0bXOHRGxMmCyVNXI9L6sSN-_/s16000/UluruStatementCairns.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>"We, gathered at the 2017 National Constitutional Convention, coming from all points of the southern sky, make this statement from the heart:</i></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tribes were the first sovereign Nations of the Australian continent and its adjacent islands, and possessed it under our own laws and customs. This our ancestors did, according to the reckoning of our culture, from the Creation, according to the common law from ‘time immemorial’, and according to science more than 60,000 years ago. <br /><br />This sovereignty is a spiritual notion: the ancestral tie between the land, or ‘mother nature’, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were born therefrom, remain attached thereto, and must one day return thither to be united with our ancestors. This link is the basis of the ownership of the soil, or better, of sovereignty. It has never been ceded or extinguished, and co-exists with the sovereignty of the Crown. <br /><br />How could it be otherwise? That peoples possessed a land for sixty millennia and this sacred link disappears from world history in merely the last two hundred years? <br /><br />With substantive constitutional change and structural reform, we believe this ancient sovereignty can shine through as a fuller expression of Australia’s nationhood. <br /><br />Proportionally, we are the most incarcerated people on the planet. We are not an innately criminal people. Our children are aliened from their families at unprecedented rates. This cannot be because we have no love for them. And our youth languish in detention in obscene numbers. They should be our hope for the future. <br /><br />These dimensions of our crisis tell plainly the structural nature of our problem. This is the torment of our powerlessness. <br /><br />We seek constitutional reforms to empower our people and take a rightful place in our own country. When we have power over our destiny our children will flourish. They will walk in two worlds and their culture will be a gift to their country. <br /><br />We call for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution. <br /><br />Makarrata is the culmination of our agenda: the coming together after a struggle. It captures our aspirations for a fair and truthful relationship with the people of Australia and a better future for our children based on justice and self-determination. <br /><br />We seek a Makarrata Commission to supervise a process of agreement-making between governments and First Nations and truth-telling about our history. <br /><br />In 1967 we were counted, in 2017 we seek to be heard. We leave base camp and start our trek across this vast country. We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future."</i></span></blockquote><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Voice referendum has come out of the The Uluru statement. </span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>The <a href="https://ulurustatement.org " target="_blank">Uluru Statement website </a>is an informative space that has a <a href="https://ulurustatement.org/the-statement/history/" target="_blank">timeline</a> of the actions and conversations that have got our nation to this point in time.<br /><br />The Yes and No pamphlets for the Voice Referendum have both been released. Both Yes and No pamphlets have been at independently fact-checked by ‘The Guardian’, and well worth a read.<br /><br />So if you don’t know, there’s still time to find out. Ignorance is not bliss.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2023/jul/20/the-vote-no-pamphlet-referendum-voice-to-parliament-voting-essay-aec-published-read-in-full-annotated-fact-checked">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2023/jul/20/the-vote-no-pamphlet-referendum-voice-to-parliament-voting-essay-aec-published-read-in-full-annotated-fact-checked</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2023/jul/20/the-vote-yes-pamphlet-referendum-voice-to-parliament-voting-essay-aec-published-read-in-full-annotated-fact-checked">https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2023/jul/20/the-vote-yes-pamphlet-referendum-voice-to-parliament-voting-essay-aec-published-read-in-full-annotated-fact-checked</a><br /><br />Here’s some more Voice info links:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://dca.org.au/topics/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples">dca.org.au/topics/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://ulurustatement.org/education/resources">ulurustatement.org/education/resources</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/support-a-voice-to-parliament">reconciliation.org.au/reconciliation/support-a-voice-to-parliament</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://australianstogether.org.au/other-resources/voice-of-parliament">australianstogether.org.au/other-resources/voice-of-parliament</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://monash.edu/law/research/centres/castancentre/our-areas-of-work/indigenous/voice-to-parliament-resources">monash.edu/law/research/centres/castancentre/our-areas-of-work/indigenous/voice-to-parliament-resources</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://voice.gov.au">voice.gov.au</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.ruleoflaw.org.au/voice-the-case-for-voting-no">https://www.ruleoflaw.org.au/voice-the-case-for-voting-no</a>/ [no case]</span></li></ul></span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-88433832188464541132023-07-29T09:22:00.005+10:002023-07-29T09:36:25.075+10:00Why do Sustainable Neighbourhood Volunteers do what they do?<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQwnRWEZG_SsrBlIvaexPsUojROsSiuovpLUz4zA76_khUX_Mo9qC5wjwVDqEgXp3OtVBckvoPC9sAMK8KVWjykoqJk57Zi1eL5snwGh2bFgL5yX8Yf97O15b31WotXzkQ42sjgJjiLt873CVbt_LavyW7Knhhn76coCp_kh7i30GEY_N8LK8dvM9MeHe/s777/sn-volunteer-survey-summary-poster-1of3_orig.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQwnRWEZG_SsrBlIvaexPsUojROsSiuovpLUz4zA76_khUX_Mo9qC5wjwVDqEgXp3OtVBckvoPC9sAMK8KVWjykoqJk57Zi1eL5snwGh2bFgL5yX8Yf97O15b31WotXzkQ42sjgJjiLt873CVbt_LavyW7Knhhn76coCp_kh7i30GEY_N8LK8dvM9MeHe/w454-h640/sn-volunteer-survey-summary-poster-1of3_orig.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">TASNG Update- July</span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8.5px 2.9px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; line-height: normal;"><b>The next meeting of the Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group will be 9/8/23<br /></b></span><span class="s1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; line-height: normal;"><b>2nd Wednesday of the Month<br /></b></span><span class="s3" style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">5-6:30pm </span></div><div style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8.5px 2.9px; text-align: center;"><span class="s3" style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;">The Hub, 97 The Boulevarde.<br /></span><span class="s3" style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>All Welcome.