Tuggerawong, Rocky Point and Tacoma are set to benefit from a further extension of the shared pathway around Tuggerah Lake foreshore following the official opening of Stage 1 of the project.Council Director Roads, Transport, Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff said the project is delivering a ‘missing link’ and had received overwhelmingly positive community feedback.“More than 60 community members came out on Saturday 3 August to celebrate the official opening of the first stage of the project in Tuggerawong that connects Friday Street through to Tuesday Street around the beautiful Tuggerah Lake foreshore,” Mr Bolgoff said.“We are now going back to the community to consult on plans for the remaining four stages of the project, which will extend the shared pathway for a further three kilometres to connect Tuesday Street, Tuggerawong through to Don Small Oval, Tacoma.“This project forms part of a missing link, it loops around a scenic waterway, it serves as an active transport route and improves access to transport links.“It also provides an additional connection to schools, parks and services, and is accessible for parents and carers with prams and community members using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.”Community members are being invited to provide feedback on Stages 2 to 5 of the project.Mayor Jane Smith said the new section of shared pathway at Tuggerawong was already being well used by locals and visitors and the remaining stages of the project would further enhance the amenity.“It was wonderful to see so many happy community members at the opening for the first stage of this important shared pathway project,” Mayor Smith said.“The three-metre wide design, which will continue with the remaining stages, means that all community members and visitors can use this great resource as a transport route, to get active or simply to take in the beauty of Tuggerah Lake.“Extending the ‘Tuggerah Lake loop’ enhances the liveability and sustainability of our region and will provide a boost to the local economy through attracting visitors.”This financial year Council will invest $705,000 to complete Stage 2 of the project, which will connect Tuesday Street to February Street in Tuggerawong.Construction of Stage 2 is planned to commence in March 2020 and will take approximately four months to complete, weather permitting.Future stages of the project are subject to adoption of yearly budgets and Council will also seek grant funding opportunities.

To celebrate Community Garden Week, several Central Coast Community Gardens are opening their gates and inviting everyone to come along to the events running 7 to 15 September 2019.The open day events provide a great opportunity for the whole family to come along to see what’s over the back fence and explore their local Community Garden.  The program also includes workshops and demonstrations, plant sales, morning teas so you can ‘have-a-cuppa’ with your local Community Garden Group members and find out how to get involved.Mayor Jane Smith says Council proudly support community gardens and provide 14 parcels of land on the Coast to enable these valued spaces that promote active and connected lifestyles for our community.“Community gardens provide inclusive and welcoming places for residents of all ages and abilities – they are places to socialise and meet new people, be active in the fresh air whilst learning new skills and growing your own organic produce.

Central Coast Council is inviting residents who have lost their fathers, grandfathers and father figures, to a special memorial service on Father’s Day eve, at Noraville Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, to remember dads that have passed on.

Central Coast Council is offering community groups and not-for profit organisations up to $30,000 in funding for community projects in the suburbs of Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park.Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard said the funding is available through a joint initiative between Council and Delta Coal Pty Ltd.“Since 2013, the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program has provided funding to a range of local residents and organisations to improve and enhance the local community,” Mr Cannard said.  “Past projects to receive funding include Gwandalan Lions Carols by the Lake, a Boat Ramp Landing Deck at Chain Valley Bay, bench seats on pathways and foreshore at Chain Valley Bay, roof covers over picnic tables and seats at Chain Valley Bay, a box trailer for Manno Men’s Shed and community fire education.