Central Coast Council has launched its Key Enabling Projects 2025:

Following safety concerns and community feedback, the Ettalong Foreshore Boat Ramp at the end of Kourung Avenue will close from Monday December 2, 2024. Central Coast Council’s decision to close the boat ramp follows numerous safety concerns raised by residents, NSW Police, Transport for NSW - Maritime, local MPs, and Council staff regarding vehicle congestion, illegal parking, and potential hazards to the public from towing vehicles on the busy beach area. Closing the boat ramp complements Maritime’s recent changes in this area, making a safer environment for swimmers, families, and beachgoers at Ettalong Foreshore.

We have an exciting opportunity for our community to shape the design of Karagi Point Reserve, which is due for renewal in 2025-2026.The Karagi Point Reserve in Hutton Rd, The Entrance North, includes a car park, foreshore and playspace, which is nearing its end-of-life.

You’ve told us that roads matter and we’re listening.Our road crews have filled over 28,927 potholes this financial year, that’s an extra 7,224 than this time last year.There’s still work to be done.Our crews are on the roads every week to inspect, record defects and undertake basic pothole filing (as the first level of maintenance to keep the roads open and safe).

MacMasters Beach is subject to increasingly severe erosion risks, making it a priority for action in Council’s Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (2017).We have prepared a draft design for protection works at the southern end of the beach.

Central Coast Council is thrilled to announce that Woodport Public School student, Autumn was recently named the National Winner in the Year 3–4 category of the National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition.Autumn’s winning artwork was chosen from thousands of entries nationwide and illustrates the essential connection between the health of our waterways and the quality of our drinking water.The National Water Week Annual Poster Competition inspires young people to have a greater awareness of our precious water resource.

The 2023-2024 State of the Beaches Report has rated 100% of Central Coast beaches as Good or Very Good – a improvement on the 2022-2023 Report.Significantly Terrigal Beach has improved to Good after three years of a Poor rating, which is a great result.The annual report gives a grading for each designated swim site from Very Good to Poor and is an indicator of suitability for swimming.

The Garage Sale Trail is returning to the Central Coast over two big weekends in November, offering Coasties a unique opportunity to declutter, discover and save.

 Mooney Mooney public toilets (located at Deerubbun Reserve off Peats Ferry Rd – left hand side if travelling northbound) are temporarily closed due to an unplanned service outage.Portable toilets will be provided on site from late Friday afternoon until the issue is resolved. We apologise for the inconvenience. We will provide updates on our Facebook channel.

Construction is underway to build new sport amenities buildings at Buff Point and Halekulani Ovals.Both of the new sports building will have significantly improved facilities and accessibility.These buildings are not just bricks and mortar to our local community - quality sports amenities building support local sports communities, encourage active and healthy lifestyles and create opportunities for important social connections.Find out more on each build and view designs: Buff Point Oval sports amenities building construction Halekulani Oval sports amenities building construction