Community Engagement Plan (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 April 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
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
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
YourGroundNSW
Quarter 3: January 2024 to March 2024 2024-25 Placemaking: East Gosford
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
District Playspace Davistown
Don Small Oval Car Park
Gwandalan Skate Park Renewal
Hardy's Bay Foreshore Masterplan
Kariong Amenities Building Upgrade
Kariong Playspace - Playspace Renewal
Leisure and Pools Customer Satisfaction Survey
Narara Eco Village Planning Proposal and Amended Planning Agreement - Stage 2
Nighttime Economy Discussion Paper
Operational Plan 2024-25 and Fees and Charges
Picnic Point Playspace
Plan of Management for Council community land - Stage 2
Playspace Renewal - Wamberal Memorial Hall (Nature Play)
Public Art Plan
Public Toilets - annual renewal program
Recreation Facility Development - Lake Munmorah
Road Safety Strategy
Safer Cities: Her Way – Stage 2
Skate Park Renewal - Gwandalan Skate Park
Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path
Wellbeing Survey
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)
Business Retention and Expansion Survey
Crown Land Plan of Management
Cultural Plan for Central Coast
Development Control Plans (Flooding and Coastal Hazards)
Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan
Finalisation of Narara Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan
Water and Sewer Recycled Water Program
Wayfinding

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Administrator's Minute - 12-month forward plan for community engagement 

At the Council meeting on 27 June 2023, the Administrator formerly requested a forward plan for community engagement. He noted:

Central Coast Council is about to begin its last complete financial year under the current period of Administration before Councillors return in September 2024. During my appointment as Administrator, I have met with many individuals, community groups, resident associations, and committees to connect and engage with the community. During these conversations, some residents have expressed interest in being more involved in Council matters that impact them, or that they have a particular interest in. At times, some community members have indicated they had not been aware Council was undertaking community consultation on a certain project or weren’t sure how to stay abreast of community consultation that may be coming up during the months ahead.

To increase transparency and foresight for the community on Council’s community engagement activities, I am requesting a report back to Council that provides a 12-month forward plan of upcoming engagement projects that is publicly available and details how the community can get involved. 

It should be acknowledged there may be instances when engagement projects arise during this period which were not determined at the time of this forward plan, for example, State or Federal Government developments that Council has not received 12 months’ notice on. However, I am seeking for the 12-month forward plan to present the most accurate picture of engagement for the year ahead, thereby increasing transparency with the community and allowing the community to think about and plan for the engagement activities they would like to get involved in. 

He moved:

1    That Council staff prepare a report which provides a 12-month forward plan outlining the key projects, initiatives, policies, strategies and plans that Central Coast Council intends to conduct community engagement on. 

2    That Council staff provide this report back to Council no later than the August 2023 Council meeting.

Council report - Community Engagement Plan for 2023-24

At its meeting on 22 August 2023, a 12-month Community Engagement Plan for 2023-24 was presented to Council in response to the Administrator’s Minute on 27 June 2023.

This report presents a 12-month forward plan outlining the key projects, initiatives, policies, strategies and plans that Council intends to engage with the Central Coast community in 2023-24.

The Administrator said:

At last night’s Council meeting, I was pleased to finalise a public, 12-month forward plan for community engagement which outlines the key projects, initiatives, policies, strategies and plans that Council will be engaging the Central Coast community on this financial year. 

The Community Engagement Plan for 2023-24 was drafted in response to an Administrator Minute I tabled at the June 2023 Council Meeting and is now a public document which will soon be available to the community on Council’s engagement website, YourVoiceOurCoast.com. 

I am pleased with this outcome, which means the Central Coast community now has a thorough list of projects and timelines that the community can expect to be engaged on during the course of this financial year. 

The Central Coast has begun its last complete financial year under the current period of Administration before Councillors return in September 2024. This list of engagement projects can help the community stay abreast of community consultation projects that may be of interest to them which are coming up throughout the year. 

Most importantly, this community engagement plan will become an annual fixture in Council’s yearly operational planning. 

