Have a say on Woy Woy foreshore masterplan

Central Coast Council is inviting feedback on draft concept designs for the Woy Woy Foreshore Masterplan, now on public exhibition.

The masterplan is a long-term plan to enhance open spaces, upgrade facilities and protect the foreshore’s environmental and cultural values.

Until September 22, the community can view designs for Anderson Park, Lions Park, Pelican Park, the swimming enclosure and the wetlands precinct.

While general feedback is welcome, Council is particularly seeking input on the design options for Anderson Park and the Lions Park car park.

Submissions can be made via a survey at yourvoiceourcoast.com or at a pop-up event.

Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said community input will play a key role in finalising the masterplan to reflect local priorities.

“The draft concept designs build on feedback from community consultations held in 2019 and 2022, which shaped proposed upgrades such as the swimming enclosure, a seawall, renewed public amenities and improved access to parklands and the foreshore corridor,” she said.

“To ensure the community remains at the heart of this project, we’re inviting feedback on the design options for Anderson Park and Lions Park so the final masterplan delivers spaces and facilities that truly meet local needs now and into the future.”

Acting Mayor Doug Eaton said the masterplan represents an important investment in the peninsula district’s future.

“Woy Woy Foreshore is a valued space for locals and visitors alike,” he said.

“The masterplan will provide a clear pathway to improve facilities and open spaces while respecting the natural environment and cultural heritage.”

For Anderson Park, two design options are proposed.

One features circular seating connected by accessible paths, while the other includes a sculptural deck positioned for deep shade beneath existing trees.

Indigenous representatives contributed to the design concepts to embed Connection to Country principles.

A reconfigured layout is proposed for the Lions Park car park, including upgrading the western boat ramp with a second pontoon, increasing spaces to the western carpark and closing vehicle access to the eastern boat ramp to improve safety on the multi-use path, while retaining access for light watercraft such as kayaks and dragon boats.

Two layouts are proposed for the eastern carpark, with each design also incorporating a formal coastal boardwalk and improved park accessibility.

Visit yourvoiceourcoast.com to review the draft concept designs, compare the options and have your say, or visit an in-person pop-up event.

These will be held: from 11am-1pm on Thursday, September 4, at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy (near Coles); and from 11am-1pm on Tuesday, September 9, at Anderson Park on the Woy Woy Waterfront.