A new light industrial complex is planned and an established beer brewing business is looking to value-add to its operations in the thriving North Wyong industrial and enterprise precinct.
The 114ha precinct is a mix of small and large operators that specialise in manufacturing and service industries with offices and business enterprises lining the Pacific Hwy in the Lucca Rd vicinity which is the main access point to the industrial area.
It is a sought-after location, especially when the new link road between Wyong and Warnervale is built, as it is close to the M1 Motorway making it ideal from a transport and logistics aspect.
There will be new business opportunities at a complex of 10 light industrial units being planned for construction at 9 Palm Tree Rd which is currently being used as an open storage area.
Meanwhile, Blackboard Brewing Co is looking to boost its already established enterprise at Unit 7, 5 Donaldson St.
The home brew supplies store and school wants to value-add by producing small amounts of craft beer on-site using a small-scale brewing set-up, not unlike those used by home brewers, with the primary objective of boosting sales of home brewing ingredients, equipment, classes and events.
The brewing equipment is estimated to produce up to 150 litres of alcoholic beer per week.
Beer produced during the classes or demonstrations will subsequently be sold.
Approval is being sought from Central Coast Council to amend the business use allowing the brewing of craft beer products, to teach the brewing process and retail finished products at the existing shopfront location in Donaldson St.
If approved Blackboard Brewing Co will then apply to NSW Liquor and Gaming for a Producer/Wholesaler licence and Microbrewery Licence with special Drink on Premises Authorisation.
Blackboard Brewing is planning to operate Monday to Thursday, 10am-6pm, as a retail store as well as 12pm to 9pm for sale of craft beer and events; Friday to Saturday 9.30am-6pm as a retail store and 12pm-10pm for sale of craft beer and events; and on Sundays 12pm-6pm for sale of craft beer and events.