Community Engagement Plan for 2023-24
In accordance with the Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan, Central Coast Council undertakes community engagement on key projects, initiatives, policies, strategies and plans to ensure a balanced and collaborative decision-making process between the community and Council is achieved.
The Engagement Framework defines Council’s approach to all engagement it undertakes, while ensuring accountability and consistent application. The Community Participation Plan outlines how the community can participate in planning matters.
Our Engagement Plan 2023-24 outlines our forecasted annual community engagement activities by project title and a quarterly timeframe. This information is updated quarterly, and offers transparency to our community on what Council will engage on and when.
There may be instances where planned activities change, or additional engagement activities arise that were not determined at the time of presenting this forward plan. We will regularly communicate and promote engagement activities through e-newsletters, media interviews, advertising, social media, printed pamphlets and letterbox drops. Additionally, Council reports back to the community about engagement activities through publicising, emailing participants directly and publishing consultation summaries and reports on this website, and providing consultation reports to the Council as part of Council Meeting Agenda items.
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Community engagement activities (updated February 2024)
| Targeted quarterly timeframe | Community engagement activity by title |
| Quarter 1: July 2023 to September 2023 |
1A Jaques Street Ourimbah |
| 24 Hour Night Time Economy | |
| Austin Butler Reserve | |
| Central Coast Section 7.12 Contributions Plan | |
| Community Strategic Plan - Stage 1 Consultation | |
| DA Guidelines: Resource and Waste Management Planning | |
| Detailed Design and Documentation for South Landfill Cell at Woy Woy Waste Management facility | |
| District Playspace Lions Park Woy Woy | |
| NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program | |
| Ownership Transfer: Precinct 7a 107 Virginia Rd, Warnervale | |
| Playspace Renewal - Pelican Park | |
| Proposed reclassification of land - various lots - Operational to Community | |
| Public Toilet Strategy | |
| Somersby and Kariong Catchments Overland Flood Study | |
| Central Coast Thematic History | |
| Water and Sewer Customer Charter and Complaints Management Framework |
| Quarter 2: October 2023 to December 2023 |
Building Renewal - Buff Point Oval Sportsground Amenities |
| Building Renewal - Halekulani Oval Sportsground Amenities | |
| Central Coast Regulatory Policy | |
| Coastal Management Program for Coastal Lagoons | |
| Coastal Management Program for Hawkesbury River including Brisbane Waters | |
| Coastal Management Program for Tuggerah Lakes | |
| Coastal Management Program for Open Coast | |
| Community Theatre Review | |
| Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy | |
| Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal | |
| Digital Strategy for Central Coast Council | |
| Dogs in Open Space Strategy - Stage 2 consultation | |
| Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan | |
| Flooding and Tidal Inundation Policy | |
| Local Approvals Policy and Outdoor Trading Specifications | |
| Narara Eco Village Planning Proposal and Amended Planning Agreement | |
| Natural Disaster Remediation Program | |
| Phegans Bay Waterfront Masterplan | |
| Planning Proposal for Tuggerah Gateway | |
| Update to Ourimbah Masterplan - Jaques Street Community Land | |
| Water and Sewer Community Engagement and Education Strategy | |
| Water and Sewer Masterplan: Water and Sewer service connections program - connecting unserviced properties to the network | |
| Wyong District Place Plan | |
| YourGroundNSW |
| Quarter 3: January 2024 to March 2024 | 2024-25 Placemaking: East Gosford |
| Building Renewal - Frost Reserve Sportsground Amenities Building | |
| Building Renewal - Erina Oval Sportsground Amenities | |
| Central Coast Airport Masterplan | |
| Central Coast Integrated Transport Plan 2024-25 | |
| Collongra Boat Ramp remediation and upgrade | |
| Community resilience planning in partnership with the Minderoo Foundation | |
| Cultural Plan for Central Coast | |
| Don Small Oval Car Park | |
| Employment Lands Strategy | |
| Kariong Amenities Building Upgrade | |
| Leisure Centre and Pools Customer Satisfaction Survey | |
| Nighttime Economy Discussion Paper | |
| Northern District Contribution Plan | |
| Operational Plan 2024-25 and Fees and Charges | |
| Plan of Management for Council community land - Stage 2 | |
| Public Art Plan | |
| Public Toilets - annual renewal program | |
| Recreation Facility Development - Lake Munmorah | |
| Road Safety Strategy | |
| Safer Cities: Her Way - Stage 2 | |
| Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path | |
| Woy Woy foreshore - Public swimming baths and accessibility upgrade | |
| Wyong District Place Plan | |
| Quarter 4: April 2024 to June 2024 | Alcohol Free Zones |
| Annual Water and Sewer customer engagement (for reporting to Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) | |
| Crown Land Plan of Management | |
| Cultural Plan for Central Coast | |
| Development Control Plans (Flooding and Coastal Hazards) | |
| Davistown District Playspace | |
| Finalisation of Narara Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan | |
| Food Organics Garden Organics Collection and Processing | |
| Skate Park Renewal - Gwandalan Skate Park | |
| Kariong Playspace - Playspace Renewal | |
| Listening Labs: Creative community | |
| Picnic Point Playspace | |
| Playspace Renewal - Wamberal Memorial Hall (Nature Play) | |
| Shelly Beach Former Landfill Remediation | |
| Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review | |
| Water and Sewer Recycled Water Program | |
| Wayfinding |
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Summary of community engagement activities forecasted for 2023-24 (Council Meeting 22 August 2023)
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Targeted quarterly timeframe |
Community engagement activity by title |
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Quarter 1: July 2023 to September 2023 |
Thematic Heritage Framework |
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Central Coast Section 7.12 Contributions Plan |
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Community Strategic Plan - Stage 1 Consultation |