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: Palatino; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 10px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8.5px 2.9px; text-align: center;"><span class="s3" style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></span></p></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Local initiatives of the Toronto Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group (TASNG) include:<br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advocating for Shared Pathways with priority Toronto to Booragul, but not forgetting Kilaben Bay to Rathmines;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advocating to LMCC and Biraban Land Council about planning for a Biraban/Threlkeld memorial as part of the Toronto Foreshore Planning later this year;</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjDkuGDTX-1hp1gK2gxE-4z4T21lPOwe-MMU0QHkO5KcNBTr09evepThruBoDTg7YitdKxBCVpPisNuoi3VSRZwFOYKp6qKmH1WtSKN2CfhtW_Mt3X3_HkKfxu1jetUK5dCy0DwO3nWOl74rKI6SxhkST_ZxkT-Y517If8wcAjdaMrK82jy0z0rIf7T7P/s558/TASN%20logo%20sml.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="558" height="164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYjDkuGDTX-1hp1gK2gxE-4z4T21lPOwe-MMU0QHkO5KcNBTr09evepThruBoDTg7YitdKxBCVpPisNuoi3VSRZwFOYKp6qKmH1WtSKN2CfhtW_Mt3X3_HkKfxu1jetUK5dCy0DwO3nWOl74rKI6SxhkST_ZxkT-Y517If8wcAjdaMrK82jy0z0rIf7T7P/w200-h164/TASN%20logo%20sml.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Setting up a major display at the new Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre (umali barai-ku) for“Plastic Free July” to encourage people to reduce their purchase of all plastics, reuse of containers, and recycle plastics where available;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maintaining the garden established on Awaba Road at the entrance to West Toronto and the wetlands opposite Lions Park;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Helping the Boomerang Bags group at Toronto Library, second Saturday of each month;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Supporting the Pamper Care project at the Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre by collecting food during the current rental crisis;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advocating for the community against the overdevelopment proposal for apartments at Cary St adjacent to McDonalds;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Participating in resilience meetings about climate change preparation through Ausgrid and Toronto to Teralba area meetings;</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Launching an anti-graffiti campaign in Toronto, acknowledging support from Toronto police and local businesses with Certificates of Appreciation and applying for a Clubs Grant to set up Awabakal mural displays at Goodsir St Toronto where graffiti was removed.</span></li></ol></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pamper Care Report </span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">A HUGE, HUGE thank you to those who supported Pamper Care with cash and product. It is really appreciated.<br /><br />Again, tin June we had a high turnover of clients needing support. Thirty one people, including those with cats, needed mainly food assistance.<br /><br />Once again, Pamper Care funds subsidized some of the OZHarvest intake. At Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre’s OzHarvest day, held ona Thursday, at least 12 people have attended each week, coming in for fresh fruit and vegetables.</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-Q01bEqUmhTeeUootPWqtPHp6IdTY4g0MFH8x2nXhDj_UFnPOJFacVModqhyCudlEvN3jVbtu2Kp4D1HZHl_5GcPfVVeVkSkB0lcJ4Hq7ImYx2B_gAqaS2ywvJ-P-DEoeW0UqLsHFvfyP-nK-96xckeAvgA6jPldqtGaoYz8f7cA1td5RDW-QZpV4P_b/s778/LMFC%20_OZ%20Harvest%20Poster_550.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0-Q01bEqUmhTeeUootPWqtPHp6IdTY4g0MFH8x2nXhDj_UFnPOJFacVModqhyCudlEvN3jVbtu2Kp4D1HZHl_5GcPfVVeVkSkB0lcJ4Hq7ImYx2B_gAqaS2ywvJ-P-DEoeW0UqLsHFvfyP-nK-96xckeAvgA6jPldqtGaoYz8f7cA1td5RDW-QZpV4P_b/s16000/LMFC%20_OZ%20Harvest%20Poster_550.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ausgrid resilience workshops</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">About 30 residents from Lake Macquarie have attended three workshops since April (with one more in October) to assess options for Ausgrid to implementstrategies to improve the resilience of infrastructure and community responses during severe weather events. <br /><br />Along with Port Stevens and Central Coast, Ausgrid is submitting a proposal to the Australian Energy Regulator to spend about $200M in support of these and other initiatives. <br /><br />Current focus areas for Lake Macquarie are: protection of high vegetation areas from east coast lows, reduced outage time and frequency for most customers, development of a blackout plan, an Ausgrid liaison person shared between the three Councils, energy resilience, small mobile generators (also for mobile phone towers) and communications targeting vulnerable customers. </span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-20662359474891947122023-07-29T09:12:00.004+10:002023-07-29T09:13:06.501+10:00 Was your July plastic free?<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_LC7zO3G-i2VzG4wnt6dOCTR7EA6pnaEjKyOPUCWZ11ZzzQDuS-WbkC8yVuMC7FjW7iuzCxkRYP9E4r6nZosWThQPol2ehKGi6PD3vJDff6gr3MUbgZuIR5ygC5UT86Zrx8TYuzMQeg8nwJlc4082OYvJ6lPjDLwK5-IiVA8MFXefRRlJYIroVIzMzRj/s550/marine_plastic_pollution_graph-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="550" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_LC7zO3G-i2VzG4wnt6dOCTR7EA6pnaEjKyOPUCWZ11ZzzQDuS-WbkC8yVuMC7FjW7iuzCxkRYP9E4r6nZosWThQPol2ehKGi6PD3vJDff6gr3MUbgZuIR5ygC5UT86Zrx8TYuzMQeg8nwJlc4082OYvJ6lPjDLwK5-IiVA8MFXefRRlJYIroVIzMzRj/w400-h248/marine_plastic_pollution_graph-2.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s almost impossible to be plastic free, which is why we’ve got ourselves into this pollution pickle. The numbers and impact are staggering. From the <a href="https://www.iucn.org/resources/issues-brief/marine-plastic-pollution" target="_blank">IUCN webpage they say </a><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Over 400 million tons of plastic are produced every year for use in a wide variety of applications.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year, and plastic makes up 80% of all marine debris found from surface waters to deep-sea sediments.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Marine species ingest or are entangled by plastic debris, which causes severe injuries and death.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plastic pollution threatens food safety and quality, human health, coastal tourism, and contributes to climate change.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is an urgent need to explore new and existing legally binding agreements to address marine plastic pollution.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">The most power we have to change things is at a personal level, supported by agencies that encourage and facilitate a low plastic lifestyle.</span></li></ul></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are very fortunate to have a Council that is leading the way in closing the loop on plastic pollution.</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />So if you’re one of the people that’s been stock piling your soft plastics since RedCycle shut up shop last year then you’re about to regain some storage space.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A soft plastics recycling solution is now available once again!</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">Locals can drop off household quantities of non-foil-based soft plastics free of charge at the Awaba Community Recycling Centre (CRC).