The Environmental Volunteer Program hosted two corporate volunteering sessions at the Porters Creek Landcare site at Wyong in late May and early June 2020.

Last year Council, in consultation with wildlife care organisations and the volunteers working at the site, installed an irrigation system within the Everglades Lagoon Bushcare site. The irrigation system will be utilised as a tool to mitigate heat stress events that have severe detrimental effects on the endangered Grey-headed Flying-fox (Pteropus poliocephalus) potentially leading to death.

The Terrigal and Coastal Lagoons Audit is a comprehensive water quality improvement program to address pollution risks for recreational swim safety and ecological health.A team of scientists from Council, the NSW Government and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) collaborated with technical experts and operational staff from Council to assess the possible sources of pollution in each catchment and determine the impacts on short and longer-term recreational water quality, as well as prioritise public and private sewer network upgrades.In response, major investigations of public and private infrastructure have, and continue to be undertaken, to identify hotspot areas of contamination.Safe to swimIt is safe to swim at Terrigal Beach, the Haven and the coastal lagoons if you follow the rainfall recommendations on our advisory signs.

The new playspace at Tunkuwallin Oval is now complete and already proving to be popular with local families. This recently completed district level playspace was designed with input from community consultation undertaken as part of the preparation of the Tunkuwallin Recreation Precinct Plan.The new playspace includes a bouldering climbing wall, multi-play unit with a double slide, set of four swings, timber balance trail and outdoor fitness equipment.An established tree canopy provides natural shade over the playspace and is complimented with a water refill station, seating throughout and sheltered picnic tables.

Central Coast Council has commenced construction to upgrade the sports amenities building at Adelaide Street Oval, Killarney Vale (Tumbi Umbi) which is home to Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club and the greater community.Central Coast Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan said an upgraded sports amenities will provide an accessible facility so everyone can participate in local sport.“The new sportsground amenities building will meet the growing needs of local sporting groups.

Central Coast Council is undertaking construction of a new amenities building at Rogers Park, Woy Woy to provide improved sports infrastructure for the local community and sporting groups.Central Coast Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan said an upgraded sports amenities will meet the needs of the Peninsula’s growing community.“This new accessible sportsground amenities building will have ten toilets (male/female/unisex), an accessible toilet, a canteen with storage, two changerooms with showers, a referees’ room and three storage areas.” Ms Vaughan said.“Our community have told us they value sporting infrastructure for the benefits they bring to the community that use these facilities.

Council will be upgrading its property and rating systems for customers across the Coast including the online rate and water payment portal, property and water certificate requests and some planning and development tools – starting from 5pm Tuesday, 7 December 2021.The new and improved system will provide a central location for all rates payments, property applications and certificate requests – creating a more convenient, streamlined experience for our residents and ratepayers.While we are upgrading our systems, no rate or water payments will be able to be made via Council’s website or by phone from 5pm Tuesday 7 December to 9am Monday 20 December 2021.

We are proud to deliver the 2020-21 Central Coast Waterways Report Card.

Council is undertaking embankment stabilisation work at Kincumba Mountain from Monday 29 November to Monday 20 December 2021 (including weekends) to restore road access through this popular reserve. 

Our community is invited to provide feedback on what makes up the unique character of Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head.As Toukley, Canton Beach, Noraville and Norah Head continue to grow and evolve, Council wants to ensure local character remains at the forefront of any planning decisions and that the community is represented in the decision-making process. The information collected during the consultation period will directly contribute to the development of local character statements which will influence future planning decisions. Have your say!Visit yourvoiceourcoast.com to fill in a survey or register your interest to attend a focus group. The survey is open until 5pm, Wednesday 9 February 2022.