Many Central Coast Council facilities and services will be closed to the public on Friday 6 December 2019 for a Local Government State Award approved Union Picnic Day.

This includes the Gosford and Wyong Administration Buildings, all library branches, works depots, all Council run childcare centres, Laycock Street Community Theatre as well as Wyong Pool from 9am-3pm. Library chutes will remain open for returns during this period.

The following facilities and services will be open and operating as usual on the day:

Lifeguard services on all 15 patrolled beaches and The Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance, 9am-5pm

Buttonderry (Jilliby) and Woy Woy Waste Management Facilities, 7am-5pm and Kincumber Transfer Station, 8am-4pm

The Entrance Visitor Information Centre will be open on the Union Picnic Day from 9am-5pm

Council Leisure Centres including Peninsula Leisure Centre, Gosford Olympic Pool, Niagara Park Stadium, Lake Haven Recreation Centre and Toukley Aquatic Centre

Gosford Regional Gallery

The community can call 1300 463 954 for on-call and emergency services or visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/reportaproblem to lodge any non-urgent requests and enquiries.

Be prepared and vigilant during current fire danger conditions

The Central Coast and NSW are in the midst of one of the worst fire seasons on record and it is vital that we are all prepared as much as possible.

Please refer to the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) for the latest information on fires burning and for information on how to prepare for fires. Download the RFS 'Fires Near Me' App on your mobile phone and set your 'Watch Zones' and refer to the RFS website – rfs.nsw.gov.au

Also stay up-to-date on bush fires in your area by listening to ABC local radio and through RFS social media.

Council will continue to share important information provided by the RFS as required and will provide updates on any impact to Council services and assets through our communication channels.