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Merilyn Vale

Ratepayers increase coffers by almost $50M

September 22, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

During August, Council’s total cash and investments increased by $49.11M from $629.02M to $678.13M. The increase during August was primarily due to Annual Rates levied during July with first instalment received in August 2022. The rates update is part of the Council's financial statements which will be tabled at the September 27 meeting.   … [Read more...] about Ratepayers increase coffers by almost $50M

Latest ideas for Gosford Waterfront, stadium precinct released

September 22, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

# Gosford Bowling Club replaced with a hotel # A round “public building” beside Drifters where the public wharf is now. (Is this where we will play two-up on Anzac Day?) # Five multi storey buildings jutting into Brisbane Water between the wharf and the railway line. # These buildings will house residences, retail, and dry boat storage; all with great views south to Lion … [Read more...] about Latest ideas for Gosford Waterfront, stadium precinct released

Regional Library held up by delays in approval

September 21, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Council has to recalibrate its capital works budget because the Department of Planning and Environment has yet to approve Council's development application for the library.Council will move $9.1M from this year's capital works into next financial year.To use council's words: "This is attributable to rephasing of the Gosford Regional Library project to reflect delays in receipt … [Read more...] about Regional Library held up by delays in approval

September 27 meeting: Gosford waterfront

September 21, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

The latest ideas for Gosford Waterfront and stadium precinct include: One option only for the public to see Gosford Bowling Club replaced with a hotel A round “public building” beside Drifters where the public wharf is now. (Is this where we will play two-up on Anzac Day?) Five multi storey buildings jutting into Brisbane Water between the wharf and the railway line. These … [Read more...] about September 27 meeting: Gosford waterfront

Government abandons “new class” of rezoning appeals

September 20, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Local Government NSW President Darriea Turley has welcomed news that the NSW Government will abandon its plan to introduce a “new class of appeals” for land use rezoning proposals. “This deeply unpopular planning reform was part of the government’s Planning Reform Action Plan and would have introduced a new appeal mechanism to the NSW Land and Environment Court for development … [Read more...] about Government abandons “new class” of rezoning appeals

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