GOSFORD URBAN DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK 06. APPENDIX

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6.1 DETAILED REPORT SUMMARIES These following summary pages aim to consolidate federal, state and local plans for the region, with a specific lens of the Gosford City Centre.

86 6.1.1 NSW Government Policies and Goals

Planning & Environment ECONOMIC 2036 PROFILE CENTRAL COAST

Prepared for the Economic Gosford City Centre Development Strategy for Transport Management and Accessibility Plan Regional NSW

February 2015

Central Coast Central Coast Destination Management Plan Regional 2017 - 2021

Plan DRAFT VERSION 2 December 2010

May 2017 Central Coast Regional Economic Profile – Gosford City Centre Central Coast Better Placed, 2017 Greener Places, 2017 Plan, 2016-2036 Central Coast, 2015 Transport management Destination GANSW GANSW NSW DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING NSW NOW AND ENVIRONMENT and accessibility plan Management Plan – This state level policy “has been This draft policy document by the developed by the Government Government Architect, ‘Greener This document outlines the economic (TMAP), 2010 DRAFT 2, 2017 -2021 Architect to deliver the strategic Places’ focuses on the role green This document outlines the NSW profile of the Central Coast. The AECOM FOR TRANSPORT NSW EARTHCHECK FOR DESTINATION NSW approach needed to ensure that as infrastructure can play in shaping and Government vision for the central Central Coast is “a unique region with our cities and towns grow bigger they improving the liveability of our urban coast, including its broad vision for an enviable coastal lifestyle, growing This document’s primary purpose This document outlines the state level get even better.” It outlines a clear spaces. “It aims to create a healthier, the region and the role the Gosford business hub, skilled workforce, is to increase the public transport vision for the Central Coast to be the government endorsed design approach more liveable and sustainable urban City Centre will play in the future and strategic access to Sydney and share of work trips into the Gosford choice for leisure, business and major to ensure good design that will deliver environment by improving community of this region. The plan outlines Newcastle.” City Centre. There is recognition events. By leveraging the natural assets regional level economic, jobs, housing, that Gosford needs to address its of the area, the management plan aims the architecture, public paces and access to recreation and exercise, environments we want to inhabit now supporting walking and cycling infrastructure and industry targets for “In 2013 the Central Coast generated complex transport challenges such to lift the overall visitor experience and and into the future. connections, and improving the the region. The plan outlines 4 goals $10.8 billion in Gross Regional Product as access across the railway line, use tourism to engage entrepreneurs resilience of urban areas.” Crucial for the region, and 23 Directions. (GRP), representing 8% of Regional illegible and poor quality pedestrian and the youth in employment The focus on quality places in Gosford, to this policy is the concept that Goals 1/Direction 1 specifically relates NSW’s total GRP.” facilities, severance of the waterfront, opportunities. to the growth of the Gosford City limited cycle networks and end of and strategies for an iterative design green infrastructure is a network process has informed the work of this of connected places that form a Centre as the region’s capital. Key state investment opportunities trip facilities, managing its parking It aims to increase the overall market urban design and implementation green grid. This infrastructure has include upgrades to the Central Coast supply and commuter drain. The share of regional visitors by providing a framework. In particular the focus on environmental, social and economic Highway West Gosford Intersection, comprehensive review includes clear marketing identity for the Central holistic design thinking has ensured benefits for the community. the Northconnex Motorway, train initiatives to tackle these key Coast. cross government agency collaboration passing loops to improve commuter challenges and interestingly places the through a series of workshops, and the For Gosford the key places identified services, and business investment potential measures into short term, The plan includes strategic priorities ability to reconsider the connections by the workshops were all interestingly schemes across the area. medium term and long term actions. for the next scope of work including development and implementing a and synergies that strengthen the focused on the green open spaces of individual precincts and places of the city centre. Enhancing the natural The report includes some useful It is unclear how many of the new Destination Brand and a Regional Gosford. green and water setting of Gosford to detailed economic and local recommendations were adopted and Signage Strategy for each of the its connection to recreational spaces population statistics including implemented. Many recommendations villages in the Central Coast. The seven design objectives for better and the public transport network is a population, employment rates, and suggested further studies like a places form the basis for evaluating the vital part of this plan. education levels. detailed parking strategy, bus review, Interestingly it is one of the few and public domain upgrades. strategies that outlines key actions for quality of public spaces proposed by creating a clear, simple identity for the this implementation framework. area, improving market confidence, attracting investment and lifting community pride.

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6.1.2 CITY, Operational OUR DESTINY Plan Gosford City Council 2017-2018 Strategic Policies and Plans Gosford City Centre Statement of Strategic Intent 5 December 2014

Gosford City Centre Floorspace Incentive Contribution Rate Study

Gosford City Council Prepared by: For: February 2016 GOSFORD CITY CENTRE MASTERPLAN central coast.nsw.gov.au

Our City, Our Destiny Gosford City Centre – Gosford City Centre – Operational Plan – – Gosford City Centre, Statement of Strategic Floorspace Incentive Central Coast Council, 2010 Intent, 2014 Contribution Rate 2017/ 2018 COX ARCHITECTS ROBERTS DAY Study for Gosford City CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL The result of extensive community This document was created in Council, 2016 This document outlines the consultation, this extensive high response to renewed interest in the AECOM Central Coast Council priorities level masterplan articulated the development in the city centre, and for operational delivery in 2017 and community vision for the Gosford the large number of DAs received This document provided an economic 2018. Key items for the Gosford City City Centre with 5 key precincts. by Council as a result of the bonus review of the Gosford LEP Incentive Centre include funding for: This masterplan forms the most provisions in the Gosford LEP 2014. Scheme, and considered the ——Design and construction of a new comprehensive masterplan to date implication of continuing or changing regional library and commercial for the city centre and was the basis It recognises the increase in FSR this legislations. Key insights included building at the Parkside building for further detailed urban studies and height combined with uncertain the impact the incentive scheme by 30.06.20 on transport, movement and street economic times have created ‘land has had on land banking in the city ——Facilitate the establishment of a upgrades. Little of the masterplan banking’. It aims to ‘align council’s centre, and how very few paper university presence by 2010 moved to implementation and most strategic direction and current DAs resulted in real construction or ——Stadium upgrades (approx $2M) remains at a strategic high level with market conditions’, and aims to increased financial contributions to ——City centre sewer and water little detail. provide best practice design for council. Increasing certainty for the upgrades appropriate built form massing and development market is crucial. Other ——Design of a regional performing The document remains largely heights that would suit the city key insights include: art and conference centre. applicable. This report aims to centre. provide an update of this 2010 “At present price levels, large scale masterplan and its strategic vision. Whilst useful the document tower development is unlikely to is again a high level strategic eventuate” intent document. It contains recommendations for future actions “Council could consider a program that would allow for implementation of public domain works in the CBD. and detailed design. The slender Public domain works are visible and tower typology may not align to can have a strong positive impact on current demand projections for the investment confidence. Together with city centre. ongoing development activity, public and private investment activity can help create an environment conducive to further investment into Gosford.”

