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CENTRAL COAST Regional Action Plan
December 2012 ©Crown Copyright 2012 Department of Premier and Cabinet ISBN: 978-0-7313-5482-5 Cover image credit: Central Coast Tourism Inc. Disclaimer While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of printing, the State of NSW, its agents and employees, disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance or upon the whole or any part of this document. Copyright Notice In keeping with the NSW Government’s commitment to encourage the availability of information, you are welcome to reproduce the material that appears in the Regional Action Plan for personal, in-house or non-commercial use without formal permission or charge. All other rights reserved. If you wish to reproduce, alter, store or transmit material appearing in the Regional Action Plan for any other purpose, request for formal permission should be directed to the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Regional Coordination Branch, GPO Box 5341, Sydney 2000. You are required to acknowledge that the material is provided by the Regional Action Plan or the owner of the copyright.
The community told us their priority for the Central Coast is to
become a prosperous region offering increased local employment,
quality educational facilities and attractive investment opportunities,
within a vibrant and liveable community that is well supported and
connected by coordinated services and infrastructure.
A Regional Focus – The Central Coast has a distinct Well coordinated with a strong identity – Our
identity as a region. This identity is embraced by region will have well managed and coordinated
the community. The Regional Action Plan provides essential human services and associated
a framework to focus specifically on the needs and infrastructure. We will be connected by fast,
priorities of the Central Coast as a region. efficient and regular transport services both within
our region and to other regions. We will have
Our vision for the Central Coast is a region that is:
world-standard broadband connections available
Prosperous – People will want to live on to all. There will be a strong regional identity and
the Central Coast because the region offers pride in the Central Coast.
a competitive, adaptable and sustainable
The Central Coast Regional Action Plan identifies
economy with local education and employment
the immediate actions to deliver on this vision.
opportunities. The Central Coast will be a region
I thank the local community and businesses,
where people increasingly want to live, learn, work,
regional organisations, Commonwealth and local
visit and invest.
government for sharing their knowledge and ideas
Liveable – The Central Coast region will be which form the basis of the Plan.
recognised for its community that is supported
As Minister for the Central Coast, I will make sure
by a range of housing, employment, education,
we deliver on our commitments and work with
training, research and life-long learning
local government and regional leaders to deliver
opportunities with access to vibrant, well-serviced
the improvements the community expects.
centres. The design of new developments and the
redevelopment of existing areas will encourage
community interaction and cohesion. We will have
Chris Hartcher MP
a healthy and sustainable environment that will
Minister for the Central Coast
continue to be enjoyed by future generations.
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Regional Action Plan
The NSW Government is fulfilling a new agenda to deliver integrated strategic planning for land use,
transport and infrastructure investment, backed up by rigorous financial management and is committed
to partnering with communities, including Aboriginal communities to improve social and economic
outcomes. The long term strategies will align to NSW 2021, the NSW Government’s 10-year business
plan to rebuild the economy, return quality services, renovate infrastructure, strengthen our local
environment and communities, and restore accountability to Government.
The State Infrastructure Strategy is the The new Aboriginal Affairs Strategy represents
20-year strategy to identify and prioritise the the NSW Government’s commitment to improving
delivery of critical public infrastructure that drives Aboriginal people’s social and economic wellbeing.
productivity and economic growth. The Strategy The Strategy is intended to make real differences in
presents the NSW Government with clear and the lives and opportunities of Aboriginal people and
strategic options for delivering infrastructure and change the way government works in partnership
market reform in a way that provides best value with Aboriginal communities. Regional Action Plans
for taxpayers. and the governance supporting the plans, including
Aboriginal communities, Regional Leadership
The NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan
Groups and Aboriginal Affairs, will be key in
is the 20-year plan to return quality services
delivering the Strategy locally.
through a world class transport system for NSW.
It includes objectives for transport and identifies Our progress in implementing the plans will be
the priorities needed to create a transport system reported back to the community with clear and
that meets a range of needs. honest explanations about how we are performing
and will inform the Budget priorities so that we
A New Planning System is being developed to
can make the right choice to provide value for
facilitate NSW being the number one choice for
money. To sustain our State’s finances and maintain
business investment, enable the sustainable growth
our AAA credit rating, we need to determine
of our cities and towns as great places to live and
the community’s priorities amongst competing
ensure that planning and environmental outcomes
requests for funding.
reflect the expectations of the community.
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2Integrated planning for the Central Coast
The Central Coast Regional Action Plan identifies the immediate actions the NSW Government will
prioritise. These will complement both the long term strategies being developed for NSW and existing
regional strategies outlined below. The unwavering focus on delivery of these plans will ensure we
respond to the priorities of local people.
BUDGET: WISE CHOICES WITHIN TAXPAYERS’ MEANS
STATE
LONG TERM STRATEGIES
PROTECT OUR LOCAL
REBUILD THE RETURN QUALITY RENOVATE
ENVIRONMENT &
ECONOMY SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMUNITY
• Central Coast • Central Coast • Central Coast • Hunter Central
Regional Regional Regional Strategy Rivers Action Plan
Economic Transport Plan 2006–2016
REGIONAL
Development • Central Coast • Hawkesbury
and Employment Health Services Nepean Catchment
Strategy Development Plan Action Plan
• Regional (to be finalised by 2007–2016
Development end of 2012)
Australia Central • Regional
Coast Regional Homelessness
Plan 2012–2017 Action Plan
2010–2014 –
Central Coast
REGIONAL
SHORT TERM PLAN
2 YEAR REGIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL COAST
LOCAL
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLANS FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS
PRIORITIES OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
03Regional Action Plan
Area
1,686km2
The Central Coast is known for its outstanding
environmental qualities and coastal lifestyle.
