Gosford and Erina Business Chamber (GEBC) is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the May State Budget to advance the Gosford waterfront redevelopment project and the TAFE campus planned for Mann St, Gosford.
GEBC President Peter Lawley recently met with Minister for the Central Coast David Harris and Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch to discuss the two projects, which the Chamber says are infrastructure projects for the revitalisation of Gosford and the tourism economy of the Central Coast.
“With the TAFE redevelopment initially announced by the former government approximately two years ago, coupled with the neglected state of the former Broadwater Hotel and Council Chambers, the current Labor Government has a significant opportunity to drive progress in this area,” GEBS’s latest newsletter say.
“The GEBC stresses the urgency of seizing this opportunity to ensure the advancement of the TAFE project aligns with the commencement of the university and regional library.
“Establishing an educational precinct in Gosford and facilitating affordable accommodation on the current TAFE site are viewed as crucial steps in this process.
“Furthermore, the GEBC emphasised the importance of solidifying plans for the waterfront development before the upcoming Council election.
“Doing so would enable the seamless continuation of progress on this major development, which stands to greatly benefit the entire Central Coast region.”
The Chamber also applauded the numerous initiatives and projects which have been launched to create safer environments for women to live, work and thrive in.
“One such noteworthy endeavour is the Safer Cities Her Way project in Gosford which has been making remarkable strides in ensuring the safety and security of women in the community,” the newsletter said.
“GEBC had the pleasure of a presentation from the effervescent Melanie Smith – Director Community and Recreation Services Central Coast Council – on the success of the initiative.
“The Safer Cities Her Way project in Gosford has achieved remarkable success in empowering women and creating a safer, more inclusive city.
“Through a holistic approach and active involvement of women in decision-making, the project has implemented initiatives such as safety audits, community engagement, capacity building, and partnerships.
“As a result, there’s been increased awareness about women’s safety, tangible improvements in public spaces, and the empowerment of women to shape their city and advocate for their rights.
“Looking ahead, there’s a strong sense of optimism for further progress, making the project a model for other cities worldwide in creating safer and more inclusive environments for all.”