Central Coast Council are calling on Gosford businesses to share feedback on Gosford City Car Park hours of operation and fees. The survey is open until Monday 28 July 2025.

Council Director Environment and Planning, Luke Nicholls said the survey will help Council better understand business needs for parking to support our region’s economy.

“Local businesses have recently expressed concerns about Gosford City Car Park operating hours, particularly during public holidays and weekends. To help address these concerns we’re seeking input from local businesses to ensure that the current operating hours of parking and the fee structure aligns with the needs of the city and supports future growth,” Mr Nicholls said.

“By gathering this insight, we will be better able to understand what short-term and long-term actions can be done to support the Gosford economy during public holiday periods and weekends - helping Council to support visitation and help cultivate local business.”

The current operating hours have been set based on observed usage patterns, with peak demand occurring during core business hours. Outside of these hours, alternative parking options are available to support parking demand.

Closing the car park during periods of low usage allows Council to reduce operational costs and helps prevent antisocial behaviour which remains a persistent issue at all parking stations, particularly during unstaffed hours.

Gosford currently hosts three large carparks that are Council owned:

•    Gosford City Car Park (Operating Hours Monday to Friday: 6am-8pm, Saturdays: 7.30am-3pm, Sundays and public holidays: closed) and opened for special events.

•    Adcock Park, West Gosford located opposite the sports grounds has free parking available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

•    West Gosford Racecourse Road Car Park also has free parking available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

In addition, parking is available at Gosford Commuter Car Park located on Showground Road run by Transport for NSW offering all-day free parking Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays and a $10 flat fee parking from 5pm-5am weekdays.

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said Council is committed to supporting parking options for the Gosford City Car Park to make accessing the city of Gosford easy and safe.  

“We want to hear our business community’s views on the operational hours and fees of the Gosford City Car Park to better support local businesses and offer visitors to the city added convenience and parking options across the city centre,” Mayor McKinna said.

In addition, a ‘smart technology upgrade’ has been approved in Council’s latest Operational and Delivery Plan, which proposes to install smart parking technology to modernise the existing Gosford City Car Park and is anticipated to help further support usage and access whilst maintaining public safety.

Feedback can be provided by completing Council’s survey at:
https://www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/GCC

Businesses are also encouraged to take part in a pop-up forum to be held on Kibble Park, between 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Thursday 24 July. Please register at https://www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/GCC