Plans submitted for The Glen for Women
Gulgul Nyugang Aboriginal Corporation has submitted its detailed plans to Central Coast Council for The Glen for Women Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility at Wyong Creek. The $2.4M project is…
Business
MP recognises a Woy Woy business in parliament
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has made a “Community Recognition Statement” in State Parliament endorsing a Woy Woy business. Such Statements may congratulate or acknowledge the achievements of people…
Online shopping goes into overdrive
Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular on the Central Coast, with latest figures from Australia Post showing Gosford was one of the top 10 locations nationwide for shopping by volume…
Projects on the fast-track
A proposed affordable housing project at Gosford is one of two Central Coast projects to be fast-tracked in the latest round of the State Government’s Planning System Acceleration Program. Parliamentary…
Draft Economic Development Strategy released
Central Coast Council’s Draft Economic Development Strategy and Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework are currently on public exhibition with feedback invited until July 20. The Council has committed to facilitating…
Business wellbeing webinar targets core regulatory issues
Central Coast business owners are encouraged to register for a free webinar to learn about COVID-19 support from the NSW Government. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for…
Transitional group home for alcohol and drug rehabilitation proposed
A Transitional Group Home and fencing has been proposed for an existing house on a 1.3ha site at 30 Bakali Rd, Tumbi Umbi. The proposed change of use to a…
ePlanning is a big win for homeowners
Gone are the days of filling out paper development applications as Central Coast Council has taken the process online. Since June 16, any applications related to developments now go through…
Warnervale Town Centre development should be fast tracked – David Harris
Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for Central Coast, David Harris, is strongly encouraging Central Coast Council and the State Government to work constructively to make the Warnervale Town Centre development…
Mystery remains over future of Broadwater Hotel site
Tenders have been called to demolish the old Broadwater Hotel in Mann St, Gosford, beside the Council chambers. Central Coast Council said 55-57 & 59-71 Mann Street, Gosford, was a…
Calls for submissions on plans to relocate ET Australia Secondary College
Submissions are now open for a plan to relocate and expand ET Australia Secondary College to two locations in the Gosford CBD to make way for a regional library planned…
Local real estate companies recognised for innovation
Raine and Horne Terrigal and Property Realm have been shortlisted as a finalist for the REB Awards for innovation in 2020 The Real Estate Business Awards recognise business excellence across…
New grant a boost for local exporters
A new State Government initiative could be just the lifeline that small and medium exporters on the Central Coast need. With exports accounting for over a third of the region’s…
John Whiteway Drive developer called upon to respond to objections
The proponent of a $110M residential project planned for 89 John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, has been asked to respond to submissions opposing the development as it progresses through the Department…
Council to host online Innovation Breakfast Series
Central Coast Council will host an online Innovation Breakfast Series event focused around the theme Future of Work on June 18. The free event will feature guest speakers, Christina Gerakiteys…
Business welcomes extension of instant asset write-off
Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the news that the Federal will extend the $150,000 instant asset write-off for six months to December 31. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said…
Busways a shining light in climate change adaptation
Busways is now powering its Kincumber bus depot with renewable energy to further reduce its carbon footprint and deliver a clean, sustainable future. The new 99.6kw solar system installed across…
Business NSW urges consistency on re-opening
Central Coast business owners are confused and frustrated over a lack of clarity surrounding the possible return to normal operations, says Business NSW Central Coast. “Business owners see tens of…
Wedding bliss still a way off for local wedding industry
Couples wanting to marry may be celebrating the relaxation of wedding restrictions, but according to one local celebrant, the industry is heading towards a crossroad. For the past three months,…
Council loses benefit of $2.7M from development application fees
The State Government has picked up $2.7M this financial year from development application fees that Central Coast Council would have received in the past. The fees were for State Significant…