Apex Park toilet access talks rejected as closure report remains pending A Central Coast Council committee voted down a proposal to discuss keeping the public toilet open, while leaving any closure or demolition decision for a later report. Council: Central Coast Council Meeting: 13 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm Recorded status: mixed BRIEF Central Coast Council’s Infrastructure and Assets Committee rejected a proposal to discuss keeping the Apex Park public toilet open to the public through a possible condition of consent with Wyong Christian Community School. The committee noted the proposed closure and demolition update and recorded that a report would be prepared for Council after the exhibition period. No final decision on the toilet’s future was recorded. KEY FACTS - The committee considered a progress update on the proposed closure and demolition of the Apex Park public toilet on 13 October 2026. - A proposal to discuss keeping the toilet open to the public through an agreed condition of consent with Wyong Christian Community School was defeated. - The committee carried a motion to note the update, thank Darren Milligan for his presentation and record that a report would be prepared for Council after the exhibition period. - The minutes do not record a final decision to close or demolish the facility, or a date for the later report. - The public-access amendment was supported by Cr Belinda Neal, Cr Kyla Daniels and Cr Jane Smith, and opposed by Deputy Mayor Rachel Stanton, Cr Doug Eaton OAM, Cr Jared Wright and Mayor John McNamara. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The recorded resolution does not approve closure or demolition; it notes the proposed closure and demolition update and refers the recommended action to a later report. - The minutes provide no date for that report and do not state the substance of the school presentation or the exhibition responses. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - When will the post-exhibition report on the Apex Park toilet be prepared and presented to Council? - Will the report recommend retaining, closing or demolishing the facility? - What public toilet arrangements, if any, would apply if the Apex Park facility closes? - What costs would be associated with closure or demolition? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - Following the exhibition period, prepare a report for Council on the recommended action for the Apex Park toilet facility. SOURCE PASSAGES The Apex Park public toilet closure and demolition progress update was considered, and Darren Milligan addressed the committee. "Central Coast Council Infrastructure and Assets Committee Minutes 13 October 2026 Page 5 OFFICIAL 2 REPORTS 2.1 Apex Park Public Toilet Closure and Demolition Request - Progress Update 5:09pm Darren Milligan, Principal Executive from Wyong Christian Community School spoke to the 'Apex Park Public Toilet Closure and Demolition Request - Progress Update' presentation." (Item 2.1) The original motion noted the update, thanked Darren Milligan and recorded that a report would be prepared for Council after the exhibition period. "2. Thanks Darren Milligan, Principal at Wyong Christian Community school for his presentation to the Committee. 3. Notes that following the exhibition period, a report will be prepared for Council on the recommended action for the toilet facility at Apex Park." (IAC-26/48, item 3) The proposal to discuss a possible condition of consent keeping the toilet open to the public was defeated, with the recorded vote split 3-4. "4. Requests discussions be conducted with Wyong Christian Community School regarding the possible agreed condition of consent to the toilet being open to the public. LOST FOR: Cr Neal, Cr Daniels and Cr Smith AGAINST: Deputy Mayor Stanton, Cr Eaton OAM, Cr Wright and Mayor McNamara The AMENDMENT was put to the vote and declared LOST, debate resumed on the original MOTION." (Item 2.1 amendment) The original motion was carried after the amendment was lost, with Cr Neal and Cr Smith recorded against. "Central Coast Council Infrastructure and Assets Committee Minutes 13 October 2026 Page 6 OFFICIAL The MOTION was put to the vote and declared CARRIED. CARRIED FOR: Deputy Mayor Stanton, Cr Eaton OAM, Cr Wright and Mayor McNamara AGAINST: Cr Neal and Cr Smith 2.2 Capital Works Update - for Information 6:02pm A MOTION was MOVED by Mayor McNamara and SECONDED by Cr Wright: IAC-26/49 That the Committee notes the Capital Works Update for Information report on the Central Coast Council's Capital Works Program." (Item 2.1) SOURCES https://docspublished.com.au/centralcoastcouncil/document/0b131789-77de-487e-b15e-5c48115c4de4 https://minutesradar.com/news/central-coast-infocouncil-infrastructure-and-assets-committee-tuesday-13-october-2026-13-oct-2026-5-00-pm-minutes-apex-park-toilet-stays-in-dbc5f19b2f/ Prepared from public council minutes using automated drafting and checks. No meeting attendance or interviews are implied. Check the original record and seek comment before republishing claims or analysis. Illustrations are generic, not depictions of actual projects.