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CONTENTS 3 DIGITAL 2R0ea,0de0rs0hip+ ISSUE Cover story 16 Latest ABS data on number of Front cover: Architect’s image – The Archibald Gosford businesses revealed 4 Twin-tower development with hotel Hear Edgar Adams’ business Also follow us on will define Gosford 17 Construction the largest business comment 8.10am each Monday. Facebook and Twitter sector on the Central Coast Business news Central Coast Business Review 18 Commercial and industrial properties 7 Deputy Premier takes over the regions For Sale / Lease Central Coast Business Review is a Registered Trade Mark with Central Coast recognised as a of Adams Business Publications Pty Ltd region 19 John Whiteway Drive development moves to Exhibition stage P.O. Box 3259, Erina, NSW 2250 8 The Mayoral Minute aimed at killing Phone: (02) 4367 0733 Fax: (02) 4367 0744 off investment in Gosford 19 Council approves Wamberal Email: [email protected] beachfront development Typesetting by Graphic by Design ph (02) 4365 6777 9 Revitalisation of Gosford now a myth Print & Distribution by Bromley Direct ph 0412 439 773 20 Erina 2020 and beyond © Adams Business Publications 1994. All rights reserved. 10 Rescue Alliance keeps vital service Reproductions in any part prohibited.While every effort has been made flying 21 Government to fast-track planning to ensure all information in this magazine is accurate, no responsibility process will be accepted by the publisher, Adams Business Publications.The 11 Interpod signs contract to 269 producer accepts no responsibility for illustrations or photographs Bathroom Pods for Adelaide 21 Pathway forward for Developer supplied by organisations or individuals and/or typographical errors. accommodation facility Contributions reform 12 Bouddi Foundation for the Arts 22 Can manufacturing have future in celebrates 10 years with $10,000 Australia Award 22 Casual – Jobkeeper hidden risk 13 Little Creek Cheese takes out 8 awards at 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and 23 New Rules: HR and Team Management Dairy Produce Show Regular features 13 AMS Furniture merges with Accent Furniture 6 Edgar Adams’ Editorial –Council determined to wreck Coast economy 13 CBA closes Fountain Plaza Erina branch 11 Manufacturing news 14 Door closes on Woy Woy Leagues Club 13 Business briefs 14 Wallarah 2 Coal – Exploding the Myths 18 Property news 15 Stimulus measures explained 22 Business Tips 23 Funny Business Contact Phone 02 4367 0733 Fax 02 4367 0744 Email [email protected] Web www.ccbusinessreview.com.au FORMERLY be better off. www.adviceco.com.au CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

4 COVER STORY Twin-tower development with hotel will define Gosford Architect’s image of The Archibald retail precint ONE OF THE most anticipated develop- same design the iconic twin-tower project The Archibald apartment living ment projects that came from the former will get underway with demolition of the Gosford Council to revitalise Gosford CBD is site starting this month. Hotel Group, contracts were signed last about to be realised. month with Sydney builder Macquarie To be known as The Archibald and Constructions Group. Originally known as Mariners Plaza and with boutique development company the brainchild of former owner, Peter Macarthur Projects, at the helm the devel- Commenting on their decision to get Zhu, when the DA was lodged in August opment with hotel and 260 apartments is behind the project Macarthur Projects 2014 and approved by the Joint Regional set to become a world class urban precinct Managing Director, Greg Walker, said, “The Planning Panel in May 2015, the develop- overlooking Brisbane Water. consortium behind the development have ment on the corner of Mann and Donnison been aware of the potential for a CBD Streets, Gosford was seen as a defining Following a successful Stage 1 off-the- transformation in Gosford for many years. moment for the city. plan campaign that to date has seen 60 As government infrastructure including apartments sold through agents McGrath transportation links to Sydney continue to Now, under new ownership but with the along with the sale of he hotel to the Minor strengthen the connection to Gosford, the regions natural and geographic attributes Local People - Local Knowledge have made it the sleeping giant of NSW.” Local Service - Global Solutions Macarthur Projects is a boutique devel- For all your business INSURANCE BROKERS opment project team based in Sydney insurance requirements responsible for delivering a number of   prestigious residential projects includ- ing the award meeting Palisade Hotel in Phone: 4355 9999 Barangaroo Sydney. Fax: 4355 9977 Architect Nigel Dickson from Dickson www.abcentralcoast.com.au Rothschild who designed the project origi- Unit 4/3 Pioneer Ave. nally has been retained to follow through PO Box 3009, with the development. Tuggerah NSW 2259   The Archibald will comprise 260 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments ranging in size AFS License No: 244618 from 52sqm to 280sqm and selling from $520,000 to $2.5 million, 800 car spaces and over 3,000sqm of commercial and retail space. Construction is estimated to take up to 30 months. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

COVER STORY 5 Minor Hotel Group to operate Avani brand Architect’s image The Archibald roof-top restaurant Architect’s image Avani Hotel lobby The Minor Hotel Group is one of the larg- Architect’s image of The Archibald outdoor pool overlooking Brisbane Water est hotel operators in the world with over ten brands one of which is the Oaks Hotels and Resorts that has 54 hotels in Australia and New Zealand, one of which is at The Entrance. Minor will operate a 000 room Avani brand hotel in The Archibald that will fea- ture restaurants, wine bar, roof top restau- rant and bar and conference facilities. The hotel includes a separate 5-star wellness retreat within The Archibald on level 1. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

6 E D I T O R I A L Edgar Adams discusses local issues Council determined to wreck Coast economy VAS THE CORONAVIRUS wreaks havoc this Labor/Green controlled Council has and Leagues Club projects. All would across our business community and we shown predilection to destroy the region’s generate over a thousand jobs. wonder how long it will take to recover it is economy: essential that we do our best to maintain a • They have refused to allow the Concept The Central Coast’s building industry has positive attitude, because recover we will. Plan for the Warnervale Airport to go on the capacity to very quickly lift our region Public Exhibition, fearing that the public out of the economic situation we are now The Morrison and Berejiklian might like it. in. It has in the past and it can do it again. Governments are doing an incredible job • They have breached a contract with an of keeping the economy afloat and many aircraft manufacturer who would have The building industry is the largest non businesses have them to thank for that. invested hundreds of millions of dollars and government employer in our region (see employed hundreds of people. The cost of Page 16) Unfortunately for those in the retail and breaching that contract has been kept from hospitality industries and the sectors that ratepayers but is in the millions of dollars. OOO depend on them, this pandemic will see • They have set about making the Airport One project that this Council cannot many businesses not survive. It is a sad fact a dangerous place for aircraft to land and stop is the construction of The Archibald that for many who have put their heart and take off thereby putting in jeopardy of in Gosford. This project was one of the first soul into these businesses that they won’t being closed down. approved under the McKenna/Anderson recover, and we feel for them. • They have opposed the Intercity Train Gosford Council. Maintenance Facility at Kangy Angy which Its taken a while to get off the ground Let us never forget that it is these people will employ over 200 people. Fortunately but on its own will put Gosford on the map. who are prepared to have a go who are the the Transport Department overrode them. We are right behind the developers of backbone of this country. They invest their • They have prevaricated and lied about a this project who are showing great faith in life savings, work their guts out, depend on Performing Arts Centre in Gosford to the Gosford. the sacrifices of their families for support point where it has been forgotten about. to make their businesses work. They also • They have made almost impossible to Meanwhile, on a very positive note CCBR employ a lot of people. So the ramifications get a Development Application approved congratulates the Premier on setting up on our economy will be massive. in the Somersby Industrial Estate where a new Department of Regional NSW and businesses want to build factories and appointing Deputy Premier, John Barilaro as OOO employ people. In these instances Minister. As we struggle through these difficult protection of vegetation (in an industrial months we also need to keep our minds area!) is the excuse. More to the point though is that the on how we emerge into what will be a new • Finally, in a move to kill off any further Central Coast has been brought in as a world. development in the Gosford CBD the region in its own right, along with the eight We will expect both Federal and State Mayor, on 9th December 2019, moved other regions in the state. Governments to restart our economy but a Mayoral Minute opposing three major it won’t work unless we all pull our weight, developments in Gosford (See Pages 8 and This is very good news for our region. which means at a local government level 9). These are the StHilliers, Lederer Group Mr Barilaro is a straight shooter and a our Central Coast Council has to do its part. champion of regional NSW so we all look But are they capable? Are they at all forward to working with him. interested? Since being elected 42 months ago Of course, we now have the added CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Dream. Plan. Do. Advice to get you personally & financially well organised. (02) 4367 3122 Riverside Park, Moneywise Building Level 1, Suite 9, 69 Central Coast Hwy, West Gosford 2250 www.moneywisefs.com.au [email protected] CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

