Draft On-site Wastewater Management Strategy
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This strategy will help MidCoast Council regulate nearly 13,000 septic systems across the region.
Draft Delivery Program (2022-2026) and Operational Plan (2023-24)
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Consultation has now closed. Thank you for your participation in shaping our plans for the region and the services we’ll deliver.
Cemeteries Strategy
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Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on a MidCoast Cemetery Strategy. We are reviewing your feedback and will be back in touch soon.
Koala Safe Spaces Program
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Help us conserve our koala population.
MidCoast Economic Development Strategy
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Consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback in shaping the strategy.
The Falls Bridge
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The Falls Bridge crossing in Elands has been replaced by a new concrete bridge, with the crossing now open.
Current draft policies on public exhibition
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We are asking for your feedback on our various draft policies, covering a variety of Council interests.
2022 Waterway and Catchment Report Card
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Healthy waterways and catchments are vital systems that keep our local towns and communities thriving and ensure a healthy and vibrant future. View this year's results.
Wildlife We Love
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Understanding and conserving native wildlife of the MidCoast.
Taree levee feasibility study
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We have engaged consultants to undertake a feasibility study for a levee for the Taree central business district to reduce the impact of flood events.
MidCoast Council 2021-2022 Financial Statements
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Council's Annual Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 are now available.
Our Water Our Future
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Thank you to everyone who contributed. Your input will help inform our long-term water strategy.
Nabiac and Bulahdelah Showgrounds Plan of Management
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Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. Both plans were adopted at the 22 February 2023 Council Meeting.
$7.5 million roads program
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We're investing an additional $7.5 million into improving roads that have been identified for repair by the community, and need excessive maintenance.
Manning Street makeover
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A series of projects to improve the appeal of Manning Street is taking place.
Wallis Lake Recreation Clubs Planning Proposal
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Council has resolved to submit an amendment for the gazettal of the rezoning of two sites on Wallis Lake.
Alcohol free zones and prohibited areas
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We recently sought your feedback on the current alcohol free zones and alcohol prohibited areas for review. We are reviewing submissions and will provide an update soon.
Draft Summer Green Planning Proposal
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We are seeking your feedback on the Draft Summer Green Planning Proposal, previously known as Fairview West in Forster. Have your say before Tuesday 11 October.
International Day of People with Disability
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Celebration of 2022 International Day of People with Disability.
Community Engagement Strategy
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The Community Engagement Strategy 2022-25 was adopted by the elected Council on 14 December 2022.
Draft Kolodong Estate Planning Agreement and Explanatory Note
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We recently asked for your feedback on a draft Planning Agreement applying to Kolodong Estate, Taree.
Draft policies in review
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We recently sought feedback on our various draft policies, covering a variety of Council interests.
MidCoast Council's ACE (Arts, Culture, Environment) Team
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The ACE team is a group of 13 young people between the ages 12 and 24 who are working together to plan and run 12 workshops this summer.
Waste Strategy 2030
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Reduce, reuse, recycle … re-imagine waste. Our approach to sustainable waste management until 2030.
Local Aboriginal hub
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A hub for everyone to learn, celebrate, and find out what's happening in your local Aboriginal community.
Draft Open Space and Recreation Strategy
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You're invited to provide feedback on the draft Open Space and Recreation Strategy 2023-2035 for the MidCoast. Have your say before Tuesday 27 June 2023.
Taree War Memorial Clock
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Do you have information about local Aboriginal servicemen and servicewomen? Let us know – we want to recognise them for their service.
Draft Hallidays Point Place Strategy
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We are awaiting the finalisation of several important studies which will inform the Strategy.
Employment zones reform
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The NSW Department of Planning and Environment recently sought the community's feedback on reforms to state-wide employment zones.
Scotts Creek Bridge
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Scotts Creek Bridge will undergo repairs during 2022 to ensure the bridge continues to provide safe road access to Mitchells Island.
Wingham riverside restoration
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Wingham Riverside Reserve was officially reopened Tuesday 6 December 2022.
Cedar Party Creek Bridge
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A major project to reconstruct the Cedar Party Creek Bridge at Wingham’s town entrance is being planned.
Our future plans on delivering services to the community
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The draft documents that outline how we deliver services to our community were approved at the 29 June 2022 Council Meeting.
Code of Meeting Practice
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The Code was adopted by the elected Council at the 24 August 2022 meeting.
