We are not Greater Sydney – Harris
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris has proposed that the Central Coast be separated from Greater Sydney, stating the community has made it quite clear, arguing loudly during…
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Rates up and still waiting for infrastructure
Forum – My rates bill just came in with an increase of 30 per cent. This is a jump of $100 per quarter. Now my bill is for $438 and…
Council backs campaign against cash grab by state government
Central Coast Council has joined forces with 53 other councils to oppose what Local Government NSW (LGNSW) calls a “cash grab” to rob communities of vital infrastructure. LGNSW President, Linda…
Applications open for infrastructure traineeships
Peninsula Year 12 students interested in working in the infrastructure industry can apply for a two-year paid traineeship through the NSW Government. The Infrastructure Traineeship Program will provide participants with…
Crouch happy to knock on new Premier’s door for funds
Dominic Perrottet was sworn in as NSW Premier at 2pm on Tuesday, October 5, following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian last week as she is being investigated by the Independent…
Affordability drives a ‘regional renaissance’
An influx of people to regions like the Central Coast seeking to take advantage of affordable housing and better lifestyles has underpinned a regional renaissance in 2020-21, according to the…
Calls for more bike and scooter infrastructure
As more commuters return to the Central Coast railway system following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch is calling for more bike and scooter infrastructure across…
$26M funding provided for infrastructure projects
Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace and the Pacific Highway intersection at Chain Valley Bay Rd are two projects to benefit from more than $26M in NSW Government funding for improvements to…
$10M budget boost for Peninsula
The Peninsula is set to receive nearly $10M in new funding for infrastructure projects following the release of the NSW Government’s 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, November 17. Key features of…
New infrastructure and initiatives funding available
Businesses and residents are now eligible for funding for new infrastructure and initiatives that will drive economic recovery, thanks to the State Government’s $250M Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. The…
Important needs in our local community overlooked in Budget
Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says that what is disturbing about the Federal Budget announced on October 7, is that so many needs that are important in our local…
Weekly News 5@5
August 28, 2020. This week’s news wrap from across the beautiful Central Coast. Top stories include: New COVID-19 case a rail commuter. Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 opposed in Federal Parliament…
Work begins on Mt Penang Parklands
Infrastructure works have commenced at Mount Penang Parklands, with the NSW Government laying the foundation for a thriving business precinct at Kariong, opening up thousands of jobs for the region….
Infrastructure Asset management receives a mixed report
Council failed two out of three performance indicators on the Infrastructure Asset management scale. The rate at which Council is renewing its infrastructure is above the benchmark by more than…
$1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council for bushfire recovery
Bushfire-hit communities on the Central Coast will see vital infrastructure repaired sooner with a $1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the grant, delivered…
Funds available for surf life saving club infrastructure
As part of the Surf Club Facility Fund, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, announced applications are now open for surf life saving club infrastructure improvements. Now $4m is available and…
Council to take out low cost loans for infrastructure
Councillor Rebecca Gale Collins has urged Central Coast Council to adopt a new NSW Government’s Low Cost Loan Initiative to fund infrastructure for new residential development. According to Clr Gale…
Coast to benefit from Snowy sale
Liberal-National MPs on the Central Coast have welcomed the news that regional communities will receive $4.154b for infrastructure as part of the Snowy transaction between the Federal and State Governments….
New rail electricity substation at Gosford completed
Completion of a new rail electricity substation at Gosford will provide additional power and reduce the risk of disruption to trains on the Central Coast and Newcastle lines, Parliamentary Secretary…
MacDonald refutes Harris’ Sydney centric claims
Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, has blasted the NSW Liberal Government for failing to fund much needed projects on the Central Coast, after it was announced that the NSW…