Dam levels at full capacity
Recent heavy rains on the Central Coast have seen dam levels reach a record breaking high – with the Upper Mooney Dam and Mangrove Creek Dam at full capacity. Central…
Central Coast Council
Widespread road closures
Following over 300mm of rain over the last few days many roads across the Central Coast have been closed by Central Coast Council. Drivers are advised not to drive along…
Revised plans for shop-top housing in Toukley
The owners of a vacant block at 139 Main Rd, Toukley, have drafted revised plans for shop-top housing, following refusal of a previous development application (DA) in February 2021. Both…
Council adopts draft tennis plan
Central Coast Council has adopted the Draft Central Coast Tennis Facility Action Plan, which outlines the strategic direction for development and sustainable management of tennis facilities across the region. The…
Council grants for community groups
Three community groups will share in more than $13,000 of funding this year through Central Coast council’s Community Support Grant Program. At its meeting on June 28, Council allocated $3,430…
Draft dog action plan on exhibition
Community feedback is being invited until August 26 on Central Coast Council’s Draft Dogs in Open Space Action Plan, which was adopted at its June 28 meeting. The 10-year Action…
The Weekly News 5@5
Welcome to CCN’s’ Weekly News 5@5, July 1, 2022 produced from the newsroom of Central Coast Newspapers. Coming up this week: Rail and Education strikes set to continue – Council’s…
Council adopts Operational Plan and Budget for 2022-23
Central Coast Council has adopted its Delivery Program 2022-2025, including the Operational Plan and Budget, Fees and Charges for 2022/23, with some amendments prompted by a recent determination by the…
Council proceeds with seawall options for Wamberal
Environmental and community groups have slammed a decision by Central Coast Council to forge ahead with seawall options as a solution to ongoing beach erosion at Wamberal. Administrator, Rik Hart,…
Revitalising The Entrance for entertainment
Markets and other recreational events at the Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park in The Entrance have been given the tick of approval from the Local Planning Panel. Central Coast Council…
Saltmarsh solution to poor water quality at San Remo
The smelly black ooze and poor water quality plaguing San Remo residents near the power station outlet will be treated by establishing a saltmarsh swale. Poor water quality is decreasing…
Chain Valley boat ramp closed for upgrade
The carpark and boat ramp at Mulloway Reserve, Chain Valley Bay, is temporarily closed while the area is being upgraded. Improvements include resealing, formal line marking and signage, turning and…
New planning documents make applications easier
The consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan (CCLEP) and Central Coast Development Control Plan (CCDCP) will be implemented and effective from August 1, providing a consistent planning framework for the…
Modifications proposed to development on Creighton’s site
An application for modifications to a two-tower development previously approved for Creighton’s Funeral Parlour site in Gosford is under consideration by Central Coast Council, with submission invited until July 22….
Plans for townhouse projects on exhibition
Three townhouse projects – two at The Entrance and another at Warnervale – are now on public exhibition until July 4. Plans have been submitted to Central Coast Council for…
Democracy lacking in Coast local government
A positive and community acceptable democracy should be one in which the people have the power to participate in decision making. Democracy is the core value of the United Nations…
Sandy beaches restored around Tuggerah Lakes
Tons of sand are being spread over lake beaches at Long Jetty, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah this week to refresh foreshore areas. This work by Central Coast Council will replace…
Getting rid of those tricky recyclables
The Central Coast is to trial a new program which will see tricky recyclables such as soft plastics, clothes, batteries and smoke alarms collected from residents’ homes for free. Central…
Help make Toukley and The Entrance shine
Central Coast Council is out to make Toukley and The Entrance shine and is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local businesses interested in coordinating community events in the two…
Council slowly winning war on potholes
Central Coast Council is facing a massive job in trying to repair thousands of potholes around the region following the huge rain event in February, but Director Infrastructure Services, Boris…