IGA first shop to open at new Lone Pine Plaza
Almost four years after it was destroyed by fire, a popular shopping mall at Umina is finally reopening, albeit a little at a time. Now known as Lone Pine Plaza,…
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Archibald development to include a voco hotel
Work gets started on Gosford uni campus
Terrigal bookkeeper scoops major award
Major award for Tumbi Umbi pool
Top accolade for financial planner
Indigenous Lisarow business takes out award for innovation
Work begins on new Fortis development
Help in retrieving lost fishing gear
Eight-storey building proposed for Terrigal
A developer wants to change planning guidelines for land on the corner of Terrigal Dr and Charles Kay Dr at Terrigal to increase the allowed building height from 8.5m to…
Mehan applauds COOL new seafood labelling
Member for The Entrance David Mehan has welcomed a decision that will see seafood country-of-origin labelling (COOL) become mandatory in hospitality venues. On November 24, following stakeholder consultation, state consumer…
Chamber applauds changes to zoning laws
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a State Government move to overhaul zoning laws to facilitate new housing, particularly around major transport nodes. “This is great news and comes…
Somersby company named Business of the Year
Ramon Atayde was “speechless” when his company, Somersby-based ARC Ento Tech, was named the state’s Business of the Year after first taking out the Excellence in Innovation award at this…
High-density housing and retail at Canton Beach
Another five-storey residential and retail project is on the drawing board to match a similar development already approved at Canton Beach. In 2017 Central Coast Council approved a five-storey development…
Sowing the seeds for future of nursery industry
TAFE NSW is sowing the seeds for the future of the garden and nursery workforce, providing a pipeline of skilled workers to an industry that is forecast to grow by…
No fast food outlets for Kariong parklands
An application for a six-lot subdivision within Mount Penang Parklands has been rejected by the Local Planning Panel. The commercial development at 5 The Avenue, Kariong, and fronting Central Coast…
Better digital network for Green Point
A new telecommunications tower will mean significantly improved network coverage and connectivity for the Green Point area. Downer Group EDI, on behalf of Indara Corporation Pty Ltd (part of the…
Call for overhaul of state’s planning system
The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is calling on the NSW Government to overhaul the state’s planning system in the face of “systemic delays” in development approvals and housing starts. “At…
Major award for civil contractor
Justin Lydiard of Tuggerah-based firm Sage Civil has taken a major award at the 2023 NSW Civil Contractors Federation People Awards, recognising the state’s top talent in the civil construction…
Umina units knocked back
The Local Planning Panel has refused a $1.095M multi-dwelling housing development proposed for 8 Priestman Ave, Umina. The proposal, to demolish existing structures and build three two-storey attached units and…