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January 2011 Council Meetings

January 28th, 2011

Well for me the highlight of this weeks Council meeting was the go ahead to undertake our trial sand pushing at two sites in Hervey Bay. I hope we can do the pushes prior to the Feb high tides and that they work. The sand will be more or less sacrificial sand in that it is expected that over time it will wash away but if we can programme annual sand pushes then hopefully this will preserve the frontal sand dunes from any further erosion from ‘normal’ weather. I’m not sure there is much we can do in the short term to protect the coast if a cyclone happens our way however. But Council has asked our staff to prepare more applications as other areas along our foreshore have different State Legislation effecting them so I’m interested in how these applications will be handled by the relevant state agencies. We should know soon…

Also yesterday we received a petition signed by about 1500 residents opposed to any road or cafe site along the Pt Vernon foreshore. I already supported the no more development position at the previous Council meeting when the proposal was initially presented to Council, and I will continue to support a natural landscape for our foreshore. I look forward to the residents receiving a clear response from Council via the soon to be completed response to the petition. It was great to hear from so many people and I am glad that there is so much care and concern for our beautiful foreshore.

Also we heard a plea from residents to protect the Arkarra Tea Gardens site from residential development. It was asked of Council that it considers using the Enviro levy funds to possibly do this. I am still very sad that this beautiful facility could be closed forever.

Council also approved some further residential development in Eli Waters but conditioned the developer to construct Rosentreter Lane to join with the Burrum Heads Rd. The traffic problems in this area will only get worse as development continues and while I believe the new road is needed to provide alternative access besides Ibis Blvd to residents of Eli Waters, I dont think overall traffic congestion will be eased.

Councillors also voted to maintain our current pay level. Rather than accept the tribunal recommendation of a percentage increase in salary the majority of Councillors decided to lower our percentage increase so that together with the reduction in amalgamation loading we will remain on the remuneration level that we have been receiving the last 12 months. I believe this is a sensible outcome as in these tough times it would seem greedy to be accepting more money from the public purse. However I hope residents take into consideration the actual total renumeration Councillors receive. We receive expenses on top of our ‘salary” and there is quite a variation in what expenses we are all incurring. So while a Councillor may decide he or she doesn’t want to accept a pay rise (which is obviously what many voters want to hear), I hope that these same voters take the time to look at the total costs incurred by Councillors (available via our Annual Report)  not just the ‘wages’ of their elected members. I am trying to reduce my own expenses further by using my own home phone for most telephone calls to residents etc, reduce printing, reduce travelling by car pooling etc. I am aware that my income is public money and while I believe a decent level of renumeration is needed to ensure Councillor candidates do have  a level of professional expertise and experience  in dealing with complex budgets and policy development etc, I acknowledge that we receive a decent salary and should be thankful for it and respectful of it.

Lastly please take the time to write to Council about what you want or don’t want in our new Local Laws. Even if you don’t want to read the long documents that are the new draft Laws you can write to say that you want more or less dog walking areas. More emphasis on noise constraints and overgrown alotment rules. So it is time to think about how many chooks we should be allowed to keep, where can we park or not park, should we have compulsory desexing for cats and dogs, ban circus animals etc, etc. Meetings are being held next week and the week after to help assist you with this process so feel free to come along and Have Your Say or just listen and learn. Details are on the Council web site. Cheers, Sue

Blog Attacked!

December 16th, 2010

I was surprised that in yesterdays Council Meeting Cr Muckan raised the issue of limiting the ability of any Councillor to operate a private blog. Cr Dalgleish supported some of Cr Muckans comments and made negative comments about blogs in general and Councillor blogs specifically. Apparently the problem as far as I can tell for Cr Muckan is that blogs contain personal comment about people and blurs the lines between a Councillors responsibilities as a Councillor versus a Councillors ability to express a personal opinion. Apparently there is some concern that I regurgitate public Council meetings and write about why I vote the way I do etc. I couldn’t help but believe the focus of the debate was directed at me as I am, to my knowledge, the only Fraser Coast Councillor with an active blog at this time.

I try to ensure that this blog maintains a standard where personal criticism is avoided and that topics and comments are focussed on issues not personalities. I also believe that many people can’t attend Council meetings for various reasons and that I should be free to write about Council meetings as long as I stick to facts and to the Councillor Code of Conduct and Local Government Act provisions etc.