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6.1.3 Gosford Bike Strategy 2014

Gosford Parking Study

Final Report

Gosford City Council Transport

and Parking Strategies

GOSFORD STRATEGIC PARKING STUDY REPORT

NOVEMBER 2011 REPORT NO. X11170_R01

PREPARED FOR GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL

Gosford Bike Strategy, Gosford Parking Study, Gosford Strategic 2014 2010 Parking Study, 2011 GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL GTA CONSULTING FOR GOSFORD CITY BROWN SMART CONSULTING FOR GOSFORD COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL Based on community consultation, This is a detailed supply and demand This is a detailed supply and demand “the Gosford Bike Strategy 2014 study for parking in the Gosford city study for parking in the Gosford city is Gosford City’s commitment to centre. It reviews opportunities to centre. It reviews opportunities to support initiatives that encourage create a walkable urban city with create a walkable urban city with more people within the local parking on the periphery and high parking on the periphery and high government area to cycle and to levels of activity in the core. The levels of activity in the core. promote cycling as an integral part of review considers parking provision daily life.” in new developments, parking in In general the issue of commuter strata titles, parking discounts, the parking is addressed by transitioning The strategy aims to increase the transition of long term parking to to other modes of transport, to mode of bicycle trip in the LGA to 5% short term, contribution methods allow long term parking to transition by 2016 and 8% by 2031 in line with and future opportunities from large to short term parking to support state policies. It also aim to establish developments. retail and commercial development. a 244km cycle network which is safe, It suggests developers can give well maintained and conveniently In general the issue of commuter discretionary VAP contributions to located. parking is addressed by transitioning offset a 10% reduction in parking to other modes of transport, to allow provisions. Additional car parks, on The strategy outlines key network long term parking to transition to short the periphery of the city centre are upgrades to the local road system, key term parking to support retail and recommended, within suitable walking projects like the Point Clare Cycleway, commercial development. It suggests distance and supported by a shuttle the need for end of trip facilities and developers can give discretionary bus. Alternatively partnerships with bike parking. VAP contributions to offset a 10% the shopping centre and Leagues club reduction in parking provisions. could be considered. The strategy also supports sustainable Additional car parks, on the periphery use of designated mountain bike of the city centre are recommended, Stronger restrictions and increased tracks in the natural bush settings of within suitable walking distance and fees are recommended for current Kincumba Mountain and Rumbalara supported by a shuttle bus. parking stations. Parking should be and Katandra Reserves. provided at the waterfront, new library Stronger restrictions and increased and to the north. Funding partners are being pursued. fees are recommended for current parking stations. Parking should be A detailed schedule of actions are provided at the waterfront, new library provided. and to the north.

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6.1.4

Gosford City Council Public Civic Improvement Plan Domain Strategies

Revitalising Brisbane Water Foreshore Floodplain Risk Management Plan

GOSFORD CITY CENTRE STREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES GosCITY CENTRE f or PLAN d GOSFORD WATERFRONT STRATEGY LJ2828/R002 Taylor Cullity Lethlean May 2007 Gosford City Council September 2011 November 2015

OCULUS landscape architecture Gosford Streetscapeurban design Gosford Civic Gosford Waterfront Brisbane Water Guidelines, 2011 Improvement Plan, 2007 Strategy, 2007 Foreshore Floodplain OCULUS FOR GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL NSW DEPT PLANNING ‘REGIONAL CITIES TAYLOR CULLITY LETHLEAN TASKFORCE’ FOR GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL Risk Management Plan, The primary objective of these design This early report, prior to the Our 2015 guidelines is to ‘provide a clear vision This plan “provides a description of the Vision Our Destiny masterplan of CARDNO FOR GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL and framework for future streetscape city infrastructure needed to support 2010 outlines possible options for upgrades within the City’s six urban the growth and development of the the design and development of the Informed by a Floodplain Risk and waterfront precincts. The city centre, and outlines the framework Waterfront. This concise strategy Management Study (also by Cardno), guidelines provide a consistent and for contributions to be made from suggests the Waterfront is considered this report aim to direct and coordinate locally responsive palette of elements development towards funding and as a staged development of nodes future management of flood prone and materials which...facilitate the provision of the infrastructure.” This along a cycle and pedestrian route. land around the Brisbane Water creation of great streets.” “They aim document was prepared prior to the Whilst development sites are possible, Foreshore, and to educate community to help Council to create streets with “Our City Our Destiny” masterplan like a medium sized marina, the focus about flood risks. a high level of amenity..and as a result and was accompanied by a Vision is on community driven recreation act as a catalyst for retail and urban document, LEP and DCP. It appears spaces and a journey that links The main concern is coastal tidal development in the City.” to be the first mention of waterfront them along the water. The strategy flooding, often a result of severe precinct and cultural centre. recommends that the optimum width coastal storm events. For Gosford This document takes into account the of the recreational land between the main impact is at the foreshore, 2010 masterplans and were developed The public domain framework plan the water and road should be 50-60 with private properties unlikely to in association with Council officers. includes ‘green fingers’ of street meters to allow for walking, cycling, be affected. The impact of rising sea planting to link the streets with the landscape and playgrounds. For this levels is also of significant concerns. Key issues include a local of consistent surrounding bushland, the creation space to be possible the strategy Key finding of the study were that theme, poor pedestrian amenity and of an ‘urban stream’ to interpret the has considered land reclamation or existing flood risks can be managed way finding, a need to express the original creek that could link the realignment of Dane Drive. through controls, emergency response unique qualities of Gosford, poor visual hospital and waterfront, and the measures and minor works. “The quality and the dominance of the provision on amenities to support impact of wind and swell induced vehicle. public open space. All of these plans waves were found to have an impact remain relevant today. The upgrade of up to 20m from the foreshore edge Kibble Plaza to its current design may for the majority of the waterway, have come from this plan. with some areas near the entrance to Brisbane Water potentially being These strategies are proposed to be impacted up to 40m from the funded by a 4% S94A levy. foreshore edge due to the influence of ocean swells...” The report outlines suggested DCP controls. Existing seawalls may require maintenance or raising in some areas.

90 6.1.5 The result of extensive community The following summary outlines some consultation, this extensive high of the key thinking of this masterplan. Our City Our Destiny CITY, level masterplan articulated the Key Strategic Aims: OUR DESTINY community vision for the Gosford In 2010 the Central Coast was expected to add City Centre with 5 key precincts. 100,000 new residents and 55,000 new jobs by 2031. This masterplan forms the most Gosford City Centre was expected to add 10,000 of comprehensive masterplan to date those new residents and 6000 new jobs. for the city centre and was the basis “... no other regional city or major centre within Sydney has the unique landscape and relationship to for further detailed urban studies water. Through the power of its setting, the lifestyle on transport, movement and street of the Central Coast and its strategic and transport upgrades. Little of the masterplan relationship to Sydney, Gosford clearly has the potential to both make a contribution in the Sydney context and moved to implementation and most adopt a more dynamic role within the Region.” remains at a strategic high level with “Gosford is designated to serve the regional catchment little detail. A more comprehensive extending from Warnervale, Wyong and Tuggerah update of this document is outlined in in the north, east to the coastline at The Entrance, Terrigal and Avoca, Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina this section of the UDIF report. to the south and west to Somersby and the National Parks, a significant area of some 1,800 square This Masterplan called “Our City, Our Destiny” (also kilometers... and a population of over 300,000...” referred to as The Gosford Challenge) is the key masterplan still relevant in large for the Gosford Area. “It is important that the villages of Gosford are reconnected with its heart, a city centre where GOSFORD CITY This masterplan was developed by the former Gosford people of all ages, incomes and cultural backgrounds CENTRE MASTERPLAN City Council, the Land and Property Management feel they belong to a community that is vibrant, Authority and an extensive design team including diverse, safe, healthy and sustainable. Gosford will Cox Architects, Arup and Oculus to name a few. The become the focal point for the direct catchment and work was also the result of extensive community reduce the need to travel outside of the Central Coast Our City, Our Destiny – Gosford City consultation including a 6 day design charrette in2009. by increasing commercial, retail, educational, work Centre Masterplan, 2010 The work was largely supported by the community. and social activities within the City Centre.” This masterplan, as outlined in this appendix, builds COX ARCHITECTS “Included in this Masterplan is an implementation on the recommendations of many previous reports. section (‘Making it Happen’) that deals with how the It remains as the most detailed and comprehensive public realm and infrastructure will be developed to act masterplan since 2010. as a catalyst to encourage investment and development by local landowners, government and developers.” As such this work forms the basis of this implementation plan. The key structure and urban strategies of this masterplan remain largely relevant. In this UDIF report, small updates are provided where time has altered a requirement or overall thinking. The focus of this report remains on how to implement this masterplan with meaningful actions and measurable results. It appears that for various reasons, very little of this masterplan has been enacted. There is however consensus and vision with this work that helps drive this implementation plan.

