The new change room, shower and toilet facilities at the Peninsula Leisure Centre pool (Woy Woy) is now open – in time the busy holiday period.The facility now has:•  

September was Biodiversity Month, a time to recognise, explore and appreciate the extraordinary variety of life that flourishes on the Central Coast.

Have you noticed a sudden burst of shimmering colours out in the garden lately?

A journey of ecological renewal in the Australian landscape. One bright morning in the heart of the Aussie bush, a small group of volunteers gathered.

In the north of our Local Government Area, grows a cryptic and critically endangered species of ground orchid, the Wyong Sun Orchid (Thelymitra adorata).

Tranquillity Mintbush (Prostanthera askania) is a rare plant that is unique to the Central Coast.

Team Leader UpdateAs we near the end of another year for our Environmental Volunteer Program I’d like to say thank you to all of you, our amazing Environmental Volunteers, for the incredible work that you all do on your sites throughout the year.

What you need to knowCentral Coast Council offices will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026 (inclusive), reopening Monday 5 January 2026.During this time:some services will close completelyothers will reopen at different timessome will operate as usual or with adjusted hours.Explore full details on each service below. 

Central Coast Council hosted an afternoon tea on Tuesday 9 December to recognise 53 local groups recently awarded funding through the annual Community Grants Program.The program plays a vital role in building a stronger, more connected community by enabling local organisations to bring meaningful projects and events to life.Council’s Community Grants Program comprises three key streams:•  

Central Coast Council has taken a landmark step in the region’s development by resolving to accept the largest contract in its history for the major capital upgrade of the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).Council will formalise tender arrangements, valued at just over $144 million, with B.M.D Constructions Pty Ltd, marking this as a significant advance in Council’s future sewer infrastructure works.The upgrade will increase Charmhaven STP’s capacity to serve up to 75,000 Equivalent Persons (EP), with the provisions for additional growth to 150,000 EP, while supporting the health of local waterways and addressing existing challenges related to pollutant discharges.Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna highlighted the importance of the project for the region’s long-term needs.“This resolution marks the largest contract ever awarded by Central Coast Council and ensures the reliable delivery of essential services both now, and into the future, as our community continues to grow,” Mayor McKinna said.“This project also provides a boost for local businesses and industry, with requirements for approximately 20% of the contract value to be delivered through local suppliers and contractors.”Water and Sewer Director, Jamie Loader said the upgrade ensures Charmhaven STP will meet compliance expectations now and into the future.“The significant upgrade to Charmhaven STP will address urgent operational, environmental, and regulatory risks, with robust risk management and oversight throughout the processes, ensuring we meet the current and future needs of our Central Coast community,” Mr Loader said.The project will be funded through Council’s long-term financial plan and will be supported by future revenue under the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) pricing determination.Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2026 and is expected to be completed by June 2028.