Central Coast Council moves to 'correct the record' over information given to mayor then shared with media during flood

By David Stewart
Updated February 22 2020 - 3:56pm, first published 3:30pm
MAYOR: Cr Lisa Matthews was given incorrect information by council staff which she then passed on to the media after the recent floods on the Central Coast. Picture: Supplied
MAYOR: Cr Lisa Matthews was given incorrect information by council staff which she then passed on to the media after the recent floods on the Central Coast. Picture: Supplied

Central Coast Council's assertion that it needed state government approval to open a second channel opening at The Entrance to release floodwaters from Tuggerah Lakes was incorrect.

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