Central Coast Council is proudly supporting Neighbour Day - Relationships Australia’s annual social connection campaign - on Sunday 30 March, which aims to enhance well-being, improve resilience and address loneliness in our community.Since June 2024, Council has been recognised by Relationships Australia as a Very Neighbourly Organisation, committing to uphold and promote the social connection principles of Neighbours Every Day.Neighbour Day launched as an annual event in 2003 and to coincide with the 2025 theme of ‘Create, Share, Grow Belonging,' Council has developed a dedicated web page, Neighbourhoods Connected, offering tips and resources to help build positive relationships with your neighbours.Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Mel Smith said Neighbourhoods Connected was developed as an initiative to support cohesive community connections.“Our experience with disaster-impacted communities highlighted the importance of knowing your neighbours for better emergency preparedness and to assist with recovery.

Now is the time for local skaters and scooter riders to help design an upgraded skate park at Frost Reserve, Kincumber by attending a design workshop with specialist skate park designers and providing your thoughts through an online survey at yourvoiceourcoast.comThe existing skate park is at the end of its life and ready for a larger modern facility to meet the needs of the community and growing number of families in this area.

Are you an older road user looking to learn more about remaining safe on and around our Central Coast roads?Watch our series of road safety videos on Central Coast Council's Youtube channel.Each video provides advice and safety tips on making safer choices when driving, riding , walking, using a mobility scooter or catching public transport.The series comprises eight sessions, each covering a different topic.

Central Coast Council will commence pro-active early flood mitigation works this month at The Entrance channel, establishing a pilot channel, in preparation for any significant weather events that may occur in the coming months.Council Director Environment and Planning, Jamie Loader said the timing for the work’s commencement follows the end of the 2024-2025 Little Tern breeding season at Karagi Point sand pit, with the last birds departing the site in early February.

We are commencing pro-active early flood mitigation works this month at The Entrance channel, establishing a pilot channel, in preparation for any significant weather events that may occur in the coming months.The pro-active management works on establishing the approximately 10 metre wide pilot channel will commence on 24 February, and will be similar to that created in 2024, which proved a key factor in minimising flood impact during heavy wet weather during autumn and winter.

Boil Water Alert LIFTED.Updated 2:48pm Wednesday 5 February 2025We are pleased to report that new testing results taken from Terrigal Reservoir system, have confirmed that there is no E.

We've hit the ground running for 2025 with our road crews out-and-about maintaining and improving Central Coast roads. This week's work includes:Road rehabilitation works at Tumbi Umbi (Palm Valley Rd)Road pavement upgrade works at Bateau Bay (Rotherham St), Erina (Karalta Rd), Narara (Carrington St, Pandala Rd) and Warnervale (Mountain Rd).Other works including maintenance are continuing with crews undertaking:Pothole works at Bensville, Booker Bay, East Gosford, Gorokan, Killarney Vale, Narara, Niagara Park, Woy Woy, Wyoming and WyongRoad grading works at Berkeley Vale (Hereford Road), Greengrove (Mangrove Creek Rd), Mangrove Mountain (Parakula Rd) and Ourimbah (Brush Rd)Road shoulder maintenance at Kulnura (Kyola Rd)To see what capital work road works Council is undertaking this financial year near you, view our interactive online map. To report or enquire about specific road maintenance or safety concerns:Online:

 The Lakes Festival is BackThe Lakes Festival is back for 2025 and will be held from 7 November to 16 November 2025.

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The recent severe weather has caused some major damage including power outages.