Avoca Bowlo submits DA to build new outdoor dining terrace

Avoca Beach Bowling Club wants to reduce the size of its bowling green to the west of the club and build a new covered outdoor dining terrace.

It would include an enclosed children’s play area, and a screened smoker’s courtyard.

The estimated cost of the work is $1.6M.

The decision comes in response to the “shifting environment many clubs are experiencing”, says the club, which is owned and operated by Wyong Rugby League Club Group.

“Family focused facilities including outdoor terraces and kids’ play area additions ensure that the interests and needs of its members as well as the community and tourists visiting the area are maintained,” the club says in a development application to Central Coast Council.

The club has three bowling greens.

The development will reduce the size of one of them.

“It is envisaged that the additional net public area being created as a result of this proposal will attract user groups in keeping with the existing patronage occupying the club,” the application says.

“The proposed facilities are consistent with the current amenities within the club.”

The club has 226 car spaces which is above the required number of 203.

“The current number of car spaces – without factoring in the courtesy bus which offers additional credit to the calculations – are sufficient in supporting the new additions, eliminating the need for additional spaces,” the club says.

The proposal is open for public comment until August 27.

Source:
Central Coast Council website
DA Tracker
DA 6243/20211