A significant program of remediation works will take place at Gosford city carpark from July 12 to repair, maintain and extend its lifespan.
Central Coast Council Acting Director Environment and Planning Luke Sulkowski said the the multi-level facility had 650 car spaces that provided both permanent and casual parking and for city centre workers, residents and visitors to Gosford.
“This infrastructure is over 40 years old, and a comprehensive structural assessment identified numerous areas that require remediation works,” he said.
“Whilst a business study was undertaken to look at the option of knock down and rebuild, it was determined that the $2M investment in remediation works would be the most cost-effective way to ensure parking availability in Gosford for the next 20-plus years.
“The carpark will remain operational throughout the work period, however, there will be a reduced level of casual parking, and drivers may experience delays entering, parking, or exiting the car park throughout the works period.
“During peak times of use, such as when significant events are being held at Gosford, we encourage the use of public transport or to allow additional travel time in case the carpark becomes full, and parking needs to be sought at one of the other carparks or street parking in and around Gosford.”
Administrator Rik Hart said Council regularly invested in the maintenance of essential infrastructure.
“These works are funded by Council – partially through Gosford Parking Station Special Rate Levy (external restricted funding), with the remaining balance by Council’s general funding,” he said.
“Investment in these works aligns with Central Coast Council’s Car Parking Study and Implementation Plan’s long-term parking goals and will ensure this facility continues to service this busy regional centre well into the future.”
Works are scheduled to commence from July 12 and continue for six to nine months with completion expected early next year.
For more information and to keep up-to-date with news on this project, search ‘Gosford City Car Park Remediation’ at centralcoastcoast.nsw.gov.au