I attended the Central Coast Council meeting on May 8 in relation to rezoning the Council land on which the old Gosford City Bowling Club is built.
The club was officially opened in 1939 after receiving State Government grant funding for the construction of a bowling green, clubhouse, tennis courts and grandstand at Grahame Park to assist with unemployment.
The 20 speakers against this proposal gave compelling and heartfelt reasons why this proposal should not proceed.
However, I am of the view that Council should negotiate with a developer to incorporate a new indoor club into any proposed new high-rise development, enabling the club to be used in all conditions.
Council could do this on a ‘quid pro quo’ basis and provide much-needed modern facilities to its members and the many disadvantaged groups the club supports.
Council should honour the original purpose of the club to support the community whilst continuing to improve the Gosford CBD.
Email, May 19
Alan Pappas, West Gosford
Alan Pappas is forward thinking! Nothing stays the same and this is one way to take the past with us into the future.
Thank you Alan for a common sense approach and finding a solution.We need more people like you with positive ideas and a vision for the future.As you previously stated,this facility would be an opportunity for the current members to enjoy their bowls in all types of weather and provide an outlet to disadvantaged groups.Perhaps this development, is a pathway to bring the CBD, into the 21st Century.