Central Coast Council has announced the confirmation of a Ministerial Authorization for temporary coastal protection works to be undertaken by property owners at The Entrance North.
Central Coast Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said that this is a significant development for The Entrance North community, allowing property owners to act swiftly to protect their homes.
“ Since the declaration of the Reconstruction Area in May, Council has collaborated with the NSW Government and private property owners to develop a scope of work for a temporary emergency coastal protection – which has now received Ministerial approval ,” Mayor McKinna said.
“The Ministerial Authorization means private property owners at The Entrance North can now legally undertake temporary emergency coastal protection works – a crucial step given the escalating erosion risks in the area. “
“This authorization will allow much needed protection for properties at The Entrance North, and importantly also provide time, while owners pursue the design and approval of a permanent solution. “
“I acknowledge the deep frustration and immense emotional toll felt by property owners impacted by the escalating threat of coastal erosion. It’s a complicated issue and up until now, there has been a limited pathway available for temporary emergency works.”
This authorization and prescribed development consent pathways for a project of this scale can typically take years, and this authorization provided through the NSW Reconstruction Act, has enabled authorization in only a matter of weeks, added David Farmer, Central Coast Council CEO.