<br /><br />Council will also recover hard plastics such as bumper bars, laundry baskets and planter pots, along with old CDs and DVDs, from its waste management facilities to divert these materials from landfill.<br /><br />These hard and soft plastics will be collected by Australian Composite Technology to be pelletised and transformed into a specialty material known as ‘Plasmar’, used to create products such as fence posts, bollards, sleepers and park benches.<br /><br />As part of the agreement, Council will buy back the manufactured products for use across Lake Macquarie, contributing to the city’s circular economy.<br /><br />So if you’re heading to the tip, why not let your neighbours know and drop their softies off too!<br /><br />But there’s more (and no it’s not a set of steak knives).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LoNLpdF1ORhOSridFP08IJckGPGq382-qxiFiILoBE50jSx9un7UJL8WoiQib-qAJyN_syf5mKr1naRlvaV7TYbMEzYyAn7gngdM616_Z2QX2fxkgDLDKuW7hXfXsQU3YtF16w1fZVBWZ6FITnlTIOACu6qeX-Oz1F0hwEiIDpbDLt47ogW0snghbr0k/s350/plastic%20free%20july.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="144" data-original-width="350" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7LoNLpdF1ORhOSridFP08IJckGPGq382-qxiFiILoBE50jSx9un7UJL8WoiQib-qAJyN_syf5mKr1naRlvaV7TYbMEzYyAn7gngdM616_Z2QX2fxkgDLDKuW7hXfXsQU3YtF16w1fZVBWZ6FITnlTIOACu6qeX-Oz1F0hwEiIDpbDLt47ogW0snghbr0k/s320/plastic%20free%20july.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There is a way to reduce plastic use, one product at a time. The <a href="https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/" target="_blank">Plastic Free July website</a> offers loads of advice.<br /><br />When you look in your cupboard how many of your cleaning products come in plastic containers?<br /><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Taking the next steps…</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bulk food stores often offer refillable cleaning products, including window cleaner, dishwashing liquid, and laundry powder/liquid. Farmers markets, chain supermarkets and even delivery trucks increasingly offer refills.<br /><br />Buying eco-friendly cleaning products in bulk and sharing them with friends, family members and neighbours can be a great way to reduce plastic waste too.<br /><br />Many people make a simple all-purpose cleaner with equal parts of white vinegar and water (vinegar is a recommended product for mould removal), while others make a water and bicarbonate soda paste for scrubbing. Adding a few drops of essential oil or a squeeze of citrus juice will make homemade cleaning options smell great too.<br /><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The impact:</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Avoiding chemicals that can be toxic for yourself, your family and the planet.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Reducing plastic waste and the use of our natural resources in creating it.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saving money by buying in bulk or using homemade cleaning products.</span></li></ul><a href="https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved/what-you-can-do/plastic-free-cleaning/">https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved/what-you-can-do/plastic-free-cleaning/</a></span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-84648203693704601612023-07-29T08:55:00.000+10:002023-07-29T08:55:10.494+10:00What’s happening on the foreshore? Works update – July 2023<h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Y21SjQa4OknSRTq1YK5Z4hlmptgZ57bM5PvpftDio8A6OpvkJo9ECUlJNOnS7jj4gEEqqEVVTwdI9hnKUnATUVoE2gyUMlPMOeMYiyfOKobyrTGV8Nj2qn6xFY1Dx2T3nP9LY3k-z_tdQc8kBdzDZm_1lbMqrVHncP1s1SKOkbWSwUOJK36q_LHbcc-p/s607/test-excavation-site%20_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Y21SjQa4OknSRTq1YK5Z4hlmptgZ57bM5PvpftDio8A6OpvkJo9ECUlJNOnS7jj4gEEqqEVVTwdI9hnKUnATUVoE2gyUMlPMOeMYiyfOKobyrTGV8Nj2qn6xFY1Dx2T3nP9LY3k-z_tdQc8kBdzDZm_1lbMqrVHncP1s1SKOkbWSwUOJK36q_LHbcc-p/w290-h320/test-excavation-site%20_550.png" width="290" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit </span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">From mid-July LMCC will be undertaking investigation works at Toronto foreshore to help prepare the Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit for future precincts of the Toronto foreshore revitalisation project.<br /><br />The investigations are part of the due diligence process for the detailed designs of these future stages.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wharf Road Precinct</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">LMCC are on track for works to begin on the Wharf Road Precinct, including the Toronto Baths enclosure in mid-2024. This precinct includes:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">expansion of the playground</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">expanded cafe area</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">expanded amenities</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">shade pavilion and seating with barbecues</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">outdoor fitness zone</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">landscaping and pathways</span></li><li>two accessible car parking spaces at the end of Wharf Road</li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">the removal of the boat ramp at Wharf Road.</span></li></ul>Prior to works starting, LMCC will be working directly with affected stakeholders, as well implementing a robust communications plan to inform the wider community about the works<br /><br />The plans for the rest of the foreshore precincts <a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Projects/Toronto-foreshore-revitalisation" target="_blank">as outlined on the council’s website</a> include <br /><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Terraces Precinct works will celebrate the existing character of the site and provide connections along and between each terrace.</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">This stage is in detailed design but will involve key elements such as:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">shade pavilion and seating</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">lookouts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">extension of the shared pathway to link to the Town Green</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">demolition of the cottages at 5 and 9 Victory Row</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">vegetation and landscaping</span></li></ul></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Bath Street Precinct is in detailed design but will involve key elements such as:</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">new public square and parking</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">commercial building approximately 300sqm</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">new landscaped terraces</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">belvedere and new stair connections</span></li></ul>What’s a ‘belvedere’ you may ask? It is derived from the Italian <i>belvidere,</i> which means beautiful view, and that’s exactly the purpose of these structures. According to Wikipedia “A belvedere is an architectural structure sited to take advantage of a fine or scenic view. The term has been used both for rooms in the upper part of a building or structures on the roof, or a separate pavilion in a garden or park.” <br /><br />Looks like Toronto might become a two rotunda town!