The June 25 Council-under-administration agenda informs us that Council is handing over control of the Gosford Waterfront Revitalisation to the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC). HCCDC will now lead the waterfront project with responsibility to the NSW Government for project delivery. It also takes on key project risks. Council will have less … [Read more...] about Look who’s in charge of Gosford waterfront revitalisation
State intervenes on Gosford Library
Heritage NSW will consider a nomination for Gosford Library to be listed on the State Heritage Register Wants Council to consider conducting a heritage assessment too. And the office of the NSW Government Architect confirms its Kibble Park design principles included repurposing the library, despite later council papers changing it to repurposing the building next … [Read more...] about State intervenes on Gosford Library
From caravan park to high rise: have your say
Locals are being encouraged to submit their thoughts on a proposal to redevelop the Oasis Caravan Park at Kanwal. The site would go from 145 moveable dwellings, caravans, and cabins to a high density series of buildings up to 12 storeys in height with 675 units in total. The number of units has been reduced from 800 units and the building height has been reduced by two … [Read more...] about From caravan park to high rise: have your say
Procedural fairness stops Avoca Beach Theatre decision
Current plans for redeveloping Avoca Beach Theatre were not included in the agenda papers to the Local PLanning Panel until the day of the meeting. And was not clear if the public had seen those latest plans on the council website. And it appeared Council had not followed its own procedures for the site as outlined in its Central Coast Local Environment Plan (LEP). These … [Read more...] about Procedural fairness stops Avoca Beach Theatre decision
Wamberal seawall discrepancy
The decision to support a seawall was taken while under administration in June 2022 and appears to be first time such a decision was made. The wording said the Administrator was confirming Council's position "as described in the certified Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP), for a coastal protection seawall with sand nourishment as the adopted solution to … [Read more...] about Wamberal seawall discrepancy
