Central Coast Council has committed a further $1.75million to the final stage of works in the overall road upgrade project for Tumbi Creek Road at a total cost of $3.9million.The final stage of the project is focused on the 600 metre section of Tumbi Creek Road from the Wyong Road intersection through to the Gregory Street roundabout and will provide traffic calming and improved access for motorists and pedestrians.Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff said the multifaceted project includes a drainage upgrade, kerb and guttering, a roundabout, two raised intersections, new road pavement, and a new footpath and shared path.“This project will not only calm traffic but make it much easier for motorists to get into and out of businesses and homes on Tumbi Creek Road,” Mr Bolgoff said.“The new 600 metre footpath on the western side of Tumbi Creek Road and the shared path on the eastern side will make the area safer and more appealing for pedestrians and cyclists.”Mayor Jane Smith said the project would deliver significant benefits to motorists and pedestrians who use this busy Central Coast road.“This major upgrade will make this section of Tumbi Creek Road safer and much easier to navigate,” Mayor Smith said.“The new footpath and shared path will be most welcome to residents and visitors to the area.“Our community want to see better roads, footpaths, bike paths and shared paths and we are committed to delivering this important infrastructure, which includes a vibrant active transport network.”The project will be completed by late 2018, weather permitting.

New Chief Executive Officer presides over first Council meetingNew CEO Gary Murphy was officially welcomed to the Central Coast by a unanimous vote at tonight’s Council meeting.Mr Murphy has been in the role for just over a week taking over from Acting CEO Brian Glendenning.Mayor Jane Smith said Mr Murphy’s had the full support of the Council and leadership and his extensive experience and passion for community made him the ideal choice to lead the Central Coast.“We need an experienced CEO who will deliver stability and certainty for the Coast and we have found that.“I look forward to working with Gary and delivering our first ever Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast.“I think Brian and the entire leadership team for their outstanding leadership as we have transitioned to this period of the elected Council and a new CEO.”Mr Murphy is in the process of relocating to the Central Coast and has signed a five year contract.Rescission motion lost again in respect to the Aviation Hub Masterplan for Central Coast AirportA motion to rescind the 27 November 2017 Council resolution to suspend works at Central Coast Airport and divert funds to other employment generating projects has been lost for the second time.The original resolution, which still stands, reallocates $6 million from the Airport to an employment generating strategy for the north of the Coast.Mayor Jane Smith said Council remain steadfast in its view that better value for money for residents would be found beyond the airport.“Council must take the lead in advocating for its residents and making the right investment that will create the jobs the Coast needs now and as it continues to grow,” Mayor Smith said.‘There are other options for employment generation projects beyond the Airport that can and must be explored.”“The time for debate on the airport is over.“We now have our first ever Community Strategic Plan and the Operational Plan for the Coast and it is those Plans we must focus on delivering.

Central Coast Council is celebrating the announcement today by Education Minister Simon Birmingham and Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks MP, pledging $32.5 million for a world-class medical school and research institute at Gosford Hospital.Modelled on facilities at leading American and English universities, the $72.5 million Central Coast Medical School and Research Institute will become a landmark project for the Central Coast, after the University of Newcastle and the NSW Government previously each pledged $20 million for the facility.Central Coast Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said a state-of-the-art facility such as this will be a major catalyst for the further revitalisation of the Gosford CBD and deliver enormous benefits for the entire region.“This is a real win-win for our community – it will create more local jobs and deliver better health services across the Coast,” Mr.

Central Coast Council is calling on residents to take the pledge to drive safely on Friday 27 May by signing a giant inflatable car as part of the National Fatality Free Friday campaign.The aim of Fatality Free Friday is to achieve zero deaths on Australian roads for just one day.The inflatable car will be set up at Council’s Wyong office this Friday 20 May for the public to come along and sign in person.Council’s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, will be signing the car and is urging other drivers to take the pledge too.“I can’t stress enough how important it is to keep safety at the front of your mind at all times while driving,” Mr Reynolds said.“Sending a text message or speeding because you’re running late is just not worth your life.“I think a Fatality Free Friday is a realistic target and I encourage everyone on the Coast to take the pledge to drive safely next Friday and every other day.“We are asking people to consciously think about their driving behaviour and stay safe on our roads.”Council’s Road Safety Officer, Ms Kate Keogh, said Fatality Free Friday is about raising awareness of road safety.“The number of lives lost on NSW is already much higher than last year with 154 fatalities on NSW roads compared to this time last year when it was 119,” Ms Keogh said“The blow-up car always creates a lot of interest in the community and gets people thinking more about safety to help better decision making on the road.“Distractions like texting seem so ordinary but illegal phone use is now a significant contributor to car crashes.“Other behaviours that lead to fatal and serious injury crashes are speeding, drink driving, not wearing a seatbelt and fatigue.“Just like this year’s theme says, the keys to road safety are in your hands.”If residents can’t get along to sign the car in person they can sign the pledge online at www.fatalityfreefriday.com

Central Coast Council is proud to mark International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Wednesday 3 December.