The region has 81 kilometres of coastline and
significant national parks, bushland, open space
and aquatic environments.
The Central Coast includes the Gosford
and Wyong Local Government Areas and is
strategically located between the global city
of Sydney and the regional city of Newcastle.
The Central Coast has a unique identity
as a ‘stand alone’ region with a growing
population and a highly skilled workforce.
Regional overview
• Dynamic and diverse tourism industry
• Strategic location for warehousing
and distribution
• Home to some of Australia’s best known food
and beverage brands.
Competitive advantages
• Skilled and motivated workforce
• Easy access to both Sydney and Newcastle
• Broad range of industrial and commercial
property options
• Affordable commercial rent
• Advanced telecommunication capacity
• Quality University, TAFE and
educational facilities.
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4Population Housing
321,685 422,200 139,300 202,300
(2011) (2031*) (2011) (2031*)
*projection
05Regional Action Plan
Grow the economy of the Central Coast
and provide sustainable employment
Growing the economy and providing jobs close to where people live is a key priority for the NSW
Government. The Central Coast population is expected to grow by an additional 100,000 people by
2031 requiring more than 45,000 new local jobs.
A more diverse economic and employment base is required to support expected future growth within
the region. Currently, local job growth is reliant on population related services such as construction, retail,
tourism and health. Around 38,000 Central Coast residents commute to jobs outside of the region.
To support local economic growth and job creation we need to:
• Support sustainable employment opportunities and investment
• Attract new businesses by providing vibrant and growing regional centres
• Promote the region as a choice tourism and event destination.
NSW 2021 Goal 3 – Drive economic growth in regional NSW
NSW 2021 Goal 20 – Build liveable cities
PRIORITY ACTIONS
Partner with local stakeholders to encourage regional • Through the Central Coast Broadband
economic growth and employment Implementation Group, support the stimulation of
• Continue to support implementation of the Regional the digital economy and business growth opportunities
Economic Development and Employment Strategy arising from the rollout of the National Broadband
to strengthen the regional economy, plan for future Network in the region.
skills needs and increase innovation and knowledge Lead Agency: NSW Trade & Investment
to promote economic growth. A project officer within
Regional Development Australia Central Coast will Support key regional industries and local businesses
facilitate the implementation process. to grow
• Strengthen innovation activities connected to • Industry Action Plans will be implemented to
Universities, Research Centres and business through improve growth, resilience, productivity and
the implementation of Innovation Clusters under the investment opportunities for key sectors of the
Enterprise Connect Innovative Regions Program and NSW economy up to 2021. Key Industry Action
support the Primary Industries Research Centre at Plans for the Central Coast include manufacturing,
Ourimbah, a partnership between the Department of professional services, international education and
Primary Industries and the University of Newcastle. research, digital economy and visitor economy.
Stage 2 of the Centre is due to open in 2014.
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6• Support business to expand or establish in the region Revitalise town centres in the Wyong Shire to cater for
through project facilitation and access to Government expected population growth
business assistance programs. This includes Small Biz • Deliver infrastructure for and facilitate development
Connect which provides comprehensive, high quality of the Warnervale Town Centre which will provide
support and advisory services for small businesses new business opportunities, local jobs and housing
across NSW including the Central Coast. for the region’s growing population.
• The Department of Primary Industries will facilitate • Support Wyong Shire Council in the revitalisation of
a partnership approach to the development of a the Entrance Town Centre to attract more business
Central Coast Agribusiness Strategy which will and provide local job opportunities.
identify opportunities for the growth and expansion
of agricultural enterprise on the Central Coast. Lead Agencies: Central Coast Regional Development
Corporation, Department of Premier and Cabinet,
Lead Agency: NSW Trade & Investment Department of Planning and Infrastructure
Support increased productivity by cutting Deliver effective regional planning to cater for growth
government red tape and encourage increased investment
• By mid 2013, 18 “one stop shops” will be rolled out • Review the current Central Coast Regional Strategy
across NSW, including one in Gosford. The Gosford by March 2014 to align infrastructure needs and
Service NSW Centre will be open from 7am-7pm expected growth.
on weekdays and from 9am-3pm on Saturdays to
make it easier for people to access 210 Government • Finalise the North Wyong Structure Plan by early
transaction services. Combined with a new 24-hour 2013 to identify long term employment, urban and
phone service and a new internet portal, the one-stop conservation land uses.
shop will increase convenience for customers and Lead Agencies: Department of Planning and
reduce lost productivity for local businesses. Infrastructure, Office of Environment and Heritage
Lead Agency: Service NSW
Promote the Central Coast as a choice tourism and
Revitalise Gosford City to drive economic growth event destination
and provide more job opportunities • The NSW Government will support Central Coast
• Progress planning approval and implementation Tourism by employing a Business and Events
for the initial stage of The Landing at Gosford by Manager for the region to secure events that provide
early 2013 as an instigator for job creation and the a positive economic return to the Central Coast. The
revitalisation of Gosford City Centre. This will include objective is to secure ten new events by mid-2013.
identifying the potential for Government tenants to Lead Agency: NSW Trade & Investment
support stage one and seeking opportunities for
funding for necessary infrastructure and services.
