Ordinary Council Meeting - Hastings Council - NSW Government

PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL
to allow for the community to be better informed.
Community Forum
The Community Forum regarding the proposal to install tennis courts within the Kendall Pool
Grounds was held on the Tuesday 30 November 2010 between 6.00 and 8.00pm at the Kendall
Community Centre with 84 residents in attendance on the evening.
Attendees were advised that the forum was not a decision making process, rather it was an
opportunity for those in attendance to be better informed about the proposal. This was done
through an asset based assessment of the proposal, looking at what the Community had,
wanted and how this might be achieved.
The Forum was considered a success by Council staff with a number of positive feedback
responses received both through the evening and following the event.
ARTC Land
As discussed in the initial report to Council regarding this matter Kendall Tennis Club had
previously identified a site owned by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) as their
preferred site for relocation in 2005.
At that point in time the club entered negotiations with the ARTC for access to land adjacent to
the existing facility. During negotiation ARTC advised that Kendall Tennis Club could access
this land at an annual lease cost of $25 000. Kendall Tennis Club have subsequently advised
Council that they cannot meet these annual costs and that it was no longer feasible to pursue
this option and the pursuit of a site for additional facilities stalled.
On the morning of the community forum Council was informed that ARTC would consider
negotiating with Port Macquarie - Hastings Council on a disposal of a Community preferred
parcel of land at Kendall which could include the Orara Street site. Council was also advised
that a sale will also be subject to Ministerial Consent – to be obtained from the Minister for
Transport.
Alignment With Strategic Direction
This report aligns with the social strategic direction of Council in the following way.
Social:
To facilitate access to a range of services and facilities, recognising the importance of social
well-being and ensuring a safe, inclusive and equitable community.
Consultation
Council received 63 submissions during the exhibition period, the details of which are included
in the attachment provided below.
It should be noted that some individuals made multiple submissions during the exhibition
period. Where this has occurred and the content is consistent Council has consolidated the
submissions to one submission.
It should also be noted that residents were invited to make submissions following the
Community Form regarding this proposal, and where residents had a change in mindset
regarding the project only the most recent correspondence has been referenced in the
attachment.
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