tuross head - Beautiful one day and perfect the next

Why are they selling up and leaving?

2012-01-28T15:07:00.003+11:00

Ten percent of Tuross Head for Sale !!!!

In 2006 Tuross had 179 vacant blocks and 1650 houses of which 1010 were permanently occupied

This month sees 184 properties listed for sale—10% of the town

Locals have remarked about, what appears to be, a growing number of For Sale signs around Eurobodalla and Tuross. When companies find they are losing large numbers of customers or staff, they conduct exit interviews or use other means to acquaint themselves with the reasons.

We would not wish to invade the privacy of others, but as a caring community perhaps we should be trying to determine whether there is anything the community, THPA, local businesses or Council could be planning to do to keep our residents and home owners preferring to be here.

Whist it is recognised that some community members will have many reasons for moving away from the town, the Tuross Head Progress Association invites those who are selling their houses or land to let them know of any issues and reasons that the community and our town planners should consider?

No doubt the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Town Planners have their own concerns and are working hard behind the scenes in discussions of the increasing need for public transport, medical access and employment opportunities.

The Eurobodalla Council Vision 2030 report highlighted these concerns and expectations.

If able can you tell others your own reasons for selling up and leaving Tuross

The dredging of the Tuross Boat Ramp

2011-07-01T13:11:00.002+10:00

On the past weekend four separate groups of boaters over a hour and a half that where going to launch at Tuross ramp decided to go elsewhere (Narooma or Moruya) to launch their boat. Anecdotally this has been happening all too often. At Christmas it was more than apparent and lead to great frustration for boat owners trying to launch and retrieve.

Turning visitors away from Tuross and sending them elsewhere hurts businesses in Tuross and affects us all, not only directly immediately in the back pocket now, but in the future as well.

When we get a decline in business we get a decline in our local economy, no cafes, no shops, no services, no trades …. people don't want to come here any more and when they go elsewhere businesses, houses and land loose value. It really isn’t rocket science.

Do you feel that it is important to keep this boatramp servicable? Have your say:

No Beach patrol for Summer 2010-2011

2010-09-18T14:27:00.005+10:00

Eurobodalla Shire Council, as a consequence of not receiving State approval of a rate rise above CPI determined that it would withdraw a range of services that it considered were no longer affordable.

One of these was the withdrawal of $150,000 that paid for the annual beach patrol services provided by Australian Lifesaving Services to seven of the key shire beaches over the summer holiday period.

The main beach of Tuross Head was one of these seven beaches.

It is estimated that $24,000 is required to provide the Beach Patrol service to Tuross Head.

Following a cancellation of a summer holiday booking and threats of other cancellations Tuross businesses have now begun to realise that not only the risk of loss of life is at stake without a patrolled beach but widespread financial loss is also at hand if tourists begin to consider having their holidays elsewhere where beaches are patrolled.

Council say they will not back down on their descision.

Either sponsors are found to provide the $24,000 or there will be no beach patrol for our summer visitors.

For more background information visit this page

Have your say :

Where should the River mouth be opened?

2010-05-20T09:34:00.001+10:00

Is the Tuross River mouth being opened by Council in the right place as determined by their Opening Policy

The Policy directs Council to have any opening “located as far north as practical depending on channel location”.

There was no consultation regarding the location of any proposed opening and following previous openings at this location there are many in the Tuross Community who disagree with the science of the location as being the best possible to ensure the longest possible opening opportunity.

What do you think?

Do we need a permanent Police Officer in Tuross?

2009-12-02T12:10:00.002+11:00

Each year the question of a permanent police presence in Tuross Head is raised.

The Eurobodalla Coast is serviced by Batemans Bay, Moruya, Bodalla and Narooma Police Stations with Batemans Bay being the only 24/7 police station servicing Eurobodalla and Bega Shires.

The question of possible under resourcing of Polices numbers is often raised however, per capita, the South Coast has 2 positions above the official NSW per capita ratios.

The summer period tends to be the time when the village is most exposed to criminal intent. Starting with the end of school festivities in November the village then takes in the influx of visitors here to enjoy the summer. With these visitors come opportunists very much aware of the policing limitations of the village and the south coast.

A late night phone call to the police in Batemans Bay would see, at a minimum, a response time of 45 minutes. This immediate response could only be expected based on highest priority at the time. Ransacking of cars and domestic theft without violence would need be weighed against street brawling and late night vehicle accidents. At best victims might expect a police response within 48 hours if resources allow.