• Support Gosford City Council to make Gosford
City Centre more attractive to creative and
small businesses.
Lead Agencies: Central Coast Regional
Development Corporation, Department of Planning
and Infrastructure
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Enhance skills development and
educational outcomes
There is a need to lift the education levels within the Central Coast community and to encourage
a stronger learning culture within the region. Education and training also needs to be more closely
linked to local business requirements to support employment, boost the local economy and help keep
our young people in the region.
To improve skill, training and education levels on the Central Coast we need to:
• Engage young people in education and help their transition to further education and employment
• Partner with businesses, schools, TAFE, training organisations and universities to develop quality
educational options linked to employment opportunities
• Foster additional educational facilities and encourage more students to undertake further education in
courses that cater to future workforce needs.
NSW 2021 Goal 6 – Strengthen the NSW skill base
NSW 2021 Goal 15 – Improve education and learning outcomes for all students
PRIORITY ACTIONS
Engage young people in education and help their Partner with businesses, schools, TAFE, training
transition to further education and employment organisations and universities to develop quality
• Support the Trade Training Centres and Trade Schools training options linked to employment opportunities
which have been set up throughout the region in • Encourage more people to complete Apprentice
partnership with TAFE. Trade Training Centres and Certificate III level programs across the three TAFE
Trade Schools will focus on regional skills shortages campus locations of Gosford, Ourimbah and Wyong
and future skills needs to support the growth of the with an aim of reaching pre-global financial crisis
Central Coast economy and provide more students enrolment levels by 2013.
with opportunities to gain industry recognised skills as • Work in partnership with local industries and
part of their secondary education. businesses to increase apprenticeship and
• Deliver flexible education and training options by training opportunities by promoting school based
expanding the Vocational Education and Training apprenticeships and competency based
curriculum, increasing the number of School-Based completion initiatives.
Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities • Expand apprenticeship and traineeship
and providing quality advice through the Career options by increasing the number of partnerships
and Transition Teams to better cater to the needs with Group Training Companies.
of individual students, their interests and further
• Deliver customised training solutions through
education, training and employment opportunities.
TAFE NSW, Registered Training Organisations
• Support students at risk of leaving school early and Community Colleges to assist unemployed
through the delivery of Tradestart, a collaborative and under-employed people to gain the skills
partnership between Central Coast high schools, for employment.
TAFE NSW and Youth Connections offering on-site
alternative learning at Green Central for students Lead Agency: Department of Education
at risk and interested in Vocational Education and and Communities
Training options.
Lead Agency: Department of Education
and Communities
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8Foster additional educational facilities and encourage
more students to undertake further education in
courses that cater to future workforce needs
• Increase achievement levels across all levels
of education and training consistent with
NSW 2021 targets.
• Continue to provide and improve pathways between
the TAFE NSW Hunter Institute Central Coast and the
University of Newcastle and other tertiary institutions
to increase skill and education levels in the region.
• Support the University of Newcastle and the Australia
Research Centre’s new four year study into the
development of students’ educational and career
aspirations in the middle years of school. This will
include a number of local schools – Bateau Bay Public
School, Brooke Avenue Public School, The Entrance
Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College
(Tumbi Umbi Campus), Wamberal Public School,
Wyong High School, and Wyong Public School.
• Take advantage of opportunities that the National
Broadband Network may present to enhance and
expand educational services and outcomes
• Implement programs to attract and retain quality
and highly accomplished teachers.
Lead Agency: Department of Education
and Communities
• Encourage the expansion of higher education
facilities and provision on the Central Coast,
including within Gosford CBD.
Lead Agency: Central Coast Regional
Development Corporation
09Regional Action Plan
Improve transport connectivity and
regional roads
Improving transport is a complex issue and an important priority for the Central Coast community.
Transport choices need to improve internal and external connectivity, reduce travel times, respond
to high car dependency, support population growth and meet the needs of an ageing population.
To ensure that transport services on the Central Coast meet the needs of the population and encourage
and support the local economy we need to:
• Improve the state road network to address traffic hotspots and increase linkages within the region
• Improve regional connectivity
• Improve movement of rail freight through the region
• Improve public transport connectivity across the Central Coast, making public transport a more
attractive option.
NSW 2021 Goal 7 – Reduce travel times
NSW 2021 Goal 8 – Grow patronage on public transport by making it a more attractive choice
NSW 2021 Goal 10 – Improve road safety
NSW 2021 Goal 19 – Invest in critical infrastructure
PRIORITY ACTIONS
Improve the Central Coast strategic road network • Administer grant funding to Gosford City Council
to address traffic hotspots and increase linkages to eliminate the existing Woy Woy (Rawson Road)
within the region rail level crossing and replace it with an underpass
• Upgrade the intersection of Brisbane Water Drive near Bull’s Hill at Corea Bay.
and Manns Road with the Central Coast Highway. • Deliver a new intersection on Sparks Road for the
• Upgrade the Central Coast Highway – including new Warnervale Town Centre.
