Ordinary Council Meeting - Hastings Council - NSW Government

PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL
website during the last quarter
Business Enterprises
To facilitate a range of high quality, safe & competitive air passenger transport servies at PMQ
Airport as an important contributor to the economic development of the Greater PMQ Region
Comment on Progress: 60,159 pax. recorded in Oct – Dec quarter (7.8% increase).
Library Services
To provide a range of library services to create an environment to inspire, educate, inform and
entertain
Comment on Progress:
In the process of establishing a downloadable audio and eBook
service
Parks, Recreational and Sport Development Services
To improve the administrative capacities of local sporting organisations
Comment on Progress: Currently working with NSW Sport & Recreation regarding 2011
workshop program.
Transport Infrastructure Delivery
To provide and maintain a safe transport network:
Comment on Progress: Delivery of Capital Works Program inline with expected schedule
and budgets. Major Innes Road upgrade complete, works
continuing on Top Crossing and Citizens Bridge reconstructions,
and on Lorne road rehabilitation 1.5Km west of Kendall village.
Community Focus
To engage with the community to ensure participation in Council decision-making:
Comment on Progress: Initiated Community Reference Group – 252 members
Ongoing engagement activities & evaluation
Consultation
Consultation has taken place with the General Manager, Divisional Directors and Managers in
the preparation of this report.
Alignment With Strategic Direction
This report is in alignment with Council's Value of Openness and Accountability and the
Governance Focus Area.
Planning and Policy Impact
This review is a major part of Council's Corporate Planning process.
Financial & Economic Implications
There are no financial or economic implications as a result of this report.
Options
Council can determine its own resolution in this matter.
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