Central Coast Council welcomes the State Government’s initiative to increase safety for rock fishing through the opportunity to opt-in to mandatory wearing of lifejackets while rock fishing.Many rock fishers already wear life jackets.
Central Coast Council has installed 19 new CCTV cameras in Terrigal and Copacabana to increase the community’s sense of safety in these popular local neighbourhoods.Now operational, the 13 CCTV cameras in Terrigal and 6 in Copacabana were jointly funded by a $550,000 grant under round two of the Federal Government’s Safer Streets Programme and $90,000 from Council’s operating budget.Cameras in Terrigal are located on Terrigal Drive, Kurrawyba Avenue, The Scenic Highway, Ash Street, Terrigal Haven and The Skillion.Cameras at Copacabana are located in Del Monte Place, Pampas Avenue, Copacabana Skate Park and Captain Cook Lookout.Mayor Jane Smith said that she welcomed this partnership with the Federal Government.
Central Coast Council has been successful in securing $36,000 in the latest Round of NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Litter Grants to help tackle the growing issue of roadside litter on the Coast.The Central Coast Roadside Litter Project has identified three roadside litter hotspots at Blue Haven Link Road, Somersby Industrial Park and Kariong M1 on ramp.Council Unit Manager Learning and Education, Beth Burgess said the project will provide an integrated approach to litter prevention including education and awareness, infrastructure, regulation and enforcement at each target site.“This project is all about encouraging behaviour change and educating the community on how to report littering from vehicles,” Mrs Burgess said.“The grant funding will be going towards clean-ups of target areas, roadside signs at each site reminding motorists how to report littering from vehicles to the EPA as well as installation of 19 dash cams in Rangers vehicles.“There will be increased Ranger patrols in these areas, increasing your chance of being caught if you do litter.“With the main litter identified as single use takeaway containers and drink containers, we will also be handing out 2500 reusable polyester tidy bags to local businesses.“The idea behind them is motorists and passengers can keep rubbish with them until they are able to dispose of it responsibly and not worry about any leftover food or drinks spilling in their vehicles – the bags can then be rinsed and reused.“Right now we are asking for businesses in and around the three target areas to come on board as partners to hand out the tidy bags.”Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/litter for information on how businesses can register their interest.Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, emphasised reducing litter was a key priority for Council.“Littering of single use containers and bottles is a major issue for our environment and it is imperative we do something about it,” Ms Vaughan said.“Thanks to this project we will see some tangible outcomes to address the current state of these roadsides as well as prevent it in the future.“This is not something Council can tackle alone – we really need the whole community to get behind this initiative to stop littering in their own backyards and help protect our incredible and unique region.”The project is an extension of the current Mountain District Roadside Litter Project and supports the Council’s promotion of the EPA’s Don’t be a Tosser campaign.Littering from vehicles can be reported to the EPA online at epa.nsw.gov.au/dontbeatosser or via the Report to EPA mobile App - it is unlawful for drivers to use a mobile phone to record this information unless the car is parked and keys are removed from the ignition.This project is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.
The local community’s vision for a purpose-built, safe and inclusive place to skate in Terrigal will soon become a reality when the construction of a new skate park gets underway at Terrigal Lagoon Reserve.
Central Coast Council is partnering with The Art House to put on a showcase of work by some of the region’s most talented artists and launch a new creative program.For one night only, Thursday 26 April, The Art House will feature six films and a live performance created by professional artists on the Central Coast – including the premiere of the film The Central Coast:
In commemoration of ANZAC Day on Wednesday 25 April, Central Coast Council is supporting events being held at a number of venues across the Central Coast.Services will be held on Wednesday 25 April at Davistown, Doyalson, Empire Bay, Gosford, Ourimbah, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley, Woy Woy and Wyong.To carry out the Dawn Services, Main Marches and Main Services safely, there will be a number of road closures in place to accommodate the crowd numbers for this significant celebration.Doyalson8.15am - Southbound lanes from Raw Challenge and Wyee Rd.
Council has released One – Central Coast, a draft of the first ever Community Strategic Plan for the region.The plan represents the culmination of 18 months of extensive consultation with the community and establishes a road map for the future of the Central Coast over the next decade.Mayor Jane Smith said the process to develop the Coast’s first ever Community Strategic Plan has engaged many thousands of people in the local community and is a true representation of what our community think, feel, want and value.“The release of the first Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast is significant in many ways,” Mayor Smith said.“It is the first single plan that defines the priorities of our community and represents a considered and evidence-based roadmap for the future of the Central Coast.“It defines the environmental and social qualities the community have told us they love about the Central Coast and provides a clear path of action for what Council needs to prioritise and deliver to meet the needs of our growing population.“As inhabitants of the sixth-largest urban area in Australia, we have the opportunity to harness and direct our potential more than ever before.”The draft Plan comprises five key themes based on this vision that encapsulate the voice and values of the Central Coast community:BelongingSmartGreenResponsibleLiveableThe Plan also defines a Community vision - “We are the Central Coast.