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A Message from the AdministratorNow that we are less than a month out from elections, Council has moved into what is referred to as caretaker mode. This means no major decisions that would limit the actions of a new Council such as committing to major

expenditure or senior appointments.

Having said that, a lot happened during last week, with two very big announcements.

At the extraordinary Council meeting last Tuesday night I adopted recommendations to establish a Charitable Trust to allow tax deductible donations to help pay for a major concert/performance space in Mona Vale. Another decision was to authorise the preparation of a business case looking at the feasibility of building such a centre.

The idea was brought to me by the local member and Minister for Education, Rob Stokes, the Principal of Mona Vale Public School, Greg Jones, and Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts at Pittwater High School, Dr Martin Hardy. The idea being that Council would build a major concert performance centre on land made available by the public school in the heart of Mona Vale.

The case is compelling. The Northern Beaches has no such space, yet has thousands of active musicians, both young and old. If the business case holds up, I am confident there will be enough philanthropic support to match Council funds to make it happen. It will be a major boost for arts and culture on the Northern Beaches.

The second major announcement was Council’s decision to purchase the Pasadena at Church Point. This eyesore, in its burnt-out state, has been raised with me as often as any other issue. So many people have requested that Council buy the site and turn it into a ‘headland’ park.

Again, Rob Stokes came to the fore as Council needs to partner with the NSW Government to raise the funds to buy this large private property on the waterfront. I had been discussing this with Mr Stokes for a number of months and he had also raised the desirability of us acquiring the site for parkland on many occasions. Last week he contacted me to advise that our advocacy had been successful and if Council was willing to buy the site, by resumption if necessary, he could secure the necessary funds from the State Government.

It was easy to say yes to that offer. Deal done and announced.

Making these two wonderful announcements, knowing how much joy they will bring to so many, and for decades to come, made it hard for me to stop smiling all week. I suspect the life of an Administrator doesn’t get any better than this.

Development ProposalsDuring the exhibition period, any person may make a submission or inspect application plans and related documents via northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, documents can be viewed at Council's Dee Why Customer Service Centre during business hours. Written submissions marked with the application number may be sent to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why.

27 Redman Rd, Dee Why Council is in receipt of amended plans as part of the Land & Environment Court Proceedings for Application No. DA2016/1143 for construction of a residential flat building, demolition works and landscaping at Lot 73 DP 7413, 27 Redman Rd, Dee Why.Applicant: Redman NSW Pty Ltd Consent authority: NSW Land & Environment CourtThe proposal does not constitute designated development. The proposal is ‘integrated development’ under section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and requires a licence to carry out temporary construction dewatering and a controlled activity approval from the Department of Primary Industries (NSW Office of Water) under the Water Management Act 2000.

Exhibition: Mon 14 Aug - Wed 13 SepEnquiries: Lashta Haidari, Principal Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Lot 100, Meatworks Ave, Oxford Falls Council is in receipt of Application No. DA2017/0739 for an increase in the waste storage and associated handling capacity of an existing waste management facility (designated development) and associated works at Lot 100 DP 1023183, Meatworks Ave, Oxford Falls.

Applicant: Boston Blyth Fleming Pty Ltd Consent authority: Northern Beaches CouncilThe proposal constitutes designated development. The proposal is also ‘integrated development’ under section 91 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and requires a licence from the Department of Environment and Heritage under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.

Exhibition: Mon 14 Aug - Wed 13 SepEnquiries: Lashta Haidari, Principal Planner, 9942 2111 or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

4 Sydney Rd, Manly Council is in receipt of Application No. 167/2017 for change of use to a childcare centre including alterations and additions to the existing building at Lot 1 DP 628937, 4 Sydney Rd, Manly.Applicant: Guardian Early Learning Group Pty Ltd Consent authority: Northern Beaches CouncilThe proposal is not designated development.

Exhibition: Mon 14 - Mon 28 AugEnquiries: Claire Downie, Development Assessment Planner, 9976 1598 or records@manly.nsw.gov.au

The proposal and relevant documents can be viewed at Council’s Manly Customer Service Centre and Library during business hours, or at manly.nsw.gov.au. Any person may make a written submission during the exhibition period addressed to the CEO, marked with the application number and sent to Northern Beaches Council, 1 Belgrave St, Manly.

NORTHERN BEACHES

ART PRIZEGeneral & Small

Sculpture ExhibitionUntil Sunday 20 August

Creative Space 105 Abbott Road, North Curl Curl

Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm Saturday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm

BYO prohibitednorthernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Taste of the Beaches

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

Sunday 27 August 11am - 5pm

Winnererremy Bay, Mona Vale

Enjoy gourmet delights from some of the Northern Beaches’ finest

restaurants and cafes, along with local brewers and wines from Mudgee on the

scenic Pittwater foreshore

More information: northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

and search Art Prize

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Have Your SayCouncil believes in strong community consultation and has a number of items open for feedback at yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au• Glen Street Open Space Masterplan -

Closes Sun 13 Aug• Manly Dam Play Place -

Closes Sun 13 Aug• Draft Waste Minimisation at Functions

& Events Policy - Closes Sun 13 Aug• Planning Proposal - Reclassification of

land, Wakehurst Parkway, Oxford Falls Closes Sun 13 Aug

• Proposed Lease - The Kiosk Restaurant at Clontarf Reserve - Closes Fri 18 Aug

• Turimetta Headland, Warriewood, Proposed New Walkway - Closes Sun 20 Aug

• Mona Vale Cemetery Conservation Management Plan (Draft) - Closes Sun 27 Aug

• Complaints Management Policy - Closes Mon 28 Aug

• Event Strategy - Closes Sun 3 SepVisit the Your Say page for road reserve proposals that are on exhibition.

South Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club Building Extensions Council is seeking feedback on South Narrabeen SLSC's plans for building extensions for a new training room and awning structure.

To view the documents or make a comment visit yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Comments close Sun 10 Sep

Newport Surf Life Saving Club Building Extensions Council welcomes feedback on Newport SLSC's plans for building extensions.Come along to a drop-in session: Sat 26 Aug, 10am - 12pm Newport Surf Club, Barrenjoey RdTo view the documents or make a comment visit yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Comments close Sun 10 Sep

Notice of Proposed Lease Renewal of Road Reserve - 67 Middleton Rd, Cromer Under section 154 of the Roads Act 1993, Council is considering granting a lease for a term of five years to the owner of 67 Middleton Rd, Cromer, for approximately 14m2 of road reserve adjacent to 67 Middleton Rd, Cromer (Lot 26 DP 28882).The purpose of the lease is for car parking.Submissions may be made in writing to the CEO, Northern Beaches Council, Civic Centre, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why or council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Enquiries: Council’s Property Officer 9942 2111Submissions close Sun 10 Sep