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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

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The May 27 meeting includes the MacMasters Beach Temporary Coastal Protection Works. The Environment and Planning Committee has recommended that Council; 1/ Notes the results of the community consultation (the majority didn’t want the protection works) but 2/ Requests the CEO include an action in the draft Open Coast Coastal Management Program for the construction of the … [Read more...] about MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

Civic reception for Mariners

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Central Coast Council will host a public Civic Reception for the A-League Women’s team at Mingara Event Centre from 5.45pm tomorrow Friday, May 23. This free event is open to all and offers fans the chance to come together and re-live the Mariners’ incredible A-League Women’s Championship win on Sunday 18 May. Mayor Lawrie McKinna said Council is thrilled to be recognising the … [Read more...] about Civic reception for Mariners

Kariong; Ettalong; Lake Munmorah; developments approved

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See below for two approvals from Land and Environment Court and one from the Regional Planning Panel.   1/ Ettalong to get five storey units An amended application to build a five-storey shop top development at 273-275 Ocean View Road, Ettalong has been approved in the Land and Environment Court (LEC). It will include two levels of basement car parking and 20 residential … [Read more...] about Kariong; Ettalong; Lake Munmorah; developments approved

FOGO is the focus

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Council staff have put forward a recommendation in response to a councillor-led proposal for expressions of interest for the development of Buttonderry Waste Management Facility.   The economic development committee met on April 1 and recommended the council call for a comprehensive briefing paper on Buttonderry with a view to seeking expressions of interest (EoI) for the … [Read more...] about FOGO is the focus

New Director of planning resigns

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Council has confirmed that the new Director of Environment and Planning has resigned. Dr Danielle Toase began her new role with Council on Monday April 14, only four days before Easter. In a statement released after the Easter break Council said: "After recently commencing with Central Coast Council, Dr Danielle Toase has elected to step down from her newly appointed role … [Read more...] about New Director of planning resigns