I like using this blog as a communication tool. But it is a double edged sword as I suffer criticism for the things I sometimes write and can find my words coming back to haunt me well after they have been written. The fact that I can sometimes change my mind and that not every word we speak should alays be taken literally is sometimes forgotten. But I stand by what I say (I don’t go back and remove it from the blog when criticised) and defend the right of all politicians to speak frankly and forthrightly about life in general and their political life also. I am glad to report that freedom of speech was supported by the majority of Councillors and that my blog and other blogs live to blog another day. We did also adopt an amended Media Relations/Communications policy. (I forget its actual name…).

Yesterday saw the approval of the club house at Urangan, the Optus tower on the Bruce Highway, the Priority Infrastructure areas designated and sent on to the State Government, the Council draft submission to the Draft Regional Plan endorsed and discounts given to developers for shovel ready projects as well as two small developments being granted variations to their approvals. We also endorsed the process to propose to adopt the new Local Laws. I really hope that the community gets involved with the Local Law process and provides comment about them when they are released for comment. The Laws are very important as they regulate many of the activities that residents undertake during our day to day activities so it will be a matter of having your say or accepting what Council adopts. Public submissions will be called for early next year.

Well off to the Post Office finally…and to meet and listen to a State Government Minister this morning in Maryborough. Take care, Sue

Last Council Meeting 2010

December 14th, 2010

Phew what a year… I cannot believe how little time is left to get my cards posted and presents wrapped and posted…. But to Council.

The last meeting is a Special Meeting with the aim to ensure we address any important  issues prior to the holiday break and as such we have several items to consider.

First up we have the Local Laws review which continues the process for Council to adopt new regional based Local Laws. We will have fewer Laws that cover the issues previously managed by more but ‘smaller’ Laws. So a broader approach is the way forward. Then we will consider two applications for discounts under the shovel ready scheme which provides discounts to developers. Next is a report on a proposed Optus Tower at Glenorchy with a recommendation to refuse it followed by an application for an indoor recreation facility at Southern Cross Circuit, Urangan. This is for clubrooms for a motorcycle club. Recommended approval with conditions.

Confidentially we discuss a draft Priority Infrastructure Plan for Hervey Bay, as well as draft PIP RICS for Maryborough, Tiaro and Woocoo. A local Heritage Register, Eli Waters structure planning progress, submissions to the Draft WBBRP are also listed. Then we have two requests as a result of development decisions. Just a reminder that while these reports may be confidential our decisions including voting is done in open Council.

Due to me needing to rush out the door 10 minutes ago this is a very brief post. Take care and do perse the agenda via the Council web site if you require more detail. Take care, Sue

Council latest

December 10th, 2010

Sorry to everyone for not posting more frequently but I’m simply struggling to keep up with the workload and events at this time of year. This weeks two Council Meetings also required a considerable amount of reading and it was a longer day than usual on Wednesday with two back to back long meetings. It still amazes me how tiring mental activity can be compared to more physical activity. But I’m making excuses and rambling on a bit so I’d “better get on with it.”

FORESHORE – Councillor Dalgleish used the opportunity of ratifying the previous Committee resolutions to ask Council not to adopt the Committee Resolution re the foreshore. So we had another debate, this time with the full Council in attendance. The majority of Councillors decided to accept the Capital Works recommendations that had been presented to Council via the staff. I voted against this report alongside Crs McNeven and Hawes and Harris. My reason for voting against is that the projects include some actions that I simply find impossible to support. I attempted to amend the recommendation to have the proposed roadway alongside the beach at Pt Vernon, the proposed cafe site and the sealed carparks removed from the listed proposed works. (Note to Jim.. yes Jim I do know how to amend motions and often do so). However my amendment failed to gain enough support. So Council will now consider these proposed works prior to budget time. It seems not all of us want to preserve the peaceful natural foreshore that we currently enjoy but feel a need to ‘improve it’.

BEACH EROSION – I moved a motion that Council apply to the relevant authorities to ask for permission to undertake sand pushes and fallen tree removal or relocation along our entire coastline adjacent to urban development. The reason for this is that I think we are all tired of the advice we are receiving that the State Government Ministers would support such an application even while the Fisheries policies imply that we would not be granted approval in areas in particular like Burrum Heads and Toogoom etc where we have Fish Habitat designated areas. I am also very frustrated with the delays to our SEMP process (we are awaiting advice from the State Govt re our Erosion Prone Area widths)  and reckon it is time that this Council tested the State Government Legislation. If we are refused permission then we can address the reasons why via lobbying for changes to ‘the rules’. I was very pleased that all Councillors totally agree with this approach and that the motion was supported unanimously.

