Gather your team of trivia enthusiasts and join Gerringong Children's Medical Research Institute Committee at the Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club on Friday 4 August for a Jeans for Genes fundraising campaign. It is the biggest Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) Gerringong event nationwide! Wear your jeans, buy a badge, and support the cause! By supporting Jeans for Genes endeavours, you will be helping scientists at the Children’s Medical Research Institute to make further groundbreaking progress. Here are some of the ways you can help: $1 - fight cancer, $5 - treat epilepsy, $10 - crack the causes of blindness, $500 - help cure liver disease, $1,000 - make a new discovery, help scientists test a new drug that could treat cancer, epilepsy or other neurological conditions. An unexpected discovery that has the potential to save millions of people from the need for transplants and dialysis is a drug that CMRI developed to treat epilepsy and may also cure kidney disease (see www.jeansforgenes.org.au) CMRI Gerringong will sell merchandise at IGA Gerringong on Friday, 28 and Saturday, 29 July, Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 August. A denim quilt designed, made, and donated by the Kiama Quilters’ Guild will be raffled this year. It features a striking red and blue geometric theme that will appeal to all ages. The raffle will be drawn at the Trivia night. 

The Illawarra Ramblers Club has grown and developed in both size and range of activities since its inception in 1991 as a small WEA walking group. In 2015 it became an incorporated association dedicated to the enjoyment of the Australian bush and the great outdoors, which currently comprises around 250 members.The club’s activities include walking (including bush, coast, mountain and town/city), cycling and kayaking - both locally in the Illawarra and much further afield, and other social events such as group lunches.Activities are on offer most days and range from gentle rambles or bike rides along coastal paths and cycleways and paddles on Lake Illawarra - to more challenging adventures throughout NSW and other states and territories.There is a range of trips away including international treks andactivities. Upcoming trips away include Kayaking and Camping On Cockatoo Island and walking in the Western Snowy Mountains. 2024 trips away include a seven-night trip - bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling on Lord Howe Island and four-week trip hiking Everest Base camp.Each activity is listed in date order and clearly states the activity type (ie. Walk, Paddle, Cycle, Training, Trip away etc), level of difficulty (from 1-Leisurely to 5-Energetic), location, duration, activity leader, required and recommended equipment and any other important information to help interested participants decide if the activity is right for them.The website includes a comprehensive activity grading explanation and guidelines, equipment and clothing recommendations and important safety and other useful information. It also provides a wealth of visual inspiration via a large gallery of picturesque photos of past activities, as well as enticing descriptions of upcoming activities and trips.Publicity Officer Julie McDonald said the club caters for all interests in the great outdoors. ‘Our members value the positive social connections as much as the physical activity, many having been with the club for years. Another benefit is the amazing range of knowledge, skills and expertise individual members are happy to share with the group, on subjects such as local flora, fauna, birdwatching and the natural environment’.Membership is open to anyone over 18. The club caters both for those who are working full time (with weekend activities) and those with more flexible schedules (weekday activities).Anyone interested in becoming a member can attend two free trial activities with full insurance cover, prior to joining. If you’d like to take part in a trial activity, please contact Anne on 0490 963 180 for further information. There is also a contact form on the website. For more information, inspiration and to view the extensive upcoming program, visit www.illawarraramblers.com.au

On Sunday 30 July the town of Gerringong will begin its quest to involve as many locals as possible in the popular 5 x 5 walking program. Healthy Cities Illawarra has partnered with local fitness legend Korin Koutsomihalis from SOL FIT CO to bring this weekly opportunity for the community to walk on country by Werri Beach together to enhance their health, exercise and mindfulness through movement. 5 x 5 stands for 5km per week for 5 weeks. The 5 x 5 walking program is inclusive to Australians of all ages (toddlers to supercentenarians), backgrounds and abilities including local businesses and community groups like Gerringong Bowling Club and Gerringong Rotary. “I think people appreciate a little bit more support and camaraderie through the cooler months of Winter to keep active, so we hope that we can provide a fun and engaging event to do this,” said local 5x5 facilitator and SOL FIT CO leader, Coach Korin.Kelly Andrews, CEO of Healthy Cities Illawarra, said that walking of any kind is a great physical activity that people can do at their own pace. However, walking outdoors in nature is even better, with evidence of mental health benefits such as improved mood and stress levels simply by being in green space, or in the case of our coastal communities, blue space.Together with Healthy Cities Illawarra and local Gerringong Fitness community SOUL FIT CO, there is a team of motivated volunteers who are ready to walk every Sunday morning at 8am in the beautiful ocean breeze and sun by Werri Beach. All are welcome to join the movement starting this Sunday 30 July meeting together outside Gerringong Bowling Club at 8am. Enjoy moving your body outdoors with a beautiful community for better health outcomes! Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/653563515067 When: Sun 30 July, then every Sunday in AugustWhere: Meet outside of Gerringong Bowling ClubTime: 7.45am. Please Bring appropriate clothing and water bottle.

