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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