The Gosford Challenge Gosford City Centre Masterplan
Kibble Park Concept
Kibble Park Activation
Imperial shopping Centre Link
With the circle of blank walls of buildings around Kibble Park, the activity can be limited. The Masterplan recommends a new programme of faรงade upgrades with the opening out of the Gosford Town Centre faรงade, and the construction of a new active skin to the Imperial Shopping Centre.
Watt Street currently terminates in the blank facade of the Imperial Shopping Centre. With the upgrade of Hills/Watt Streets, there is an opportunity to open up the Imperial Shopping Centre to create a pedestrian link from Watt Street into the heart of Kibble Park. The link will further integrate the park into the public realm.
Mann Street Upgrade
Donnison Street Link
As the flattest street in Gosford, after the construction of the railway, Mann Street soon became the focus of retail and commercial life in the city. Rising from the water then running generally level to the station, it rises gradually to Etna Street then down to the north.
To better connect Mann Street to Baker Street and the waterfront, a widened pedestrian zone along the North side of Donnison Street between Baker Street and Mann Street is proposed.
The need to upgrade the sewer main along the eastern side of the street between Erina and Donnison Streets creates the opportunity to rework the public domain to activate footpaths and introduce street tree planting. During construction the Third Pipe for recycled water will be installed.
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Rumbalara Links The network of open spaces on Rumbalara is tantalisingly close to the heart of Gosford, but difficult to access. The Masterplan has identified Erina and Donnison Streets as the links that will connect this open space to the city and allow easy access to a variety of walking experiences.