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A wild rabbit control program is set to take place across Greater Sydney Local Government Areas, including the Central Coast, on 2 March 2026.Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Central Coast Council is participating in the program to release the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV1-K5) — also known as Calicivirus — at seven locations on the Central Coast:Bush Street Reserve-Norah HeadKaragi PointShelly BeachUmina BeachDavistown ForeshoreWadalba Sporting Complex Ourimbah Football Club.At the same time, private landholders and other public land managers will release the virus across the region.Wild rabbits are Australia’s most destructive agricultural pest, causing severe competition for resources and land degradation.

Now that the sports lighting upgrade is complete at Harry Moore Oval, on Wednesday 18 February 2026 the resident eastern osprey and its nest is being relocated from the old timber lighting poles to the new light pole - designed specifically to support osprey nesting.Keen birdwatchers will be able to spot the osprey settling into its nest on the new pole, located in the southwestern corner of Field Two.Council recognises the importance of protecting local wildlife while delivering essential community infrastructure.

Central Coast Council will transition Gosford City Car Park (levels 1-5) and the Pay By Plate Parking Area (ground level) at 1 Baker Street, Gosford, to cashless payments only from 2 March 2026.The change forms part of the Smart Technology upgrade and reflects current customer behaviour, with only 2% of transactions made in cash.

Remediation works complete Remediation works at Gosford City Car Park to repair, maintain and extend the lifespan of this well used facility were completed in mid-December 2025.Gosford City Car Park (located at 1 Baker Street) is multi-level facility with 650 car spaces that provides both permanent and casual parking for city centre workers, residents and visitors to Gosford.