MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT 💚💛
Thank you Toni (The Entrance Boat Shed) for your support and strong message.
The Entrance does deserve Councillors who will stand up for every corner of our ward—not just one suburb.
Let’s be real—there’s a lot of work ahead.
But the first step is breaking the political deadlock that’s been holding our ward and region back for years.
If you’re tired of seeing our Council hijacked, it’s time to vote for change. The moment is now!
Your vote matters this Saturday. Don’t let it go to waste.
Choose a future where your voice truly counts!
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#TeamCentralCoast #INDEPENDENTMOVEMENT
#CommunityFirst #StrongerTogether
#ProgressNotPolitics
ACADEMIC DISPUTE: I’ve been asked about my position on the Wamberal Seawall in the lead-up to the election.
Over the past few weeks, I have reviewed all aspects of this issue, including perspectives from the Wamberal Beach SOS Save our Sand.
However, I want to address some claims made about Wamberal’s coastal protection.
I believe it is essential to gain a thorough understanding of this matter, and any other issue before the Council, rather than taking a premature position.
Evidence-based decision-making will be critical for our newly elected Council to make fully informed choices for all residents and local businesses.
Emergency works currently cost the Central Coast community around $1 million per year on average for Wamberal Beach alone, just from typical storm events. With 80 kilometres of coastline to protect, we need effective solutions that safeguard our community while respecting property owners’ rights.
Wamberal SOS, along with their Independent Candidate Corinne Lamont, have suggested large-scale sand nourishment instead of a seawall.
However, WSOS experts Civil Engineer Angus Gordon and Andrew Short have both promoted planned retreat and have written articles supporting this approach for beachfront properties.
Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, established in 1947 and responsible for designing extensive infrastructure, has provided another study indicating that the seawall will not cause additional erosion.
According to Manly Hydraulics, Wamberal Beach would require 78,000 cubic meters of sand replenishment every 10 years without a wall - to combat the natural recession and erosion.
They also report that building the seawall along the 1345m stretch would cost approximately $40 million.
I consulted Coastal Engineer Angus Jackson, whose expert opinion is that both measures should be implemented. He says regular sand nourishment is important, but so is protecting properties during extreme events, rather than incurring the expense of ad hoc eme
CHEERS LAINGY FOR THE SUPPORT 👍
As an Independent Candidate for The Entrance Ward, I want to thank Scott Laing and all Entrance North locals for speaking out.
I hear your frustrations and share your desire for change in the ‘Forgotten North.’
Together, we can create the change we need for the entire Entrance ward.
#StrongerTogether
#teamcentralcoast #independentmovement
The time for change is now Central Coast 💚💛
As the second-largest council in NSW and the sixth-largest in Australia, we have the chance to thrive by leveraging our size and influence for more funding and growth.
However, the last Labor-CEN dominated council played party politics, while creating the biggest financial losses in local government history.
These political roadblocks have held us back, but we don’t have to remain stuck.
Myself and the other 14 Independents in Team Central Coast, are committed to building a brighter future with a thriving economy, revitalized towns, and improved services.
To learn more about our Strategic Pillars please check out our website.
🔗 Link in comments.
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Our region needs a Council that focuses on transparency, accountability, and future planning.
The Council’s role is to make decisions on local services, infrastructure, and community needs.
I’m committed to working with residents, councillors, and local politicians to find practical solutions to ongoing challenges like beach erosion, dredging, and revitalizing our local economy and tourism.
The Central Coast is falling behind on housing, infrastructure, and transport. We need a fresh start.
As a united group of independents, Team Central Coast has the chance to create positive change for The Entrance Ward and the entire Central Coast.
Join us in supporting independence in the Central Coast Council elections on September 14.
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DONT FORGET: Politics aside, the Central Coast cannot afford a repeat of the last council’s failures.
The previous Labor-CEN dominated Council played party politics, ignored flood warnings, and declared climate emergencies while creating the biggest financial losses in local government history - reaching a point where they couldn’t even pay their own council staff.
As a result of the previous mismanagement residents have suffered massive increases in rates and water charges with even higher charges flagged by Council.
I attended a community forum in Long Jetty on Sunday, where half the panel consisted of Labor candidates—including Kyle MacGregor, Belinda Neal, and The Entrance candidate Margot Castles. My issue is not with their party affiliation; I’d say the same if it were any other political party. But it was appalling to hear them speak about sensible money management, accountability, transparency, and acting in the community’s best interest.
During the last council term, the community sought help managing The Entrance Channel, to dredge sand, and to reduce flood risks. Wyong Shire had always owned its own dredge, but when it came time for renewal, instead of providing assistance, the community was met with petty politics from Labor and the green-leaning ‘New Independent’ Mayor Jane Smith, who blocked the vote for a new dredge and ignored flood warnings until it was too late.
The Council promised ongoing yearly dredging and further investigations, but the community is still waiting for these promises to be fulfilled.
This is why I chose to run as an Independent candidate in The Entrance Ward. I want to ensure the community is truly heard and represented—not just on flood mitigation, but across all areas. It’s time to bring The Entrance back to life.
Coast residents cannot afford more costly, petty party politics. We need sensible, business-minded, community-focused independents to break the political deadlock that has held the Coast back
WHAT IS PLANNED RETREAT?
Planned Retreat is a term used for a policy approach where homes threatened by flooding or coastal erosion are not protected, and development in these areas is managed, restricted, or even halted through government or council policies.
