Council is proposing to heritage list the former Gosford Library in recognition of its history, heritage value and importance to the community.
Planning Proposal exhibition period: Monday 31 August to Monday 28 September 2026.
We’ve heard the community wants to see the heritage significance of the former Gosford Library recognised and protected.
Council is proposing to heritage list the former Gosford Library at 118–120 Donnison Street, Gosford, in recognition of its history, heritage value and importance to the community.
This follows strong community interest in seeing the building’s heritage significance recognised and protected. A Planning Proposal has now been prepared, and we’re inviting the community to review it and tell us whether it accurately captures the building’s history, significance and heritage value.
Your feedback will help Council understand community views and may inform supporting heritage information, including details in the Heritage Inventory Sheet.
To make a submission go to:
https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ppr/under-exhibition/former-gosford-library-local-heritage-listing
and for more information go to:
https://www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/GLB
Some extracts from the “Heritage Assessment Gosford City Library”:
The Former Gosford Library was one of the first major architecturally designed building projects and the first purpose designed Library building undertaken by Gosford Shire Council and reflects the esteem which that Council placed upon cultural facilities.
The high degree of intactness and integrity of the Library provides valuable tangible evidence determining its design quality, engineering, architectural beauty and distinctive craftsmanship. Respected migrant architect, Alan Williams, produced the architectural designs for the Library and the two Modernist Movement Mosman homes which are recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects as significant 20th century architecture in NSW.
The Library meets the criteria for local significance. It was opened in 1969.
Information from Central Coast Council, NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and Heritage Assessment Gosford City Library by David Scobie, Heritage Consultant
