Regional Profile and Plans for the Central Coast
Central Coast at a Glance 2011- Central Coast Research Foundation
Regional Profile
Central Coast Regional Plan 2011-2015
State Plan Central Coast Region
Regional Economic Development and Employment Strategy (REDES)
Gosford Community Strategic Plan 2025
Wyong Shire Council Strategic Plan 2011-2015
Download Wyong Community Strategic Plan 2030
Central Coast Economic Indicators September 2011 - Central Coast Research Foundation
Central Coast Economic Indicators March 2011 - Central Coast Research Foundation
Federal, State and Local Govt Master Directory
Central Coast Local Government
Gosford City Council
49 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250
PO Box 21, Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: 02 4325 8222
Email: goscity@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.gosford.nsw.gov.au
If you wish to speak to the Mayor or Councillors, they can be contacted directly via the mobile phone numbers listed on Council’s website.
Organisational Structure
Mayor: Councillor Laurie Maher
View UP CLOSE interview with Cr Laurie Maher
PO Box 21 Gosford 2250
Office: 4325 8361
Mobile: 0408 439 179
Fax: 4323 6268
Email: laurie.maher@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Deputy Mayor: Councillor Craig Doyle
PO Box 21 Gosford 2250 Office: - Mobile: 0408 432 753 Fax: 4385 7796 Email: craig.doyle@gosford.nsw.gov.au
Councillors: Chris Bourke, Peter Freewater, Amy Houston, Terri Latella, Jim Macfadyen, Chris Holstein, Vicki Scott and Jeff Strickson
General Manager: Peter Wilson Director of City Services: Stephen Glenn Director of Environment Planning: Colleen Worthy-Jennings Director of Water Sewerage: Rod Williams Director of Corporate Services: Nic Pasternatsky Director of Community Services and Organizational Development: Terry Thirlwell Advisor Economic Development: John Tilston
Wyong Shire Council
16 Hely Street, Wyong, NSW 2259
PO Box 20, Wyong, NSW 2259
Phone: 02 4350 5555
Email: wsc@wyong.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.wyongsc.nsw.gov.au
Organisational Structure
Mayor: Councillor Bob Graham
Ph: (02) 4388 5366
Deputy Mayor: Sue Wynn
Ph: 0434 151 537
Councillors: Greg Best, Councillor Lisa Matthews Emma McBride, John McNamara, Bill Symington, Doug Vincent, Lynne Webster and Sue Wynn
General Manager: Michael Whittaker Director of Corporate Services: David Jack Director of Shire Planning: Gina Vereker Director of Shire Services: Paul Wise Manager of Business Development: Gary McLauchlin NOTE: Mayoral elections are held in September each year. Next local government elections are due in September 2011
State Government - NSW Members
Minister for The Central Coast and Member for Terrigal
Mr Chris Hartcher MLA (Lib)
PO Box 3618, Erina NSW 2250
Shop 3 Fountain Plaza
148–158 The Entrance Road, Erina NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4365 1906
Fax: (02) 4365 4768
email: terrigal@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Electorate includes the suburbs of: Avoca Beach, Bensville, Copacabana, Daleys Point, Davistown, Empire Bay, Erina, Erina Heights, Forresters Beach, Green Point, Hardys Bay, Holgate, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Kincumber, Kincumber South, Lisarow, Macmasters Beach, Matcham, Mount Elliot, North Avoca, Picketts Valley, Pretty Beach, Saratoga, St Huberts Island, Terrigal, Tumbi Umbi, Wagstaffe, Wamberal, Yattalunga.
Gosford
Ms Chris Holstein (Lib) - view UP CLOSE interview with Chris Holstein
PO Box 249, Woy Woy NSW 2256
Phone: (02) 4342 4122
Fax: (02) 4341 2368
email: gosford@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Electorate includes the suburbs and towns of: Bar Point, Blackwall, Booker Bay, Calga, Central Mangrove, Cheero Point, Cogra Bay, East Gosford, Ettalong Beach, Glenworth Valley, Gosford, Greengrove, Gunderman, Horsfield Bay, Kariong, Koolewong, Kulnura, Little Wobby, Lower Mangrove, Mangrove Creek, Mangrove Mountain, Marlow, Mooney Mooney, Mooney Mooney Creek, Mount White, North Gosford, Patonga, Pearl Beach, Peat Island, Peats Ridge, Phegans Bay, Point Clare, Point Frederick, Somersby, Spencer, Springfield, Tascott, Umina Beach, Upper Mangrove, Wendoree Park, West Gosford, Wobby Beach, Wondabyne, Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay.
