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tourism facility · 1 meeting

Australian Reptile Park

1 decision0 topicsUpdated 4 August 2026

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Context

  • Tracked aliases include Australian Reptile Park.

Mentions

  • The Somersby planning proposal states that it would support the facility's viability and expansion.
  • The proposal could change land use, conservation areas, housing, heritage protection and tourism activity at the former Old Sydney Town site. A gateway request is an early planning step, not final rezoning approval.

Decisions

Central Coast Council · 4 August 2026

Former Old Sydney Town planning proposal supported for gateway consideration

The Committee recommended that Council request a gateway determination from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a proposal to rezone land at 945 Old Pacific Highway and 66 Myoora Road, Somersby. The stated reasons for support include increasing conservation-zoned land from 6 to 35 hectares, retaining and refurbishing heritage buildings, supporting expansion of the Australian Reptile Park, and creating a tourism precinct.

The proposal could change land use, conservation areas, housing, heritage protection and tourism activity at the former Old Sydney Town site. A gateway request is an early planning step, not final rezoning approval.

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