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The journey of this Masterplan is depicted in the following Diagram: The journey of this Masterplan is It then breaks down into 5 key 4. The Railway Precinct: depicted in the following diagram: precincts. A summary of these TMAP (complete) Baseline data analysis precincts and their suggested Review possible improved interchange PHASE 1: Land and team assembly projects are summarised below: Mann St north upgrade Inception & Team Formation Public information sessions Hills/Watt St Green spine to link northern residents to 1. Waterfront Precinct Kibble Park Selection - Lead Advisor, Strategic Design Partner and Developer Panel Continuous public access to the waterfront Remove the Gateway Centre Bridge Retail, entertainment and offices with buildings that Upgrade Burns Park Community participation and consultation including minimise view loss PHASE 2: Have Your Say Days & Discovery Teams (1,200 people) Dane Drive Upgrade with parking and new crossings, Project Positioning - Policy review new intersection at Brian McGowan Bridge and Baker St 5. Hospital Precinct: the Design Brief Support the expansion of health and wellbeing Point Clare Cycle Link Design Brief Workshops (130 community representatives) services Regional playground of 2500m2 on the water Design Charrette (27 community representatives chosen by the community) Etna St Bridge upgrade – priority to service the hospital and schools PHASE 3: Implementation and initiative review 2. Art and Entertainment Precinct Holden St, Racecourse Rd and Showground Rd Masterplan completion Public exhibition and review Create activity on nights and the weekend pedestrian upgrades

Formal adoption of Masterplan Extend Baker St to the water as a pedestrian link New development along showground road Activate Mann St with cafés and restaurants Gosford Public School Relocation (completed) Represent Aboriginal heritage through the creek Gosford and Henry Kendall High School oval Private projects upgrades, in partnership with council to help provide PHASE 4: reinterpretation Public projects these facilities for the wider community Implementation The focus Create a performing arts centre close to the water, Private / Public projects of this UDIF possibly linked to the Conservatory of Music Railway pedestrian link upgrades acknowledging the challenges of topography Governance structure Relocate sports fields from the Gosford City Park to the schools, allowing this as a recreational place for Design Process events, markets and informal play.

3. The City Core: Focused on Mann St and Kibble Park R CITY, 13 U O DESTINY Activate the façades surrounding Kibble Park Mann Street sewer upgrades combined with public domain upgrades and street tree planting Create a pedestrian link though the Imperial Shopping Centre to Watt St to link the park to more streets Link Erina and Dommison St to Rumbalara Reserve Strengthen connections between Donnison St and Mann St

92 4 Key Strategic Uses/Relationships Regional cities’ infrastructure table. Connectivity The NSW State Government has designated Gosford a Regional City of Sydney along with Parramatta, Connect water, hills and suburbs back to the CBD and Liverpool and Penrith. They have also designated Kibble Park Gosford the Regional City of the Central Coast, as Interconnect major open spaces and draw landscape Newcastle is to the Hunter and Wollongong is to down from the hills with open spaces and tree planting the Illawarra. Significant Government investment (consider a green grid plan) in infrastructure has supported growth in all these Regional Cities, through less so in Gosford. Improvement movement through pedestrian paths and cycleways Regional NSW Cities Use the streets as ‘green spaces in their own right’ Gosford Newcastle Parramatta Penrith Liverpool Wollongong Work with owners of the Imperial Shopping Centre Greater Western REGION Central Coast Hunter Valley North West South West Illawara to provide a link from Watt St to Kibble Park in any Sydney future development (confirm if this is in the proposed DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE stage 1 DA) Population of Region 2006-08 304 700 529 200 668 200 760 000 409 700 282 300 ——Activation 2031 400 000 675 000 780 300 1 024 317 742 272 327 600 ——Access and Movement Employment of Region 2006-08 125 254 228 334 308 500 240 000 119 500 100 765 ——Sustainability 2031 170 500 294 334 369 500 367 000 208 500 130 765

FACILITIES (In Centre) Hospital University Campus TAFE Regional TAFE Convention & Exhibition Centres Museums Concert Hall / Entertainment Centre / Theatres/Playhouse Stadiums Town Hall Library Art Galleries & Cultural Centre Civic Square/precinct Schools Regional Shopping Centre Conservatorium Sporting Facilties Indoor/ Outdoor Community Meeting Centre Regional Park/Recreational Facilities

TRANSPORT (In Centre) Stations Interchange Shuttle Bus CBD B y-Pass/Ring Road

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6.1.6 This document’s primary purpose Key Challenges: is to increase the public transport “The Challenge process identified a number of key transport and access issues including: Gosford City Centre share of work trips into the Gosford City Centre. There is recognition Challenges for improving future access from West Transport Management Gosford City Centre Gosford; that Gosford needs to address and Accessibility Plan Transport Management and Accessibility Plan Poor legibility and amenity for trips through and its complex transport challenges within the city centre; (TMAP) such as access across the railway line, illegible and poor quality Severance of the waterfront by Dane Drive; pedestrian facilities, severance of the waterfront, limited cycle networks An immature cycle network and end-of trip facilities; and end of trip facilities, managing its parking supply and commuter High demand for parking facilities.” drain. The comprehensive review The significant commuter work force (more than 25% includes initiatives to tackle these of the workforce) creates congestion on the major arterial roads in peak periods, creates excessive key challenges and interestingly demand for commuter parking in the city centre places the potential measures into and informal parking near the F3 Freeway as people short term, medium term and long gather for informal car share. term actions. Despite some topographical challenges analysis of work journeys indicates that many local trips from “This TMAP supports the renewal process in Gosford east and west Gosford to the city centre could be made by bus services or by or cycle. December 2010 with measures to encourage sustainable growth. It addresses existing transport challenges such In the PM peak, the east Gosford movement causes as access across the railway line, illegible and traffic, compounded by school and commuter traffic. Gosford City Centre Transport poor quality pedestrian facilities, severance of the waterfront, a developing cycle network and end-of management and accessibility plan trip facilities, and managing parking supply.” Connectivity Issues: (TMAP), 2010 Improve connectivity for cycle and pedestrians across AECOM FOR TRANSPORT NSW In 2010 this report stated its intention for a “A 10% the Etna St Bridge and Donnison Street Bridge. target of AM peak period journeys to work into Gosford by non-car modes potentially by 2036.” Pedestrian upgrades to Racecourse Rd Improve the Railway Pedestrian bridge, in particular Most of the challenges and recommendations the south bound platform on the Mann St side of the outlined below are still valid and relevant. It seems like bridge could be access on level with the street, rather few of the suggested strategies were implemented. than going up and down stairs. Improved pedestrian connectivity to the Waterfront from the city centre Overcome gradient changes and improve pedestrian connections to the Gosford Hospital