On Sunday 30 July the town of Gerringong will begin its quest to involve as many locals as possible in the popular 5 x 5 walking program. Healthy Cities Illawarra has partnered with local fitness legend Korin Koutsomihalis from SOL FIT CO to bring this weekly opportunity for the community to walk on country by Werri Beach together to enhance their health, exercise and mindfulness through movement. 5 x 5 stands for 5km per week for 5 weeks. The 5 x 5 walking program is inclusive to Australians of all ages (toddlers to supercentenarians), backgrounds and abilities including local businesses and community groups like Gerringong Bowling Club and Gerringong Rotary. “I think people appreciate a little bit more support and camaraderie through the cooler months of Winter to keep active, so we hope that we can provide a fun and engaging event to do this,” said local 5x5 facilitator and SOL FIT CO leader, Coach Korin.Kelly Andrews, CEO of Healthy Cities Illawarra, said that walking of any kind is a great physical activity that people can do at their own pace. However, walking outdoors in nature is even better, with evidence of mental health benefits such as improved mood and stress levels simply by being in green space, or in the case of our coastal communities, blue space.Together with Healthy Cities Illawarra and local Gerringong Fitness community SOUL FIT CO, there is a team of motivated volunteers who are ready to walk every Sunday morning at 8am in the beautiful ocean breeze and sun by Werri Beach. All are welcome to join the movement starting this Sunday 30 July meeting together outside Gerringong Bowling Club at 8am. Enjoy moving your body outdoors with a beautiful community for better health outcomes! Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/653563515067 When: Sun 30 July, then every Sunday in AugustWhere: Meet outside of Gerringong Bowling ClubTime: 7.45am. Please Bring appropriate clothing and water bottle.

The Rotary Club of Kiama celebrated its 70th Changeover lunch recently. Errol Chopping has taken the reins from last years’ President Carol Jagger.The lunch was attended by 68 guests and was held at the Sebel Harbourside, where Errol, the new President, announced his Board for 2023-24. The event was attended by dignitaries such as Fiona Phillips MP, Gareth Ward Member for Kiama, and Mayor Neill Reilly and other Rotary dignitaries were also there. The ‘Paul Harris Award’ which acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1000 were made to Murray Smith, and Bob and Annette Young.  John Clarke received the ‘Robert East Award’ which recognises Council employees who have made significant contributions as volunteers in the community. President Errol Chopping, Rotary Governor Tonia Barnes and Federal Member Fiona PhillipsA special mention to Kiama's own Rotary Member Tonia Barnes, who is now the ‘Rotary Governor of District 9675’.  Tonia is the first District Governor to be nominated from the Kiama club.  “The District Governor role is all about leadership, more than directive,” Tonia says. “The DG is responsible for 58 Rotary clubs stretching from Sydney Harbour all the way down the south coast, from St Marys and Sydney’s west and far west to Wollondilly and Canberra, so it’s a wide geographical and socio-economic spread.” District Governor is a huge role and Tonia can’t do it on her own; she is assisted by ten Assistant Governors that each look after five clubs, split into regions. They all work together on the various projects. Rotary is a volunteer organisation where the main aim is to serve communities, and they do this by identifying what is needed.  Currently there is a focus on supporting mental health – especially for children, and the international president Mr Gordon McInally has set the directive to clubs to focus on peace in the world – especially in conflict areas.  Demonstrating this Rotary has made significant donations to the Ukraine and to Syria.The Kiama Rotary club wants to move in the direction that best benefits the community, so they hold focus groups amongst various age groups from teens through to businesspeople and the aged.  They encourage and welcome new members with fresh ideas.  Open meetings are held regularly, so you can go along to find out if joining Kiama Rotary and getting involved with worthwhile initiatives is something that holds appeal. The Bugle acknowledges all award recipients and sends good wishes to the new President in his year ahead, and to the new District Governor in her four-year term ahead.

