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14 Jul 2025
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Woy Woy waterfront cost blows out
'Significant population growth not projected,' says Wright
Road upgrade 'fit for future' increase in population
Support for Mary Mac's Place 'heartwarming'
St John's parish relinquishes bingo
Vietnam Veterans' memorial service at Ettalong
Works progress around putting green*
Outgoing president to take a break after 30 years*
Consider the communications brigade*
Changeover meeting features special presentations*
Umina Beach CWA to hold 'cookery how-to' day*
New board is 'experienced leadership team'*
Push bikes and trolleys found with help of scuba divers
Echidna attempts to cross busy Woy Woy road
Soup Kitchen Lunch to raise money for food pantries
Donation drive to support Escabags charity
Trees group hosts an early Tree Day project
Arboretum to hold monthly working bee
Guest judge at CWA cookery competition*
Helen Windsor dies*
Helicopters asked twice to airlift people injured in falls
Scuba Gym to hold masked ball
Produce swap at community garden*
Rotary is 'not just volunteering'*
Storytime at Umina library
Peninsula records 80 per cent of July average in a week
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Four dwellings proposed for Farnell Rd intersection
Council refuses three-unit townhouse development
Proposal to use former fruit market as fitness centre
Increase of 11,500 dwellings lacks planning, says PRA
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Roundabout upgrade not likely to relieve congestion
Council shade trees plan is good news
New train seats are like Holden bench seats
Preschool approvals dismantle planning process
Transparency, accuracy and honesty needed in future
Aged Care Act deferral adds to the pressure on services*
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Barbecue for cancer research and support
Health and well-being session held at Umina library
Local aged care executive retires after 30 years
Final year nursing students sought for graduate program
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Alba Tree celebrated at opening event
Pearl Beach artisans participate in 'Creative Journey'
'Amazing artwork' at the Bays Art Show
Crafts centre hold open days next weekend
Double bill at next folk club concert
Patchwork group members display progress on quilts*
Survivors Choir sings at aged care facility*
New theatre production starts next week
Help wanted at Coastal Twist Festival
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Boccia team places third on the Coast*
Bush tucker garden planted
College appears at dance festival
Ettalong students offered free dental care
Senior students have holiday practice exams
New format for academic reports explained
Parents urged to register for external assessments
Immersive cultural experiences for Naidoc Week*
Umina school launches parent portal*
Ettalong school to hold Rainbow Run on last day of term*
New school uniform introduced*
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SEU defeats Kanwal to stay at the top of the ladder
Everglades minor singles final contested
Semi-finals of handicap pairs played at Umina
Ettalong names Consistency winner
Cricket club seeks junior coaches*
Richard Grimmond awarded surf club life membership*
Club celebrates Hailey's 100 games*
Two-bowl triples to played at Mixed Kingfisher Carnival*
Two netball rep teams come third in State titles
Cricket club to hold working bee
Outrigger club holds awards night*
Rugby junior teams wear pink socks
Winter teams bridge event*
Soccer club holds RUOK charity round
Local sports grants available
Recognised with national surf life saving medal
Swans dominate game against Hawks*
Woy Woy places 21st in country swim championships
Tennis clubs combine for doubles gala day*
Social tennis celebrates Wimbledon*

Woy Woy waterfront cost blows out

Central Coast Council staff have told a council committee that the cost of redeveloping the Woy Woy waterfront is now estimated to be more than four times what was it was two years ago.

The $1.2 million cost two years ago has risen to a "preliminary cost estimate" of $5 million.

Staff gave a "high-level breakdown" in a report to the council's community and culture committee last Tuesday, July 8.

Redevelopment of the Anderson and Pelican Parks would cost $530,000.

The swimming pool enclosure redevelopment would cost $1.35 million.

Redevelopment of Memorial Park would cost $630,000.

The wetlands precinct would cost $880,000.

Lions Park redevelopment would cost $820,000.

"Preliminaries and contractor margin" are estimated at $900,000.

The original redevelopment costs of $1.2 million were to be paid from rates revenue.

The report states: "Council has secured $1 million grant from the NSW Government via the Community Assets Program, to upgrade the Woy Woy swimming enclosure with the works to be completed by June 2026."

It also states that the council's capital works program for the current financial year has allocated $589,879 for the Woy Woy Foreshore project.

The council's budget documents no longer list the source of capital works funding, but the absence of mention of a grant suggests this comes from rates-general revenue.

The report recommends that the detailed design phase of the project "develops a Foreshore Implementation Plan to identify timeframes and funding sources-opportunities, to develop the entire foreshore including budget allocation over the coming years".

The committee was told that the revised estimates resulted from the engagement of landscape architect consultant Moir Studio last year "to undertake design services for Woy Woy Foreshore".

The purpose was to finalise a concept design for the foreshore and to undertake a detailed design "to inform future development of the broader Woy Woy foreshore corridor".

It included a review of the 2022 draft Woy Woy Masterplan.

The Concept Design Report prepared by Moir Studio is for the Woy Woy foreshore only.

It contains a number of variations from the 2022 plan.

Two options have been prepared for Anderson Park.

"Option 1 proposes a passive green space with seating improvements to utilise the existing shade within the park.

"Option 2, a sculptural deck, is proposed as an iconic feature as an alternate option for consultation."

The design report proposes the closure of the eastern boat ramp, although it would still "be available to light watercraft that don't require towing by a vehicle", such as kayaks and dragon boats.

This would " improve public safety and avoid conflict between users of the park and use of the boat ramps".

The western boat ramp would be upgraded with a second pontoon.

Council staff commented: "The closure of the eastern boat ramp at Lions Park, may draw public concern during exhibition.

"In addition to upgrades of the western boat ramp at Lions Park, Council has upgraded the Koolewong boat ramp and car park, which is an east facing access point within a 3.5km catchment."

The design report also contained an alternate design for Anzac Memorial Park, with an "Avenue of Honour" and relocation of the cenotaph.

However, after taking heritage advice, "the current layout of the Memorial Park has been retained", with the need identified to prepare a Heritage Conservation Management Plan.

"Preparation of this plan is not included in the scope of this project and will require additional separate funding."

No changes were proposed to the Wetlands other than a raised boardwalk away from the roadside "to minimise desire lines through the wetland vegetation".

No major changes were proposed were proposed for Pelican Park, with access and amenity improvements included in the concept design.

The design report provided further detail for Woy Woy Baths including 3D renders and the location of a proposed new public amenities building.

Council staff also reported that "the project scope will now include the preparation of an Aboriginal Cultural Interpretation report, to be reference in the detailed design of the entire foreshore".

They recommended that the committee "recommends to Council that Council endorses the draft Woy Woy Foreshore Concept Design Report for the purpose of public exhibition for a 28-day period".





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