What can be done?

Letters can be written to your Member of Parliament to be passed on to the Minister of Police asking “What will trigger a permanent Police presence in Tuross Head?” The Minister will respond personally to each letter sent. The Minister will no doubt be swayed by the weight of numbers in a request for a permanent police presence though only if it can be deemed to be required. Based on village crime rates most likely a permanent police presence would be deemed as not being required.

What is required is a Seasonal presence where an officer was accommodated in a local caravan park for the season to then provide a “permanent” police presence to the village.

Following on from a spate of thefts in Tuross over recent years it is apparent that most residents leave themselves exposed to opportunistic thieves who, time and time again find cars and homes left open.

Whilst it would be of major benefit to have a local police officer, seasonally or otherwise, residents do need to take their own precautions. The www.turosshead.org website has published a document called Tuross Watch that is recommended reading for all residents. It can be found at this link: http://www.turosshead.org/Pages/TurossWatch.htm

Until we have increased police numbers residents are reminded to do what best they can to limit their exposure to theft. It is important to report every crime to police though as it will only be by statistics that a village such as ours can lobby for a stronger police presence.

Hood Cres - Who owns the land?

2009-07-23T12:58:00.002+10:00

Who owns the “VRA land” that Council wishes to sell in Hood Cres?

A question is raised over who owns the land that Council wishes to sell on Hood Cres
currently used by the VRA ?
The possible sale has been identified by Council in it’s Management Plan under Table 1A-1:
Properties Listed for Sale where they state: “ In line with council policy, surplus property has been or will be offered for sale by tender, private treaty or auction. The proceeds are used to develop other property or offset the need to raise revenues through rates to provide other services.”

The land in question was donated to the Tuross Head Bushfire Brigade by Hector McWilliam in 1963. The Bush Fire Brigade were advised that the land was to be transferred to Council for it to be unrateable. The land was dutifully transferred by Hector McWilliam to Council and the fire shed built and remained in operation until 1986 when the Bush Fire Brigade relocated to it’s present location in Drake Street .

The new shed in Drake Street was built on Council land with materials supplied by Council and labour provided by volunteers and through the Red Scheme (work for the dole). As is evident throughout the Eurobodalla Shire bushfire sheds are universally located on Council owned land and come under Councils care and control. Council has provided land to all of the Bush Fire Brigades in the Shire (with NO Bush Fire Brigade being required to purchase its own land).

The Tuross Head VRA has enjoyed the use of the Hood Cres land and shed owned by the Fire Brigade since 1986 and have extended the old Fire Shed to two bays at their own cost, leasing the property for a peppercorn rent of $1.10 per year from Council. They have three years remaining on their present lease. It could be argued that moral ownership of the donated
land is still held by the Tuross Head Bushfire Brigade to whom the land was generously given by Hector McWilliam.

No doubt the fire brigade is grateful for Councils generosity over the years in making the land
“unrateable” by the technicality of “transferring” ownership to Council however, now that Council wishes to sell the land the information provided by the Bush Fire Minute book is offered so that residents of Tuross can determine for themselves who should be the beneficiary of the sale of this parcel of land.

Whilst official permission was not forthcoming to show the minutes of the 1963 meetings in full the two scanned images shown here do tell their own story. The original minute book is secure and scanned images have been made.

Do you think the Tuross Fire Brigade and Tuross Community should benefit solely from the sale of this land or do you think Council owns the land and can do what it likes with the proceeds of sale? Have your say....

Overnight Parking Bay in Drake Street

2009-07-06T20:09:00.004+10:00

Residents have noticed of late that there are large timber jinkers parked overnight in Drake Street near the Fire Station. They are parked out of the way in an area used to store gravel and dirt. No doubt they make no noise at all overnight and are gone early in the morning.
A growing number of Tuross residents have einquired of Council staff whether Council has authorised logging trucks to use Council property in Tuross Head. These trucks have now been using the parking site each night for several weeks and it appears that they will be using it for some months more. Often these trucks are loaded with cut down trees.

Residents have cited NSW Road Rules – Regulation 200 – which does not permit drivers of heavy vehicles, or long vehicles [other than a bus] to stop on a length of road in a built up area for longer than one hour. So these trucks can not be parked overnight in residential streets.