CULTURAL CENTRE (Hervey Bay)- Council did NOT decide to build an entire centre capable of seating 1000 people to be completed by the end of next year as reported in the media. Rather we decide to progress the concept of a multi use centre and develop designs in order to start lobbying for funding. It is envisaged that a completed centre would take several years to complete and be constructed in stages dependant on available funding. The first stage of the proposed centre would include a Gallery and yes this part of the project needs to go ahead as soon as possible to ensure we retain and use the funding (over a million bucks) already promised to us. Council also has been trying to extend the Hervey Bay Library for about 15 years now and a new Gallery will facilitate this process. Existing Library services will extend into the current Gallery space.

DIVISIONS – The Electoral Commission (I think it is them…) has recommended that Councils with over 30k voters divide their Council area into divisions. This would see a return to one Councillor being elected to represent a specific area with all Councillors having a relative equal number of constituents to represent. I believe this is what the majority of the community want so I am happy to support this recommendation. We will await and see what eventuates with interest.

Council also received an extensive report which assesses our progress in relation to our Corporate and Operational Plans. This report measures our progress and is a great opportunity to acquaint yourself with all the things that Council does. It demonstrates the huge range of services, activities and construction projects big and small that Council undertakes and an interesting and informative read.

Council appointed Mr Tony McRae a local business man to the Widelinx Board and we received the Wide Bay Water Corporation Quarterly and Annual Reports.

The Community and Development Committee Meeting included a Council supported request to provide an infrastructure discount to a developer which I voted against. I continue to vote against extending discounts to development as I believe that the shortfall to Council as a result of these discounts will have to be eventually recouped via General Rates and I am very concerned about ever increasing rates charges. Councillors also voted to support changed plans for a multi unit development on the banks of the Mary River in Lennox St. I disagreed with this also.

I am sure there was more I should tell you about but I had better tackle my overflowing inbox now. Take care and see you at the Dingo Day tomorrow evening. Sue

Our Famous and Fabulous Foreshore etc

December 2nd, 2010

Yesterday Councillors (only 8 of us were there) made decisions on several issues, one of the most contentious being the foreshore actions review.

Contrary to some media coverage Councillors did vote to adopt the reviewed actions as presented to us by Council staff. The review lists and assesses the activities to be undertaken along our coastline. There was little to argue about or debate in relation to this report. However Council officers also provided another report which included a ‘wish list’ of other possible capital works projects etc that have never yet been discussed with our community. This report was noted by Council and I expect that we will have further debate on it. I put a motion to Council asking for a further report on these proposed Capital Improvement Plans but the motion lapsed for want of a seconder. I personally wasn’t prepared to ‘endorse’ this report because I disagreed with some of the proposals within it. The main issues that concerned me was a proposed ‘one way road’ from the Pines area heading North towards The Gables alongside the beach through our grassed parkland. There was also a proposed cafe opposite Kelly St, Pt Vernon. There were several new ‘sealed’ carparks proposed also. So it was only this part of the report that the majority of Councillors didn’t want to ‘endorse’ yesterday. The Councillors who voted to adopt the actions review and to note the Capital Improvement Plans were myself Cr McNeven, Hawes and Harris. Against this were Crs Muckan, Dalgleish, Arthur and Hovard. As Chair Cr Harris used her casting vote to support the non endorsement of the proposed capital improvement plans.

So.. maintenance and weeding etc will continue along our foreshore as per the current adopted Foreshore Plan and an emphasis on volunteers is also encouraged so we can better manage weeds etc. The foreshore recently has received a new waterpark and the brand new ‘all abilities playground’. I’m satisfied with that amount of spending on the Hervey Bay foreshore at this time and feel our Council funds can be best spent on maintaining and improving what we have. I certainly don’t want a new road or a new cafe at Pt Vernon. The existing cafes are doing it tough enough without increased competition. Lets spend our limited funds on other worthy projects throughout our region.

Please don’t believe everything you read in the Chronicle. The Chronicle has limited space and by its nature can highlight points relevant to a story but rarely can provide a complete picture of a complex discussion or matter.