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvBYF4CA8IkutPkwN15PTBuagL3gn6s9JJtbCWl4WW3dyX30KvOe3Q_BPoIvunnqczevc3-8RW4d_thTbAITR8dByh81IGaPgo2WAfRT5LQlKxlIkb4K6qRYR30EzYRSwdr-ew-MygtZOGPRkGgglNz_63cBKnGya75T92wZeLw_ljy44pX-8w6p5DrJY/s550/d11146012-toronto-foreshore_four-precincts_550.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvBYF4CA8IkutPkwN15PTBuagL3gn6s9JJtbCWl4WW3dyX30KvOe3Q_BPoIvunnqczevc3-8RW4d_thTbAITR8dByh81IGaPgo2WAfRT5LQlKxlIkb4K6qRYR30EzYRSwdr-ew-MygtZOGPRkGgglNz_63cBKnGya75T92wZeLw_ljy44pX-8w6p5DrJY/s16000/d11146012-toronto-foreshore_four-precincts_550.jpeg" /></a></div></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-3428754666008091852023-07-29T08:45:00.000+10:002023-07-29T08:45:07.366+10:00Locals landcaring in August<p class="p1" style="font-family: Papyrus; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 10px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 2.9px 0px 8.5px 2.9px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="letter-spacing: -0.1px;"></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Where we are landcaring this month?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillSuG8hx3zT8Q0nqui9DCZ7mPxJdOM_AgpHTTavxZypD0lsZukfaG_QFPnJFuQauC0dJsBo_T8aP59srHa8L0lLEvjIh5grBrxeFtwJke-gLaCTT407Idy5DczUORPhM7D8zKm4Osx0lza18jo3IuzFZdtWuPJrK6z2Mmaks884D8c61RnqHM40Mm8-tj/s1784/coal%20point%20reserves%202022.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="1312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillSuG8hx3zT8Q0nqui9DCZ7mPxJdOM_AgpHTTavxZypD0lsZukfaG_QFPnJFuQauC0dJsBo_T8aP59srHa8L0lLEvjIh5grBrxeFtwJke-gLaCTT407Idy5DczUORPhM7D8zKm4Osx0lza18jo3IuzFZdtWuPJrK6z2Mmaks884D8c61RnqHM40Mm8-tj/s320/coal%20point%20reserves%202022.png" width="235" /></a></div></span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tools & techniques provided. A very social morning tea at 10am. Feel free to pop by and have a chat.<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">3/8 Gurranba</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">10/8 Stansfield- Nikinba</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">17/8 Puntei Creek Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">24/8 Stansfield- Nikinba</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">31/8 Puntei Creek Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">7/9 Hampton Steet Link</span></li></ul></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crocodile Point</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">1st &3rd Wednesday of the month<br />8:30-10am. Meet under the Fennel Bay bridge<br /><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Want to join Us?<br />If you would like to receive weekly emails about where we are landcaring and what we will be doing? email <a href="mailto:cppalandcare@gmail.com">cppalandcare@gmail.com</a><br /><br /><a href="https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/p/guardian-group-information.html">More information about the local landcare sites and the action plans are here</a><br /><br /></span><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spanish Moss, a weed in the winds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylTnHzduEUFjiBbyfHZolQCEVQCkKjuhBzYVAIBg2UWaVbXVRbycIKZKsxmshmk0ZFZLJbeFRjLwVoE7DrQ7U752K_6ZrhS9WNvAmthD1rBk43ITjWMtF-YV9Y5J0D7ZjYdyhKlUfsSon6_oHO4SBFpBR_Rhy1LMcN5sASUr3mS7X5GekGZsTI_nWITmg/s825/Spanish%20Moss%20x550.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Spanish Moss- John Sharples" border="0" data-original-height="825" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjylTnHzduEUFjiBbyfHZolQCEVQCkKjuhBzYVAIBg2UWaVbXVRbycIKZKsxmshmk0ZFZLJbeFRjLwVoE7DrQ7U752K_6ZrhS9WNvAmthD1rBk43ITjWMtF-YV9Y5J0D7ZjYdyhKlUfsSon6_oHO4SBFpBR_Rhy1LMcN5sASUr3mS7X5GekGZsTI_nWITmg/w213-h320/Spanish%20Moss%20x550.jpeg" title="Spanish Moss- John Sharples" width="213" /></a></div></span></h1><span style="font-family: verdana;">La Nina has been wonderful for our lawns and gardens over the last year or so. Sadly it has also boosted weed growth in both gardens and bushland. In particular, there has been an enormous growth of Tillandsia usneoides, commonly known as Spanish Moss or Old Man’s Beard. <br /><br />This air plant has been introduced here from the Americas. It has been decoratively draped over fences, trees and shrubs in many local properties. Unfortunately, it has increased to the point where the host plant is so smothered that it is difficult to identify. Then comes the threat to our beautiful native bushland. <br /><br />Spanish Moss is carried by the wind and by birds and has been observed in our reserves. It has the potential to form dense blankets smothering native vegetation, altering habitats and threatening whole eco-systems. Once established in the bush, it is almost impossible to get rid of as it can be so high in the tree-tops. <br /><br />It is hoped that it is not too late to protect our bushland, by removing, containing and controlling the growth of this exotic plant in our neighbourhood. Garden escapes can be disposed of in our green bins. <br /><br />Let’s work together to keep our local, unique eco-systems healthy, safe and strong. <br /><br /><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbhd-k417_UlsLlHcRiWb5zgaQFLX2Zj_eXcU0DuEUp_ic59RAo31G6uqXc_CUiTz05vP6JAUviiRTaUsuxW_wqsdALrHQ-cJ0WavEa8Ho_nIfY4jjM_BFWHKXhZKk4hFqkM8ma0tD_B8GK0DuaWGB7gLZEsOsfeET_ZMa5_ZdMenbRhzyWT-um-Ugm3c/s550/Landcare-Australia-Week-static-Website-Banner-x550.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikbhd-k417_UlsLlHcRiWb5zgaQFLX2Zj_eXcU0DuEUp_ic59RAo31G6uqXc_CUiTz05vP6JAUviiRTaUsuxW_wqsdALrHQ-cJ0WavEa8Ho_nIfY4jjM_BFWHKXhZKk4hFqkM8ma0tD_B8GK0DuaWGB7gLZEsOsfeET_ZMa5_ZdMenbRhzyWT-um-Ugm3c/s16000/Landcare-Australia-Week-static-Website-Banner-x550.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be inspired, be empowered, be a Landcarer.</span></h3><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Celebrate Landcare Week with us!</span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tuesday 8 August - Bus Trip </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Thursday 10 August - Landcare Info Session</li></ul></h4><br />Our annual bus trip will stop at Dora Creek Boat Ramp Landcare, Lakeview Road Morisset Park Landcare, and Wyee Point Reserve 2022 Landcare sites. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Learn more and <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/landcare-week-bus-tour-2023-tickets-672755037427" target="_blank">book your spot here by Friday 4 August</a>.<br /><br />We’ve also teamed up with Council’s <a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Community/Over-55s/Over-55s-Hub" target="_blank">Over 55’s Program </a>to showcase all things Landcare. This includes a presentation by Landcarer Lois Simpson, a Q&A panel, and a ‘Create your own habitat garden’ activity. Please email lro@lakemac.nsw.gov.au if you would like to be a part of this day.</span></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-2541245183925811572023-07-29T08:26:00.003+10:002023-07-29T08:26:54.536+10:00 OzMulch Petitions Minister to be heard.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bfVACtePKlM9mJEqw0XXMMzWr1LRprla4moWNO8P3mSXiMwIs1Yk1b_sg2z1CPMe43SR2_rew62DbXpVt7wPDc49SEskjf6aE9T7ckzwCPKhXauESojx0okoLxWIu3m8Pp0GnrYwumGjTWwnMVq2wNPaJOUYoP_m77q2ZtVr-biYkaziXGlM5pBfM8fP/s550/Ozmulch%20petition.