94 Traffic Strategies: Cycling Strategies: Delivery: Mann St to be promoted as a public transport corridor Existing levels of cycle in 2010 were noted as very low, “All potential measures considered and recommended less than 1% of journeys to work. in the TMAP are grouped into timescales for potential Consider options to direct heavy vehicles away from implementation as follows: Mann St and Henry Parry Drive Key cycle routes along Mann St recommended Short term measures – which could be delivered Consider a bypass of traffic around the city centre Waterfront Point Clare Cycle Link along the railway within 3-5 years (2010 - 2016). causeway. Improve access from West Gosford by cycle and public transport to reduce traffic demands. Identify suitable bike parking and end of trip facilities Medium term measures – which could be delivered for workers in Gosford. Consider in particular on the Ensure significant new developments, the hospital and within the next 5-10 years (2016 - 2021). west side of Gosford Station to cater to the population schools have travel plans that encourage alternative arriving on this side. modes of transport. Long term – which could be delivered within the next Create clear maps and promote the cycle and 10-15 years (2021 - 2036). walking upgrades. Consider training to help improve Public Transport Strategies: understanding of possible alternative routes. Improve a number of key bus corridors to link Gosford to the Central Coast Region Parking Strategies: Public Domain Upgrades: Encourage and promote alternatives to the private car Mann St and Donnison St upgrades are suggested. “The role of parking should be to enable access to to change travel behaviour. shops and services whilst limiting long term, commuter Generally pedestrian and cycle access through the Improve bus frequency, easily recognisable bus parking and where feasible, provide park and ride on city centre is limited. services and route consolidation to improve access the city fringe in locations such as Erina and Kariong. Consider the impact of future sea level rises which and perception. Management of long term parking needs to be may affect Waterfront development and waterfront accompanied by suitable alternative access measures, Improving bus services is suggested as a key way to pedestrian and cycle routes. such as key bus corridors and park and ride.” reduce east/west congestion at Etna St and Donnison St. In 2010 the AM peak most commuters are at the Create a city centre loop bus to connect the city station by 7.30am, before shops would be normally Updates since this plan and future centre, station and hospital precincts. This should be open to capture this value. linked to possible park and ride facilities. considerations: In 2010 there was approximately 10, 500 parking RMS and Transport for NSW are currently underway Consider a “Gosford Interchange transit oriented spaces including 7000 off street parking. Most is with a detail movement plan for the Gosford City development” at the station to consolidate and available for longer term parking provided with no Centre and the wider Central Coast Region. At the strengthen the public transport core of the city restrictions or charge. The stations have a visual time of this report the findings of this study were not centre. This could help overcome grade level changes impact and bring traffic into the city centre. yet know, between Mann St, the Station and Showground Road. It may also act as a catalyst project for Gosford. Consider shifting this parking to short term, time Since this report the state government has invested restricted parking that encourages access to the significant funds towards upgrades to the Central city centre for local services and business to help Coast Highway West Gosford Intersection, the Walking Strategies: strengthen the economy. Northconnex Motorway, train passing loops to The work of this strategy is supported by a Pedestrian improve commuter services, The impact of these Consider park and ride facilities on the periphery, or Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) (To be received) changes would require further analysis. It is not a Gosford City Council shuttle bus service in peak expected that any of these changes will materially The Baker Lane pedestrian short cut from the parking commuter times. change the urban structure and recommendations of station to the station is considered unsafe poor to Consider reducing DCP parking rates for the city this report. poor lighting and little passive surveillance. This route centre which will add congestion to the city centre should be reconsidered, particularly in light of how this with new developments. foot traffic could be re-diverted to activate Mann St. Consider improved signage for the availability of The Draft Masterplan for the Renewal of Gosford City parking supply. Centre recommends a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the station at Erina St to tie into the parking Improved public transport or cycle connections to the facilities. station could reduce this parking demand, as more than 60% of the parking near the station is used for commuters.

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“The Guidelines provide a consistent and locally Each of the six precincts are summarised with a Gosford Master Plan vision for the Precinct responsive palette of elements and materials, which vision statement for the character for each area: “Demand for residential dwellings will increase into the will meet the needs of a growing waterfront city, and future as the Gosford City Master Plan is implemented facilitate the creation of great streets.” Waterfront Precinct Vision: and the city grows and becomes more attractive. “The foreshore will be transformed into a vibrant Increases in employment, community services, Section three of this report outlines 6 strategies: urban waterfront with outdoor dining, retail, offices entertainment and recreation facilities will result in 6.1.7 1. Establish a consistent material palette that and new development. A cycle link will connect to higher densities within existing residential areas. The responds to precinct character and uses Point Clare and pedestrian links back to the city will primary focus for higher density residential flat buildings Gosford Streetscape 2. Provide high quality street connections and be upgraded. The proposed waterfront development will most likely be within 400 metres of the railway pedestrian amenity will include continuous public access along the station and city core. Densities will also increase but Guidelines 3. Reveal Gosford’s unique natural and cultural waterfront. Any new streets will potentially provide probably to a lesser degree in residential areas 400 to qualities access to development and waterfront open space.” 800 metres from the station and city centre. Footpaths 4. Use attractive and robust elements and materials on both sides of streets, regular street tree planting and 5. Create safe, vibrant pedestrian friendly streets City Core Precinct Vision: good overhead lighting will be essential to ensure good 6. Implement best practice sustainability. The precinct is currently dominated by retail streetscape amenity for residents and to encourage uses, including large retail and speciality. This is walking as a desirable alternative to private car use.” The strategy is then broken down into design envisaged to continue with the implementation of the principles. Some of the key principles that reinforce Gosford City Centre Master Plan. Active street level Section 5 of the report provides detailed site some of the broader masterplan aspirations are frontages through much of the city core generate analysis of the following urban design elements with outlined below: high pedestrian activity with potential for outdoor corresponding maps and images: Concentrate on higher quality materials within the trading. The Core also contains other commercial ——Walls city core and waterfront precincts where population and business uses and the precinct will remain an ——Footpath Pavements density and use is highest. important location for these non-retail uses. ——Seating ——Lighting Reinforce connections between key hubs, open Arts and Entertainment Precinct Vision: spaces and precincts. ——Street trees The precinct will provide links across to the new ——Locations / types of bicycle racks Promote universal design and accessibility through waterfront and will have a focus on recreation and ——Bollards GOSFORD CITY CENTRE material choices and design of the footpaths and entertainment. The precinct will house cultural ——Bins streets. institutions with Baker Street as a major boulevard ——Handrails STREETSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES connecting the city to the waterfront. Provide regular street trees and planting to provide ——Tree guards September 2011 shade, good amenity, interest and visually unified ——Signage Railway Precinct Vision: streets that encourage walking. ——Footpaths OCULUS “The railway station, bus interchange and Burns Park landscape architecture Gosford Streetscape urban design Acknowledge and celebrate the history of Gosford’s are the defining elements of the precinct. The station ——Awnings Guidelines, 2011 original inhabitants, through street sculpture, art and anchors the northern end of Mann Street and services ——Outdoor dining areas OCULUS FOR GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL interpretive elements (undertake in consultation with hospital uses to the west and residential areas outside ——Streetscape views and vistas from streets local Aboriginal representatives) the city centre. The park provides an attractive arrival ——Slope analysis space within a very urban setting. The Gosford ——Indicative underground services The primary objective of these design guidelines is Use streets to create green corridors, linking the city’s to ‘provide a clear vision and framework for future Master Plan envisages an upgradedSECTION FIVE station and train ——Future building heights precincts, the waterfront and the hills. STREET STUDIES - ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT streetscape upgrades within the City’s six urban / bus interchange, and a shuttlePRECINCT bus stop on Mann and waterfront precincts. The guidelines provide a Concentrate parking away from Mann Street and Street. In the future, the Mann Street retail and The detailed streetscape analysis is of particular other city streets where pedestrian activity is greatest. business core is expected to stretch northward past relevance and seems to still apply to current day consistent and locally responsive palette of elements BAKER STREET the station. As a result, streets within the precinct will conditions. These can be found on p130-142. and materials which...facilitate the creation of great Retain existing special character areas, such as Kibble streets.” “They aim to help Council to create streets become more active, with higher levels of pedestrian Park, William Street Mall and the plaza space in front Tree positioned too movement and potential for outdoor trading.” close to light pole with a high level of amenity..and as a result act as a of the Council Chambers, as distinct urban spaces catalyst for retail and urban development in the City.” Poor quality secondary with their own palette and identity. branches retained on Hospital Precinct Vision: tree Create opportunities for safe street crossings. “Gosford Hospital and Emergency Department have a Lighting treatment This document takes into account the Gosford City inconsistent primary address to Holden Street, with servicing and Transport Management and Accessibility Plan, Draft Use street trees to reconnect Gosford with the its View to water blocked Alienating facades that car park access from the rear of the main building by structure lack active interface Gosford Bike Strategy 2010 and the Gosford City Our natural context and to help create beautiful and with street Vision Our Destiny masterplan. The guidelines were memorable streets. on Cape Street North and Hospital Road. Screening Lack of street trees and shade for developed in association with Council officers. these uses from residential areas is recommended pedestrians to improve outlook from residential dwellings and Parking extends down streets. Health services also extend across Holden length of Baker Street Key issues include a local of consistent theme, poor Street toward the railway line. Health uses in this area pedestrian amenity and way finding, a need to express Pavements inconsistent are envisaged to intensify in the future, highlighting the unique qualities of Gosford, poor visual quality and Tree guards in Baker St are inconsistent with the importance of providing a high amenity and other tree guards in Gosford town centre the dominance of the vehicle. Large advertising signage comfortable public domain. clutters streetscape B