BUSINESS NEWS 7 Deputy Premier takes over the regions – Central Coast recognised as a region DEPUTY PREMIER AND Leader of the “We recognise the Central Coast has its Deputy Premier and Leader of the National Party, National Party, The Hon. John Barilaro MP own unique challenges and opportunities Minister for Regional NSW, The Hon. John Barilaro MP has taken control of regional NSW with the and requires tailored policy, funding, announcement on April 2nd that the NSW planning and investment decisions.” for State road upgrades, revitalising the Government has a new Department of Gosford city centre and unprecedented Regional NSW with him as Minister. “As part of the new Department of levels of funding for local schools. Regional NSW, Industry and Trade the The new department will allow him to Central Coast is eligible for, and has “In the last two years alone, Central Coast cater for regional NSW in the wake of the already received, funding for projects and Council has received more than $90M in drought, bushfires and the coronavirus infrastructure from various funds.” grant funding from the NSW Government. health crisis. “The Central Coast was included in the “It is my mission to ensure that our Importantly this means that for the first 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, region continues to receive its fair share time the Central Coast is recognised as a launched in 2018. The NSW Government’s of funding, now and into the future. ” region in its own right with eight other aim is to ensure the Central Coast has the Berejiklian said Crouch had shown “a huge regions that make up NSW. infrastructure, jobs, services to be a thriving amount of passion and dedication for the city hub,” Mr Barilaro concluded. Central Coast”. Commenting on the change Mr Barilaro said, ‘“The Central Coast is one of the Mr Crouch, who is also Government fastest growing regions in NSW and plays Whip, said that he is looking forward to an important role in our State’s economy. I working with the Deputy Premier. “I am have visited the Central Coast many times, delighted with this move by the Premier. as recently as last month, where I visited The new Department of Regional NSW, to learn more about the issues facing Industry and Trade brings the Central communities in the region.” Coast right into focus across more than the regional aspect. Our region now has two Mr Barilaro said that he works closely senior people in government to represent it with Adam Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary and that is a first.” for the Central Coast and continues to support the continued growth of the Following the March 2019 State Election, region, as well as the communities which the Premier scrapped the Parliamentary call it home. Secretary positions. At the time Scot McDonald MLC was Parliamentary Secretary “The new Department of Regional NSW for the Hunter and Central Coast. is focussed on delivering great outcomes for the people of the Central Coast and In a surprise move in late December continuing to make it a great place to live, 2019 the Premier announced that she had work and visit,” he said. appointed Mr Crouch as Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast. Significantly Mr Barilaro said, “The new Department will have a permanent office At the time Mr Crouch said, “This is based in Gosford, in a newly funded a challenge that requires all levels of government building. The team located in government to work together. Gosford focusses on place-based initiatives to address local issues. They work with “Our Government’s key achievements to local council, youth groups, industry and date include the redevelopment of Gosford businesses directly and indirectly.” and Wyong hospitals, half a billion dollars f Council determined to PROBLEM wreck Coast economy SOLVING EDITORIAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 FOR YOUR BUSINESS advantage of having the Member for Automated transactions in MYOB and XERO Terrigal Adam Crouch rep- Personal service backed up with 30 years experience resenting our region as Committed to making your business grow Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020 The Premier abol- ished this position following the March 2019 election but brought it back in December. Edgar Adams Editor

8 BUSINESS NEWS The Mayoral Minute aimed at killing off investment in Gosford Ordinary Council Meeting Recent Consultations Central Coast Council Mayor Lisa Matthews 9 December 2019 Council was recently consulted on two sig- Mayoral Minute – nificant proposals within the Gosford City • C entral Coast Leagues Club Centre (with the consultation deadline of 7 Redevelopment (Concept Application) Consultation on Development November): (SSD 10374 Proposals in the Gosford • T he Kibbleplex/Lederer Group Proposal 2. That Council note that whilst the CBD and State Significant Council is supportive of the revitalisation of Applications for which Council (SSD-9813 136-146-148 –– Donnison Gosford through appropriate development, is not the consent authority Street, Gosford); and these proposals are considered to be large, • T he St Hilliers Property Proposal (SSD- complex and significant proposals in the Background 10114 – 26-32 Mann Street – Old Gosford Gosford CBD that require careful considera- In accordance with the provisions of Primary School site). tion. State Environmental Planning Policy In addition, Council was consulted at 3. That Council note that Council was (Gosford City Centre) 2018 and State the same time on the following SEAR’s consulted on both development proposals Environmental Planning Policy (State and request at the same time as well as a Secretary’s Regional Development) 2011 there are • G osford Leagues Club Redevelopment Environmental Assessment Request for the a range of (generally large/significant) (SSD-10374) Central Coast Leagues Club Redevelopment development application types for which -Concept Application (SSD 10374). Whilst Council is not the consent authority. Under Council Submissions Council officers made a request for an these circumstances, the Department of Despite the unreasonably short extension to the consultation period in Planning, Industry & Environment (the order to permit an adequate assessment Department) undertakes the assessment of timeframe, Council officers made extensive by staff and appropriate engagement with the applications The authority to determine submissions on both development Councillors on all three developments, the applications in that process is either: applications within the consultation extension of time granted for submissions period (as well as the SEAR’s consultation). was still inadequate. • The Minister for Planning (or the Ministers Councillors have since been provided with 4. That Council request that the Mayor, nominated delegate); or a copy of each submission. as a matter of urgency, write to the Minister • In some circumstances, the independent for Planning, The Hon Rob Stokes: Planning Assessment Commission (as set Key Matters for Consideration a) requesting that alternate timeframes out in Clause 8A of the State & Regional The short timeframe and the complexity and referral processes be established Development SEPP and Clause 1.6 of the in consultation with Council, especially Gosford City Centre SEPP). of the matters involved raise 2 key issues: given the short timeframe for comment, 1. The timeframe for the consultations the complexity/scale of the proposals, The Role of Council the wide range of disciplines that are In these matters, Central Coast Council is is inappropriate and excessively short, required to be considered and in order to especially given the scale and complexity of allow appropriate engagement with the a consultee. That is, the Council is consulted these applications (and the volume of sup- Council and the community. on the proposed development in the same porting material that accompanies applica- b) F ormally objecting to the proposals way that any other third party is consulted tions of this type); and based on the submissions prepared by - with the same access to information Council staff. and the same deadline to respond. 2. It is Council’s view that such 5. That Council require every devel- There are, broadly speaking, two primary applications should be determined by opment application lodged with the opportunities for Council to comment on Council. However, where Council is not Department of Planning, Industry and development applications that are dealt the determining authority the appropriate Environment under the State Environmental with by the Department: authority should be the independent Planning Policy (Gosford City Centre) and Planning Assessment Commission and not State Environmental Planning Policy (State 1. The SEARS Process - early in the the Minister for Planning (or delegate). The and Regional Development) be determined application process, Council is afforded Minister for Planning has previously noted by an Independent Planning Commission to the opportunity to comment on the that, in his view, independent planning ensure complete independence of the plan- Secretary’s Environmental Assessment bodies (such as the Regional Planning ning system. Requirements (SEAR’s). SEAR’s set out the Panel) are best placed to determine large, broad information requirements for the complex applications. This process should submission of any application (Council is be the same for applications of such afforded 14 days to comment on SEAR’s significance. An independent Planning requests); and Assessment Commission would allow the opportunity for appropriate community, 2. Application Consultation - Once an agency and stakeholder input. application is lodged with the Department, Council is consulted on the proposed I formally move: development in accordance with the 1. That Council note the submissions Environmental Planning & Assessment made by Council staff on Regulations (Council is afforded 28 days to • T he Kibbleplex/Lederer Group Proposal, comment on development applications Donnison Street, Gosford (SSD-9813 lodged through this process 136-146-148); • The St Hilliers Property Proposal, 26-32 Mann Street – Old Gosford Primary School Site (SSD-10114 –); and CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

