New drainage to reduce recovery time for local sporting fields Field closures due to wet weather could become a thing of the past after council upgrades the drainage at two local sporting fields.Gavenlock Oval is often closed following a rain event due to its location near Narara Creek and poor natural drainage.
With over 1.3 million people in NSW living with disability, Central Coast Council is continuing to improve accessibility so all residents and visitors can enjoy the region’s unique natural environment, services and facilities.From accessible events and amenities through to beach wheelchair access and other social or economic opportunities, Council is working hard to remove the barriers people with a disability face each and every day.We still have a long way to go, but we can all play a positive role in making it easier for people with disability to live and work on – as well as visit – the Central Coast.
Artists from around Australia are urged to enter the 2016 Gosford Art Prize and Gosford Ceramic Prize, with entries closing in just over two weeks.Now in its 17th year, the annual program offers eligible artists a chance to win over $24,000 in total prizes.Entries close Monday 12 September 2016.
Central Coast Council has congratulated the winners and all the finalists in the 2016 Central Coast Business Excellence Awards announced on Saturday evening at Mingara.“We’re proud to sponsor these awards and it is clear from the quality of Central Coast businesses recognised tonight that excellence and business go hand in hand on the Central Coast,” Council Administrator Ian Reynolds said.“Excellence in business involves focusing on results, thirsting for innovation, cultivating a positive reputation and overcoming resistance,” Mr Reynolds said.“The hard work and diligence of these business operators and owners has helped shape the Central Coast as a key New South Wales growth centre.”Mr Reynolds said the newly amalgamated Central Coast Council is now one of the largest Councils in NSW, with a strong regional voice.
Electors who are enrolled within the new Central Coast Council area do not need to vote at the council elections on 10 September 2016.Elections for Central Coast Council and the other newly merged councils in NSW will be held on 9 September 2017.At the election in 2017, the Central Coast Local Government Area will be divided into five wards with three Councillors to be elected for each one. Details on the wards can be found at www.strongercouncils.nsw.gov.au
Plenty of nature play opportunities and grassed areas along with modern play equipment and sculptures are now ready for local families to enjoy at the brand new, $370,000 Narara Valley Precinct Park.The new park and playground on Willari Avenue in Narara will be opened by Central Coast Council next Thursday afternoon 28 July 2016 with a community get together and barbecue between 3.30pm and 5pm.Council’s Group Leader of Customer and Community Relationships Judy Jaeger said it was pleasing to see that the Narara Valley community now has access to the precinct park it deserves.“With the new Narara Valley Precinct Park funded from the sale of the area’s old community hall, this is a great example of how Council is reinvesting funds back into vital community services and facilities, “ Ms Jaeger said.“The spacious, multi-use playground is located in a large reserve with plenty of open space for recreational and group activities.“We’re very proud of the playground’s strong focus on nature play and the highly vegetated environment the park provides for children to explore.”Narara Valley Precinct Park offers great accessibility for a broad range of ages and capabilities, as well as fantastic complementary facilities including public amenities, barbecues and picnic furniture.“This new park and playground truly has been a collaborative community effort, with over 200 local residents leaving their mark on the facility either via hand printing in the pathways or tree planting,” Ms Jaeger added.“We’d like to see as many people from the Narara Valley area down at the community get together next week to celebrate this wonderful piece of community infrastructure.”
The Central Coast has long been recognised as a region of extraordinary artistic talent, with our lifestyle and natural beauty attracting and inspiring art, design and creative practitioners and professionals.This weekend, Gosford Regional Gallery opens three new exhibitions by local artists, further strengthening our region’s reputation as a centre for artistic excellence.Australian artist Jocelyn Maughan was encouraged to draw from an early age, and at fifteen, much to the annoyance of her headmistress, left school to begin five years study at the National Art School.
Peninsula residents are being encouraged to get on their bikes, with the completion of three new sections of pedestrian and cyclist shared paths in the area, adding to the almost 160 kilometres of shared off-road path currently in operation across the Central Coast.The three new shared paths add half a kilometre to the existing network and are located along parts of Memorial Avenue, Barrenjoey Road and Uligandi Street in Ettalong and Blackwall.Central Coast Council’s Group Leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business Mike Dowling said the creation of connective transport corridors is one of the key priorities on The Peninsula.“Council is dedicated to improving the cycleway network on The Peninsula to encourage greater connectivity and improve accessibility within the local community,” said Mr Dowling.“The establishment of an integrated cycle network in this area offers alternate transport options and improves recreational facilities and social engagement opportunities for both visitors and residents."Council recognises the many benefits of cycling and supports initiatives that encourage more people to cycle across the Central Coast.“Our integrated network forms the basis of Council’s objective to encourage cycling as a convenient, sustainable and healthy mode of transport, as well as an ideal way to experience and enjoy our magnificent region,” Mr Dowling added.At this stage, more than 90 kilometres of further off-road shared path is proposed for the region.
Central Coast Council Administrator Ian Reynolds and CEO Rob Noble have the answers to your queries about our new organisation, and are keen to speak with you.
Central Coast Council concerns about the effect on the drinking water catchment, environment and residential areas will be central to its review of modified plans for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project released to the public last Friday.Wallarah 2 have modified the plans related to the rail loop, rail spur line and train load out facility.