The Entrance
Mr Chris Spence (Lib)
PO Box 389, The Entrance NSW 2261
Phone: (02) 4334 1012
Fax: (02) 4334 3840
TheEntrance@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Electorate includes the suburbs of: Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Blue Bay, Forresters Beach, Fountaindale, Glenning Valley, Kangy Angy, Killarney Vale, Lisarow, Long Jetty, Mount Elliot, Narara, Niagara Park, Ourimbah, Shelly Beach, Somersby, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Tuggerah, Tumbi Umbi, West Gosford, Wyoming.
Wyong
Mr Darren Webber (Lib)
PO Box 3853, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4397 1000
Fax: (02) 4397 1012
wyong@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Electorate includes the suburbs of: Berkeley Vale, Blue Haven, Budgewoi, Bushells Ridge, Canton Beach, Charmhaven, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Doyalson, Gorokan, Halloran, Hamlyn Terrace, Kanwal, Lake Haven, Magenta, Mardi, Norah Head, Noraville, Rocky Point, San Remo, Tacoma, Tacoma South, Toukley, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong, Wadalba, Wallarah, Warnervale, Watanobbi, Woongarrah, Wyong, Wyongah Minister for the Central Coast The Hon. Chris Hartcher MP (Lib) PO Box 3618, Erina NSW 2250 Shop 3 Fountain Plaza 148–158 The Entrance Road, Erina NSW 2250 Phone: (02) 4365 1906 Fax: (02) 4365 4768 terrigal@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Lake Macquarie
Mr Greg Piper MLA (Ind)
Member for Lake Macquarie
92 Victory Parade, Toronto NSW 2283
Phone: (02) 4959 3200
Fax: (02) 4950 4076
lakemacquarie@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Swansea
Mr Garry Edwards (Lib)
Shop 1, 204-206 Pacific Hwy, Swansea NSW 2281
Phone: (02) 4972 1133
Fax: (02) 4972 1494
swansea@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Electorate covers Hunter and Central Coast Regions. Central Coast suburbs include: Budgewoi, Budgewoi Peninsula, Buff Point, Cams Wharf, Doyalson, Doyalson North, Gwandalan, Halekulani, Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park, Summerland Point.
Minister of the Hunter
The Hon. Michael Gallacher, BProf St (Lib)
PO Box 418, Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 9230 2302
Fax: (02) 9230 2980
michael.gallacher@parliament.nsw.gov.au
Electorate covers Hunter and Central Coast Regions. Central Coast suburbs include: Budgewoi, Budgewoi Peninsula, Buff Point, Cams Wharf, Doyalson, Doyalson North, Gwandalan, Halekulani, Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park, Summerland Point.
Federal Government - Federal Members
Dobell
Mr Craig Thomson MP (ALP)
PO Box 3763, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Shop E1 Westfield Tuggerah, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4351 1223
Fax: (02) 4353 6480
Mobile: 0419 498 691
craig.thomson.mp@aph.gov.au
Dobell covers an area of approximately 775 sq km, which includes areas of Wyong Shire, Hawkesbury Shire and Gosford City Council. Electorate includes: Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Blue Bay, Blue Haven, Canton Beach, Central Mangrove, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Doyalson, Erina Heights (partly), Forresters Beach, Fountaindale, Glenning Valley, Gorokan, Halloran, Hamlyn Terrace, Holgate, Kangy Angy, Kanwal, Killarney Vale, Lisarow, Long Jetty, Magenta, Mardi, Matcham, ,Narara, Niagara Park, Norah Head, Noraville, Ourimbah, Rocky Point, Shelly Beach, Tacoma, Tacoma South, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Toukley, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong, Tumbi Umbi, Wadalba, Wallarah, Wamberal, Warnervale, Watanobbi, Woongarrah, Wyoming, Wyong, Wyongah, Yarramalong Valley
Robertson
Ms Deborah O'Neill MP (ALP)
View UP CLOSE interview with Deb ONeill
PO Box 577, Gosford NSW 2250
91 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4322 1922
Fax: (02) 4322 2066
deborah.o'neill@aph.gov.au
Robertson covers an area of approximately 978 sq km. Electorate includes: Avoca Beach, Bensville, Copacabana, Daleys Point, Davistown, East Gosford, Empire Bay, Erina, Erina Heights, Ettalong Beach, Gosford, Gosford West, Green Point, Hardys Bay, Holgate, Kariong, Killcare, Killcare Heights, Kincumber, Kincumber South, Lisarow, Macmasters Beach, Mangrove Mountain, Narara, Niagara Park, North Avoca,Peats Ridge, Picketts Valley, Pretty Beach, Saratoga, Somersby, Spencer, St Huberts Island, Terrigal, Wagstaffe, Wamberal, West Gosford, Woy Woy,Yattalunga.