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96 This plan “provides a description The plan seeks to provide strategies and actions for 6.1.8 public domain projects including: of the city infrastructure needed to An Open Space Network – that unifies the existing Gosford Civic support the growth and development fragmented open space. Improvement Plan of the city centre, and outlines Urban biodiversity designs the framework for contributions Water sensitive urban design including an ‘urban to be made from development stream’ that in an interpretation of the original creek towards funding and provision of that flowed through the valley to the Broad Water. the infrastructure.” This document Street typology work such as improving the civic spine of Mann St and reinforcing Baker Street’s Civic Improvement Plan was prepared prior to the “Our City relationship to the original creekline with the urban Our Destiny” masterplan and was stream. accompanied by a Vision document, Pedestrian Network with a safe and legible cycle and LEP and DCP. It appears to be the pedestrian network first mention of waterfront precinct Furniture and Paving developed with a Technical and cultural centre. Manual for a consistent approach Improved public open spaces with improved facilities, This plan, an early document prior to the 2010 and new soccer, cricket and netball facilities, Our City Our Destiny. The principles and design improved existing groups, more play facilities, joint strategies outlined below are still relevant to this ventures with the schools, youth oriented play like implementation plan. skate facilities. Principles: Public art strategy Recover the natural relationship of the city to the sea Bushland conservation and rehabilitation and bushland. Transport management including a parking strategy, Respect the city’s heritage, reinforcing traditional and shuttle bus service street patterns and alignments. Revitalising Improved stormwater management Provide recreational and community facilities for community use. Create a cultural centre to strengthen the arts and cultural environment, encourage innovation and Figure 9: Bus shuttle route Ensure the continued functioning of transport/ access GosCITY CENTRE f or PLAN d facilitate learning and education. systems. “The cultural centre will include a number of facilities Design strategies: such as a concert hall, art house, cinema, museum, indigenous cultural centre, community cultural centre, Gosford Civic Improvement Plan, Introduce water and biodiversity sensitive designs that enhance the environment as well as create attractive civic centre, youth arts warehouse, performing arts 2007 public amenity. facility, workshops/studios, community arts facility, NSW DEPT PLANNING ‘REGIONAL CITIES TASKFORCE’ FOR GOSFORD and outdoor art and cultural facilities. The aim is CITY COUNCIL Reinforce Mann Street as the city’s civic spine. to establish a centre of excellence for artistic and Re-align ‘Wharf Road’ to re-connect Mann Street to cultural practice.” the water. Create a new library and community facility (as Respect the permeable nature of the city grid and identified in the Council’s strategic Plan, Community create a city-wide landscaping plan. Plan 2001 Re-align and landscape Dane Drive to change its Create a regional cycleway network. highway character to a waterfront boulevard. These works would be funded by a S94A Development Contributions Plan at 4% of the cost of the development. Figure 11: Waterfront precinct improvements

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6.2 OUR CITY, OUR DESTINY MASTER PLAN SUMMARY

98 2.1/The City Framework THE SPATIAL FRAMEWORK IS A VISUAL STORY. TAKEN FROM THE DISCUSSIONS AND DRAWINGS DURING THE CHARRETTE PROCESS, THE SPATIAL FRAMEWORK TRANSLATES WRITTEN AND NUMERICAL INFORMATION INTO A VISUAL MEDIUM TO GIVE A HOLISTIC VIEW OF THE MASTERPLAN.

The structure plan for Gosford is the framework which will underpin the Masterplan. It is a result of the natural attributes of Gosford and the potential to anchor the attractions and key destinations upon a central axis. The structure plan seeks to build upon the outstanding natural attributes of the City, by celebrating the mountains and the waterfront and building them in to the fabric of a revitalised and active heart. The structure plan reinforces Mann St as the spine upon which the city can grow and as the main artery for activity and movement. This structure plan is a robust framework that allows for flexibility of uses whilst maintaing the core dynamics of a growing Regional City.

6.2.1 Our City, Our Destiny – Updating the Masterplan

The result of extensive community consultation, ‘Our City, Our Destiny’ was a high level master plan which articulated the community vision for the Gosford City Centre with five key precincts.

‘Our City Our Destiny’ forms the most comprehensive master plan to date for the city centre and was the basis for further detailed urban studies on transport, movement and street upgrades. Strategies and precincts identified in the master plan have built a strong base for the UDIF.

Most of the ‘Our City Our Destiny’ principles and city framework remain applicable today. The UDIF distils and updates the OCOD recommendations to key principles to aid in the assessment of any future proposal or project. This allows the 2010 master plan ideals to remain relevant, adaptable and resilient. Further, it recognises the physical scale of the city, market demand, Gosford’s specific role as a regional capital and how this impacts on recommendations for implementation.

