September 26, 2011
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Masterplan details launched etails of The Landing at Gosford Masterplan will be released at a launch at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Thursday, September 29.
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The Gosford Waterfront to be transformed by the Landing at Gosford Masterplan Photo: Naomi Bridges
Gosford to receive extra funding he Gosford electorate is eligible to receive an additional $100,000 as part of the Community Building Partnership program, according to minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher.
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Mr Hartcher said the program, announced by Premier Barry O’Farrell, fulfils an election commitment to deliver vital infrastructure to communities throughout the State. Thirty five million dollars is available under the initiative, which means $300,000 is available under each electoral district, with an additional $100,000 available for the Central Coast electorates due to high levels of unemployment. “This is about helping communities move essential projects forward and improve the provision of local services,” Mr O’Farrell said. Mr Hartcher said the program aims to support a diversity of community
needs. “Local jobs and community participation will flow from projects considered eligible for funding. “I encourage community organisations and local councils to consider their eligibility for the program. “The successful projects in Gosford, Terrigal, The Entrance and Wyong will be announced by the Premier in March next year.” The 2011 Community Building Partnership program is open for applications for seven weeks and will close on Monday, October 31. Media Release, 19 Sep 2011 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP
Following the launch, a shopfront will be opened in Mann St, Gosford, on Tuesday, October 4, to seek the community’s feedback on the project. The master plan, as well as a 3D architectural model and a number of artists’ impression will be available for members of the public to view. Staff will be available to answer questions and also an online survey will be taken. The Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) has been working with its development manager Lend Lease for the past six months toward producing the new Masterplan.
CCRDC senior development manager Mr Rob Kitchen said: “The project work done to date has had good reviews and feedback and we look forward to having the community further engaged.” Mr Kitchen will attend the Gosford Business Improvement District’s (GBID) annual general meeting on the same day as the launch to speak about the project. GBID will welcome Mr Kitchen as the guest speaker for its third meeting at the Gosford Hotel from 7:30am. Kaitlin Watts Interviewee: Rob Kitchen
Donnelly sees things differently ocal community groups in Gosford have missed out in the state budget, with the O’Farrell Government cutting $47 million in funding from the Community Building Partnership program, said Labor MLC for Gosford Mr Greg Donnelly.
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“In 2010, the Community Building Partnership provided more than $58 million in funding to local community groups and councils across NSW to build or upgrade facilities like community halls and sporting grounds,” said Mr Donnelly. “Under Premier Barry O’Farrell’s state budget, funding for the program has been reduced to just $11 million in 2011-12 – that’s a $47 million cut,” he said. “Slashing the Community Building Partnership budget means that local communities like Gosford are paying the price, with less funding for local infrastructure projects. “Last year, the Community Building Partnership Program had been embraced by local community groups in Gosford. “In 2010, local community groups and Gosford City
Council received a total of 30 grants to complete local projects like: Peats Ridge Public School P and C Association received $84,965 for the fit out of their school hall, Coast Shelter received $75,000 for
the fit out and conversion of a warehouse into a two storey community centre and The Bays’ Community Group Inc. received $45,000 for the construction of a new general purpose room. “With total funding for
the Community Building Partnership now slashed by more than 80 per cent, this year many local community groups in Gosford will simply miss out,” he said. Media Release, 13 Sep 2011 Greg Donnelly, MLC for Gosford
Coast Shelter’s Coast Community Centre under construction thanks to funds from last years Community Building Program