UPDATE Wednesday, February 5, 3.20pm Boil Water Alert lifted Water supply clear of E. Coli Central Coast Council says Terrigal Reservoir clear of any E. coli bacteria. Council said it was pleased to report that new testing results taken from Terrigal Reservoir system have confirmed that there is no E. coli bacteria present in the water supply. As a result … [Read more...] about Boil Alert lifted: no need to boil water for consumption
Blindsided; bowlers club under threat of closure
Gosford Bowling Club is under immediate threat of closing. Bowlers turned up this week to find access to their car park has been denied. And a five year lease they once thought was coming is also dead in the water. Central Coast Leagues Club, which is the club’s host club, says it is no longer prepared to subsidise the bowlers and is ready to hand back the land to … [Read more...] about Blindsided; bowlers club under threat of closure
Focus on young people doing good things
Nominate a young Coastie making a difference Nominations for the 2025 Central Coast Youth Week Awards are open now until Sunday, February 23. The awards honour and celebrate outstanding young people aged 12-24 who have made significant contributions to the Central Coast community. Award categories: Arts and Entertainment Award Community Service and Activity … [Read more...] about Focus on young people doing good things
Lamont questions heliport process
Central Coast Council has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour for its decision to begin exclusive negotiations with only one provider for a heliport lease at Warnervale airport. Mark Lamont, partner of councillor Corinne Lamont, wants the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) to investigate Council’s actions. “I referred the Council heliport lease process … [Read more...] about Lamont questions heliport process
Court decision over Narara Ck sewage discharge
Central Coast Council has been convicted of two offences at Narara Creek in 2023 after pleading guilty in the Land and Environment Court in November. In a decision made public on Friday, December 20, Council was fined $105,600. The fine contained a discount for the early guilty plea and takes account of a council proposition to spend up to $151,900 on restoration works at … [Read more...] about Court decision over Narara Ck sewage discharge