Shortland
Ms Jill Hall MP (ALP)
PO Box 499, Belmont NSW 2280
26 Macquarie Street, Belmont NSW 2280
Phone: (02) 4947 9711 or 1300 301 792
Fax: (02) 4947 9722
Jill.Hall@aph.gov.au
Electorate covers Hunter and Central Coast Regions. Shortland covers an area of approximately 205 sq km. Central Coast electorate includes: – Budgewoi, Budgewoi Peninsula, Buff Point, Charmhaven, Doyalson, Doyalson North, Gorokan, Gwandalan, Halekulani, Kanwal, Lake Haven, Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park, San Remo, Summerland Point.
Government Contacts
A-Z List of Federal Government Websites
NSW Government Directory
Trade & Investment NSW
Central Coast (Central Coast Region)
Business Development Managers: Peter Brown
Export Advisor: Sharon Foster
Phone: 02 4340 8700
Fax: 02 4362 3095
Email: Jan Atkinson jan.atkinson@business.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.business.nsw.gov.au
Department of Planning
Hunter and Central Coast Region
Gosford Office
Ph: 4348 5000
Fax: 4323 6573
centralcoast@planning.nsw.gov.au
www.planning.nsw.gov.au
Level 3, 107-109 Mann Street
Gosford NSW 2250
Postal Address: Po Box 1148, Gosford NSW 2250
Department of Premier & Cabinet
Central Coast Office
Ph: 4337 2311
http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/
Level 3 Kensman Building
131 Donnison St
Gosford NSW 2250
Regional Development Australia – Central Coast NSW Inc
Executive Officer: Anthony Dow - view UP CLOSE interview with Anthony
Phone: 02 4349 4949
Fax: 02 4349 4956
Address: North Loop Road, University of Newcastle
Central Coast Campuses, Ourimbah NSW 2258
Postal Address: PO Box 240, Ourimbah NSW 2258
Email: Anthony.dow@rdacc.org.au
Website: www.rda.gov.au
Download: Regional Economic Development Employment Strategy
AusIndustry
Regional Manager: Jo Fisher
Phone: 02 4960 3823
Fax: 02 4960 3847
Address: IDC Hunter, University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308
Postal Address: PO Box 189, Hunter Region MC NSW 2310
Email: Jo.Fisher@innovation.gov.au
Website: www.ausindustry.gov.au
Enterprise Connect
Innovative Regions Facilitator: Graham Baker
Phone: Mobile 0457 509 620
Address: North Loop Road, University of Newcastle,
Central Coast Campuses, Ourimbah NSW 2258
Postal Address: PO Box 260, Ourimbah NSW 2258
Email: graham.baker@innovation.gov.au
Website: www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au
Central Coast Regional Development Corporation
Board Members: John Taylor, Phil Bickerstaff, Steve Brahams, Ken Jolly, Jan McClelland, Michael Whittaker, Peter Wilson - view UP CLOSE interview with Chairman John Taylor
General Manager (Acting): Mr Brett Phillips
Phone: (02) 4340 1002
Facsimile: (02) 4340 1115
www.ccrdc.nsw.gov.au
16 The Avenue Mt Penang Parklands
KARIONG NSW 2250
Workcover NSW
Ph: 4321 5000
Fax: 4325 4145
http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au
92-100 Donnison Street
Gosford 2250 NSW
Department of Health
Central Coast LHN
Matthew Hanrahan, Chief Executive
Ph: (02) 4320 2333
Fax: (02) 4320 2477
Street Address: Cnr Holden Street and Racecourse Road
GOSFORD NSW 2250
Postal Address: Locked Bag 2915, Gosford NSW 2252
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/cclhn/
Business Enterprise Connect
CEO Wayne Gates - view UP Close interview with Wayne Gates
Phone: 4355 4885
Fax: 4355 4889
Address: Floor 1, Zenith Building, 6 Reliance Drive,
Tuggerah Business Park, NSW
Central Coast Research Foundation
Email: ccrf@hvrf.com.au
T 02 4969 4566
F 02 4961 4981
PO Box 322
Newcastle NSW 2300
55 Downie Street Maryville 2293
View UP CLOSE interview CCRF Chairman Dr Wej Paradice AM
University of Newcastle - Ourimbah
Ph: 4348 4000
Fax: 4348 4035
Email: enquirycentre@newcastle.edu.au
www.newcastle.edu.au
Chittaway Road
Ourimbah NSW 2258
Government Offices
Australian Electoral Commission
Wyong Plaza Village
Suite 7, 36 Alison Road Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: 13 23 26
Department of Community Services
9 Hely Street, Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4352 6500
Department of Housing
Wyong Plaza Village
4 Alison Road, Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: (02) 4352 4400
NSW Dept of Lands
1 Prince Albert Road, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: (02) 9228 6666
Roads and Traffic Authority
325 Main Road, Toukley NSW 2263
Cnr Anzac Avenue and Hely Street, Wyong NSW 2259
Phone: 13 22 13
Rural Fire Services
Fire Control Centre
Arizona Road, Charmhaven NSW 2263
Phone: (02) 4350 5481
Business Associations
Employer Associations
NSW Business Chamber – Central Coast
President – Regional Advisory Committee: Ken Baker - view UP CLOSE interview with Ken Baker
Regional Manager: Daniel Farmer - view UP CLOSE interview with Daniel Farmer
Address: Unit 3, 19 Reliance Dr, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Phone: 02 4353 0763
Website: www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au
Industry Associations
Property Development
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) – Central Coast Chapter
Chairperson: David Kettle
Address: Level 2, 131 Donnison St, Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: 02 4324 6944
Mobile: 0417 401 410
Building Industry
Master Builders Association – Central Coast Division
Regional Manager: Len Blakeney
Address: Unit 7, 4 Stockyard Place, West Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: 02 4323 4588
Email: gosford@mbansw.asn.au
Website: www.mbansw.asn.au
Tourism & Hospitality
Central Coast Tourism Inc.
