Central Coast Magazines Home & Lifestyle Winter 2026

Dam Day Out for Families - Sunday 7th June F amilies across the Central Coast are invited to discover where their drinking water comes from at the 3rd annual Dam Day Out, returning to the Mangrove Creek Dam Visitor Centre on Sunday 7 June, from 10am to 4pm, as part of the Harvest Festival. Hosted by Central Coast Council, Dam Day Out is a free, family friendly community event that highlights the region’s largest dam, and the journey water takes from catchment to tap. The event offers a rare chance for locals to see behind the scenes of one of the Coast’s most important water assets and learn how it supports the region’s drinking water supply. Visitors can enjoy a full day of activities, including optional guided dam wall tours as part of the shuttle service, handson water education workshops, live music, food stalls, a kids’ science show and a range of interactive activities designed to engage all ages. The program blends fun and learning, helping families understand how water is sourced, stored and delivered to homes across the Central Coast. Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna said Dam Day Out is an opportunity for the community to connect with the environment and appreciate the essential role Mangrove Creek Dam plays in the region’s water security. “Mangrove Creek Dam plays a vital role in

in managing our water supply,” Mr Loader said. Council’s Water Education team will also be available to help visitors learn more about water services, catchments, sustainability and the features of the Visitor Centre. There is no onsite parking at the Visitor Centre. Attendees are asked to park at 200 Kyola Road, Kulnura, and catch the free shuttle bus. This year’s updated route shortens travel time and reduces wait times. For more information, visit the Dam Day Out 2026 Facebook event page. For full Harvest Festival program details, visit centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/harvestfestival.

supplying safe, reliable drinking water to the Central Coast, and Dam Day Out gives our community a rare chance to get behind the scenes and see how it all works,” Mayor McKinna said. “It’s a great, free day out for families, combining education, entertainment and beautiful scenery.” Council’s Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said the event continues to build water literacy and community trust. “Providing safe and sustainable water services is a core responsibility of Council. Dam Day Out is a fun initiative to show the community the scale of work and care involved

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