Central Coast Council will push for government funding in the lead-up to next March’s state election to help realise 12 vital projects in the region.
Council has identified the regional projects of significance in a new prospectus, which will not only be a driving force in advocating for funding but will allow residents to learn more about the projects and how much funding is required to make them a reality.
The 2022 Key Enabling Projects Prospectus was tabled at Council’s November 22 meeting, outlining the overall vision and details of projects ranging from infrastructure upgrades through to community sport facilities that will benefit residents for generations to come.
Administrator Rik Hart said the prospectus was an important milestone for Council that will allow improved visibility of the organisation’s short to mid-term capital works priorities.
“I am particularly delighted that staff have been able to identify priority areas for investment in the northern areas of the Central Coast,” he said.
“While the prospectus does contain an infrastructure wish-list that will benefit the entire community, it is important that we put in place plans to ensure that areas of population growth will get the benefits they need.
“Council will use this prospectus to advocate for projects that we feel will help our community.”
Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC), John Mouland, is a key supporter of Council’s strategy.
“The Central Coast is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions,” he said.
“The decisions that are made now will ensure that the region and community has everything needed for a liveable and sustainable future.
“It’s important that Council and Regional Development Australia continue to build on our strong relationship.”
The key projects identified are: the Gosford Waterfront revitalisation; road renewal throughout the region; the Tuggerawong shared pathway: the Esplanade boardwalk at The Entrance; the Lake Munmorah recreation facility; the Colongra sporting complex; the Wisemans Ferry Road upgrade; Warnervale business precinct; Central Coast Airport; Tuggerah Lakes Estuary management; and sewage treatment plant augmentation at Gwandalan and Bateau Bay.
To further its plans for the revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront, Council will seek $8.5M to complete a masterplan and feasibility analysis and an in principle commitment of $325M to activate the precinct.
It will also lobby for a suitable NSW Government Development Corporation to manage the project.
Council is looking for a contribution of $12M over four years at $3M per year to improve the condition of roads around the region and $5.1M to allow for the development and construction of the final stage of the Tuggerawong Shared Pathway project.
As it proceeds with plans to upgrade sewage treatment plants at Gwandalan and Bateau Bay, Council will seek $18.1M to complete upgrades at Gwandalan by March 2026 and $12.5M to upgrade the Bateau Bay plant by June 2025.
Council is planning a suite of improvements to the estuary management of Tuggerah Lakes and is looking for a government commitment of $4M to realise the upgrades between July 2023 and June 2027.
Also on the wish list is $500,000 for the development of detailed designs for a boardwalk at The Entrance and $2.42M for a recreation facility at Lake Munmorah.
Preparation works on the Colongra sporting complex were completed in 2018-20 and Council is now looking for a total contribution of $8.375M towards completion of project.
With major improvements imperative along Wisemans Ferry Rd, Council will seek $10M in government funding for full restoration of two travel lanes along the road at embankment failure sites.
Construction of the much-awaited Warnervale Business Precinct is expected to be staged over a 10-year program and Council is looking for a government contribution of . $58M over the 10 years to help develop the precinct.
With master planning and key biodiversity studies for the Warnervale airport precinct having commenced, Council is looking at a 10-15 year time-frame for completion of the project and is seeking a government investment of $20M.
To find out more or to view the Prospectus visit https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/business/opportunities-and-investment
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Media release, Nov 23
Central Coast Council
They keep saying the “Council” but we still do not have a council just a High handed administrator
that is not properly elected local government just a paper pusher appointed by the State