Have you ever wondered how locations are chosen for your favourite film and tv shows? Then the Locations Management workshop might just be for you! ‘Screen Illawarra’ is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to upskill local, emerging practitioners and provide spaces for networking. They are holding a Location Management workshop on Saturday 22 July at Kiama Library.  The workshop will answer, “What does a Location Manager do? And what are the pathways to working in Locations in the film industry?” and is targeted at anyone serious about getting into location work, including information about the paperwork, the administration, and the need for a creative eye. They are hoping to target school age students, as well as seasoned industry workers, and professionals. Guest speakers at the workshop will be experienced Location Managers Karen Illesca, a Kiama local who works in Sydney as a Location Manager, and Lisa Scope from Screen NSW. They will guide workshop attendees on a practice session through various Kiama locations and cover aspects of the role including accessibility in terms of inclusivity, mental health first aid, sustainability, and more.Karen has experience as a Location Scout as well as On Set Locations and Location manager on both short form and long form content. She is an enthusiastic member of Screen Illawarra and is a founding partner of 2Kats Productions along with fellow member Phillippa Webb.Lisa has successfully scouted locations for some of Australia’s most beloved and respected dramas. Her portfolio includes acclaimed productions like “Love Child”, “Packed to the Rafters”, “Love My Way” and “Rescue Special Ops”. Most recently, Lisa has worked for Marvel and on the production of 'The Fall Guy' starring Ryan Gosling (and many other stars), that had the Sydney Harbour Bridge shut down. It was all over the news at the time. Lisa will be discussing this at the workshop too.Registrations are now open for this highly requested workshop, which is free for current members of Screen Illawarra. For everyone else, tickets are only $10 each. Make sure to get in early, because spots are limited. Link to Come along and meet like-minded people for a great day of networking.This event is sponsored by: Wollongong City Council and the NSW Government (Screen NSW). Interested participants can register on Eventbrite.

Community clubs and associations are all experiencing the same difficulty in finding volunteers to fulfill critical roles and their answers are all the same; if no one steps up, their group will cease to exist.“It’s an ongoing challenge to maintain the appropriate numbers to keep the Gerroa Community Association effectively running,” says President Roy Schmidt, who isn’t alone with three other associations all on the hunt for more members.The GCA, Gerringong Music Club and Illawarra Folk Club have critical roles that aren’t being filled, even the Gerringong Christmas Parade is in jeopardy of not going ahead this year with no new organisers.While semi-retired locals are more prone to joining community groups, young people with full-time jobs are also encouraged to put their hand up as the work only involves a couple of hours a week.“You as an individual will feel positive and good because you’re helping other members of the community,” says Roy. “Then as a result, you become a part of the community.“You get to know other people on the committee and outside at social events, which is a huge benefit. Most of my best friends are people I have met through the committee.”The GCA has been searching for a new hall manager, after they moved to fill the position of secretary, and a general committee member. “You can’t run the Association efficiently with four to six active committee members. You need at least seven or eight to spread the work around and help carry the load,” Roy says, who will be down to six members shortly.  For Gerringong Music Club, they are referring to themselves as ‘lucky’ for finding a new, young musical director after months of searching, however, they still need a publicity officer and, in the near future, a new treasurer.She hopes the new musical director will pull in more younger people, as the majority of their members are over 80 years old.“The Club can’t function without people,” says former musical director Bobbie Miller, noting it isn’t uncommon for lots of organisations to have trouble finding people.“We would have had to close if we hadn’t managed to fill positions on the committee.”Bobbie believes COVID has made people reluctant to get out and be involved in the community, especially the older age group.On social media, the Illawarra Folk Club admitted it has been harder to find willing people to fill their office bearing jobs over the past few years.“Sadly, we are now at a time where we will not have an honorary treasurer,” the post read.The long held tradition of the Gerringong Christmas Parade is, at this stage, not going ahead due to no one stepping up and taking the reins [Gerringong Christmas Parade needs new blood].The Parade has been organised by a group of four local women for the past four years, after the baton was passed on by Gerringong Rotary who ran the event for many years.Organiser Julia O’Keefe says they are still on the hunt and hope someone comes forward soon as the Parade involves preparation in the upcoming months.Roles on offer:Gerroa Community Association – contact President Roy Schmidt for more information on 0418 449 678General committee member and Hall Manager: Caring people who enjoy being involved in community matters.Gerringong Music Club – contact former Musical Director Bobbie Miller for more information on 0413 967 385Publicity Officer: Someone who can design posters, write press releases, and is familiar with social media.Treasurer: Someone who is good with numbers and bookkeeping.Illawarra Folk Club – contact Secretary of The Illawarra Folk Club Graeme Morrison for more information on 0412 358 333Treasurer: A certificate of accountancy from TAFE or a University degree would be ideal, as would a student learning book keeping. A knowledge of accounting standards as well as tax and companies act would be preferable. The position would require about 20 hours a month with more input around Festival time.Gerringong Christmas Parade – email [email protected] for more informationOrganisers: Any local or community group who love Christmas and want to continue the tradition.