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bfVACtePKlM9mJEqw0XXMMzWr1LRprla4moWNO8P3mSXiMwIs1Yk1b_sg2z1CPMe43SR2_rew62DbXpVt7wPDc49SEskjf6aE9T7ckzwCPKhXauESojx0okoLxWIu3m8Pp0GnrYwumGjTWwnMVq2wNPaJOUYoP_m77q2ZtVr-biYkaziXGlM5pBfM8fP/s16000/Ozmulch%20petition.png" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ozmulch is a local family business, owned by Damien and Kristine Jensen. They have been trading across the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle community for over 20 years recycling green waste so it doesn’t go to landfill, and returning it to the environment through local projects across the region, from children’s playgrounds to water filtration systems.</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The EPA are claiming the operation is polluting the environment. The Jensen family want the NSW Minister for the Environment to intervene.<br /><br />An online petition has gathered 13,847 signatures so far to “urge the NSW Minister for the Environment to review the EPA’s decision, by working with us and not against us. Let there be open communication and allow us to show that we are a business that deeply cares for and respects the environment.”<br /></span><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.change.org/p/unfair-closure-of-small-family-green-waste-business-by-the-epa-41795023-563d-4d14-9b4e-aa03140e3c6e" target="_blank">You can sign the petition here</a></span></h4>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-51648462196076874292023-07-29T08:20:00.001+10:002023-07-29T08:20:17.975+10:00 DAs In Play 8/6/23 to 27/7/23<h4 style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The CPPA endeavours to provide a summary of active applications in our area as outlined in the table below.</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Please <a href="https://www.lakemac.com.au/Development/Planning-and-development-services/Application-Enquiry." target="_blank">consult LMCC’s website </a>for a full listing: <br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">DA = Development Application</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">BC = Building Information Certificate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">TA = Tree Assessment</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">CC = Construction Certificate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">CDC = Complying</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Development Certificate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">REF = Review Environmental Factors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">SC = Subdivision Certificate.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">MU = Mixed use</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">RFB = Residential flat Building</span></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4v9yxZaH710Zfh0o01aOnaY0WzkUsOVVEcMA6Dis-8O6OEzQdz5ATuKMWhvLk0b8yi1KAevcCNA7Tk-rJDm0rWXfFwTwGEx7JWZ77lniLUuexriBrYrEfaGOty9XzlGI3yG0MhHE3_y3SgUlhnTSqRdyqZS1MSIQxCmsUQruNNuBL_RSH8lfv88y7Xg9/s597/DAs%20x%20550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM4v9yxZaH710Zfh0o01aOnaY0WzkUsOVVEcMA6Dis-8O6OEzQdz5ATuKMWhvLk0b8yi1KAevcCNA7Tk-rJDm0rWXfFwTwGEx7JWZ77lniLUuexriBrYrEfaGOty9XzlGI3yG0MhHE3_y3SgUlhnTSqRdyqZS1MSIQxCmsUQruNNuBL_RSH8lfv88y7Xg9/s16000/DAs%20x%20550.png" title="DAs In Play 8/6/23 to 27/7/23" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-13657083344857968462023-06-12T15:59:00.000+10:002023-06-12T15:59:03.323+10:00Should developments comply with planning instruments? Site meeting 16/6/23<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMt0lE-xC0QctTxqDkPxoHFgw893VSg6h2H-fPXir57UwD06cLwZVX7idnoUtnT2pJHh4SJs0bCwU0lKi5RzN1EEtZXw6bIORlvm-XzCGbODKAnzRjhupuJmQDjCB-Fi4Kf1Li789p-sDhC8s34fPCDXofQaE2B9yPGv5yFU4J_SGfhFiU5sROUDreg/s550/114_120%20Cary%20Street_550.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihMt0lE-xC0QctTxqDkPxoHFgw893VSg6h2H-fPXir57UwD06cLwZVX7idnoUtnT2pJHh4SJs0bCwU0lKi5RzN1EEtZXw6bIORlvm-XzCGbODKAnzRjhupuJmQDjCB-Fi4Kf1Li789p-sDhC8s34fPCDXofQaE2B9yPGv5yFU4J_SGfhFiU5sROUDreg/s16000/114_120%20Cary%20Street_550.png" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />It seems an odd question to have to repeatedly consider but the proposed five-storey, twin-block development at 114-120 Cary Street, next to McDonalds, is having a Land & Environment Court <b><i>on-site reconciliation meeting at 10.30 am Friday 16 June</i></b> to explore that very question.</span><p></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e93918fd-7fff-bfb4-fc40-0e55944e773b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #00000a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Following a detailed assessment, in the absence of any additional information, Council has recommended refusal for this proposal (DA 1651/2022) </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span><span style="color: #00000a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A total of 97 submissions, comprising 66 objections and 31 in favour, were received. Given the capital value of the proposal, the Hunter & Central Coast Panel (HCCP) became the consent authority. The HCCP has also determined to refuse the application. Key concerns include bulk & scale, traffic & safety, insufficient grounds to use clause 4.6 (exception to development standards) and potential for impacts of the adjacent wetland. The applicant decided not to respond to Council's requests for further information and instead appealed the matter to the Land & Environment Court. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: #00000a; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please try to attend this meeting to demonstrate the community's interest in this proposal. A show of significant community support for appropriate and compliant development over the maximisation of profit would greatly assist the court in understanding the community’s concerns</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></span></p><br /></span>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7699338026074198560.post-18530653432439265702023-06-12T15:58:00.006+10:002023-06-12T17:30:36.262+10:00Locals doing local things very locally and CPPA AGM<span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZVclNTTZjeTXWxWTiqSpT3LU0AcS7xCChmXUgT5dPsxc4gsDjaBrLYcWtJ3JiPAtckWWu8vrpntcNviXFA5DUCSCRj0AEJ337g63yL_A9rxeNgubo2VsRwmnbpx0A--oMPfZJ8pQ2AYIDykPiSLd65DxwI2E7CS9HTJzMizAzHzd8-hobb1KMYKyKw/s592/cppa%202012_avatar.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="592" data-original-width="592" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZVclNTTZjeTXWxWTiqSpT3LU0AcS7xCChmXUgT5dPsxc4gsDjaBrLYcWtJ3JiPAtckWWu8vrpntcNviXFA5DUCSCRj0AEJ337g63yL_A9rxeNgubo2VsRwmnbpx0A--oMPfZJ8pQ2AYIDykPiSLd65DxwI2E7CS9HTJzMizAzHzd8-hobb1KMYKyKw/w200-h200/cppa%202012_avatar.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />The Coal Point Progress Association (CPPA) has been around since 1946 and built our community-owned hall in 1951 as a community space. Throughout these 77 years, local volunteer members of the community have been moving and shaking to ensure services are delivered and that our area receives an equitable share of of expenditure on Council rates. <br /><br />Volunteers have hosted events to create social connection such as Art & Flower Shows, Trash & Treasure Sales, and a Science Week event. Landcarers have been contributing efforts every week to protect the integrity of our unique local environment, home to several threatened species. Members have been maintaining our hall with regular working bees and undertaking sustainability-inspired renovations. All of this to support the cohesion of and maintain character of our bushland community.