Issue 505

Alcohol-free zones are re-established

Existing alcohol-free zones across the Peninsula have been re-established following the October 12 meeting of Central Coast Council.No new locations or expansion of zones have been proposed.Nine submissions were received after the proposal was placed…


New proposal received for Ettalong site

A $5.4 million development has been proposed for 302, 306 and 308 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong, but documents outlining the extent of the proposal have not yet been uploaded to Council’s DA tracker.The application was…


Application to renovate Booker Bay marina

A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council on October 13 for renovations to a Booker Bay marina.The proposed development is for the existing Machans Marina at 5-7 Bilba Ave, Booker Bay.On the…


Water mostly good for swimming, says council report

Peninsula waterways are in good condition, according to a Central Coast Council State of the Environment report tabled at its September 28 meeting.The report stated that the natural waterways were exposed to pressures of population…


Path to be built at Pearl Beach?

An application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build a public pathway at Pearl Beach.The location of the pathway is shown as Pearl Parade and is indicated on the map as on the…


Application for two-lot subdivision

Central Coast Council has received a development application for a two-lot subdivision, dual occupancy and demolition of a dwelling in Umina.The total value of works proposed at 33 Paul St, Umina, is close to $870,000.The…


Umina to host women’s network meeting

Umina Beach is set to host its first Central Coast Community and Business Women’s Network meeting on October 28.The event is supported by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch, who said she could not wait…


Bridge club to seek review of community centre use

Brisbane Water Bridge Club will seek a meeting with Council staff to review the club’s arrangements for use of a room at the Peninsula Community Centre.The club was told by the community centre’s current leaseholder,…


Raffle held in lieu of Opera in the Arboretum

A raffle is being run to raise money for the Rotary Club of Woy Woy, in lieu of the club’s annual Opera in the Arboretum cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions.Club president Ms Joan Redmond said…


Ride to Work Day ride

The Central Coast Bicycle Users Group will hold a ride from Woy Woy to Gosford for Ride to Work Day on Wednesday, October 21.It will start near Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf in The Boulevarde.The group…