Central Coast Council prepares for September 2024 election and referendum
Avoca Beach played host to the Administrator, Mr Rik Hart at a well-attended meeting on 3rd June, as Central Coast Council is preparing to welcome back councillors following NSW Local Government Elections, to be held on Saturday 14 September.
Upcoming Council Elections: Q and A with Rik Hart on June 3
Central Coast Council will have a return to democracy with the elections for new Councillors in September. To more fully inform Avocans, we have invited Rik Hart, Administrator for Central Coast Council, to our next community meeting. You’re invited to hear his presentation and ask questions. We look forward to seeing you on Monday June 3, 7pm at the changed venue: Avoca Beach Surf Club.
Avoca Drive Pathway Update
The section of Avoca Drive leading into Avoca Beach is very dangerous for pedestrians and other passive users trying to pass along the edge. A separated shared pathway is needed to protect them.
At last progress is being made after sustained community representations. Signs are promising that Council will fund construction from The Round Drive to the Scenic Highway.
A massively supported petition has galvanised support from the local Federal MP, Gordon Reid for extending the shared pathway through to Heazlett Park. More signatures would help – see end of article.
Avoca Lagoon - Update on Water Quality
Over many years, monitoring programs assess that water quality in the Lagoon is typically poor. New studies shed important light on the causes of the problems. Central Coast Council is commencing development of a next generation management strategy for the Lagoon – community engagement in this project will be essential.
‘The Goat Track’
‘The Goat Track’: It’s the uneven and narrow trail on the Western side of Cape Three Points Road between Cabbage Tree Avenue and Ridgway Road at the south end of Avoca. Pedestrians take their life in their hands each day when they walk it – especially school students.
5 Lands Walk - 22 June 2024
Connecting people to people and people to place.
Celebrating stories walking together.
The 5 Lands Walk is a cultural, physical, spiritual event brought to you as a gift from the 5 Lands community. The walk connects 5 coastal villages, each bringing its own celebration in and around the surf clubs of the 5 Lands. They are connected by 10km of beaches, headlands, bush, footpaths and streets.
Community PowerShare - a Local Community Battery Project
Community PowerShare is a not-for-profit community-based project that aims to collect, store and share excess electricity generated by rooftop solar panels in postcode 2251.
Anzac Day 2024
Once again a large crowd of locals gathered to commemorate those who served Australia and New Zealand forces who served, many of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. Each year the Avoca Beach Community Association joins with the Avoca Beach SLSC to bring a simple, but effective dawn service.
Drainage in the South Car Park
It’s been a bone of contention with locals for many years now. Mud, puddles and holes. Believe it or not, Council is aware and have plans to fix it.