As attention turns to the return of an elected body in September 2024, Council’s annual report for 2022-23 highlights an organisation that is financially stable and is making progress on delivering for the Central Coast community.

The report, which was adopted by Administrator Rik Hart at November’s Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday night, is an important document that outlines the achievement of the organisation over the last 12 months.

Some of the key highlights of 2022-23 include:
•    Successfully delivering a surplus larger than forecast
•    The revitalisation and renewal of The Visitors Information Centre at The Entrance, complete with community space and accessible bathrooms
•    Successfully secured $800,000 in federal funding to upgrade six local playspaces across the Central Coast
•    Delivered an extended events calendar with more than 176,000 attendees and an injection of approximately $21 million into the local economy
•    Upgraded 23km of sewer mains and 5.5km of water mains
•    Repaired 109,418 potholes
•    The Central Coast Regional Complex and Central Coast Stadium was chosen as a team base camp for two highly ranked international teams (Germany and England) ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023TM
•    Supported the national Sport4All program as the first local government area to sign up in New South Wales

Council Chief Executive Officer, David Farmer said it has been a successful 12 months for the organisation.

“I am proud of the achievements throughout 2022-23. We’ve worked hard towards regaining financial stability and the community’s confidence and trust as we move towards a brighter future.

“It is crucially important that this momentum isn’t lost, and we lay the groundwork for a stable Council that will see the return of Councillors next year.

“Our staff are dedicated to delivering for the Central Coast community, and I will ensure that this focus will continue in the coming year,” Mr Farmer said.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart is pleased with the achievements noted in the annual report.

“For every council, the release of the annual report is a time to stop, reflect and celebrate the achievements and partnership of the organisation and community working together,” Mr Hart said.

“The Central Coast is a beautiful place to live, work and play, and I am proud to be able to advocate for this region as we work to make it better every day.”