Council was asked by residents:
[1] is Council aware heavily laden logging trucks are being driven through residential streets of Tuross Head, mostly after dark, to be parked on Community Land or Council property off Drake Street in Tuross Head?
[2] has Council authorised the logging truck operator / drivers to park heavy vehicles on Community Land OR on Council property off Drake Street in Tuross Head? If so, for what period of time? What income will Council receive for providing such facility and the associated liabilities?
[3] if Council has authorised use of Community Land or Council property, by a commercial company that is not conducting activities on behalf of Council, what authority does Council rely on to permit such use?
[4] if Council has not authorised such use of Community Land or Council property, what steps will Council take to prevent illegal use of this land?
[5] does Council require rate payers to subsidise logging activities, or will Council seek compensation from the truck company for accelerated deterioration of road surfaces in Tuross Head?

These are all solid questions and Council is bound to take formal notice of them … however there are consequences to be considered in moving these truck along.

As a result of resident complaint the logging company have been asked to park their trucks at one of our industrial areas instead. This will see the loggers relocating from Tuross to either Dalmeny or to Moruya.

Please Note: Council staff are working with the owners to identify alternate sites for the vehicles.

Few know that these same loggers bring approx $1000 per day to our village in groceries fuel, restaurant meals and services and rents. They make an absolute point of shopping locally and being asked to move on comes at a far higher cost to the community than the visual dissatisfaction of a few residents.

The village already has several semi trailer movements per day with supplies coming in. It is critical to the loggers that their trucks be safe over night and they have developed a good trust of this community and feel that their trucks are safe here.

Though residents might be against logging it is a legal activity under law and as such these trucks have a right to be here in the Shire and working. That the loggers have chosen to stay in Tuross Head is a bonus for this town at this time of the year and in these financially difficult times.

The very same questions asked above by residents last time around resulted in the local bus company having to relocate its overnight parking to the industrial area in Moruya some years ago. As it so happened that move has fortunately resulted in the construction of a high quality facility in Moruya which the bus company is incredibly proud of. Lost in the whole exercise though was the possibility of Tuross having ready access to reliable, accessible, affordable public transport.

Should there be a section of land that could be used to accommodate larger vehicles overnight? Should the trucks be made to move on?

The Draft LEP of 2009

2009-06-10T17:57:00.005+10:00

Council has prepared a new draft LEP in line with the NSW Department of Planning's direction given in 2006 that all Councils must comply within 2-5 years.

The Draft LEP will replace Council's current Rural LEP 1987 and Urban LEP 1999.

The time for public submissions to the LEP has been extended until 24 July 2009

Council are requesting residents review the Draft LEP and make their submissions either online at their webpage or by mail.

To view the plan online click on this link

This Blog is set up for general discussion and feedback - Please direct ALL formal Draft LEP submissions to the Eurobodalla Shire Council before July 24th.

The Sandy Point Playground

2009-06-09T13:18:00.005+10:00

Eurobodalla Shire Council undertook a rationalisation of playgrounds in Tuross in 2006 bringing the four playgrounds the village had down to two.

Manly Street Playground was removed as it was constructed primarily of treated timber which was identified as being hazardous. The swings, slippery dip and see-saw in Eva Mylott Park were removed however smaller Junior swings were reinstalled at the request of the community.

Having rationalised two of four Council then focused on the remaining two playgrounds of Evans Road Reserve and Sandy Point Reserve bringing the Evans Road Playground equipment up to a satisfactory standard and providing increased softfall of a more suitable material to the site.

The original Sandy Point Playground equipment (a double swing - Junior and Senior) was in poor condition and was removed. In its place Council erected the modular playground equipment that stands today.

There is strong opinion held in village of the equipment that was chosen for this playground. To many parents it is unusable by their toddlers as it demands hands on supervision in order to use each and all of the components and it is also deemed to be too advanced for most children under seven years of age.

Tuross parents are, however, making good use of the playground equipment at Evans Road Playground and are looking forward to the improvements that will be made to the immediate area in the way of toilet block improvements, access provision and a parents shelter.

Local Tuross parents are more often though, traveling to Moruya to take their children to the playground at Gundary Oval or Russ Martin Park which provide their children with the equipment available to assist their child's further physical development and co-ordination.