Kiama’s University of the Third Age (U3A) opened in 1999 and is part of a worldwide not-for-profit movement set up to encourage semi and fully retired seniors to remain physically, mentally and socially active. U3A is welcoming, non-sectarian, non-political and community-focussed – and aims to reflect both the specific expertise within, and interests of, the community of each group.Their inspirational motto is ‘Learn, Laugh, Live’.  The U3A movement was born in France in the early 1970s and established in Australia in 1984. NSW’s first group was in the Shoalhaven area. In Australia, there are now over 200 groups and around 100,000 members. Kiama U3A runs informal short courses during school terms and holds interesting talks weekly, all provided by people who have solid life-time skills and knowledge. Course leaders and speakers are drawn from the membership and the community and are all volunteers.A wide-range of stimulating courses are on offer this term, including such diverse subject areas as: Table TennisMedieval HistoryPhilosophyMah JongTai Chi What’s in the News Drama Workshops.Talks, across a variety subjects, are presented for two hours on Monday afternoons.There is also a monthly book club, and an interesting excursion each term.There are no exams or “awards”, just a great opportunity for life-long learning, exploring of new ideas and activities – to keep you physically active and mentally engaged, and to connect with others in your community.   Kiama U3A is run entirely by volunteers with the committee organising course leaders and speakers, and providing a monthly newsletter. Join up, become a volunteer, and enjoy the experience.Further information:Any questions please contact: [email protected] following link, Kiama U3A - Term 3 2023 provides general information, enrolment dates and course registration forms. Newsletters and course outlines are also available on the website.

The Illawarra Ramblers Club has grown and developed in both size and range of activities since its inception in 1991 as a small WEA walking group. In 2015 it became an incorporated association dedicated to the enjoyment of the Australian bush and the great outdoors, which currently comprises around 250 members.The club’s activities include walking (including bush, coast, mountain and town/city), cycling and kayaking - both locally in the Illawarra and much further afield, and other social events such as group lunches.Activities are on offer most days and range from gentle rambles or bike rides along coastal paths and cycleways and paddles on Lake Illawarra - to more challenging adventures throughout NSW and other states and territories.There is a range of trips away including international treks andactivities. Upcoming trips away include Kayaking and Camping On Cockatoo Island and walking in the Western Snowy Mountains. 2024 trips away include a seven-night trip - bushwalking, cycling, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling on Lord Howe Island and four-week trip hiking Everest Base camp.Each activity is listed in date order and clearly states the activity type (ie. Walk, Paddle, Cycle, Training, Trip away etc), level of difficulty (from 1-Leisurely to 5-Energetic), location, duration, activity leader, required and recommended equipment and any other important information to help interested participants decide if the activity is right for them.The website includes a comprehensive activity grading explanation and guidelines, equipment and clothing recommendations and important safety and other useful information. It also provides a wealth of visual inspiration via a large gallery of picturesque photos of past activities, as well as enticing descriptions of upcoming activities and trips.Publicity Officer Julie McDonald said the club caters for all interests in the great outdoors. ‘Our members value the positive social connections as much as the physical activity, many having been with the club for years. Another benefit is the amazing range of knowledge, skills and expertise individual members are happy to share with the group, on subjects such as local flora, fauna, birdwatching and the natural environment’.Membership is open to anyone over 18. The club caters both for those who are working full time (with weekend activities) and those with more flexible schedules (weekday activities).Anyone interested in becoming a member can attend two free trial activities with full insurance cover, prior to joining. If you’d like to take part in a trial activity, please contact Anne on 0490 963 180 for further information. There is also a contact form on the website. For more information, inspiration and to view the extensive upcoming program, visit www.illawarraramblers.com.au

