Central Coast Council together with the University of Newcastle have announced an exciting collaboration in the soon-to-be completed Gosford Regional Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located on the top floor of the new Library, the \u2018MakerSpace\u2019 will provide an inclusive space for students, community members and local businesses to learn, create and innovate using low and high-tech equipment, with the aim to foster social connection, develop technical skills, encourage experimentation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said the MakerSpace will be run by both Council and the University \u2013 ensuring it offers a service and opportunity for students and the broader community alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe new Gosford Regional Library is a modern and iconic building in the heart of the Gosford central business district, which will add to the growing capabilities and offerings of the city and the region as a whole,\u201d Ms Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is much more than a traditional library, and this collaboration with the University of Newcastle is indicative of what it can offer to other organisations and community groups, who want to utilise this extraordinary facility.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under this agreement, the University of Newcastle will provide modern equipment as well as the expertise of its staff to work alongside Council staff to deliver creative opportunities for the community and university students. Equipment in the MakerSpace will include 3D printing machines, virtual reality goggles, sewing machines and Cricut machines.
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky AO said the collaboration highlights both Council\u2019s and the University\u2019s continued commitment to the Central Coast.
\u201cThe Central Coast is rapidly transforming, and we want our University to be part of that transformation. By partnering with Central Coast Council to deliver the MakerSpace in the new Library, we hope to provide a modern collaborative space for the community,\u201d Professor Zelinsky said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re excited for people to use the space to work together, innovate, share ideas, tackle challenges and bring projects to life. I extend my thanks to the Mayor and CEO of Central Coast Council for helping to bring this collaboration to life.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said he looks forward to the opening of the Regional Library and the opportunities it will offer across all demographics of the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe welcome this important partnership between Central Coast Council and the University of Newcastle,\u201d Mayor McKinna said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTogether we are stronger, and our collaboration will help us provide new, state-of-the-art services for our community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The $32.7m project is jointly funded with $7 million from the Australian Government\u2019s Community Development Grant Program and Council\u2019s collection of developer contributions, special levies (collected by former Gosford City Council) and Council funds restricted to this project. For more information including frequently asked questions (FAQs), concept plans and all updates on the project, search Gosford Regional Library<\/a><\/strong> at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Central Coast Council together with the University of Newcastle have announced an exciting collaboration in the soon-to-be completed Gosford Regional Library. Located on the top floor of the new Library,…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8933,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-8932","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/new-gosford-regional-library.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"Discover Gosford’s New Library MakerSpace \u2013 Learn & Create!<\/a><\/blockquote>