Central Coast Council has commenced work to redevelop Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana and construct an innovative district sized playspace which was designed from community consultation.Council’s Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox said this new inclusive playspace and redeveloped park will have something for everyone.“These improvement works and new playspace will enhance the features of the existing park creating an engaging hub for the community to meet, socialise and undertake play and recreational activities,” Mr Cox said.“The redeveloped community space will provide a wide variety of opportunities for a range of ages and abilities for both the local community and the high volume of seasonal visitors to the area.”The design includes:a concrete outdoor ping pong tablean outdoor chess tableadult fitness equipmentdrink bottle refill stationconnecting wheelchair accessible pathwaysaccessible BBQ’snew picnic shelter and tablesan inclusive play unitaccessible spinner, accessible see saw and unique rope swingthe existing basket swing which will be made more accessible for all to use with rubber softfall.
Central Coast Council has developed the region’s first overarching Economic Development Strategy and Recovery and Resilience Framework which are currently on public exhibition for the community to submit feedback.The Central Coast economy has been hit hard by floods, bushfire and COVID-19 and Council is committed to facilitating a quick recovery and laying the foundations for sustainable growth and future resilience.Council Unit Manager Economic Development and Project Delivery, Jamie Barclay said the Economic Development Strategy aims to strengthen and future-proof the local economy.“This Strategy is focussed on initiatives that will provide the greatest tangible benefits to our economy and our community by harnessing the region’s strengths and taking full advantage of the identified opportunities,” Mr Barclay said.“We have identified how our region can grow and develop though targeted investment, improved partnerships and promotion of our region as a desirable place to do business and visit as one destination.
Central Coast residents looking to take their recycling to the next level are invited to participate in a new soft plastics recycling trial by Central Coast Council in partnership with recycler iQ Renew, and their partner Nestlé.The new trial aims to reduce the amount of soft plastics going to landfill and its impact on the environment by enabling residents to recycle soft plastics using their yellow recycling bins.
Central Coast Council is inviting the community to have their say on the ongoing management of Central Coast Stadium.The Draft Central Coast Stadium Strategy will be placed on public exhibition until Monday 28 September for the community to provide feedback on the facility’s vision, purpose and strategic objectives as well as the value of a naming rights sponsor.Central Coast Stadium Manager, Kath Casey said the strategy aims to drive the future of the venue.“This important business strategy seeks to build on the economic, social, sporting and financial value of the Stadium, by providing a framework to enhance the Stadium as the major sporting and entertainment facility on the Central Coast,” Ms Casey said.“Council has developed a business strategy to ensure that the Stadium remains a significant and highly valued community asset and for it to continue to offer significant economic benefits to the region.“Our ambition is for the Stadium to continue to be an asset that our community are proud of and build on its current strengths to promote it as a premier venue across Australia and on an international level.“The Stadium offers many opportunities and has potential to attract and expand the events calendar to include new sporting and a wider scope of entertainment and events.”Mayor Lisa Matthews said Central Coast Stadium is an important community asset that delivers significant benefits for the region.“The Stadium is in one the best locations on the coast and is one of our most important and valuable community assets,” Mayor Matthews said.“For the past 20 years, it continues to be a focal point of community pride in our region and has hosted an impressive range of events.
Our Central Coast region is a hive of activity and lends itself to an array of opportunities for a healthy and active lifestyle for our residents of all ages.From pristine beaches to bushland walking and bike trails, parks and reserves, where the whole family from young and old can enjoy the outdoors.Council is committed to creating quality spaces for the benefit of our community and to attract visitors to our region.
The endangered eastern ospreys, who have taken up residence in a purpose-built home at Central Coast Stadium, are proud new parents with three chicks hatching overnight.The chicks were spotted by staff this morning and from all accounts are healthy and happy.The eastern ospreys have been living at Central Coast Stadium since 2014, but this is the second year they have been living in a platform built especially for them by Council staff.Stadium Manager, Kath Casey, said staff were thrilled to see the new chicks hatch showing they have taken to their new home.“They have really settled in now, and with their family growing, it is a real tick of approval for what we have done to help protect this threatened species,” Ms Casey said.“We love having them at the stadium and are thrilled to welcome these new additions to the osprey family.”Mayor Lisa Matthews said she was pleased to see that positive Council action had led to an increase in osprey numbers on the Central Coast.“We are actively helping increase the numbers of a threatened species which is not only great news for the osprey but for biodiversity in our region,” Mayor Matthews said.“We know the challenges of urbanisation and development are placing on our natural environment and this shows that we can be proactive and live side by side with our most precious of species.”We can all play our part in looking after our Ospreys by keeping the Central Coast’s waterways healthy.
Emergency remediation works continued over the weekend at Wamberal and the North Entrance in a bid to get as much done before the predicted second east coast low hits our coastline early this week. At Wamberal, all available rock filled bags have now been placed on Wamberal Beach to help secure the base of the escarpment.
Council focuses on delivering essential services and supporting the communityCentral Coast Council tonight adopted its Operational Plan for the 2020-21 financial year. Council has budgeted $564.3 million for the delivery of essential services and $225 million for capital works across the local government area.
Council defers consideration of purchase of Davistown wetlandsCouncil has deferred consideration of the proposed withdrawal of negotiations to purchase land known as Davistown wetlands for twelve weeks. Council’s CEO will continue to pursue an acquisition by agreement with the current owners of the Davistown wetlands and report back to Council by no later than 26 October 2020. Council responds to repeal of the Warnervale Airport Restrictions Act with new name and approachCentral Coast Airport at Warnervale has been renamed as the Warnervale Aircraft Landing Area (ALA) in response to the repeal of the Warnervale Airport Restrictions (WAR) Act.The NSW Government has recently confirmed it will repeal the WAR Act following an independent review that generated over 900 public submissions with 75% supporting the repeal. Council reaffirmed its ownership and management of the Warnervale ALA and that the runway length would remain at 1200 metres with no further extensions.Current maintenance works at the ALA will continue, however no new works will be permitted that expand its operations.Council will actively seek to generate employment opportunities on lands adjacent to the land strip with a focus on the following sectors: