Part of Austin Butler Reserve, classified as community land, is to be reclassified as operational land, opening the way for council to sell the land. In its latest council agenda, Council-under-administration states the new label would “facilitate sale of land to shopping centre to enable improved pedestrian safety and heavy vehicle docking”. The park abuts the Peninsula … [Read more...] about Woy Woy park land still up for sale
Gosford Bowling Club on borrowed time
Gosford Bowling Club, classified as community land, is to go through a process to change it to operational land, opening the way for council to sell it. At a media briefing today, the CEO David Farmer made it clear the council believes the land could be better utilised. And council doesn't want to own the land long term. The council will engage with the bowling club … [Read more...] about Gosford Bowling Club on borrowed time
Panel agrees to club renovations; rejects two other proposals
Two proposals were rejected and one approved at the Local Planning Panel meeting on August 10. The panel approved renovations to Everglades Country Club at Woy Woy. The panel rejected 45 Self Care Housing Units for Seniors and People with Disabilities proposed for 40 Bradys Gully Road, North Gosford. The panel rejected a dual occupancy at 23 Bangalow Street Ettalong … [Read more...] about Panel agrees to club renovations; rejects two other proposals
Help design Wyong palliative care unit
The Central Coast community is invited to contribute to the design of a new 12-bed Palliative Care Unit at Wyong Hospital, which will support people with a life limiting illness, their carers and families. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said community input into the design of the new unit was important to ensure it meets the needs of patients and their families. “The new … [Read more...] about Help design Wyong palliative care unit
CEO v Resident on due process
CEO David Farmer has outlined in a four page letter to IPART that he supports a change in methodology for rate pegging. "Overall, the proposed changes are a step in the right direction towards allowing councils to adequately increase their income from rates to support the increases in costs to provide services to the community," Mr Farmer said. "The proposed changes to the … [Read more...] about CEO v Resident on due process
