Lake Macquarie business chambers have expressed concern about Council's plan to strip graffiti removal funding
Currently Council gives money to town centers to assist in the removal of graffiti however, Lake Macquarie Council says it is capable of dealing with graffiti swiftly without the program.
Business owner are worried the responsibility will fall on them
Belmont and Charleston Chambers of Commerce Business Developer, Jenny Barrie, says business are very concerned.
"Council has the juvenile justice and they often use local volunteers to do clean up, so it's sort of like a group project but once the chambers are not able administrate, it relies back on council to do all the work. It is a real problem... that needs a collective group to work together on continuously."
Monday 31 March 2014
End of bush fire season
The Hunter Valley Rural Fire Service is celebrating the end of a hectic bush fire season today
The end of the 2013-2014 season means permits are no longer required to do any burning in the open however residents of Singleton, Branxton, Musswellbrook and Denman still require permits from Fire and Rescue NSW
Super Intendant Paul Jones, from the Hunter Valley RFS says the Hunter Valley has a longer bush fire season than other parts of NSW
"Conditions were drier and we also had a number of lightening storms go trough the area that created fires in remote areas that required substantial effort to contain, so yeah, a bit busier than normal but we expect that in the Hunter Valley it's a very fire prone area."
Super Intendant Jones warns that residents still need to be wary, "they should be using the cooler weather and the more moister weather to make sure that their properties are well prepared, manage their assets protection zones around their assets, do any required burning off that they need to do, the RFS is more than happy to assist with that".
The end of the 2013-2014 season means permits are no longer required to do any burning in the open however residents of Singleton, Branxton, Musswellbrook and Denman still require permits from Fire and Rescue NSW
Super Intendant Paul Jones, from the Hunter Valley RFS says the Hunter Valley has a longer bush fire season than other parts of NSW
"Conditions were drier and we also had a number of lightening storms go trough the area that created fires in remote areas that required substantial effort to contain, so yeah, a bit busier than normal but we expect that in the Hunter Valley it's a very fire prone area."
Super Intendant Jones warns that residents still need to be wary, "they should be using the cooler weather and the more moister weather to make sure that their properties are well prepared, manage their assets protection zones around their assets, do any required burning off that they need to do, the RFS is more than happy to assist with that".
Thursday 27 March 2014
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Friday 21 March 2014
Hunter Expressway Set To Open
State and Federal politicians have joined mayors and councillors at a dedication ceremony this morning for the M-15 Hunter Expressway.
More than 10,000 people have worked on the construction of the $1.7 billion, 40 kilometre road from SEAHAMPTON to BRANXTON since the project began in 2010.
The original cost of the project was put at $180 million when it first received Commonwealth funding in 1997, but the price tag continually blew out as the state government dragged it's feet over planning for the road as it became a political football with their federal counterparts.
The community will be able to walk or ride on the road tomorrow morning before it opens to traffic tomorrow night.
Click on photos below to enlarge.
More than 10,000 people have worked on the construction of the $1.7 billion, 40 kilometre road from SEAHAMPTON to BRANXTON since the project began in 2010.
The original cost of the project was put at $180 million when it first received Commonwealth funding in 1997, but the price tag continually blew out as the state government dragged it's feet over planning for the road as it became a political football with their federal counterparts.
The community will be able to walk or ride on the road tomorrow morning before it opens to traffic tomorrow night.
Click on photos below to enlarge.
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| The M-15 Hunter Expressway looking south towards Mount Sugarloaf |
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| NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss at this morning's dedication ceremony |
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| The plaque unveiled at the ceremony |
Thursday 20 March 2014
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Tuesday 18 March 2014
Council reviews comunity childcare centres arangements
The future arrangements for five community childcare centres located on council-owned property will be debated next week
The proposed option of leasing the land to existing centres would allow council to scale recovery of it's cost over time, as well a providing a direct relationship between the rent and the number of places at each centre.
Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, says the plan will secure the future of the centres.
"The recommendation is that we lease to the [community] groups so all the five community childcare centres on council owned land and council owned buildings. We need try and get some commerciality (sic) into this," Cr McCloy said.
Cr McCloy said that in the real world Childcare businesses had to buy their own land and pay for the building.
"I think this is a very fair proposal to these community groups they don't have to buy the land they don't have to build the building they just have to pay some rent and maintain the building."
Cr McCloy hopes the plan will allow the Childcare centres to secure places.
The proposed option of leasing the land to existing centres would allow council to scale recovery of it's cost over time, as well a providing a direct relationship between the rent and the number of places at each centre.
Newcastle Lord Mayor, Jeff McCloy, says the plan will secure the future of the centres.
"The recommendation is that we lease to the [community] groups so all the five community childcare centres on council owned land and council owned buildings. We need try and get some commerciality (sic) into this," Cr McCloy said.
Cr McCloy said that in the real world Childcare businesses had to buy their own land and pay for the building.
"I think this is a very fair proposal to these community groups they don't have to buy the land they don't have to build the building they just have to pay some rent and maintain the building."
Cr McCloy hopes the plan will allow the Childcare centres to secure places.
Monday 17 March 2014
Raymond Terrace road upgrade
Motorists traveling between Thornton and Maitland can expect a safer journey thanks to an upgrade to Raymond Terrace road
Work on a $3.1million upgrade began yesterday and will include improvements such as median stripes and safety barriers
The upgrade is expected to be completed by October, in the mean time motorist should expect delays and a reduced speed limit during work hours.
Work will be carried out between 7am and 6pm weekdays and 8am and 1pm on Saturdays
New Pulse for Anna Bay
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| Artists impression of The Pulse, Gan Gan Road Anna Bay |
Port Stephens council has announced a $19million entrainment
complex for Anna Bay.
Located on Gan Gan Road the complex, called ‘The Pulse’,
promises to be a world class entertainment venue with areas for artists and
musicians as well as a restaurant-style dining area and a play area for children.
The complex also boat three interactive cinema’s with are
expected to be a draw card for locals and visitors alike.
“You can get married in Paris, visit Las Vegas, you can go
for a spaceship ride,” Port Stephens Mayor Bruce MacKenzie said, “there will be
educational facilities for school children and it’s a great addition to our
tourist empire.”
Mr MacKenzie said he believes the complex will provide “quite
a considerable amount of employment” for locals, particularly young people.
“Anything that creates jobs and provides employment, especially
for young people, I am 150% behind,” he said.
As well as the theatres the complex will include merchandise
area, food and drink premises and retail outlets.
Friday 14 March 2014
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