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30/01/2025Central Coast Council is upgrading lighting at the Wilson Road multi-storey car park in Terrigal from Monday 3 February 2025, with an anticipated completion date of May 2025. This project aims to ensure the car park lighting meets Australian standards for pedestrian and motorist safety.
Several lights, particularly on the roof, have reached their end of life. Council is committed to enhancing public safety within the car park and surrounding areas by replacing these lights.
The works will take place between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. While some areas within and around the car park may experience temporary closures during this period, the project has been carefully planned to minimise disruption, especially during the peak summer months. There will be no impact to parking over weekends, and minimal impact midweek by working on small sections at a time.
To balance safety with the impact on neighbouring residents, Council has opted for energy-efficient LED lighting. This provides more direct light and reduces light spill into surrounding areas. Once completed, the upgraded lighting will not only improve safety within the car park but also contribute to a safer and more welcoming community.
Works timeline:
- 3-21 February (Levels 1 - 3) - completed
- 3-14 March (Level 4/rooftop)
- 30 April – Upgrade of LED Lighting at entrance to car park over pedestrian crossing and footpath (this includes post replacement)
Important note:
As part of the lighting upgrade, the immediate road area outside the residents' parking garage will be partially closed on 30 April 2025 from 7am to 4pm. This portion of the project involves replacing the existing light posts and upgrading the LED lighting over the pedestrian crossing and footpath at the entrance to the car park.
Access and egress to the residents' parking garage will be maintained throughout the day under a specially designed and approved Traffic Management Plan. The plan will include designated detours and on-site staff to ensure minimal impact on residents and to maintain access for emergency services.
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Council has considered how new lighting will impact nearby residents and made the decision to use LED lights. LED lights are designed to be directional, which means that the light is focused on the intended area and not wasted. This will ensure the car park is safe while also reducing unnecessary light pollution in surrounding areas. Additionally, Council will investigate the possibility of dimming the lights when inactive.
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Some areas within and around the car park will be temporarily closed during this period, but the project has been carefully planned to minimise disruption over the busy summer months.
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Council is not the appropriate regulatory authority to manage anti-social behaviour and is therefore unable to help with this matter. Anti-social behaviour should be referred to the appropriate authority, which is NSW Police. More details are available at https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/safety_and_prevention
Police contact details:
- All emergencies – call Triple Zero (000)
- Non-emergency – call the police assistance line 131 444
- https://portal.police.nsw.gov.au
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Council takes reports of anti-social behaviour in the car park seriously and has implemented measures to address the issue. These include automated rooftop closures after hours, speed humps, a full CCTV system linked to Gosford Police Station and multiple daily security patrols during high-risk times.
While security does not provide round-the-clock coverage, illegal conduct must be reported directly to the police, available 24/7. Council also collaborates with police for high-visibility patrols and files reports for incidents captured on CCTV. However, as a public space, law enforcement remains the responsibility of the police.