Have your say on assets and services

Published on 28 January 2025

What is an acceptable level for the condition of MidCoast Council’s public assets? And which services are most important to you? These are questions Council is asking residents in a community consultation until 16 March.

Your feedback will help Council develop 10-year asset and financial plans.

“We’re asking MidCoast residents what condition is acceptable for public assets, what services are the most important, and what’s affordable for them,” said General Manager, Mr Adrian Panuccio.

While Council is legally required to provide assets and services, the level at which we invest in them is something we can adjust, depending on what the community wants us to prioritise.

Public assets include roads, bridges, footpaths and cycleways, water and sewer assets, stormwater drainage, community buildings and public toilets, recreational assets and swimming pools.

Services include development assessment, waste collection, emergency management, environmental programs, community services, libraries, rangers and much more.

“It’s important that our plans to maintain or improve assets and services are at a level the community can afford,” said Mr Panuccio.

Having your say is easy.

For assets, everyone is welcome to complete the asset condition survey on Council’s website. The survey is being provided by Micromex Research.

Micromex will collect the results and report the outcomes.

For services, you can provide your feedback either online or via a paper survey to let us know which services you think are most important. Paper surveys will be available at Council offices, libraries and drop-in sessions.

There will be special drop-in sessions to help anyone have their say – even if not confident online. No need to book – just drop in during the time below for help to complete the online survey.

Hawks Nest Community Centre Tuesday 4 February 4pm - 7pm or Thursday 27 February 10am - 1pm

Wingham Library meeting room Thursday 6 February 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Taree Yalawanyi Ganya, Council Chambers Saturday 8 February 9am - 12pm or Wednesday 5 March 4pm – 7pm

Hallidays Point Black Head Surf Life Saving Club Monday 10 February 4pm - 7pm

Gloucester Senior Citizens Centre Wednesday 12 February 5.30pm - 7.30pm or Saturday 1 March 9am – 12pm

Bulahdelah School of Arts Hall Thursday 13 February 4pm - 7pm

Stroud Library Tuesday 18 February 9am - 12pm

Harrington Function Centre Wednesday 19 February 10am - 1pm

Forster Civic Centre, Wallamba Room Saturday 22 February 10am - 1pm or Thursday 6 March 10am–1pm

Old Bar Taree Old Bar Surf Life Saving Club Tuesday 25 February 4pm - 7pm.

If you can’t make a drop-in session, and need help to take part, call the Engagement team on 0419 980 566.

Find out more and have your say online at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/assetsreview

The consultation will close on Sunday 16 March 2025.