Lakes Festival a huge success
The Lakes Festival returned in full swing this month with more than 20,000 people attending events surrounding the waterways across the 10-day program and close to $3.5M injected into the…
Central Coast Council
Council achieves a lot during a challenging year
Central Coast Council has released its latest Annual Report, providing a comprehensive account of its performance from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Administrator Rik Hart said the achievements…
Davistown wetland acquisition funds reallocated
Money set aside more than 25 years ago by the former Gosford Council to buy ecologically significant wetlands at Davistown is to be redirected into a special conservation fund, following…
Council to seek government funding to realise major projects wish list
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…
Major affordable housing project for The Entrance
Central Coast Council and Pacific Link Housing will work together on the design and delivery of an affordable housing development in Ashton St, The Entrance, in the first stage of…
Coast picks up three silvers at state tourism awards
The Central Coast has brought home three silver awards from the 2022 NSW Tourism Awards, with winners announced at Sydney’s Luna Park on November 17. Taking home silver were The…
Council on track to pay debts off early
Central Coast Council is on track to pay down some of its debt earlier than planned as it continues to reinforce long term financial sustainability. Council CEO David Farmer said…
Chain Valley Bay boat ramp upgraded
Central Coast boating and fishing enthusiasts now have safer access to Lake Macquarie following upgrade works to the popular boat ramp at Chain Valley Bay. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central…
Little Terns nesting at The Entrance
The Little Terns have arrived at The Entrance North to begin nesting and Central Coast Council wants to remind everyone on how they can help protect the endangered species during…
Have a say on Gosford waterfront plan before December 1
With submissions on major proposed changes for the Gosford waterfont set to close on December 1, Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is encouraging all residents to have their say….
Playspace upgrade at Pretty Beach
The Turo Reserve playspace at Pretty Beach has received a much-needed upgrade. The work was undertaken thanks to a $105,000 funding injection from the Federal Government and $5 000 from…
Controversy over height limits on Ettalong foreshore
Resident groups on the Peninsula are furious that Central Coast Council allowed only 28 days for submissions on a planning proposal to change foreshore height limits at Ettalong Beach, saying…
Ross Park playspace has a makeover
An upgrade to Avoca Beach’s Ross Park district playspace has been completed and officially marked by a visit from Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine…
Pave paradise, put up a parking lot
Plans to remove sand dune vegetation at Umina Beach as part of the Peninsula Recreation Active Lifestyle Project have raised the ire of environmental groups, with Ettymalong Landcare Group labelling…
New landfill cell at Buttonderry
Central Coast Council has completed one of its most significant projects recently undertaken – a new landfill cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, costing $9M. With Council’s existing landfill cell,…
New amenities for Ettalong netball courts
Lemon Grove Netball Courts at Ettalong Beach have a new sports and amenities building, thanks to a partnership between the Federal Government and Central Coast Council. The project saw the…
Join community focus group about Tuggerah Lakes
People with a keen interest in Tuggerah Lakes and The Entrance channel can apply to join a Community Focus Group organised by Central Coast Council. Expression of Interest applications are…
Leases offered to community groups
Central Coast Council is offering 10 and five year leases to community groups in various locations and public feedback is open until November 24. Woy Woy Childcare at 93 McMasters…
Boats illegally moored at Gosford given marching orders
Boats moored illegally at Gosford Wharf have been given their marching orders with the wharf to close for maintenance on December 5. The issue of long-term illegal moorings taking up…
Region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape
The region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape despite torrential rains and flooding over the past two years, with Council’s 2020-21 Central Coast Waterways Report Card revealing that 75 per…