Central Coast Council has received over $100 million in grant funding from the NSW Government in the past two years.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said a total of $104,962,985 had been provided by the NSW Government for 130 local projects.
“I want to congratulate the staff at Central Coast Council for working hard by writing grant applications and seeing projects through from start to finish,” Mr Crouch said.
“This huge amount of funding is only possible because of the NSW Government’s strong Budget position.
“In the face of COVID-19, it is more critical than ever before that all levels of government work together to create more jobs on the Central Coast and boost our local economy.
“As Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, it is my mission to ensure our region continues to receive its fair share of funding.”
Central Coast Council Mayor Lisa Matthews said grant funding makes a huge difference to the Central Coast and helps Council deliver important projects and initiatives for our region, and create jobs and opportunities for the growing community.
“We are thankful to the NSW Government for their ongoing financial support to enable Council to deliver our Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and I commend Council staff in their ability to secure funding through the grants process,” Mayor Matthews said.
“As part of our CSP we see projects delivered in areas such as water and sewer infrastructure, environmental management, roads, transport, drainage and waste infrastructure, as well as community facilities.
“Highlights of this funding milestone include 4 regionally significant water and sewer projects; 47 roads, transport, drainage and waste projects; 34 environmental management projects and 26 open space and recreation projects.
“This funding milestone is an example of the great outcomes that can be achieved for our local community when local and state government work together.”
Top 12 NSW Government-funded projects:
|
Project |
Project description |
Funding amount |
Funding source |
|
Gosford CBD Sewerage Infrastructure |
Includes sewerage gravity mains, sewerage pressure mains, two new sewerage pumping stations and one sewerage pumping station upgrade. |
$30,053,562 |
Housing Acceleration Fund |
|
Gosford CBD Water Infrastructure |
Includes water mains, pressure reduction valve and a non-return valve. |
$12,524,360 |
Housing Acceleration Fund |
|
Warnervale Town Centre Water and Sewer infrastructure |
Includes design and installation of water supply trunk mains, sewer pumps stations and sewer mains to service new development in the Warnervale Town Centre. |
$8,728,847 |
Housing Acceleration Fund |
|
Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade |
This will secure 160ML/D of drinking water production capacity to Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. |
$6,854,000 |
Safe and Secure Water Program |
|
Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf Redevelopment |
This will provide an improved facility for recreational and commercial access to Brisbane Water. The improved wharf will be able to operate in all weather and tide conditions enabling water access for public and commercial users, including the local ferry service. |
$3,990,000 |
Regional Communities Development Fund |
|
Terrigal Boardwalk, Terrigal Beach |
Involves design and construction of a new boardwalk and viewing platform linking Terrigal Beach to The Haven. |
$2,900,000 |
Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund |
|
Greenfield Road, Empire Bay upgrade |
Upgrade of the existing road and drainage infrastructure between Rickard Road and Rosella Road (approx. 530m) including street drainage installation, pavement reconstruction and the construction of shared pathway, footpath and kerb and gutter. |
$1,800,000 |
Stronger Communities Fund |
|
Safety improvements – Central Coast Highway, Kariong |
The section of road is 0.9-1km east of Woy Woy Road. The work includes safety barriers, delineation and surface improvements. |
$1,700,000 |
Safer Roads Program |
|
Wyong Cultural Hub |
Includes design and construction of a new multi-purpose community cultural hub located at 18 Margaret Street, Wyong. |
$1,500,000 |
Stronger Country Communities Fund |
|
Disaster Recovery |
Allows for rebuild of vital infrastructure in bushfire-hit communities. |
$1,275,000 |
Disaster Recovery Fund Arrangements |
|
Regional Playspace Upgrade at Sun Valley Reserve, Green Point |
Consists of a safe, functional, Disability Discrimination Act-compliant regional playspace consisting of a suite of play spaces, park furniture, and car parking. |
$1,250,000 |
Stronger Country Communities Fund |
|
Ettalong and Box Head Channels Dredging Project |
Includes pre-dredge hydrographic surveys, associated approvals, permits, environmental studies, dredging of approximately 80,000 cubic metres and placement of sand spoil on Ettalong, Ocean and Umina Beaches for nourishment. |
$1,225,000 |
Rescuing Our Waterways Program |