Lagoons not so good The 2024-25 State of the Beaches Report (SoBR) has rated 100% of Central Coast beaches as Good or Very Good – maintaining the same improved level as in the 2023-24 Report. The annual report gives a grading for each designated swim site from Very Good to Poor and is an indicator of suitability for swimming. This year, for the first time, 16 additional … [Read more...] about Our beaches are good or better, says Beachwatch
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Council admits four airport documents never made public
Central Coast Council has admitted it has four documents about projected costs for Warnervale Airport that have never been made public. At first council denied it had “records” that could be retrievable, but later said it did hold the information. The admission comes after a resident requested information about the projected costs and expected revenue that Council gave the … [Read more...] about Council admits four airport documents never made public
Endangered Charmhaven flower given emergency status
A native flower only found in the Charmhaven - Wyee area has been given emergency status as a critically endangered species. The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee says the flower is eligible to be listed as Critically Endangered as, in its opinion, it is subject to an immediate and significant threat of extinction. The Committee is an independent committee of … [Read more...] about Endangered Charmhaven flower given emergency status
Panel rejects seawall for three Wamberal Beach blocks
A plan for the construction of coastal protection works and stairs on private property at Wamberal Beach has been rejected by the Hunter Central Coast Planning Panel. It's not one of the Wamberal Protection Association's three seawall proposals to cover the whole Wamberal embayment but a smaller application to cover 85, 87 and 89 Ocean View Drive at Wamberal. It has been … [Read more...] about Panel rejects seawall for three Wamberal Beach blocks
C0mmunity invited to open day at new library
Gosford Regional Library will be open to the community on Saturday, September 6, at 9.30am, with Central Coast Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna and Council Library mascot, Parker the Platypus cutting the ribbon.. A range of free activities will be happening throughout the day, giving a taste of the on-going offerings of the new library which was officially opened on Friday, … [Read more...] about C0mmunity invited to open day at new library
