Shape Gosford's night-time economy

Council is investigating the establishment of a Special Entertainment Precinct in Gosford to support a safer, more vibrant and more diverse night-time experience.

As the population of the Central Coast continues to grow, Gosford is emerging as a key destination for dining, entertainment, culture and social activity - particularly after dark.

A Special Entertainment Precinct is a defined area where Council applies tailored rules for entertainment-related sound emissions and trading hours.

These rules sit in a Precinct Management Plan and override standard development consent and licence conditions.

To learn more, read our Gosford Special Entertainment Precinct Factsheet and watch the video below:


The proposed investigation area runs from the new University of Newcastle campus building in the north, down to Drifters Wharf in the south, polytec Stadium to the west, and Kibble Park in the east.

The boundary aims to include all entertainment areas in Gosford that could benefit from changes to acoustic controls and operating hours.

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