Council to proceed with Request for Information from aviation industries for Central Coast Airport Masterplan

Council has authorised staff to proceed to Gateway 1 and 2 of the Central Coast Airport Development Framework. This includes undertaking a Request for Information (RFI) from the general aviation industry and other interested parties to determine the Central Coast Airport’s future demand requirements.

Administrator Rik Hart said recent community consultation showed a strong level of community support and understanding of the general objectives behind the development of a Masterplan.

“The recent representative community survey showed 75 percent of respondents were supportive of the reasons behind the development of a masterplan and saw benefit in the creation of employment and enhancing business opportunities,” Mr Hart said. 

“Relevant concerns were also raised such as the potential for increased noise, environmental impacts and the effect the airport may have on local traffic.

“It is encouraging to see the community having a greater say towards the development of a Central Coast Airport Masterplan,” Mr Hart said. 

Results from the RFI are expected to help support the general aviation sector in NSW and inform the development of the Draft Central Coast Airport Masterplan.

Chain Valley Bay and surrounding communities to benefit from funded projects   

Five not-for-profit community organisations have been announced as the successful applicants of the 2021 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program and will share in a total of $53,251.02 to deliver community infrastructure. 

The annual funding program is a joint initiative between Delta Coal (formerly Lake Coal Pty Ltd) and Central Coast Council and provides funding to enable the delivery of community infrastructure in Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park.

Successful applicants of the 2021 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program were selected by the Community Advisory Panel according to the program criteria, and include:

1. Mannering Park Tidy Towns Group Incorporated - ‘Time to Renew’ project ($1,661.91)
2. Manno Men’s Shed Incorporated - replacement of miscellaneous workshop equipment ($2,919.00)
3. Gwandalan and Summerland Point Peninsula Improvement Group Incorporated - provision of large pavilions for the benefit of people with a disability ($28,270.00)
4. Chain Valley Bay Progress Association – tables, seating and covered BBQ area at Chain Valley Bay Hall playspace area ($10,074.50)
5. Southlake Incorporated (Auspicing Kingfisher Shores Community Garden) – set up of a community garden (up to $10,325.61)

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said this program provides a great boost to supporting local groups and initiatives each year and benefits the wider community.

“Council is thrilled for the successful applicants and the residents of Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park which will benefit from these projects,” Mr Hart said.

Local community to benefit from Council Support Grant Program

Council has allocated $31,025.32 from its Community Support Grants Program to support 12 local programs, projects and events that build connections and celebrate the local community. These have been funded through existing and approved Operational Plan budgets.

The successful applicants include: 

1. Tuggerah Lakes Art Society Incorporate – Exhibition hall hire and VMS board hire for 2022 Women in Art Exhibition
2. The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated – Rent assistance 
3. Pearl Beach Progress Association Incorporated – 50% subsidy of the ordinary rates component for the financial year
4. Rotary Club of Erina Incorporated – Hire of Council venue for exhibition, exhibition signage and printing of artworks for Youth Public Art Exhibition
5. Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve Land Manager Board – Environmental protection program
6. Inner Wheel Australia Incorporated – Native plantings along the newly established Bateau Bay safe path
7. Mannering Park Amateur Sailing Club Incorporated – New Open Skiff Racing Sails and Vangs for junior sailors for the Open Skiff Australian Regatta.
8. Educar Foundation Limited – Max Potential – a personal leadership development program. Connecting emerging young leaders from local high schools with community leaders from all walks of life
9. Pearl Beach Progress Association Incorporated – Support for Council reserve hire and equipment for children’s activities for an Australia Day event
10. We Care Connect Limited – Warehouse hire within a Council facility for a five-week period to support Christmas and Back2School donation overflow
11. Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad Incorporated – Training and Online Meeting equipment to facilitate inter squad and interagency training sessions with RFS, SES and Ambulance crews within the local area.
12. Ourimbah Public School Parents & Citizens Association – Equipment to a Square Point of Sale system for the School Uniform Shop

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said Council’s Community Support Grants Program supports local community organisations to continue to deliver projects and activities that connect and create opportunities for local residents.

“It’s great to see twelve applicants receive necessary financial and in-kind support needed to deliver key community activities that bring local residents together and create a sense of belonging,” Mr Hart said. 

To learn more and apply, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/grants

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