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National Trust’s Heritage Festival

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Living and working in the Hawkesbury, having opportunities to visit heritage homes allows me to appreciate my heritage even more.

As part of the National Trust’s Heritage Festival there will be an open home at 74 The Terrace, Windsor on Sunday, 15 April, 2012.  The cost will be $15 per person which includes a devonshire tea. Proceeds from the day will be donated towards the re-roofing of the bell tower at St Matthew’s Anglican Church.

Enjoy learning more about the great district we live in and get involved.  Tour times are 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm with gates opening at 12:45pm.  Bookings are essential by phoning Helen on 4577 6677.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Rachael 🙂

Article courtesy of Hawkesbury Gazette, Wednesday April 11, 2012

74 The Terrace Windsor Open House

Happy Friday the 13th, make it your lucky day!

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Property represents a very secure, long-term form of wealth creation. A well managed investment can offer many advantages, including income and capital growth.

Many investors may also be able to use their investment to reduce tax payable on their assessable income. Property is also a good option as part of an investment portfolio, particularly with people who do not need immediate access to their money and wish to protect themselves against inflation over the long term.

It is important, however, to be aware of the responsibilities of managing your property investment and assuring proper care and responsibility. As considerable money is at stake, you need to take the time to get good advice before you act – and remember, consideration of any investment presents wide and varied alternatives and there are always plenty of experts ready to pass on their opinion. It is wise, therefore, to always seek appropriate advice from a qualified financial advisor, accountant and real estate agent.

Friday the 13th has been known to be unlucky for some however not for those landlords who take out landlord insurance. For less than one week rent you would be able to insure your home against the worst case scenario.

Stevie Wonder says “you believe in things that you don’t understand and you suffer”… Take Stevie’s advice, if you don’t understand, seek advice from those professionals in the know and ensure you have good luck by choice.

Click the link below to see what Stevie says…

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I would love to hear your stories of luck, post a comment.

Rachael 🙂

McGraths Hill – Area Profile

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Local Real Estate Agent, Rachael Goldsworthy, says, “McGraths Hill is a middle class, family area. It’s popular for a lot of reasons. There are public and private schools and very large sporting grounds of Colbee Park. It’s close to the water, so there are plenty of recreational activities, a cycle way and boat ramps.It also has Bunnings, Aldi, a Home Centre and a number of quality specialty stores and restaurants.“

 McGraths Hill is on the Hillsbus routes to Westfield at Rouse Hill and Windsor and close to the M2 motorway.

 “We recently sold a four bedroom home in Books Crescent for $460,000. It is a good area for owner-occupiers as well as investors given that there is so much nearby and it’s within a reasonable commute proximity to the city, Parramatta and Norwest.”

 “McGraths Hill is popular. We currently have homes listed in Kallawatta Crescent and Books Crescent. The last property we sold in Books Crescent went for $460,000, so there is great potential in this area for investors as well as families.”

“Median house price in 2011 was $450,000. This has increased from $290,000  over the last ten years (2002 median price).

“Last month a 22.5% increase in capital growth was reported by real estate analysts, RP Data, which was more than double that of the Hawkesbury,” said Ms Goldsworthy.

Key Facts

• McGraths Hill is 44 kms North West of Sydney CBD and is part of the Hawkesbury Shire. It is bordered by Vineyard and Windsor. It covers approximately 3 square kilometres.

• It was settled in the early 1800s. It was used primarily for farming and grazing.

• The population doubled between 1981 and 1991, but has remained stable over the last few years.

• Current population is 2,477 (according to ABS 2006 census).

• There are 855 dwellings. 75% owner occupied.

• Average number of persons per dwelling is 2.91

• Average age of residents is 32 years (5 years lower than national average).

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Rachael Goldsworthy on 0418 410 498.

Ferry Services still closed

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Quick update: Local Wisemans Ferry and Sackville Ferry service’s are still both closed, possibly re-open later this week.

Cattai Bridge is still closed due to flooding. Yarramundi Bridge is now OPEN! Richmond and Windsor bridges remain open. Minor flooding continues at North Richmond along Hawkesbury River. At Windsor, the river has fallen below its minor flood level. Minor flooding continues along the Colo River at Putty Road.

According to the RTA Live Traffic website there seems to be a hazard spillage on Bells Line Of Road (@ Hermitage Road) @ Kurrajong Hills. 1 of 2 Westbound lanes will be closed. Emergency services and the RTA are in attendance for the clean up operation. Expected to be closed until Tuesday 6/3/12. Please take care if travelling through the area.