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Water and Sewer Customer Charter and Complaints Management Framework |
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Detailed Design and Documentation for South Landfill Cell at Woy Woy Waste Management facility |
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Reclassification of land |
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Public Toilet Strategy |
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Water and Sewer consultation with large non-residential customers |
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Somersby and Kariong Catchments Overland Flood Study |
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Playspace Renewal - Pelican Park |
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Picnic Point Playspace |
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District Playspace Lions Park Woy Woy |
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Quarter 2: October 2023 to December 2023 |
Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan |
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Wyong District Place Plan |
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Heritage Development Control Plan |
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Local Approvals Policy |
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Outdoor Dining Guidelines |
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Northern District Contribution Plan |
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Flooding and Tidal Inundation Policy |
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Central Coast Regulatory Policy |
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Dogs in Open Space Strategy - Stage 2 consultation |
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Water and Sewer Community Engagement and Education Strategy |
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Coastal Management Program for Tuggerah Lakes |
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Coastal Management Program for Coastal Lagoons |
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Coastal Management Program for Hawkesbury River including Brisbane Waters |
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Water and Sewer Masterplan |
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Digital Strategy for Central Coast Council |
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Update to Ourimbah Masterplan - Jaques Street Community Land |
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Finalisation of Narara Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan |
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Water and Sewer service connections program - connecting unserviced properties to the network |
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Building Renewal - Halekulani Oval Sportsground Amenities |
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Building Renewal - Buff Point Oval Sportsground Amenities |
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Building Renewal - Frost Reserve Sportsground Amenities |
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Building Renewal - Erina Oval Sportsground Amenities |
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Playspace Renewal - Wamberal Memorial Hall (Nature Play) |
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Kariong Playspace - Playspace Renewal |
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Natural Disaster Remediation Program |
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Community Theatre Review |
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District Playspace Davistown |
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Quarter 3: January 2024 to March 2024 |
Central Coast Integrated Transport Plan |
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Operational Plan 2024-25 and Fees and Charges 2024-25 |
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Placemaking: East Gosford |
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Public Art Strategy |
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Asset Management Plans – Service Levels |
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Road Safety Strategy |
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Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path |
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Kincumber Waste Management Facility |
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Employment Lands Strategy |
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Central Coast Airport Masterplan |
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Plan of Management for Council community land - Stage 2 |
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Nighttime Economy Discussion Paper |
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Skate Park Renewal - Gwandalan Skate Park |
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Recreation Facility Development - Lake Munmorah |
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Public Toilets - annual renewal program |
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Woy Woy foreshore - Public swimming baths and accessibility upgrade |
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Kariong Amenities Building Upgrade |
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Northlakes Oval - Car park and amenities building upgrade |
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Safer Cities: Her Way – Stage 2 |
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Community resilience planning in partnership with the Minderoo Foundation |
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Quarter 4: April 2024 to June 2024 |
Development Control Plans (Flooding and Coastal Hazards) |
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Listening Labs: Creative community |
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Cultural Plan for Central Coast |
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Alcohol Free Zones |
|
|
Food Organics Garden Organics Collection and Processing |
|
|
Crown Land Plan of Management |
|
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Water and Sewer Recycled Water Program |
|
|
Wayfinding |
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Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review |
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Shelly Beach Former Landfill Remediation |
