Central Coast Council endorses Gosford CBD sites sale and Charmhaven sewage plant contract

Central Coast Council has endorsed the sale of three sites in the Gosford CBD, including the former Council Chambers, to the University of Newcastle for $25 million. The transaction supports planned education-related development on the land. This decision directly affects residents and businesses in the Gosford central business district by transferring council-owned properties into university use.

Infrastructure and event decisions

The same council meeting awarded a $144.3 million contract to B.M.D Constructions for upgrades at the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant. The contract is the largest the council has awarded. Charmhaven residents and surrounding areas connected to the plant will experience works aimed at improving the treatment facility's capacity and operations.

Council also resolved to host the 54th NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, known as the Koori Knockout, in October 2026. The event will be held at the Tuggerah Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex under a cost-sharing arrangement negotiated with Newcastle Yowies. Local sports users and event attendees on the Central Coast will see the regional complex used for this statewide gathering.

Local implications for services and facilities

The Gosford CBD land sale removes three sites from council ownership and places them under university management for education purposes. Residents who work, shop or access services in central Gosford will encounter new development activity on those blocks once transfers are complete. The Charmhaven contract commits substantial funds to sewage infrastructure that serves households in the northern part of the local government area. Upgrades at the treatment plant are expected to maintain reliable wastewater services for connected properties during and after construction.

The Koori Knockout resolution brings a major community sports event to Tuggerah in October 2026. Participants, families and spectators who use the Tuggerah Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex will share the venue with the tournament under the agreed cost-sharing model. These resolutions were recorded in council meeting highlights published on the Central Coast Council website.

Further steps on each matter will follow standard council processes for property transfers, contract execution and event planning. Residents can monitor updates through official council channels for timelines on site handover, construction schedules and event logistics.