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jaUvjY4eembfiYrEubzAdxNnPFdJ_Nc8_ORjEyqGLXIGpv2srQW-znkikK0--H4houdlTJaxrTYKAC1jyS7KlU-uyG7NCOY2lOmYq684cQ4EotYH7HJIf2yGqW3ZRlLiHVxpKIReGEwbvuWHg7pTB6tyUMVjFrKMdn7qVTvTNkKnMSaohAhOTA77bw/s640/_AGM%20%202023%20(640%20%C3%97%20200px).png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="640" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jaUvjY4eembfiYrEubzAdxNnPFdJ_Nc8_ORjEyqGLXIGpv2srQW-znkikK0--H4houdlTJaxrTYKAC1jyS7KlU-uyG7NCOY2lOmYq684cQ4EotYH7HJIf2yGqW3ZRlLiHVxpKIReGEwbvuWHg7pTB6tyUMVjFrKMdn7qVTvTNkKnMSaohAhOTA77bw/s320/_AGM%20%202023%20(640%20%C3%97%20200px).png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b>On Monday 19th June, 7-8pm, the Annual General Meeting of the CPPA is being held online. </b>The time and format have been chosen to better enable any community members who would like to be involved in the organisation but who have been prevented from participating previously, to attend. If there is interest in the later meeting time the new committee can discuss a suitable time to meet. The AGM Agenda was publicised in the May Chronicle and <a href="https://coalpointprogress.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-cppa-annual-general-meeting-agm-is.html" target="_blank">can be viewed here</a> and below.<br /><br />The nature of volunteering has changed over the years of the CPPA’s existence. As gender no longer defines work options, and work becomes more flexible people’s interest in volunteering has also changed. The CPPA is keen to enhance opportunities for community members to volunteer. <br /><br />Whilst the majority of the current committee have expressed interest in renominating, new faces and new ideas would be very welcome. On our committee wish list are people to assist in organising social events that utilise the hall and a hall maintenance coordinator. The latter role has been carried out by Ian Dennison who is standing down from the committee. We’re also on the lookout for a volunteer auditor to review our annual accounts. <br /><br /><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcscemvrzMvH9aACUO7ghMwfGC1oSfjYOkn" target="_blank">To attend the AGM please register via zoom</a><br /><br /></span><h3 style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; margin: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Agenda of Annual General Meeting of the CPPA</span></h3><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;">Monday 19th June , 7pm via Zoom<br /><ol><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Acknowledgement of Country</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Attendance & Apologies</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_FH1FRosBFwVszSwfz3O5wmU09iZJCd/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">Confirmation of minutes of Annual General Meeting held 26/6/22</a></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Review of actions from previous AGM</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Motion: To amend the Constitution Part 2- Membership, Section 8 to read: <br /><i>A member of the association must pay to the association an annual membership fee. The amount of the fee will be determined by the committee from time to time.<br />For existing members, the fee for each financial year is due by 31 March of that year. For new applicants the fee is due on application to join the association, but where an application is approved after 1 October the fee paid will cover the balance of the current year plus the full following year.</i></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_0q4bExLsLjUdN6mdcJogl3jgG7mDyQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">President’s Report</a></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_0q4bExLsLjUdN6mdcJogl3jgG7mDyQ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Treasurer’s Report</a></li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Questions to the Committee/Motions</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Appointment of Auditor</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Nomination of Returning Officer</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Election of Office Bearers and up to 6 other Committee members</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Confirmation of Public Officer</li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Close of meeting</li></ol></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k_ekJMr_iPp9kjAuzyVRN0dXYWSGb5Iv/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=106638023412266414580&rtpof=true&sd=true" style="color: #7b6333; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">A nomination form is available</a> for financial members to join the Committee</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><h2 style="text-align: center;"><i>So what does the Coal Point Progress Association do? </i></h2><h3 style="text-align: center;"><i>Here are some excerpts from the annual report which will be formally presented at the AGM.</i></h3><div><i><br /></i></div></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Thank you to our Members and Volunteers</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Progress Association is indebted to all the volunteers who give their time and skills to undertake community projects and to the members, whose support is vital for the organisation to be able to represent community views. <br /><br />To all the volunteers who are the backbone of the CPPA thank you for managing hall bookings, undertaking hall maintenance, distributing newsletters, supporting social events, sharing photographs, massaging data, providing local insights, proffering professional expertise and landcaring our biodiverse bushland.<br /><br />Thank you to the members of the community who have donated dollars to support our various activities; the Toronto Lions for their support of our kitchen repairs, the donors who give regularly to ensure the Chronicle can continue to be more widely distributed, and those that add a few extra dollars with their membership, it is very much appreciated.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Progress Hall</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GsUExC8UY4UW0saNSjPH6_A2Ypoz5X_-hd3o1gm0sWmWL8f-RCsgkbSU6KuEZ_XQvTfDpA6BY8EW82r3qtxOiR_UIn4DxsZpZD46lx_vTGccXApZzFyXfM4Jo2tQMTTE3MHvmQJgHsXI0zHnqaN9K3Ia2LvlScVeTNivZ-AVgw7nmJZ_CR6isHljHw/s483/hall%20fb%20post.