Coast set for New Year’s Eve fun

Central Coast Council will host New Year’s Eve in Memorial Park, The Entrance, with a spectacular program planned for Sunday, December 31.

The huge family event will have something for everyone to enjoy including a fun evening of live music, amusement rides, an array of food options and a spectacular fireworks display to conclude the event at 9pm.

Council’s Director Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the fun would get underway at 5.30pm with on-site food vendors, local restaurants and takeaway shops cooking up a treat, while music lovers will get the chance to enjoy Riley Lovell, Toby Wells Band, The Appointments, and Sunsoli.

“Last year we welcomed the new year with 20,000 attendees injecting an estimated $2M into the local economy and we anticipate this will again be another fantastic event,” Smith said.

“If you’re looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Gosford, Hunter Events Group will be bringing family fun to Leagues Club Park, proudly supported by Council.

“This event will begin at 5pm bringing you a night full of live entertainment, food vendors and a fireworks display at 9pm – coinciding with the conclusion of the Central Coast Mariners game at Industree Group Stadium.”

Council Administrator Rik Hart said it was fantastic to see New Year’s Eve celebrations happening across the Coast.

“New Year’s Eve at The Entrance is one of Council’s biggest events and I encourage all to celebrate safely, bring a chair and a rug and connect through food, music and fun at this family-friendly, alcohol-free event,” he said.

Due to the scale and popularity of the events temporary road closures will be in place at both The Entrance and Gosford on December 31.

Temporary road closures at The Entrance between 3 and 11pm: Marine Pde between The Entrance Rd and the end of the carpark (the Marine Parade carpark will remain open, with limited spaces); Coral St between The Entrance Rd and Duffy’s Lane (access into the multi-storey carpark open); The Entrance Rd between Fairview Ave and Marine Pde; and part road closures on Victoria Ave between The Entrance Rd and Torrens Ave.

Temporary road closures at Gosford between 6am and 11pm: Bakers St; Vaughan Ave; and a 40km speed limit on Brian McGowan bridge between 8.45pm and 9.45pm.

There will be other related road closures around Industree Group Stadium for the Mariners game.