The State Government will clarify the costs and processes of councils de-almagation under new legislation introduced in Parliament this week. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig says the new legislation will remove a major roadblock to council de-amalgamations and ensure local democracy is enshrined in the decision-making process. The legislation will repeal the legally … [Read more...] about New law will make demerger “virtually impossible”
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Woy Woy peninsula rapidly becoming unliveable
The Woy Woy Peninsula is in crisis due to over-development and lack of tree canopy, says two local community groups. Both were responding to a NSW Parliamentary Committee into the planning system and the impacts of climate change on the environment and communities. One group says the Peninsula will rapidly become unsurvivable for both the community and the local environment … [Read more...] about Woy Woy peninsula rapidly becoming unliveable
New 60-room motel and facelift for the Elly
A redevelopment proposal for the Elanora Hotel at East Gosford has been submitted to Central Coast Council. The proposal involves demolition of the existing motel behind the pub to be replaced with a new three storey 60 room motel facing Brougham St as the screenshot below shows. The pub would be extended and refurbished, the bottle shop renewed and a new two level parking … [Read more...] about New 60-room motel and facelift for the Elly
Warnervale airport recommendation: upgrade to Code 2B standard
The Warnervale airport draft masterplan recommends widening the runway from 10 metres to 23 metres but keeping the length at 1200 metres. This would allow the airport to accommodate a wider array of aircraft up to an initial maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 10,000 kg. These include the four seat single engine Cessna 172; the eight seat Mahindra Airvans which is a utility … [Read more...] about Warnervale airport recommendation: upgrade to Code 2B standard
Eight storey building proposed for Terrigal
A developer wants planning guidelines changed for land on the corner of Terrigal Drive and Charles Kay Drive to increase the allowed building height from 8.5M to 32M. The developer also wants a cafe on the ground floor along with 42 - 50 units (two reports offer two different numbers of units) in the eight storey building. The application to Central Coast … [Read more...] about Eight storey building proposed for Terrigal
