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November 7, 2013
Issue 33
Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Masterplan formally adopted fter extensive community consultation, Wyong Council formally adopted the Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Masterplan on Wednesday, October 23.
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The Masterplan will see the implementation of practical and affordable improvements which will build on the natural strengths of the area. These strengths include the proximity of the Long Jetty Village to Tuggerah Lakes; existing parks and playgrounds; and good transport links. Part of The Entrance Peninsula Planning Strategy adopted in April 2009, the Long Jetty Village Masterplan also improves public spaces in the area, with upgrades to Saltwater Creek Park and Lions Park; embellishment of existing jetties; plans for a water play park
at Watkins Jetty; and identification of four ‘activity hubs’. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this was a great example
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of council and local residents and businesses sitting down and coming up with practical solutions together. “We’ve already
seen new banners go up along the Central Coast Highway and other streetscape improvements suggested by residents,” Cr Eaton
said. “Now this plan will guide council’s own spending in line with the community’s vision. “This is how it should
be done and I’m very excited about what the future holds for this village precinct, particularly when the main street and jetties are done up,” Cr Eaton said. C o m m u n i t y participation was a vital aspect of the development of the Masterplan, with forums, stakeholder working group meetings, surveys, postcard drop offs to business owners, and presentations to relevant community and business groups taking place. The plan focuses on practical, affordable projects which are able to be maintained. It will also focus on public and private urban domain improvements designed to enhance the quality of physical assets surrounding the foreshore area. Wyong Council Agenda, 4.1 23 Oct 2013
the Wyong Shire