Central Coast Councillor Castles moved the following motion with a few amendments :
1 That Council conducts a review into the proposed demolition of the Gosford Library Building slated to occur in the first half of 2025 and that during this review any pre-demolition planning, site preparation or actual demolition is halted.
2 That the review cover: a) Heritage value b) Community opportunities for its' ongoing use, and c) Environmental benefits of its' preservation.
3 That interested Councillors lead a review panel with support from relevant Council Officers.
4 That the review includes consultation with The National Trust of Australia, the Australian Institute of Architects and Central Coast historian Merrill Jackson OAM.
5 That a report of the review be included in the Business Paper of the 10 December 2024 meeting for consideration by Councillors.
Councillor’s Note Quotes from letter to Councillors: "A building of this type is a rarity in the Central Coast region" "The building is of high social significance having been continuously used for over 60 years"
"The current petition to save the library further reflects sustained community investment in the place" Letter: 30.10.24 co-signed by President National Trust, Executive Director Australian Institute of Architects (NSW) and President Docomomo Australia.