Calls for dredging support from State Government
The NSW Government’s Maritime Infrastructure Plan supports maintenance of important infrastructure at 14 locations on the NSW coast – sadly The Entrance isn’t one of them. Member for The Entrance…
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PFAS testing underway at Tuggerah Lakes
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is undertaking an ambient surface water sampling program at Tuggerah Lakes to help determine the distribution and concentration of any PFAS in the catchment….
Council praised for early action during rain events
Central Coast Council and Councillors have been applauded for taking appropriate action which resulted in less flooding around Tuggerah Lake during the recent rain events. A Tuggerah Lakes Care (TLC)…
Evacuation order issued around the lakes
Residents near Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, and Lake Munmorah were issued an evacuation order late last night, with the NSW SES directing people to leave immediately due to moderate but…
Funding pledge for Tuggerah Lakes pathway
A re-elected Albanese Labor Government will connect missing links by funding sections of shared pathway around Tuggerah Lakes. Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride recently joined the Tuggerawong Pathway Group…
Libs pledge to tackle flooding issues
The Liberal Party has pledged to address flooding issues around Tuggerah Lake and the Wyong River if elected to government at this year’s Federal election. Shadow Emergency Management Minister, Senator…
New multi-purpose vessel stationed at Tuggerah Lakes
Marine Rescue NSW has taken delivery of its eighth and final multi-purpose vessel (MPV) to enhance flood response capability across the state. The new 6m vessel, known as MR 26,…
National Medal for long-serving Marine Rescue volunteer
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes volunteer Bob Blue has been awarded the National Medal for 15 years long and diligent service to community. Following a career with the Australian Defence Force,…
Channel work preparing for flooding
Flood preparedness works are underway at The Entrance Channel to increase the flow of water out of the Tuggerah lakes system – Lake Munmorah, Budgewoi Lake and Tuggerah Lake. Widening…
Concerns airport upgrade will mean more noise
A proposed upgrade of Central Coast Airport has at least one Long Jetty resident concerned about noise impacts on people living around Tuggerah Lakes. Tony Matheus said he feared if…
New Marine Rescue vessel for Tuggerah lakes
A new $355,000 Marine Rescue NSW vessel, commissioned at the weekend, is set to provide a significant boost for the Tuggerah lakes boating community. Minister for Central Coast and Member…
Spotlight on women’s mental health
More than 50 people gathered at Tuggerah Lakes on Sunday, January 14, to help raise funds for the Debbie Gaunt Foundation. The family, friends and colleagues of Debbie Gaunt donned…
Concern over lack of flood preparedness
More than 200 people attended an information evening organised by the region’s State Emergency Services (SES) on December 18 to ensure they are prepared for future floods, but resident Guy…
Understanding our flood risk through new online tool
Central Coast Council has developed online flood risk tools and updated flood and emergency planning information to help residents understand their own flood risk and be adequately prepared to respond….
New boat on the way for Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes will welcome a new vessel later next month as construction continues on Tuggerah Lakes 21. The new 6.3m walk-through console Naiad (NYE-ADD) boat is being built…
Lack of wrack removal making lakes unusable
Toukley Community Action Group has instigated a community petition calling on Central Coast Council to take immediate and urgent action about the wrack build-up in Tuggerah lakes. In 2020 the…
An update on Tuggerah Lakes improvements
Seventy per cent of the recommendations made in a 2020 report by the Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel (TLEP) are either completed, underway, ongoing or planned. Central Coast Council has prepared…
Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes helps out in WA
Boat crew members from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes were in new waters when they headed to Western Australia recently to assist the SES in operating boats on swift-flowing rivers following…
Join community focus group about Tuggerah Lakes
People with a keen interest in Tuggerah Lakes and The Entrance channel can apply to join a Community Focus Group organised by Central Coast Council. Expression of Interest applications are…
Region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape
The region’s estuarine waterways are in good shape despite torrential rains and flooding over the past two years, with Council’s 2020-21 Central Coast Waterways Report Card revealing that 75 per…