Central Coast Council this week brought together more than 100 industry leaders, government representatives, and community stakeholders at Gosford Regional Library for a forum focused on shaping the region’s future.

Council shared updates on key projects including the Development Assessment Improvement Project, Road Renewal Program, 10-year infrastructure pipeline, Coastal Management Program, and Employment Lands Strategy. The forum also outlined Council’s commitment to streamlining development assessment and fostering collaboration.

Council Acting Mayor, John Mouland said the forum provided a positive step toward strengthening collaboration between industry, Council and the State Government to better support the Central Coast community. 

“This forum was focused on addressing the key challenges in our region, in particular housing affordability, infrastructure growth, local job support and protecting the Central Coast’s unique environment,” Acting Mayor Mouland said.

“Housing affordability remains a top priority for Council and we know it requires a united approach.

“I am pleased with the progress we’ve made so far and recognise that meaningful change takes time, and we still have a long way to go. The insights shared at the forum will help guide our next steps and ensure we continue delivering lasting outcomes for our residents and businesses.”

Central Coast Council Councillor and Chair of the Environment and Planning Committee, Doug Eaton OAM said a key to ensuring success for the region is that we are connecting with the right people. 

“It’s encouraging to see such strong engagement from all sectors. Council’s focus on collaboration is exactly what our region needs to unlock new opportunities and deliver better outcomes for residents and businesses,” Councillor Eaton said.

Council Director Environment and Planning, Luke Nicholls, said the forum is just the beginning to improve development assessment processes to support sustainable growth for the Central Coast.

“Today’s forum demonstrated a commitment to further action. The ongoing dialogue between Council and industry supports sharing of expertise and knowledge to help solve industry challenges,” Mr Nicholls said. 

“We look forward to continuing this collaboration with industry and other stakeholders to streamline our development assessment system and processes.”

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Image caption L-R:  Panel members - Acting Mayor John Mouland, Managing Director Aubrey Brown Lawyers Anna Cruckshank, Regional Director for Hunter and Central Coast Property Council Nuatali Nelmes and Planning and Development Manager Space Urban, BORG Mark Daniels,.

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