Central Coast Council is inviting feedback on its draft Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035, on public exhibition until July 3.
The draft strategy sets a clear, 10-year framework to guide the future of the Coast’s key leisure and aquatic services and facilities.
It focuses on infrastructure upgrades, asset management and program expansion, designed to support active lifestyles, improve community wellbeing and maximise participation across all ages and abilities.
Council Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the strategy had been informed by existing data, community feedback and population growth projections.
“This draft strategy is about making sure we have the right services and facilities in the right places to support the Central Coast’s growing and changing population,” she said.
“By 2036, more than 414,000 people are expected to call the Coast home.
“Our leisure and aquatic centres need to reflect the broad and evolving needs of our residents, across all ages, backgrounds, abilities and interests.
We’ve developed the draft strategy using feedback from our regular surveys and now we’re asking the community – have we got it right?
“Your input during this public exhibition will help shape the final strategy.”
The strategy applies to some of the region’s most well-used facilities, including the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Gosford Olympic Pool, Lake Haven Recreation Centre, Toukley Aquatic Centre, Wyong Pool and Niagara Park Stadium.
Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna said leisure and aquatic facilities were part of everyday life for many people in the region, whether it’s learning to swim, shooting hoops, joining a local club or catching up with friends.
“We want to make sure our facilities continue to meet community needs and aspirations,” he said.
“This is your chance to help shape what these spaces look like now and into the future.”
You can view the draft strategy and provide feedback online or attend a pop-up event to chat with the project team and share your thoughts.
These will be held: at Peninsula Leisure Centre from 4.30pm-6.30pm on Monday, June 16; and at Lake Haven Recreation Centre from 9am-11am on Wednesday, June 18.
The Leisure and Aquatic Strategy 2025-2035 aligns with the Community Strategic Plan and supports Council’s goal of creating well-maintained, activated spaces that enhance quality of life, encourage healthy lifestyles and strengthen social connections.
Feedback received during the public exhibition period will directly inform the final strategy to be considered for adoption by Council.
For more information, search ‘leisure and aquatic strategy’ at yourvoiceourcoast.com
