Economic Development Committee - Tuesday 7 July 2026

Topics

• Warnervale business precinct master plan remains on the economic development agenda
  Council’s Economic Development Committee received and noted an update on progressing the Warnervale Business Precinct Master Plan.
  The precinct’s future direction could shape local development, employment and business opportunities, but the extract does not disclose specific changes or commitments.
• Council reviews preparations for Australian Masters Games 2027
  The committee considered an update on preparations for the Australian Masters Games 2027, with the detailed decision unavailable in the meeting extract.
  The event could bring visitors and activity to local sporting facilities and businesses, but no confirmed arrangements or expenditure are recorded.

Decisions

• Warnervale Business Precinct master plan update received
  The committee received and noted the contents of the update to the Warnervale Business Precinct Master Plan Report.
  The update concerns the future planning and development of a major business precinct in Warnervale, although no specific changes or project commitments are recorded in the extracted minutes.
• Australian Masters Games 2027 item considered
  The committee considered an update on the Australian Masters Games 2027. The extracted text records a motion numbered EDC-26/60, but does not include its substantive wording or outcome.
  The event may affect local visitors, sporting facilities and businesses, but the available extract does not specify confirmed arrangements or impacts.

Discussion

• Warnervale Business Precinct planning
  The Unit Manager Commercial Property and Business Enterprise spoke to a report on progressing the Warnervale Business Precinct. The committee then received and noted the master plan update.
  Future precinct planning could affect local business opportunities, development activity, employment and surrounding residents.
• Australian Masters Games 2027
  The Director of Community and Recreation Services presented an update on preparations for the 2027 Australian Masters Games. The detailed motion outcome is missing from the supplied extract.
  Residents and local businesses may be affected by event activity, visitor numbers and use of community or sporting facilities.

Impacts

• Future development planning for the Warnervale Business Precinct remains an active committee matter.
• The Australian Masters Games 2027 remains under consideration, but no confirmed event changes, spending or facility decisions are identifiable in the extract.

Places

• Warnervale (suburb and business precinct)
  Location of the Business Precinct Master Plan and related development planning.

Next

• Continue progressing the Warnervale Business Precinct master plan and related development work.
  Not specified in the extract.
• Further work on the Australian Masters Games 2027 update is expected through the relevant council processes.
  Not specified in the extract.
• Next Economic Development Committee meeting.
  Scheduled for 4 August 2026.

Extract

OFFICIAL Central Coast Council MINUTES of the Economic Development Committee Meeting held in Function Room 2 2 Hely Street, Wyong Tuesday 7 July 2026 Members Status Cr John McNamara, Chairperson Present Cr Jane Smith, Deputy Chairperson Present Mayor Lawrie McKinna Apology Cr Kyle MacGregor, Member Apology Cr Trent McWaide, Member Present (remotely) Deputy Mayor John Mouland, Member Present Cr Belinda Neal, Member Present (remotely) Councillor Guests Status Cr Margot Castles Present Cr Sharon Walsh Present (remotely) Cr Doug Eaton OAM Present Council Officers Status Melanie Smith, Director Community and Recreation Services Present Shannon Turkington, Acting Director Environment and Planning...