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Council Administrator Rik Hart said Council is delighted that the contract has been awarded to a local company who will also be employing local sub-contractors, which means money is staying local and local employment being supported.

“The new Regional Library will be the first of its kind for the Central Coast and will offer an iconic building in the heart of the Gosford central business district, where the community can connect, create and collaborate.

“To be designed over four spacious levels, it is a truly modern facility offering more than essential books and literacy. It also will be very much the heart of an active and connected community, with spaces for children, for study and focus, dedicated meeting rooms, function space, innovation areas for creative work and much more.

“This next step is a celebration of the continuing growth and development of Gosford, and ultimately the Central Coast, to be a first-class region for employment, education, health and tourism,” Mr Hart said.

The project is jointly funded with $7 million from the Australian Government’s Community Development Grant Program and Council’s collection of developer contributions, special levies (collected by former Gosford City Council) and Council funds restricted to this project.

Mr Hart said the project is still on track for completion by the end of 2024.

North Construction Managing Director Matthew Cook said the Regional Library is a significant project for the local Central Coast community and one the company is very excited to be delivering.

“We appreciate the long history of this project and the high level of community interest and expectation involved.

“Our Tuggerah-based team and local trade contractors are looking forward to getting started and bringing this impressive development to completion.”

The Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid said the Australian Government is proud to help support the construction of the new Gosford Regional Library.

“Construction of the new Gosford Regional Library is another piece in the puzzle in getting Gosford’s revitalisation underway.

“Libraries are important community centres and provide access to information, education, entertainment and so much more."

“I look forward to watching this project progress and the impact it will have strengthening Gosford’s CBD,” Dr Reid said.

For more information including frequently asked questions (FAQs), concept plans and all updates on the project visit: here