A MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATOR

It’s just over six weeks since the massive June storms hit the Northern Beaches with devastating consequences.

After the initial huge recovery effort, with thanks to all involved including Council staff and emergency services, remedial work is well underway.

The schedule of works across the area is significant with repairs required to many public places including walkways, parks and foreshores. These works are in addition to those that were still ongoing from last year’s storms and are essential for the long term protection and safety of these areas. I would like to thank the community for their patience while we work through these, which in some cases are major projects.

The South Curl Curl seawall is a case in point, with extensive construction work required following damaging surf conditions last year. The submerged concrete seawall which was built close to 10 years ago will be extended from in front of the surf club to the south, to ensure the carpark and Carrington Parade are protected. These works will be completed in time for summer so the beach and foreshore can be enjoyed by all.

Marine Parade, the pathway connecting Manly Beach with Shelly Beach is another significant project.

To date, sewer pipes have been repaired by Sydney Water, with Council continuing to fix the walkway as well as stairs, handrails and the sandstone rock face. This involves repositioning very large pieces of sandstone that were dislodged from the seawall during the storm – some of these weighing as much as 400kg.

Restoring Fairy Bower Pool is also part of this important work with stainless steel stairs and handrails needing to be fixed after they were ripped out by the force of the waves. Weather permitting, the entire walkway is scheduled to be re-opened in late August.

There is a myriad of other works being carried out across the Northern Beaches as a result of the storms, with major repairs required to the seawall at Pittwater Park, Palm Beach and work required to stabilise rocks above both Avalon and Bilgola Rockpools. For more information about the works visit Council’s website.

With all of these works, public safety remains our key priority and we ask you please do not enter any work site until it has been re-opened.

Dick Persson AM dick.persson@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

LITERARY LUNCHThu 28 Jul, 12 - 1.30pm, Mona Vale LibraryFrances Black shares her book My Retirement Gap Year - Adapting to Retirement, based on her diary while travelling.$8 adults, $6 concession includes a light lunch. Bookings essential: 9970 1600.

FUN DAY FRIDAYSFri 29 Jul - Fri 26 Aug, 11am - 2pm Village Park, Mona Vale and Dunbar Park, AvalonEnjoy free yoga, fitness tips, frisbees, hula hoops, giant games and outdoor libraries. Grab your family, friends or workmates and limber-up at lunchtime!More: pittwater.nsw.gov.au/enliven or 9970 1247.

POETRY ALIVEEntries close Fri 12 AugWriters are invited to submit poems on the subject of the 'Spirit of the Collection', in response to artworks in Manly Art Gallery & Museum's collection.Selected writers will perform their pieces at the gallery on Sunday 25 September.Authors can submit their work to meusepress@hotmail.com More: artgallery@manly.nsw.gov.au or 9976 1421.

TRAVEL SAVVY SENIORSWed 10 and 17 Aug, 11.30am - 2.30pm Ted Blackwood Community Centre, WarriewoodDo you have a passion for travel and adventure? Get tips for travelling around Australia or overseas at the Travelling Home and Away course. Free and lunch provided. Bookings essential: trybooking.com/MAVP or 9970 1665.

DARK MATTERUntil Sun 4 Sep, Manly Art Gallery & MuseumA new installation by Northern Beaches based artist Julia Davis.Tue - Sun, 10am - 5pm Free More: artgallery@manly.nsw.gov.au or 9976 1418.

NATIONAL TREE DAYSun 31 JulHelp regenerate your local area with native plants and have fun with the rest of the community.• Careel Bay Reserve, Avalon, 9am - 12pm• Whitney Reserve, Mona Vale, 9am - 12pm• McKillop Park, Freshwater, 10am - 1pmFreeRegistrations: 9970 1367.

WHAT'S ON?

Northern Beaches Council’s Hop Skip & Jump Bus service has extended its Monday to Friday route during the middle of the day between Shelly Beach Reserve and Bower Street.

Alternatively pedestrians can access the detour along Bower Street. More: northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

WALKING BETWEEN MANLY & SHELLY BEACH? MARINE PARADE ACCESS CLOSED

YOUNG MINDS BIG IDEASFri 29 - Sun 31 Jul, InglesideLimited spots still available.Are you aged 16 - 22 years and wish to be coached by some of Australia’s leading social entrepreneurs? More: youngmindsnb.com.au

YOUNG WRITERS’ COMPETITIONEntries close Wed 27 JulWrite an original story with this year’s theme ‘doorway’ for a chance to be a published author in a library eBook.The competition is open to students up to and including Year 12.Enter at any Northern Beaches Council Library or at warringah.nsw.gov.au

DISCOBILITY JUNIORFri 5 Aug, 6.30 - 9pm YOYO's Youth Centre, Frenchs ForestA dance party for high school students with special needs. Bring your bling and come as your favourite television/movie character.Tickets $10 at the door More: 9942 2401 or justin.burke@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

24/7 YOUTH FILM FEST LAUNCHFri 5 Aug, 6 - 7pm, Warringah Mall LibraryYoung film makers can learn about the competition where they are challenged to create a seven minute film over 24 hours. Cash prizes up to $5000. Workshops between August and September.More: 247filmfest.com

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IMPORTANT BOAT TRAILER PARKING CHANGES (FORMER PITTWATER AREA ONLY)Boat trailers parked on public roads and within the declared area may be impounded if they have not moved 28 days from when Council provides notice. These changes are part of a three month trial that (prior to amalgamation) the former Pittwater Council agreed to take part in as a result of the NSW Government changing the Impounding Act 1993 to include the Impounding Amendment (Unattended Boat Trailers) Act 2015.Enquiries: 9970 1111.

