Application for twilight markets at Umina
An application for the continued operation of Umina Beach Markets and Umina Twilight Markets proposes temporary use of land on the Peninsula Recreational Precinct in Sydney Ave, Umina.
The application prepared by Umbala Event Pty Ltd states: "Umina Beach Markets is an established monthly market with its inaugural event being on December 13, 2015."
The event is held on the third Sunday of each month from 9am to 2pm and consists of a range of up to 110 general stallholders and food related stallholders.
Umina Twilight Markets will start on November 24 and will be spread out throughout the year at irregular intervals.
Time of operation is from 4pm to 8pm.
It also consists of a combination of up to 55 general stallholders and food stalls.
The application contains proposed dates for both markets for the next five years.
It claims: "These events assist in supporting over 100 small businesses by providing a space to showcase their product and their business, with the majority of these businesses based on the Central Coast.
"In addition to supporting local initiatives, these events activate the local space with an increase of local community engagement.
"By activating this space, the surrounding businesses benefit from additional activity."
The application is currently on public exhibition for written submissions from the public.
The closing date for submissions has not disclosed by the council.
SOURCE:
DA Tracker, 25 Oct 2024
DA/1329/2024, Central Coast Council