Tag: central coast council
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OLD GOLD: HOW SANDSTONE AND STORIES COULD HELP REFRESH GOSFORD
Big money and big plans have been put forward for the renewal of Gosford’s rundown city centre. But when it comes to revitalising the CBD, Central Coast Council wants us to take a look back in time.
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TERRIGAL BOARDWALK PLANS ON HOLD FOR ENGINEER VISIT
Central Coast Council has put the Terrigal boardwalk project on hold until engineers can examine the site. It had been asked to consider matching $2.9 million in state funding for the stretch, linking the Haven to Terrigal Beach on Monday night. Planned upgrades to make the nearby rockpools safer will proceed as planned, with the…
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HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY RECEIVES TICK OF APPROVAL
Central Coast Council is pushing forward with plans to ease housing stress in the area. It’s endorsed a series of strategies to help those struggling to pay the rent, but which suburbs will be the focus still remains unclear.
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL TARGETS PLASTIC
There could be a shake-up for parties and events held on Central Coast Council land, as the local government seeks to curb plastic waste. Its draft plan to tackle the issue has this week been given the tick of approval to be sent out for comment.
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AVOCA BEACH PICTURE THEATRE REVAMP CLOSE
The owners of the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre will forge ahead with the facility’s contentious upgrade. Last night, Central Coast Council approved changes to the redevelopment.
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WATCHDOG RECOMMENDS COAST WATER BILL CUTS
Central Coast homeowners could soon save hundreds of dollars on their water bills. Pricing watchdog, IPART, has recommended a price drop of around $330 a year for the Gosford area starting from July. Wyong households would be spared an average of $150 a year under the draft plan. It’s expected the policy would cut council…
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CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL TO EXHIBIT DRAFT BUDGET
Central Coast Council has reported a deficit of more than $7 million, ahead of its draft budget release next month. It says rising electricity costs and other essential services are to blame. Next financial year, Council will have a maximum $791 million to spend. While more than $223 million will go towards capital works, including…
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COUNCIL CALLS FOR EXTRA FUNDING AFTER SNOWY HYDRO STOUSH
With the state election just eight days away, the Central Coast Council is pushing for more funding. The Mayor adamant the region’s being shortchanged by changes the Snowy Hydro Legacy fund.
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WATER RESTRICTION CHANGES FOR CENTRAL COAST
The Central Coast could be thrust into water restrictions, sooner rather than later. It comes as council has this week decided to tighten the trigger for stage one.
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COUNCIL LOBBYING FOR GAS TESTING CONSULTATION
Central Coast Council has again signalled offshore gas and oil exploration is not welcome, amid fears it could damage the marine environment. Staff will now fight for us to have our say, on an exploration permit, in our own backyard, instead of having to travel out of the region.