August 2020

Council budgets $26 million for Peninsula projects

Just on $26 million has been budgeted by Central Coast Council for projects on the Peninsula over the next year.Of 54 projects totalling $25,957,202, more than $6.67 million of them are dependant on external funding…


Council approves $1.7 million of roadworks

Central Coast Council has approved $1.7 million of roadworks on the Peninsula over the next 12 month.It has also approved stabilisation and similar work totalling $804,000.Pavement renewal and road resurfacing on Patonga Dr has been…


Sewer and water projects to cost $670,000

Central Coast Council’s budget has provided $670,000 for sewer and water projects and another $180,000 for maintenance of Council assets on the Peninsula.The renovation of the Woy Woy Tip office to turn an existing unused…


Council announces start to wharf construction

Central Coast Council has announced the start of the main construction phase of the new Woy Woy Wharf, following its approval in the Council’s July 27 budget.The $5.6 million project is the largest of 54…


Council to spend $300,000 on Woy Woy town centre

A total of nearly $300,000 will be spent on Woy Woy town centre improvements by Central Coast Council this financial year. Tree surrounds will be installed at a cost of $192,150. Picnic shelters and tables…


Dune stabilisation to cost $200,000

Dune stabilisation at Umina, Ocean Beach and Ettalong will cost Central Coast Council $200,000 over the coming year.The council has also provided $100,000 for access to the same beaches.An upgrade to the Correa Bay boat…


Bays meeting fills all committee positions

A special general meeting held by The Bays Community Group has resulted in all positions on the committee being filled for the first time in a number of years.Ms Gwynneth Weir is new president of…


Peninsula contribution plans now on council website

The Peninsula’s seven developer contribution plans are now displayed on Central Coast Council’s website, following an audit of the council by the NSW Auditor-General.However, the Peninsula’s seven plans are likely to be superseded when the…


Lane between surf clubs to be primarily for pedestrians

A narrow lane which connects Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club at Ocean Beach Rd with Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club at Trafalgar Ave will become primarily a pedestrian thoroughfare, with changes costing $327,528.The…


Body found in search for missing man

A body was recovered in Bouddi National Park by police on Thursday, August 13, during a search for a man missing from Killcare.Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were looking for 61-year-old Mr Murray Deakin,…