Council announces lease of Woy Woy cafe

Central Coast Council has announced that it has awarded a tender to lease the new Woy Woy Oval cafe.

"Central Coast Council has awarded the tender to lease the Woy Woy Oval cafe and is currently working with the successful applicant to finalise the lease documentation," according to a statement issued by the council.

The statement said Council was also working with the successful applicant to finish the fit out of the facility.

"The timeframe for the opening of the cafe has not yet been finalized."

The statement said Council would keep Peninsula News updated about the status of the cafe.

The redeveloped Woy Woy Oval, including the new 600-seat grand stand, was officially opened on March 19.

The project was jointly funded by the Federal Government ($3.5 million), the NSW Government ($2 million) and the former Gosford Council ($2.75 million).

At the opening, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald said: "Woy Woy Oval is a wonderful community facility and this redevelopment will be a well-loved asset for both locals and visitors to the region for generations to come."

Tenders were sought by Gosford Council to manage the new "landmark cafe" within the Woy Woy Oval Forecourt at Chambers Place in January.

At the time, Gosford Council described the cafe lease as: "An exciting opportunity to partner with Council to provide a vibrant destination facility for residents and visitors, and contribute to the social and economic growth of the community."

The cafe construction was completed in March.

Potential operators needed to be financially competent in hospitality, with a proven ability to run a commercially viable and sustainable business.

Applications close on February 16.

Media statement, 16 Sep 2016

Carla Silvestri, Central Coast Council

Media alert, 21 Jan 2016

Coralie McPhee, Gosford Council

Reporter: Jackie Pearson