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Wheelchair converted to multi-purpose cart

A local aged care provider has converted an unused wheelchair into a multi-purpose cart.The cart has been used at Blue Wave Living in Woy Woy as a drinks trolley and as an ice-cream cart.“What started…


Construction certificate issued for three units

A construction certificate has been issued for a multi-dwelling housing development in Umina.The certificate has been issued for a three-unit development and demolition of the existing house at 22 South St, Umina.The development application was…


Elections to be held for Ettalong Diggers

Elections will be held this week for the board of Ettalong Diggers war memorial club.Four nominations were received, requiring a vote to be taken.Nominations were received from Eric Henry, Tommy McAuley, Michael Duffy and Kent…


Alcohol-free zones are re-established

Existing alcohol-free zones across the Peninsula have been re-established following the October 12 meeting of Central Coast Council.No new locations or expansion of zones have been proposed.Nine submissions were received after the proposal was placed…


Application to renovate Booker Bay marina

A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council on October 13 for renovations to a Booker Bay marina.The proposed development is for the existing Machans Marina at 5-7 Bilba Ave, Booker Bay.On the…


New proposal received for Ettalong site

A $5.4 million development has been proposed for 302, 306 and 308 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong, but documents outlining the extent of the proposal have not yet been uploaded to Council’s DA tracker.The application was…


Water mostly good for swimming, says council report

Peninsula waterways are in good condition, according to a Central Coast Council State of the Environment report tabled at its September 28 meeting.The report stated that the natural waterways were exposed to pressures of population…


Path to be built at Pearl Beach?

An application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to build a public pathway at Pearl Beach.The location of the pathway is shown as Pearl Parade and is indicated on the map as on the…


Application for two-lot subdivision

Central Coast Council has received a development application for a two-lot subdivision, dual occupancy and demolition of a dwelling in Umina.The total value of works proposed at 33 Paul St, Umina, is close to $870,000.The…


Umina to host women’s network meeting

Umina Beach is set to host its first Central Coast Community and Business Women’s Network meeting on October 28.The event is supported by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch, who said she could not wait…