Councillors also decided not to ask for an up to date report about our beach outfalls in Hervey Bay. Although our Director, Mr Wayne Sweeney, explained that we have many very old drains and that a 10 year old report advises that they all require upgrading the majority of Councillors thought that was good enough. I was very saddened as I believe that an up to date investigation is needed to incorporate Water Sensitive Urban Design solutions and stormwater quality management into this drainage network. I am horrified that we may just keep building bigger and uglier drains that will pour dirty stormwater straight into our Hervey Bay and onto our coral! I stated my feelings clearly at the Council meeting. The only Councillors besides myself supportive of further investigation in support of our Directors advice, were Crs McNeven, Hawes and Arthur. The Councillors happy to simply upgrade  the existing drains are Crs Dalgleish, Muckan, Hovard and Harris. Cr Harris used her casting vote to maintain the staus quo!

Councillors also voted to support a report to investigate creating an Adopt A Road programme to combat roadside litter, we agreed on a beach ‘muncher’ machine cleaning schedule which will go to tender, we declined a request for a pedestrian crossing at Eli Waters, discussed solar street lighting and received advice on the Main Street upgrade and adjacent Mobility Corridor works. We also decided to write to the Federal Environment Minister to ask that the Great Sandy Strait be listed as a coastal ‘hotspot’ to try and attract more funding our way. This was as a result of a reqest from our community Environment Advisory Committee. Cheers, Sue

Foreshore review and other news

November 29th, 2010

This Wednesday Councillors receive a report on the Hervey Bay Foreshore Plan actions review. This review is overdue but I am pleased that it is coming before us. It is quite detailed and realistic in that it recognises and identifies the need to prioritise work and budget accordingly. I would appreciate any feedback prior to Wednesday. I have some questions about some of the suggested actions within the report and will read it more closely today. The report can be found on the Council web site this afternoon and is pp 60-110 of the Infrastructure and Environment agenda for the 1st December.

Also listed for discussion are items about the Community Environment Programme with an excellent report outlining achievements, a report on a request from EAC to include the Great Sandy Strait as a Biodiversity Hotspot to attract more funding, a report on roadworks and drainage issues at Eurong, Beach Cleaning and how often and where we need it, beach outfalls, a Main Street works update, a request  for a pedestrian crossing at Eli Waters and a Links Corridor update. There is also a response to a question about the possible installation of solar powered street lighting in River Heads. There is also my Motion on Notice that asks Council to consider joining the Keep Australia Beautiful Adopt a Road programme so that residents can assist in keeping our roads litter free.

There are some other things that I would like to draw attention to. One is the Development Application for a sawmill which is attracting community interest especially for residents in Parklands Estate. I believe the application is to mill timber being grown by WBWC. Also the Hervey Bay Golf Club is applying to build housing on the Hervey Bay Golf Course at the corner of Tooth St and Old Maryborough Rd. Don’t forget to contact Council directly if you are interested in finding out more information about these developments.

Even though the weather was grey yesterday arvo I popped the girls (puppies) in the car, collected Graham from work and we headed up The Esplanade to The Pavillion for Sunday in the Park. Kerrie Marshall was launching her wonderful cookbook and we relaxed on the grass while listening to some pleasant relaxing local musicians. A shame more people weren’t there but it is a busy time of year. It was pleasing to see all the families using the new All Abilities Playground and the Waterpark as we drove past. We are so lucky to have these facilities along our beautiful foreshore.

The Carols in Maryborough were a success by all accounts and soon it will be Hervey Bays turn. Santa isn’t far away now although it pains me that Xmas stuff is appearing in the shops seemingly earlier and earlier each year. Take care, Sue

Council and other stuff

November 23rd, 2010

This week in Council at the Ordinary Meeting we discuss and make decisions on a report on a petition re a bikeway over Gutchy Creek Bridge Gundiah,  the Highway Info centre, and our 09/10 Annual Report is received. At the Community and Development Committee Meeting we will discuss and decide on issues including a request to give discounts under shovel ready for a medical centre at 2-6 Bayswater Dve, Urraween, and reconfiguring a lot at 129 Exeter St, Torquay. We receive the monthly development activity report of applications and decisions made including a list of significant applications received. These include works at Teddington Rd, FCAC Doolong South Rd, 334 Alice St Maryborough, Optus Tower in Banksia St Pt Vernon, and another stage of Augustus Estate. Decisions already made include – Operational works in Gilston Rd, reconfiguring a lot in Central Rd, Tinana, MCU – Showroom and caretakers residence etc at 1 Teddington Rd, Tinana, Op works at 129 Exeter St, Torquay, MCU extension to shopping centre at 30 Main St, Pialba (Pialba Place), MCU Indoor Recreation at Islander Rd, Pialba and lastly MCU sports clubhouse at 225 Boundary Rd (Soccer Grounds).

