Central Coast, NSW

Central Coast, NSW introduces a pair of interactive flood mapping tools for improved resilience

Central Coast created a flood extents map for every property near Tuggerah Lake with waterRIDE LITE. Users toggle through current, minor, moderate, major, and probable maximum flooding (PMF) options for color-coded map layers. A council-wide digital tool built with Esri displays flood precincts, PMF risk levels, and 1-in-100-year hazard classifications. Council officials complemented these new tools with online resources for flood mitigation and emergency planning.

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Central Coast, NSW

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Central Coast, NSW Green Grid: Our Place creates long-term plan for interconnected open spaces

Central Coast found that 89% of residents lived within 400 meters of public land but much of that space needed improvements for use. Green Grid: Our Place creates a 20-year strategy for improving open spaces with a focus on climate resiliency and livability. The plan establishes intertwined actions within six sub-grids like Agricultural, Cultural, and Recreational. Council officials shaped the first-in-state plan based on 12 workshops and a one-month public feedback period.

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Central Coast, NSW implements GPS system for its Fleet and Driver Management Transformation

The GPS system replaced paper documentation and guesswork by the council's Plant and Fleet team. Vehicle tracking helps Central Coast with timely communication, vehicle mobilization, and driver policy compliance. Council officials use GPS data for accurate calculations of fuel costs and estimates of future maintenance needs. The transformation project also identified cost savings through optimized routes and sales of under-used fleet vehicles.

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Central Coast, NSW goes to the sources of food waste with Love Food Hate Waste education campaign

This program seeks reductions in 30% of landfill waste comprised of food waste. Central Coast residents use an online form to request free kits with spaghetti portioners, meal planner magnets, and recipes. Council officials ask participants to fill out intake and exit surveys during their one-month experiences with waste reduction. Food-related businesses can ask for Your Business is Food kits with portion plates and food labels for staff members.

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Central Coast, NSW collaborates with Grow It Local to boost urban farming and edible gardening

This initiative encourages food exchanges and conversations necessary for a robust urban agricultural scene. Residents search for local gardeners and small-scale farmers through the Grow It Local platform. The Contact Me About section on each listing indicates the owner's areas of expertise including food waste and local contacts. Central Coast and Grow It Local are hosting virtual workshops covering topics from seed selection to produce storage.

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Central Coast, NSW supports local businesses in major retail centers with Blank Canvas Central Coast

Blank Canvas Central Coast used bushfire recovery funds to support locally-focused activations as the area reopened from COVID-19. Twelve local shops participated in pop-up shops at Ettalong Beach and Long Jetty. The month-long program included Aboriginal artists, fashion designers, and a greengrocer. Local officials selected these locations because they offered significant foot traffic for the creative community.

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Central Coast, NSW partners on Curby soft plastics recycling pilot as model for Australian cities

The city partnered with iQ Renew and Nestlé to recruit 2,000 households for the trial. Participants place plastic wrap and packaging materials in yellow Curby bags and apply stickers with QR codes. The bags are collected from the yellow recycling bin and sent to an iQ Renew facility. Gathered plastics are used for new plastic production, waste energy, or chemical recycling. Central Coast will use data from the pilot to inform a future council-wide rollout.

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Central Coast, NSW

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