Central Coast Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from experienced heritage architects for the adaptive reuse of the former Gosford Library. The project aims to transform the building into a vibrant community and commercial destination, respecting its heritage significance while enabling modern uses. A site inspection is scheduled for Thursday, 13 August 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Three shortlisted consultants will be engaged for Stage 2 to develop concept designs, with a predetermined fee of $65,000 ex GST per contract. Evaluation criteria include organisational experience, key personnel experience, understanding of the brief, and design philosophy/methodology.
The closing date for submissions is Tuesday, 18 August 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
EOI submissions will be evaluated on organisation experience and demonstrated experience, key personnel experience, demonstrated understanding of the brief, and philosophy and methodology.
Suppliers must be experienced heritage architects with demonstrated experience in adaptive reuse, heritage buildings, public domain improvements, community uses, and commercial uses.
A site inspection of the former Gosford Library will be available on Thursday, 13 August 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at **** Donnison Street, Gosford. Intention to attend must be provided to ***@***. *. * prior to the inspection date.
Supplier query cutoff is Friday, 14 August 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.