BUSINESS NEWS 9 Revitalisation of Gosford City now a myth BONYTHON TOWER - the John Singleton Bonython Tower - the John Singleton development would never have got off the ground under the present Central development would never have got off the Coast Council ground under the present Central Coast Council investment value of not less than $40 Commenting on Council’s attitude to million and the Council objects to the the development StHilliers Executive For the few years that Anthony Roberts development—the Independent Planning Chairman, Tim Casey said, “We are was Minister for Planning, from January Commission. incredibly disappointed and frustrated 2017 to April 2019 it seemed that Gosford’s at Council’s objection. time had come. Who is the Independent Planning “I can only surmise that it is their Commission? intention to ensure that Gosford’s Soon after he became Minister he recovery from Corona virus is long appointed Lee Shearer as Coordinator for An outfit set up to frustrate property and arduous, with a building industry the Central Coast with particular emphasis developers and investors where there crippled by inactivity and fuelled by on getting Gosford going after more than is “significant opposition from the misinformation and small minded 40 years stuck in a rut. community”. thinking. “We remain committed to progressing Ms Shearer got the Government In the case of the StHilliers development our project, key to the Gosford City Architect involved in developing a plan for on the old Gosford Primary School site the revitalisation, adding millions of the Revitalisation of Gosford. Community Environment Network (CEN) dollars and 450 jobs to a Central Coast has lodged an objection based the project’s economy incapacitated by years of That was backed up by a Gosford City failure to comply with the height and floor neglect. SEPP and DCP as well as a pledge for $52 space ratio etc. “However, we have no choice but to million for water and sewer infrastructure believe that those in positions of power and public domain upgrades. Until her election to Central Coast have alternative agendas other than the Council Clr Jane Smith, Mayor and now rejuvenation of an ailing economy.” A City of Gosford Design Advisory Panel Deputy Mayor was CEO (part-time) of the Design Reference Group with six experts in Community Environment Network for 15 their field was set up. Large projects would years. be assessed by them to achieve design excellence. CEN has a long history of opposing economically valuable projects. By early 2019 investors and property developers, thinking that the Gosford City we are open and here for our community SEPP had sidelined Council were dusting off projects that had been held up for years If your regular dentist is temporarily closed and you need an emergency appointment, and coming in with new projects worth we will treat you. No surcharges for new patients or weekend appointments. close to a billion dollars. OPEN 7 DAYS Zip Pay and Zip Money And then the State Elections were held in payment plans. March 2019 and the wheels started falling including until 8pm Tuesdays off. We bulk bill the Medicare Child 40 YEARS LOCAL Dental Benefits Schedule. Mr Roberts was no longer Planning Minister and in his place was Minister Rob www.vcdental.com.au Super Care finance services. Stokes. Gosford and the Central Coast has been going nowhere ever since. ONLINE BOOKING AVAILABLE Promises made in the lead up to the election have been conveniently forgotten. 02 4323 1933 | Suite 10, 36-40 Victoria Street, East Gosford NSW 2250 | On-site car parking The $52 million for the Gosford City infrastructure upgrade has been dumped. We must say that $10 million for the redevelopment of Leagues Club Park has been honoured. But that is all! Meanwhile developers who in good faith moved forward with their projects now find that an ominous clause inserted at the last minute to get the Gosford City SEPP approved gave Central Coast Council the right to frustrate large developments. It reads: 1.6   Consent authority The consent authority for the purposes of this Policy is— (a)  for development that has a capital investment value of less than $10 million— the Council, and (b)  for development that has a capital investment value of not less than $10 mil- lion but not more than $75 million— (i)  the Minister for Planning, or (ii)  if the development has a capital CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

10 BUSINESS NE WS Rescue Alliance keeps vital service flying A UNIQUE BUSINESS alliance formed on the Central Coast is helping to keep the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service flying for communities on the Coast and beyond. The Central Coast Alliance was founded in 2012 by three local businesses, BJ Howes Metaland, Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants and Insurance House, with the trio combining financial resources to sponsor events not only on the Central Coast but throughout the Hunter and New England North West. In 2020, the Alliance welcomed a new partner, in Aubrey Brown Lawyers, with the group collaborating to collectively support sponsorship initiatives and also strive individually within their respective businesses to do further fundraising for the Service. Members of the Central Coast Alliance, Philip Keenan, Steve Dawson, Peter Kernan and Nathan Corrigan This includes Bishop Collins and their participating in a virtual meeting staff participating in the workplace giving program; BJ Howes Metaland having money tins in their stores and also hosting but equally important is the support we ‘We love being associated with and an annual race day, with proceeds from receive from businesses and The Alliance is supporting an iconic brand which has an auction on the day going to the a great example of this,’ Stanton said. touched so many people’s lives in its long Rescue Helicopter and Insurance House Phillip Keenan, Bishop Collins CEO, said history. It is a great story to share with our donating tickets from their ANZ Stadium The Alliance initiative started several years clients and employees,’ Keenan concluded. membership for various sporting events to ago thanks to an introduction. Similar sentiments were shared by Steve the Service for online auctions. ‘Our business was introduced to the Dawson, General Manager of BJ Howes ‘Groups such as The Alliance are vital Service some time ago through a colleague Metaland. to ensuring the Service continues to be and we have supported the Service ‘The helicopter logo is a very recognised available to our communities 24-7,’ Shannon through the Central Coast based alliance brand especially in our industry of supply, Stanton, Community Liaison Officer for the now for 8 years. They do an amazing job with miners, farmers and maintenance Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service on the of providing emergency support for the workers. Central Coast said. community and we are honoured to be Being a community partner of this ‘We value the support we get from given the opportunity to support the lifesaving service allows our customers the individuals and groups in the community Service on an annual basis,’ he said. knowledge that they are not just getting the products and services they need but also supporting their community,’ Dawson said. Is Social Media Marketing a priority for you in 2020? The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has a number of events and fundraising Claim your FREE Campaign Planning Session, just like Edgar did! activities year round that community minded businesses and their staff can become actively involved in.  If your business has like-minded Perry Henderson customers or suppliers who would like to Director of Missing Link Social Media join forces and provide valuable support to this vital community service, then please Edgar Adams contact the Service’s Central Coast Office Owner / Editor of Central Coast Business Review on 4363 9746. You and your colleagues could be our next successful business alliance! Argyle Estates Argyle Estates EST. OVER Business Brokers 40YEARS Buying or selling a quality business, contact the experts on the Central Coast 024332 6555 To learn more, visit MISSINGLINKSOCIALMEDIA.COM.AU/PLANNING-SESSION [email protected] Graham McMullen – Licensee F.A.I.B.B. 0419326555 CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

MANUFAC T URING NE WS 11 Interpod signs contract for 269 Bathroom Pods for Adelaide accommodation facility Modular bathroom pods production line Lisarow manufacturer of modular bath- pioneer company for Bathroom Pods in One of 247 Bathroom Pods installed in the HIEX room pods, Interpod, have won the con- Australia. The brothers separated their Mascot Hotel tract to supply and deliver 269 bathroom Manor Group interests, Andrew Monks pods to the developer of a student accom- retaining Manor Group and Steve Monks introduced a strong Team Culture across modation facility in the heart of Adelaide. concentrating on the business with all staff enthusiastically embracing and contributing to team- Managing Director, Steve Monks said Interpod. created targets.  “We celebrate our that production would begin in April, with Interpod’s success in streamlining successes, with the entire team getting bathroom pods completed perfectly in line construction projects, meant that by together every month to tell others about with the builders site schedule. 2017 they acquired a 10,000 facility, their overall performance. Each team has a formerly occupied by Sylvania Lighting, at target and work together for the month to Since setting up Interpod and Lisarow enabling them to introduce new, hit the required outcome. This has drawn introducing bathroom pods to Australia efficient manufacturing methods with our team together, and made everyone in 2010, the company has delivered over stringent quality control in the bathroom feel a part of the bigger picture in our 22,000 pods to student accommodation, construction process. organisation,” says Steve. hotel, apartment, healthcare facilities across The introduction of bathroom pods Australia & New Zealand. into building projects has substantial cost Interpod is also a strong advocate savings and long-term benefits including: for Lean Manufacturing with Cameron Interpod’s first exports to New Zealand • B uilt to a strict schedule with no weather Monks, General Manager, saying, “Since our started in Auckland last year supplying impact establishment in 2010, Interpod has worked Cedar Pacific’s new Unilodge student • R educed onsite contractors and on incorporating lean processes into our accommodation facility with 697 self- project management (traditional onsite business. Lean enables us to streamline sufficient bathroom pods. bathrooms use 8+ trades). construction efficiency from the office, to • R educed Waste: No onsite building waste factory floor and finally to the onsite build. Locally owned and employing some from the bathroom building materials 151 staff, Interpod manufactures thirty • N o separate trade contracts or invoices to To discover the Interpod way, visit pods per day on a production line basis, process https://interpod.com    sourcing most of their materials from • S ingle point of contact for the entire Australian suppliers. Their strong, well- bathroom project established supply chain partnerships • F aster installation time. Pods can be provide maximum certainty to construction craned in (5 times faster than any other projects. Pod solution) and installed in 1 to 2 hours onsite. Interpod is a Australian manufacturing • Long-term fixture warranties – a benefit success story, established by Steve Monks to developer asset portfolios who with his brothers, setup the local Steve Monks has been joined by his sons, manufactured housing business, Manor with each operating in various positions to Group.  ensure a Succession Plan for the company. As with all manufacturing, production Following a research trip through Europe efficiencies are essential. The Monks’ have to understand how modular building sys- tems were transforming the construction industry, Steve decided to introduce the modular bathroom concept into Australia and set up Interpod, which became the CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

