Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong Foreshore Boat Ramp at the end of Kourung Avenue will close from Monday December 2, 2024. Central Coast Council’s decision to close the boat ramp follows numerous safety concerns raised by residents, NSW Police, Transport for NSW - Maritime, local MPs, and Council staff regarding vehicle congestion, illegal parking, and potential hazards to the public from towing vehicles on the busy beach area. Closing the boat ramp complements Maritime’s recent changes in this area, making a safer environment for swimmers, families, and beachgoers at Ettalong Foreshore.

Update published on 18 November 2024In October, Council welcomed back UNSW Water Research Laboratory and Centre for Ecosystem Science researchers to Ourimbah Creek Weir to continue with their innovative fishway design experiments to enable upstream fish migration across in-stream barriers like dams and weirs.The recent test results confirm that the Tube Fishway can safely and effectively lift fish at Ourimbah Weir, and other weir sites of similar dimensions.

We have an exciting opportunity for our community to shape the design of Karagi Point Reserve, which is due for renewal in 2025-2026.The Karagi Point Reserve in Hutton Rd, The Entrance North, includes a car park, foreshore and playspace, which is nearing its end-of-life.

You’ve told us that roads matter and we’re listening.Our road crews have filled over 28,927 potholes this financial year, that’s an extra 7,224 than this time last year.There’s still work to be done.Our crews are on the roads every week to inspect, record defects and undertake basic pothole filing (as the first level of maintenance to keep the roads open and safe).