Central Coast Council invites residents to participate in two community tree planting events, at Killcare Beach and Porters Creek Wyong, for National Tree Day, on Sunday 28 July 2024.Since its inception by Planet Ark in 1996, National Tree Day has become Australia’s largest tree planting event, with more than 26 million trees planted by over five million volunteers.Last year, the 2023 event planted over 2,000 trees across Killcare Beach and Porters Creek Wyong.

Central Coast Council has received $2,443,750 from the Australian and NSW Governments as part of the Community Local Infrastructure Recovery Program to improve access for Soldiers Beach and Jenny Dixon Beach.The works will replace or repair vehicle and pedestrian accesses that were damaged during the severe storms in 2021 and 2022, including:Extension of the stairs in front of the Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving ClubReplacement of the northern stairs at Soldiers BeachReplacement of the concrete vehicle access ramp at Soldiers BeachRepair of the Jenny Dixon Beach stairsEach of the four projects required detailed preliminary investigation work, designs, and approvals to ensure longevity before shovels could hit the ground.Soldiers Beach access worksCOMPLETE:

The Jenny Dixon Beach stair repair is now complete.

Community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Chain Valley Bay, Gwandalan, Mannering Park and Summerland Point are invited to apply for up to $30,000 in funding for projects and infrastructure that improve their communities.