12 BUSINESS NE WS Bouddi Foundation for the Arts experts gather, normally around August, to celebrates 10 years with $10,000 Award audition and interview the applicants and each year they ask themselves the same Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Chair John Bell AO OBE with puppet maker and designer Gabrielle Paananen an question. Can we keep finding exceptional Alumni of the Foundation talent and the answer pleasingly is YES,” said Mr Bell. THIS YEAR THE Bouddi Foundation for would offer a special award of ten thousand the Arts celebrates its 10th anniversary and dollars. These funds might be used for The awardees are not only given a cash to celebrate their achievement is offering further study both in Australia or abroad, award, which might only be a few hundred a special $10,000 Award to mark the occa- maybe towards a new instrument or a dollars increasing in some cases to two or sion. new camera or art materials. The chosen three thousand dollars but they gain the candidate would have to offer something opportunity of mentorship and/ or In the 10 years since its inception the very special to be awarded the prize,” said Foundation has supported young artists an introduction to a relevant arts of all persuasions whether they be actors, celebrated actor, Founder and Chair of organisation. Helping to open a door can singers, painters, musicians, sculptors, the Foundation, John Bell AO OBE, and make all the difference. photographers, film makers, dancers, and local resident. puppet makers. “The bottom line is that the award also The Foundation is the brainchild of Mr says that ‘we believe in you’ which is so Each year young people are encouraged Bell who saw the need to help, encourage important when you are to apply for grants to help further their and assist young artists on the Central education which will enable them to Coast. starting out,” Mr Bell said. “This is develop into some of the most promising particularly important at the moment as artists in the country. “All of us on the Committee of the BFA the arts world has been hit hard by the have been amazed not only at the depth coronavirus,” he said. “As it is our tenth year, we felt as a of talent but also the quality of the young celebration of what we have achieved, we people who apply. Each year our panel of “Given the upheaval of the last few months these aspiring creative people in our community need all the help that they can get. “We are fortunate to have very generous donors, who make all this possible. It should be stressed that the more support we get means we can assist more local aspiring artists.” Finally Mr Bell made the point that in view of the present crisis and as a result of the current restrictions it remains to be seen when this award can be made. Maybe we will be celebrating our tenth year in our eleventh year.” Service CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

BUSINESS BRIEFS 13 Little Creek Cheese owners Russell and Sue Parsons with son Alex Nelson AMS Furniture merges with Accent Furniture Little Creek Cheese takes out 8 awards at 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show Lisarow based office furniture manufacturer, AMS Furniture has merged LITTLE CREEK CHEESE which operates winning gold at the Hobart Royal Fine with another strong industry player, namely out of the heritage listed Old Wyong Milk Foods Awards in 2014 with their Garlic and Accent Furniture, also based at Lisarow. Factory has picked up a total of eight Dill Goat Feta Cheese. awards, 1 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze at Commenting on the move, Managing the 2020 Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Since thjn they have won awards for Director, Nathan Kennard said, “This is Produce Show as part of the Royal Easter their club cheddars and haloumi style a major step forward, and together we Show, a highly competitive event which cheeses. are much stronger, combining Accent’s sees entries from across Australia. 50 years of industry experience with the Mr Parsons said that over half of their manufacturing infrastructure of AMS. This Sue Parsons, who owns and operates the customers have been restaurants and move consolidates our base for the future, business with husband Russell and son Alex specialty stores but with the loss of these building a foundation to continue to grow Nelson, said the family was “thrilled” with due to the coronavirus they have moved to our business.” the result. home deliveries and are working with other local suppliers including LaTartine Bakery at The nature of the merged operation’s Little Creek Cheese which started out as Somersby. day-to-day business will remain unchanged a hobby in 2009 and started commercially with Kennard Group Holdings Pty Ltd manufacturing cheese in 2011 has been “This has been so successful that we will Trading as AMS Furniture. a regular winner at cheese shows since continue with this service when the crisis is over,” said Mr Parsons. Nathan Kennard remains Managing Director, with other family members in key roles. All directors are family members. CBA closes Fountain Plaza Erina Branch CBA has closed its Fountain Plaza Erina branch as part of a list of branch closures announced in March citing a trend by cus- tomers to switch to online banking. The CBA branch at Erina Fair, which is being expanded, will continue to operate. CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

14 BUSINESS NE WS Stimulus measures explained COVID-19 HAS PROMPTED numerous A recent webinar by the professional nar are below and a post-event recording is complex financial challenges and solutions team at AdviceCo. gave businesses an available for viewing at no cost. for businesses. This has caused a sense of opportunity to familiarise with the options uncertainty about what areas to focus on and consider which elements were relevant Important to note is just how important for business survival. to them. The key headlines from the webi- it is to seek professional help, and to act quickly. WHAT WHO HOW MUCH WHEN JOBKEEPER Enrollments open Businesses who have experienced $1,500 per fortnight per employee paid by now for April TENANCY a 30% downturn in response to the the government to preserve employment. period. Reportable PAYMENTS Corona Crisis. Includes sole traders, Payable in arrears. monthly or quar- trusts and partners in partnerships. terly to September BAS Not for Profits with 15% downturn. Up to 50% rental waiver and up to 50% 2020. DISCOUNTS This can include tax deductible rental deferral donations both in cash and in kind. NSW Landlords can obtain up to 25% dis- Immediate INSTANT count on land tax if they pass the savings on ASSET WRITE Commercial Tenants who qualify to tenants, plus three month deferral on bal- Up to 50% OFF for JobKeeper ance of land tax due. between now and DEPRECIATION Percentage determined by drop in turnover. lodgement of the INCREASES Small and medium-sized business A minimum of half the decrease in rental June 2020 Business entities with aggregated annual charge is to be in the form of a rental waiver Activity Statement. WAGE turnover under $50 million and that Now until 30 June. SUBSIDIES employ workers. Between $20,000 - $100,000 credit to BAS lia- LOAN bility. Now til 30 June OPTIONS Businesses with aggregated annual Automatic on lodgment of Business Activity 2021 turnover of less than $500 million or Instalment Activity Statement PAYROLL TAX 9 months from WAIVER Businesses with a turnover of less Instant asset write-off threshold increase 1 January 2020 to www.adviceco.com.au than $500 million. from $30,000 to $150,000. 30 September 2020. Now. Businesses who employ Trainees 50 per cent deduction of the cost of an eli- and Apprentices gible asset costing >$150,000 on installation, Until June 2020. with existing depreciation rules applying to Businesses with bank loans. the balance of the asset’s cost. Businesses with payrolls of up to $10 50 per cent of the apprentice’s or train- million for three months to June 2020. ee’s wage. The Government will provide a guarantee of 50 per cent to SME lenders to support new short-term unsecured loans to SMEs up to $250,000. The Australian Banking Association has also announced deferral options for small businesses with loans. 25% discount on 2020 payroll tax liability including removal of requirement to pay March – May calculated amount CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

BUSINESS NE WS 15 Door closes on Woy Woy Leagues Club Wallarah 2 Coal – Exploding the Myths Woy Woy Leagues Club WALLARAH 2 COAL Project’s April Coal EASTS GROUP HAS announced that it Woy Woy Leagues continues to record Project Newsletter features a segment, will permanently close Woy Woy Leagues net trading losses since its amalgamation Exploding the myths… Club, in Blackwall Road, following sustained with Easts in December 2012. The total loss trading losses over many years. adds up to a figure of $1.14 million. It says: Certain members of the community The Club had been closed since mid- “These losses are clearly not sustainable have grossly exaggerated the native veg- March as part of the shutting down of non- going forward with the existing building etation clearing required for the Wallarah 2 essential services in the wake of COVID-19. having poor design and cannot be viable project. Further, they purposely misrepre- under the current format and structure. sent the environmental implications of the Easts Group have been propping up project such as the impact on koalas: Woy Woy Leagues since entering into a However in January 2019, the Site Coast Community News, 22nd January Joint Venture in 2012 on the basis that they Compatibility Certificate Proposal for 2020 “The massive clearing of native for- could turn it around. the project was rejected by the State ests in this area to establish the mine and Government’s Independent Planning to construct a new train line will be devas- In September 2017 Easts put up a Committee meaning that it could not tating to this koala colony…”. proposal to transform Woy Woy Leagues proceed to the lodgement of a DA. The Wallarah 2 project will require clear- “As part of the board’s strategic planning ing of native vegetation totalling approxi- for the future of Easts Leagues, the board is Woy Woy Leagues currently employs mately 49 Ha for its Buttonderry, Tooheys considering proposals for development of sixteen staff and 3,846 members. Rd (including rail spur) and Western Shaft the Woy Woy Property which may include surface facilities sites. the building of independent seniors living The Woy Woy Leagues site on Blackwall About 90% of this native vegetation is units.” Road in the centre of Woy Woy covers NOT endangered ecological communities. an area of almost 4.5 hectares and is Most of the development will occur At the time Easts Group commented that considered an excellent development site. on existing cleared and disturbed lands. Wallarah 2 will more than compensate for this clearing with a minimum of 197 Ha of native forest habitat on land owned by Wyong Coal to be conserved in perpetuity as part of the project’s biodiversity offset scheme. As the proposed mine will operate deep underground, no clearing will be associ- ated with underground mining activity and it will cause no impacts on koalas. No1THE COAST’S WAY TO TALK BUSINESS ADVERTISING IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR BUSINESS IT’S OUR BUSINESS TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR BUSINESS Call Edgar Adams - 4367 0733 NOW www.ccbusinessreview.com.au CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

