Proposed solution to flooding referred to expert panel
A proposal by a coastal engineer to trial a low-cost sandbag wall in order to keep open the mouth of The Entrance Channel has been reffered by Central Coast Council….
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Ignoring the recommendations of flood consultants blamed on Council amalgamation
The reason there has been inaction in flood management of Tuggerah lakes is because of the amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford Councils, according to Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for…
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Disaster assistance has been made available to help people and businesses heavily impacted by recent storms and flooding across the Central Coast, through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding…
Storm has a wide ranging effect
A state of natural disaster on the Central Coast was declared on February 12, after a week of rain and wind caused widespread flooding across the Coast. The rain started…
The management of the channel must change – Mehan
The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has accused Central Coast Council of mismanagement of The Entrance Channel and directly contributing to the current flooding around Tuggerah lakes. He said Council’s decision…
Collapse in community confidence results in calls for mayor’s resignation – Notice of Motion
Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own with calls for her to resign. A community campaign brewing on social media to start a legal class…
Weekly video news 5@5
The Central Coast’s top news stories this week: Wild scenes at first Council meeting for the year – Heavy rains across the Coast cause flooding and damage – Over 20…
From bush fire alert to flooding
The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby went from being on bush fire alert to a forced closure due to flooding on Friday, January 17. Keepers spent the morning working to…
Reptile Park cops a wash with rains
Staff at the Australian Reptile Park have spent this morning working to protect animals and buildings after a major flash-flood hit the world-famous wildlife park during torrential rainfall.Despite the flooding,…
Transport for NSW on Kangy Angy flooding arrangements
Transport for NSW has provided information to Kangy Angy residents regarding the intercity fleet train maintenance facility hydrology and flood model. According to the Australian Rainfall and Runoff (AR&R), and…
Avoca Beach residents unhappy about another water main break
Three properties on The Round Dve, at Avoca, were flooded, when a large water main burst, just after 6:00am, on Wednesday, August 8. This is the second major water mains…