Council manages the Warnervale Airport situated on the Corner of Sparks road & Jack Grant Avenue, Warnervale.To maintain the safety requirements for aircraft landing and taking off from the airport, and area known as the Obstacle Limitation Surface (OLS) should ideally be maintained to ensure there is no encroachment of trees into the OLS.Council is responsible for maintaining the OLS requirements and has undertaken a tree pruning program (at northern end of the airport) to a achieve their required clearance 3 metres below the 3.3% gradientCouncil has engaged qualified contractors, Argonauts Tree Services to undertake the works which are due for completion in early June 2021 (weather permitting).Prior to undertaking the works Council engaged independent reports on threatened species, both fauna and flora, and developed an Environmental Management Plan to help govern the works .

Central Coast Council is celebrating our region’s passion for great food, wine and beer and amazing local produce with the inaugural Relish the Coast Food Festival, coming to Woy Woy town centre over 1 and 2 May 2021.Council Director Community and Recreation Services Julie Vaughan said the event will bring energy and vibrancy to the streets of Woy Woy over two unique days. “On Saturday 1 May, we will shine a spotlight on local restaurants as we invite locals and visitors to experience a taste of Woy Woy,” Ms Vaughan said. “Community members can explore our Woy Woy Food Map, which showcases fantastic local venues offering a variety of set menus and specials to enjoy. “It’s the perfect opportunity to sample some of the best eateries our region has to offer or uncover a hidden gem.”The fun continues on Sunday 2 May with Council’s ticketed Relish the Coast Food Festival at Woy Woy Oval from 12 to 4pm. “On Sunday, get your friends together and bring along a picnic mat for an afternoon of food and fun,” Ms Vaughan continued.“Enjoy fantastic live music and entertainment, check out the variety of food stalls on offer or head to the Six String Brewery pop-up beer and wine bar to sample some local drops.”  Council Administrator Dick Persson AM said the event aims to support Woy Woy’s vibrant hospitality scene and draw visitors to the Peninsula. “Relish the Coast is an opportunity to celebrate Woy Woy’s lively local eateries and draw residents and visitors alike to the town centre, providing a boost to the local economy. “After what has been a rough year for our local hospitality and event sectors due to COVID-restrictions, now is the perfect time for the community to get out and about to enjoy everything the Central Coast has to offer,” Mr Persson said.Entry to the Relish the Coast Long Picnic Lunch on Sunday 2 May is free, however spaces are limited and community members are required to secure a ticket in advance to secure their spot. Head to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and search ‘Relish the Coast’ to secure your space.  

Central Coast Council is developing a plan that will secure the Coast’s water supply for the future – the Central Coast Integrated Water Resource Plan – and is reaching out to the community for another round of consultation to help shape the plan. Council’s Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader said that due to the ongoing expansion and population growth of the Central Coast, our demand for water is also growing. “Our current infrastructure on the Coast can only supply us with a limited amount of water, so we need to address ways to grow our supply, to meet our future demand levels,” Mr Loader said. “We are investigating and considering nine different supply and demand option types, from dams and desalination through to turning our wastewater into safe and clean drinking water.“We have assessed these nine options across a range of key criteria, and through this process, we have developed five preliminary ‘portfolios’ – or groups of options – designed to meet our water needs into the future. “Community feedback on these preliminary portfolios will be used to refine the portfolios for further analysis, so we encourage everyone to jump online and participate in our survey and tell us which portfolios you support.”Once finalised, these portfolios will become a key component of the Integrated Water Resource Plan.Residents can fill out the survey by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com/waterplan. The survey closes on 2 May 2021. 

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My Final Report went to the Minister last week, as well as presented at an Extraordinary Council Meeting.I have recommended the Councillors not be allowed to return, and the September election be delayed allowing a public inquiry into the merger, particularly into what needs to be done to successfully complete it.It is pleasing that all seven local members of Parliament agree with this recommendation, although I suspect for quite different reasons.It is disappointing all seven continue to oppose any rate rise, even though they have all been briefed and I believe they understand there are no viable alternatives.At the time of writing I am unaware of what the Minister will do.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Dick Persson AM has today released his final report to the community following six months of steering Council out of their financial calamity.

The Terrigal Boardwalk and upgraded rockpool is now open providing a new attraction for locals and visitors and significantly improving access between The Haven and Terrigal Beach promenade.Central Coast Council Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer said the boardwalk and rockpool will deliver many social, health and economic benefits for our community.“The Terrigal Boardwalk and upgraded rockpool will deliver a great visitor drawcard to boost the region’s economy whilst providing a safe and inclusive space for social connection and to encourage active lifestyles,” Mr Farmer said.“This infrastructure provides a place where everyone can participate and enjoy this popular ocean front area.

Council’s region-wide plan to shape the future of parking on the Coast  Following a consideration of submissions and feedback provided by stakeholders and the community, Central Coast Council has adopted the Central Coast Car Parking Study and Implementation Plan (the Plan). The Plan provides Council with a solid framework to improve on the supply, management and overall quality of parking and transport services on the Central Coast. Council Administrator Dick Persson AM said the Plan - which has been shaped through community consultation including public exhibition, online surveys, parking interview surveys and business surveys - outlines specific actions to deliver additional parking options across the region. “We know that car parking is a significant issue of concern to the community and this Plan provides a consistent integrated approach across the LGA to meet the community’s car parking needs – not just now, but well into the future as the Central Coast’s population continues to grow,” Mr Persson said. “Council is committed to delivering essential infrastructure to create parking options and solutions that address the needs of residents, visitors and businesses.”  The Draft Central Coast Car Parking Study and Implementation Plan was publicly exhibited from 9 June to 6 July 2020 and 3 to 16 August 2020.