From a new community centre and children’s playspace to upgraded aquatic centre surrounds and improved public spaces, Central Coast Council is asking the community to help shape the future of Toukley through the Toukley Community Facilities Masterplan, now on public exhibition.

The draft masterplan sets out a coordinated long-term vision for the area between Heador Street and Ray Street, transforming it into a vibrant, accessible hub for sport, recreation, events and community services.

Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the draft masterplan provides a clear framework for staged delivery as funding becomes available.

“This plan brings together a range of facilities and upgrades in one coordinated vision, ensuring every improvement works together to create a functional and accessible precinct,” Ms Smith said.

“It builds on earlier stakeholder engagement with the Toukley Neighbourhood Centre, Toukley Tennis Club and Toukley Lions Club, and responds to site constraints, community needs and projected growth. 

“Community feedback at this stage will help refine the concept before we move into detailed design phases for individual elements.”

Key features in the concept include:

• a new 850m² community centre
• children’s playspace and interactive water play
• picnic and event lawns, shelters and BBQ areas
• a multi-purpose court and skate plaza
• improved parking, access and pathways
• plaza areas and upgraded surrounds to the Aquatic Centre
• expanded childcare facilities
• retained tennis courts and upgraded amenities.

Central Coast Council Acting Mayor, Doug Eaton OAM said community input will be key to shaping the final masterplan.

“Toukley has always had a strong community spirit and this precinct is right at the heart of it,” Acting Mayor Eaton said.

“This is your chance to help shape a space that brings people together, from sport and recreation to family activities and community events. 

“Whether you grew up playing tennis here, take your children to the aquatic centre or simply enjoy picnics on the lawn, your ideas can help make sure this area remains a vibrant focal point for generations to come.”

The masterplan is unfunded at this stage and proposed to be delivered in stages over a number of years, subject to available funding from developer contributions and grants.

Feedback can be provided via an online survey at yourvoiceourcoast.com or in person at a pop-up session from 11am to 1pm on Monday 8 September at Toukley Aquatic Centre. Public exhibition closes Thursday 25 September 2025.

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