16 BUSINESS NE WS Latest ABS data on number of businesses revealed THE ABS COUNTS of Australian Businesses at 30 June 2019 were Large businesses released in February and make for interesting analysis and reading. Surprisingly the number of businesses that employ more than 200 On this occasion the ABS has provided comparisons for the past persons (large businesses) is the same in both areas at 14. three years – 2019, 2018 and 2017. These statistics blow away the myth that Newcastle and Lake CCBR has taken the trouble to analyse and compare these figures Macquarie is home to many large businesses and the Central Coast for the past three years as well as taking a comparison with our doesn’t count. Both regions only show 14 businesses that employ northern neighbours, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, who have 200 persons or more which is surprising. similar populations although there are 2,369 more businesses oper- ating in that area. Number of Central Coast Businesses by Employee size ranges – 2017 – 2019 Year on year for the past two years the total number of business- es on the Central Coast has increased from 22,618 in 2017 to 24,200 Employee range No of Businesses No of NEWCASTLE in 2019 an increase of about 3.5% per year. Businesses LAKE MACQUARIE In comparison the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie LGAs showed an 2019 2017 2019 increase from 26,667 in 2017 to 27,459 in 2019 – an increase of 3.4%. Non employing 13,397 12,251 14,549 However, these numbers on their own don’t tell the story. It is the number of businesses by persons employed and businesses by 1-19 employees 10,259 9,869 11,196 turnover that reveal the most. Counts of Total Number of Central Coast and Newcastle/Lake 20- 199 employees 526 475 757 Macquarie Businesses 200+ employees 17 14 14 Year Total No. of CC %age Total No. of Newcastle %age Increase Businesses Increase /Lake Macquarie 2017-19 TOTAL 24,200 22,618 26,569 2017-19 Businesses Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 2019 24,200 3.04% 27,429 3.23% Business Counts by Turnover Perhaps the most revealing of the Business Counts data is that taken 2018 23,485 3.83% 26,569 3.53% of businesses by turnover as it relates more to productivity than simply the number of people employed. 2017 22,618 25,662 Anecdotally it is known that many businesses with few employ- Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 ees produce high valued work resulting in high turnover whether that be as professionals or in the manufacturing areas Business Counts by persons employed These Counts, generally speaking, are divided up into groupings While the number of businesses employing over 200 people only that relate to one-person, small, medium and large businesses. number 17 in the Central Coast and Newcastle/Lake Macquarie it is a different story with turnover above $10 million. Here we find It is important to note, however, that there are many defini- that on the Central Coast 189 businesses have a turnover above tions of small, medium and large businesses. The ATO for example $10 million while in Newcastle / Lake Macquarie that number is 324 defines a large business as one with a turnover of over $500 million businesses. per annum. The ABS data has been used here. Similarly with those in the $5 - $10 million category where on the One-person businesses Central Coast 244 businesses compare with 424 in Newcastle/Lake The number of one-person businesses on the Central Coast in 2019 Macquarie was 13,397 or 55.3% while the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie area had 143,549 one-person businesses or 54.7%. It levels out more in the lower turnover category where those with turnover under $200k 14,000 on the Central Coast and 15,445 These would include sub-contractors principally in the building in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie. industry where tradesmen require an ABN and must operate as a business to get work. Others, in the cleaning and IT industries Number of Central Coast Businesses by Turnover size ranges would also fall into this category. – 2017 - 2019 It can be a fine line between an employee and a sub-contactor. Turnover range No of No of Newcastle Lake Businesses Businesses Macquarie Small businesses Small businesses, those employing 1 to 19 persons on the Central 2019 2017 2019 Coast amount to 10,259 or 42.4% of total businesses and compares with 42.1% in the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie area. Zero to less than 50 5,059 4,719 6,059 $50k to less than $200k 8,941 8,434 9,386 Medium businesses $200k to less than $2m 8,934 8,278 10,010 The number of businesses employing from 20 to 199 people (medium sized businesses) on the Central Coast was 526 or 2.2% of $2m to less than $5m 833 758 1,227 the total and this compares with 757 businesses in the Newcastle / Lake Macquarie area or 2.2%.Medium size businesses on the $5m to less than $10m 244 235 424 Central Coast make up 2.2% of total businesses and this compares with 2.8% $10m or 189 188 324 TOTAL 24,200 22,618 27429 Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

BUSINESS NE WS 17 Employment by industry – 2018/19 – 2016/17 Counts of Central Coast businesses by Industry classification – June 2019 No. of people Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing 2018/19 2016/17 No. of Businesses No. of Businesses Mining 1,150 980 Manufacturing 719 800 2019 2017 Electricity, Gas, Water & Waste 8,878 Construction 1,493 8,745 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 512 522 Wholesale Trade 13,761 1,418 Retail Trade 2,791 12.226 Mining 52 52 Accommodation & Food Services 14,859 2,512 Transport, Postal & Warehousing 10,746 16,629 Manufacturing 957 909 Information, Media & Telecoms 3,670 10,498 Financial & Insurance Services 1,700 3,568 Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services 92 94 Rental, Hiring & Real Estate Services 2,529 1,556 Professional, Scientific & Tech Svcs 2,092 2,502 Construction 5,750 5,311 Administrative & Support Services 5,391 2,021 Public Administration & Safety 4,174 5,531 Wholesale Trade 742 737 Education & Training 6,536 4,401 Health Care & Social Assistance 10,165 6,312 Retail Trade 1,445 1,388 Arts and Recreation Services 22,618 9,598 Other Services 2,498 22,106 Accommodation and Food Services 1,037 986 TOTAL 5,475 1,937 Source: NIIEIR and economy .id the population experts 5,364 Transport, Postal and Warehousing 1,315 1,069 121,245 118,704 Information Media and Telecommunications 269 241 Financial and Insurance Services 1,916 1,775 Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services 2,244 2,228 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2,985 2,739 Administrative and Support Services 1,054 1,008 Public Administration and Safety 84 96 Education and Training 400 374 Health Care and Social Assistance 1,655 1,496 Arts and Recreation Services 410 356 Other Services 1,234 1,155 Currently Unknown 47 90 Total 24,200 22,618 Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 Construction the largest business sector on the Central Coast THE ABS COUNTS of Australian Businesses at 30 June 2019 Number of Construction businesses by Turnover size ranges – 2017 - 2019 were released in February reveal that the building and construc- tion sector on the Central Coast is the largest employer of all Turnover range No. of Businesses No of Businesses 20 categories listed. 2019 2017 CCBR has analysed the data and it shows that 23.8% out of the 24,200 businesses on the Central Coast are in the Construction Zero to less than $50k 592 538 sector. No other sector comes close and reinforces that the Central Coast economy is very dependent on this industry. $50k to less than $200k 2,564 2,442 Within the Construction sector the number of businesses 200k to less than $2m 2,335 2,098 with turnover above $10 million is much the same, there being 32 businesses in 2017 and 31 in 2019. $2m to less than $5m 175 157 In the turnover range $5 - $10 million with the number increasing $5m to less than $10m 53 46 from 46 businesses to 53. $10m or more 31 32 The two categories which make up less than $200,000 to less than $2 million where there were 4,899 builders in 2019 would TOTAL 5,750 5,311 appear to indicate the large number of small building contractors. Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 Sub-contracting within the construction industry is such that it is impossible to relate businesses turnover to employee numbers. Number of Construction businesses by Employment size ranges – June 2017 -2019 One also needs to consider the number of Sydney and Employment range No. of Businesses No. of Businesses Newcastle based builders who undertake projects in the region. Some of these companies do engage local sub-contractors 2019 2017 but most bring their own sub-contractors from wherever they are based. Non employing 2,840 2,648 Anecdotally, a number of larger builders have gone into liqui- 1-19 Employees 2,840 2,615 dation in the past year. 20-199 Employees 70 48 Nevertheless, these figures highlight the significance of the construction industry on the Central Coast to the 200 + Employees 00 regional economy. TOTAL 5,750 5,311 Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses June 2019 CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