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Annual Water and Sewer customer engagement (for reporting to Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal) |
Summary of community engagement activities (November 2023 update)
| Targeted quarterly timeframe | Community engagement activity by title | Status |
| Quarter 1: July 2023 to September 2023 | 1A Jaques Street Ourimbah | Community consultation complete |
| 24 Hour Night Time Economy | Direct stakeholder engagement | |
| Austin Butler Reserve | Open for consultation | |
| Central Coast Section 7.12 Contributions Plan | Community consultation complete | |
| Community Strategic Plan - Stage 1 Consultation | Community consultation complete | |
| DA Guidelines: Resource and Waste Management Planning | Community consultation complete | |
| Detailed Design and Documentation for South Landfill Cell at Woy Woy Waste Management facility | Open for consultation | |
| District Playspace Lions Park Woy Woy | Community consultation complete | |
| NSW Ambulance Infrastructure Program | Project closed – NSW State project not proceeding | |
| Ownership Transfer: Precinct 7a 107 Virginia Rd, Warnervale | Direct stakeholder engagement | |
| Picnic Point Playspace | Postponed until Q4 | |
| Playspace Renewal - Pelican Park | Community consultation complete | |
| Proposed reclassification of land - various lots - Operational to Community | Community consultation complete | |
| Public Toilet Strategy | Planning in progress | |
| Somersby and Kariong Catchments Overland Flood Study | Community consultation complete | |
| Thematic Heritage Framework | Planning in progress | |
| Water and Sewer consultation with large non-residential customers | Planning in progress | |
| Water and Sewer Customer Charter and Complaints Management Framework | Community consultation complete |
Changes forecasted for Quarter 2
| Targeted quarterly timeframe | Community engagement activity by title | Status |
| Quarter 2: October 2023 to December 2023 | YourGroundNSW | Added project – Transport for NSW |
| Picnic Point Playspace (Q1 deliverable) | Postponed until Q4 | |
| Planning Proposal for Tuggerah Gateway | Added project | |
| Heritage Development Control Plan | Postponed until Q1 FY2024/2025 | |
| Wamberal Memorial Hall Playspace: Renewal | Postponed until Q4 | |
| Kariong Playspace: Renewal | Postponed until Q4 | |
| Davistown District Playspace | Postponed until Q4 | |
| Wyong District Place Plan | Postponed until Q3 | |
| Finalisation of Narara Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan | Postponed until Q4 | |
| Northern District Contribution Plan | Postponed until Q3 | |
| Building Renewal - Frost Reserve Sportsground Amenities Building | On hold – Funding not confirmed | |
| Building Renewal - Erina Oval Sportsground Amenities | On hold – Funding not confirmed |
Summary of community engagement activities (February 2024 update)
| Targeted quarterly timeframe | Community engagement activity by title | Status |
| Quarter 2: October 2023 to December 2023 |
Building Renewal - Buff Point Oval Sportsground Amenities | Stakeholder engagement progressing |
| Building Renewal - Frost Reserve Sportsground Amenities Building | On hold – external funding to be confirmed. | |
| Building Renewal - Erina Oval Sportsground Amenities | On hold – external funding to be confirmed. | |
| Building Renewal - Halekulani Oval Sportsground Amenities | Stakeholder engagement progressing | |
| Central Coast Regulatory Policy | Completed | |
| Coastal Management Program for Coastal Lagoons | Planning underway | |
| Coastal Management Program for Hawkesbury River including Brisbane Waters | Planning underway | |
| Coastal Management Program for Tuggerah Lakes | Planning underway | |
| Coastal Management Program for Open Coast | Community consultation commenced | |
| Community Theatre Review | Completed | |
| Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy | Completed | |
| Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal | Completed | |
| Digital Strategy for Central Coast Council | Internal stakeholder engagement progressing | |
| District Playspace Davistown | Postponed until Q4 FY2024 | |
| Dogs in Open Space Strategy - Stage 2 consultation | Completed | |
| Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan | Planning underway | |
| Finalisation of Narara Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan | Postponed until Q3/Q4 FY2024 | |
| Flooding and Tidal Inundation Policy | Planning underway | |
| Heritage Development Control Plan | Planning underway | |
| Kariong Playspace - Playspace Renewal | Postponed until Q3/Q4 FY2024 | |
| Local Approvals Policy and Outdoor Trading Specifications | On Public Exhibition | |
| Narara Eco Village Planning Proposal and Amended Planning Agreement | Stage 1 completed. Stage 2 planning underway | |
| Natural Disaster Remediation Program | Planning underway | |
| Northern District Contribution Plan | Planning underway | |
| Phegans Bay Waterfront Masterplan | Completed | |
| Planning Proposal for Tuggerah Gateway | Planning underway | |
| Playspace Renewal - Wamberal Memorial Hall (Nature Play) | Direct stakeholder engagement | |
| Update to Ourimbah Masterplan - Jaques Street Community Land | Completed | |
| Water and Sewer Community Engagement and Education Strategy | Completed. Adopted by Council. | |
| Water and Sewer Masterplan: Water and Sewer service connections program - connecting unserviced properties to the network | Community consultation commenced | |
| Wyong District Place Plan | Planning underway | |
| YourGroundNSW | Planning underway |
Changes forecasted for Quarter 3
| Targeted quarterly timeframe | Community engagement activity by title | Status |
| Quarter 3: January 2024 to March 2024 |
Asset Management Plans – Service Levels | Incorporated into Community Strategic Plan engagement |
| Collongra Boat Ramp remediation and upgrade | Added project – planning underway | |
| Cultural Plan for Central Coast | Community consultation commencing Q3 | |
| Don Small Oval Car Park | Added project - Planning underway | |
| Kariong Amenities Building Upgrade | Planning underway | |
| Kincumber Waste Management Facility | Postponed to FY2025 | |
| Leisure and Pools Customer Satisfaction Survey | Added project - Planning underway | |
| Listening Labs: Creative community | Community consultation commencing Q3 | |
| Northlakes Oval - Car park and amenities building upgrade | Postponed until FY2025 | |
| Recreation Facility Development - Lake Munmorah | On hold – Funding not confirmed | |
| Skate Park Renewal - Gwandalan Skate Park | Postponed until Q4 FY2024 |