The 2018-19 Draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan including the budget (Plan) and draft Resourcing Strategy are among a suite of documents Central Coast Council has placed on exhibition for public comment.

Council’s Plan will deliver $561.5M in essential services and $199.8M in capital works in the priority areas, outlined in the first Community Strategic Plan (CSP) for the Central Coast – the road network; water and sewer service and infrastructure; protecting and enhancing the local environment, community facilities and open space and recreation.

Council Mayor Jane Smith said the draft Plan is the beginning of an evolving culture within Council that is more responsive to and better reflects community priorities and aspirations for the Central Coast in line with the CSP.

“This is our contract with the community,” Mayor Smith said.

“It details every project and initiative we will deliver over the next year with a strong focus on financial and environmental sustainability.

“We will be delivering just a small surplus - $64K – as we want to invest every dollar we can on delivering the services and infrastructure our growing community have told us they need, want and value.

Hundreds of projects are planned right across the Coast in the $199.8M capital works program. Major projects, to benefit the entire region, to be undertaken in the 2018-19 financial year include:

• $1.3M to deliver the Norah Head Masterplan and deliver key amenity upgrades in the key tourism area.
• $2.0M to construct the Mardi to Warnervale trunk water pipe
• $2.0M to upgrade the Sewer Pump Station at Woy Woy
• $1.8M to implement a shared pathway and footpath program
• $1.8M for a regional skate park and play space at Lake Munmorah
• $5.6M to upgrade Adcock Park at West Gosford
• $2.5M to finish construction of the Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex at Tuggerah

“Our community have identified their vision of where they want to see the Coast grow and be in ten years’ time.

“We want a smart, responsible, green and liveable Central Coast where everyone belongs.

“This draft Operational Plan outlines a clear promise to our community – a promise we look forward to delivering.”

 Budget Fast Facts

•  $561.54M operating income
• $561.47M operating expenditure
• $64k operating surplus before capital grants and contributions
• $48.39M million capital grants and contributions
• $199.78M capital works program

Council encourages the community to make submissions on these draft Plans. To view the draft Plan go to yourvoiceourcoast.com, Council libraries and offices at Wyong and Gosford. Submissions will be received up until 5pm Thursday 14 June 2018.