The City of Gosford is a local government area located on the Central Coast, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The City is located approximately midway between Sydney and Newcastle.
Gosford City local government area covers an area of 1,028.19 square kilometres (396.99 sq mi) and in June 2009 had an estimated population of 166,662. Together with Wyong Shire, the City of Gosford forms a region known as the Central Coast of New South Wales. Together, the two Councils also control the Gosford Wyong Councils' Water Authority, which operates the Mangrove Creek Dam.
The Mayor of the City of Gosford is Cr. Lawrie McKinna, an independent politician.
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