The Festival of Democracy is about to start, said Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer when he addressed the final candidate information night this week. About 50 people, mainly men aged over 60, as pointed out by one of the speakers, attended the session held at Erina on July 16. Mr Farmer outlined the key assets of the council, pointing out its geographic challenges; … [Read more...] about Here comes the Festival of Democracy
Call to remove The Entrance Beach Groyne
Council staff have recommended removing The Entrance Beach Groyne, listing a number of reasons why it should go. These include increased erosion of the southern shoreline north of the structure; increased risk to Council’s seawall built to stabilise Marine Parade; and changes in flow that have significantly impacted Council’s ability to successfully manage the entrance for … [Read more...] about Call to remove The Entrance Beach Groyne
June meeting highlights
Council-under administration meeting, June 24, 2024 Renewal of lease for Gosford Bowling Club Administrator adopted a Minute for a five year lease with the Leagues Club which in turn manages the bowling club. It would start on December 2024. Administrator Rik Hart said it would give the club a high level of security for five and half years and that would give councillors a … [Read more...] about June meeting highlights
May meeting highlights
May 28, 2024: Council-under-administration meeting Deferred Lands rezonings adopted Item 2.5 Outcomes of Public Exhibition for the Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal Administrator adopted the recommendations: 1/ Endorses the Planning Proposal for Deferred Matters Lands as amended in response to issues raised during the public exhibition in line with the changes shown in … [Read more...] about May meeting highlights
Look who’s in charge of Gosford waterfront revitalisation
The June 25 Council-under-administration agenda informs us that Council is handing over control of the Gosford Waterfront Revitalisation to the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC). HCCDC will now lead the waterfront project with responsibility to the NSW Government for project delivery. It also takes on key project risks. Council will have less … [Read more...] about Look who’s in charge of Gosford waterfront revitalisation