18 PROPERT Y NE WS COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE/LEASE FOR SALE PROPERTY OF THE MONTH FOR SALE & FOR LEASE ERINA - FREESTSANDING TUGGERAH - Exposure, Warehouse & Awning WAREHOUSE WYOMING - PRIME SHOWROOM/OFFICE Secure an awesome freehold facility in the heart of Each unit is approx. 135m2. Situated opposite Brian Tuggerah. Zoned IN2 with frontage & huge exposure to Approx. 2,392m2 warehouse, 2 roller doors & Hilton Toyota. The property is vacant & available now. Gavenlock Road, plenty of parking, plenty of hardstand multiple entry points. Lots of customer parking, Zoned IN1, currently located between a VET & GYM. It & fantastic awning area. male/female amenities. Mezzanine level is being offered in one line or separately. FOR SALE - $1,550,000 NO GST (GOING CONCERN) perfect for additional storage, concrete yard FOR SALE – $649,000 + GST (IF APPLICABLE) with undercover awning. Land approx. 5,498m2. TUGGERAH - Free-Standing Warehouse FOR LEASE - $263,120 N/PA + GST TUGGERAH - FACTORY & WAREHOUSE + OFFICE! Value for money opportunity to secure an awesome Positioned centrally on Coast & close to the M1 freehold facility in the heart of Tuggerah. Zoned IN2 GOSFORD - AFFORDABLE OFFICE Sydney-Newcastle Motorway. The large high with plenty of parking and hardstand area. Suit owner occupiers & Investors. Well-presented clearance warehouse area is accessed by two high/ FOR SALE - $1,350,000 NO GST (GOING CONCERN) commercial strata building. Affordable 52 sqm office wide roller door. Total area 594m2 (approx.) located on level 2 & features an open plan layout, air FOR SALE & LEASE - $1,060,000 + GST / $90,000 N/ WARNERVALE - LAST REMAINING UNITS! conditioning, carpeted throughout & NBN is ready. PA + GST Industrial development is situated on the Sparks Road Male/female amenities located on each floor. M1 Interchange. 4 units left from 164m2 -192m2 with FOR SALE - $156,000 + GST (IF APPLICABLE) FOR LEASE DA approval mezzanine available. Architect design, Concrete Panel & IN1 zoned. WEST GOSFORD – FLEXIBLE OWNER FOR SALE - from $410,000 + GST Option of combining 2 units to 1. Approx. 1030m2 incl mezz office. Concrete tilt panel, glass shopfront, SOMERSBY – INDUSTRIAL LAND 2x roller door, disabled bathrooms, kitchen, 3phase Approx. 5,098m2 in total, approx. 3,336m2 net land area power, parking, truck access. Close - M1 MTWY. to build on. Close to the M1 MWY. Approx. 1hr from FOR LEASE - CONTACT KAREN AUBREY Sydney. Fully serviced, all Council Contributions have been paid. WEST GOSFORD – FLEXIBLE TERMS FOR SALE - $995,000 + GST Approx. 140m2 concrete tilt panel incl mezz. Wide street frontage, driveway access, container access SOMERSBY- DA APPROVED LAND TO BUILD max roof height 6.9m. Auto Gated security. 3 phase DA approved for approx. 936m2 warehouse, 170m2 power, NBN, amenities, private parking on-site. office, 14 car spaces. In addition is approx. 1400m2 FOR LEASE – CONTACT KAREN AUBREY hardstand. Zoned IN1 & approx. 4078m2 in total. Close to the M1 MTWY Sydney/Newcastle. FOR SALE - $1,050,000 + GST Visit our website for additional properties and more information Suite 401 / 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259 Phone 4353 7700 centralcoast.ljhcommercial.com.au 87 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250 FOR SALE / LEASE FOR SALE From $535,000 + GST HUGE EXPOSURE 7 Palm Tree Road, Wyong 6/22 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah FOR LEASE 5 Brand New Top Quality Quality offices with H/C warehouse! Suite 3, 36-40 Victoria Street East Gosford Warehouses with Great Access and Long Spec List! • Approx. 290m2 total area High proole, ground oor, corner position. • Four (4) large offices or training rooms Located at main intersection on Central • Sizes from 353m2 • Security alarm system Coast Highway. • Internal clearances from approx 6m • High clearance warehouse Customer car park on site. • Concrete Construction 1x undercover reserved space for tenant. • 10kw Solar Power System Ben Purdue 0450 719 600 122 sqm internal area. • Expected Completion in June Awning signage area. Local Knowledge & National Strength Ducted air conditioning, 3 phase power, Brad Rogers 0459 921 122 ceiling, lighting, white walls. rhccc.com.au Lee Woodward 0414 877 780 | 02 4323 7606 [email protected] www.vcmanagement.com.au CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

PROPERT Y NE WS 19 John Whiteway Drive development moves to Exhibition stage SHOP 4/1A LONDON DRIVE, WADALBA FOR LEASE Architect’s image of proposed development at 87 89 John Whiteway Drive, Gosford JOIN McDONALD’S, 7 ELEVEN & ISUZU Rare & hard to secure 114m2 ground floor premises A 260 unit staged development on a Home Buyers through to downsizers, directly behind 7 Eleven & McDonalds in Wadalba. 2.3ha site at 87 – 89 John Whiteway offering exceptional amenities, Near new with sleek modern construction perfect Drive, Gosford has moved to the community facilities and outdoor activity for retail, professional or food & drink uses. Plenty Exhibition Stage following a request areas to promote an active lifestyle for of on grade parking, don’t miss this unique offering from the developer to the Secretary of residents. Alceon which is a specialist available now $36,049.96 + Outgoings + GST. the Department of Planning in April advisory, investment and capital 218 WISEMANS FERRY RD, SOMERSBY FOR LEASE 2019 to proceed to Environmental solutions partnership said that they Modern Somersby Industrial Unit Assessment Requirements (SARS) as a have worked closely with local Gosford Located just 2 mins from the M1 Sydney Interchange State Significant Development. architecture firm - ADG, and the New and approx. 10 mins from Gosford CBD. Concrete South Wales Department of Planning, to panel construction with a ground floor area of To be developed by JWD deliver a unique and modern community approx. 180sqm including WC, shower, kitchenette Developments and Alceon Group Pty Ltd design encompassing resort style living and an area that could simply be enclosed to the $100 million plus development will to Gosford. Key to the development is create a reception/ showroom area (if required). comprise 5 residential buildings – 2 of 12 a new public walk-through pathway, The carpeted mezzanine office area at the front storeys, 2 of 8 storeys and 1 of 7 storeys that will connect the Gosford CBD and is approx. 40sqm. The warehouse area has an with 260 apartments and 423 basement Rumbalara Reserve with panoramic insulated roof with translucent panel and hi-bay car spaces. viewing platforms, overlooking the lights, 100 amps, 3 phase power, 4.6 metre wide Gosford CBD and Brisbane Water. roller shutter with minimal internal height of 6.4 The project was approved by the City metres. $26,400pa (GST free) plus outgoings. of Gosford Advisory Panel following Alceon is very excited about 4/4 BURNET ROAD WARNERVALE FOR LEASE advice and recommendations from the delivering a world class community and Close to M1 Motorway Design Reference Group in October 2019. contributing to the further development This well presenting concrete panel industrial In their Design Statement architects ADG of Gosford and the Central Coast. unit is within a gated complex. Located within Architects say, With alternative housing the Warnervale Industrial area that is zoned IN1 options required in the Gosford area, this Exhibition starts on 23 April and ends General Industrial. A high clearance industrial unit is proposal will cater for families and First on 20 May 2020. 9approx. 200sqm. On the ground floor with a 30sqm mezzanine storage area, including a welcoming air- conditioned office or showroom area, kitchenette, high and wide roller door and 2 allocated car spaces. $34,500 Per Annum Net + GST. Contact: Mark Davies 0422 442 858 Daniel Mason 0403 889 530 Chris Watson 0402 430 213 Prices shown with * are inclusive of GST. 4325 0208 83 MANN STREET, GOSFORD 2250 www.chapmanfrazer.com.au PRESTIGE GROUND FLOOR LOCATION Excellent exposure • Excellent customer parking Council approves Wamberal • Part of the Platinum and Fountain beachfront development • Currently operating as a cafe • Happy to talk about medical fit out Plaza precinct with 150 business on Central Coast Council has approved the site and approx.. 800 staff plus their development of a 2 and 3 storey beachfront or cafe operation customer base residence at 89 Ocean View Drive, Wamberal lodged • 207sqm in August last year and approved in February this year – 6 months. The 6-bedroom residence For more information – Nicole Gunasinghe comprises basement garage, plant room, store; at Commercialhq. 0417 792 740 1st floor living areas, media room, guest bedroom; and five 2nd floor bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite. The residence has been designed by Slater Architects and will be built on a 746 sqm site with a dilapidated house that will be demolished. The property was in purchased in April 2019 with the Sydney buyer paying $2.45 million (Source: RPData). CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