Council has now announced its intention to construct a regional playground at the entry to Riverside Park, Moruya aimed at incorporating natural elements and timber structures into a play scene for children where highlights of the playground will include hardwood timber based swings, totem poles and a “flying fox”.

By popular request this blog has been raised to allow local Tuross parents to communicate their opinion of the Sandy Point Playground Equipment to Council.

The Big Questions about the Lake, The Bar and the Dolphins

2009-02-13T16:22:00.009+11:00

The Tuross River mouth is the most "sanded-up" it has been in over 100 years. The volume of water required to flush that sand into the ocean and return the tidal flow is enormous and it will require either a natural flood or a substantial lake height to have any flushing effect.

The Council's water reserves are approaching 70% - if reasonable flows in the Tuross River result from recent rains Council will no doubt resume pumping water from the Tuross River to supply the Shire and to help fill Deep Creek Dam which will reduce the opportunity to establish a "head" of pressure ready to flush the lake as was the method used during the last opening which took advantage of the differential of heights between the lake height and the sea height at low tide.

However, to not draw water from Tuross River might place the Shire in a Level 2 water restriction.

All that we can do is to wait for a natural filling over time or wait for a flood.

Either way any flooding will have an impact on the village and should it flash flood whilst the river mouth bar remains at its present height the boat sheds and the Narrows Caravan Park will be inundated and it may cause a possible closure of Hector McWilliam Drive at the Narrows. Previous events of substancial and rapid flooding have occurred in 1921, 1934, 1974 and 1982, 1991 and 1998.

The Tuross River mouth was blocked two years ago in a situation similar to the present with the forced opening in Feb 2007. This time however the wildcard of having three dolphins living in the lake now adds to the complexity.

If you were a Shire Engineer for the Day (with limited budget and resources) what would you do?

Would you stop pumping Tuross River to allow a "head" of water to build knowing that the dolphins require 30+ salinity and that it would have a direct impact on our oyster industry whilst also knowing to do so might force the Shire into Level 2 Water restrictions?
Would you trim off the sand at the front of the river mouth bar to the height of the boat shed decks to ensure there is no substantial flooding in the case of an "event"?
Would you consider cutting a channel further to the south along Sth Tuross Beach to maximise the in-and-out tidal flow knowing that this area is the location of the annual Little Tern nesting Zone and that this section of Tuross South may be under the control of NPWS whilst a;so bearing in mind that this area is under a minimum of 1 metre of water when the lake fills naturally or floods? (note: Presently there are 56 Little Tern nests with 70 eggs/chicks in this location).

Council is presently commissioning a consultant to develop an Opening Policy for Coila and Tuross Lakes. It is hoped that the Policy will be tabled by mid 2009. There will be public consultation by the consultants during the process. Possibly this blog might offer to them some of the knowledge our more learned locals have and provide some of the options and opinions that our "Shire Engineers for a Day" might now post below.

Tuross Norfolk Pines as heritage trees

2009-01-11T13:58:00.003+11:00

Should the Norfolk Pines that were planted by Hector McWilliam which now give Tuross Head its widely known emblem be given a heritage status?

The parent tree at Tuross House enjoys such a status and is recorded in the Heritage Register however Council is still able to remove any of the Norfolk Pines contained within public reserves and road reserves for whatever purpose they wish without seeking Community approval.

Should there be a Plan of Management drafted for the Norfolk Pines to ensure this Community and generations to come have the opportunity to enjoy the visual legacy left by a prominent "founder" and also enjoy participating in a continued history of the village as was his design?

As yet there is no Plan of Management for McWilliam Park such as exists for the Kyla Grazing lots.

A Plan of Management would guide the future of these trees. It would outline how Council, in
consultation with the community, intends to manage and care for the trees from replanting through to inspection and arboreal needs including eventual removal when the tree has lived it life.
As a planning tool, a Plan of Management would provide objectives for the management of the trees. This would then give both Council and the community clear definitions and outcomes.

A Plan of Management can be used to identify projects such as inventory collection, soil sampling and visual condition assessment that could be achieved through inclusion of community working groups as well as providing expert support if required.

A Plan of Management is structured to firstly give an overview of the relevant legislations and policies that are required of a Plan. This is then combined with the tree condition assessment. The issues identified in the assessment are then addressed in the strategies and actions that guide the future management of the trees. Throughout the consultation process, the community’s values of the trees, both environmentally and culturall, will have been identified.