The adjacent table comprises a summary of the strategic urban moves, and suggested precincts and projects as originally outlined in ‘Our City, Our Destiny’.

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6.2.2 Natural Assets

“The structure plan for Gosford is the framework which will underpin the Master plan. It is a result of the natural attributes of Gosford and the potential to anchor attractions and key destinations upon a central axis. It is a robust framework that allows for flexibility of uses whilst maintaining the core dynamics of a growing Regional City…

The structure plan seeks to build upon the outstanding natural attributes of the City, by celebrating the mountains and the waterfront and building them in to the fabric of a revitalised and active heart.

It also reinforces Mann St as the spine upon which the city can grow and as the main artery for activity and movement.” p17

Today these sentiments form the basis for many of the new vision statements including: 1. It’s time for Gosford to reclaim its role as the capital of the Central Coast. Gosford brings together all the best characteristics of the region: water, natural beauty and an urban centre. 2. Connect the people to its city and the city to its landscape. 3. Unlock the potential to create great places for people. An approach that puts the public domain and its people first. 4. Revitalising is not just one place or building, it is a network of well-connected places that create an attractive capital city with lively streets. An attractive city is a platform for investment with short-term returns and long term growth.

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Workshops and Consultation Identifying key places Using workshops to test the The OCOD master plan states The 2010 as a comprehensive masterplan identifies the validity of places key places and landmarks of the city centre The workshop mapping image above demonstrates ‘the spatial framework is a visual how the 2010 masterplan is still relevant today. story taken from the discussions and drawings during the charrette process, the spatial framework translates written and numerical information into a visual medium to give a holistic view of the POSSIBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL SITE GOLF COURSE & VICTORIA PARK NEIGHBOURHOOD FOCUSED masterplan.” p17 AROUND OPEN SPACE GOSFORD HIGH SCHOOL PRIVATE HEALTH SECTOR Similarly, utilising the tool ETNA STREET BRIDGE UPGRADE SERVICES UPGRADE and strategies outlined in the NEIGHBOURHOOD HOSPITAL SUPPORT FOCUSED AROUND GANSW “Better Placed” this 2018 PRECINCT OPEN SPACE interpretation plan has involved COMMUNITY GARDENS TRANSPORT an iterative design process and INTERCHANGE UPGRADE ABORIGINAL extensive stakeholder workshops. INTERPRETATION MANN STREET The result of these workshops have CENTRE18 UPGRADE

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6.2.4 Overall Approach 2010 – Urban Design Intent 2011 – UDIF 2018 – Our City Our Destiny Oculus Streetscape Design Places and their connections Precinct The 2010 master plan identified five The Oculus document made an The “Go Gosford” precinct strategy Strategy precincts as simplistic concentric attempt to identify the areas simplifies the five precincts to three radial areas. This diagram expresses geographically. places. only the position of the precincts The Hospital precinct and the City core is divided By using places rather than precincts to progress the in the city centre however did by the railway which extends from north to south work we can easily understand the places that people not define the areas and their throughout the city centre. The waterfront precinct use on a daily basis. Places also allow for a diversity of connections geographically. is long and narrow, and disconnected from the city uses and users, emphasising that whilst there may be core. Many of these challenges remain relevant today. one dominant use, complimentary symbiotic uses are

THE GOSFORD CHALLENGE GOSFORD CITY CENTRE MASTERPLAN Connections between the precincts have gained vital. Each of the 3 places are anchored by a public or greater significance in this implementation plan. green open space. This will facilitate the organization of the city centre using public spaces as social 2.3/Five Precincts of Activity attractors and the focus for redevelopment. FIVE MAJOR PRECINCTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK.

SECTION ONE Urban Precinct diagram Methodology

The development of successful city-wide Streetscape Design Guidelines requires an understanding of the special qualities and characteristics of a place; its history, people, natural environment and its desired future character and urban vision. The first phase in the development of the Gosford Streetscape Design Guidelines involved an on the ground and desktop analysis of the cities historic and natural context, and its many varied streetscapes. A simultaneous review of Council’s strategic planning documents, including the Gosford City Centre Transport Management and Accessibility Plan (TMAP), Draft Gosford Bike Strategy 2010 and the Gosford City Centre Master Plan, was also undertaken. The analysis and document reviews enabled the team to understand the function, constraints,opportunities and desired future character of precincts and streets. 5 The Hospital Precinct

The conclusions drawn from the analysis and document review phase helped the team to formulate city-wide design strategies and principles. These over-arching strategies and principles aim to establish a consistent approach to design of streets The andRailway selection Precinct of elements and materials, whilst building in flexibility4 to ensure that precincts and streets do not all function and look the same.

The design strategies and principles establish the foundation and reference point for development of the design guidelines for each individual3 precinct The City Core and street. The Guidelines prescribe a palette of urban elements and materials,2 The including Arts & Entertainment paving surfaces, Precinct walls, furniture and fixtures, lighting and signage. The guidelines also include a planting strategy which has been developed to respond to existing planting - natural and cultural - and opportunities and constraints afforded by street reserves, parking requirements, awnings and footpath uses. The Waterfront The guidelines1 have been developed in association with Council officers with expertise in planning, landscape architecture, engineering and asset management.

Document Structure

The Guidelines are divided into four sections: Introduction Issues Strategies and Design Principles

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The streetscapes that will create this connection fromfrom northnorth toto southsouth areare MannMann StreetStreet (pictured(pictured inin hueshues ofof red),red), HillsHills andand WattWatt StreetsStreets (the(the samesame streetstreet picturedpictured inin green)green) andand BakerBaker StreetStreet (pictured(pictured inin blue).blue). AnotherAnother importantimportant streetscapestreetscape 6.2.6 will be around the Gosford Harbour (also pictured inin blue).blue). TheThe east-westeast-west connectionsconnections areare mademade byby Main Connections Etna, Faunce and Donnison Streets are (pictured inin orange)orange) The 2010 OCOD master plan outlines the structure of the key connections Etna St – East-West Connection City Centre to Regional Rd (Racecourse Rd)

that form the city centre. These Beane St connections remain relevant today. Faunce St – East-West Connection City Centre to Regional Rd (To Be Implemented) Kibble Park is identified by the community as the core of the city. Watt St – North-South Connection Kibble Park to Regional Rd (To Be Implemented) Its relationship to the surrounding business and retail areas is Mann St – Main North-South Connection fundamental to the organisation of the centre. The main axis is Donnison St – East-West Connection to Regional Rd (Existing) formed by Mann running north- Baker St – Main City Centre to Waterfront Connection south, connection the railway to the waterfront. The main east-west axis connects the city core to the hills. Waterfront Connection These axial relationships of the master plan are still valid, however some of the scale of the city and the length of Mann St has been challenged. It is unlikely that someone will walk the full 1.4 Km from the hospital to the waterfront along Mann St.

Therefore it is important to create a network of connected destinations, attractors and places to promote good connections and activation along as much of the city centre as possible, primarily along Mann St.

