Central Coast Council’s fleet of battery and hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) are generating financial benefits and local opportunities as the cost of fuel continues to climb.Council’s long-term strategy to transition its light commercial and passenger vehicles to an EV fleet, is also in line with the NSW Government’s ‘Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Plan’ and aims to leverage benefits as outlined in a 2020 ‘Uncovering the hidden costs and benefits from Electric Vehicles’ report by EY for the Electric Vehicle Council. The decision to invest in EVs over the medium to long term is already paying early dividends both from a financial point of view, as well as the opportunity to upskill Council employed mechanics in a relatively new field of ‘high-voltage’ servicing and maintenance.In the last 12 months the cost of fuel for Council’s fossil-fuelled fleet has skyrocketed and is expected to continue to rise.

The well-used and ageing public toilets at Macmasters Beach has been removed to make way for an improved and accessible facility for locals and visitors.The new facility will provide one unisex accessible toilet, two unisex ambulant toilets, three unisex toilets, one change room, one family room with toilet, three outdoor showers, storage area including storage for Macmasters Beach Boardriders Club. The mature Norfolk Pine tree located at the site and will be protected during the demolition and construction.

This page provides information that relates to current weather and ocean condition warnings for the Central Coast, local impacts and Council's response.It does not supersede current information from The Bureau of Meteorology for weather and ocean warnings or NSW SES as the lead agency to respond to flood and storm emergencies. NSW State Emergency Service (SES), available 24/7 for assistance for residents during flood and storm emergencies.

Major upgrade works are commencing at Woy Woy’s popular Peninsula Leisure Centre to ensure its heating, ventilation and air conditioning system keeps the gym, pool, courts and other areas the correct temperature for the thousands of visitors that use this facility each year.Peninsula Leisure Centre has 2.5million litres of swimming water which is heated and 22.5million cubic metres of air that’s conditioned to create an enjoyable recreation and exercise experience for the 450,000 amount of visits each year.

Remediation works are to commence in Kibble Park, Gosford, with the aim for it to become an improved community activity space.

Central Coast Council and its waste collections contractor Cleanaway are temporarily pausing the bulk waste collection service for six weeks due to significant staff shortages caused by COVID-19. The change to services is effective immediately and the online bulk waste booking system has been temporarily disabled. Existing bulk kerbside bookings will be collected (collection dates may vary), however residents won’t be able to book new bulk waste collections for approximately six weeks while the backlog of bulk collections is serviced and until staff resources become available. Meanwhile, remaining resources will be reallocated to ensure regular wheelie (red, yellow and green) bin collections can continue during this period.Council’s number one priority is the health and safety of the community and its staff.

This page provides information on some infrastructure projects underway across the Central Coast this month.  Whilst we will continue to update this page as new information becomes available, details may change with short notice due to impacts that can occur to schedules due to weather and other events.

Council is updating several playspaces across the Coast this financial year to provide safe, and engaging places for play for local families and visitors.Each local playspace will have improved play equipment and provide accessible features so everyone can play.•    Ross Park Playspace – Avoca Beach•    Woolmers Crescent Playspace – Mardi •    Hylton Moore Oval Playspace – East Gosford•    Palm Gully Park Playspace – North Avoca•    Turo Reserve Playspace – Pretty Beach•    Jirramba Reserve Playspace – Saratoga Construction works have already commenced at Hylton Moore Oval (East Gosford), Palm Gully Park (North Avoca), Turo Reserve Playspace (Pretty Beach), and Jirramba Reserve Playspace (Saratoga) with the existing ageing play equipment removed so that new and improved play equipment can be installed at these local playspace areas. Construction works will soon follow to renew the local playspaces at Woolmers Crescent Playspace (Mardi) and to finalise upgrades to the district level playspace at Ross Park (Avoca). These projects are funded with were made possible through $825,000 of funding from the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, with some additional funding provided by local community groups.

The new sports amenities building at Rogers Park, Woy Woy is now complete and ready for use by local sports groups such as Woy Woy Rooster Junior Rugby League Club, Central Coast/NSW Cricket, and Peninsula Junior Touch Football. The upgraded sports amenities will meet the needs of the Peninsula’s growing community and has ten toilets (male/female/unisex), an accessible toilet, a canteen with storage, two changerooms with showers, a referees’ room and three storage areas, plus accessible pathways. Council Administrator Rik Hart said this project has provided an improved and accessible sports infrastructure encouraging everyone to participate in sports. “This new accessible sports amenities building will help will encourage active and healthy lifestyles and create opportunities for important social connections,” Mr Hart said.“Council’s delivery of this community facility has been made possible through a collaborative partnership and funding from the Australian Government.”This project is funded by the Australian Government under the under the Community Development Grants Programme for $800,000 and Central Coast Council for the remaining $550,000.  

To support community groups or individuals build skills and confidence in applying for grant funding to deliver their worthwhile projects, events, or initiatives for the community, Council is running a series of free workshops in May and June ahead of the 2022-23 Community Grants Program opening.A series of drop-in sessions, information sessions and workshops will be offered online via zoom and in person at Erina Centre, Erina Fair and at Council’s Wyong Administration Building.The practical workshops have been designed to help applicants better understand the process, improve the quality of their application, and help community members bring their big ideas to life. Council is honoured to be supporting local community members ahead of the application process, to better their chances of delivering activities and events that positively contribute to the Central Coast community.Council’s 2022-23 Community Grants Program will include:Community Development Grant Program – one round only, to open 1 June 2022, closes 30 June 2022.