I recently spoke with Coastal Residents Association Secretary Pat Aiken about the topic.
The community group of local residents from across the region have been investigating legislative management and government responses to issues of coastal management, encompassing planned retreat.
I first met Pat many years ago whilst investigating asbestos concerns at Wamberal Beach as a journalist.
🎥 PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO TO LEARN MORE 🎥
#regionsmatter #CentralCoast #plannedretreat
How does this impact our region?
The Central Coast has two recognized “hotspots” for coastal erosion: Wamberal Beach and The Entrance North. Additionally, Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters each have up to 10,000 properties in flood zones or areas deemed at risk from future sea-level rise.
The very existence of Planned Retreat policies affects community well-being and property values. Councils can enforce Planned Retreat policies directly or indirectly through planning restrictions, which can negatively impact communities.
ADAPTION OR PLANNED RETREAT
IMPORTANT TOPIC: How do you feel about planned retreat?
I Skaie Hull - Independent Candidate for The Entrance Ward support adaptation over planned retreat.
While planned retreat is a critical consideration for our region’s future, we must ask: who gets to decide which homes are protected and which are abandoned? This is not just about policy; it’s about property rights, community values, and the future of our neighborhoods.
Neighboring councils, such as Lake Macquarie, have embraced adaptation plans, and even within our own region, places like St Hubert’s Island have taken steps to future-proof themselves against changing conditions.
As a young woman, I want our region to be seen as moving forward, not backwards.
So, how does this impact us here on the Central Coast?
We have two major coastal erosion hotspots—Wamberal Beach and The Entrance North—and about 20,000 homes around Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters are located in flood zones or considered at risk due to future sea level rise. Are we prepared to tell these 20,000 homeowners to abandon their properties, or should we find ways to adapt to evolving conditions?
As new councilors, we will soon face the critical decision of what our future Sea Level Rise policy should be. I urge you to think carefully about who should decide which homes are saved and which are sacrificed.
This is about more than policy; it’s about fairness, property rights, and the kind of community we want to build.
Let’s make choices that reflect our values, protect our residents, and respect the rights of property owners.
#INDEPENDENTMOVEMENT
#StrongerTogether
#ProgressNotPolitics
THE ENTRANCE WARD: Central Coast Council Elections
Recently, I spoke with Toni from The Entrance Boat Shed - an iconic local business that she and her husband have passionately run since 2017.
Toni expressed her frustrations over the recurring flood issues that have plagued our community, along with ongoing concerns about dredging in The Entrance Channel.
She shared that, despite countless pleas for help, the previous council failed to provide the necessary support, leaving businesses like hers and thousands of homes vulnerable to severe flood damage.
Toni also highlighted the urgent need for local representatives who genuinely prioritize the community’s needs over party politics and work tirelessly to avoid repeating past mistakes.
#CommunityVoice #TeamCentralCoast
#independentmovement #ProgressNotPolitics
The Tuggerah Lakes community is invited to have their say on flooding and The Entrance Channel at a public forum this afternoon.
This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates, get the facts, and ask the questions that matter to you!
🗓 Date: Sunday, 8th September
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Senior Citizens Hall (Over 50s), Long Jetty (Thompson St Entry)
CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2024
The Entrance North Locals speak out ahead of the Central Coast Council Elections.
Sixth-generation local, Scott Laing, shares his frustrations and is calling for change in the “Forgotten North”.
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🎙️COAST RESIDENTS TALK 🎙️
I’ve been out in the community this week talking to residents about what the community would like to see from Council moving forward.
Roads, rates, and rubbish remain major priorities, while flood mitigation, dredging, and cleaning up Tuggerah Lakes are also high on many locals’ lists.
Pre-polling for the Central Coast Council elections will commence tomorrow and will run until Friday September 13.
This is your chance for a fresh start for the Central Coast.
Your local Team Central Coast candidates Sharryn Brownlee, myself and Kalvin Smith, look forward to meeting you in person over the coming days.
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#independentmovement #independentvoice
#StrongerTogether
AVIATION PRECINCT: Do you support Central Coast Airport? 🚁
This is a question I ask of all 76 candidates running. If you do not support the airport, please explain why.
As an Independent candidate for The Entrance, I, Skaie Hull, support the Central Coast Airport Draft Masterplan.
This plan aims to transform the airport into an Aviation Hub that integrates aviation, technology, education, business, and other opportunities in the sector.
The draft masterplan provides a 10-year roadmap for the airport and allows the Central Coast Aero Club’s pilot training program to expand and creates a hub for aviation businesses within the airport grounds.
Importantly, this plan does not allow for any extra noise or jets, and Porters Creek Wetland will remain unaffected.
The runway length will not be extended, and will only be slightly widened for safety reasons.
For decades, the airport was restricted by the Warnervale Restrictions Act — a unique governing act which received bipartisan support at a state government level for its removal - which has allowed Central Coast Airport to move forward.
I covered this repeal process as a journalist and the ongoing disputes around tree-trimming at the airport with the former Council.
I strongly support the potential benefits this project brings to our region, including opportunities for youth development on the Central Coast.
We need a Council that works together in the best interest of the Central Coast — focusing on progress, not politics.
All 15 Independent candidates in the Team Central Coast movement support this draft plan.
🔗 Link to Team media release in comments.
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