Lifeguards on patrol from September 29
Lifeguards will soon be patrolling 16 beach locations across the Coast, when beach patrol season officially commences on Saturday, September 29. Central Coast Council lifeguards and Surf Life Saving volunteers…
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State government funding for 6 local projects
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, has announced $5m in funding to Central Coast Council for six community projects through round two of the NSW Liberal-National Government’s Stronger…
Power station could reduce its toxic air pollution by 85 per cent
The NSW Environment Protection Agency has confirmed that it is required to review the Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) of the Vales Point Power Station by December 24. According to Environmental…
Former regional airport site shrouded in mystery
It is now two years since expressions of interest were called to purchase the 88 hectare Warner Business Park, at Kiar Ridge, once the former Wyong Council’s preferred site for…
EPA says Ash Dam topping nothing to worry about
The Vales Point Power Station operates under strict Environment Protection Licence conditions to protect the community and the environment, according to the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Wyong Regional Chronicle…
Lake Munmorah bowling club proposes new club building
An $8.5m proposal to demolish and rebuild the Lake Munmorah Bowling Club has been lodged with Central Coast Council. The Munmorah United Bowling Club is located at 550 Pacific Hwy,…
Bus drivers’ strike action looms
Members of the public experienced free travel on some Wyong bus journeys on Monday, September 3. Transport Workers Union NSW bus driver members at Wyong depot took part in protected…
Hit and run driver faces court
Lisa Curtale, the woman charged over the fatal San Remo hit and run of Adam Beattie, faced Wyong Local Court for the first time on Monday, August 20. Curtale faced…
Environmental Justice Australia concerned about 400 hectare ash dam
Delta Electricity Company Secretary, Steve Gurney, has labelled community concerns about the structural integrity of the ash dam at Vales Point Power Station as “mischievous”. The Vales Point Power Station…
Harris welcomes new investment and development in the area
Member for Wyong, David Harris, has welcomed the swathe of new development and jobs in the Greater Warnervale area, as Woolworths opened its new Wadalba store on August 1. Woolworths…
Twin tower residential buildings proposed for Wyong
A $10m application has been received by Central Coast Council to develop a residential flat building at 17 to 19 Warner Ave and 30 Leppington St, Wyong. The proposal is…
Report to be sought on potential impacts of pollutants
The issue of the pollution risk posed by PFAS, ash dams and air pollution, will be discussed by Central Coast Council as a result of a notice of motion put…
Catchments & Coast Committee – Tuggerah Lakes held its inaugural meeting
Councillor, Doug Vincent, has been appointed Chair of the Catchment and Coast Committee for Tuggerah Lakes. The Catchments and Coast Committee – Tuggerah Lakes, held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday,…
Councillor seeks proactive release of airport lease documents
Councillor, Louise Greenaway, has called upon the CEO of Central Coast Council, Gary Murphy, to consider the proactive release of the Council’s lease to Amphibian Aerospace Industries (AAI), and the…
Harris calls for a moratorium on developments in densely populated areas
Member for Wyong, David Harris, has addressed NSW Parliament to express his concerns about an affordable housing development proposed for 6-10 Dunleigh St, Toukley. “I raise an issue that was…
McBride concerned about advice provided by scientific committee
M Central Coast Aero Club’s 2018 try and fly day member for Dobell, Emma McBride has expressed concerns about some elements of advice provided to the Federal Environment Minister, Josh…
Angry Kangy Angy residents alarmed at environmental damage
Transport for NSW has used State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007, which applies in all areas of NSW, to forge ahead with the rail maintenance facility in sensitive E2 and…
Councillors call for Carters Rd traffic issues to be resolved
Council will review traffic issues in Carters Rd, Lake Munmorah, with a view to starting works that could include intersections, parking and signage changes this financial year. Mayor Jane Smith…
Labor promises a multi-level commuter car park at Tuggerah station
Tuggerah train station will get a multi-level commuter car park under a Federal Labor Government, according to Federal Opposition Leader, Mr Bill Shorten. Mr Shorten said the local infrastructure project…
Future of the airport at Warnervale needs to be resolved once and for all
Independent Councillor, Bruce McLachlan, wants the future of the airport at Warnervale resolved, once and for all, but other Councillors are adamant the issue of its future was resolved in…