Council staff to decide future of Woy Woy kiosk

The future of the kiosk outside Woy Woy Oval, which has been empty for three years, will be decided by the end of November, according to the latest Council report on the facility.

The report was a response to a question on notice by Gosford West Ward councillor Richard Mehrtens asked at Council's meeting on Monday, September 10.

Cr Mehrtens asked: "What is the current status of the tender for the vacant kiosk at Woy Woy Oval and when can the community expect the facility to be put to its intended and proper use?"

The kiosk was constructed approximately three years ago as part of the Woy Woy Oval redevelopment.

According to the staff response to Cr Mehrtens, "The lease for the kiosk was tendered by the former Open Space Business Unit.

"Unfortunately the tender and marketing did not attract a wide enough range of interest and only one tenderer was attracted.

"Negotiations failed with the single tenderer and it was deemed that a significant benefit to the community could be gained by exploring further opportunities for the premises.

"Staff have been in discussions with local real estate agents in an effort to best market and secure a suitable tenant for the building.

"The building has been constructed in such a way that significant work will be required for an operator to use the building for purposes other than a basic kiosk.

"If any cooking is required, the building and surrounds will require significant works, for example, plumbing and ducted exhaust, bin enclosure, operational works, external improvements, which would require DA approval.

"Staff are also considering possible Council uses for the building to help activate the area.

"The investigation into the best outcome for the operation of the kiosk is expected to be completed by 30 November 2018."

SOURCE:

Central Coast Council Agenda 5.9, 29 Oct 2018