Central Coast Rising

26/03/2025

Central Coast Frustrations: What Gets YOUR Blood Boiling? 😡

COMMUNITY POLL

We all love the Coast, but let's be honest - some things drive us crazy! What's your biggest frustration living here? Vote below and let's get talking about REAL solutions!

1. Dodging potholes on our roads 🚗
2. Kids having to leave the Coast for decent jobs 💼
3. Council wait times for basic services ⏱️
4. Lack of accommodation options for visitors 🏨
5. Waterways that aren't always safe for swimming 🌊
6. Traffic congestion during peak tourist season 🚦

💬 Comment with other frustrations we missed or share your story about dealing with these issues!

We're gathering community feedback to prioritize our action plan for a better Central Coast. Your voice matters!

26/03/2025

Smart Roads Revolution 🛣️

Tired of playing "dodge the pothole" on Central Coast roads? It's not just annoying—it's costing us millions!

Copenhagen reduced road maintenance costs by 60% using AI sensors that detect damage BEFORE potholes form and self-repairing materials that last 3x longer.

We need this NOW for our Central Coast. Imagine: smooth roads year-round and $20M saved yearly on repairs.

Which road would YOU fix first? Comment below!

25/03/2025

# # Our Mission

Central Coast Rising is a collaborative community of business owners, residents, and local champions dedicated to revitalizing The Entrance and our surrounding suburbs through innovative ideas, strategic partnerships, and collective action.

# # Who We Are

We are passionate locals who believe in the untapped potential of our coastal community. From The Entrance to Long Jetty, Bateau Bay to Toowoon Bay, our diverse neighborhoods share common challenges and extraordinary opportunities.

# # Our Vision

We envision The Entrance and our Central Coast suburbs as thriving hubs of commerce, culture, and community—places where businesses flourish, visitors return year after year, and residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life.

# # What We Do

Share Ideas: We provide a platform for creative solutions to local challenges

Connect Leaders: We bring together business owners, community groups, and council representatives

Inspire Action: We transform conversations into concrete improvements

Celebrate Success: We recognize and amplify positive changes in our community

# # Join The Movement

Whether you're a long-established business owner, a new entrepreneur, or a resident with a vision for our shared future, Central Coast Rising welcomes your voice.

Together, we're not just talking about change—we're making it happen.

Central Coast Rising: From ideas to action, community to council.

25/07/2024

We love the smell of truflles.... tis the season to truffle.

20/07/2024

We might be closed but in Toowoon Bay is rocking Truffle Month from tonight. See you at Cecilia's for

Truffle Month at kicks off tonight.... give me a YES PLEASE.

Our 5 Course Degustation Menu will feature for the next month. Please ensure you book in for the degustation as Truffles will be bought in weekly for the bookings.

13/07/2024

Happy Garage Sale until 4pm today!!

12/07/2024

Super Saturday $2 Sale is on at The Entrance Lake House, yoir last chance to grab a plate, glasses, baby stuff, wooden boards and much much more.

We open at 9am, close 4pm.

See you tomorrow for a laugh and a glass!

10/07/2024

Still a lot of great items on sale today at Lake House, last day of sales!!

10/07/2024

Mums Alert... we have preloved baby gear on sale today. From buoaboa to a dockatot and more... final day garage sale

10/07/2024

Need hanging pot plants, these interlocking plant boxs are for sale, grab a clever interlocking planter boxes off the wall for $10 or take several for a special price!!