Roads closed on Australia Day

Gosford Council has announced road closures in Woy Woy and Wagstaffe due to Australia Day celebrations.

People not attending Australia Day activities in Gosford have been asked to avoid Gosford altogether.

In Woy Woy, Brickwharf Rd and The Boulevarde will be closed between 6am and 10pm, with the Australia Day program starting at 2pm.

Brisbane Water Dr between The Spike Milligan Bridge and The Boulevarde will also be closed between 9pm and 9.30pm for a fireworks display.

In Wagstaffe, Mulhall St, opposite Wagstaffe ferry wharf, will be closed from 6am until 9pm on Saturday, January 24, to cater for the pre-Australia Day Concert and Picnic. Mulhall St will again be closed from 6pm on January 25, until 12.30pm January 26, for the Australia Day festivities.

Residents and holidaymakers attending the Woy Woy celebrations are encouraged to park in the Woy Woy Commuter Carpark.

Gosford Council has encouraged families to leave their car at home and cycle or catch public transport.

Road closures will also be experienced in Gosford at Dane Dr, the Brian McGowan Bridge, Georgina Terrace, Vaughan Ave and Baker St between 6am and 1pm.

For patrons planning on driving to Gosford Waterfront for the event, car parking will be available at Adcock Park, West Gosford and the Gosford Commuter Carpark.

A free shuttle bus will be on a continuous loop, transferring people to and from the waterfront.

Shuttle Bus pick up points will be located at the end of Adcock Park next to the footbridge, the western side of Gosford Railway Station (Showground Rd) and the Gosford Commuter Carpark.

The service will set down passengers at the corner of Baker St and Georgiana Terrace.

Accessible parking will be available at Adcock Park and the Gosford Commuter Carpark. Limited spaces will also be available in Vaughan Ave, Gosford, and Dane Dr adjacent to the Gosford Bowling Club.

Those who are not attending the Gosford activities are asked to plan alternative routes via Woy Woy Rd or the Ourimbah F3 exit during these times to avoid congestion.

Press release, 15 Jan 2009 Lisa-Maree Schell, Gosford Council