HCCDC is leading the Gosford waterfront project. We are exploring opportunities to revitalise the waterfront public space and improve connectivity while providing opportunities for future investment.
We have been tasked with this project by the NSW Government and are taking steps to revitalise the waterfront by:
- developing a public domain plan for the waterfront land from Polytec Stadium in the north to the 1st Gosford Scouts in the south
- making some public space improvements that can be delivered now, as well as identifying potential future enhancements
- investigating ways to improve the connection between the CBD and the waterfront
- designing and costing an active transport shared path between Gosford and Point Clare.
The map below outlines the area along Brisbane Water included in the public domain plan.
Works underway
Work is now underway on the first stage of Gosford Waterfront enhancements.
These works will deliver immediate benefits across the precinct, including a new public plaza and café. It will also fill the missing gaps to create 1.2km of uninterrupted shared pathway along the waterfront, making it easier and safer to walk and cycle between Polytec Stadium and the Gosford Sailing Club
This will be complemented by new landscaping, lighting, seating and car park improvements, creating an inviting space for the community to relax and gather.
Sailing club pathway and lighting upgrades
Works underway, September - November 2026
Delivery partner: Daracon
A new footpath connection from the Gosford Sailing Club carpark to the Lions Club Park.
Plaza and café at Waterfront Park
Planning underway, commencing late-2026
A new café and versatile public space at Gosford Waterfront Park.
Pathway and lighting upgrades near Brian McGowan Bridge
Planning underway, commencing late-2026
A shared pathway connecting Gosford Waterfront with Polytec Stadium, with carpark improvements and decorative lighting.
Worksite fencing will be installed and pedestrian routes and car parking will be temporarily impacted during the works. The community is asked to be aware of changes and follow detour signage when moving through the precinct.
The Gosford waterfront project is a NSW Government election commitment that was assigned to HCCDC in mid-2024.
We have completed studies and investigations to inform our planning and have worked closely with key stakeholders including Central Coast Council to deliver the new public domain plan for the waterfront.
Early-2025: Movement and usage surveys
Throughout January and February 2025, we used sensors to measure pedestrian, cyclist and car parking activity along Gosford waterfront to provide valuable information about how the community and visitors use the space. The insights from this study helped guide locations for new amenity and public space improvements.
The sensors tracked movement only, and did not record any information that would allow individuals or their vehicles to be identified. HCCDC has used this data to inform design and planning works, and the results were only shared confidentially with members of the consulting team working on the project.
Mid-2025: Community consultation survey
In July and August 2025 we invited the community share their ideas on features that would make the waterfront a more attractive place to visit, and help us understand what people would most like to see delivered first.
The insights from this survey helped us determine which public domain improvements to prioritise in the short term, and also informed the public domain plan for the future of the precinct.
In 2025, we asked the community to complete a survey on what they would like to see in the Gosford Waterfront public domain plan.
The survey ran throughout July and August 2025 and received 3,464 responses.
The main reasons people visit the waterfront are to walk (72%), with most respondents visiting several times per week (23%).
People told us they'd like to see café/dining options, more walking and cycling paths, seating/picnic tables, green open space and shade in the plan. They also suggested improving lighting and security measures (34%) and better pedestrian connection to the Gosford CBD (31%).
Stay up to date
As the project develops, we will keep you updated on progress through our social media pages, website and eNewsletter.