Central Coast Council will commence pro-active early flood mitigation works this month at The Entrance channel, establishing a pilot channel, in preparation for any significant weather events that may occur in the coming months.The timing for the works’ commencement follows the end of the 2024-2025 Little Tern breeding season at Karagi Point sand pit, with the last birds departing the site in early February.

We are commencing pro-active early flood mitigation works this month at The Entrance channel, establishing a pilot channel, in preparation for any significant weather events that may occur in the coming months.The pro-active management works on establishing the approximately 10 metre wide pilot channel will commence on 24 February, and will be similar to that created in 2024, which proved a key factor in minimising flood impact during heavy wet weather during autumn and winter.

Central Coast residents are being asked to temporarily hold off on disposing of paints and gas bottles through the Buttonderry Community Recycling Centre (CRC), following advice from the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), due to a recent fire at their contractor, Cleanaway, St Marys waste facility in Sydney.

Gosford Regional Gallery celebrates 25 years in 2025 and this year’s program of exhibitions and events is set to bring people together through art.Over the past 25 years the Gallery has held almost 500 exhibitions presenting artwork created by thousands of artists from all over the world.

Central Coast Council is excited to welcome a new line-up of local artists to the Gallery Container in the Toukley Village Green, as part of its Creative Spaces Program for 2024-25.Designed to foster innovation and creativity, the Gallery Container provides a vibrant space where local artists can exhibit their work, host workshops, give artist talks and showcase unique exhibitions throughout the year.

Role of the Access and Inclusion Reference GroupCentral Coast Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan sets out actions that Council will implement to enable people with disability to better access mainstream services, facilities and information to be able to fully participate in the community.The Access and Inclusion Reference Group enables ongoing genuine dialogue with the community and stakeholders to ensure the Disability Inclusion Plan actions remain current, contemporary and achieve outcomes of full community participation for people with disability.The members have been selected for their expertise in accessibility, communication, legislation, advocacy, and planning.The current Disability Inclusion Action Plan is nearing its final year, and we are required to engage with community and stakeholders to review the progress made of the current plan and commence engagement to development the new 4-year Plan.

A wild rabbit control program is set to take place across Greater Sydney Local Government Areas, including the Central Coast, on 3 March 2025.Led by Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Central Coast Council is participating in the program to release the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV1-K5) — also known as Calicivirus — at six locations:Bush Street, Norah HeadWadalba Community School and Wadalba Sporting Complex, WadalbaOurimbah United Football Club, OurimbahThe Arena, North Avoca Hunters Park, South End Park and/or Ficus Avenue Carpark Avoca BeachUmina Recreation Area, Umina BeachAt the same time, private landholders and other public land managers will release the virus across the region.Wild rabbits are Australia’s most destructive agricultural pest, causing severe competition for resources and land degradation.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Central Coast Seniors Festival, part of the NSW Seniors Festival, taking place from 3-16 March.

Central Coast Council’s Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre has been awarded the 2024 Newcastle Excellence in Building Award in the Public Buildings category (under $5 million).

Central Coast Council has offered a six-month seasonal booking to the Gosford Community Bowling Club to give the Club the opportunity to keep on bowling at the Club’s premises in Dane Drive Gosford after the expiry of the current lease of the site to Central Coast Leagues Club.The Gosford Bowling Club has been facing closure, following the end of their current arrangement with the Leagues Club.Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said that over the next six months, the Club will have the opportunity to develop a business plan and funding models which they can present to Council for consideration.