Council to confirm alcohol-free zones

Central Coast Council plans to confirm alcohol-free zones in Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong, Pearl Beach and Patonga for another four years.

The proposal is on exhibition for public comment until Wednesday, July 3.

"The aim of an alcohol-free zone is to reduce alcohol-related crime, violence and anti-social behaviour in identified locations in order to help create a safer environment for the whole community," according to the council's consultation web page.

"An alcohol-free zone is only established in areas where there is sufficient evidence of irresponsible behaviour as a result of drinking.

"If warranted, new locations may be considered and proposed for implementation."

Anyone wanting to extend or establish an alcohol-free zone is advised to contact council's project officer Ms Madalaine Anderson in the first instance by email to infrastructureprojects@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or by telephoning Council on 4306 7900.

The zones proposed by council staff consist of public roads, car parks and footpaths,

"These zones will not restrict outdoor dining licences where Council approval has been granted."

Submissions may be made through the council's yourvoiceourcoast.com website.

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Website, 7 Jun 2024

Your Voice Our Coast

Tesch welcomes progress on Pelican Park playground

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has welcomed progress on the new pirate-themed upgrade at Pelican Park playground.

"I'm so glad to see this project close to finished after the community joined together with me to say no to the removal of the park in 2021.

"It will not be long now until the park is back in action for generations of families to come to enjoy."

Ms Tesch said the NSW Government joined Central Coast Council in funding "this new and improved Pelican Park".

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Social media, 3 Jun 2024

Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford