Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein
and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes
The transformation of the Gosford waterfront is set to start this month, according to the Minister for the Central Coast and Assistant Minister for Planning Mr Rob Stokes.
Minister Stokes said the community has been clear that the revitalisation of Gosford’s waterfront is a priority and they want to see action.
“This progress is great news and shows that the NSW Government is serious about taking the Central Coast region forward.
“We believe the Gosford waterfront redevelopment is a vital urban renewal initiative.
“It will be significant in shaping the future Gosford city centre, providing longterm improvement and employment to the area.”
Works will begin mid- August to clear the 20 Mann St site for redevelopment.
Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said that following the successful relocation of Gosford Public School to its new, state of the art home on Faunce St West, the commencement of works on the waterfront was an exciting step forward.
“The redevelopment of the former school site is central to the successful implementation of the Gosford Waterfront redevelopment plans and a key part of the progress towards revitalising the Central Coast economy,” Mr Holstein said.
The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) is managing the disposal of the former school site.
Australian Demolition and Scrap Recovery Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to demolish the former school site, located on 1.5 hectares and bound by Mann St, Georgiana Tce, Vaughan Ave and Baker St.
CCRDC executive manager Mr Greg South said the Corporation had been collaborating with the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) and Government Property NSW to ensure the best possible outcome for Gosford and the Central Coast region.
“It’s important that the redevelopment of this site proceeds in a timely manner,” said Mr South.
“Tender documents will be released in the very near future to facilitate and support new development opportunities,” Mr South said.
Demolition works are expected to be completed by the end of October 2014.
Media release, 1 Aug 2014
Rob Stokes, Minister for
the Central Coast