Central Coast Council developed a Masterplan for the Mount Ettalong Reserve as part of its commitment to making the reserve more inclusive, functional and safe for the community.

Beveridge Williams, a land development and infrastructure design consultant, was engaged to develop the Masterplan and associated community consultation to ensure the designs for the reserve reflect what the community want to see.

From 24 February to 16 March 2020 Council and Beveridge Williams undertook round one of community consultation for the project. Round one engagement involved a community survey to understand current use of the Reserve, purpose for visiting and aspirations for the future vision of the Reserve.

The round one consultation provided valuable insights into the interests, needs and desires of the Central Coast community. The survey highlighted the importance of keeping the Reserve as natural as possible with any required enhancements done in consideration of keeping a natural outlook and feel.

A summary of the survey results is available in the documents section.

The results from round one engagement were analysed to formulate an overall community design brief and Concept Design.

Throughout the phase one consultation the community told us what they wanted to see in the Masterplan for Mount Ettalong Reserve. Council and Beveridge Williams used this feedback to ensure that the draft concept designs for the masterplan reflected the values and preferences of our community.

Council then called upon the community to let us know if we got it right. Between 21 May and 4 June 2020 the community was invited to view the Concept Plans for Mount Ettalong Reserve Masterplan and provide feedback via feedback form or on the interactive map (now closed).

The results from community consultation are available in the consultation report and were used to inform the development of a Draft Masterplan for the Mount Ettalong Reserve.

The draft Mount Ettalong Masterplan was adopted at the 27 July 2021 Council meeting. The Masterplan and initial implementation of proposed renewals will be delivered using $180,000 dedicated Developer Contribution funds, identified for the upgrade of the Mount Ettalong reserve. The adopted Masterplan will support the development of external grant funding applications for the site.

Reserve upgrade works will be carried out in accordance with the Masterplan when funds become available and as capacity allows within Council’s capital works program.