Covering an area of approximately 1,700 square kilometres, the Central Coast stretches along the coast 81 kilometres from the Hawkesbury River in the south to Lake Macquarie in the north, and west to the Dooralong and Yarramalong Valleys.

It is located between Sydney and Newcastle and includes the main centres of Gosford, Tuggerah-Wyong, Woy Woy, Erina, The Entrance and Toukley.

More than half the region is made up of national parks, bushland, open space, conservation areas and waterways.  Water is integral to the history and development of the region – with major waterways include Brisbane Water, Tuggerah Lake, and the Hawkesbury and Wyong rivers.  These vast waterways make the Central Coast vulnerable to rising sea levels associated with climate change.

The region's steep topography and conservation value has influenced settlement patterns and growth opportunities.  The region's residents are dispersed across a variety of urban settings and the local transport network has developed to reflect these circumstances.

Jim Peachman commenced with Roads and Maritime Services (formerly RTA and DMR) in 1976 and has worked in a range of roles in the areas of financial management, customer research and policy, service delivery and project delivery. In the early 2000's Jim was responsible for the delivery of registration and licensing services in motor registries across NSW before moving to his current position of regional manager in 2005. Jim enjoys the challenges and diversity provided in the position of Regional Manager and has a great team of people to work with. The Region is delivering a range of important projects and services including the largest road infrastructure project ever in the Hunter - the Hunter Expressway.