THE top end of the Central Coast has fared well in the council’s draft capital works program.
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Central Coast Council’s first integrated draft Operational Plan and Budget is scheduled to deliver $551 million in essential services and a record $208 million in capital works.
The draft plan is now on public exhibition.
About three-quarters of the $208-million capital spend will be in the key areas of roads, transport and drainage projects, water and sewer, and open space and recreation.
The new Budgewoi Ward - which takes in the northern parts of the Coast – will benefit from a $18,083,013 spend on capital works.
Only The Entrance Ward ($19,304,337) is allocated more in council’s capital works program.
Some $6 million has been allocated to Central Coast Airport, and $16.5 million to complete the Tuggerah Regional Sports Complex.
Among the projects in the Budgewoi Ward listed in the capital works program are: $90,000 for the village green precinct in Toukley; $80,000 for a toilet block refurbishment in Toukley; $110,000 for construction of a toilet block at Boat Harbour, Summerland Point; $91,200 for an upgrade and additions to Mannering Park Community Hall; and $178,920 to replace roof sheeting at Gorokan Community Centre.
Council administrator Ian Reynolds said the Operational Plan struck the right balance between delivering essential services and focus on big-picture regional projects.
“One of the key priorities for this new Central Coast Council is to build a solid foundation in preparation for the newly elected Council in September and we are well on the way,” Mr Reynolds said.
“Our finances are sound and strong. We have significant buying power and one of the biggest asset bases in the state.
“We are using this strong position to tackle our infrastructure backlog and deliver bumper investment in our local road network, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and water and sewer assets to secure our water supply into the future.”
Regionally significant capital projects earmarked for funding in the plan include $16.5 million to complete the Tuggerah Regional Sports Complex, $3.8 million to start construction of the Mardi to Warnervale Trunk Water pipeline, $2 million for Adcock Park upgrade, $1.5 million to progress the Performing Arts and Conference Centre and $600,000 to progress the Regional Library in Gosford.
The Budget is expected to produce a $1.9 million surplus.
“Everything we are doing is designed to improve the quality of life for our residents, while helping to create jobs and opportunities for our growing community,” Mr Reynolds said.
“I would encourage anyone interested in the future of the Central Coast to take a look at the plan and have their say.”
The draft plan can be viewed at both council offices, all library branches, or online at yourvoiceourcoast.com
Submissions can be made online at yourvoiceourcoast.com, via email at ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or post to PO Box 20 Wyong NSW 2259 or PO Box 21 Gosford NSW 2250.
- All submissions must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, June 13.