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dergartens, primary schools and sec-

ondary schools in the Central Coast

area along with a number of recrea-

tional facilities. Senior citizens clubs,

nursing homes and hostels cater to

the needs of older residents.

Council has undertaken a number of

projects to improve infrastructure and

provide additional facilities for its res-

idents.

Gabion Wall Project

The floods in 2011-12 caused ex-

tensive damage resulting in five areas

within the municipality being isolat-

ed. Four bridges were destroyed and

the accumulated water resulted in 22

road closures.

Council incurred a cost of about $5

million to carry out repairs. As this ex-

penditure was not budgeted, it was

necessary to curtail certain other

capital expenditure. A sum of $3 mil-

lion was made available through this

route.

Many embankments were repaired

with environmentally friendly “Green

Terramesh” gabion baskets. These

are rectangular wire mesh baskets

filled with rock to form flexible and per-

meable structures. They are an ideal

solution for landslips and washaways

as they work well and are cost-effec-

tive.

Dial Regional Sports

Centre

The Dial Regional Sports Centre is

located on the southern side of the

Bass Highway adjacent to the Pen-

guin High School and the Penguin Pri-

mary School.

It is proposed to develop two sports

ovals and associated facilities at this

site. After conducting various studies

and receiving community feedback

on the subject, Council has decid-

ed to relocate the Penguin Football

(AFL) and the Penguin Cricket Clubs

from the Penguin Recreation Ground

to the Dial Sports Complex.

The project will also explore the op-

tion of relocating the Cuprona Foot-

John Kersnovski

Director, Infrastructure Services