Central Coast Council is tracking well with its annual Community Engagement Program with nearly 90 percent of projects having been actioned as forecasted.This high action rate on forecasted engagement activities shows that Council delivers on what it said it would for the community.Since July this year Council has been consulting with the community on a number of significant projects and received hundreds of comments and submissions through our online engagement platform and via face-to-face workshops and information sessions. There’s also been over 21,000 new visitors to our engagement platform Your Voice Our Coast.

Central Coast Council has completed the North Avoca paths project, which delivers an improved and safer network of continuous footpaths for pedestrians between View Street, Tramway Road and Elgata Avenue at North Avoca, benefiting locals and visitors travelling between the Scenic Highway, North Avoca shops and nearby beach.This multi-year project, made possible by grant funding of $4.3million by the Australian Government, with a Council contribution,  includes the construction of over 650 metres of continuous new footpaths, street drainage, retaining walls, street trees and kerb and gutter infrastructure as well as new road pavement and line marking, which benefits drivers as well as pedestrians.Projects such as this are extremely important as they benefit not only local residents, but also contribute to a better experience for visitors to the area – which in turn can benefit local businesses and the local economy.

Central Coast Council has completed the North Avoca paths project, which delivers an improved and safer network of footpaths for pedestrians between three streets in North Avoca.The project, delivered over consecutive years, has involved the construction of new footpaths, street drainage and kerb and gutter infrastructure as well as new road pavement. Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff said the completed works will provide safe connectivity for pedestrians travelling between the Scenic Highway and the local North Avoca shops and nearby beach.Mr Bolgoff said community consultation was undertaken prior to commencing the project, which was an important factor, when planning the works.“While the priority for the project focused on delivering over 650 metres of continuous footpath, it also provided improved drainage and new road pavement, enhancing rideability for motorists. “Pedestrians and motorists using View Street, Tramway Road and Elgata Avenue will greatly benefit from these works,” Mr Bolgoff said.In acknowledging the completion of the project, Council Administrator Rik Hart said projects such as this are extremely important as they benefit not only local residents, but also contribute to a better experience for visitors to the area – which in turn can benefit local businesses and the local economy.“The project was made possible by grant funding of $4.3M by the Australian Government, with a Council contribution. “We thank the Australian Government for investing in the Central Coast region and providing infrastructure, highly sought-after by the community.” Mr Hart said.Federal Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid MP, welcomes the completion of the footpaths in North Avoca.“The completion of these footpaths in North Avoca improves connectivity and accessibility for all people.“Footpaths promote active lifestyles which are important for community health and wellbeing.“I thank Central Coast Council for its involvement and look forward to continuing to work collaboratively to identify additional projects on the Central Coast that the Australian Government can support," Dr Reid said.For all information on the progress of Council’s capital works projects visit: https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/about-council/current-works-and-projects/capital-works-program