Chairman: Barton Lawler
Chief Executive Officer: Oliver Phillpot
Address: 52 The Avenue, Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4343 4444
Email: info@centralcoasttourism.com.au
Website: www.centralcoasttourism.com.au
View UP CLOSE interview with Chris King CC Tourism Business and Events Manager
Manufacturing
Central Coast Manufacturing Connect
Chairman: Frank Sammut MIE Aust - view UP CLOSE interview with Frank Sammut
PO Box 3208, Wamberal NSW 2260
Phone: 0411 186 634
Email: frank@sammutgroup.com.au
Real Estate
Real Estate Institute – Central Coast Division
Zone Chairman: David Spinks
Phone: (02) 4332 6800
Professional Associations
Central Coast Division of General Practice
CEO: Paul Warwick
Phone: (02) 4365 2294
Law Society of NSW – Central Coast Chapter
President: Val Richardson
Phone: (02) 4332 3322
Chambers of Commerce
East Gosford Chamber of Commerce
President: Ken Howes
Address: PO Box 4154, East Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4323 3677
Erina Chamber of Commerce
President: Tim Gunasinghe - view UP CLOSE interview with Tim
Address: PO Box 5068, Erina Fair NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4367 0067
Website
Gosford & District Chamber of Commerce
President: Rod Dever
Address: 200 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250
Phone: (02) 4323 1735
Website
Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
President: Matthew Wales - view UP CLOSE interview with Matthew Wales
Address: PO Box 155, Umina Beach NSW 2257
Phone: (02) 4343 1141
Website
Terrigal Chamber of Commerce
President: Darren Jameson
Address: PO Box 105, Terrigal NSW 2260
Phone: 0414 953 357
Website
The Entrance District Chamber of Commerce
President: Wes Newman
Address: PO Box 94, The Entrance NSW 2261
Phone: 0439 903 565
Website
Toukley & District Chamber of Commerce
President: Mark Izzard
Phone: (02) 4397 1457
Website
Umina District Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 0413 931 790
email
Website
Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce
President: Peter Miller
Mobile: 0409 826 739
Phone: (02) 4352 2643
Address: PO Box 99, Wyong NSW 2259
www.wyongchamber.com.au
Ettalong Beach Business Group
President: Jeanette Polley
Address: 210 Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach, NSW, 2257
Phone: (02) 4341 4120
email
www.ettalongbeach.org.au
Other Organisations
Central Coast Community Council
View UP CLOSE interview with Chairman John Roberts
1 Bay Village Road
Bateau Bay NSW 2261, Australia
Ph (02) 4333 4401
Fax 02) 4333 4402
www.thecccc.org.au
GBID - Gosford Business Improvement District
General Manager: Paul Brasch
View UP CLOSE interview with Paul Brasch
Ph (02) 4322 7726
www.gosfordcity.com.au
Networking Groups
CC Small Business Network Group
Wild Fig Service Alliance
www.wildfigservicealliance.com.au
BNI Central Coast
Glenn Kirkwood
Ph 0425 433 603
Fax 02 9787 3595
Success Women’s network
Cindy Steele Co-Founder, Mobile: 0414 392 004, email - view UP CLOSE interview
Natalie Moutia Co-Founder, Mobile: 0419 68 78 46, email
Alicia Boulton Admin, Mobile: 0406 018 068, email
www.successwomensnetwork.com.au/
Jobs On The Coast feed
Speakers Board
Name:
Mark Cleary
Potential speaking topics:
Strategic Business Management
Bio:
After gaining a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Marketing, Mark Cleary spent 25 years in the mainstream advertising industry. Mark specialised in communications and strategic business development. He is an accomplished business owner in his own right with recent commercial interests including publishing, franchising, marketing and retail.
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