Median value of residential land has increased by 17.5%
The NSW Office of the Valuer General has announced that Notices of Valuation for July 1, 2015 land values will be issued to landholders in the Gosford local government area…
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EPA accused of failure to regulate landfill run-off
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has continued to fail to meet community expectations over the environmental management of the waste landfill site at Mangrove Mountain golf course according to…
Councillors and community groups object to high handed actions taken
Councillors and community groups have opposed the first actions taken by a project control group (PCG) put in place to start work on the potential amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford…
Brisbane Water and Erina Creek floodplain management plans adopted
Two plans to deal with current and future flood risks along the shores of Brisbane Water and Erina Creek were adopted by Gosford Council on December 8. Key actions recommended…
Burst water main results in Gosford CBD gridlock
The Gosford CBD experienced traffic gridlock on the afternoon of Friday, December 11 when a burst water main forced the closure of one lane of Henry Parry Dve. Gosford Council…
$453,000 funding for COSS
Gosford Council’s unique Coastal Open Space System (COSS) connections and rehabilitation project will receive $453,000 in funding thanks to the NSW Government’s Bush Connect program through the NSW Environmental Trust….
Councillors reject staff recommendation and refuse a development
A development application for a residential flat building at 3 to 5 Lynne Ave, Point Frederick has been refused by Gosford Council. A report to the December 8 general meeting…
Short term rental policy issues resolved
The use of a five-bedroom house at 31 Ocean Dve, MacMasters Beach as a short-term rental has been approved by Gosford Council, subject to conditions. The development application was deferred…
Council seeks changes to JRPP arrangements
Gosford Council voted to prepare a submission to the NSW Department of Planning supporting reforms to the Pre-Gateway Review Process, which is a process for reviewing planning proposals that a…
From one property to 1,000 in 30 years
NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird, has officially opened the refurbished Dunbar Way housing estate in North Gosford to mark the 30th anniversary of local community housing provider, Pacific Link Housing….
From one property to 1,000 in 30 years
NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird, has officially opened the refurbished Dunbar Way housing estate in North Gosford to mark the 30th anniversary of local community housing provider, Pacific Link Housing….
Quantum Towers gains finance and work has commenced
Initial site preparation has commenced at the site of the Quantum Towers development at 7 Watts St, Gosford backing on to Henry Parry Dve. Mr Tony Gilmour, principal of Central…
Five storey building approved for Avoca Beach
A development application for a proposed five-storey mixed use building on Cape Three Points Rd Avoca Beach has been approved by Gosford Council at its meeting on Tuesday, December 8….
Gosford Beaches Coastal Zone Management Plan adopted
Gosford Council adopted a key plan to protect the region’s vast coastline and many beaches at its last meeting for 2015, held on December 8. Key actions within the Gosford…
$10 million federal funding for Performing Arts Centre confirmed
The Gosford Regional Performing Arts Centre is among three local projects to receive funding under the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund, boosting Central Coast jobs and improving community infrastructure….
Performing Arts Centre state funding and location still unclear
Senator for NSW, Ms Deborah O’Neill, welcomed news the Federal Government had finally agreed to fund its one-third share of the construction of a performing arts centre in Gosford. “I…
Gosford’s city centre development approvals approach $700 million
Almost $700 million worth of development has now been approved in Gosford’s city centre after the Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel gave the green light for another…
Emma is best Young Entrepreneur
Ms Emma Hassell of St Philips Christian College, Gosford, placed first in the 2015 Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Awards on Tuesday, November 24. Ms Hassell was awarded for…
86 new car spaces are now available at Gosford
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, announced 86 new car spaces are now available for commuters using Gosford train station. “This is a win for train customers, giving them more…
Preparation for hospital major construction underway
Health minister, Ms Jillian Skinner, parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald and member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, inspected construction progress on the $368 million Gosford Hospital…