Council’s lifeguards are ready for another busy season on our nine patrolled beaches. Visit our website to see their patrol locations and times.
Friday, 19 December 2014
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Signing Off on a Successful Year for Gosford City Council
Take a look back on some of Gosford City Council’s fantastic achievements from 2014.
Residents are being reminded that Gosford City Council will close for the Christmas and New Year break from Wednesday 24 December 2014 until Friday 2 January 2015 (inclusive). However, there are some areas where essential services will be maintained during the closure – including lifeguard, water treatment, waste and library related services. For urgent council emergencies (such as water main breaks), the community will still be able to contact council 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 4325 8222 during this period. Normal waste collection services will also continue over the Christmas and New Year break. As Council gets ready to sign off for the year, Chief Executive Officer Paul Anderson passed on his best wishes to the community for the festive season. “It has been a year of great momentum and
exciting changes here in Gosford City, and I’d especially like to thank our community for all its passion and effort during 2014,” Mr Anderson said. “Now it’s time for everyone to take a wellearned break and spend quality time with their family and friends. “I would like to wish all our residents and visitors a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year. “Please remember to stay safe if you’re out on the water, at the beach or travelling on the road over the holidays. “And as the weather heats up, please beware of bushfire risks across our region,” he said. Limited council services will also only be available on Monday 22 December and Tuesday 23 December 2014. For more information, visit gosford.nsw.gov. au or contact council on 4325 8222.
Gosford’s City Centre Ends Year on a High
Staying Healthy in the Silly Season
Two major residential developments worth over $24 million in and around Gosford’s city centre have been approved by Gosford City Council.
In the lead up to a busy Christmas period, we at times put our health on hold to fit everything in.
Councillors have also supported a number of key incentives to drive the city centre’s revitalisation. Gosford City’s Mayor Lawrie McKinna said the approval of the residential developments was a great way to end a record year for the area. “This year has seen a record amount of potential development worth over $500 million lodged with Council for the Gosford CBD area and its surrounds,” Mayor McKinna said. “Council has now given the green light to a 14-storey, $12 million mixed use building that includes 50 residential units and ground floor commercial premises. “We’ve also given the go ahead for a $12.2 million, six-storey building comprising 54 residential units on York Street in Point Frederick. “I’m confident that these latest approvals signal the start of turning this year’s investor confidence and development potential into reality,” he said.
Over 60 per cent of adults on the Central Coast are currently either overweight or obese. There are plenty of opportunities for you to improve your health and wellbeing. The free ‘Get Healthy Information & Coaching Service’ provides the expertise and motivation you need to help reach your health goals in 2015. The free telephone service includes: • Six months support to set your goals and achieve them • Expert advice on nutrition, exercise and losing weight • Advice on breaking through barriers that are holding you back • Tools and trackers to help you stay on track. Call 1300 806 258 or visit www.gethealthynsw. com.au to find out more. If you’ve got time off over the Christmas and New Year break, why not get outdoors and take a bushwalk through one of our bushland reserves with family or friends, or head to one of our nine pristine beaches patrolled by council’s lifeguards? You could even hit the pavement on one of our shared pedestrian and cycling paths – totalling over 340kms long.
Check out the late night transport guide to help you get home safely this festive season.
WHAT’S COMING UP? THIS WEEKEND: Council will be holding a free e-waste collection weekend at Gosford Showground betwen 9am - 4pm. THIS SUNDAY: The Morning Melodies Christmas Special will get you in the festive mood at Laycock Street Theatre. NEXT SATURDAY: The Central Coast Mariners will take on Brisbane Roar at Central Coast Stadium, Gosford. Kick off is at 5pm.
Instagram @therealnickcarson captured stormy weather over Cape Three Points #gosfordconnect
CEO Message
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As another fantastic year comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation to all of the residents and visitors of Gosford City, as well as council’s staff, who have worked so hard throughout the year. Christmas is a time to be thankful for those we have around us, and it is each of you that make this such a fantastic place to live. Here at council, we are very proud to be delivering facilities and services that support our local area. I hope you have a good Christmas, and look forward to our continued successes in 2015.