ARKARRA. There is also the report responding to my Question On Notice which outlines the Development Application to subdivide the Tea Gardens land into 3 housing blocks. I’m still very, very sad about this as this business was so successful for so many years and added such a lovely peaceful venue to grab a bite to eat, socialise with family and friends and experience a beautiful natural wetland!

Lastly we found another dead turtle on our beach last week. No apparent cause of death but it was a large turtle. Sad to see but please note down the stranding hotline number and use it if you find stranded marine life whether dead or alive. The information is added to databases and if animals are alive they can be rescued.

If you find a sick or dead turtle, dugong, dolphin or whale, please phone our stranding hotline 1300 130 372 with details of:

  • location
  • what animal it is (if known)
  • whether it is dead or alive.

If conditions are suitable, QPWS staff will go to the site and collect information about the incident. QPWS or the local council usually arrange for the animal’s rehabilitation or disposal of the carcass.

 http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/caring_for_wildlife/marine_strandings.html

Take care, Sue

Foreshore Poll ends

November 15th, 2010

Council is about to review the Foreshore Plans actions and I hope that Council does decide to better focus on weed control along the foreshore and in other ‘natural’ areas than has been our experience in the past. I also want sensible designs in relations to gardens and picnic facilities and car parking not like the problematic design we have now at  The Gables.
The Council CEP programme is the ideal tool to use and has a new and proactive and very keen Council officer, by way of Marc Russell, to oversee it. Yes there is some red tape involved but in these days of litigation this is a necessary evil. Some groups haven’t continued on with CEP in the past after initial enthusiasm and maybe this is because they believe they will be allowed to carry out clearing and other works to increase views? When they realise this cannot be achieved in many places (Dundowran/Toogoom for example)under the current Foreshore Plan, they stop participating.

The Fraser Coast foreshore is a very large piece of public land and a huge cost to Council to maintain. To spend more funds on the foreshore impacts on rates and no one wants to see rates rise. So yes if we want to better service the foreshore and better care for it lets all roll up our collective sleeves and help Council in its endeavours.
The Chronicle campaign is timely as it has focussed attention on the foreshore but lets not get too excited about a campaign that has a broad generalised question that is not well defined, relating to an area of foreshore that isn’t defined and is only representative of Chronicle readers not the wider community. Under 700 votes is less than half a percent of the regions population so I won’t be jumping up and down reacting to this result. But it would be nice to know the breakdown of numbers versus suburbs?

One could easily say that the deafening sounds of silence from the greater community means they are basically content with things the way they are! I was expecting a much bigger response seeing as global emails were flying round the electronic world faster than the speed of…!

But a survey of actual Foreshore users now that would be interesting wouldn’t it?

PS The All Abilities Playground adjacent to the Seafront Oval will open soon. Another public facility right on the foreshore. I look forward to receiving your opinions on that in the very near future.

The Mant Street Mob

November 5th, 2010

This is the media release about our newest Council Community Environment Volunteer Program group. Isn’t it just wonderful when people roll up their sleeves and get involved instead of just simply being an armchair critic!

04 November 2010

 A new Community Environment Group joins the team

The Mant Street Mob is the latest to join the Community Environment Program set up by the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

 “There are 12 of us, all residents of Mant Street hence our name,” Point Vernon resident Stan Walker said.

 “We’ve been here nine years and if I’d known about the program earlier I would have joined earlier.”

 On the group’s first working bee in the Mant Street Nature Reserve, which includes areas of the Point Vernon foreshore, the volunteers filled three large trailers with weeds in two hours.

 Weeds included Easter Cassia, Prickly Duranta, Corky Passionfruit, Stinking Passionfruit and groundcovers Mother of Millions, Ground Asparagus and Purple Succulent (Callisia).

