Help celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December by creating an art piece for the Manning Regional Art Gallery.
What’s your thing? Tell us how you want to hear from us and share your thoughts.
Work is underway to upgrade Tea Gardens Pool and make it more accessible for all.
We are seeking your feedback on a draft Planning Agreement applying to Kolodong Estate, Taree.
Have your say by Tuesday 16 August on our various draft policies currently on public exhibition.
Check out the facilities including boat ramps, jetties, wharves, pontoons, fishing tables, marine pump out stations, and swimming enclosures that we have been working on.
Help us divert 70% of waste from landfill by 2030. Be a good sort and follow our Re-imagine waste hub for more recycling tips and inspiration.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the ACE Team! We are currently reviewing applications and will provide an update soon. +Follow this project page to stay updated!
Reduce, reuse, recycle….re-imagine waste. We are seeking your feedback on our plans for sustainable waste management until 2030.
A hub for everyone to learn, celebrate, and find out what's happening in your local Aboriginal community.
Join the conversation about current and future outdoor space needs in the MidCoast.
Do you have information about local Aboriginal servicemen and servicewomen? Let us know – we want to recognise them for their service.
We are currently reviewing the results from community feedback and will be in touch soon.
The renovations will provide upgraded facilities and more space, making the centre better suited to community needs.
Find out more about our completed and current major water projects across our region.
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment recently sought the community's feedback on reforms to state-wide employment zones.
Scotts Creek Bridge will undergo repairs during 2022 to ensure the bridge continues to provide safe road access to Mitchells Island.
Keep updated on our works to restore Wingham Riverside Reserve.
A major project to reconstruct the Cedar Party Creek Bridge at Wingham’s town entrance is being planned.
The draft documents that outline how we deliver services to our community were approved at the 29 June 2022 Council Meeting.
Our project team are currently reviewing submissions and will provide an update soon.
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.
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.
Find out where you can honour our heroes this ANZAC Day in the MidCoast, and post your online Anzac Day tribute message of support and remembrance.
We recently completed 16 Community Conversations across the region.
We review the work we do to improve access ways to our beaches, ensuring we can all enjoy our beautiful coastline while protecting its important environmental values.
We will be reviving a section of Town Creek in Nabiac to reduce the impact of future flooding, and also create a new picnic area for the community and visitors to enjoy.
Find information and resources if you have been impacted by disaster in the MidCoast region.
Help us develop the Draft MidCoast Aboriginal Action Plan to support, strengthen, enrich and celebrate our Aboriginal community.
The Gloucester Grandstand will be retrofitted with a new seating structure, allowing for approximately 478 seats, new steps and handrails and an accessible seating area.
We are investing in improving our public amenities across the MidCoast, with a focus on making sure they are accessible to all members of the community.
An exciting new upgrade to public and change room amenities is kicking off at Taree’s popular Omaru Park.
We are working with community groups and the State and Federal Government to invest in improving our sporting facilities across the MidCoast.
Council's Annual Financial Statements and Auditor's Reports for the period 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 are now available.
The Child Safe Action Plan was adopted by Council at the Council meeting on Wednesday 27 July 2022.
We are working through a number of playground makeover projects in the MidCoast, to replace old playgrounds with new and exciting play spaces for everyone to enjoy.
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.
We recently sought feedback on our various draft policies. These policies were adopted at the February 2022 Council meeting.
View our Public Notices here.
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.
New fees and charges have been adopted the 2021/2022 swim season, with the YMCA providing management and operation services at Tea Gardens Pool.
A large investment is being made in improving these facilities for our community with projects underway or scheduled, for many of the community halls across the MidCoast.
View our MidCoast Ageing Strategy 2022-2026 to help the MidCoast become an age-friendly place in which to live, work and play.
Thanks to everyone who gave feedback about what water in the MidCoast means to you!
The Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan was submitted to Council on Wednesday 27 July and adopted by Council.
Find out all about our administration office centralisation project, Yalawanyi Ganya.
Make sure you have a Get Ready Bushfire plan and take the challenge – complete the survey!
We checked in with the community again to update Council's community strategic plan, MidCoast 2030: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility.
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.
The Gloucester community developed a local community plan, which outlines a 10 year vision for the community and identify actions to achieve this vision.
We have moved into the next stage of our major renovations with the library closing from Friday 24 June for the next 16 weeks.
We have commissioned a hazard study to be undertaken on Seal Rocks Road as there are concerns for the stability of the road and the potential isolation of the town.
Keep updated on the development of Forster Civic Precinct, which will include a new public library, visitor information and customer service centres for the community.
The Forster Main Beach masterplan guides Council's future planning and applications for grant funding to develop the Forster Main Beach precinct.
A brand new jetty for Tea Gardens is coming, thanks to funding from NSW Boating Now and Council.
Bulahdelah’s brand new skate park at Alum Mountain Park officially opened to the community on 26 June 2021 with a special community day for everyone to enjoy.
Keep updated on the exciting studio space being built at the Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC), by following this project.
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.
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.
View our Flying-fox Camp Management Plan, a plan to manage the Flying-fox camps in the MidCoast region.
View our inaugural Cultural Plan to support the strengthening of the MidCoast region’s creatives and help invigorate the local economy.
We're currently zoning in on the zones used across the MidCoast - to develop a clear, consistent, region-wide planning framework.
Find out more about our MidCoast Urban Release Areas Report, which identifies land across the MidCoast region for future urban expansion.
Working with our community, we have adopted a MidCoast Greening Strategy and Vegetation Management Policy to help us value our natural landscapes.
We recently sought your feedback on the final concept plans for the Tuncurry water playground. Check out the Engagement snapshot on the project page.
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.
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.
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.
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