Carlton Road to Matcham Road and Matcham Road Lead Agency: Roads and Maritime Services
to Ocean View Drive.
Improve regional connectivity
• Upgrade the F3/Wyong Road interchange at Tuggerah.
• Progress route assessments and design work for Advocate for greater Commonwealth funding
improvements to the Pacific Highway through Wyong and consider greater private sector submissions
Town Centre and between Narara and Ourimbah. to connect the F3 and M2.
• Wisemans Ferry Road – administer a grant to Infrastructure NSW will ensure applications for funding
Gosford City Council for developing and delivering to Infrastructure Australia are of a standard to ensure
a road safety package for the route. our state receives its fair share of funding.
• Complete the detailed design for the conversion Lead Agency: Transport for NSW
of the roundabout at the intersection of the Pacific
Highway and Wyong Road to full traffic signals.
• Complete strategic designs for intersection
upgrades of the Wyong Road with Enterprise Drive,
Mingara Drive and Tumbi Road.
• Complete the detailed design of the intersection
of Terrigal Drive with Charles Kay Drive.
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0Improve movement of rail freight through the region
• Progress work on the Northern Sydney Freight
Corridor to improve the capacity and reliability
of freight trains on the Main North Line between
North Strathfield and Broadmeadow, Newcastle.
This will help to improve freight movement through
the Central Coast, reduce road congestion and
improve commuter travel times. Work on the rail
line is scheduled to be completed by 2016.
Lead Agency: Transport for NSW
Improve public transport connectivity across the
Central Coast, making public transport a more
attractive option
• Develop a Central Coast Regional Transport Plan
in line with the NSW Long Term Transport Master
Plan which will provide a better integrated public
transport network that maximises the benefits to the
economy and aligns with regional land-use strategies.
The plan will be developed in consultation with local
communities, local councils and key stakeholders.
• Undertake a review of the CityRail and Central
Coast bus timetables to achieve more consistent
and reliable timetables, with frequencies reflecting
demand and better rail to rail and rail to bus
connections. The new rail timetable, along with
changes to connecting bus services, are planned to
be implemented by late 2013.
• Provide additional express train services between the
Central Coast and Sydney to help reduce commuter
travel times and increase patronage. The new
timetable is planned to be implemented by late 2013.
• Work with the Commonwealth Government on High
Speed Rail co-ordination and planning. Phase 2 of
the High Speed Rail Study into a national high speed
rail network is scheduled for completion by March 2013
and will inform Commonwealth and State Governments
of preferred corridor alignment and financing options.
• Regularly review bus timetables to improve services
to railway stations, commercial centres, employment
areas, education zones, and to provide better
weekend services.
Lead Agency: Transport for NSW
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Deliver coordinated support for the
community, families and in particular, our
disadvantaged and vulnerable members
Across the Central Coast there are pockets of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Local
issues faced by some members of our community include high levels of domestic and family violence,
homelessness, limited access to affordable housing options and youth issues such as anti-social
behaviour and alcohol misuse.
An integrated approach is required to address these issues. We need to:
• Improve community safety by increasing the number of safe and secure entertainment events, public
spaces and activities for the community and in particular, young people
• Coordinate support for families and the disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community
• Reduce youth homelessness and provide affordable housing.
NSW 2021 Goal 13 – Better protect the most vulnerable members of our community and break the cycle
of disadvantage
NSW 2021 Goal 16 – Prevent and reduce the level of crime
PRIORITY ACTIONS
Improve community safety • Deliver coordinated services to support vulnerable
• Provide high visibility policing and crime prevention families through a joined up access centre in Wyong
activities by expanding Central Coast police numbers and the Woy Woy Peninsula.
as part of the state wide plans for an additional • Review learner permit requirements and increase the
859 police by 2015. pool of funds through Roads and Maritime Services
• Work with local stakeholders to support family to assist disadvantaged young people in obtaining
friendly events such as Australia Day and their licence.
New Year’s Eve and reduce anti-social behaviour Lead Agencies: Department of Family and Community
associated with alcohol misuse. Services, Roads and Maritime Services
• Promote safe public spaces with appropriate alcohol
Reduce homelessness and improve access to
restrictions, design and lighting.
affordable housing
• Continue the implementation of the NSW
Government’s “three strikes” disciplinary scheme • Support the continued implementation of the Central
under the Liquor Act 2007 to tackle alcohol-related Coast Regional Homelessness Action Plan which will
violence and anti-social behaviour. deliver subsidised tenancies, coordinated services for
people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk
Lead Agencies: NSW Police Force, NSW Trade & of homelessness and provide sustainable housing for
Investment, Department of Premier and Cabinet disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
Support families and disadvantaged and vulnerable • Implement reforms to the specialist homelessness
members of our community system in NSW to improve client outcomes.
• Support the roll-out of the ‘Staying Home Leaving • Work collaboratively with the Regional Youth
Violence’ program to Gosford Local Government Area. Services Gosford to improve the transition of young
The three year program, which currently only operates people to secure housing and deliver education
in Wyong, will be delivered by Centacare Broken Bay programs which will help more young people secure
and will double the region’s capacity to assist women and maintain private rental accommodation.
and children to remain in their homes and Lead Agency: Department of Family and
be protected from domestic violence. Community Services
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2Improve access to health services and
promote healthy lifestyles
An integrated approach is required to improve access to health services and to promote healthy
lifestyles for Central Coast residents. Local issues include obesity, smoking rates and alcohol usage
and associated behaviours. Improved access to health services has also been identified as an
important regional priority.
