Central Coast Council has released its latest Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of its performance from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022.
Administrator Rik Hart said the achievements were a credit to the staff who have delivered high quality services to the community while the organisation faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, La Niña wet weather conditions and the Council’s financial situation.
“The last 12 months have seen Central Coast Council transition from ‘fixing the financial problem’ to building long term financial sustainability,” he said.
“As an organisation, we met all the financial recovery plan milestones, with the focus shifting towards consolidating and improving the performance of the organisation.”
Achievements and highlights for 2021-22 include finalisation of the Central Coast Local Environmental Plan 2022 (CCLEP 2022) and Central Coast Development Control Plan 2022 (CCDCP 2022), with notification of the new legislation in June, 2022.
This means that the former Gosford City and Wyong Shire planning controls have been harmonised, providing a uniform set of planning controls for the Central Coast.
The new planning controls came into effect on August 1, 2022, and have helped streamline the development application and assessment process for the LGA.
The year also saw the preparation and endorsement of the Central Coast Water Security Plan, which sets out the future demand on the region’s water supply and infrastructure, and a plan for action.
The region was recognised with ECO Destination Certification by Ecotourism Australia, making it one of the first regions in the country to be recognised for its strong, well-managed commitment to environmentally sustainable practices and high-quality, nature-based tourism experiences.
Council delivered a full calendar of community events and activities even through COVID-19 restrictions, including Chromefest, the Harvest Festival, Taste of Toukley, Senior Week, Youth Week and many more.
The year also saw delivery of the Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf featuring a state-of-the-art floating pontoon, accessibility features, solar lighting and smart benches with mobile phone charging capability.
Essential and community infrastructure was delivered across the region, with the renewal and replacement of play spaces and equipment at Gwandalan, Green Point, North Avoca and Mardi; road upgrades at Berkeley Vale, Budgewoi, Copacabana, Long Jetty and Empire Bay; and continuation of the Tuggerawong shared pathway.
Council said a number of these projects would not have been possible without funding support from the NSW Government and Australian Government.
During the year, Council undertook ,283 building certification inspections undertaken, 488 new lots were released and 2883 development applications were lodged.
In waste management, 212,029 kerbside collections were completed, 34,255 tonnes of household recyclables diverted from landfill and 59,294 tonnes of garden organics and biosolids diverted from landfill.
In a year which saw major damage to the region’s road network due to weather, 85,668 potholes were filled, 280km of road grading was completed and 2.47 kilometres of drainage infrastructure was constructed.
The audited financial statements for 2021-22 will form an addendum to the Annual Report once they have been audited and adopted by Council.
Council’s Annual Report 2021-22 can be viewed on Council’s website.
Search Annual Report at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
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Media release, Nov 23
Central Coast Council
What Council we still just have a non-democratic Administrator taking credit for the normal operations of the council workers
I notice Mr Hart does not acknowledge Council missed over 40% of its operational plan targets in 2021/22.
Under Mr Hart and CEO David Farmer, most indicators show Council services still deteriorating despite massive rate hikes.