Infrastructure and Utilities

Wyong Shire is located mid-way between Sydney and Newcastle along the F3 freeway. As a result, it is highly accessible for transport needs and is also well serviced by power, water and telecommunication.

Rail transport

The north-south railway line provides regular services to Sydney and Newcastle. Local railway stations are at Ourimbah, Tuggerah, Wyong, Warnervale and Wyee. A new railway station and bus interchange is planned for North Warnervale

Roads

The F3 Sydney to Newcastle Freeway runs through the Shire with interchanges at Tuggerah, Warnervale and Doyalson. The Pacific Highway is a major regional route passing through Ourimbah, Tuggerah, Wyong and Charmhaven. Good networks of local roads link these main routes, providing easy access to major towns and business centres.

Buses

The local bus service is provided by two private bus companies with connections across the Central Coast region.

Ports

The Central Coast is about 90 minutes to Sydney and the Port of Botany and about 40 minutes to the Port of Newcastle. The ports handle a range of cargo and feature a number of storage areas.

Airports

A small local airport is located at Warnervale, which is regularly used by local businesses for executive flights. A helicopter landing pad is also located nearby. Major airports are located in Sydney and Newcastle.

Telecommunications

Telstra and Optus have invested in improving the capacity of the Central Coast region. Telstra, Optus, Hutchinson, SPT and Pacific Internet all offer high capacity telecommunications networks in the Shire. Mobile coverage is provided by Telstra, Vodaphone, Optus and Hutchison. Optus has recently installed fibre optic cable to support the Tuggerah business region and Ourimbah University Campus. Verb has recently constructed a data storage unit within the Wyong shire, which is the first of its kind in the South Pacific region.

Electricity

EnergyAustralia owns and operates the electricity network on the Central Coast. Over $600 million will be invested in upgrades from 2009-2014, to ensure Central Coast networks meet increasing demands.

Gas

A natural gas pipeline runs throughout the region and is part of the National Grid. A network of high pressure mains enables a reliable supply to local industry, commercial and residential users.

Water

Council is part of a joint water authority, which is owned and operated with Gosford City Council. This removes the need for businesses to approach a separate government agency for water, sewerage and other related services. Upgrades due for completion within the 2010-2011 financial year include the Mardi-Mangrove Pipeline and Mardi Dam works to increase the security of the water supply on the Central Coast.

Sewerage

The Shire is serviced by a well-maintained reticulated sewerage system to all commercial, industrial and non-rural residential areas, which is owned and operated by Council. Council also licenses liquid trade waste discharges.

Waste

Buttonderry Waste Management Facility is located north of Wyong and has a 45 year lifespan. It takes domestic and commercial waste from within the Shire for disposal and recycling. Liquid and hazardous waste is restricted and alternative disposal facilities are available in Sydney and Newcastle.