When Did Central Coast Council Amalgamation?

On 12 May 2016, with the release of the Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016, the Central Coast Council was formed from Wyong Shire and Gosford City councils.

What happened with Central Coast Council?

Last year, it was revealed Australia's sixth-largest council slid into financial crisis with a budget blowout of more than $200 million and accrued debts in excess of $565 million. Thirteen councillors were suspended in October as the council faced an $89 million budget blowout and was unable to pay staff.

How much does Central Coast Council owe?

Central Coast Council has a $565M debt, it was announced on Wednesday, December 2, when interim Administrator, Dick Persson, delivered his 30-day report on Council's financial crisis. The debt includes an $89M deficit last year, with this year's deficit looking set to reach $115M.