Q1 Update - Community Engagement Plan 2023-24

  • Nearly 90 percent (16/18) of projects in the plan either have or are being actioned.
  • Over 29,000 sessions with nearly 39,000 views on YVOC
  • Over 21,000 new users

Community engagement activity by title

Status

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

Q2 Engagement activities – anticipated changes as at 3 November 2023

Community engagement activity by title

Status

YourGroundNSW

Added project – Transport for NSW

Picnic Point Playspace (Q1 deliverable)

Postponed until Q4

Wamberal Memorial Hall Playspace: Renewal
Kariong Playspace: Renewal
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

Q2 Update - Community Engagement Plan 2023-24

Q2 Engagement activities summary

  • Over 80 percent (26/32) of projects in the plan either have or are being actioned.
  • Nearly 28,000 sessions with nearly 39,000 views on YVOC.
  • Over 19,000 new users.

 

Community engagement activity by title

Project Status

Building Renewal - Buff Point Oval Sportsground Amenities

Direct stakeholder engagement

Building Renewal - Frost Reserve Sportsground Amenities Building

On hold – Funding not confirmed

Building Renewal - Erina Oval Sportsground Amenities

On hold – Funding not confirmed

Building Renewal - Halekulani Oval Sportsground Amenities

Direct stakeholder engagement

Central Coast Regulatory Policy

Open

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

Open

Community Theatre Review

Completed

Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy

Open

Deferred Matters Lands Planning Proposal

Completed

Digital Strategy for Central Coast Council

Direct stakeholder engagement

District Playspace Davistown

Postponed until Q4

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

Flooding and Tidal Inundation Policy

Planning underway

Heritage Development Control Plan

Planning underway

Kariong Playspace - Playspace Renewal

Postponed until Q4

Local Approvals Policy and Outdoor Trading Specifications

Open

Narara Eco Village Planning Proposal and Amended Planning Agreement

Completed

Natural Disaster Remediation Program

Planning underway

Northern District Contribution Plan

Planning underway

Phegans Bay Waterfront Masterplan

Open

Planning Proposal for Tuggerah Gateway

Planning underway

Playspace Renewal - Wamberal Memorial Hall (Nature Play)

On hold

Update to Ourimbah Masterplan - Jaques Street Community Land

Completed

Water and Sewer Community Engagement and Education Strategy

Completed

Water and Sewer Masterplan: Water and Sewer service connections program - connecting unserviced properties to the network

Completed

Wyong District Place Plan

Planning underway

YourGroundNSW

Planning underway

Q3 Engagement activities – anticipated changes as at 3 July 2024

Community engagement activity by title

Project Status

Asset Management Plans – Service Levels

 

Collongra Boat Ramp remediation and upgrade

Added project – Planning underway

Cultural Plan for Central Coast

Commencing Q3

Digital Strategy for Central Coast Council

 

Don Small Oval Car Park

Added project – Planning underway

Kariong Amenities Building Upgrade

On hold – Funding not confirmed

Kincumber Waste Management Facility

Postponed to FY24-25

Listening Labs: Creative community

Commencing Q3

Northlakes Oval - Car park and amenities building upgrade

Postponed until FY24-25

Recreation Facility Development - Lake Munmorah

On hold – Funding not confirmed

Skate Park Renewal - Gwandalan Skate Park

Postponed until Q4

 

Q3 Update - Community Engagement Plan 2023-24

  • 75 percent (27/36) projects either completed, open for consultation or in planning.
  • Nearly 28,000 sessions with nearly 39,000 views on YVOC (same as Q2)
  • Over 20,000 new users