The Plan of Management for the Trees would then clearly define what should be done with the trees and, most importantly, what can't be done to the trees without public consultation.

Save the Dune Access to Main Beach

2009-01-03T08:16:00.003+11:00

Local residents would like the access to Main Beach to remain.
Within just a day of the Green Corp placing a wire barricade across the middle access path to the main beach unknown local residents snipped the wire to reinstate the walkway.

The Green Corp crew did a wonderful job of revitalising the dunal fencing and the beach access that provides a link from the main beach to the carpark and toilet block at the rear of Main Beach.

Whilst carrying out this work it was identified that the mid beach access was in poor repair with its twenty two year old slats in need of replacement and the sand in between filled to level. The design of the access was fine twenty years ago however it no longer meets the standards required in providing a Duty of Care to the public. To bring the access up to standard a considerable effort would be required to provide possible steps or other surface treatment as the slope is now considered too steep to allow the slats to simply be replaced.

As a consequence the best option leading up to Christmas 2008 was to close the access down and redirect beach goers to use the newly improved path that is only one hundred and fifty metres away.

There is a strong opinion that the path remains after interviewing several groups who used the path over the holidays. Locals and visitors alike would prefer to see the path remain open and take their own Duty of Care. A survey was carried out and it was determined that on a good beach going day the path could expect a traffic of 20 - 25 whilst over 400 beach goers per day used to two primary access paths.

As a formalised access to a public beach Eurobodalla Council is also duty bound to provide a Beach Advisory sign at the path entrance.

Should Council close down this pathway and allow the dunal area to revegetate whilst it provides a refurbished path access 150m away ?

Would the cost of bringing this path to a standard be better spent on the main dunal access path to further develop it for the purpose of disabled access and rescue boat access?

Progress Hall Sale

2008-12-13T08:00:00.010+11:00

Council has sent out a survey to Tuross ratepayers asking them to consider the future of the Progress Hall. The survey pre-amble discusses rationalising the number of halls Council maintains in Tuross Head so that the funds it has can be focused on providing one well maintained hall rather than two halls competing for funds. The Pre-amble presents the reality that the Progress Hall will soon be in need of refurbishment to bring it to the standards required of a Public Hall.

For those not familiar with the history of the Halls we have here in Tuross a quick recap: The Tuross Head Progress Hall was built by the community on land that was donated to the community by generous residents. The Hall was built in 1947 and was extended to serve as a picture theatre in 1953 with a stage built in 1955 and officially opened Saturday, 2 June, 1956

The ownership of the hall and land has Eurobodalla Shire Council as Trustees as can be seen in the Transfer document located here: http://www.turosshead.org/Pages/ProgressAssoc.htm

Council has kept the hall well maintained updating its electricals and undertaking the necessary works to keep it publically safe. It's role to the community is now shared with the newer hall that was built on Kyla Sports Grounds. This building was also built by the Tuross Head community and was opened on January 26,1983.

Sadly neither building runs at full capacity and it is fair to acknowledge that they are indeed a financial burden worthy of reconsideration. The Progress Hall on Jutland Ave has parking and access difficulties and is in need of some major maintenance. The building has been listed as a heritage site under Councils Urban LEP 1999 - REG 75 as can be seen by clicking on this link:
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/eulep1999372/s75.html

The Progress Hall is located on land that is classified as Community so the sale of the Hall and land will require full consultation with the Community. For more info on Community lands visit the following link: http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/Publications/Strategies/Management/Brochure_CommunityLand.pdf

At the end of the day the burden of two community halls that are both poorly patronised is carried by the whole community and consolidation may be the best answer. Inevitably it would be the newer hall that would remain.

For further reading a History of the Hall can be found here:
http://www.turosshead.org/Pages/ProgressHall.htm

Should Eurobodalla Shire Council sell the Tuross Head Progress Hall and the net proceeds go towards other projects in the Tuross Head township?

Should Council retain the Hall as part of our cultural heritage?

The Survey is required to be returned to Council by September 14th, 2011

Comments are welcome below to encourage a wider community dialogue before casting your "vote".

Wind Power for Tuross Head

2008-12-05T13:11:00.006+11:00

A GROUP representing seven councils from Wollongong to Bega is investigating the establishment of a wind power industry on the South Coast.

For generations Tuross Head has been known for its wind and as such may well be a selected site for either locating a single turbine to provide the village needs or locating a more substancial wind farm providing Shire wide power with many turbines.

