Water supply infrastructure in Gosford is set for a $12.5M upgrade, with contracts now signed for the State Government’s $21M commitment for water and sewerage infrastructure at Gosford and Warnervale.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the funding included $8.5M for new and upgraded sewer mains and pumps in the Warnervale town centre and would enable growth and development across the region.
“This funding is critical because it will enable the future construction of 5,000 new homes in Gosford City Centre, while also helping to develop Warnervale into a major residential hub,” Crouch said.
Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the funding boost will assist Council to deliver water and sewage infrastructure in two key growth areas of the Central Coast.
“This additional funding will help provide a reliable water service to the Gosford CBD to meet the needs of an increased level of high-rise residential dwellings, the ongoing redevelopment of Gosford Hospital, the completion of the ATO and NSW Financial Services developments and other developments planned for the Gosford CBD area,” Cr Matthews said.
“It will also contribute to water and sewage infrastructure in Warnervale Town Centre, which will help accelerate housing and commercial development in line with the Government’s plans for the region.”
The projects are part of the NSW Government’s broader $51M commitment under the Housing Acceleration Fund on the Central Coast, with a third water infrastructure project currently being finalised with Council.
The projects align with the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which aims to attract new residents, businesses, tourists and cultural activities to the region through improved planning controls and strategic development.
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Media release, Jul 8
Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch