Community funding grants open soon
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations are being invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park. The…
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$14M for Coast sewerage works
Central Coast has welcomed funding of $14M for sewerage works in the region as the NSW Government invests $250M in essential infrastructure across the state to support the delivery of…
Grants open for projects in northern suburbs
Community groups and not-for profit organisations can apply for up to $30,000, out of a total pool of $40,000, for projects in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering…
Seven year wait ends for final Chain Valley Bay, Crangan Bay development plans
It’s been brewing for seven years but the Draft Planning Proposal for the site that will support 627 homes on the Pacific Highway close to Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan and Summerland Point has finally landed, ready for public exhibition.
Public warned not to access water after Gwandalan sewer pump bursts twice
A sewer pump servicing Gwandalan that has burst twice in the past five weeks and resulted in the flow of waste into a reserve and the waters of Lake Macquarie is to set Council back by at least $800,000 in repairs.
Home Markets flourish across the north
A home markets initiative set up by locals in Gwandalan and Summerland Point is hoping to become bigger and better after tapping into a similar Coast-wide network.
Director called on to explain land reclassification
When reclassification of land in Gwandalan came up at Central Coast Council’s October 26 meeting, Administrator, Rik Hart, described it as a “slightly oddball thing” to be doing. He called…
Veterans invited to paddle, walk or ride
An introduction to the world of ocean racing in outrigger canoes will be held at Gwandalan this weekend, as part Veterans Health Week. Purple Warriors Australia Outrigger Canoeing will hold…
Fundraiser for young family after kayak tragedy
A man in his 30s has died after heroically saving the life of his young son after their kayak capsized at Gwandalan. Emergency services were called to a park in…
A playspace at the heart of every community
Families across the Coast now have access to even more exciting playspaces with Central Coast Council recently completing construction on playspace projects at Budgewoi, Gwandalan and San Remo. Over recent…
Lifelong fisherman shares his passion
Laurie Sweet of Gwandalan is the dictionary definition of a fishing fanatic, spending much of his time casting lines in the waters of Lake Macquarie. His passion for the hobby…
Firearm discharged during affray at Gwandalan
A man has been charged after allegedly discharging a firearm in a public place during a brawl in Gwandalan earlier this year. About 9pm on Friday, February 19, police allege…
Suburbs on Lake Macquarie should be part of Lake Macquarie Council
Forum – Here we are again, facing a third week of lockdown and more with tighter restrictions because we live in the Central Coast Council boundary even though we are…
New wheelchair accessible jetty
A new wheelchair accessible jetty has been completed in Gwandalan, offering people with disabilities the opportunity to go fishing. The newly upgraded jetty is wider with lower handrails to ensure…
Northern clubs dominate Pennants Finals
LAWN BOWLS – The last of the Central Coast Zone Pennants finals were played over the weekend from May 29 – 30, wherein two grades were won by northern clubs….
Gwandalan learner caught driving over the limit and speeding
A night populated with poor decisions has landed a learner driver from Gwandalan in hot water. At 9.45pm on Wednesday, December 2, Lake Macquarie police officers were patrolling Belmont when…
Ferry sank on its mooring
The privately owned 18m former Stockton commuter ferry remains where it sank on its mooring at Gwandalan Bay. The vessel is being monitored by NSW Maritime and salvage plans are…
Swimming enclosure upgrade at Lioness Park complete
Central Coast Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the newly upgrades swimming enclosure at Lioness Park, Gwandalan. Improvement works were recently undertaken to replace the current net, buoys…
Students performed at Big Gig event
Gwandalan Public School students have performed at Lake Munmorah High School’s annual Big Gig event. The Big Gig is an end of year celebration of student talents with students from…
Promised and then deleted park may yet be delivered
A park-playground promised to a Gwandalan community, and then deleted from a subdivision plan, may be reinstated, following a motion presented to Central Coast Council by Mayor Jane Smith, and…