Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews has welcomed the natural disaster declaration for the Central Coast announced by the State Government today. 

The declaration means that residents who have been affected by the recent event can get assistance and support to recover. Funding will also be made available to Council to repair infrastructure. 

Mayor Lisa Matthews said she would still like to see the Premier visit the region and see firsthand the impact the disaster has had on the Central Coast community.   

“It is fantastic to see the State Government step in and give Council and the community the support we need to recover and I look forward to welcoming the Premier to our region,” Mayor Matthews said. 

“I want to show the Premier the impact of the recent event and ask for her support to find a long-term solution to the maintenance and viability of our waterways. 

“This is not the time for political point scoring and finger pointing. 

“We must pull together. All levels of government must work hand in hand with our community in the recovery and the long-term future of the Central Coast.