The Central Coast has a shortage of sports fields now and it’s only going to get worse. Council’s Open Space Strategy identified that sport needed an extra 54.66ha of land in 2021 and that will increase to an extra 140.59ha needed by 2031 because the population is increasing. Different parts of the coast have different deficits: (see screenshot from council's … [Read more...] about Rules for access to sports grounds
MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda
The May 27 meeting includes the MacMasters Beach Temporary Coastal Protection Works. The Environment and Planning Committee has recommended that Council; 1/ Notes the results of the community consultation (the majority didn’t want the protection works) but 2/ Requests the CEO include an action in the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program for the construction of the … [Read more...] about MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda
Helicopter business goes to Melbourne
First there was the urgent motion to Council in November last year about a company wanting a quick decision on a proposal to set up a helicopter business at Warnervale Airport. The Liberal/Team Central Coast (8 votes) were all for a quick decision and voted to allow the CEO to go ahead and organise a lease. They defeated the Labor/independents (7 votes) who argued for a … [Read more...] about Helicopter business goes to Melbourne
Civic reception for Mariners
Central Coast Council will host a public Civic Reception for the A-League Women’s team at Mingara Event Centre from 5.45pm tomorrow Friday, May 23. This free event is open to all and offers fans the chance to come together and re-live the Mariners’ incredible A-League Women’s Championship win on Sunday 18 May. Mayor Lawrie McKinna said Council is thrilled to be recognising the … [Read more...] about Civic reception for Mariners
Kariong; Ettalong; Lake Munmorah; developments approved
See below for two approvals from Land and Environment Court and one from the Regional Planning Panel. 1/ Ettalong to get five storey units An amended application to build a five-storey shop top development at 273-275 Ocean View Road, Ettalong has been approved in the Land and Environment Court (LEC). It will include two levels of basement car parking and 20 residential … [Read more...] about Kariong; Ettalong; Lake Munmorah; developments approved