WEED CONTROL PROGRAMCouncil will be conducting broadleaf weed control on sportsfields and some reserves in the former Warringah area from 1 August. Works will be between 7am - 4pm weekdays and expected to be completed within 2 - 3 weeks, weather depending.For further information please contact Customer Service on 9942 2111.

HAVE YOUR SAYINVESTMENT POLICYThe draft Investment Policy aims to ensure Council complies with the Local Government Act 1993, the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (LGGR) and the Ministerial Investment Order and that it or its representatives exercise care, diligence and skill that a prudent person would exercise in investing Council funds.To find out more or to make a submission, go to yoursaywarringah.com.au or view the draft Policy at all Council Customer Service Centres.For more information, contact Terry Burrell on council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or 9942 2321.Submissions close 26 August 2016.

RATES AND ANNUAL CHARGES HARDSHIP POLICYThe draft Rates and Annual Charges Hardship Policy aims to fulfil the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 with respect to both the recovery of outstanding rates, annual charges and interest and the provision of assistance to those ratepayers experiencing genuine financial hardship relating to the payment of their rates and annual charges. To find out more or to make a submission, go to yoursaywarringah.com.au or view the draft policy at all Council Customer Service Centres.For more information, contact Terry Burrell on council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or 9942 2321.Submissions close 26 August 2016.

COASTAL EROSION POLICY AND COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PLANA draft Coastal Erosion Policy for the Northern Beaches has been developed to guide Council’s approach to the protection of public and private property from future coastal erosion including the construction of coastal protection works. This policy, if adopted, will require amendments to Council’s Coastal Zone Management Plan. The draft policy and amended plan are on public exhibition. To find out more or to make a submission, go to yoursaywarringah.com.au or view the draft policy at all Council Customer Service Centres.Information drop-in sessions:Saturday 23 July, 11am - 2pm Collaroy Beach Reserve Sunday 31 July, 9am - 12pm Collaroy Beach ReserveMonday 8 August, 6pm - 8pm Dee Why Civic CentreSubmissions close Wednesday 17 August 2016.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALRE-ADVERTISING OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL884-896 PITTWATER ROAD, 9, 11, 15 AND 17 HOWARD AVE AND 14, 16 AND 28 OAKS AVE, DEE WHY (SITE B, DEE WHY TOWN CENTRE)Council is in receipt of a new Development Application No. DA2016/0705 (replacing DA2016/0042 for the identical proposal) being the construction of a mixed use development comprising retail, commercial, and residential uses and a childcare centre at Lot A DP 339410, Lot 11 DP 231418, Lot 10 DP 231418, Lot 1 DP 504212, Lot A DP 416469, Lot 3 and Lot 1 DP 307937, Nos. 884 - 896 Pittwater Road and

Lot 7 DP 8172, Lot 1 DP 209503, Lot 1 DP 212382, Lot 2 DP 212382, Nos. 9, 11, 15 and 17 Howard Ave and Lots A & B DP 371110, Lot 3 DP 212382, Nos. 14, 16 and 28 Oaks Ave, Dee Why (Site B- Dee Why Town Centre). The proposal is Integrated Development relating to section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. A licence to carry out temporary construction dewatering is required from the NSW Office of Water under the Water Management Act 2000 and a permit is required to carry out works on Pittwater Road (indented bus bay) from the Roads and Maritime Services of NSW under the Roads Act, 1993. The proposal does not constitute designated development and the Sydney East Joint Regional Planning Panel is the consent authority. The applicant is Karimbla Constructions Services (NSW) Pty Ltd. Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Senior Planner, council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or 9942 2111.Exhibition period: Monday 25 July to Thursday 25 August 2016. The application, plans and accompanying documents may be inspected at Council's Customer Service Centre, Dee Why between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays and at Dee Why Library during opening hours.

1329 PITTWATER ROAD NARRABEENCouncil is in receipt of Development Application No. DA2016/0618 for the regularisation of the use of existing premises as a shop and cafe at Lot 1, DP 405204, No. 1329 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen.The proposal does not constitute designated development. The Northern Beaches Council is the consent authority. The applicant is Tilley Interiors Pty Ltd, c/- Minto Planning Services Pty Ltd.Enquiries: Adam Mitchell, Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. Exhibition period: Monday 25 July to Tuesday 9 August 2016.The application, plans and accompanying documents may be inspected at Council's website and Customer Service Centre, Dee Why between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL AND AMENDMENT TO THE WARRINGAH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2011• 932 PITTWATER ROAD DEE WHYCouncil is in receipt of Development Application No. DA2016/0648 for demolition works and redevelopment of part of an existing Registered Club (Dee Why RSL Club) at Lot 1 DP 706230, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why.The proposal is Integrated Development relating to section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. In this regard, a licence to carry out temporary construction dewatering is required from the NSW Office of Water under the Water Management Act 2000.The proposal does not constitute designated development and the Sydney East Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) is the consent authority. The applicant is Dee Why RSL Club Ltd.Enquiries: Lashta Haidari, Senior Planner, council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au or 9942 2111.

• AMENDMENT TO WARRINGAH DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANCouncil is also in receipt of application No. EC02799, lodged by Dee Why RSL Club Ltd. The application seeks to amend Part 6 of Warringah Development Control Plan 2011 (WDCP 2011) in order to accommodate the works detailed in the above Development Application No. DA2016/0648. The application is being placed on non-statutory exhibition prior to consideration by Council.Enquiries: contact Taylor Richardson, Strategic Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au.Exhibition period for both: Monday 25 July to Thursday 25 August 2016.The applications, plans and accompanying documents may be inspected at Council's website and Customer Service Centre, Civic Centre, Dee Why between the hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays.