Gosford Regional Library nearly here!

A report on the status of the $32.7 million Gosford Regional Library was presented at the Council meeting this week. 

Opening in early September to the community, this flagship building in Donnison Street Gosford is the culmination of many years of planning and engagement, resulting in a building which still offers everything a traditional library has (over 30,000 books!), as well as collaborative creative spaces, a recording studio, children’s reading space, an innovation hub, community meeting spaces and much more!  

The $32.7m project is jointly funded with $7 million in Australian Government funding and Council’s collection of developer contributions, special levies (collected by former Gosford City Council) and Council funds restricted to this project.

Central Coast Regional Sports Complex – Tuggerah

A Council's Ordinary Meeting this week, Council adopted a Notice of Motion for a Report to come to Council in September, on the future development of Stage 2 of the Central Coast Regional Sports Complex (CCRSC).  

This second stage would include a multi-use indoor sport and event facility, complete with sports halls, amenities, offices and a grandstand.  The existing CCRSC is an amazing asset for the local community and has helped put the Central Coast on the national and international stage, as well as generating huge economic value for the Central Coast since its opening!  Stage 2 is estimated to cost in the vicinity of $35 million. 

While funding is yet to be confirmed for the next stage, Council has been seeking funding for this important Stage 2 development from both levels of government since the completion of Stage 1.

The existing CCRSC in the 2024-2025 financial year has seen:

• 101 booked events – equating to 233 days
• Playing fields booked for 4411 hours
• 119,815 attendees at the events
• Income generated $203,909
• Estimated economic value for Central Coast - $14,471,000

Major events and activities which have generated local and international exposure have included:

• Koori Cup twice – over 40,000 attendees each time
• Hosted the New Zealand Warriors NRL for extended period during COVID lockdown
• Hosted Melbourne Rebel Rugby Team during COVID
• Hosted German Women’s team during FIFA Women’s Football World Cup