Central Coast Council has advised as a result of the easing of restrictions, Central Coast Stadium will increase capacity to 9,820, just under 50 percent.This announcement coincides with confirmation from the NRL that Central Coast Stadium has once again been selected to host games during the 2021 premiership season.Council's Stadium Manager, Kath Casey also confirmed that Central Coast Mariners will continue to use the Stadium as their home ground for 13 games, with the first match of the season New Year’s Eve.“We are thrilled the capacity for the Stadium has increased in time for the much-loved New Year’s Eve Mariners match, a calendar highlight and yearly tradition for many Coasties,” Ms Casey said.“Residents have also come to expect a number of NRL matches played locally each season, and I am delighted to announce the Roosters, Manly and Souths will all have home games at the Stadium."We are proud to be able to deliver these professional sports for locals to enjoy in their own backyard, rather than having to travel to Sydney or Newcastle.”The NRL premiership season kicks off on 11 March, with the following games are scheduled for Central Coast Stadium:Roosters vs.
Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has today delivered his 30-Day Interim Report at an Extraordinary Meeting of Council. Mr Persson said this report provides the community with a picture into the history of how poor financial decisions and catastrophic budget mismanagement has led Australia’s 6th largest council to the situation they find themselves in today. “The financial crisis confronting the Central Coast Council is very serious.
Drivers and commuters should avoid the area around Gosford High School and Gosford Hospital for 24 hours from 6pm on Tuesday, 1 December.Traffic at the intersection of Racecourse and Showground Roads will experience major disruptions while a leaking water main under the roadway is repaired.
Sale of assets will help Council’s bottom lineCentral Coast Council’s sale of several properties will deliver a much-needed boost to Council’s financial position and financial sustainability.
The need for safety vigilance has been amplified as the Central Coast enters what is expected to be the busiest summer season on record.Central Coast Council’s new ‘Coast Summer Safety ’ campaign will highlight messages unique to the upcoming season – COVID-safety, record numbers at local beaches and preparing for extreme La Niña weather – as well as important safety reminders for when ‘out and about’, travelling and celebrating.Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said a bumper summer season would deliver a welcome economic boost to the region but also heightened the importance of safety.“This summer is going to be a little different to others – not only are we expecting record numbers of visitors to our beautiful region but we remain in the midst of a global pandemic and a La Niña weather pattern,” Ms Vaughan said.“With more people at our beaches, cafes, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions – we must be vigilant in our COVID-safe practices.“Time in and around water is a big part of summer on the Coast but wherever there is water there is danger and this campaign emphasises what we can do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe.“We are no strangers to extreme weather on the Coast and this summer we need to be ready for bush fires, heatwaves, storms and flooding.“Our roads and pathways will also be very busy and many of us will be travelling for holidays and to visit family and friends – this campaign reminds us what we can do to be safer on and around roads and pathways.”Coast Summer Safety will primarily be delivered via an innovative and targeted digital campaign in December, January and February across the following categories:Be COVID-safeSafety on the beach and around water‘Get Ready’ for extreme weatherSafety out and aboutSafe travelsSafe celebrationsCouncil Administrator, Dick Persson AM said safety needs to be front of mind this summer.“A bumper season means job opportunities on the Coast and a welcome boost to the local economy, particularly to businesses hit hard by COVID,” Mr Persson said.“We all need to be patient and kind and take simple steps to keep ourselves and others safe.”Explore Coast Summer Safety messages by visiting centralcoast.gov.au/CoastSummerSafety
The Entrance looks to be on track for a record baby boom of the feather kind, with positive signs the threatened Little Tern's are having a bumper year.Monitoring of nesting sites at Karagi Point has revealed 58 nests, with 144 eggs in total, a record since Little Terns starting nesting in the area in 1998.Central Coast Council’s Environmental Management Unit Manager, Luke Sulkowski said he was pleased to see Little Terns return to the Central Coast.“We’re very lucky to have Little Terns visit us from as far away as Indonesia and South-east Asia every summer," Mr Sulkowski said.“Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, human disturbance and predators, the Little Tern is an endangered species, so we are thrilled to have observed record numbers of breeding pairs and eggs this season.“State-wide, numbers of nesting pairs are declining by about 3 percent per year, which makes high-performing nesting sites such as Karagi Point all the more important for the species long-term survival.”Council, in consultation with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, have installed temporary fencing and signage around the breeding area to protect the nests and chicks."I want to thank the community for being respectful of the nesting sites and urge them to continue to take care and obey the temporary fencing and signage, so that we may get to enjoy these special visitors and their growing families," Mr Sulkowski added.Image credit Andrew Robinson
Central Coast residents are being urged to step up and speak out against domestic violence as Council joins a 16-day global campaign to help end domestic violence in our community.The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.Council is running a series of educational campaigns and events throughout the 16 Days of Activism (and beyond) to make it clear that violence against women is never acceptable.Council Director Connected Communities Julie Vaughan said domestic violence is a real and serious issue impacting the Central Coast.“Statistics show that the Central Coast had the second-highest number of domestic violence Apprehended Violence Orders in New South Wales for the 12 months prior to June 2020*,” said Ms Vaughan.“We need powerful statements and actions if we are going to change the Coast’s statistics and make our communities safe for women to lead the lives they and their children deserve.“Council has been working with key partners and respected experts to help educate our community and raise awareness of this issue.”Campaigns and events being run and supported by Council throughout the 16 Days of Activism include:Lightboxes illuminate an important story:
Central Coast residents are being asked to help plan the region’s long-term water security and how water prices are charged.Over the next few months, Central Coast Council will continue to progress two important projects:the Integrated Water Resource Plan, which will select the best options to secure the Coast’s water supply for future generations.our submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) which, determines how much Council can charge customers for water.By registering their interest, residents will have the opportunity to contribute to both projects by participating in public forums, online surveys and phone interviews.Council’s Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said the two projects encompass the spectrum of delivering water and sewer services now and into the future.“The Integrated Water Resource Plan is about securing our ongoing water supply for a growing population, regardless of whether we might be experiencing periods of intense rainfall or prolonged drought,” Mr Loader said.“There have been significant changes in environmental factors, water infrastructure, the operating environment and knowledge since we last planned for our region’s long-term water security, 13 years ago.