Consultation on this project has now concluded.

Project information

In 2011, the ex-HMAS Adelaide II was scuttled to the ocean floor 1.8km off the coast between Terrigal and Avoca to become an artificial reef and dive site, which has since attracted military historians and recreational divers to the area.

The mast from the Ex HMAS Adelaide was gifted to the former Gosford City Council by the State Government. The mast is intended to be used as part of a monument in honour of the many who have sailed on the HMAS Adelaide II, in recognition of the Royal Australian Navy and as a visual marker for the ship’s position on the ocean floor.

The NSW Government has committed funding of the installation with a $66,000 grant from the Stronger Communities Fund (round 2), with an additional $3,000 provided by the Minister’s Discretionary fund (FY2015-16). Council is submitting the development application and will be responsible for project management and ongoing maintenance.

The proposed site of the monument is “Broken Head” headland southern cliff top (above the dog leash area), designed as part of an environmentally sensitive viewing platform, with accessible pathway connections.

To find out more and have your say on the proposed Ex-HMAS Adelaide Monument the community were invited to:

Submissions and feedback were accepted between 9 November and 7 December 2020.

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