The milestone was recognised with a traditional tree hoisting ceremony on site and officially marks the completion of all major structural works. This landmark building is now 65% complete and on track to open in early 2024.
“We are pleased to mark this significant milestone in the construction of the new Gosford RSL Club,” said Gosford RSL Club CEO, Russell Cooper.
“We are a community owned organisation and from the inception of this project we have been insistent on creating a venue that Gosford and the Central Coast can be proud of.
“Our site marks the gateway to Gosford and the Central Coast and our new Club will make a statement that our region is prosperous, modern and growing.
“It’s exciting to hear so many locals talking about the new Club now that they can see the full scope of the building.
“It’s only going to get even more exciting, as the fit-out commences, and we start forming the hospitality spaces that will be entertaining locals and visitors to the Central Coast from early next year.”
The ultra-modern, 3-story venue is the culmination of a collaborative partnership between the Club, North Construction & Building, WMK Architecture, The APP Group and many more amazing trade contractors and suppliers.
“As a regional construction company with our roots here on the Central Coast, today is a particularly special moment for the business and its legacy,” said Matthew Cook, North Managing Director.
“The topping out ceremony was a great opportunity for all project stakeholders to celebrate a critical construction milestone on this truly exciting project.”
“It has been a real team effort thus far between our trade contractors. Congratulations to all involved to date on the project, we can’t wait to experience the venue upon completion.”
The new Club is positioned at the north end of the site, prominently overlooking the Central Coast Highway, and will feature a distinctive porte-cochere entry, RSL museum and reception servicing both the RSL and the adjoining motel on the ground floor.
The first floor will contain a cafe, lounge, bar, multiple indoor and outdoor dining options, kids play area, and teenage retreat.
The second floor will showcase sophisticated conference and event spaces, sports bar and Gosford RSL’s successful ‘Oak Haven Brewery’.
Once the new Club is operational with patrons enjoying the new spaces, North will demolish the existing Club and establish an additional 154 car parking spaces to accommodate the expected increase in patron numbers.
The existing RSL Club continues to remain operational throughout construction.
ABOUT GOSFORD RSL
Gosford RSL Club Group consists of Gosford RSL Club, The Galaxy Motel and the Ashwood Motel and employs over 130 staff. The Club has been operating since 1960 and has approximately 25,000 members.
Gosford RSL Club takes its role as a key community organisation and social enterprise very seriously and always aims to be an active, integral part of the local community.
The overall objective of Gosford RSL is to be a financially successful entity so as to continue providing a venue with up-to-date facilities, a safe and enjoyable environment for patrons and to continue to be a leader and contribute to the local community through sponsorships, support and continued relationships with key local programs.