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="483" data-original-width="383" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GsUExC8UY4UW0saNSjPH6_A2Ypoz5X_-hd3o1gm0sWmWL8f-RCsgkbSU6KuEZ_XQvTfDpA6BY8EW82r3qtxOiR_UIn4DxsZpZD46lx_vTGccXApZzFyXfM4Jo2tQMTTE3MHvmQJgHsXI0zHnqaN9K3Ia2LvlScVeTNivZ-AVgw7nmJZ_CR6isHljHw/s320/hall%20fb%20post.png" width="254" /></a></div>The Hall bookings are coordinated by Cath Fairs who has made the job her own and added promotional flair to the position. <br /><br />We have had a number of new one-off hires, including a wedding. We have also had some success with the hall being used for workshop-based activities such as Yoga/mindfulness, whole day sessions and a TAFE group. <br /><br />We have lost two long-term hirers for a variety of reasons. One was due to an increase in business, requiring them to access a larger hall. The positive feedback from the hirer was that the hall is a great location to trial or set up an emerging based group or activity. The other was because the hall did not meet their needs. The hirer felt that a regular cleaning service for the hall is needed, which does not fit within our current budget and is likely to be more expensive than the revenue-generated from hiring. <br /><br />Minimal advertising for hall hire has occurred during the second half of the financial year, due to repairs being undertaken in the hall, which runs the risk of impacting on the usability of the hall for some hirers. An advertising campaign to promote hall usage will be undertaken once hall renovations have been finalised or plans formalised.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFSsbkUZu7qArWuMmF4udFIRR0mn-Vx0NuRVUzL0NOOXy--aly4jhAJy7Hq1O4A-34d9IyOwSlhyCIQOXb0cgB2Xv1tz7ztSY8fZE-meFPxbF1fRqmZ7gRLtlnERj1_2sK8wMzSjNly2rYJleSkWD4tLR15zDjbnzbg2Kwubh8KQhWweIzP-KV4vRuQ/s502/termite%20crew1.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="375" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFSsbkUZu7qArWuMmF4udFIRR0mn-Vx0NuRVUzL0NOOXy--aly4jhAJy7Hq1O4A-34d9IyOwSlhyCIQOXb0cgB2Xv1tz7ztSY8fZE-meFPxbF1fRqmZ7gRLtlnERj1_2sK8wMzSjNly2rYJleSkWD4tLR15zDjbnzbg2Kwubh8KQhWweIzP-KV4vRuQ/s320/termite%20crew1.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />Though our application for a Community Building Partnerships grant to improve storage, renovate the bathrooms to improve accessibility and address the discovery of a rather significant termite infestation was unsuccessful, we were successful in applying for a smaller $8000 donation from the Eraring Site Community Support program using the fully-scoped proposal we had prepared. <br /><br />Ian Dennison and a trusty band of volunteers, identified the scope of the termite damage in the kitchen and have prepared the area for the professionals to perform their magic.<br /><br />The landcare team have recently planted the roadside bank in front of the hall with natives -Lomandra, pigface and a prostrate Banksia - to reduce the need for maintenance mowing on steep slopes, next to Skye Point Road.<br /><br />The CPPA changed energy providers from Powershop (which had been taken over by Shell) to Diamond Energy which has the best ‘green credentials’ and aligns with the CPPA’s sustainability objectives.<br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Communication & Advocacy</span></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Development Applications</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />Updates for current development applications were listed on the back page of each edition of the Chronicle. Submissions by the CPPA were lodged for<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">DA 2075/2021 44-46 Brighton Avenue</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">and DA1651/2022 114-120 Cary St Toronto </span></li></ul><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Submissions lodged by the CPPA:</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Follow up naming of two unnamed public reserves to ‘Tiirabeynba’ and ‘Nikinba’</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">LMCC Dogs in Open Space Strategy</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Gurranba Reserve - ongoing erosion due to informal car movements, seeking a solution and an update on the plans for the reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nominations for Blue Plaques NSW- submitted and successful.</span></li></ul></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advocacy</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">Signatory to Open letter to Hon Dr Jim Chalmers on the sale of Vales Point Power station</span></li></ul></span><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEYNAWJ9hyVgBvm1vPSYduls9IiguNfLk95If9_HIZB6x0VBsY6XqWxzswE22vCJeOc6-RhV6jasehnuKXX5uHh3LHR-wJcIEPxUpyKQuFVShWbrgDwjR8ZHjpo3AkW-cXLufHY5hsT8j5wy2sMk1R01TWwyQY_IwTEWnV99Pg_bgcj8SmXtuLcTrUw/s608/chronicle%20banner.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="304" data-original-width="608" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWEYNAWJ9hyVgBvm1vPSYduls9IiguNfLk95If9_HIZB6x0VBsY6XqWxzswE22vCJeOc6-RhV6jasehnuKXX5uHh3LHR-wJcIEPxUpyKQuFVShWbrgDwjR8ZHjpo3AkW-cXLufHY5hsT8j5wy2sMk1R01TWwyQY_IwTEWnV99Pg_bgcj8SmXtuLcTrUw/s320/chronicle%20banner.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Chronicle</span></h2><span style="font-family: verdana;">There were nine editions (322-330) of The Chronicle produced in the past year. These were hand delivered to 2370 households in Coal Point, Carey Bay, Kilaben Bay and sections of Toronto by21 volunteers. A donation drive has been running to support the expanded distribution with the $1000 raised covering much of the printing costs for the Kilaben Bay -Toronto areas.<br /><br />Suzanne Pritchard produces the newsletter from articles sourced from members of TASNG, TAG, local groups, and members of the community. It is formatted for print and web along with an e-newsletter version emailed to the CPPA members and network. The social media outlets are the CPPA, TAG and TASNG Facebook pages.<br /><br />The topics which attracted the most interest according to the website analytics included the new Flight paths over Toronto (23/7/22), the DA at 114-120 Cary Street (23/7/22) and The Toronto Foreshore Town Green update (24/9/23). Regular updates were provided on the activities of TAG, TASNG, Landcare, Neighbours Noticing Nature, Council’s Plans, and their strategies that were open for community comment and DAs In Play.<br /><br />The website had 4134 users, 4070 of whom were new and 7692 views, providing an opportunity to share local information beyond the reach of the printed newsletter.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujg3qDhCDCZ5uv0RywCg43w_09kTy-nKCmvYk2YUbZjCDWK_DwW0Rwp_7vlPqxS2B9FZjjKbP3iznp8S8y8QVboHA3UnBF_wLp3vtrooxsWp9pO0BzyXbmVANQb6RV7nQV_gqljsZThQu88oh4VYeMunpL545VG46oWsH008MjW7Z2hhXSzGzBpj-0g/s485/Anzac%20fb%20post.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="427" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujg3qDhCDCZ5uv0RywCg43w_09kTy-nKCmvYk2YUbZjCDWK_DwW0Rwp_7vlPqxS2B9FZjjKbP3iznp8S8y8QVboHA3UnBF_wLp3vtrooxsWp9pO0BzyXbmVANQb6RV7nQV_gqljsZThQu88oh4VYeMunpL545VG46oWsH008MjW7Z2hhXSzGzBpj-0g/s320/Anzac%20fb%20post.png" width="282" /></a></div><br />The Progress Association’s Facebook page has 604 followers (up from 562 last year) and 538 likes (up from 495 last year). Facebook users are 73% women and 27% men. Most of the posts are articles posted from the Chronicle website, it is another avenue to connect with the community when immediacy and reach is required. <br /><br />A sample of posts from the past three months saw the early morning ANZAC day post reach 912 people, the ‘hall all dressed up for a wedding’ reaching 384 people, Landcare posts proving popular and reaching 150+ people, and posts with links to the bushland gardening resources (184) along our local wildlife carer’s details (247) also demonstrated interest among the community for our local environmental pursuits. <br /><br />The sponsorship spaces were well subscribed throughout the year with only one space in the eight additions not being sponsored and complimentarily filled by Catherine Wroe, our local wildlife carer.