The conference for NSW local government starts today, October 23, and is the reason why Central Coast Council’s October meeting was held two weeks’ early. Administrator Rik Hart is attending the conference which runs until 2pm Tuesday, October 24. (Council meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of the month but this month’s meeting was held on October 11.) On … [Read more...] about Councils in conference
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October 11 Highlights
Story to come: In the meantime, see the 13 facebooks stories that were posted on the evening as events unfolded. … [Read more...] about October 11 Highlights
Oct 11: Floodplain plan for Northern Lakes
The Northern Lakes Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMS and FRMP) is expected to be adopted at the October 11 meeting of Council-under-administration. Proposed actions in the plan include Improving the flood warning system. For example, the Toukley rain gauge could issue email/SMS alerts when rain triggers are reached. Culvert upgrades at Greenacre Avenue Lake … [Read more...] about Oct 11: Floodplain plan for Northern Lakes
Oct 11: floodplain plan for Empire Bay and Davistown
October 11 meeting, 2022 The Davistown and Empire Bay Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (FRMS and FRMP) is expected to be adopted at the October 11 meeting of Council-under-administration. The study includes recommendations for a Davistown foreshore barrier, an Empire Bay foreshore barrier, a review of evacuation centres, and sea wall construction guidelines. Another … [Read more...] about Oct 11: floodplain plan for Empire Bay and Davistown
Oct 11: Wamberal seawall specs up for adoption
"A significant number" of submissions opposed the seawall when Council publicly exhibited the draft Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection Structure (EDR) recently. But council says "a significant number" thought a protection solution was required and were supportive "in principle" of the design requirements. The draft EDR outline specific criteria for assessment of Wamberal … [Read more...] about Oct 11: Wamberal seawall specs up for adoption