Central Coast Council has started construction of a new carpark on the existing grassed area in front of Lake Munmorah High School on Carters Road.This project is funded by the Australian Government with $900,000 from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI Program) and will service four local schools in the area and the growing Lake Munmorah community.Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff said the 50 space carpark, including two accessible spaces, will be an invaluable resource for the community, particularly those associated with the schools in Carters Road.“Parking can be a challenge in the busy education precinct for the growing Lake Munmorah community and this new carpark will be welcome news,” Mr Bolgoff said.“The carpark and associated traffic management works are expected to help with congestion and parking during the busy school drop-off/pick-up time periods.“Traffic flow, particularly for school buses, is expected to improve when the carpark is completed.“The project includes the construction of new footpaths around the carpark to link to the designated crossing points and a new pedestrian crossing.”Council Administrator, Dick Persson AM said improvements to traffic congestion and additional parking will not only benefit the school community, but also residents and businesses operating from Carters Road.“The community has been calling for works on Carters Road and it is great to be moving forward with projects such as this new carpark in Lake Munmorah,” Mr Persson said.
Council is seeking community feedback about the next steps towards developing a Central Coast Stadium Masterplan. This includes looking at the rezoning options for the Stadium and its current land classification of Community ‘Sportsground.’ These are being reviewed to help facilitate Council’s refreshed plan for the Stadium to ensure it continues to meet community’s and hirer’s needs, and supports the local economy, on a sound financial basis for Council. Council Administrator, Dick Persson AM said having greater flexibility in any adopted Masterplan design was important if Council was serious about having a Stadium Precinct and providing better connectivity to the city centre and waterfront.“We need to ensure that Central Coast Stadium reaches its potential – this is an outstanding facility located in an exceptional spot – directly adjacent to the beautiful Brisbane Water and within a short walk to the Gosford CBD.” “Council is currently constrained in how it can improve the site and allow complementary uses such as new retail activity,” Mr Persson said. Submissions can be provided until 5pm 21 May 2021.
Council is seeking community feedback about the next stage (Tranche 3) of the asset sales program that is part of its financial recovery plan. Council’s financial recovery plan required a review of Council’s property assets which could be disposed of to assist with the financial situation.
Central Coast Council has released the Stage 1 report for the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study.The report includes a summary of over 20 studies from 1987 to present relevant to entrance management at Tuggerah Lakes and provides key background information for the remainder of the study.Council Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox said the conceptual models contained in the report describe the complex nature of the processes and management of the Tuggerah Lakes entrance. “Following the 2020 flooding, we engaged the NSW Government’s professional specialist advisor, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory to undertake the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study, with the aim of developing an interim management procedure for The Entrance,” said Mr Cox. “Managing the entrance is a complex issue with no simple solution.
Over 12,800 voices have been heard on Central Coast Council projects since the beginning of this year, all helping to shape a shared vision and roadmap for the future of our region.Council’s Your Voice Our Coast online consultation hub is making it easy for the community to provide feedback on projects that interest them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Key community projects have included:Kariong Oval Recreational AreaMountain Bike Feasibility StudyDavistown and Empire Bay Floodplain Risk Management Study and PlanKibble Park Place PlanThe Entrance Place PlanHelen Reserve, Gorokan - dog parkActive Lifestyles StrategyStreets as Shared Spaces:
Central Coast Council is developing a plan that will secure the Coast’s water supply for the future – the Central Coast Integrated Water Resource Plan – and is reaching out to the community for another round of consultation to help shape the plan. Council’s Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said that due to the ongoing expansion and population growth of the Central Coast, our demand for water is also growing. “Our current infrastructure on the Coast can only supply us with a limited amount of water, so we need to address ways to grow our supply, to meet our future demand levels,” Mr Loader said. “We are investigating and considering nine different supply and demand option types, from dams and desalination through to turning our wastewater into safe and clean drinking water.“We have assessed these nine options across a range of key criteria, and through this process, we have developed five preliminary ‘portfolios’ – or groups of options – designed to meet our water needs into the future. “Community feedback on these preliminary portfolios will be used to refine the portfolios for further analysis, so we encourage everyone to jump online and participate in our survey and tell us which portfolios you support.”Once finalised, these portfolios will become a key component of the Integrated Water Resource Plan.Residents can fill out the survey by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com/waterplan. The survey closes on 2 May 2021.
Locals and visitors to the Coast will see a heightened focus on speeding across May as NSW Police and Central Coast Council roll out a collaborative road safety initiative.The clear message – Stop it.
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has today agreed with community requests for a formal community consultation process around a tranche of proposed property sales and reclassification items listed for consideration at tonight’s Ordinary Council meeting. “There is still a need for Council to raise funds through the sale of surplus or ‘lazy’ assets if we are to pay down the huge debts run up by the suspended Councillors,” Mr Persson said.
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM welcomes the Honourable Shelley Hancock MP, Minister for Local Government’s announcement today of establishing an independent public inquiry into the performance of Central Coast Council. Mr Persson said today’s announcement by the Minister to stop the suspended Councillors returning next week is great news for both the community and the Council. “My Final Report recommended this course of action as there is still a lot to do before the Council recovers from the disruption of the past three years.