The GCA is in dire need of some new members to join the Management Committee.We have been able to organise a member with appropriate skills to take over the secretarial role from Brian.However, we still urgently require 2 new general committee members ie non-executive roles, to provide assistance on matters such as organising & helping at fund raising events, hall management, etc.The Committee meets every second month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov), on the 4th Thursday, currently commencing at 7.30pm.Anyone able to join the Committee, a group of sociable, caring Gerroans, or would wish to further discuss, please call Brian Pickett - GCA Secretary (0418 164 043) or Roy Schmidt - GCA President(0418 449 678).With additional committee members, the valued future contribution of the GCA to the Gerroa and surrounding community will be assured.

Local charity, Homestead of Hope, has raised over $3,300 from Kiama Lions Club's Comedy for a Cause night.The event, held at Kiama Leagues Club recently, showcased some of the best comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.Organiser Cheryl Moses says over 200 people attended the event with all proceeds supporting the Homestead of Hope, a charity that aims to help the disadvantaged, lonely and the homeless."It is so important to support charities and groups in our own area," Cheryl says. "A big thank you to the Kiama Community and all those who attended."Everyone came out in droves to support the worthy cause whilst enjoying a night of comedy.Organisers Cheryl Moses and Veronica DzeldeJohn Larkins, Jeff does and Jim ballentine Matt and Mark enjoying the showBeverley Blackmore and Gillian TagueGeorgina Keigh, Angie Micallef, Robyn Crabb and Christine Holloway with friends from Homestead of Hope

The Kiama Spring Garden Competition 2023 is now underway.The official launch will be held at 10.30 am on Saturday 20 May 2023 at Burnetts on Barney, Kiama’s local retail nursery and landscaping supply store.Gardening is an important pastime for residents in our community. Gardens promote physical and mental health in a diverse group of people, with our local competition providing a much-needed goal for many to work towards.Each year we work in partnership with sponsors who help to make our community event a success. The Kiama Garden Club’s Spring Garden Competition is only possible with the generosity of community-minded people and businesses like The Bugle with our sponsorship team based in the local community.This year The Bugle will be Chief Media Sponsor with its wide circulation across the Kiama District.Our Competition is a competition for all gardeners, of whatever age and level of experience, and for all types of gardens. We have classes for community and school gardens as we believe these play a very important part in the wellbeing of ourdistrict.

The Club has provided this report:May was another exciting month for Probus Club of Jamberoo Inc, highlighted by a fantastic Race Day at Kembla Grange with 57 members attending.The June Outing is an Inside Industry Working Port Tour of the Steelworks on Friday, June 19 from 9.30am. Cost is $20.It’s a comprehensive bus tour of the Inner and Outer Harbour where we will see the Ports key infrastructures. It includes a short stop at Christy drive, offering spectacular views of the Inner Harbour berths, then the additional infrastructure and Industries that are in and around the Outer Harbour. The Tour will finish on a beautiful high at Hill 60 with amazing panoramic views of the Illawarra coastline and an optional lunch at Port Kembla Leagues Club.Our May meeting was fantastic, with a record turnout and we welcomed Erin Addison-Smith and Kiama local Jacob Cooper from Fulton Hogan who gave us a comprehensive look at the progress of the Albion Park Rail Bypass, highlighting how complex the planning and construction of this huge project is.President David Hall launched our monthly members talk and we look forward to further contributions from other members in the upcoming meetings.The club has welcomed seven new members, taking us to 95 members which is most gratifying.

