Nine-storey complex proposed for Ettalong

Tesrol, developers of Star of the Sea at Terrigal, have lodged a development application for a nine-storey $28 million retail residential complex at Ettalong.

"This proposal includes basement level car parking, nearly 700 square metres of ground level retail and 89 high quality apartments that capture the stunning views over the entry to Brisbane Water", said Mr Nigel Fox.

Mr Fox said that the development would be located on the old waterslide site on The Esplanade which was demolished several years ago to make way for the temporary car park for the Ettalong Beach Club.

The development would include perimeter retail outlets on The Esplanade and Memorial Ave with the laneway from Ocean View Rd being extended to The Esplanade to create a pedestrian link.

Mr Fox said it would attract niche businesses, promote pedestrian activity and provide a mix of residential accommodation.

"We hope to employ over 150 people during the construction stage of the development with considerable spin off employment in the local area".

Mr Fox said architects would be working closely with the council and the business community to ensure that the completed development was sympathetic to the traditional main street and seaside qualities of the Ettalong Beach area and reflective of the needs of the local community.

"We took the view from the very start that the development should form part of an integrated approach to the revitalisation of the Ettalong Beach town centre.

"A lot of hard work has been done in town by the business people and the Ettalong Beach Heritage Committee so it was important that our proposal set strategic directions for the town coupled with clear economic outcomes that delivered jobs and encouraged ongoing investment."

Mr Fox said the development would dovetail with other important projects such as the high speed ferry to Sydney and ongoing tourism growth.

"With the new Outrigger Hotel due to open in May, Ettalong Beach is gathering momentum which means prosperous times are ahead.

Tesrol is marketing the development through its website as "the ultimate seaside holiday apartments ... located on the beach at Ettalong and boasting 270 degree views of the stunning Brisbane Waters."

"Just an hour's drive north of Sydney, the development will capitalise on the magnificent location and popularity of the NSW Central Coast as a holiday and weekend destination."

The site area for the flats is expected to take up 3156 square metres.

Submissions for the proposed complex will be accepted by Gosford Council until April 28.

Lyle Stone, Press release, April 13 Tesrol