Safety upgrade for Ourimbah M1 interchange
A major project to improve safety at the Ourimbah M1 interchange is now underway and expected to be completed by November. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison, said…
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Two Coast MPs appointed to Minns Ministry
Two Central Coast MPs have been appointed as Ministers in the new Labor State Government. The Central Coast will have its own dedicated Minister for the first time since 2015,…
New government announces major review of rail network
Central Coast MPs have welcomed an announcement that the new State Government is set to launch a comprehensive and independent Rail Infrastructure and Systems Review to investigate repeated shutdowns, cancellations…
Central Coast to trial hydrogen powered bus
The state’s first hydrogen-powered electric bus will soon take to the streets of the Central Coast in a local trial of the technology. Treasurer and Minister for Energy Matt Kean…
Funding for two major road repair projects
Two major road repair projects on the Central Coast will receive funding under the NSW Government’s $312.5M Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam…
Eight Coast schools to share $290,000 in funding
Eight schools across the Terrigal Electorate have secured more than $209,000 in funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s 2022 Community Building Partnership Program. Member for Terrigal Adam…
Lisarow road upgrade will be finished early
The Pacific Hwy upgrade at Lisarow is powering along ahead of schedule and should be completed by mid-year, months earlier than expected. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch…
Major funding boost will see Coast Shelter expand its services
Coast Shelter is set to expand its services thanks to $818,000 in funding from the NSW Government as part of The Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF). Parliamentary Secretary for the…
Gosford campus of the University of Newcastle a step closer
After years of waiting the opening of a new state-of-the-art university campus in Gosford is a step closer following the signing of the final agreement between the NSW Government and…
ACE funding extended at community college
Central Coast Community College at Ourimbah has been granted a waiver by the NSW Government to expand its eligibility criteria for ACE funded training until June 30. The Government’s ACE…
Major concerns over development at Penang Parklands
Kariong Progress Association has written to Planning Minister John Roberts and the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) expressing concerns over work being undertaken in Penang Parklands at Kariong….
Restoration of Gosford cenotaph underway
Major restoration work has begun on the Gosford cenotaph ahead of its centenary in 2024 thanks to a grant from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. Freemasons of the…
$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…
Major boost for conservatorium upgrade
Completion of the upgrade of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music in Gosford is one step closer, thanks to a major funding boost from the NSW Government. Conservatorium President Claire…
New agreement will see an end to train disruptions
Central Coast commuters can rest easy with the NSW Government and unions finally agreeing to a new enterprise agreement for rail workers following a year of intense negotiations and extensive…
Active Kids vouchers on offer again
Central Coast families are being reminded to download their new Active Kids vouchers and save $100 per child on sport and recreation activities. Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said a…
Toll relief system gets underway
Money could start hitting the bank accounts of Central Coast motorists in a matter of days as the NSW Government’s Toll Relief Rebate Scheme opens for application on January 24….
More than $780,000 for surf club upgrades
More than $780,000 will be spent to upgrade, restore and improve six surf clubs on the Central Coast as part of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. Minister for…
Deadline for free RATs extended
Commonwealth Concession Card holders on the Central Coast will continue to receive free access to Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) with the NSW Government extending the program to April 30. Minister…
Free menstrual hygiene items in schools
Central Coast students will return to school with access to free menstrual hygiene products thanks to the NSW Government. More than 4600 dispensers have been installed in public schools across…