The Minns Labor Government has yet again failed the people of the Central Coast, axing plans for a bold vision for the re-development of the Gosford Waterfront in favour of bushes, benches, barbeques, and bike paths.
The Minns Labor Government promised $8.5 million in October 2022 for a business case to enable Council’s ambitious redevelopment plan for the Gosford Waterfront but will now spend the funding on a shared pathway and minor beautification of the waterfront.
Shadow Minister for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the decision was shameful and showed that under Labor, the Central Coast is continuing to go backwards.
“Today’s announcement is a complete joke and disappointment, which yet again shows the Central Coast will continue to fall behind under Chris Minns and Labor.” said Mr Crouch.
“The re-development of Gosford Waterfront was the opportunity of a lifetime to unlock the city’s potential; the Premier himself said Gosford needed to transform from a city with a waterfront into a waterfront city,”
“Sadly, this announcement shows Chris Minns, alongside the Labor Members for the Central Coast, are light on delivery and heavy on spin, merely paying lip service about visionary opportunities for Gosford and the Central Coast.”
Mr Crouch said the decision to focus on short-term improvements to the waterfront rather than pursue a longer-term vision was a short-sighted blunder.
“This decision will stand as a reminder that after more than two years of nothing, the Minns Labor Government has no plan for any long-term vision for Gosford and the Central Coast.”