20 PROPERT Y NE WS Erina 2020 and beyond THE CENTRAL COAST Regional Plan 2036 Erina Town Centre shown above in red dotted outline like to add a residential component to their broadly focusses on two Growth Corridors: property to secure the long-term viability of Somersby Erina Corridor and Warnervale on the back of the failure of Gosford to the centre. This is the case with all shopping Tuggerah Corridor. grow and provide the services required of malls and Scentre Group are looking to do the Regional Capital. redevelop their Westfield Tuggerah centre Within the Somersby Erina Corridor there for the same reason. are six centres: Somersby, Mount Penang Three of the four Big Banks have their and Kariong, West Gosford, Gosford, East Business Banking branches in Erina TC Throughout Erina Town Centres Gosford and Erina. along with a large number of accounting there are numerous spaces that would and law firms and other professional accommodate residential developments up Central Coast Council is required to services firms. to 8 – 10 storeys that would create a strong prepare a future plan for each of these vibrant and viable precinct. six centres with Directions, Actions and Not included in the Erina TC footprint is Catalyst Projects that will help Government the Erina Light Industrial Area or retail on As a place to live Erina Town Centre has and the development sector create a the western side of Central Coast Highway. many attributes not the least being its close Corridor that the community want to live proximity to Gosford and beaches by public in. However over the past three to five years transport, plenty of recreational facilities, Erina TC has had a massive shift towards primary and secondary schooling. Mid-February saw Council invite key medical and health services. There are Erina Stakeholders to attend a workshop to numerous GP Clinics, medical specialists, Immediately adjacent to the Town Centre discuss what they see as the future for Erina two radiology groups and eye hospital. are The Sunken Money Hotel and Erina that would inform the Erina Town Centre Leagues Club, amenities that would benefit Structure Plan, a draft of which Council had Being positioned between Gosford from a larger local residential population. already prepared. Railway Station and the beach suburbs Erina has one of the best public transport Surprisingly, the open spaces Key Stakeholders in Erina include: services on the Central Coast with regular surrounding Erina Town Centre offer the Lend Lease (representing Erina Fair), the bus services perfect medium density living environment. Brand Group (owners of Fountain Plaza, These include Erina Oval, Kincumba Fountain Corporate, Erina Plaza and a major While the Town Centre is surrounded Mountain Reserve and Erina Creek. developer throughout Erina) Retire Australia by retirement villages, low cost housing (owners of Tarragal Glen and Wood Port and rural residential properties, the Town It goes further. A high resident Retirement Villages) and Harvey Norman Centre itself with no one living within population in Erina would support a rapid Group. its immediate area its future viability is shuttle bus service from Erina to Somersby doubtful. thereby supporting the growth of the About twenty interested parties turned Somersby Erina Corridor. to advise Council on what they consider Erina beyond 2020 would make Erina ‘work’ as an economically Zonings in Erina Town Centre are: The long-term viability of the Erina Town viable Town Centre. B2 – Local Centre Centre will totally depend on renewing B5 – Business Development the current structures and this will require The focus centred on 8 Principles and RE1 – Public Recreation property developers and investors who Objectives: E2 – Environmental need a return on investment. 1. Develop an Efficient Traffic Network No provision is made in these zonings for By allowing for mixed use development catering for future growth and demands, a residential component. Council would be encouraging 2. Enhance Pedestrian and Cyclist employment growth but even more Suburban Erina at the 2016 Census only important for Council is the opportunity to Connectivity, comprised a resident population of 4,774 grow their rate base. 3. Balance Current and Future Growth, and this includes retirement villages and 4. Improve Existing Public Domain relocatable home villages as well as the The big question about the future of rural Erina Valley Area. Erina Town Centre is: Infrastructure, 5. Identify Opportunities for Urban Council’s forecast population growth for Will Council have the vision to see the the suburb to 2036 is 6,788 or 25%. big picture and look at the opportunities Greening, that Erina Town Centre offers. 6. Realise the objectives and priorities Within the Erina Town Centre footprint there is no residential zoning and yet there It could also be the case with other identified in the Urban Design is a capacity for a substantial residential town centres on the Central Coast. Guidelines for Regional Areas, population. 7. Grow Employment Opportunities, and 8. Preserving Erina’s Natural Landscape It is known that Erina Fair owners would Setting. Erina Town Centre today Erina Town Centre comprises: Erina Fair (one of the largest regional shopping centres in NSW) commercial and retail developments east of Central Coast Highway, commercial developments along Karalta Road, Fountain Plaza/ Fountain Corporate/Platinum precinct and Erina sports ground. Erina Town Centre has grown over the past 30 years as a retail / commercial area CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

PROPERT Y NE WS 21 Government to fast-track planning process St Hilliers’proposed Central Coast Quarter development overlooking Gosford waterfront which has been delayed due to opposition from Central Coast Council IN ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT, on the and public parks to unlock plans for the Significant Developments, rezonings and 3rd April the NSW Government said that construction of thousands of new houses. development applications, the big question it will cut red tape and fast-track planning is will that extend to the Central Coast processes to keep people in jobs and the Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the Council construction industry moving throughout property and construction industry is one the COVID-19 crisis.  of the key drivers of jobs and investment in See Revitalisation of Gosford City a myth NSW, employing one in four people in the Planning and Public Spaces Minister State. Editors’ Note: Rob Stokes said the construction and While it appears that Minister Stokes development sectors will be vital in “This will pass and when it does, the keeping people in jobs and supporting the planning system will be ready to continue understands the construction industry needs State’s economic recovery. driving economic productivity across the to be kept moving and to achieve that the State,” Mr Stokes said.  planning process needs to be fast-tracked  “We are fast-tracking assessments to particularly in respect to State Significant keep people in jobs, boost the construction Editors’ Note: Developments, rezonings and development pipeline and keep our economy moving,” While it appears that Minister Stokes applications, the big question is will that Mr Stokes said. understands the construction industry extend to the Central Coast Council needs to be kept moving and to achieve “Our economic recovery will in many that the planning process needs to be See Revitalisation of Gosford City a myth ways be longer and harder than the health fast-tracked particularly in respect to State one and it’s essential we do everything we can now to keep our State moving forward Pathway forward for developer contributions reform and allow work to continue wherever possible in line with the best medical THE NSW GOVERNMENT has outlined its try to deliver true change.  “Our pathway advice.” plan to reform developer levies and con- forward includes a mix of quick wins and tributions to unlock new housing supply, longer-term reforms, which will ensure The Planning System Acceleration deliver vital community infrastructure and NSW remains the economic powerhouse of Program will: boost investment in NSW.     Australia. • Create opportunities for more than 30,000 construction jobs in the next six months;  Planning and Public Spaces Minister  “I also want to work with councils to help • Fast-track assessments of State Significant Rob Stokes has announced he had them spend money they already have to Developments, rezonings and development appointed Productivity Commissioner Peter stimulate their local economy, create more applications (DAs), with more decisions to Achterstraat to undertake a review of the jobs and great public spaces.”   be made by the Minister if required;  current contributions and provide recom- • Support councils and planning panels mendations for a new system by the end of A series of more immediate changes will to fast-track local and regionally significant the year.    also be released today for public comment, DAs;  including measures to require councils to • Introduce a ‘one stop shop’ for industry to “The number one issue I hear from indus- publish how much they have collected progress projects that may be ‘stuck in the try is that we need a more transparent and in developer levies and where they have system’; certain contributions system where every- been spent, new guidelines related to the • Clear the current backlog of cases stuck one is clear about who pays for what,” Mr State’s Special Infrastructure Contributions, in the Land & Environment Court with Stokes said.    options to simplify and shorten the pro- additional Acting Commissioners; and cess for reviewing s7.11 local contributions • Invest $70 million to co-fund vital “Contributions reform has been stuck plans, and proposed changes to s7.12 lev- new community infrastructure in North in the too-hard basket for too long, but ies and voluntary planning agreements. West Sydney including roads, drainage we are committed to working with indus- CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

22 BUSINESS T IPS Does Manufacturing have a comparison when the impact of not future in Australia? buying locally means less direct local jobs, loss of tax base, employment support By Ray Atkinson, necessary to achieve the aims of increasing via the taxpayer, less money spent in our manufacturing for export and internal the community and impact on general MANY RECENT SURVEYS reveal that consumption and protecting our strategic community prosperity. better than 80% of respondents believe interests in times of crisis, such as we are • In the area of strategic industries a we should manufacture more in Australia! experiencing now. different model needs to be adopted What the surveys are somewhat vague on that is again focussed on efficiency and is “What does this mean in reality” A high tech manufacturing model technology but is seen as having strategic example is one of Germany which has a value for the country and therefore must There are many different arms to this high cost base but is able to successfully remain as a local supply source. discussion so I will concentrate on a couple manufacture products and export them Moving from our current manufacturing to promote discussion. worldwide. focus to an Australian based manufacturing focus will not happen overnight and can There is no doubt that manufactured Clearly this is, as suggested, high tech only happen on a broad scale if we can products that have a high labour content manufacturing using technology to achieve focus the country through the levers of can be more economically produced in the competitive advantage. governments, local, state and federal countries with low wages and less stringent and industry to provide the leadership regulatory requirements than those The strategic industry approach is to to achieve the long term objectives of imposed in the Australian environment. identify those products that are essential Australian manufacturing. In recognising this as fact we can turn our from a strategic perspective essential to the A good step in moving towards this attention to other types of manufacturing continuing wellbeing and defence of the would be to establish an independent that we can compete in and also other country and makes sense to have a home community driven think tanks that can get sectors that can be classed as strategic industry producing them. the attention of government, opposition manufacturing and as such should be given parties and industry leaders to evolve a special attention. For Australia to expand their high tech long term strategy that has support of and strategic manufacturing industries all and not simply abandoned with the A breakdown of these categories into there are a issues that need to be electoral cycle. two streams of high tech manufacturing addressed: Ray Atkinson has been involved in and strategic manufacturing enables us •T he creation of the right environment that manufacturing over the last forty years in to articulate the different approaches encourages organisations, government and Europe, Japan, Scandinavia, Japan, Mal;aysia, entrepreneurs to invest in the acquisition Singapore, India, Hong Kong and Australasia. and invention of advanced technologies Ray’s expertise is in the manufactirng and including providing incentives for technology innovation field and has lectured investment, the take-up of innovative ideas extensively on the subject. Ray is a firm believer so that the benefits flow through to the that Australia can, with the use of technology Australian economy via manufacturing and innovation, develop a thriving manufacturing not be simply sold to other countries to base to the long term benefit of the Australian benefit from the innovation. community • A recognition by government and the various procurement agencies that a direct price comparison is not a true cost Casual – Jobkeeper hidden risk clear as to definition of long term casual – but that simply is not the case. By Warwick Ryan, issue for tens of thousands of businesses Partner, Hicksons across the country.  Employers now must The answer as to which casual Lawyers decide which of their (often non-working) employees are eligible to participate in the casual employees, they are going to pay; JobKeeper scheme turns on which casuals The whole question of whom is a hoping that the Government will reimburse (with a service of more than 12 months) casual employee in Australia is in a state them for those payments, with the classify as having worked on a ‘regular and of confusion ever since the Full Court JobKeeper subsidy.   systematic’ basis as at 1 March 2020. of Federal Court in 2018 decided to fundamentally change the pragmatic The problem is that the ATO may have   approach of the Fair Work Commission.   a different view at the end of April, as to So what exactly does that phrase mean? which casual employees are eligible.  If  Well, such is the state of the law, Well as of a week ago, the Government the ATO then decided that a number of employment lawyers are simply not able to has added to the confusion by making the casual employees for which it provided advise with exact certitude where the ‘line’ term long term casual a critical threshold the JobKeeper subsidy were not really is between a casual employee (via their eligible, the ATO could demand that the employer) being ’entitled to JobKeeper’ employer repay the cumulative subsidy (of versus being stood down without pay.   $1,500 per fortnight) over a 4-5 months for Despite this we give you some general multiple casual employees.   Across, ten guidelines to navigate what is for many such ‘ineligible’ casuals – that could total businesses (ie. cafes and restaurants) an $150,000.  almost existential question.  Factors against the employee’s We would like to say such a nightmare scenario is easily avoided because the law is continued next page CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020