Please take care when driving through the Hawkesbury District, some roads could still be affected by some flooding.

Rain is forcast for the next few days.

Don’t Forget you can get Hourly updates during floods and storms on Hawkesbury Radio 89.9 FM.

For emergency assistance during floods and storms – phone 132500.

Information courtesy of Carlie Sherwood, thanks Carlie.

Nice to see a little sunshine today.

Rachael 🙂

Flood Evacuation Warning for Caravan Parks along Hawkesbury River from Windsor to Wisemans Ferry

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2 March 2012, 1:39AM AET

As a result of the flood level predicted by the Bureau of Meteorology the NSW State Emergency Service recommends that residents of low lying properties and caravan parks located on both sides of the Hawkesbury River between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry be prepared to evacuate within the next 24 hours with evacuation possibly as early as tomorrow morning.

Residents should monitor the situation and be prepared to evacuate when instructed to do so. A Flood Evacuation Order will be issued by the NSWSES, if evacuation is required.

Wherever possible, people should go and stay with family or friends, or make other accommodation arrangements. For people who need assistance, evacuation centres will be set up by Community Services. Details of the location of these centres will be provided should an evacuation be required.

The NSW SES recommends the following further actions:

  • Owners of movable caravans be prepared to relocate at short notice
  • Owners of non movable vans or homes secure their vans by tying them down to prevent flotation and isolate power to the van
  • Raise belongings by placing them as high as possible in the van or home.
  • Collect together essential medicines, important documents, mementos and photos to take these with you.
  • If possible, check to see whether your neighbours need help.
  • Make arrangements for care of pets or other animals or take pets with you to an evacuation centre along with their food.
  • Turn off the electricity and gas.
  • Take three days’ supply of clothes with you.
  • Do not drive or walk through floodwater.
  • Continue to listen to a local radio station for updates.

Further Information for Residents:

  • For emergency help in floods and storms, call the NSWSES on
  • 132 500
  • In a life-threatening emergency call
  • 000 (triple zero)
  • Public Information Centre Phone 1800 227 228
  • Road information, Contact your Local Council or the RTA
  • 132 701
  • Rural Animal & Livestock Assistance call
  • 1800 814 647
  • You can find more information on the River condition from the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au

Source: SES

Stay safe and dry.

Rachael 🙂

Flood Update…

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Flooding update – Thursday 12.50pm

BY TONY BOSWORTH
 
The latest news on the Hawkesbury flood situation at noon today (Thursday) is that SES have released a statement saying it expects Windsor and North Richmond bridges to be closed from early tomorrow, Friday, March 2.The SES also said schoolchildren who need to cross the river in either direction to get to school would be best kept home on Friday.

A Warragamba Dam spokeswoman said at 12.15pm today that the dam’s flood gates are still expected to automatically open between 8-10pm tonight (Thursday).

But as of noon, the Bureau of Meteorology had still not upgraded its ‘flood watch’ status to the more definitive ‘flood warning’, but has forecast more heavy rain in the dam’s catchment of up to 90mm in the next 24 hours. This is expected to continue until Saturday.

Those with expert knowledge of the Yarramundi area say that the water level in the Hawkesbury would start hitting the Yarramundi Bridge between 2am and 4am on Friday morning and that the bridge would be submerged by 4am if Warragamba Dam water is released as expected tonight.

This would make the flood peak at about 8am Friday, submerging the Windsor and Richmond bridges from then on.

The SES said moderate flooding in North Richmond and Windsor areas including Pitt Town Bottoms and Gronos Point, is likely from late Thursday evening to early Friday morning.

NSW SES assistant commissioner Keith Fitzgerald said “parents whose children attend schools in the Hawkesbury-Nepean area are encouraged to keep their children home tomorrow, or if you do send them to school, closely monitor the weather situation and road closures. Do not take unnecessary risks to collect your children from school.”

The SES warned parents to ensure their children knew to stay well away from flooded rivers, creeks and drains and not to play in floodwater.

Flood-affected areas will be Richmond Lowlands, including Cornwallis, low-lying areas at the northern part of Richmond, low-lying areas at the western part of Hobartville, and low-lying areas in the northern part of Agnes Banks.

Article: Courtesy of the Hawkesbury Gazette

Stay safe and dry.

Rachael 🙂

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