Central Coast Council is excited to introduce the Street Design Guideline (Guideline) and Landscape Works Specifications, a comprehensive framework designed to transform the design and development of streets and civic spaces across our towns and neighbourhoods.The draft Guideline, which was on exhibition for community feedback, was adopted at Council’s Ordinary May meeting, and lays out both the visionary and technical criteria necessary to create greener, safer, and healthier streets throughout the Central Coast.Council Acting Director Environment and Planning, Luke Sulkowski, said well-designed streets can create a strong sense of place and strengthen the bonds within our neighbourhoods and towns.“Community feedback on the draft Guideline, indicated support for vegetated, shaded streetscapes, more seating and designs that safely cater for the rise in alternative modes of transport.“Streets form a significant part of urban public spaces and play multiple roles beyond providing transportation routes.

Neon lights have been installed on stairs in Wyong Town Park, The Village Green, Toukley, Parkhouse Kibble Park Gosford and in the windows of The Entrance Library.

This work is part of the upgrade to the Woy Woy Wharf precinct and improves the amenity of the location, making for a positive community experience.

Flavours by the Sea was held on Saturday 26 March from 11am – 3pm along the Terrigal Esplanade and proved to be an enormous success with an estimated 3,000 locals and visitors enjoying the live entertainment and activities.

Sandstone blocks have been installed in Memorial Park Car park around the existing four Norfolk Pine Trees.

The Information & Ideas Exchange Breakfast attracted business owners, commercial property owners and community organisations to:Find out about completed and planned projects and initiatives to revitalise the Toukley town centre.Plan what a Buy Local campaign might look like to benefit Toukley businesses.Share ideas to activate and improve amenity of the Toukley town centre.Given the success of the breakfast it is planned to hold regular Information & Ideas Exchange sessions.

As part of the ongoing garden improvement program in Toukley, the garden located in Brownes Lane at the entrance to the Victoria Street carpark has been upgraded with overgrown shrubs removed, new planting and mulch.

Suitable for all ages and strengths, this low impact Tai Chi program helps improve both mental and physical health by:Improving blood circulation Increasing mental focus and ability to concentrateKeeping muscles and joints youthful and pliableNo bookings necessary.

Parking restrictions along Rankens Court have been increased from two hours to four hours.

We introduced a new reIMAGINE Festival into our Town Centres over Christmas and the summer school holidays designed to support local businesses and creatives based on the NSW Central Coast. Two jam-packed months of festive events and creative activities helped to breathe excitement back into our valuable town centres and gave us all the chance to celebrate iconic events like Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day, which we missed last year due to COVID.From 1 December 2021 to 30 January 2022, a range of exciting community events, workshops, exhibitions, performances and classes were held across Gosford, Wyong, Toukley, Terrigal, Woy Woy and The Entrance.The event attracted approximately 1,000 people to the workshops and added a total economic value of nearly $50,000.We are delighted that this exciting new program brought the community back together and provided an economic boost for local businesses and talent.

A vibrant mural has been installed by local artist Angela Clarke on the walkway leading up through the Village Green, Toukley.The minimalistic design has been informed by the Toukley Identity Package emblem derived from the indigenous name for Toukley – Toukley Oukley meaning rough and smooth waters.The design incorporates the Toukley bridge over the lake with smooth waters on one side and rough waters the other.

Designed to encourage residents and visitors to support businesses in our town centres, our Buy Local campaign kicked off with ‘Buy Local’ ‘Support Local’ and ‘Love Local’ signage, street flags, social media and radio advertising on Hit101.3 and Triple M.As part of the media partnership with the radio station, Street Team activations were held in Gosford, Wyong, Toukley and The Entrance in December with giveaways and promotional material from local businesses.

The Central Coast put on an array of Christmas activities in December, designed to bring cheer to the local community and support local businesses. Town Centres across the Coast came alive with the return of favourite Christmas Tree and Wreath installations, accompanied by activations such as Photobooths and Roving Performances.Activations were found at The Entrance, Gosford, Terrigal, Toukley, Wyong and Woy Woy Town Centres.

Central Coast Council (CCC) has sponsorship opportunities available for the eight major events featured across the region including ChromeFest, Central Coast Music Festival, Harvest Festival and Lakes Festival. The Sponsorship Prospectus presents enticing packages for each of the eight major events, with the opportunity to put forward applications. From the Major Partner package through to the Friend of the Festival package, all Council events present a unique and exciting opportunity for businesses to partner and prosper, from small business through to large corporate partners. Please reach out to the Sponsorship Manager at eventsponsorship@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for any queries on any of the available events and packages.  

The town centres of Gosford, Terrigal, Toukley, The Entrance, Wyong and Budgewoi received a much-needed pressure clean over the last three months.

As part of the reIMAGINE festival for return to our Town Centres, Creative Arena @ Woy Woy will host a range of workshops and exhibitions for the community to enjoy across December and January.  This exciting program saw the return of Tai Chi classes to Woy Woy.

The Rotary War Memorial Fountain is located in Burns Park, Gosford.

New street light planter boxes located at the road crossing of The Entrance Road and Coral St have been installed.

Denning St carpark received a much-needed makeover. Council’s contractor performed the following works –  Remove weeds from all garden beds  Remove top layer of old mulch from garden beds  Light trimming of low overhanging tree branches around the car park  Re-mulch all garden beds  Mow, whip, edge, and blow down overgrown nature strip lawn

Terrigal welcomed Yarn Bombing by the local Zonta Club of Central Coast.