Central Coast Council’s bi-annual Water and Sewer Delivery Plan Progress Report (January–June 2024) and Annual Water and Sewer Performance Report 2023-2024 are now available on Council’s website, providing detailed results and insights across areas of accountability, customer engagement and asset management. Council's Director Water and Sewer, Danielle Hargreaves said that the reports highlight progress at the halfway point in Council's four-year Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) pricing determination, which concludes in June 2026.“This is a significant reporting milestone midway during our current Determination.

A children’s picture book, developed by Central Coast Council, to promote respectful relationships and break down gendered stereotypes of traditional roles within the home, will be launched at a special event in Kibble Park on 5 December 2024.The launch of ‘Every Day I Like to Play’ on Thursday 5 December, coincides with the annual ‘16 days of Activism against gender-based violence’ campaign.Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith, said Council works with the local Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee (CCDVC), a community group aiming to prevent, reduce and eliminate domestic and family violence, through education, awareness, advocacy and community engagement.‘We work with our community to help address a range of social and health issues that impact everyone, including domestic violence.“During 2023 and 2024, Council worked with the CCDV Committee to develop the children’s book.

On Thursday 21st November, museums, galleries, and Aboriginal cultural organisations from across New South Wales gathered at Paddington Town Hall to celebrate the announcement of the 2024 IMAGinE Awards.

Now in its ninth year, Central Coast Council’s annual Lakes Festival has established itself as an iconic event, drawing over 20,000 attendees. Spanning 10 days in November, this year’s event was Council’s biggest program yet, proudly showcasing and celebrating the region’s magnificent waterways to locals and travellers alike. Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the festival not only brought the community together but also injected an estimated $6.5million into the local economy.“Big events like this are a driving force for our local economy, creating jobs and providing a significant boost to local businesses,” Ms Smith said. Significantly, The Lakes Festival also completed the national Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard with Ecotourism Australia, demonstrating Council’s commitment to sustainability. Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna acknowledged this significant achievement.“I want to congratulate the effort from community members, local business and our Council staff that went into ensuring this year’s Lakes Festival was a resounding success.”“With over 40 individual events, including kayaking adventures, sand sculpting, yoga by the lake, comedy nights, beach sports, fun run, theatrical performances, arts and crafts, cinema under the stars, live music and more – the festival had something for everyone.“We are grateful to all the organisations and individuals who collaborated with us to deliver a variety of fun and educational activities in 14 different locations across the Central Coast.”Council’s calendar is always packed full of events for all ages and interests.

Central Coast Council is thrilled to announce the launch of the Girls in the Game program, a multi-year initiative to enhance the participation and retention of women and girls in sports and physical activities across the region.

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.

Central Coast Council has 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.

With summer fast approaching, Central Coast Council is reminding residents that it’s never too late to learn to swim with SwimSAFER Week promoting safe swim practices from 18-24 November.SwimSAFER Week is a dedicated initiative that Council’s Learn to Swim Schools support in partnership with Swim Australia and AUSTSWIM every year, helping children and adults to build essential water safety skills to be confident in the water.Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said learning to swim is a fundamental preventative measure to ensure safety for our community in and around pools, beaches, and our local waterways.

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, chosen from thousands of entries nationwide, illustrates the essential connection between the health of our waterways and the quality of our drinking water.Council Director Water and Sewer, Danielle Hargreaves said the poster is an inspired expression of Council’s water conservation and sustainability themes.“The National Water Week Annual Poster Competition inspires young people to have a greater awareness of our precious water resource.