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Christmas Comes Early to Northern Beaches

17/12/2016

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Two major projects were announced by the Northern Beaches Council this week utilising $14m allocated for major projects that improve community infrastructure and services, provided by the State Government as a result of the amalgamation of the three former Councils.
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Connecting the Northern Beaches
An iconic coastal walkway from Palm Beach to Manly will be created over the next two years connecting existing walkways with an additional 8km of new pathways and 14km of shared pathways.  The 36km walkway will include an extensive council-wide cycle way and shared path network connecting with the B-Line (bus service).   Total: $22.3m.

Connecting all through Play
This comprises firstly, the creation of a regional network of inclusive accessible playgrounds including two major new all abilities playgrounds at Manly Dam and Lionel Watts Reserve Frenchs Forest, and upgrades to play areas across the northern beaches to make them more inclusive. Total: 6.3m.

And secondly, further funding for the upgrade of sporting facilities and Surf Life Saving Clubs for priority upgrades to improve accessibility, inclusiveness and the critical role of surf lifesavers.  Total:  $4m.


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​Community Grants
The first round of Commuity Grants, totalling $537,690, were also announced with 25 community organisations receiving funds to support various projects ranging from bushcare to social impact programs.  It was noted that about 1/3 of the grant funds were allocated to programs for those with disabiliies.

You can download more details on each of these projects from the documents below:
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Tenders get green light

22/12/2015

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PictureBrilliant Ross Perspective cartoon from Manly Daily still right on the money. It's a tender to build what?
​Manly Council's last meeting of the year was business as usual for the Liberal block. They  voted 5/4 to proceed to tender on both the oval car park and Whistler Street site redevelopment - after a 3 hour debate.
 
I've never seen such a huge gallery - there were so many people they were on the landing, sitting on the floor and down the staircase.
 
Roger Freney of North Habour precinct spoke against the motion to go to tender and did a sterling job​ handling a number of difficult questions with great poise.  He was able to get across the community's  key points and concerns.
 
Mike Bradley from Ivanhoe Park precinct also had them sitting up in their seats (those who had seats anyway) when, as an economist, he talked about the true value of the Whistler Street site and questioned why Council was offering such a long lease (99 years).
 
The president of the Chamber of Commerce, Drew Johnson, spoke in support of the motion.
 
Five companies will be invited to tender to 'design & construct'  the oval car park and two for the Whistler Street site. The tender period will be 12 weeks.
 
An amendment to delay the process was lost 5/4 as was a rescission motion lodged at the end of the meeting.
 
It was very pleasing to see the four non liberal Councillors working so hard to endeavor to delay the process, and ensure that due process was being followed.
 
Clr Cathy Griffin referred to a new term being used by Planning Minister Rob Stokes - "wicked projects".   Here's a great reference on google.
 
Yes, it's a wicked project alright!

Thank you for your support this year.  We will continue to fight for what we believe is "good for Manly" in 2016, and the fight against the oval car park is not over!

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How Whistler Street Car Park Can be Revamped

15/9/2015

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Have a look at Good for Manly's ideas on what we can do to revamp the Whistler Street car park in this slideshow.  Very cost effective way to use existing infrastructure that simply needs a renovation.  What do you think?
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Major Infrastructure Spending promised for northern Beaches

28/6/2014

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The recent NSW Budget announcements could finally deliver the infrastructure seriously needed by the much neglected Northern Beaches.

Local Member Mike Baird has followed through with a $633 million transport upgrade announced that will include a rapid bus transport system from Mona Vale to the city, and five new public transport hubs.

This includes a $400 million package of infrastructure to support the yet to be built Northern Beaches Hospital, including two underpasses on the Warringah Road at Forest Way and Wakehurst Parkway, the widening of Warringah Road and Allambie Road as well as providing access to the new hospital via the intersection of Warringah Road and Hilmer Street.  These upgrades will be in place by 2018.

The proposed Bus Rapid Transport system (BRT) is a project which has been lobbied by SHOROC (the combined Councils of Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater) for many years as the best solution to free up the grind that is the daily commute from the Northern Beaches.

A $125 million will be allocated to build the BRT from Mona Vale to the city, including indented bus bays, more frequent services and longer operating hours.

Five new interchanges will be developed at Mona Vale, Dee Why, Brookvale, Northern Beaches Hospital and Mosman at a cost of $30 million. 

Also included in the package is the creation of 800 new commuter carparks at North Narrabeen, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Warriewood and Brookvale costing $67 million.

The building opposite Warringah Mall, which has been an eye-sore for years, is currently under negotiation to be transformed into a commuter car park.

Talks have also commenced to divert buses from the Spit Bridge approach through the nearby property that includes the old Greater Union cinema building at Spit Junction.

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    Candy Bingham, Manly Ward Councillor on Northern Beaches Council. Background in marketing, public relations and community engagement. Author of five business books. Former Lady Mayoress of Sydney. Aka Candy Tymson. 

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