Kibble Park

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Kibble Park is an urban park in Gosford City, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The park is a common location for public events in Gosford City.[1]

History[edit]

City officials announced construction plans for a library, fountain, and plaza on 11 November 1979. Construction on the fountain was completed in November 1989. It officially opened on 21 November 1989.[2]

Description[edit]

The park is centrally located in the Gosford City central business district.[3] The west area of the park has seating, a stage, a sheltered area and fountain, The east area features a collection of trees and a garden bed. The Gosford City Library is located on the southern edge of the park.

Events in the park[edit]

Kibble Park hosts annual public events, such as the Mad Hatters Tea Party and Midday Monster Mash.[4] The park also hosts event for public holidays, such as Australia Day and Harmony Day. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Christmas carolers hold an annual caroling sing-along event in Kibble Park.[5]

Development Project[edit]

On 31 August 2015, Lederer Group announced a $650 million development project to improve Gosford's central business district. Lederer Group plans to upgrade Kibble Park as part of the project.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Kibble Park – Gosford". ThenAndToday.com. 5 November 2014. Archived from the original on 14 October 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Switch On Ceremony". 21 November 1989 – via Central Coast Express Advocate.
  3. ^ "Gosford CBD" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  4. ^ Nikora, Edwina (2 January 2016). "GBID Events". GBID. Archived from the original on 15 October 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Christmas Carols in Kibble Park". NorthernStar.com. 25 December 2015. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2016.
  6. ^ Barnes, Denice (24 February 2016). "A $650 million project by Lederer in Gosford is set to transform Kibbleplex into jewel in the crown". Daily Telegraph. Australia. Retrieved 24 August 2020.

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