Rezoning proposed for Lisarow land
Two large lots of land on Taylor Rd, Lisarow may be rezoned from Conservation and Scenic Protection (rural small holdings) to Low Density Residential. At its general meeting on Tuesday,…
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Further investment in sewage pump stations
Gosford Council will invest around $1 million to upgrade two sewage pump stations at West Gosford and Narara this year. The upgrade works are part of Council’s extensive Sewage Pump…
Lucy Wicks has close call with nature
Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks MP, addressed the state parliament on Wednesday, May 13 in relation to the recent storms on the Central Coast. “I woke on the…
Woy Woy motor registry being relocated to Gosford
The Woy Woy motor registry office is to be relocated to the Gosford one-stop-shop NSW Government service centre in Henry Parry Drive. Service NSW said Gosford and surrounding areas have…
Free mulch and free access to landfills
Residents will now be able to take any green waste from last month’s natural disaster to either of Gosford City Council’s landfills for free until Sunday, May 31. The deadline…
Public health alert lifted
Following water quality monitoring results on Wednesday, April 29, Gosford Council has lifted the public health alert for all public waterways after the severe storm event despite further rainfall over…
Wildlife park power loss threatened animal safety
Greater Sydney Local Land Services (LLS) came to the aid of Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park when a loss of power during the recent wild weather threatened to endanger animal safety….
Free mulch available thanks to Gosford Council
Following the recent severe storm event, Gosford Council is now giving residents the chance to pick up some free mulch from Woy Woy or East Gosford. “Our crews have collected…
Kincumber tip reopened
Gosford Council reopened Kincumber Landfill on Monday, April 27, after it lost power during the storm event. Residents are able to take any green waste to either of Council’s landfills…
$20,000 worth of funding is given for new art work
The Gosford Foundation Trust is donating $20,000 towards the creation of a new, iconic art work at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery. Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the…
Five storey development approved for North Gosford
Another major residential development worth around $13 million in Gosford’s city centre has been approved by Gosford Council. The five storey development comprising 57 residential units will be built on…
Rotary Club completes major projects
Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club member, Ross Marshall, has recently arranged for 10 tonne of roofing iron to be shipped to Vanuatu following Cyclone Pam’s devastation of the islands. “The material will…
Roadwork on the M1
Roads and Maritime Services has advised motorists that changed traffic conditions are in place northbound on the M1 Pacific Motorway for safety improvement work. The NSW Government has allocated $400,000…
Iconic pub goes up for bids
Pub buyers and developers are both in the frame as potential purchasers of the Woodport Inn, which was offered for sale recently, according to a spokesperson for the vendor, BWLC…
$227 million developments on ‘Mariner’s Plaza’ delayed after bureaucratic bungle
A NSW Department of Planning error has been blamed for delaying the approval of two significant Gosford developments: the ‘Mariner’s Plaza’ development on the corner of Mann St and Donnison…
Mariners’ top goal scorer no longer required
Cyclonic storm causes major damage
At the time of going to press, State Emergency Services (SES) are working through over 800 calls for assistance across the Gosford and Wyong LGAs with Gosford receiving 121mm of…
Smith says Liberals failed to listen to the community
Kathy Smith was officially declared the new elected Member of Parliament on Thursday, April 9, to represent the people of Gosford. Media release, 9 Apr 2015 Kathy Smith, Labor
Holstein blames lies and scare campaign for Liberal loss
Former Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has released a statement following “one of the closest election results” in Gosford’s history. Media release, 13 Apr 2015 Chris Holstein, former Member…
Old Pacific Highway safety improvements underway
Roads and Maritime Services is starting improvement work on the Old Pacific Highway this month at locations including Mooney Mooney and Mount White to reduce crash risk and improve safety….