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Mardi treatment plant upgrade continues

July 25, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

  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

Dog breeding decision on August 3

July 21, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

Residents and the organisation Animal Liberation are lining up to speak when a dog breeding facility development modification goes to the Local Planning Panel on August 3. The Planning Panel has agreed to allow speakers five minutes instead of the usual three but it refused a request for ten minutes for an organisation such as Animal Liberation to speak. The panel allows an … [Read more...] about Dog breeding decision on August 3

Apprenticeships open now to start with Council in 2024

July 17, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

How's school going? Council is advertising now for nine people to start as 1st year apprentices next year. "The Central Coast Council apprenticeship program requires successful applicants to enter a training contract for four years commencing in January 2024," the Council ad says. "Apprentices will be provided with individual training plans and are required to undertake … [Read more...] about Apprenticeships open now to start with Council in 2024

Sports Council calls junior grounds increase “unconscionable”

July 14, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The Central Coast Sports Council has labelled as “unconscionable” Central Coast Council’s decision to reduce a subsidy for junior sport’s ground fees. The Sports Council said it was disappointed that it did not have the support of council on the matter with the current cost of living families are facing. The council has reduced by 50 per cent the subsidy it gives junior sports … [Read more...] about Sports Council calls junior grounds increase “unconscionable”

Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park

July 14, 2023 by Merilyn Vale

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park, tomorrow, Saturday 15 July. The 9.8-hectare burn south-west of Mount Bouddi will reduce naturally accumulated fuel loads in the park to protect nearby residential areas in Bensville, MacMasters Beach and Killcare Heights. The burn is scheduled to begin … [Read more...] about Hazard reduction burn in Bouddi National Park

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Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

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Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

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Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

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