Pittwater Life October 2018 Issue

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Get ready for bushfire season – that’s the reminder from the
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) who warn that with the entire
state in drought and ongoing warm conditions expected
over the coming months, it’s more important than ever for
residents to be vigilant around their properties. Pittwater
and the Northern Beaches have seen plenty of backburning
over the past weeks – as illustrated by these dramatic drone
photos of a controlled burn at McCarrs Creek – and there
are likely to be more through October (favourable weather
permitting). The RFS reminds locals that the top four tips
for getting ready for bushfire season are to discuss what to
do if a fire threatens your home; prepare your home and get
it ready for bushfire season; know the bushfire alert levels;
and keep all the bush fire information numbers, websites
and smartphone app handy.
HEARD…
A nasty injury to a woman who was struck by an errant
golf ball while she walked along the public path adjoining
the beachfront on the eastern edge of Mona Vale golf
course recently has prompted a flurry of talks between
the club and Northern Beaches Council. General Manager
Environment and Infrastructure Ben Taylor confirmed
Council has met with golf club representatives to investigate
options to mitigate risk including how to minimise the
potential for balls to cross over onto the pathway, which
forms a link in the Coastal walk. Mr Taylor said in the
short term, Council planned to install extra signage to
raise awareness among walkers about golfers on the tee.
Longer term, the intention is to allow vegetation to grow
and shield the shared path. Still in Narrabeen Ward, there’s
20 OCTOBER 2018
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