Central Coast Council says it has achieved a significant financial turnaround and is working towards a strong long term financially sustainable position, after tabling the draft financial report for the 2021-22 financial report at the September 27 council-under-administration meeting. Also tabled was the August 2022 financial report. Council’s CEO David Farmer said the … [Read more...] about Draft financials show the turnaround
Council Meetings
Ratepayers increase coffers by almost $50M
During August, Council’s total cash and investments increased by $49.11M from $629.02M to $678.13M. The increase during August was primarily due to Annual Rates levied during July with first instalment received in August 2022. The rates update is part of the Council's financial statements which will be tabled at the September 27 meeting. … [Read more...] about Ratepayers increase coffers by almost $50M
Regional Library held up by delays in approval
Council has to recalibrate its capital works budget because the Department of Planning and Environment has yet to approve Council's development application for the library.Council will move $9.1M from this year's capital works into next financial year.To use council's words: "This is attributable to rephasing of the Gosford Regional Library project to reflect delays in receipt … [Read more...] about Regional Library held up by delays in approval
September 27 meeting: Gosford waterfront
The latest ideas for Gosford Waterfront and stadium precinct include: One option only for the public to see Gosford Bowling Club replaced with a hotel A round “public building” beside Drifters where the public wharf is now. (Is this where we will play two-up on Anzac Day?) Five multi storey buildings jutting into Brisbane Water between the wharf and the railway line. These … [Read more...] about September 27 meeting: Gosford waterfront
Bakali Rd, Forresters Beach starts a new chapter
Council has adopted an amendment to its brand new Central Coast Development Control Plan 2022 - probably the first of many over the coming years. Bakali Road, Forresters Beach, now has its own chaper. The chapter for land bounded by 137-145 Bakali Road and 925-993 The Entrance Road, (Central Coast Highway) provides guidance to the future development of the land in terms of … [Read more...] about Bakali Rd, Forresters Beach starts a new chapter