Central Coast Council’s Water and Sewer team are working with our contractors to complete an extensive works program to make sure water and sewer infrastructure in the Gosford CBD can keep pace with growth over the next 30 years.
The project will provide a reliable water service to the Gosford CBD to meet the demands of new developments and deliver the vision of Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast. This includes meeting the needs of an increased level of high-rise residential dwellings, the ongoing redevelopment of Gosford Hospital and other developments planned for the Gosford CBD area.
The work includes 43 water main projects and 23 sewer upgrades and proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Housing Acceleration Fund (HAF). Council has received $42.5million in funding through the HAF to deliver these water and sewer infrastructure upgrades which will be competed in 2024.
There will be changes to traffic and temporary road closures throughout the works, visit our road closures page for the latest information.
Important reminder:
While we are undertaking essential sewer construction works in Gosford CBD, every effort is being made to ensure the safety of traffic, residents, and local businesses. However, we advise all community members to exercise extra caution when in the vicinity of active construction areas. Council remains committed to closely monitoring and managing these works to minimise any potential disruptions and impacts.
Gosford CBD Water Upgrades. Mann Street/ Burns Crescent/ Baker Lane/ Erina Street East
- Water network upgrade works are planned in the vicinity of Gosford train station, in the area bounded by Mann Street, Burns Crescent, Baker Lane and Erina Street East.
- Construction will commence mid-September, with completion expected by early November. All work will be carried out mainly during the night time.
- Traffic controls will be in place and lane closures will occur during work times. All roads will be fully functional during the daytime.
Gosford CBD Sewer Upgrades. Kibble Park/ William Street/ Mann Street/ Donnison Street – works have commenced
- We are undertaking major sewer improvement works in Gosford CBD, upgrading the line starting at Kibble Park, then running along William Street, Mann Street and finishing in Donnison Street.
- The night-time construction work will run from 29 September till the end of December.
- Traffic controls will be in place and lane closures will occur during work times. All roads will be fully functional during the daytime.
Gosford waterfront / Dane Drive – works have commenced
- We are undertaking upgrades to the sewer system in the Gosford waterfront area from the edge of Leagues Club Field near Vaughan Avenue through to Mann Street, East Gosford.
- Work is happening adjacent to the Central Coast Highway, in the grassed area on the eastern side and is underway.
The works include increasing the size of the sewer pipework and building a new pumping station.
*These are estimated completion dates, assuming the weather is fine and there are no major issues.
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A major upgrade of Gosford’s water and sewer infrastructure is required for a number of reasons including:
- significant forecasted population growth
- increased number of approved dwellings
- planned and forecast high-rise developments to be used for a range of purposes including residential, business, health and education
- development of non-residential floor space and to enable efficient and sustainable redevelopment to occur within the CBD
- fostering economic growth by enabling development opportunities that create local jobs and reduce the need for Central Coast residents to commute to work
- maximizes the usage of existing utility infrastructure
- required to position Gosford as the capital of the Central Coast in accordance with the expectations of the NSW Government as per the Central Coast Regional Pan 2016.
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Recently completed key commercial developments/redevelopments in Gosford include:
- Gosford Hospital – a number of major developments have been completed and more are planned
- New Leagues Club Park
- Bonython Tower (residential tower including street level restaurant and bar)
- Hotel Gosford
- Australia Tax Office and NSW Financial Services buildings.
Upcoming key commercial developments / potential developments include:
- Gosford Regional Library
- The Archibald (corner Donnison and Mann Streets) – mixed-Use Development containing commercial/retail, supermarket, hotel and shop top housing across two towers and podium
- Gosford Alive (Donnison Street at the former ‘Kibbleplex’ site) – applicants approved concept scheme comprises: five towers ranging in height from 18 to 27 storeys (including podium); 727 dwellings, comprising 180x1 bed, 399x2 bed, 148x3 bed apartments; 5,422 m2 commercial premises GFA, including: 1,015 on-site car parking spaces
- Gosford Leagues Club Redevelopment (Dane Drive) – this concept State Significant Development Application seeks approval for a mixed use development comprising tow towers above a podium. Towers to be situated towards the northern portion of the site, with a mix of uses
- The Gateway (Watt Street – located in the centre of Gosford opposite Gosford Station and Burns Park) – The concept development proposes three mixed use towers and a public plaza in the centre.