‘Turf war’ fears on Peninsula
There are fears of a “turf war” escalating on the Peninsula following a ramraid at a newly opened tobacco shop at Ettalong Beach on August 6 followed up by a…
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Call to fix Rawson Rd railway crossing
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has ramped up calls for work to be done on the Rawson Rd railway crossing following an incident on Friday, April 19. A commuter train…
Chamber outlines Peninsula priorities
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has outlined its priorities for 2024 after a successful Christmas period that saw thousands of visitors flock to the area over the Christmas break. “It’s…
Chamber applauds changes to zoning laws
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a State Government move to overhaul zoning laws to facilitate new housing, particularly around major transport nodes. “This is great news and comes…
Call for overhaul of state’s planning system
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the NSW Government to overhaul the state’s planning system in the face of “systemic delays” in development approvals and housing starts. “At…
Call for action on Railway St crossing
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the State Government and Central Coast Council to collaborate on alternative solutions to the long running debate over the Rawson Rd rail…
Call for upgrade of dangerous rail crossing intersection
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the State Government and Central Coast Council to collaborate on alternative solutions to the long running debate over the Rawson Rd rail…
Call for action on Dunban Rd intersection upgrade
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pushing for action on an upgrade for the intersection of Dunban Rd and Ocean Beach Rd, Woy Woy, six years after funding for the project…
Business community welcomes new government
The business community on the Central Coast has welcomed the new Labor State Government and expressed hopes that a “fresh start” will see expanded opportunities for the region. With all…
Push for permanent fix for Rabaul Ave
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has stepped up its efforts to secure a permanent fix for pot-hole ridden Rabaul Ave at Umina Beach. “We used to drive on the left hand…
Council’s partial backflip on Peninsula carpark sale
Central Coast Council has done a partial backflip on its decision to sell the commuter carpark in Rawson Rd, Woy Woy, to the prospective new owner of Deepwater Plaza following…
Peninsula pushed down roadworks priority list again says Chamber
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce says a delay on the upgrade of the Ocean Beach Rd/Rawson Rd intersection at Woy Woy until 2024/25 is “yet another example of the Peninsula…
Trees on Woy Woy Rd need urgent attention, says Chamber
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Mainstreet Coordinator Debra Wales is urging Central Coast Council to conduct an urgent second inspection of trees on the low side of Woy Woy Rd (Bull’s…
Chamber backs new Ettalong developments
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has backed a range of new mixed-use development projects at Ettalong Beach as the town centre experiences a boom over the Christmas holiday break. “The…
Debate flares over flying Australian flag at Umina
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is continuing its fight to regain the right to fly the Australian flag on light poles at Umina on special occasions and has labelled the draft…
Chamber calls for Council to spend on Ettalong roads
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has called on Central Coast Council to re-invest in the Ettalong Beach Town Centre as local streets and footpaths crack under the weeks of heavy…
Must agree with Chamber on traffic lights
I am rarely in agreement with the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, but I have to endorse the Chamber’s proposal for the installation of traffic lights at the Rawson/Railway Rds intersection,…
Bullion St carpark more disposable than wetlands
While it is encouraging that the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is joining the protest against the Administrator’s application to IPART for a rate increase (‘”Sell more assets instead” – Chamber…
Support for Chamber’s rate rise opposition
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is right to oppose Central Coast Council’s latest rate hike application (“Chamber says NO to 10 year rate hike,” PP047). Those who earn their revenues…
Hart says no to Water Authority sell off
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart has responded to claims made by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce last week, that Council should sell off the Central Coast Water Authority to…