Notes from the Residents Workshops, May 11 2021, The Pavilionsupplied by the Central Precinct President, Mark GreavesAll residents are encouraged to write their own submission and then send to Council and your local member. Some residents have indicated that they will also send their submissions to Councillors, and also to some State Ministers.You can access all the details relating to the South Kiama PP on the council website: South Kiama PPThe following documents are useful: ‘Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2016-2036’ and ‘Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan 2021-2041’ as well as the Kiama Local Strategic Planning Statement.Notes were made from both the workshops held. These notes should be helpful when you write your own submission. History of the PPCouncil Report March 2019:   See p.4 Mayoral Minute and voting. P.7 Kiama Urban Strategy.Council Minute March 2019:  8 to 1 vote by Councillors to reject PP.Southern Regional Planning Panel report:  Strategic and site-specific merit.Council Report July 201:. Acceptance by Council of Planning Proposal Authority.Council Minute July 2019: See recommendations pp.2-3.Gateway Determination:   PP to proceed. Council’s Objections to PPCouncil identified the following reasons for not supporting the PP:Greenfield sites should only be considered if insufficient dwellings are able to be supplied.Highlighted the importance of infill development to the Kiama housing market.Housing completions have tracked above the annual average projected under the Illawarra Shoalhaven Regional Plan (ISRP) for the 2 previous years.Council considers that the existing greenfield sites are sufficient for housing development.Impacts on the performance of the road and wastewater networks needs to be considered.In the Kiama Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) the community highly values the natural environment, agricultural lands, scenic landscapes and the urban character of the municipality.The Kiama community has a strong preference for a moderate approach to growth to growth and has raised concerns about the outward expansion of towns and villages. Southern Regional Planning Panel Review June 2019The site is identified in the Kiama Urban Study for use “if insufficient dwelling numbers are available.”The SRPP was not convinced that other initiatives would meet projected housing needs identified in the ISRP.Greenfield sites relied heavily on progressing development of West Elambra which has not been rezoned to date. (Now before Council)The SRPP is therefore not convinced that “sufficient dwellings will be available” consistent with the KUS caveat on progressing development of this site.Gateway consideration can proceed in parallel with development of the LSPS, with the Council ultimately in a position to make a final decision in the context of directions articulated in the LSPS. Broad Planning Issues in the LGAThe proponent relies on the 2011 Kiama Urban Study which has been replaced by the 2020 LSPS. Both documents identify South Kiama as a potential greenfield site “if required.”The 2020 LSPS for the first time identifies Bombo Quarry as a significant future contributor to dwelling numbers. See p.22 regarding greenfield and infill sites. And p.31 regarding housing supply and demand.The proponent relies solely on the 2036 ISRP which is about to be replaced: (See p.35 Direction 2.1 Need for an additional greenfield site. 2850 dwellings required over 20 years, 142 per year. P.36 states that there was not enough land or market ready infill development to provide this need.)The Draft 2041 ISRP differs significantly in its view on the contribution required by Kiama LGA re regional housing supply:P.62 has Objective 18 Provide housing supply in the right locations. Kiama will only play a supporting role in regional housing supply. Collaboration Activity 4 is to work with KMC on the development of a Local Housing Strategy. Bombo Quarry is mentioned as a future development site rather than other non urban areas. P.70 has Objective 20 establish a shared vision for the future of Bombo Quarry. The Regional Plan recognises the potential of BQ as a future site for housing needs.Council will be preparing a Local Housing Strategy by June 2022. Why would a decision be made on such a large potential housing site before the Local Housing Strategy is in place? The SiteSouth Kiama PP is a 40 hectare(100 acres) site bounded by Saddleback Mountain Road to the North, Weir Street to the South and Princes Highway to the East. The site slopes significantly west to east and has many undulations south to north over numerous riparian corridors. The steep slopes of much of the land would require significant cut and fill, as well as retaining walls in road construction as well as building construction.The community is also concerned that 40 hectares of farming land will be lost to development.The workshops discussed the major concerns to residents. TrafficThe traffic survey commissioned by the proponent used intersection count from 26/07/2016. This is out of date. The High School P&C Association have done more recent traffic counts. The study did not highlight that safety and traffic are a major issue for the Kiama High School currently. An updated Traffic Study is urgently required.The traffic study states that there will be an extra 525 vehicle movements past the KHS each peak hour morning. The safety issues with an extra 9 vehicles per minute are a huge concern.The small turning circle for vehicles will be confronted by 525 vehicles coming against them each school morning.The traffic report states that 90% of vehicles leaving the proposed estate will be heading north, either going into the Town Centre or heading north on the Princes Highway.More vehicles going into the Town Centre will put pressure on parking. We are waiting for the draft Traffic and Parking Study that Council has commissioned to assess the current issues regarding parking. We need to assess that study.Vehicles wishing to enter the Princes Highway will need to wind through Addo’s roundabout and then onto Manning, Farmer, Shoalhaven and Bland Streets before entering the highway.Return trips in the afternoons will exit the highway at Surfleet Place and wind back through South Kiama Drive, adding to congestion.Pressure on roads if construction goes ahead. Many heavy vehicles on local roads will lead to extra maintenance.Emergency access to the PP site requires clarification. Floodwater, Stormwater and SewerageMuch concern that the report from Sydney water is a single page.Residents are concerned that the current sewage system is unable to cope, before adding extra pressure. Require much more information on sewerage capabilities.Steep terrain and many new hard surfaces will cause much more stormwater.Biodiversity and Conservation section of DPIE states that there has been no flood mitigation implementation. This will lead to downstream flood impacts. “Flood risk will be increased due to this PP”.Flood assessment has not addressed matters raised and discussed in previous advice.“PP is inconsistent with objectives of Flood Prone Land.” SchoolingConcern that the report from Dept. of Education was 2 pages only.The Catholic Schools department was not asked for a report.KHS close to capacity. KPS is over capacity. Sts Peter & Paul primary school close to capacity.The report includes Gerringong and Jamberoo primary schools in the catchment. Surely, primary students would go to KPS or StP&P schools.Need explanation on how projections have been done.All 3 schools have a small footprint, with no room for expansion. Transport for NSWDoes not support the PP in its current form.PP needs to address impacts on State road network, and requires more information regarding walking, cycling and public transport.Noise abatement needs more consideration.Enquiries to Central Precinct are welcome: [email protected] or 0418 811 833

