Update The scuttling did not take place on 27 March 2010, due to a court injunction on 24 March.
The court will meet again shortly to decide if the scuttling will go ahead or not.
The Ex-HMAS ADELAIDE was to be scuttled on 27/3/2010 off the coast of Terrigal to create an artificial reef and dive wreck approximately 1.8km from the shoreline. If the scuttling does go ahead the best viewing on the day will between North Avoca and Avoca Beach.
The Central Coast is already one of the world’s great dive spots, and this will be a tremendous addition to the Central Coast’s attractions.
It is the first military dive site in NSW and one of six in Australia, It will be closest to shore.
The ex-HMAS Adelaide was a long-range escort frigate with roles including area air defence, anti-submarine warfare, surveillance, reconnaissance, and interdiction. Built in the United States, HMAS Adelaide was commissioned in November 1980 and was the first of six Adelaide class guided-missile frigates to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy.
The ship is 138.1 metres long, with a beam of 14.3 metres and displacement of 4100 tonnes.
The HMAS Adelaide participated in the 1990/91 Gulf War, in peacekeeping operations in East Timor in 1999 and 2006, and was deployed to the Arabian Gulf in 2001 and 2004. The ship was also involved in the high profile search and rescue of solo yachtsmen Thierry Dubois and Tony Bullimore from the Southern Ocean in 1997.
The best viewing place will be Avoca Beach and we are expecting tens of thousands of people to visit on the day. from 8am - 12pm.
Every year, humpback whales and southern right whales migrate along the NSW coastline. They head north throughout June and in the first week of July, and return southwards from around September to November. Link: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/animals/WhaleWatchingInNSW.htm
Event Venue: M Gallery Lot 3 Avoca Drive. Border Kincumber/Avoca
Introducing cultures from around the world. To celebrate, M Gallery will have a Spring and Summer full of colour - introducing cultures from around the globe, at the same time showcasing the beautiful work of some our own artists on the Central Coast of N.S.W.
Commencing with a 2 day 'market style' weekend 24 25 October, with assorted beautiful Moroccan hand made pieces - direct from the artisans.
Coming up ....... * Beautiful new work by the ever popular Central Coast artist Elissa Massey * A very special exhibition of the most significant Private collection of 17th and 18th Century French carvings (of this type), in the world today. * Photography lessons by Steve Morenos -including a Shutter Bug class for the kids. * Steve Morenos's exhibition of his latest photography plus much, more.........
Brisbane Water Regatta Festival includes the Ettalong Town Festival on Saturday 13th March with stalls, entertainment and activities. The Ettalong Town centre have joined forces with the Outrigger Canoe Race, hosted by Te Ika Nui Outrigger Canoe Club for the last three years. It is Polynesian in origin - so wear your Hawaiiin shirt.
Coastal Lifestyle Art Show
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