Following discussions between Council and the funding body (Restart NSW) on the feasibility of the Terrigal Lagoon Walking Trail, it has been mutually decided the project will not proceed at this time.

Council would like to thank the community for their input throughout the development of this project. Whilst Council will not be proceeding with this project at this time, the development application has been approved. This means the project is considered ‘shovel ready’ with completed detailed design, environmental assessments and development approval. Should opportunities present to include the project in future capital works programs, and obtain additional funding to proceed, Council could do so in the future.

The community can:

• View more information on this decision in the FAQs (available on the righthand sidebar of this page)
• View the approved plans for the Terrigal Lagoon Trail

Council will continue to keep the community updated on the status of the Terrigal Lagoon Trail. To stay updated, click the 'Register for project updates' button below.

Council received funding to develop a walking trail around Terrigal Lagoon, within parts of Terrigal Wetland Reserve and Rotary Park (next to Parklife Café and the Marine Discovery Centre).

This trail was anticipated to provide multiple social, health and wellbeing benefits, as well as educational, nature-based tourism and job opportunities.

This proposed project was to be jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government’s Restart NSW Fund.

Round 1 community engagement

Between 10 June and 7 July, the community were invited to complete a survey on the different features that could potentially be a part of Terrigal Lagoon trail. During this time, we received 235 responses from the community.

The community can:

• View the results of the preliminary investigation
• Read the round 1 engagement summary
• Read the round 1 consultation report

Round 2 community engagement

Between 9 November and 7 December 2020 the community were invited to view the concept plans which were developed following the round one consultation (June 2020) and provide feedback. Council received 52 responses from the community.

The community can:

• View the draft concept design plans
• Read the round 2 engagement summary

Council lodged a development application for Terrigal Lagoon Trail and the community were encouraged to provide feedback through the formal submission process. Submissions on the proposal were accepted between 30 July and 6 September 2021.

Due to the community interest, the development application was referred to the Central Coast Local Planning Panel for consideration and it was subsequently approved 6 December 2021.

The community can find the development application and related documents via the DA Tracker by searching ‘DA/62171/2021’.