Last financial year, Central Coast Council delivered more than 500 capital works projects across the region, from road upgrades through to critical water and sewer infrastructure.
Chair of the Infrastructure and Assets Committee, Councillor Rachel Stanton, said improving infrastructure must remain front of mind within Council’s long-term financial plans, noting that there is still a lot of work to be done.
“It was less than a year ago that Council left administration and we are already in a strong position to continue delivering significant capital works across the region,” Stanton said.
Of the 500 capital works projects completed last financial year, almost 200 of them had a total project value of more than $1M.
“Council is not shying away from larger and more visionary projects, as these are what make a real difference to our community,” Stanton said.
“This includes projects such as the new Gosford Regional Library and the new Regional Animal Care Facility, both of which are being delivered over multiple years.”
Stanton reaffirmed her view that road upgrades must remain a top priority for funding in future years, noting ongoing feedback from the community.
“We have over 2250km of roads here on the Central Coast, at a value of around $2B,” she said.
“Last financial year, councillors opted to put all of the $20M in surplus funds into roads and through this process, we have been able to fast track projects to see roads renewed sooner.”
For the financial year ahead, Stanton said Council will continue looking at ways to bolster its infrastructure portfolio, ensuring it looks at both our current and future needs.
“Our local government area is undoubtedly one of the most complex to manage in Australia,” she said.
“We oversee everything from our own water authority through to stadiums and holiday parks.
“With the results of last financial year, we will continue to deliver significant investments in infrastructure across the Central Coast.”
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