We need to:
• Improve access to quality health services – hospitals, primary and allied health services including
dental, mental health, aged care, drug and alcohol management services and disability services
• Promote healthy lifestyles.
NSW 2021 Goal 11 – Keep people healthy and out of hospital
NSW 2021 Goal 12 – Provide world class clinical services with timely access and effective infrastructure
PRIORITY ACTIONS
Improve access to quality health services • Continue to provide trained workers to help combat
• Provide more acute hospital beds through the Health suicide risk.
Services Development Plan for the Central Coast. • Improve access to subacute rehabilitation
The Health Services Development Plan is expected services for the southern Central Coast, establish
to be completed by March 2013. a new 30 bed sub-acute rehabilitation unit at the
• Develop a Central Coast Aboriginal Health Action Plan. Woy Woy hospital site. The project is funded by the
Commonwealth under the Sub-Acute Beds Program
• Improve and promote opportunities for the ($9 million) with a NSW Government contribution
education and training of health professionals in the of $5 million. The total project budget is $14 million.
region to help improve health services for the Central
Coast community. • Improve access to cancer services on the Central Coast,
establish a public radiation oncology service at Gosford
• Improve access to allied health and dental services Hospital and expand medical oncology services at
to keep pace with demand and population growth. Gosford and Wyong Hospitals when the new Central
• Work with Central Coast NSW Medicare Local Coast Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital is opened.
to increase the number of General Practitioners
Lead Agency: Central Coast Local Health District
on the Central Coast to make it easier for people
to access a doctor locally. Promote healthy lifestyles
• Develop protocols to meet the physical health care • Reduce the rates of obesity in the community
needs of people with a mental illness. by integrating Healthy Urban Development
• Improve communication with families caring for Checklist principles in major developments and
people with disabilities through the implementation of planning policies.
the Central Coast Local Health District Disability Plan. • Continue the introduction of programs to reduce
• Continue to provide treatment centres for young childhood obesity in primary schools and early
people, especially for drug and alcohol problems childhood centres.
including increasing the clinic hours for drug and • Deliver programs to reduce tobacco consumption,
alcohol problems at Central Coast Headspace and especially amongst disadvantaged groups in our
review case coordination protocols for young people community, and increase the range of outdoor
with drug and alcohol problems. public places where smoking is prohibited.
Lead Agency: Central Coast Local Health District
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Protect our natural environment and achieve
balanced outcomes between development
and conservation
Over half of the Central Coast is made up of national parks, bushland, open space and aquatic
environment. Our unique natural environment is important to the region’s residents and a key
attribute of the region’s tourism industry and visitor economy.
With increasing development on the Central Coast to meet population growth demands it is important
to achieve balanced outcomes between development and conservation.
We need to:
• Ensure land use and development planning support sustainable economic growth and
environmental protection
• Manage and protect the Central Coast’s water catchment areas.
NSW 2021 Goal 22 – Protect our natural environment
NSW 2021 Goal 23 – Increase opportunities for people to look after their own neighbourhoods
and environments
PRIORITY ACTIONS
Ensure land use and planning support sustainable • Implement the Government’s stage 1 coastal
economic growth and environmental protection reforms. This includes commencing the
Coastal Protection Amendment Act 2012, which
• Finalise the Local Environment Plans for Gosford City
makes it easier for private landowners to place
and Wyong Shire. sandbags as temporary coastal protection works,
• Progress planning and development of the Central and preparing new guidelines for councils on section
Coast Wetlands Pioneer Dairy site. The Wetlands site 149 certificate notations relating to projected sea
will be a unique tourism, recreation and education level rise impacts. Develop the Government’s stage
destination that attracts more outdoor, active and 2 coastal reforms, to further improve coastal policy.
nature-based travellers to the Central Coast, enhances • Support local councils to develop and implement
the lifestyle and culture of local residents and protects Coastal Zone Management Plans and Emergency
the unique environment. Action Sub Plans for Wyong Shire, Open Coast and
• Finalise the Central Coast Regional Conservation Plan Broken Bay Beaches and emergency action sub-plans
by the end of 2013. The Plan will act as a companion for Tuggerah, Hargraves, Wamberal/Terrigal beaches
document to the Central Coast Regional Strategy. and Cabbage Tree Harbour to manage the risk from
coastal hazards.
• Promote stormwater harvesting.
Lead Agencies: Department of Planning and
• Consider food production needs within Agricultural Infrastructure, Department of Primary Industries,
zones as part of the review of the NSW Planning System. Office of Environment and Heritage
• Promote alternate energy sources through fostering
Manage and protect the Central Coast’s water
local outcomes within the framework of the proposed
catchment areas
state wide Renewable Energy Action Plan.
• Protect the quality and supply of water within the
• The Environment Protection Authority will lead Central
Central Coast’s water catchment areas through local
Coast local councils in the development of a regional management initiatives.
waste avoidance and resource recovery strategy by
the end of 2013 to increase recycling, combat illegal • Promote awareness about the environmental value
of Tuggerah Lakes.
dumping and tackle littering. In addition, a new Regional
Illegal Dumping program will be implemented by • Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management
December 2013 in partnership with local government. Authority to review and upgrade the Hawkesbury-
Nepean Catchment Action Plan in 2013.
