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Scotland Island is a thriving, vibrant and welcoming community situated in the Pittwater estuary, Sydney, Australia. Around 1000 people live here, some as weekenders, others as permanent residents. Accessed by water only, the island is a refuge for natural forests, bushland reserves and native animals. Visitors love the shimmering water and ...
6 kwi 2021 · Scotland Island in Sydney’s northern beaches once had no power and is only accessible by boat. But over the years, this secluded spot has built a community of it’s own, and newcomers want to ...
Scotland Island has long been a refuge for artists, writers and musicians but, as the community experiences a “pandemic” boom, some residents fear the ‘sacred place’ will be tamed.
Scotland Island is located in Pittwater, off Church Point.The island is approximately 1 km in diameter and its highest point is over 90 metres above sea level. To the east is the suburb of Newport, west is Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and south are the suburbs of Church Point and Bayview.. Around 18,000 years ago Scotland Island was a hill in a river valley.
Scotland Island will receive Commonwealth Government funding for disaster resilience upgrades. NSW Labor Senator and Special Envoy for Disaster Recovery Tony Sheldon, who was recently at Mona Vale (main image), has announced $2m in funding to improve roadways and drainage on Scotland Island.
1 lis 2023 · Like much of coastal NSW, Scotland Island suffered extensive damage from heavy rains and storms in 2022. Now, thanks to $2 million in financial support from the Federal and NSW Governments, Council can make additional improvements to Scotland Island’s road and drainage network.
1 lis 2023 · Northern Beaches Council has been awarded $2 million from the NSW and Commonwealth Governments to improve the Scotland Island road and drainage network. Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said the funding support was welcome news to Council and the Scotland Island community.
