A new era for Gosford as work to start on the Archibald

Approved by the Independent Planning Commission in October last year, construction of the much-anticipated Central Coast Regional Library is expected to start later this year.

Central Coast Council says that it will commence the selective tender process in January with the successful construction contractor expected to be awarded in April. The demolition and construction phase will commence following this, with the project slated to be completed mid-2024.

Designed by Sydney architects, Lahznimmo Architects the library will be built opposite the present Gosford Library at 123A Donnison Street on the site of the current Parkside building.

Subject to much controversy over more than thirty years as to the location, size and cost, this library when completed will form part of Gosford’s new education precinct.

The $27-million project is funded by a $7 million grant from the federal government, $8 million from a council special levy, and the remainder from developer contributions and sales proceeds.

The special levy was introduced by the former Gosford Council some thirty years ago on all Gosford LGA ratepayers.

The development application for the four-storey regional library and innovation hub was submitted to the NSW Department of Planning in 2021.

It will comprise council customer service centre, meeting rooms and 300-seat multi-use hall

Lahznimmo’s Project Architect Hugo Cottier said. “Gosford library will become something of a community centre, where all types of public and educational activities can occur within.”

With strong off-the-plan sales for units in the Archibald Gosford, property developer and builder ALAND report that construction of the project will commence by the end of March with the first phase being groundworks, shoring, piling and capping, structural grounding and subsurface drainage. Completion is planned for third quarter 2024.

Since opening their Display Suite in Gosford towards the end of last year and to date, ALAND report that one-third of apartments have been sold. While Sydney buyers have been active, local buyers account for most of the sales.

Certainly, the most anticipated of all developments underway or proposed for Gosford in the next few years the Archibald by ALAND will be the catalyst that finally positions Gosford as the Capital of the Central Coast and a city full of opportunity.

ALAND have worked closely with established designers and architects to come up with a bespoke concept which they say is appropriate for the Gosford market.

The 28-level twin-tower development will comprise 323 apartments plus a 130-room 5-star hotel and rooftop skybar and lounge overlooking Brisbane Water that will be the defining feature of the project.

Commenting on the project and the skybar in particular, ALAND CEO, George Tadrosse said, “The Archibald Skybar & Lounge will deliver a glamorous cocktail area with a function space featuring a separate bar and terrace for up to 400 patrons that is so far unparalleled in Gosford.”

“The 960sqm bar on level 28 will sit atop what already promises to be Gosford’s most vibrant and dynamic vertical village combining both a premium hotel and luxury residential apartments at one sought after address.

“The stylish watering hole with uninterrupted 270-degress views of Brisbane Waters will be a meeting place for locals and travellers alike. It will offer a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere which aims to reflect the laid-back vibe of the Central Coast,” he said.