Lead Agencies: Department of Primary Industries,
Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority,
Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority
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4PRIORITY 1
Grow the economy of the Central Coast and
provide sustainable employment
Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Partner with local stakeholders to encourage regional economic growth and employment
Continue to support implementation of the Regional NSW Trade Regional Development Ongoing
Economic Development and Employment Strategy & Investment Australia Central Coast, implementation
Planning and Infrastructure, to 2014
local councils, Department Project Officer
of Premier and Cabinet funded to
June 2013
Strengthen innovation and research activities NSW Trade Enterprise Connect, 2014
& Investment Innov8 Central
Through the Central Coast Broadband Central Coast NSW Trade & Investment, Immediate
Implementation Group, support the stimulation Broadband Regional Development Australia and ongoing
of the digital economy and business growth Infrastructure – Central Coast Business
opportunities arising from the rollout of the National Group
Enterprise Centre, NSW 2013–2014
Broadband Network
Business Chamber,
local councils
Support key regional industries and local businesses to grow
Implement the Industry Action Plans NSW Trade NSW Government, Implementation
& Investment Commonwealth Government, in 2013 over
local councils, Industry 10 years
Associations and Community
Organisations
Roll out of Small Biz Connect Small Business Central Coast Business Ongoing
Commissioner Enterprise Centre
Develop a Central Coast Agribusiness Strategy Department of NSW Trade & Investment, Mid 2014
Primary Industries Local Government, Industry
Support increased productivity by cutting government red tape
Open the Gosford Service NSW Centre Service NSW Commencing
from June 2013
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Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Attract new business by providing vibrant and growing regional centres
Revitalise Gosford City to drive economic growth and provide more job opportunities
Progress planning approval and implementation Central Coast Gosford City Council, Early 2013
for the initial stage of The Landing at Gosford. Regional Department of Premier
This will include identifying the potential for Development and Cabinet
Government tenants to support stage one and Corporation /
seeking opportunities for funding for necessary Department of
infrastructure and services Planning and
Infrastructure
Support Gosford City Council to make Central Coast Department of Planning Ongoing
Gosford City Centre more attractive to creative Regional and Infrastructure,
and small businesses Development NSW Trade & Investment,
Corporation Gosford City Council
Revitalise town centres in the Wyong Shire to cater for expected population growth
Deliver infrastructure for and facilitate development Department Department of Planning and Early 2015
of the Warnervale Town Centre of Premier and Infrastructure, Transport for
Cabinet NSW, Office of Environment and
Heritage, Wyong Shire Council
Support Wyong Shire Council in the revitalisation of Central Coast Department of Planning Ongoing
the Entrance Town Centre Regional and Infrastructure,
Development NSW Trade & Investment
Corporation
Deliver effective regional planning to cater for growth and encourage increased investment
Review the current Central Coast Regional Strategy Department of Local councils, Roads and Completion by
Planning and Maritime Services, Transport March 2014
Infrastructure for NSW, other agencies
Finalise the North Wyong Structure Plan Department of March 2013
Planning and
Infrastructure
Promote the Central Coast as a choice tourism and event destination
Employ a Business and Events Manager NSW Trade Regional Development Mid 2013
& Investment Australia – Central Coast,
Secure ten new events for
Central Coast Tourism,
the Central Coast by mid 2013
Destination NSW
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6PRIORITY 2
Enhance skills development and educational outcomes
Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Engage young people in education and help their transition to further education and
employment
Support the Trade Training Centres and Trade Department of Education Ongoing
Schools which have been set up throughout the and Communities
region in partnership with TAFE to provide more
students with opportunities to gain industry
recognised skills
Increase School-Based Apprenticeship and Department of Education Ongoing
Traineeship opportunities and Communities
Support students at risk of leaving school early Department of Education Ongoing
through the delivery of Tradestart and Communities
Partner with businesses, schools, TAFE, training organisations and universities to develop quality
training options linked to employment opportunities
Encourage more people to complete Department of Education Ongoing
Apprentice Certificate III level programs and Communities
Work in partnership with local industries and Department of Education NSW Trade & Investment Ongoing
businesses to increase apprenticeship and and Communities
training opportunities
Expand apprenticeship and traineeship Department of Education NSW Trade & Investment 2013
options through partnerships with Group and Communities
Training Companies
Deliver customised training solutions to assist Department of Education Community Colleges, 2013
unemployed and underemployed people to gain and Communities TAFE NSW, Registered
skills for employment Training Organisations
Foster additional educational facilities and encourage more students to undertake further
education in courses that cater to future workforce needs
Support the increase of achievement levels Department of Education Universities Ongoing
across all levels of education and training and Communities
Continue to provide and improve Department of Education TAFE, University of Newcastle Ongoing
pathways between TAFE NSW and the and Communities
University of Newcastle
Support the University of Newcastle and the Department of Education Australian Research Centre, Ongoing
Australia Research Centre’s four year study into and Communities University of Newcastle to 2015
the development of students’ educational and
career aspirations in the middle years of school
