Council co-operates with developers, said GM

Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson has cited two developments in Umina as examples of council planning staff productivity and "ability to co-operate".

He said council sought to find mutual solutions to ensure developments continue to grow and advance the Gosford City community.

"In many instances council officers work together with applicants to find alternate solutions to have difficult applications progressed to the satisfaction of the applicant and the broader community.

"Council has recently assisted in resolving parking and easement issues for the new Bunnings store at Umina."

Mr Anderson said council staff determined 808 development applications worth over $135 million in the past six months.

He said this was a positive sign of investor confidence in the region.

He said major developments to be approved had included a $2.2 million dollar residential flat building in Morris St, Umina.

"Gosford City is open for business.

"Gosford Council will do everything in its power to support and encourage complying development across our region to the benefit of our city and its residents," Mr Anderson said.

Media Release, 8 Apr 2013

Paul Anderson, Gosford Council