Infrastructure and Assets Committee - Tuesday 11 August 2026

Topics

• Wyong residents to have a say on possible Apex Park public toilet demolition
  Council will consult the community and local stakeholders before deciding whether to demolish the Apex Park public toilet.
  The facility may be removed, while the adjacent school will be invited to present evidence about the reasons for demolition and alleged antisocial behaviour.
• $6 million Leagues Club Park redevelopment backed in principle, pending grants
  The Committee supports Scenario D for a major Leagues Club Park redevelopment and recommends a $2 million NSW grant application.
  The project could reshape a Central Coast public park, but delivery depends on grants, developer contributions and further analysis of maintenance costs.
• Central Coast active-transport strategy recommends more seating and shade
  Council’s Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy is recommended for adoption with seating and shade included in design considerations.
  The policy could influence future walking, cycling and wheeling projects and improve comfort for pedestrians and mobility-device users.

Decisions

• Apex Park public toilet demolition consultation
  The Committee recommended that Council seek input from the broader community and local stakeholders about demolishing the Apex Park public toilet in Wyong. A progress report is due on 13 October 2026, and the adjacent school is to be offered an opportunity to address the Committee about the reasons for demolition and antisocial-behaviour statistics.
  Wyong residents and nearby stakeholders will have an opportunity to comment before any demolition decision is finalised.
• Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy
  The Committee recommended that Council adopt the Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Strategy, with seating and shade cover considered in design works. The recommendation passed with Cr Smith voting against.
  The strategy may shape future walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure and the comfort of public paths.
• Leagues Club Park redevelopment funding direction
  The Committee supported, in principle, redevelopment of Leagues Club Park under Scenario D at an estimated cost of $6 million, subject to further grant funding. It sought a future report comparing Scenarios C and D, including funding and maintenance costs, and recommended using section 7.12 developer contributions for the remaining Scenario D cost, applying for a $2 million NSW Better Open Spaces Program grant and other grants, and seeking an extension to spend an Australian Government community grant.
  The project remains subject to further design, funding and maintenance information, but could deliver a major upgrade to Leagues Club Park.

Discussion

• Capital works program
  The Committee received and noted an information report on Central Coast Council’s Capital Works Program.
  The update provides visibility of Council’s infrastructure delivery program, although no specific project change is recorded in the extract.
• Lake Munmorah accessible public toilet
  An information item on the Lake Munmorah Recreation Precinct Accessible Public Toilet was considered, but the supplied extract does not include its motion or outcome.
  The item concerns accessibility infrastructure in Lake Munmorah; further detail is needed to confirm any decision or action.

Impacts

• Community and local-stakeholder feedback will be sought on the possible demolition of the Apex Park public toilet in Wyong.
• The adjacent Wyong school may present evidence about the proposed toilet demolition and antisocial behaviour.
• Future active-transport designs may include seating and shade cover.
• Leagues Club Park redevelopment planning will continue under Scenario D, subject to grants, developer contributions and further reporting.

Places

• Apex Park, Wyong (park and public toilet)
  Site of the proposed public toilet closure and demolition consultation.
• Wyong (town)
  Location of Apex Park and the adjacent school involved in the consultation.
• Leagues Club Park (park and redevelopment project area)
  Site of the proposed Scenario D tidal terrace redevelopment.
• Lake Munmorah Recreation Precinct (recreation precinct)
  Location of the accessible public toilet information item.
• Central Coast (local government area)
  Area covered by the Capital Works Program and Council decisions.

Next

• Council officers seek input from the broader community and local stakeholders on the proposed Apex Park public toilet demolition.
  Before the progress report to the 13 October 2026 Infrastructure and Assets Committee meeting.
• Provide the adjacent school with an opportunity to present evidence about the proposed demolition, including antisocial-behaviour statistics.
  Before or at a future Infrastructure and Assets Committee consideration of the matter.
• Prepare a further report comparing Leagues Club Park Scenarios C and D, including design differences, funding options and maintenance costs.
  Future Infrastructure and Assets Committee meeting; date not specified.
• Submit a $2 million NSW Better Open Spaces Program grant application and pursue other available grants for Leagues Club Park.
  Timing not specified.
• Seek an extension to the final date for spending the Australian Government Investing in our Communities grant.
  Timing not specified.
• Next ordinary Infrastructure and Assets Committee meeting.
  13 October 2026

Extract

OFFICIAL Central Coast Council MINUTES of the Infrastructure and Assets Committee Meeting held in Function Room 2 2 Hely Street, Wyong Tuesday 11 August 2026 Members Status Cr Rachel Stanton, Chairperson Present Cr Belinda Neal, Deputy Chairperson Present (remotely) Cr Kyla Daniels, Member Apology Cr Doug Eaton OAM, Member Present Cr Jane Smith, Member Present Cr Jared Wright, Member Present Mayor Lawrie McKinna Apology Councillor Guests Status Cr Margot Castles Present Cr Sharon Walsh Present Council Officers Status Boris Bolgoff, Director Infrastructure Services Present Michael Ross, Unit Manager Facilities and Asset Management Present Jay Spare, Unit Manager Roads and Drainage Infrastruc...