Council looks to transform Central Coast foreshore with ‘exceptional hospitality experience’Council looks to transform Central Coast foreshore with ‘exceptional hospitality experience’
Central Coast Council is looking for hospitality experts and business owners to take over the old Terrigal Sailing Club venue at The Haven, which is currently occupied by a restaurant and café.
The council wants to create a new experience on the foreshore.
Council Director Corporate Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said they were welcoming expressions of interest for a new project utilising the site’s potential that also meets the expectations of the community.
“Terrigal is a popular tourist destination, which was further bolstered by the new $6 million boardwalk (which) provides a pedestrian link directly from Terrigal promenade to this waterfront property at The Haven,” Cowley said.
“The area has a high level of foot traffic from both tourists and the local community across the year and spectacular views which extend to Wamberal beach on a clear day.
“The successful applicant will take over the whole venue which currently consists of a café, kiosk and restaurant spaces and should be in a position to inject substantial capital investment to create an exceptional hospitality experience.
“Council will support the commitment and vision of the successful applicant by providing a 20-year lease and competitive annual market rent, or otherwise agreed upon within the second stage of the tender.”
This is a two-stage tender: Firstly, toidentify suitably experienced businesses and hospitality experts with the capacity to deliver substantial capital and create an iconic venue.
Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said an opportunity like this doesn’t present itself often.
“The Coast has grown as a popular tourism destination and successful applicants should deliver an exciting venue that further adds to the exceptional attractions already on offer across the region,” he said.
Council will seek to evaluate the commercial terms in Stage 2 of the tender once the EOU has prepared a shortlist.
Submissions are open until 2pm on Tuesday, 22 March 22.
Irit Jackson, 1st March 2022