Take advantage of opportunities that the National Department of Education Regional Development ongoing
Broadband Network may present to enhance and and Communities Australia Central Coast,
expand educational services and outcomes NBN Co, Industry
Implement programs to attract and retain quality Department of Education Ongoing
and highly accomplished teachers and Communities
Encourage the expansion of higher education Central Coast Regional Gosford City Council, DPC, Ongoing
facilities and provision on the Central Coast, Development Corporation University of Newcastle, TAFE,
including within Gosford CBD Higher Education
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PRIORITY 3
Improve transport connectivity and regional roads
Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Improve the regional road network to address traffic hotspots and increase linkages
within the region
Upgrade the intersection of Roads and Calling of tenders for the main
Brisbane Water Drive and Manns Road Maritime Services construction in 2013
with the Central Coast Highway
Upgrade the Central Coast Highway: Roads and Carlton Road to Matcham Road
Maritime Services Scheduled to be open to traffic
Carlton Road to Matcham Road
by March 2013
Matcham Road to Ocean View Drive
Matcham Road to Ocean View Drive
scheduled for completion in late 2013
Upgrade the F3/Wyong Road intersection Roads and Completion scheduled for 2013
at Tuggerah Maritime Services
Progress route assessments and design Roads and Pacific Hwy, Wyong Option
work for improvements to the Pacific Maritime Services assessment to be completed
Highway through Wyong Town Centre and by March 2013
between Narara and Ourimbah
Pacific Hwy, Narara to Lisarow Route
options to be identified in 2013
Pacific Hwy Lisarow to Ourimbah
Detailed design completed
by Mid 2013
Wisemans Ferry Road – develop a road Roads and Gosford City Ongoing program to 2016
safety package for the route in consultation Maritime Services Council has prime
with Gosford City Council responsibility
for delivery
Complete detailed design for the Roads and 2014
conversion of the roundabout at the Maritime Services
junction of the Pacific Highway and
Wyong Road to full traffic signals
Investigate strategic designs for Roads and 2013
intersection upgrades of Wyong Road Maritime Services
with Enterprise Drive, Mingara Drive
and Tumbi Road
Complete the detailed design of the Roads and Proposed design to be on
intersection of Terrigal Drive with Maritime Services display for community comment
Charles Kay Drive by March 2013
Administer grant funding to Gosford City Roads and Gosford City Council Project development by Council
Council to eliminate the Woy Woy Maritime Services
(Rawson Road) rail level crossing and
upgrade Bull’s Hill at Woy Woy’s ‘Bays’ area
Deliver a new intersection on Sparks Road Roads and 2015
for the new Warnervale Town Centre Maritime Services
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8Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Improve the region’s external connections
Advocate for greater Commonwealth funding Transport for NSW Roads and Ongoing
and consider private sector submissions to connect Maritime Services
the F3 to the M2 Infrastructure NSW
Improve movement of rail freight through the region
Improve the Northern Sydney Freight Corridor to Transport for NSW Australian Rail Scheduled to be
grow capacity and reliability of freight trains on Track Corporation completed by 2016
the Main North Line between North Strathfield and (Commonwealth
Broadmeadow, Newcastle Government)
Improve public transport connectivity across the Central Coast, making public transport a more
attractive option
Develop a Central Coast Regional Transport Plan Transport for NSW Following the
release of the NSW
Long Term Transport
Master Plan
Undertake a review of the CityRail and Central Coast Transport for NSW RailCorp, Bus Operators Implementation
bus timetables of new rail timetable
in late 2013
Provide additional express train services between Transport for NSW Timeframe to be
the Central Coast and Sydney to help reduce integrated with
commuter travel times and increase patronage timetable review
Work with the Commonwealth Government on Transport for NSW Regional Development Ongoing
High Speed Rail co-ordination and planning Australia Central Coast,
local councils
Regularly review bus timetables to improve services Transport for NSW Bus Operators Annual review
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PRIORITY 4
Deliver coordinated support for the community,
families and in particular, our disadvantaged and
vulnerable members
Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Improve community safety
Provide high visibility policing and NSW Police Force Ongoing
crime reduction/prevention activities
Work with local stakeholders to support family NSW Police Force NSW Police Force, Office of Ongoing
friendly events such as Australia Day and Liquor Gaming and Racing,
New Year’s Eve and reduce anti-social behaviour Gosford and Wyong Councils,
associated with alcohol misuse The Entrance Town Centre
Management, Department of
Education and Communities,
Department of Family and
Community Services
Promote safe public spaces with appropriate alcohol Department NSW Police Force, Gosford and Ongoing
restrictions, design and lighting of Premier Wyong Councils, Department
and Cabinet of Family and Community Services
Continue the implementation of the Office of NSW Police Force Ongoing
NSW Government’s “three strikes” disciplinary Liquor, Gaming
scheme to tackle alcohol-related violence and and Racing
anti-social behaviour
Support families and disadvantaged and vulnerable members of our community
Support the roll-out of the ‘Staying Home Department NSW Police Force, Legal July 2012 –
Leaving Violence’ program to Gosford Local of Family and Aid, Health, non government June 2015
Government Area Community organisations
Services
Deliver coordinated services to support vulnerable Department Department of Education and Ongoing
families through a joined up access centre in Wyong of Family and Communities, NSW Police Force,
and the Woy Woy Peninsula Community Local Council, non government
Services organisations
Review learner permit requirements Roads and Department of Education and Ongoing
Maritime Services Communities, Employment
and Workplace Relations, New