This implementation plan also takes some of the suggested east/west connections further in concept, creating accessible planted boulevards that link the two reserves. Movement Axes R CITY,R Movement Axes, U U 52 O DESTINYO Our City our Destiny, 2018, p52

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Urban Vistas Dynamics – Our City, Our Destiny 2010 The 2010 master plan discusses the importance of views connecting the city to the landscape assets. “The views of the water around the foreshore are valued. View sharing ensures views are retained for all people to enjoy. Studies and an analysis of views and vistas around the city have identified key views:

The principles to protect key vistas are:

Development on the waterfront is concentrated towards the railway Views out from the Leagues Club Park are preserved The view down Baker Street is protected Views to and from Rumbalara and presidents hill are important elements Possible views from the central coast highway from east Gosford should the pool be relocated or reconfigured.” p67

Most of the views and vistas are still relevant, however the focus of the 2010 masterplan is largely the waterfront. Clear site lines assist with way finding and they are a fundamental part of the identity of a city. Views and vistas also promote physical and visual connections between the three places. In the Go Gosford’s strategy the 3 places physically connect to Mann St.

As identified the distance between waterfront and city Views and Vistas Views & Vistas, Views & Vistas, Key Views AdditionalR CITY, Key Views 63 U centre is large. As such, intermediate places are an ——From the end of Mann street to the water Our City our —O DESTINY—Views to Kibble Park Go Gosford additional areas to focus view and vistas. Destiny, 2010, p67 Updates, 2018 ——Along Baker street ——Views between Kibble park and the hills either side ——Down Dane drive past Bluetongue stadium and the ——Views between the hospital and train station leagues club ——Views between the Station to Mann St ——Down through the memorial park into the harbour ——From the central coast highway to the water.

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In revitalising the City Centre this plan seeks to encourage those vehicles with a potential destination with Gosford City Centre, through the introduction of clear gateway entrances to the City CABINET IN CONFIDENCE Centre. 6.2.8The challenge is to provide for destination traffic, whilst discouraging unwanted through traffic and Roadsmanaging Structure congestion.

The 2010 OCOD master plan states: “In revitalising the city centre this plan seeks to encourage those vehicles with a potential destination with Gosford city centre, through the introduction of clear gateway entrances to the city centre.

The challenge is to provide GOLF COURSE for destination traffic, whilst discouraging unwanted through traffic and managing congestion.” p75

PRESIDENTS The intent of the 2010 masterplan is to promote the HILL LOOKOUT RUMBALARA RESERVE use of the regional roads that loop around the city centre rather than the use of internal urban roads. This will diminish unwanted traffic congestion and will promote for a more pedestrian and bike friendly urban environment especially though Mann St and along the rail corridor.

The “Go Gosford”updates recognises the validity of this structure. It reiterates that the majority of regional traffic will enter the city centre from the south using the Central Coast Highway/Danes Drive. Parking, cycle and pedestrian strategies should promote this structure of roads

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PARKING CABINET IN CONFIDENCE The provision of adequate parking within the City Centre has long been a contentious issue. There 6.2.9 is an inherent conflict between the requirements Parkingfor long Strategy term parking for commuters and workers and short term parking for retail and commercial 800m activities. The 2010 TheOCOD Gosford statesCity Council “The recently provision commissioned a of adequateParking parking Study which within will be utilised the in City conjunction Centre haswith long the TMAP been to identify a contentious needs and solutions to parking. 800m issue. There is an inherent conflict ETNA ST between Thethe long requirements term goal under the for NSW long State Plan MANN ST is to reduce the demand for parking and better term parkingmanage for existing commuters parking infrastructure. and The 500m workers andprincipal short method term for reduction parking of parking for demand DROP OFF retail andwill commercial be via an improved activities. public transport system and alternate methods of access to the city. In 2018 theIn strategythe immediate identifies future it is proposed are that additional public parking sites be identified and 400m FOOTFALL more comprehensiveopportunities will ariseset toof provideprinciples additional 700m that unpacksparking logical within private positions and/or public forprojects. 800m 500m

different modes of parking. It also DROP OFF DROP OFF DONNISON ST 850m provides implementation suggestions 800m 800m to address these parking issues which are still relevant today.

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GOSFORD URBAN DESIGN AND Preliminary List of Proposed Works IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK Appendix 2 A preliminary list of proposedPreliminary works List ofhas Proposed been prepared Works for Strategic Objectives 1A andpreliminary 2 and list isof proposedsubject works to further has been evaluationprepared for Strategic Objectives 1 and 2 and is subject to further evaluation and availability of funds. SECTION THREE and availability of funds. BICYCLE NETWORK CYCLEWAY DESIGN PRINCIPLES Recommendations are grouped into proposedRecommendations short are term grouped (to into 2016), proposed medium short term term (to 2016), (to medium 2021) term and (to long 2021) andterm long (to term 2036) (to 2036) Despite the undulating topography of Gosford time frames for development and implementation. Costs are not provided and will be subject to further investigation. and the Central Coast, bicycle use is increasing. time frames for development and implementation. Costs are not provided and will be subject to further investigation. A cycle strategy has been developed in response to streetscape analysis Table 4.4 - Recommended works (Strategic Objective Priority 1) SECTION THREEA cycle plan has been prepared by Gosford City in the Appendix of this report and Gosford City Council’s strategic planning Source: Extracted from Gosford City Centre TMAP CYCLEWAYCouncil DESIGN and PRINCIPLESa number of major initiatives have documents including the Gosford City Centre Transport Management and Table 4.4 - Recommended works (Strategic Objective Priority 1) been proposed. The most ambitious of these is Accessibility Plan. The cycle strategy seeks to increase and improve key Source: Extracted from Gosford City Centre TMAP Work No. Description Time frame 6.2.10 A cycle strategy thehas beencycle developed link to inPoint response Clare to besidestreetscape the analysis railway cycle links and access between destinations. 1 Gosford to Point Clare waterfront cycleway Medium-Long-term in the Appendix ofcauseway. this report and Gosford City Council’s strategic planning Work No. Description 2 Connection between waterfront and Mann Street, along Vaughan Avenue, BakerTime frameShort-term documents including the Gosford City Centre Transport Management and Identified cycle links are to be incorporated into future streetscape designs. Street Boulevard and Donnison Street ProposedAccessibility Plan.BicycleThe The provision cycle strategy of shelteredseeks to increase cycle andparking improve within key A range of treatments are required to realise the cycle strategy. These 1 Gosford to Point Clare waterfront cycleway Medium-Long-term 3 Cycleway along Mann Street between Dane Drive and Etna Street Short-term cycle links and accessthe City between Centre, destinations. including the hospital and the treatments are illustrated in detail in Section Four of this report. 2 Connection between waterfront4 andWiden Mann cycleway Street, from East along Gosford Vaughan to Gosford WaterfrontAvenue, along Baker York Street Short-termShort-term Identified cycle linkswaterfront, are to be willincorporated be key into elements future stree intscape the designs.cycle NetworkA range of treatmentsmasterplan. are required to realise the cycle strategy. These Street Boulevard and Donnison5 StreetRacecourse Road to Holden Street via Sinclair Street Short-term treatments are illustrated in detail in Section Four of this report. 6 Create cycleway Racecourse Road between Faunce Street West and Dane Drive Short-term As seen in European cities, cycle facilities can be 3 Cycleway along Mann Street7 betweenCycleway Dane across Drive bridge andconnecting Etna to Street the West Gosford Industrial Estate Short-termMedium-term effective if combined with commercial and tourism 8 Cycleway between intersection of Racecourse Road / Faunce Street West, Short-term opportunities. Bike centres can offer sales, 4 Widen cycleway from East Gosford to Gosford Waterfront along York Street Short-term continuing north along Showground Road maintenance and storage. Bicycle parking will be 5 Racecourse Road to Holden Street via Sinclair Street Short-term mandatory in new developments, and a series of Figure 4.7 - storage areas will be located around the City. 6 Create cycleway RacecourseRecommended Road between Faunce Street West and Dane Drive Short-term Table 4.4 Recommended7 works 8 NORTHGOSFORD 7 Cycleway across bridge connectingWorks (Strategic to the West Gosford Industrial Estate Medium-term 3 Objective(Strategic Priority 1) Objective WESTGOSFORD Priority 1) 5 8 Cycleway between intersection of Racecourse Road / Faunce Street West, Short-term Source: Extracted from Gosford City Centre6 TMAP IGOSFORD continuing north along Showground Road 2 Figure 4.7 -