 Stumps were removed to reduce the risk of injury and some dead branches in visible areas have been removed. The volunteers also picked up large pieces of cement, plastic bags, cans and bottles.

 “Weeds are sensitively cleared to reduce competition and encourage natural regeneration,” Fraser Coast Regional Council Community Environment Program Officer Marc Russell said.

 Attracting birds back to the area is very important for the group.

 “Once we’ve cleared the weeds we will plant natives in some areas to attract birds,” Mr Walker said.

 “And because we lost some old trees with nesting hollows when the Gatakers boat ramp was upgraded we plan to build nesting boxes.”

 The boxes would be used by a range of wildlife including parrots, owls, gliders, possums and microbats.

 There are 17 CEP groups across the region including ones at Urangan and Toogoom which are looking for members and a new group about to start at Pialba and possibly a second group at Point Vernon.

 Council provides training in occupational health and safety, weed and native plant identification, management techniques and project prioritisation as well as seedlings.

 Anyone wishing to carry out works in foreshore areas should join a CEP group to ensure projects are approved as much of the vegetation in these sensitive areas is protected under local or state legislation, Mr Russell said.

 If you would like more information, or would like to join a CEP group contact the Council’s Community Environment Program Officer Marc Russell on 4197 4644.

ENDS

The Mant Street Mob hard at work

The Mant Street Mob hard at work

Our Hervey Bay Foreshore… again!

November 4th, 2010

It seems Mr Peter Chapman the editor of The Chronicle has returned from his overseas trip with new ideas on how to make our foreshore better. So now The Chronicle is campaigning for more lawns, less undergrowth, more cafes and less nature I believe.

As a result of this campaign I sent this letter to the paper last week…

“Dear Peter, I’m interested in your recent comments within The Chronicle, that our foreshore is not to your standard and needs ‘tidying up’. While I note that the majority of letter writers in favour of ‘tidying up’ the foreshore appear to be coming from business and residential property owners who own or manage properties actually on The Esplanade, I believe the foreshore belongs to our entire region. What we do or don’t do along our beautiful foreshore is a matter for the wider community to decide.

While I believe the foreshore is a beautiful asset just the way it is, I am sure that some of the natural areas could do with some increased weeding and possibly some ground cover plantings to improve both the visual aspect and habitat values. The community could certainly assist Council in this regard via the Community Environment Volunteer Program.

Council is awaiting an update on actions within the Hervey Bay Foreshore Plan but in the mean time would you Peter, please come for a stroll along the foreshore with me? A stroll with maps and pen or GPS in hand would ensure which areas you are happy about and which areas you aren’t. We can also chat to people along the way to ask what they think and possibly grab a coffee and enjoy the scenery. I’m happy to do this on a weekend if needed. I look forward to hearing from you soon”.

 Mr Chapman has responded that he would like to take a walk and still says that this will happen but in the mean time intends to run a 2 page story on Saturday about his ‘investigation’ of our foreshore. I have been asked for comment and have provided this…

Our foreshore is a place of peace and quiet, a place where we can run, walk, cycle, play, paddle, cuddle or just hold hands. We can eat, meet friends, listen to music, walk the dog, exercise and learn Tai Chi alongside our beautiful beach. It is a place of natural beauty that protects us from winds and inspires us to care for it. We might not all live alongside it but we care passionately about it and want to see it preserved from development and protected for our children’s children to enjoy.

Our foreshore is the jewel in Hervey Bays crown. It is the face of our city and is instrumental in attracting so many new residents and visitors. Our Esplanade and foreshore is what made me fall in love with Hervey Bay and eventually move here!
Our foreshore is unique as it is long enough to incorporate varying landscapes but still retain tall trees and wildlife directly opposite a very busy city. In other words there is something for everyone.  
Our foreshore is not only attractive when viewed from the road but a shady, interesting and sheltered peaceful world is revealed when walking or cycling the pathways, strolling along the sandy beach or looking back towards land from the Pier or a watercraft.  
If we clear the natural areas alongside our beaches and replace them with buildings and manicured lawns what will set us apart from anywhere else along the coast?
Let’s not spoil what we have come to enjoy!
I am so pleased that there are residents already working with Council to remove weeds and litter and to make our foreshore even better as part of our Community Environment Program.

I expect the Chronicle will be surveying readers in the days to come so yet again our beautiful foreshore comes under the spotlight. Cheers, Sue

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