Gosford Waterfront has long been identified as having significant potential as a regional attractor and key public open space. Like Gosford, the waterfront has been the subject of many plans and studies with little movement to realise the plans.

This is why the Council under the then Administrator Dick Persson, adopted the Gosford Waterfront Renewal Framework on 27 April 2021, to allow for the rezoning of the area as the first step in realising the potential of the area. The newly adopted framework is to help to achieve optimal development outcomes to deliver a range of economic, cultural and social benefits for the region and community over many years.

Over the coming months, there will be more information about progress including sharing options for Gosford waterfront with the broader community following consultation with many stakeholders.  

Importantly, Council’s role is to bring together interested parties and potentially the necessary funding to realise the community’s desire of connecting the waterfront to Gosford CBD and supporting Gosford to be a thriving hub.  

Rik Hart

Administrator