North Tuncurry Urban Release Area
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The community was encouraged to have its say on the North Tuncurry Urban Release Area proposal to rezone 615 hectares of Crown Land in Tuncurry.
Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program
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Stay updated on exciting projects helping us address the impacts of land-use on water quality and ecosystem health, that will help protect our Southern Estuaries.
Community Conversations
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We are heading back out on our next round of Community Conversations during May and June 2023.
Disaster Recovery Hub
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Find information and resources if you have been impacted by disaster in the MidCoast region.
Draft MidCoast Aboriginal Action Plan
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Consultation has now closed on the Draft MidCoast Aboriginal Action Plan. Thank you for your participation in shaping the Plan.
MidCoast Council 2020-2021 Financial Statements
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Council's Annual Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 are now available.
Child Safe Action Plan
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The Child Safe Action Plan was adopted by Council at the Council meeting on Wednesday 27 July 2022.
Our Manning River
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Stay updated on exciting projects happening to help us address the impacts of land-use on water quality and ecosystem health, that will help protect our Manning River.
Policies adopted after public exhibition
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We recently adopted our various draft policies, covering a variety of Council interests.
Public Notices
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View our Public Notices here.
Draft Planning Agreement - Parry's Cove Subdivision - Tea Gardens
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Council resolved to enter into a planning agreement for the Parry’s Cove subdivision - Lots 10, 19 and 40 DP 270100, Myall Quays Boulevard Tea Gardens NSW 2324.
Tea Gardens Pool - change of operations, fees and charges
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New fees and charges have been adopted the 2021/2022 swim season, with the YMCA providing management and operation services at Tea Gardens Pool.
MidCoast Ageing Strategy 2022-2026
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View our MidCoast Ageing Strategy 2022-2026 to help the MidCoast become an age-friendly place in which to live, work and play.
MidCoast Community Water Survey
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Thanks to everyone who gave feedback about what water in the MidCoast means to you!
Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022-2026
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The Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan was submitted to Council on Wednesday 27 July and adopted by Council.
Yalawanyi Ganya
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Find out all about our administration office centralisation project, Yalawanyi Ganya.
Focus on our Future
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We checked in with the community again to update Council's community strategic plan, MidCoast 2030: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility.
Know Your Urban Zone
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We are developing a clear, consistent, region-wide planning framework to encourage the community to know their zone – with a focus on key urban zones in the MidCoast.
Gloucester Local Community Plan
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The Gloucester community developed a local community plan, which outlines a 10 year vision for the community and identify actions to achieve this vision.
Seal Rocks Road hazard study
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Our consultants are preparing options to ensure future road access for the village of Seal Rocks after a Geotechnical Hazard study found the road is at risk.
Manning Entertainment Centre
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The exciting new Beryl Jane Flett Studio space at the Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree is officially open.
Northern Gateway Transport Hub
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The Northern Gateway Transport Hub is being developed at the northern Taree interchange in Cundletown, which is the main transport corridor linking Sydney and Brisbane.
Climate Change Policy
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The Policy defines Council’s role in reducing its carbon emissions, adapting to the projected impacts of climate change and supporting the community to do the same.
Flying-fox Camp Management Plan
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View our Flying-fox Camp Management Plan, a plan to manage the Flying-fox camps in the MidCoast region.
MidCoast Cultural Plan 2036
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View our inaugural Cultural Plan to support the strengthening of the MidCoast region’s creatives and help invigorate the local economy.
Know Your Rural Zone
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We're currently zoning in on the zones used across the MidCoast - to develop a clear, consistent, region-wide planning framework.
Growth areas and redevelopment in the MidCoast region
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Find out more about our MidCoast Urban Release Areas Report, which identifies land across the MidCoast region for future urban expansion.
Greening Strategy and Vegetation Management in the MidCoast
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Working with our community, we have adopted a MidCoast Greening Strategy and Vegetation Management Policy to help us value our natural landscapes.
Delivery Program (2018-2022) & Operational Plan (2021-2022)
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The Plan is our commitment to our community on how and where funds will be spent, and what projects the community can expect to be delivered during the financial year.
Biodiversity Framework 2021-2030
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Our Biodiversity Framework is a roadmap for a coordinated and strategic approach by Council and the community for the rich natural heritage found across the MidCoast.
Wingham CBD Masterplan
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We listened to your extensive feedback to resolve several elements of the draft masterplan for the Wingham CBD, with the project now moving onto detailed design planning.
