Minister for the Central Coast David Harris says he has serious concerns with Central Coast Counci’s approach to the development of the Wadalba East Precinct. He is meeting the Council tomorrow, Friday, August 4, seeking further information. Council received a State Government grant of $1.4M a year ago to fast track the development of the precinct which has the potential for … [Read more...] about “I have serious concerns” says Minister about Wadalba approach
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After years of planning, Wadalba East precinct faces new roadblock
Central Coast Council is rewriting a master plan for Wadalba East, slashing the number of potential homes in an urban release area that has been in the pipeline for 13 years. This is despite the original masterplan being signed off by Council and the Department of Planning when the rezoning was accepted. The new draft could make the project non viable, with more than 40 … [Read more...] about After years of planning, Wadalba East precinct faces new roadblock
Community thrilled with Ourimbah land win
The local community have a 1050 square metre parcel of land at 1A Jaques St Ourimbah returned to them for future community use after a ceremony on site this week. This land once housed a Nissen Hut community hall which was a World War Two period structure that The Ourimbah School of Arts in 1994 transferred to the University of Newcastle on the understanding that it would use … [Read more...] about Community thrilled with Ourimbah land win
New environment group meets Six Cities Commissioner
A new self-appointed Central Coast Environmental Advisory Committee has attended its first meeting with the Greater Cities Commissioner for the Central Coast, Robyn Parker, in what they describe as a positive step. The group formed recently in response to the proposed six city concept from Wollongong to Newcastle via three Sydney cities and the Central Coast making up the … [Read more...] about New environment group meets Six Cities Commissioner
Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
The next phase of the new state-of-the-art Mardi Water Treatment Plant has been locked in with the contract being awarded to Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd, Council said on Monday, July 24. The $82.5 million project will not only provide a "significant boost to jobs" but will help secure the region’s water future by providing up to 160 million litres of drinking water every … [Read more...] about Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues
