Some more news on the buying of Gosford Stadium.
COUNCIL CEO CONFIRMS MARINERS’ STADIUM APPROACH
Central Coast Council CEO Rob Noble confirmed the Mariners have approached him to look into different ownership models, including buying or leasing, for Central Coast Stadium.
Mr Noble admitted council had not managed the venue as well as it could have. “In the past the stadium has not maximised its opportunities,” he said.
“We need to think about what maximum value we can deliver for the community and compare and contrast that with whatever offer might be received.
“There are a number of possible options for the use of the stadium should it remain in the Central Coast Council’s ownership and we want to maximise the opportunities from having the stadium.
“Whatever we do must be in the best interests of the community.”
Mr Noble said once the council received a formal offer from the Mariners it would not necessarily have to wait until a publicly elected council was formed to make a decision.
“Legally we could make such a decision, but I have indicated to them that we do need to do some analysis to consider their proposal and we’re more than happy to discuss these options with the Mariners,” he said..