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INFRASTRUCTURE
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