Community engagement activity by title

Project Status

2024-25 Placemaking: East Gosford

Planning underway

Asset Management Plans – Service Levels

Planning underway

Central Coast Airport Masterplan

Community consultation complete

Central Coast Integrated Transport Strategy

Planning underway

Central Coast Thematic History

Community consultation complete

Collongra Boat Ramp remediation and upgrade

Planning underway

INTERNAL ONLY - Community of Practice

Planning underway

INTERNAL ONLY - Depot Masterplan

Planning underway

INTERNAL ONLY - Wyong Admin refurb

Planning underway

Community resilience planning in partnership with the Minderoo Foundation

Planning underway

District Playspace Davistown

Planning underway

Don Small Oval Car Park

Planning underway

Employment Lands Strategy

Postponed until Q4

Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan

Planning underway

Gwandalan Skate Park Renewal

Planning underway

Hardy's Bay Foreshore Masterplan

Planning underway

Kariong Amenities Building Upgrade

Direct stakeholder engagement

Kariong Playspace - Playspace Renewal

Direct stakeholder engagement

Leisure and Pools Customer Satisfaction Survey

Planning underway

Narara Eco Village Planning Proposal and Amended Planning Agreement - Stage 2

Community consultation complete

Nighttime Economy Discussion Paper

Community consultation complete

Northlakes Oval - Car park and amenities building upgrade

Postponed until FY2025

Operational Plan 2024-25 and Fees and Charges

Planning underway

Picnic Point Playspace

Planning underway

Plan of Management for Council community land - Stage 2

Planning underway

Playspace Renewal - Wamberal Memorial Hall (Nature Play)

Direct stakeholder engagement

Public Art Plan

Community consultation complete

Public Toilets - annual renewal program

Planning underway

Recreation Facility Development - Lake Munmorah

Postponed until FY2025

Road Safety Strategy

Planning underway

Safer Cities: Her Way – Stage 2

Community consultation complete

Skate Park Renewal - Gwandalan Skate Park

Postponed until Q4

Tuggerawong Foreshore Shared Path

Planning underway

Wellbeing Survey

Open for consultation

Woy Woy foreshore - Public swimming baths and accessibility upgrade

Postponed until FY2025

Wyong District Place Plan

Postponed until Q4

Q4 Engagement activities – anticipated changes as at 3 July 2024

These are the known anticipated changes to projects scheduled for Q4

Community engagement activity by title

Project Status

Cultural Plan for Central Coast - Previously Q3

Postponed until Q4

Development Control Plans (Flooding and Coastal Hazards)

Postponed until Q3 FY2025

Kincumber Waste Management Facility

Postponed until FY2025

Listening Labs - Previously Q3

Postponed until Q4

Food Organics Garden Organics Collection and Processing

Postponed until Q4 FY2025

Shelly Beach Former Landfill Remediation

Stakeholders only

Tuggerah Lakes Flood Study Review

Postponed until FY2025

Q4 Update - Community Engagement Plan 2023-24

  • 56 percent (9/16) of projects completed or open for public consultation
  • Nearly 33,000 sessions with nearly 45,000 views on YVOC (increase on Q3)
  • Over 24,000 new users (increase on Q3)

Community engagement activity by title

Project Status

Alcohol Free Zones

Community consultation complete

Annual Water and Sewer customer engagement (for reporting to Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal)

Open for consultation

Business Retention and Expansion Survey

Not started

Crown Land Plan of Management                                                           

Postponed until Q4 FY2025

Cultural Plan for Central Coast

Postponed until Q3 FY2025

Development Control Plans (Flooding and Coastal Hazards)

Postponed until Q3 FY2025

Draft Councillor Policies

Added project – Community consultation complete

Draft Central Coast Section 7.12 Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2024

Community consultation complete

Engagement Framework and Community Participation Plan

In progress

Finalisation of Narara Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study & Plan

Postponed until Q2 FY2025

Picnic Point Reserve, The Entrance District Playspace Upgrade

Added project – Open for consultation

Tuggerah Gateway Planning Proposal

Community consultation complete

Tunkuwallin Oval Gwandalan Skate Park Renewal

Added project – Community consultation complete

Water & Sewer Customer Charter and Complaints Management Framework

Open for consultation

Water and Sewer Recycled Water Program

Not started

Wayfinding

Community consultation complete

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