Probus Club of Jamberoo Inc is looking forward to a successful 2021-22 year after the lifting of most Covid-19 restrictions have allowed the club to resume activities, with more in the pipeline.The recent annual meeting saw David Hall elected as the club’s third President, Jeanette Leeson remains as Secretary, Kerry Brennan will fill the Vice-President roles, while John Sims remains on the executive after stepping down as president and has taken over as Treasurer.Other committee positions are Welfare Officer: Barbara Barnes, Membership Officer: Glenda Thomas, Tour Officer: Joe Leeson, Activity Officer: Pam Facey, Outings Officer: Nuffy Brooke-Smith, Guest Speaker Officer: David Barnes and Newsletter Officer: Denise Sims. Next on the Outings list is a car rally on Wednesday, April 21, while there is a Race Day at Kembla Grange on May 25, while Activities will include a Trivia Night on a date to be finalised at Club Jamberoo.Members are reminded that their annual fee of $30 is due before April 30.

The Kiama District Sports Association held its 2020 Annual General Meeting last night the Kiama Leagues Club. The 2020 AGM of the Kiama Sports Association not only again elected Col Rathbone (right) as its President, but also made him their first Life Member. Col has been President of the Association since it was formed in 1969.“Col has been the backbone of the KDSA since its inception and devotes endless hours working for all sports within the municipality,” says the Secretary, John Dawson.“He voluntarily coordinates the bookings of all of Kiama’s sporting fields on behalf of Council, liaises with Council on behalf of the clubs and associations and is the main point of call for any issue that may arise.”It was noted while revising the existing constitution (circa 1979), to allow for Life Members, that the position of Patron had never been filled. No one knows why. The obvious choice was the Mayor of Kiama, Mark Honey, not only for his current role, but also as he was a founding member of the Association.