</span><div><span><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">S<b><i>incere thanks to our enduring and regular Chronicle sponsors:</i></b> Matthew Cook Plumbing, Ross McGrath Electrical, Westlakes Trophies & Engraving, Carey Bay Cellars, RA Mackay Yacht Brokerage, The Jetty Man, Triggs Motors, Shields Auto Repairs, Burrell’s Landscape Supplies, Altitude Real Estate, Toronto Electrical Contractors, Ozone Sails & Rails, Shane’s Seafood, The Boulevarde Denture Clinic, Kevin Edden Building, Latina body by Julz, Carey Bay Servo, Anne Davies, The Goods Café, Carey Bay Laundry & Ironing and Carey Bay Servo.<br /><br /><b><i>Thanks are also given to the Chronicle Crew.</i></b> Tony and Barbara Dynon, Harvey Mitchell and Nico Marcar for coordinating the delivery and the deliverers, Robyn & John Gill, Nicole Haigh, Dianne Onslow, Jenell & Noel Heslop, Heather McRae, Tony & Bernie Lowther, Ian Dennison, Nico & Chris Marcar, Sue Burrough, Lois Simpson, Steve Dewar, Rod Mellor, Howard Dick, Robyn & Roy Garrett, Andrea Gill, Jennifer Wood, Maryanne & Lindsay Cartwright and Bob & Linda Ireland.<br /><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Activities of the Association</span></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Toronto Area Sustainable Group (TASNG)<br /></span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EwyG8xre5HAXSqrPSIKNxqKWikSciPii-bnq5OUsUPmVrtWqUzyC3cuBL4-4jM6dWcVXEUyWORdD6wVLY1plC2PpCorQFNhoWLYabtnY7oWQjk6Hn74UCIRhN0uuJfH1aX3Wpm-YB6-3YYcnPYJmoncCGXBxSAAkgAw_1fMaLa5g9JjyvJNMA5Pnkw/s1177/carboot%20sale.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="857" data-original-width="1177" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EwyG8xre5HAXSqrPSIKNxqKWikSciPii-bnq5OUsUPmVrtWqUzyC3cuBL4-4jM6dWcVXEUyWORdD6wVLY1plC2PpCorQFNhoWLYabtnY7oWQjk6Hn74UCIRhN0uuJfH1aX3Wpm-YB6-3YYcnPYJmoncCGXBxSAAkgAw_1fMaLa5g9JjyvJNMA5Pnkw/s320/carboot%20sale.png" width="320" /></a></div>The CPPA’s collaborative relationship with the TASNG continues by supporting and promoting our shared values via the Chronicle, collaborating on funding applications and projects and extending the Chronicle distribution to cover the TASNG boundaries. <br /><br />A major collaboration this past year was the Community Car Boot sale which saw 40 car boot sellers set up in October on the first sunny weekend for a while. The numbers of community members present were fewer than anticipated, possibly due to a clash on the weekend with the Coal Point School fete. The concept was seen as a good one and the logistics and site capacity proved to be suitable for such an event in the future.<br /><br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Toronto Action Group</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;">The CPPA continues to be an active member of the Toronto Action Group, a coalition of local community groups and residents that emerged to champion a community-focussed outcome for the Toronto foreshore.<br /><br />There have not been regular meetings this past year as the Toronto Foreshore masterplan rolls out.<br /></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Landcare</span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w6jicICP6T2lq2PjgUIm3Ong6LBhAdPrRZhibWxglXwSqKxrKeEPJZ-QLMB6f7-vi_PGB7QXj-MXJebeSlOoNJE2EJcEPY2jV5YCLFH487ad-DQrQJc1IWcLvApbJbr4-bESl1aO5PDH_a_f5OB-t_dkWVeFzVc68F4dehTZOdEAo_29Bx_gVKrj7w/s1187/landcare%20awards.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="770" data-original-width="1187" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-w6jicICP6T2lq2PjgUIm3Ong6LBhAdPrRZhibWxglXwSqKxrKeEPJZ-QLMB6f7-vi_PGB7QXj-MXJebeSlOoNJE2EJcEPY2jV5YCLFH487ad-DQrQJc1IWcLvApbJbr4-bESl1aO5PDH_a_f5OB-t_dkWVeFzVc68F4dehTZOdEAo_29Bx_gVKrj7w/s320/landcare%20awards.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Landcare crew of 4-8 regulars gathered every Thursday when it wasn’t raining, 8am-noon, to enjoy the company of like-minded locals, engage in physical activity, and regenerate our biodiverse bushland.<br /><br />The committed landcare crew consists of Lois Simpson, Rod Mellor, Wendy Davidson, Harvey Mitchell, Kath Gall, Nico Marcar, Roslyn Cornish, Nicole Haigh, Suzanne Pritchard, Craig Dewick, Jenny Rome, with several other semi-regular visitors. <br /><br />Several of our team were recognised for their efforts at the Lake Macquarie Landcare Environmental Excellence in Landcare Awards. <br /><br />Local Legend Awards for a Landcarer who has made a regular and colossal contribution for more than two years were bestowed upon Rod Mellor and Nico Marcar.<br /><br />Wendy Davidson was honoured with the Carl Fulton Memorial Community Education Award for spreading the Landcare ethic within the community.<br /><br />Our local landcare leader, the amazing Lois Simpson, was awarded with the John Hughson ‘Soaring with the Eagles’ Award for a Landcarer who has made a regionally significant contribution but also is a local champion, educator and has been around for 20 years.<br /><br />During the 2022 calendar year, only 250 plants were planted, a tribute to the natural resilience of many of the sites where once the weed threats are removed the natives re-emerge. <br /><br />During 2022, despite a lot of rain, 42 landcaring sessions garnered 935 hours (859 hours last year) of on-ground endeavours by the dedicated team. <br /><br />Our Landcare Team cares for 10 local reserves with ‘a guardian’ allocated to plan and coordinate the activities for the landcare session, and generally keep an eye of the reserve. <br /><br />The approximate percentage of time spent at each reserve during 2022 was<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQS3A6mZm82RVgazMMkw1RBXOAxha1Bg7poryKN1oWaEfqSF7TRXLvxtBAyrpFU6tu0C0NkZEAiskhm-kMnrniR9VzJzrsDqQFHrXHJWesWA9ZyvvwD4SHG5BaGoS5uTUjoD1D6c6F5Pdub_fUH1glti5hg8dhMhO4G4FHHzJDny-wWqY403G-2r2fA/s1352/Stansfield%20reserve.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1352" data-original-width="944" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQS3A6mZm82RVgazMMkw1RBXOAxha1Bg7poryKN1oWaEfqSF7TRXLvxtBAyrpFU6tu0C0NkZEAiskhm-kMnrniR9VzJzrsDqQFHrXHJWesWA9ZyvvwD4SHG5BaGoS5uTUjoD1D6c6F5Pdub_fUH1glti5hg8dhMhO4G4FHHzJDny-wWqY403G-2r2fA/s320/Stansfield%20reserve.png" width="223" /></a></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">2% at Ambrose St</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">16% at Burnage Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">25% at Puntei Creek Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">15% at Gurranba Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">14% at Hampton St Link</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">5% Kilibinbin- (Laycock St South)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">9% at Stansfield Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">2% at Threlkeld Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">8% at the West Ridges</span></li><li><span style="font-family: verdana;">2% at Yarul Reserve </span></li></ul></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Treasurer's Report</span></h3><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Financial report will be presented at the AGM and the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_0q4bExLsLjUdN6mdcJogl3jgG7mDyQ/view?usp=sharing">complete Annual Report is available to download.</a></span><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Coal Point Progress Associationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15765210586813359834noreply@blogger.com0