There are several lines of thought where the turbines might be built and owned by a power company or possibly built and owned by the community with shares made available such as was done with very sucessful community owned Southern Phone Company.

How would you feel about having a wind turbine/s on the Kyla Ridge ? Hopefully this forum will provide the Eurobodalla Shire with some comment to take back to the South Coast Group.

For more information on Wind Power and Community wind farms visit this link and to see what other communities in the South East are already doing visit this link

Anyone for Basketball ??

2008-10-25T15:07:00.006+11:00

For those in the community not aware we have a basketball facility at the Kyla Oval. Tucked in behind the lower tennis court this baskeball goal was erected by the volunteers during the creation of the Kyla Oval Sporting Complex.

Sadly, as you can see, the ring has long gone and the backboard fallen off to rot on the ground. The structure is now incredibly rusted and by rights should be bought down as it may actually fall down of its own accord.

The question now is “Do we need to replace this facility?”

The girls in the community now have their netball courts and with their excellent coaching, spirit and dedication they have excelled in the local netball competition this year. When interviewed a few of the local lads said that they had been asked not to play basketball on the netball courts. The netball rings also do not appeal to them in terms of height and not having a backboard.

It is estimated to cost $12,000 to supply and install a new structure onto a 7 metre square specially painted concrete pad. The structure is around $3000 and could be erected by volunteers under supervision. The concrete could also be poured by volunteers and the painted surface with its markings may not be required.

What is required is for the community to establish if they want this facility constructed. Ideally it would be funded by Council who are now the managers of the Kyla Oval facilities however if they do not have the budget for it it may well require a community contribution. The location of a new hoop would be just nearby where there is a little more space for a larger concrete pad.

Do you think we should replace it or simply remove it??

Fluoride in our water - Do YOU want it?

2008-08-28T12:49:00.006+10:00

With the incoming 2008 Council maybe the question needs to be asked again.
Do we want Fluoride in our water?
There are those for and those against.
What are some of the things we need to know before we add it ?
What is the real cost of adding fluoride to the water?
Will it corrode our pipes?
How much more will it Actually cost per year to fluoridate our water?

Fluoridation of Drinking Water and Corrosion of Pipes in Distribution Systems

... and what of the concerns raised by bodies such as the following links:

Fluoride Alert
The Fluoride Debate - Are We Poisoning Our Children?
Fancy fluoride in your pipes?
“50 Reasons to oppose fluoridation”

It seems as though there are differing ideas - how do you feel?
Were you given a vote to fluoridate your water?
Does the new Council understand this complex social issue and best represent the residents with THEIR final descisions.

Please have your say with either a Councilor or via this blog if you wish
...... or if you haven't time than at least have a read of some of the above links so that you can at least be as informed about Fluoride as our Councillors are......

Kerb and gutter to Old Tuross?

2008-08-10T10:50:00.003+10:00

Should there be a rethink by Council of its strategy to kerb and gutter the Old Tuross streets (being Jutland Ave, Hood Cres, Trafalgar Road, Beatty Crs, Raleigh Cres, Jellicoe Road, Drake St or Nelson Parade) and make them look like just another concrete lined suburban road ???

50 kmph speed limit from the Narrows Caravan Park

2008-08-10T10:20:00.000+10:00

Hi, Michael here ,a relatively new comer to Tuross Head of only 3yrs.

My complaint is the speed limit along Hector McWilliam Dr which i feel needs to be brought down to 50kms for the length of the road until you pass the caravan park.

Welcome to the Tuross Head Org BlogSpot

2008-08-10T09:02:00.002+10:00

By creating this blogspot we are hoping to provide an opportunity for easy discussion of things that are of interest to the Tuross Head Community.

It is hoped to raise discussions here on the next section of the Tuross Cycleway, on the need for a disabled toilet to be built at the Evans Street shops, the need to consider another boat ramp location should the lake continue to silt up and the need for council to consider bringing in a horticulturalist to determine the state of health of our Norfolk Island Pines.

We have raised this BlogSpot so that you can leave your comments without having to register making it easier for you to participate.

We look forward to your comments on the Topics raised and ask only that you keep in mind that when you post a comment the whole community can read your reply so please keep your responses civil, respectful and to the point.

Should you wish to raise a new topic for discussion please contact us via the www.turosshead.org site

Thank you.