Terrigal MP Adam Crouch appointed as Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary

Water, fast rail, roads and infrastructure are going to be major focuses for Terrigal MP Adam Crouch in his new role as Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary.

Terrigal state Liberal MP Adam Crouch has been appointed the Central Coast Parliamentary Secretary. Picture: Troy Snook

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Terrigal state Liberal MP Adam Crouch is ecstatic to speak loud and clear for the entire Central Coast region.

Mr Crouch has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast by Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

“I am proud to appoint Adam to this new role, he has shown a huge amount of passion and dedication for the Central Coast,” Ms Berejiklian said.

Mr Crouch was elected to the seat of Terrigal in 2015. Picture: Troy Snook

The role, previously held by Scot MacDonald, will see him representing the State Government across the coast to ensure locals are heard.

The move comes a few months after Central Coast Council called on Ms Berejiklian to appoint a minister for the coast.

“I am honoured and privileged that the Premier made this decision,” Mr Crouch said.

“It is a huge honour and one that I don’t take lightly. It gives us one voice for the Central Coast and will ensure our voice is heard at all levels of government.”

Fast rail is high on the agenda for Mr Couch.

Mr Crouch said his priorities include water, fast rail, roads and infrastructure.

“Water takes many forms including water quality across the region and the Mardi Water Treatment Plant upgrade,” he said.

“I am keen to pursue the business case for fast rail which is due back soon. Fast rail is something that will improve people’s quality of life. There is already a commitment in the budget for $80 million towards track alignment between Woy Woy and northern Sydney.”

Mr Crouch said the new role would see him work closely with the council.

“It’s important as council are responsible for delivering infrastructure and the state’s regional plan,” he said.

Mr Crouch said Warnervale Airport had huge potential for general aviation growth. Picture: Troy Snook

“There is still a level of frustration with the public over some of council’s decisions whether it be with dredging, Winney Bay or Warnervale Airport.

“Other regions are getting on with major projects and grabbing money for their regions. We need to do the same. We’ve got to keep building infrastructure for people living here.”

He said Warnervale Airport had potential for growth and employment opportunities, and he was looking forward to seeing results of an independent assessment of the site.

“Warnervale Airport has huge potential for general aviation growth,” he said.

Mr Crouch pictured with his wife Jill following his win in this year’s NSW Election. Picture: Sue Graham

A State Government appointed Local Planning Panel for the coast is also set to start work early next year.

Mr Crouch said the panel will make decisions on contentious or sensitive development applications instead of the council.

“This will take the politics away from DAs and the panel can assess projects on their merits,” he said.

“Council need to be providing more residential housing as our population grows. We can’t continue to see them deferred and rejected.”

Mr Crouch said he had a “great team” leading into the new role and was proud to be the voice for the Central Coast.

“I am very proud of our region and have very little time for the naysayers who want to put the coast down,” he aid.

“We have an amazing region and need to keep moving forward.”