Recommended 7 8 1 NORTHGOSFORD Works (Strategic 4 EASTGOSFORD Objective Priority 1) 3 WESTGOSFORD POINTCLARE5 35 6 IGOSFORD LEGEND LEGEND Extent of Gosford City Centre Extent of Gosford City Centre 2 Cadastre Cadastre Cycle route links required as Cycle route links required as identified in GCC TMAP 2010 identified in GCC TMAP 2010 1 Cycle links as identified in Gosford Cycle links as identified in Gosford Bike Strategy 2011 Draft Report. 4 EASTGOSFORD Bike Strategy 2011 Draft Report.

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Our City Our Destiny 2010 Detailed Urban Design 2011 Implementation Schedule 2014 Active Network In 2011 the Oculus Streetscape Guidelines provided a The 2011 Oculus plan has been developed to: “A “A cycle plan has been prepared by Gosford city more detailed summary of missing links in this network preliminary list of proposed works has been prepared council and a number of major initiatives have been for Strategic Objectives and is subject to further proposed. The most ambitious of these is the cycle In the city north side, the new hospital is suggested evaluation and availability of funds. Recommendations link to Point Clare beside the railway causeway. to be linked to Racecourse Rd, which could also link are grouped into proposed short term (to 2016), to The Narara Creek shore. Mann street connection medium term (to 2021) and long term (to 2036) The provision of sheltered cycle parking within the could extend further towards the north side of the city time frames for development and implementation. city centre, including the hospital and the waterfront, loop. The waterfront could have an alternative route to Costs are not provided and will be subject to further will be key elements in the cycle masterplan. As seen Mann St via Baker St. investigation.”p35. These suggestions should be the in European cities, cycle facilities can be effective if focus of cycle funding and improvements. If possible, combined with commercial and tourism opportunities. land adjacent to the rail corridor could provide an Bike centres can offer sales, maintenance and additional vital link, particularly with its connection to storage.” p78 Waterfront under the Central Coast Highway.

108 PEDESTRIANS SECTION THREE Redevelopment of the urban streets will improve PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DESIGN PRINCIPLES access to the City Centre and the waterfront. Many of the streets within the City are not fully A pedestrian access strategy has been developed in response to CABINET IN CONFIDENCE SECTION THREE formed and do not allow safe or easy pedestrian streetscape analysis in the Appendix of this report and Gosford City access. A program of street upgrades including Council’s strategic planning documents including the Gosford City Centre PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DESIGN PRINCIPLES Master Plan. The pedestrian access strategy seeks to increase and improve 6.2.11 lighting will be undertaken, with priority given to key pedestrian links and access between destinations. high pedestrian areas. A pedestrian access strategy has been developed in response to Proposedstreetscape analysis PedestrianThere in the isAppendix a need of for this better report andand Gosfordconsistent City signage Council’s strategic planningincluding documents travel times including to theassist Gosford pedestrians City Centre to Master Plan. The pedestrian access strategy seeks to increase and improve Networkkey pedestrian linksnavigate and access the between City. destinations.

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PRESIDENTS HILL LOOKOUT RUMBALARA RESERVE LEGEND Extent of Gosford City Centre

LEGEND Cadastre Extent of Gosford City Centre Desired pedestrian links identified in Gosford City Centre DCP 2007 Cadastre

Desired pedestrian links identified Desired pedestrian links identified in Gosford City Centre DCP 2007 in GCC TMAP 2010

Desired pedestrian links identified Links as identified in GCC Master in GCC TMAP 2010 Plan 2010

Links as identified in GCC Master Public link Plan 2010 Through site link (Private Site) Public link Main Street Linkages Through site link (Private Site)

Main Street Linkages Major Destination

Major Destination Existing crossing

Existing crossing Traffic light crossing ( no intersection) Traffic light crossing ( no intersection) Four way crossing with traffic lights Four way crossing with traffic lights Proposed Pedestrian Network CHROFI SK577 5/4/18 1:18000@ A3 GOSFORD UDIF ACTIVE MOVEMENT - PROPOSED R CITY, 79 U Pedestrian Network, O GOSFORDDESTINYPedestrian STREETSCAPE Access GUIDELINES Design AUGUST Principles, 2011 STRATEGIESGo & GosfordDESIGN Proposed PRINCIPLES Active Network. GOSFORD STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES AUGUST 2011 Our City22 our Destiny, 2010, p79 STRATEGIESOculus & DESIGN Gosford PRINCIPLES Streetscape Guidelines, 2011, p22 22

Overall Approach 2010 Detailed Urban Design 2011 Go Gosford 2018 “Redevelopment of the urban streets will improve “The Oculus masterplan provide more detailed The Go Gosford report emphasises the importance of access to the city centre and the waterfront. analysis of the public domain and the fine grain pedestrian connections across the city. Key principles improvements required. The pedestrian access include encouraging walkability, providing pedestrian Many of the streets within the city are not fully strategy seeks to increase and improve key pedestrian amenity in terms of shade and weather protection, formed and do not allow safe or easy pedestrian links and access between destinations.” p22 create active facades along primary roads like Mann access. A program of street upgrades including St, increase the number of east/west connections lighting will be undertaken, with priority given to across the rail line, and to create a network of high pedestrian areas. There is a need for better and connected places. consistent signage including travel times to assist pedestrians to navigate the city.”p79

These points all remain relevant.

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6.2.12 Sustainability Strategy

The 2010 OCOD master plan Council should continue to improve the environmental sustainability of Gosford. Some identifies the importance of a example projects include: sustainability strategy which remains Management of the Coastal Open Space System current today. In addition to the (COSS) ideas below, the 2018 strategy has a The Gosford City water mining dual reticulation strengthened a green grid of planted scheme streets that connect the city to the Responding to climate change via the development reserves. of a draft climate change policy and several climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, sea level “The redevelopment of Gosford creates an opportunity rise planning. to reinvent the city as smart and green. Unlike most urban sites, the natural beauty of Gosford is seen The Masterplan will continue to build upon this work as the starting point for a strategy that seamlessly by actively pursuing the following areas: integrates sustainable initiatives into the urban fabric with the aim of protecting and enhancing the city’s Reduce water consumption natural legacy. Sustainability initiatives will build upon Reduction in energy consumption this legacy. Reduce automobile travel Green leadership Cut greenhouse gas emissions

The challenges facing Gosford are not just structural Make land use decisions that create a more efficient and political. The spectre of climate change and sea and more walkable city level rise brings with it the need to imagine a new Improve building energy performance sustainable future and will profoundly change the way our cities evolve. Increase biodiversity Mitigate the impact of sea level rise To be sustainable means that, as an organisation, Gosford City Council is aware of the impact of its actions on the LGA and that Council takes responsibility for these actions. Gosford City Council has demonstrated leadership in the area of environment sustainability for many years.” p87

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