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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

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

Resident satisfaction on water continues to decrease

September 15, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

The latest results from an IPART survey into Central Coast Water shows the organisation continues to fall in all four categories since it was included in the survey in April 2021. IPART says the decline is “marginal”. Customers are asked to rate Central Coast Water on: # delivering value for money # trust # reputation in the community # satisfaction overall as a … [Read more...] about Resident satisfaction on water continues to decrease

Back to the drawing board

September 14, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

The developer for a proposed shop top housing at 302–308 Oceanview Road Ettalong Beach has withdrawn from a Land and Environment Court hearing that was to take place this week.   The applicant has indicated to the court that it will be amending its development application (DA) for the site on the corner of Ferry Rd and Ocean View Rd.   Council said that if a new DA is lodged … [Read more...] about Back to the drawing board

Court rejects Ourimbah boarding house

September 14, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

A three storey boarding house proposed for Ourimbah has been rejected by the Land and Environment Court. Applicant Zenith Tuggerah Pty Ltd wanted to construct a 53-room boarding house with 25 parking spaces at 2-6 Glen Road, Ourimbah. The court’s findings included that the amended application was an overdevelopment and was not in the public interest. The applicant has to … [Read more...] about Court rejects Ourimbah boarding house

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Shortfall of $10M from federal government

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MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

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Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

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May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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