Central Coast Council is inviting the community to give feedback on the Draft Hardys Bay Foreshore Masterplan. Developed in collaboration with the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association and local residents, the masterplan sets out a long-term vision to improve access, safety and environmental integrity of the foreshore. Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the plan was developed in … [Read more...] about Community consultation open for Hardys Bay Foreshore
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Sand nourishment plan outlined
The Open Coast Coastal Management Plan is back on public exhibition until the end of March. Councillors were briefed on the updates at a committee meeting earlier this week. You can see and hear the staff explain next steps in potential sand nourishment for Wamberal and The Entrance North in the first 30 minutes of the meeting. Watch that on youtube: the March 3 planning … [Read more...] about Sand nourishment plan outlined
What we want for our beaches
More dogs on beaches v more rangers to get rid of dogs on beaches. More shade trees. Rubbish bins. These comments appear to be the common ones on Council-under-administration’s interactive map seeking feedback on its proposed Coastal Management Program (CMP). Wamberal Beach has attracted the most comments so far with the proposed Wamberal seawall a hot … [Read more...] about What we want for our beaches
New guidelines for coastal development
The NSW Government has released new Coastal Design Guidelines to "protect and enhance" the state’s waterways, coast, and estuaries. The Central Coast has about 80 kilometres of coastline - from Patonga in the South to Budgewoi Beach; Tuggerah Lakes, Brisbane Water and numerous lagoons, rivers and wetlands. The guidelines provide advice for councils, developers and other … [Read more...] about New guidelines for coastal development
Help tackle the complex issue of Tuggerah Lakes wrack
Expressions of interest close at 5pm this Sunday, June 4, for people looking to get involved in the future of the Tuggerah Lakes. A community and stakeholder reference group will help develop a new Tuggerah Lakes Wrack Management Strategy - as part of the development of the Tuggerah Lakes Coastal Management Program. Wrack is aquatic plant and vegetation material, including … [Read more...] about Help tackle the complex issue of Tuggerah Lakes wrack
