Councillors prioritise $4M more roadwork for Peninsula

The three councillors for Gosford West ward, which covers the Peninsula, have proposed how an extra $4 million should be allocated for Council's road renewal program on the Peninsula.

Cr Belinda Neal, Cr Jane Smith and Cr Trent McWade prioritised work on Woy Woy Rd, Hillview St, Patonga Dr and Brisk St.

Work on The Esplanade, Connex Rd, Albion St and Ocean View Rd was already scheduled in the current three-year plan.

"Road renewal work will include resurfacing and rehabilitation, providing long-term solutions as part of the full life cycle of road maintenance and management," said Cr Belinda Neal.

"This road enhancement proposal will be put on exhibition for community comment.

"The additional $20million for the entire Coast to fast-track priority road renewals and will be included in the draft Delivery Program and 2025-26 Operational Plan that will be placed on public exhibition in May," she said.

"The proposed program for roads across the Coast has been based on Council's pavement management system in partnership with councillors and with insight from the community.

"Council will also continue to strongly advocate for more grant funding from the Australian and NSW governments to further improve our roads."

"We understand that the community want to be kept up-to-date on progress being made on road renewal works.

"In response to that, the Council is developing a new interactive online map which the community can access to see detail of scheduled road renewal works for each year over the coming 10 years.

"This initiative, available from July 1, will provide increased transparency to the community about what is being done during the Road Renewal Program."

Cr Neal said the general maintenance of roads would also continue, and residents should contact the councillors if particular roads needed attention.

SOURCE:

Media release, 3 Apr 2025

Belinda Neal, Central Coast Councillor

Shade trees group reaches 1000-tree milestone

The Grow Urban Shade Trees group has planted 1000 trees on the Peninsula.

The team of Ms Jan Deighton, Ms Jennifer Wilder, Ms Miriam McInnes, Ms Lesley Harvey and Ms Debbie Sunartha see the achievement as a significant milestone, proud of having a survival rate of over 90 per cent.

They have put the success down to all those people who have adopted and cared for a tree and to volunteers who have helped with watering.

"You are part of our success story," said member Ms Jen Wilder.

"We still have a long way to go in increasing canopy to mitigate the urban heat that is a serious concern for our health and liveability.

"We will continue to advocate for tree retention of mature trees, street tree planting and protection of wildlife habitat."

SOURCE:

Social media, 28 Mar 2025

Grow Urban Shade Trees