NEW FERRY ROUTE
The Wakehurst Parkway was built as a temporary road within a parcel of land bought by the then NSW Government to create a major highway, connecting the northern beaches with the city of Sydney. No state government ever since has even managed to floodproof it, though. So would our current government now please increase this flooding to a depth which will allow them to introduce an electric ferry service to prevent the possible drowning of those wishing to access the city and/or our one and only hospital?
Marianne van de Voorde, North Narrabeen
AD CHARGES
There's a new electric car charging station installed at the corner of Lawrence and Dowling Street, Freshwater. Don't bother that it's also a 2m x 1m 24/7 illuminated advertising sign but it's constantly pumping out Liberal Party advertising like their commitment to a very slow program towards a net carbon zero by 2050. And this glowing advertising monolith isn't facing the shopping area but towards the residential zone. Should we be expecting this sign to start pumping out Labor slogans and advertising after the next federal election?
Brett Curtis, Queenscliff
WAGGING THE DOG
The crusade by Cr Rory Amon and Pittwater Unleashed to force the the people in Pittwater to put up with dogs on two of the area's beaches has Cr Amon describing the times proposed for the trials as "popular for exercising dogs". Well - newsflash - they are also popular times for the rest of us humans too, especially in summer! The prospect of avoiding excited dogs charging about and ducking flying objects propelled by some of the owners will put a lot of regulars users off, including me and my partner. We already avoid the various other unleashed areas for the same reasons. Although I believe the proposal should be defeated on environmental grounds alone, especially now that for the first time we have strong Greens representation on the council, there are other factors that don't appear to have been given due consideration by those who just want dogs on the beaches, no matter what!
LITTLE BIKE LOST
An almost new child's bike - it is pink and violet - has been left outside Eurobodalla Homes in Newport but now I have brought it in due to the weather. Is it possible to find the owner through the Review? Somewhere there is a little girl feeling sad.
HAVE YOUR SAY
The extensive Northern Beaches Council property portfolio comprises 542 buildings and 2900 land parcels, including parks, public reserves, car parks, vacant land, buildings on Council land, and Crown land under Council management. Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Property Management Framework to guide decisions on the use of this property, acquisition needs, redevelopment or properties no longer required. The 18 action items include a review of existing properties, work to determine future property needs of the community, an evaluation of our leases and licences, and the preparation of a Property Action Plan. Submissions close on March 30, 2022. See yoursay.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
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