The building that houses Gosford’s library is set to be demolished as part of a revamp of Kibble Park. The parking beside the library would also go, as would traffic in front of the Imperial Centre main entrance. The library building, built in 1969, is recognised in the Australian Institute of Architects Register of Significant Buildings in NSW. A Gosford Council heritage study … [Read more...] about Kibble Park revamp kills off library, parking and traffic
Gosford Primary School – the original bookend
About a dozen people spoke at the public hearing into 73-75 Mann St, Gosford, on March 30, attended by about 30 residents in total. The hearing was held in a hot tent behind Gosford Stadium, with no mic for speakers competing against the traffic noise of cars and motorbikes crossing Brian McGowan Bridge and trains pulling into and out of Gosford station. The Mann St … [Read more...] about Gosford Primary School – the original bookend
Another delay for regional library
The long awaited Regional Library, to be built in Gosford, is facing yet another delay. Only one submission was received in reponse to the request for tender to build the library at 123A Donnison St and to demolish the building currently on site. Council staff are recommending the Administrator reject that tender at the March 28 Council-under-administration meeting. “The … [Read more...] about Another delay for regional library
Hold my hand around traffic – message from Tom
Ten childcare centres on the Central Coast will take part in a pilot program to educate parents and protect children from being hit by cars - the most common cause of death of children aged 0-14. More than one child a week dies on Australian roads. Tom, pictured above, died at MacMasters Beach in 2014, the result of a collision with a car. His mother, Michelle … [Read more...] about Hold my hand around traffic – message from Tom
What happened on St Patricks Day last year? Our councillors were sacked
Thirteen of the 15 Central Coast Councillors were sacked on March 17, 2022 - a year ago today. Two had already resigned. But the Central Coast has been without councillors since October 30, 2020, when they were suspended. Elections for a new crop of councillors is scheduled to be held in September 2024 so we will be almost four years without councillors. We have had … [Read more...] about What happened on St Patricks Day last year? Our councillors were sacked
