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News Oscar’s building to big things Local apprentice boat builder Oscar innovative solutions that promote Press is bound for Europe in 2024 to eco-friendly practices,” he said. “I truly further his passion for sustainability in the industry after winning a Global Footprint Scholarship. Oscar, 21, is in his fourth year and apprenticed with Rowell Marine at Newport, which has a deep connection with boating and Pittwater dating back more than 50 years. Oscar said it was a dream to have had the opportunity to work on quality timber boats including the impressive Palm Beach line of motor cruisers. For Oscar, the scholarship means he will be able to travel overseas in the middle believe this is something we need to start doing better especially in my line of work. “This scholarship will allow me to grow personally while making a positive impact on the environment through sustainable practices learned abroad.” He explained that at Rowell’s, he worked with timber the majority of the time. “I find myself truly lucky to be doing this work as not only is timber a renewable resource that can be sustainably harvested but the craftsmanship and attention to detail of 2024 once he has completed his required in building timber boats PASSIONATE: Oscar Press. apprenticeship. His goal is to gain invaluable are unparalleled,” he said. “I am very experience as an intern with a timber boat building business in Scandinavia, France, Portugal, Spain or Italy. Oscar Rowell, of Rowell Marine Shipwrights, said Oscar Press was one of five shipwright apprentices the business employed. “He has been working for me for four years and has always been very enthusiastic and passionate about the trade and our industry,” Rowell said. to improve and modernise boat building. “The boating industry needs more people like Oscar to ensure the future of the boat building here in Australia continues to grow and move in the right direction.” Oscar Press, whose leisure pursuits include bushwalking and riding single-fin surfboards, said moving overseas and working towards sustainability in boat building was a dream. passionate about my work. “I love taking on a job that I did not think I could do at the start, and then, weeks later, look at it knowing ‘I just made that’. “Although my main work is timber there are times we will use other materials and, unfortunately, it is not the most sustainable trade. I like to take pride in myself for continually trying to implement ways to help make the job “I see a bright future for Oscar… he is “As our planet faces environmental more eco-friendly.” – Nigel Wall always thinking of new innovative ideas challenges, it is imperative to find *More info visit bia.org.au 30 DECEMBER 2023 The Local Voice Since 1991
$2m Scotland Island upgrade Scotland Island’s stressed road and drainage network is set for a $2 million upgrade courtesy of a grant from the NSW and Federal governments. Confirming the funds, Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the support was welcome news to Council and the Scotland Island community. “The devastating storm and flood events of 2021 and 2022 left many communities across the state with extensive damage and a massive repair bill and the Northern Beaches was no exception,” Mayor Heins said. “Scotland Island is one location where we are continuing repair works, with a significant program to rebuild the road and drainage network. “We thank the Australian Government and NSW Government for their support as we rebuild vital infrastructure and make our communities more resilient to future natural disasters.” The $2 million grant was awarded through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and is delivered through the Infrastructure Betterment Fund. The Infrastructure Betterment Fund is ROADS REBUILD: Scotland Island. focused on building back essential public assets including roads and drainage networks impacted by the storm and flood events of 2021 and 2022. Mayor Heins said the funding would assist Council in meeting the high cost of improving road infrastructure on the island, making it less susceptible to the impacts of storm events. “By rebuilding roads and drainage systems back to a higher standard, we are better prepared for future disasters, and can keep communities connected, reduce the amount of hardship they experience, as well as avoid future reconstruction costs during and after a disaster event,” Mayor Heins said. Council engineers are currently working on redefining the scope of work to match the grant funding. Council said it intended to add this latest betterment funding to the funding already received for storm damage repairs, to build greater resilience into the road infrastructure on the island and reduce the high cost of ongoing road maintenance in this offshore community. – Nigel Wall News The Local Voice Since 1991 DECEMBER 2023 31
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