BUSINESS T IPS 23 MIND YOUR BUSINESS all business financial records can be employees before you take action. supported with reportable evidence. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT By Troy Marchant, Director, Adviceco STAFF LEAVE: The Fair Work Commission REMOTELY: It is the role of the Manager Chartered has altered 99 modern awards to to support the employee to be able Accountants accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic. to perform at their best, and the role This includes unpaid ‘pandemic leave’ of the employee to add value to the New Rules: HR and and the flexibility to take twice as much team and the business. The principals Team Management annual leave at half pay. It is important of optimum performance remain to review staff leave requests against the same, albeit from the office or Dealing with Covid-19 has changed the FairWork Ombudsman Coronavirus home. Communication and visibility is the way business is conducted. This Changes. absolutely critical here. Set up a new includes extensive changes to awards way of working that includes time for and employment conditions. Many WORKING FROM HOME: If this is formal workflow reviews and priority HR policies and procedures are now applicable to your business, you’d be agreement, as well as less formal and outdated and will remain so permanently. underway with this one. Go through your conversational check-ins. Availability Working From Home Policy with a fine- from all parties is important, as is realistic Business owners and leaders, who tooth comb and ensure your employees expectations, flexibility and respect for may be unaware of the changed rules, have read, understood and agreed to it individual situations. or mistakenly apply the rules can find and have a safe and practical work space. themselves liable for significant penalties It may be useful to remind them of other MENTAL HEALTH POLICY: This is a and damages. policies and etiquette guides to things stressful time for many people. Business like dress code, videoconferencing and Managers are facing incredible pressure, Seek appropriate professional advice work in progress reporting. often on their own. Some people are before you take action. Some key points facing increased challenges at home to consider: CYBER SECURITY: Employees working such as juggling work and children from home may accidentally and/ home from school, or caring for family JOBKEEPER PAYMENT: Be very careful or unwittingly compromise sensitive members who may be ill. It is important to follow the rules. Those businesses information about your business if that you not only dust-off or create a who apply for the payment on behalf of not supported with adequate security Mental Wellbeing Policy, but that you their staff need to ensure that all relevant systems. You as an employer are put measures in place to support each employees are included (you cannot pick responsible for the systems, processes other at this difficult time. Our ability to and choose), all employees are notified and programs to comply with Privacy and bounce back depends on it. and have completed the JobKeeper Data Security laws. Employee Nomination Notice, and that If you require support with your STANDING DOWN EMPLOYEES: This is a HR systems, including contracts, difficult process at the best of times. Fair policies, awards, checklists, strategies Work legislation still applies throughout and structures, risks, claims and more, this period of COVID-19. Check off against contact AdviceCo. the requirements of standing down from previous page page 1. The (almost) weekly nature of the work, rGeestults! albeit different shifts each week casual arrangement being considered ADVERTISE as reasonable and systematic 2. T he casual employee carrying out similar YOUR 1. E ach engagement of the employee is functions each time PROPERTY IN CCBR subject to a different contract, i.e., if an 3. The employee generally makes employee was only hired for an event, themselves available for each roster. For further information which was not a recurring event.   phone 4367 0733 or email 2. If the number of hours worked are 4. It is the employee’s only job. [email protected] small, and the gap between days and 5. There was one contract employing the times worked is long and irregular.  For CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020 example, if an employee only works worker (as a casual). when they request a shift and those shifts 6. The employee has a reasonable are irregular and there are large gaps between the times of shifts.  expectation of ongoing work. 3. T he employee had another principal job 7. Though working seasonally, the casual with another employer. None of these are definitive in employee depends on the contract work themselves but have been held to If these principles seem vague and contribute to the view that the casual unsatisfying, you are justified in that arrangement was not regular and sentiment.  systematic. Factors supportive of the The current state of the law around the employee’s casual arrangement being casual status of employees is a mess.  We considered as reasonable and systematic await the High Court rescuing employers from this confusion.  None of that is of comfort when employers are being asked to spend money paying a wage to a casual employee who is stood down – with no certainty of being reimbursed by the ATO.

24 FUNNY BUSINESS Early one morning, a mother went in to A policeman brought four boys before a Curious, the seaman asks “So, how did you wake up her son. “Wake up, son. It’s time to judge. “They were causing an awful lot of end up with the peg-leg?” The pirate replies go to school!”  commotion at the zoo, your Honor,” he said. “I was swept overboard into a school of sharks. Just as my men were pulling me “But why, Mother? I don’t want to go.” “Boys,” said the judge sternly, “I out, a shark bit my leg off”. “Wow!” said the “Give me two reasons why you don’t never like to hear reports of juvenile seaman, “What about the hook”? “Well...”, want to go.”  delinquency. Now I want each of you to tell replied the pirate, “We were boarding an “Well, the kids hate me for one, and the me your name and what you were doing enemy ship and were battling the other teachers hate me, too!”  wrong.” sailors with swords. One of the enemy cut “Oh, that’s no reason not to go to my hand clean off.” “Incredible!” remarked school. Come on now and get ready.”  “My name is George,” said the first boy, the seaman, “How did you get the eye “Give me two reasons why I should go “and I threw peanuts into the elephant pen.” patch”? “A seagull dropping fell into my eye”, to school.”  replied the pirate. “You lost your eye to a “Well, for one, you’re 52 years old. And “My name is Pete,” said the second boy, seagull dropping?” the sailor asked. “Well...” for another, you’re the Principal!” “and I threw peanuts into the elephant pen.” said the pirate, “That was my first day with the hook.”  Married couples, both 60 years old, were “My name is Mike,” said the third boy, “and celebrating their 35th anniversary. During I threw peanuts into the elephant pen.” A shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand their party, a fairy appeared to congratu- new small business much like his own late them and grant them each one wish. “My name is Peanuts,” said the fourth boy. opened up next door and erected a huge The wife wanted to travel around the sign which read BEST DEALS. world. The fairy waved her wand and poof The manager of a large office asked a new -- the wife had tickets in her hand for a employee to come into his office. “What is He was horrified when another small world cruise. Next, the fairy asked the your name?,” was the first thing the man- business competitor opened up on his husband what he wanted. He said, “I wish ager asked. “John,” the new guy replied. The right, and announced its arrival with an I had a wife 30 years younger than me.” So manager scowled. “Look, I don’t know what even larger sign, reading LOWEST PRICES. the fairy picked up her wand and poof -- kind of a namby-pamby place you worked the husband was 90. at before, but I don’t call anyone by their first The shopkeeper panicked, until he got name! It breeds familiarity and that leads to a an idea. “Do you believe in life after death?” the breakdown in authority,” he said. boss asked one of his employees. “Yes, sir,” He put the biggest sign of all over his the clerk replied. “I refer to my employees by their last own shop. name only - Smith, Jones, Baker - that’s all. “That’s good,” the boss said. “After you Now that we got that straight, what is your It read MAIN ENTRANCE. left early yesterday to go to your grand- last name?” mother’s funeral, she stopped in to see Quote of the month you.” The new guy sighed and said, “Darling. My name is John Darling.” The manager “The future depends on what  Q. When does a job get finished in said, “Okay, John, the next thing I want to we do in the present. “ Government? tell you...”  Mahatma Gandhi  A. When it can no longer be postponed. A seaman meets a pirate in a bar, and they take turns to tell their adventures on the seas. The seaman notes that the pirate has a peg leg, hook, and an eye patch. CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS graphicbydesign.com.au phone 4365 6777 suite 3.11 platinum building 4 ilya ave, erina nsw 2260 CENTRAL COAST BUSINESS REVIEW MAY 2020