Boardwalk costs blow out to $9.5m
Council’s General Manager Kerry McMurray has advised councillors that, based on an analysis of the available information, he estimates the cost of the Minnamurra River Boardwalk project at $9.5 million. […]
Category Archives: Kiama Downs
Trees misidentified in Minnamurra report
The Friends of the Minnamurra River (FMR) say expert analysis of a consultant’s key report, recommending that there should not be a full environmental impact assessment of the effect of […]
Election promise for local surf clubs
The day after the Liberal Party endorsed a candidate for Gilmore (see page 1), the Labor candidate Fiona Phillips was joined at Surf Beach by Deputy Shadow Leader Tanya Plibersek. […]
North Precinct endorsed
The whole of the Kiama Municipality is now covered by community precinct committees, with the endorsement of the Kiama North Precinct, to cover Gainsborough and Kiama Downs, at the December […]
Round-up of Christmas community events
Christmas Parade & Market in Gerringong It wouldn’t be Christmas in Gerringong without the annual Street Parade, which is the only one that happens in our villages. Organised by the […]
Strong concerns over boardwalk route
Over 500 people have signed a petition to Kiama Council voicing their concern about the environmental impact of a 600 metre section of the proposed Minnamurra Boardwalk. The section in […]
Minnamurra Boardwalk: Have your say on its design and features
After consultations with various government departments, a preferred route for the $4.5 million Minnamurra Boardwalk is open for public comment. “Cardno, our consultants, have been working for the last couple […]
3D printing prototypes the way of the future
As an enthusiastic surfer, when Kiama Downs’ Professor Marc in het Panhuis wanted to demonstrate the suitability of 3D printing for rapid prototyping, it was natural for him to focus […]
No quick fix for managing beaches
The good news is Kiama Council has received a grant to develop a comprehensive Coastal Management Plan. The bad news, for those hoping for clear direction over the best way […]
Arnie’s still a field legend
Well-known Kiama identity Arnie Delaite has proven it is never too late to follow your dreams, having won six gold medals at the Australian Masters Athletics Championships in Perth after […]