Horizons, Youth Connections
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0Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Reduce homelessness and improve access to affordable housing
Support the continued implementation Department NSW Ministry of Health, 2014
of the Central Coast Regional Homelessness of Family and Department of Education and
Action Plan Community Communities, Department of
Services Attorney General and Justice,
Department of Finance and
Services, Department of Premier
and Cabinet, Local Council,
non government organisations
Implement reforms to the specialist homelessness Department Ongoing
system in NSW to improve client outcomes of Family and
Community
Services
Work collaboratively with the Regional Youth Department Ongoing
Services Gosford to improve the transition of young of Family and
people to secure housing and education programs Community
which will help more young people secure and Services
maintain private rental accommodation
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PRIORITY 5
Improve access to health services and promote
healthy lifestyles
Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Improve access to quality health services
Provide more acute hospital beds Central Coast Local NSW Ministry of Health 2013
Health District
Develop a Central Coast Aboriginal Health Central Coast Local Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal 2013
Action Plan Health District Health Centre, Central Coast
NSW Medicare Local
Improve and promote opportunities for education Central Coast Local University of Newcastle 2013
and training of health professionals in the region Health District
Improve access to allied health and dental services Central Coast Local 2013
to keep pace with demand and population growth Health District
Work with Central Coast NSW Medicare Local to Central Coast Local Central Coast NSW 2013
increase the number of General Practitioners Health District Medicare Local
Develop protocols to meet the physical health care Central Coast Local 2013
needs of people with a mental illness Health District
Implement the Central Coast Local Health District Central Coast Local 2013
Disability Plan Health District
Continue to provide treatment centres for young Central Coast Local 2013
people, especially for drug and alcohol problems Health District
Continue to provide trained workers to help Central Cost Local Ongoing
combat suicide risk Health District
Establish a new 30 bed sub-acute Central Coast Local 2013
rehabilitation unit at Woy Woy hospital site Health District
Establish a public radiation oncology service at Central Coast Local 2013
Gosford Hospital and expand medical oncology Health District
services at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals
Promote healthy lifestyles
Reduce the rates of obesity in the community Central Coast Local Department of Planning and 2013
by integrating Healthy Urban Development Health District Infrastructure, local councils
Checklist principles in major developments and
planning policies
Continue the introduction of The Health Children’s Central Coast Local Department of Education Initial funding ends
programs to reduce childhood obesity in primary Health District and Communities, June 2015, most of
schools and early childhood centres non government Education the initial targets
and care providers will be attained
by June 2013
Deliver programs to reduce tobacco smoking and Central Coast Local NSW Government agencies 4 major client
increase the range of outdoor public places where Health District with direct appropriate client service agencies
smoking is prohibited contact. Non government participating
welfare agencies by June 2013.
Continuance
and expansion
to 2015
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2PRIORITY 6
Protect our natural environment and achieve balanced
outcomes between development and conservation
Actions Delivery Lead Delivery Partners Timeframe
Ensure land use and planning support sustainable economic growth and environmental protection
Finalise the Local Environment Plans for Gosford and Department of Planning 2013
Gosford City and Wyong Shire Wyong Councils and Infrastructure
Progress planning and development Department of Primary Wyong Shire Council, Ongoing
of the Central Coast Wetlands Pioneer Industries (Crown Lands) Hunter Central Coast Rivers
Dairy site Catchment Management
Authority, Department of
Planning and Infrastructure,
Central Coast Tourism
Finalise the Central Coast Regional Office of Environment Department of Planning December 2013
Conservation Plan and Heritage and Infrastructure,
Hunter Central Coast
Rivers Catchment
Management Authority
Promote stormwater harvesting Department of Local councils Ongoing
Primary Industries
(Office of Water)
Consider food production within Department of Planning
agricultural zones and Infrastructure
Promote alternate energy sources NSW Trade & Investment Gosford and 2013
through fostering local outcomes within Wyong Councils
the framework of the proposed state
wide Renewable Energy Action Plan
Develop a regional waste avoidance Environment Protection Local councils December 2013
and resource recovery strategy Authority
Implement a new Regional Illegal NSW Environment Local councils December 2013
Dumping program Protection Authority
Review and identify improvements Office of Environment Coastal Ministerial Taskforce Stage 2 reforms:
to coastal protection policy and Heritage December 2013
Develop and implement Coastal Office of Environment Wyong Shire and Gosford Open Coast and
Zone Management Plans (CZMP) and and Heritage Shire Councils Broken Bay Beaches
Emergency Action Sub-Plans (EASP) CZMP – June 2014
Tuggerah EASP –
March 2013
Hargraves EASP –
March 2013
Cabbage Tree Harbour
EASP – March 2013
Manage and protect the Central Coast’s water catchment areas
Protect the quality and supply of Hunter Central Coast Gosford Wyong Water Ongoing
water within the Central Coast’s Rivers Catchment Authority, local councils
water catchment areas through local Management Authority
management initiatives
Promote awareness about the Hunter Central Coast Ongoing
environmental value of Tuggerah Lakes Rivers Catchment
Management Authority
Review and upgrade the Hawkesbury- Hawkesbury Nepean 2013
Nepean Catchment Action Plan by 2013 Catchment Management
Authority
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