Coffs Coast Advocate

REVEALED: New offer on the table

A new offer has been made on one of the buildings up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

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21st Feb. 2021 12:02 PM

A new offer is on the table for one of the buidlings up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

2021: Developments that will shape the future of Coffs

Coffs is in the midst of a development boom. As we enter 2021, we’ve compiled a list of just what’s to come.

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05th Jan. 2021 12:01 PM

There are some major developments set to shape the future of the Coffs Coast. Here's a list of what's to come.

Finally, a decision on Cultural and Civic Space DA

Mayor Denise Knight delighted but MP Gurmesh Singh urges Councillors to reconsider.

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30th Nov. 2020 12:11 PM

Mayor Denise Knight welcomes the DA approval while MP Gurmesh Singh has urged a rethink.

Your say: Thumbs up, thumbs down

From politicians to butchers - see what got the thumbs up and thumbs down this week.

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01st Nov. 2020 2:11 PM

See bushfires through a different lens at Culture Hub

A temporary Culture Hub has been launched in Coffs Central.

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27th Oct. 2020 7:10 PM

A temporary, inner-city, 'Culture Hub' has been launched in Coffs Central.

REVEALED: Who is turning up to meetings and briefings

Attendance rates vary widely from one Councillor to another.

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21st Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

Cr John Arkan attended just one of the 31 briefings held to inform Councillors prior to their meetings.

Protesters will be back for more

Protesters will again gather outside Council chambers this week.

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19th Oct. 2020 3:10 PM

Protesters will again express their opposition to the Cultural and Civic Space prior to this week's Council meeting.

Council gets offer on museum

An offer has been made on one of the buildings up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

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04th Oct. 2020 2:10 PM

Fiery protest: ‘They went up very bloody quickly’

Watch as George Partos burns his rates notice outside Council chambers.

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28th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM

George Partos burning his rates notice outside Coffs Harbour City Council chambers on Monday morning in protest against the planned Cultural and Civic Space.

Why such a big gap? More than $20m not spent

‘Why such a big gap?’ asks one Coffs Harbour City Councillor.

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07th Sept. 2020 5:09 PM

Under spending on a number of major projects has contributed to the $22m in 'revotes' which need to be moved into next year's budget.

Minister asked to stall project

Council should go into caretaker mode says this letter writer.

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20th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Coffs Harbour City Councillors talk about their intentions for the postponed elections.

We deserve better than ‘wild claims and sensationalism’

Letter writer says we deserve better than ‘wild claims and sensationalism’ like those from Cr Rhoades.

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17th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

A graphic showing how the building will look along Gordon Street.

DA update on Cultural and Civic Space

The DA attracted more than 800 submissions.

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12th Aug. 2020 12:08 PM

Mayor Denise Knight is a strong supporter of the project but Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock has spoken out against it.

Push ahead with plans or cop an extra $38m Crs warned

Council could face extra costs of $38 million over 20 years if it doesn’t push on with the plan, a report has warned.

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10th Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

Four Council buildings, including the chambers in Castle St, are up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

'TONE-DEAF': MP slams council's 'obsession' with project

"Council’s obsession with its Gordon St project is short-sighted and tone-deaf in the current economic climate."

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24th July 2020 2:07 PM

An artist’s impression of the Cultural and Civic Space.

Council offices could make way for commercial ventures

The move could pave the way for the removal of the council staff and administration offices from the $76.5 million...

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15th May 2020 9:05 AM

Four Council buildings, including the chambers in Castle St, were up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

Councillor weighing up the options

A strong advocate for the Cultural and Civic Space, this councillor has criticised the Advocate’scoverage.

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13th May 2020 2:05 PM

Coffs Harbour City Councillors have been split four/four on the matter for many months now.

Building sale hits a major hurdle

The sale of Council buildings to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space has hit a major hurdle.

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11th May 2020 3:05 PM

The Coffs Harbour City Council administration building is up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

Minister will change the law if that's what it takes

Local Govt Minister Shelley Hancock says she will make legislative changes to halt the project.

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27th April 2020 12:04 PM

Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock took to commercial radio this morning calling for a halt to the project.

‘How dare he’ warns Mayor as State MP weighs in

Gurmesh Singh wrote to Coffs councillors prior to tonight’s vote urging them to halt the Cultural and Civic Space.

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23rd April 2020 7:04 PM

Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh wrote to Coffs Harbour City Councillors prior to tonight’s vote and has also written to the NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces in relation to the controversial Gordon Street project.

Councillors say work must stop on cultural centre planning

ONLINE POLL: Do you agree with calls from councillors for the city to suspend planning on the cultural and civic centre...

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20th April 2020 11:04 AM

The Coffs Harbour City Council administration building and council chambers is currently on the market.

No public access to Council meeting in response to COVID-19

There will be no public gallery at tonight’s Coffs Harbour City Council meeting as a precaution to help reduce the spread...

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26th March 2020 2:03 PM

Coffs Harbour City Council chambers up for sale to help fund the Cultural and civic Space.

Early build contractor appointed for Cultural & Civic Space

Another contractor has been appointed to progress with Coffs Harbour City Council’s $76.5m Cultural and Civic Space.

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17th March 2020 3:03 PM

Councillors have voted to appoint Lipman Pty Ltd to provide Early Contractor Involvement services for the Cultural and Civic Space.

A ‘Disgusting’ situation in lead up to Council elections

‘People have been asking me whether I am standing or not, but the answer is no.’

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09th March 2020 1:03 PM

A retired barrister rumoured to be running for Council has warned of the ‘absolutely disgusting’ situation emerging in the lead up to the elections.

REVEALED: Builders shortlisted for Gordon St project

Building contractor to be considered for Cultural and Civic Space.

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09th March 2020 10:03 AM

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