Central Coast Council is looking for a new hospitality business to take over the old Terrigal Sailing Club venue at The Haven.
Currently occupied by a restaurant and café, the venue is up for tender and Council is inviting experienced business owners and hospitality experts to create a new experience on the foreshore.
“(This) creates an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to create an outstanding business in a picturesque location for both locals and tourists to enjoy,” a spokesperson said.
Council Director Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said expressions of interest for a new venture taking advantage of the site’s potential and meeting community expectations were welcome.
“Terrigal is a popular tourist destination, which was further bolstered by the new $6M boardwalk (which) provides a pedestrian link directly from Terrigal promenade to this waterfront property at The Haven,” Cowley said.
“The area has a high level of foot traffic from both tourists and the local community across the year and spectacular views which extend to Wamberal beach on a clear day.
“The successful applicant will take over the whole venue which currently consists of a café, kiosk and restaurant spaces and should be in a position to inject substantial capital investment to create an exceptional hospitality experience.
“Council will support the commitment and vision of the successful applicant by providing a 20-year lease and competitive annual market rent, or otherwise agreed upon within the second stage of the tender.”
The tender has two stages, with the objective to firstly identify suitable businesses and hospitality experts with relevant experience and capacity to deliver through substantial capital and create an iconic venue.
Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said an opportunity to create a landmark business at the sought-after location didn’t come around often.
“The Coast has grown as a popular tourism destination and successful applicants should deliver an exciting venue that further adds to the exceptional attractions already on offer across the region,” he said.
Hart said a new venture should further enhance existing facilities at The Haven, which include barbecue, boating and fishing facilities, a dog park, lookout, sportsground and reserve pathways.
Once a shortlist has been prepared from the EOI, Council will seek to evaluate the commercial terms in Stage 2 of the tender.
Submissions remain open until 2pm on Tuesday, March 22.
Source:
Media release, Feb 24
Central Coast Council