Central Coast Council is calling for community and industry feedback to ensure the right land use and planning is in place to support future jobs and economic growth in the region.
The draft Central Coast Employment Land Strategy is on public exhibition until Wednesday, July 23.
Acting Director Environment and Planning Shannon Turkington said the strategy recommended unlocking at least 60ha of additional employment land to meet projected demand through to 2041.
“With our region expected to welcome over 57,000 new residents by 2041, the Employment Land Strategy aims to grow employment on the Coast through protecting, enhancing and expanding the current employment lands,” she said.
“By planning ahead, Council is ensuring that residents have access to diverse, local job opportunities close to home and positions the Central Coast as a destination of choice for businesses, innovators and job creators.”
Central Coast Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the strategy helped protect key industrial areas, improve services and guide smart development so the Coast could attract investment and create more employment opportunities close to home.
“Community input is vital to shaping how and where employment land is developed to support increasing demands and future employment opportunities,” he said.
View the draft strategy and provide feedback online by July 23.
Alternatively, 30-minute in-person drop-in sessions can be booked online to chat with a strategic planner from 11am-5pm at The Erina Centre on Tuesday, June 24, and at Toukley Community Hall on Wednesday, June 25.
Feedback received during the public exhibition period will directly inform the final strategy to be considered for adoption by Council.
For more information search ‘Employment land strategy’ at yourvoiceourcoast.com
