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Storm Water Drainage Status Report

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tonyhTue, 08/05/2018 - 9:40pm

Not so many months ago and in the times of the Great Lakes Council, a considerable sum was spent conducting a survey of storm water drainage in our village. A plan was developed to address the many issues of drainage and flooding. Some work has been done but much remains outstanding. NACRA has done a new survey of the current drainage situation and the report can be seen below.

Bulky Waste Clean Up 2018

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tonyhTue, 08/05/2018 - 6:17pm

UPDATED ARTICLE

From the MidCoast Council website:

28 May to 1 June

Place waste out on 26 May - not before!!

Collection area - Nerong to North of the bridge into Karuah, Pindimar, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest including all households in this area receiving waste services Monday to Thursday

Two types of waste in separate piles. Each pile no larger than 2 cubic metres, i.e a 7x4 trailer.

Remember - each pile must be no larger than 2 cubic metres and illegal items may result...

On-Site Sewage Management Sytems

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tonyhWed, 11/04/2018 - 12:22pm

From Gary Sylvaney, NACRA President

Residents should be aware of the generalised nature of the following information in relation to On Site Sewerage Management Systems in the Mid Coast Council area. All repairs or modifications must be approved before any work is commenced. A Council Application Form is attached to this article for downloading.

Remember, if repairs or up grades are required to your system, Council Approval must be obtained before any work is commenced.

By email, from Jess Hickson, Environment Officer, MidCoast Council, to Gary Sylvaney 21/2/2018

Regarding...

MCC Community Update Meetings

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tonyhSat, 07/04/2018 - 4:37pm

Email received from MidCoast Council:

From: "Community" < Community@midcoast.nsw.gov.au >
Date: Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 7:29 AM +0100
Subject: Community update meetings
To: "Community" < Community@midcoast.nsw.gov.au >

Hi

It’s time again for us to visit communities right across the region, giving everyone an opportunity to stay updated with what’s happening at Council.

During April and May, we’ll be updating you on changes we’re making to provide better customer service and access to information, outlining our latest roadworks projects, and...

Solar panels. Do we? Don't we?

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tonyhSun, 01/04/2018 - 2:16pm

This is about solar photo voltaic (pv) systems which you install to generate electricity for your own use.

I am not an expert on pv systems. I don’t even have one at this moment. But we are moving down this path and I‘m keen to learn from others on this matter.

Our household is a fairly small user of power as our water is solar heated and we use wood for heating in winter. This means an investment by us in pv is hard to justify on pure economic grounds although the payback would vary according to the...

Non-urban land: A subtle variation

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siriusFri, 30/03/2018 - 10:18am

At an average rate of close to one per month, our local Council acquires North Arm Cove non-urban lots under Section 10A(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993. The standard wording for the Council resolution has previously been:

1. That Council accept the transfer of Lot XXXX, North Arm Cove in payment of outstanding rates and meet transfer costs.
2. That the Common Seal be affixed to transfer documents.
3. That the property be classified as operational land.

Update on Cove Road and Drainage Works

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dougkMon, 26/03/2018 - 6:50pm

At last some positive news regarding action on Cove infrastructure with the following advice received from MidCoast's Manager Operations South (via Councillor Len Roberts) regarding planned works for The Esplanade East and Water Street:

GreyFest 2018

GreyFest April 6-8
Invitation
siriusTue, 06/03/2018 - 11:33am

GreyFest 2018

You are invited to join us at GreyFest (formerly the Grey & Thespian Mardi Gras) which is being held this year from 6-8th April. This year there are events being held in both Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens. GreyFest is organised by the Hawks Nest-Tea Gardens Progress Association. Activities include a golf competition, local history, free street and indoor entertainment, an Aussie bbq, a Bush Dinner Dance, Barefoot Bowls and a Concert entitled "Australia - Our Home". The poster and full program are attached below.

Lorraine Lock
GreyFest Coordinator
HNTGPA Inc Treasurer...

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Family Research Group Seminar 21 March 2018

Invitation
jennylWed, 28/02/2018 - 1:12pm

INVITATION to both Members & the General Public to attend our seminar to be held in the Silver Dolphin Room at Tea Gardens Hotel 10am to 4pm on Wednesday 21st March 2018. Cost including pre-ordered lunch is Members $25.00 & Non-members $30 - Our Two Speakers are:

[1] Marilyn Rowan - NSW Birth, Deaths & Marriages Transcription Agent who will talk on "Obtaining a Certificate & Deciphering the Information in relation to family research"....

[2] Jason Reeve from Ancestry's topic will be "Using Ancestry.com for Family History & An Introduction to Ancestry DNA".

A completed Registration...

Tea Gardens drinking water OK: MidCoast Water

siriusTue, 20/02/2018 - 10:24am

Brendan Guiney, Director Water Services of Midcoast Council (formerly Midcoast Water) has made the following official statement in relation to proposed activities being undertaken at Tea Gardens:

In December 2017 we were made aware of potentially illegal work being undertaken on land owned by Australian Pine Products Pty Ltd in Tea Gardens. We are working closely with other State Government departments to investigate the impacts of these activities.

MidCoast Water Services has a rigorous Drinking Water Quality Management System that includes a variety of tests on a regular basis. The recent tests indicate there is no change

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