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18/12/2024Central Coast Council has successfully upgraded two out of four amenity buildings along the popular 3.5km Long Jetty foreshore pathway. The buildings, located on Archbold Road and Gladstan Avenue, were nearing the end of their lifespan and no longer met current building codes. Both buildings have been replaced with modern facilities that are:
- more accessible – easy access for everyone, including wheelchair users
- more inclusive – featuring unisex toilets for all users
- more sustainable – designed to use less water and energy
- more reliable and efficient – using smart technology to support operations, including automated locking and unlocking for consistent hours.
Each upgraded building now offers three new, modern cubicles to meet local and visitor needs. The existing outdoor shower at Archbold Road has been retained and reactivated as part of the works.
To ensure continued amenity access during construction, the buildings were upgraded in stages, one at a time. The Archbold Road building reopened on 19 July 2024, and the Gladstan Avenue building reopened on 18 December 2024, with the accessibility ramp being completed on 23 January 2025.
The Long Jetty historical signage from the Archbold Road amenity building has been carefully removed and will be reinstalled in a new location. Council is currently working on a revised design and location options around the amenity building.
For any questions, feedback or to report an issue, please contact Council on 4306 7900 or online Customer Service Centre.
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Automated locking is a smart technology implemented in public toilets to automatically lock the facilities overnight, from dusk until dawn. This addresses the high volume of vandalism experienced after hours, reducing the need for costly repairs and security contractor callouts. This helps ensure community funds are used for local projects instead of repairing vandalised facilities.
The doors function normally during opening hours, locking and unlocking manually with the handles. If someone is inside when the auto-lock engages, a button inside near the door will unlock it for them to exit.
The accessible toilet remains unlocked during the day for normal use. At night, while it also auto-locks, it can be unlocked with an MLAK key by people with a disability permit, ensuring 24/7 access.