Gosford Leagues Club unveils modern redevelopment vision
First images of a new-look Central Coast Leagues Club suggest two giant towers could be built as part of the club’s redevelopment.
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FIRST images of a new-look Central Coast Leagues Club suggest two giant towers could be built as part of the club’s $450 million redevelopment.
The Leagues Club has today announced it’s future vision, with images showing a completely new state of the art facility including an alfresco dining precinct, hotel accommodation and improved pedestrian access to Gosford and the waterfront.
It is predicted to generate 1500 direct construction jobs and up to 400 permanent jobs.
The Club, which is the longest running on the Coast, is showing it’s not going to be left behind in the revitalisation of Gosford with the Masterplan aimed at guiding the club’s “evolution into a modern, connected hub of community for the coast”.
The waterfront precinct has been the centre of controversy over the years, with the sale of Gosford Public School and development of the ATO office and St Hilliers finance building.
Many people believe a performing arts centre should have been part of the precinct.
The Leagues Club is located in a pivotal location between the waterfront and Gosford.
Club chairman Peter James OAM said the masterplan, while still conceptual, was started two years ago when the State Government announced the revitalisation of Gosford.
“We thought what a great opportunity it would be for us to look at what we are doing to cement our future,” he said.
“Central Coast Leagues has been a centre point to life on the Coast for more than 60 years. We’re a familiar, much loved gathering place. Built by locals, for locals,” he said.
”Rich history inevitably comes with some challenges. And in our case the challenge is a building that no longer reflects the range or quality of experiences we need to offer our patrons.
“Every journey starts with a single step, and this masterplan is the Club’s first on a journey towards a truly modern, welcoming and fun future at Central Coast Leagues.”
The announcement comes as the State Government’s Gosford revitalisation plans further develop. Last week saw the announcement of $10 million to transform Leagues Club Field into a natural bushland setting with water passages and play areas, along with a smaller sports field.
”Central Coast Leagues is not just a centre of community here on the Coast, we’re quite literally at the centre of the community,” Mr James said.
“Understanding that the State has plans to fundamentally transform neighbouring community amenities such as Ray Maher Field, we’ve taken the opportunity to articulate our place within a broader process of urban transformation.”
He said the club had the potential to be the “exciting, welcoming gateway to a revitalised Gosford”.
The Club has been upgrading it’s existing facilities in recent years, unveiling a $6 million makeover in late 2017 which included a ground floor revamp with five new bars, open sports bar as well as a new brasserie and cafe. It also opened The Terrace bar last year.
With a conceptual masterplan now in place, the next step will include a detailed exploration of redevelopment options, feasibility and design.
Mr James said Fender Katsalidis Architects, responsible for Harbord Diggers, has been recruited with the DA process expected to start in 18 months to two years.
“Many people will say we’ve heard it all before,” he said. “Let me tell you it’s going to happen.”
Sneak peek at the new look Leagues Club Field
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