In June 2024 Council received the final Central Coast Public Toilet Strategy that had been prepared by consultants Conybeare Morrison International Pty Ltd. and in September 2024 Council released the Public Toilet Strategy Overview.
Toilets in the district were assessed. Inspected for report: Somersby Public Toilet (24/7), Level of Use – Low; Kulnura Memorial Hall Public Toilet, Level of Use – Not Assessed. Not inspected for report: Waratah Road Public Toilet, Mangrove Mountain (24/7), Level of Use – Not Assessed; Spencer Waterfront Public Toilet (24/7), Level of Use – Not Assessed; Jack Gear Reserve Public Toilet, Yarramalong, Level of Use – Not Assessed; Fred Pinkstone Oval, Peats Ridge – No Existing Toilets.
The following work was planned: Somersby Public Toilet – improve parking, lighting, consider CCTV; Kulnura Memorial Hall Public Toilet – demolish and relocate closer to Greta Rd (Type A); Fred Pinkstone Oval, Peats Ridge – New Toilets (Type A). No planned work for Waratah Road, Spencer Waterfront, or Jack Gear Reserve.
Realising that no improvements were planned for the Mangrove Mountain toilets, residents approached Council with the aim of having the existing toilets removed and replaced with a new toilet block in line with Council’s new designs.
Monitoring by residents and Council showed that the existing toilets were heavily used, averaging over 50 visits per day.
Council agreed to include the Mangrove Mountain toilets in the program of works but not until 2028. Residents request the existing “drop pit” toilets be replaced much sooner, preferably in the 2026-27 financial year, with a new building incorporating: New, three toilet building; Septic, flushing system with pump-out; Two unisex ambulant toilets and one accessible toilet; Baby change table; Internal hand basins; Hand air dryers; Night and day lighting inside and out; Level street access without ramps; Facing Waratah Road with privacy screen; Clear street signage.
Residents are urged to contact Council and ask to have the Mangrove Mountain toilets upgraded as requested. Submit requests on-line https://centralcoastcouncil.custhelp.com/app/utils/login_form or phone 4306 7900.
