Ordinary Council Meeting - Hastings Council - NSW Government

PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL
2) Old Wauchope Landfill - This site is currently vacant and was once part of the Wauchope
Landfill site. The site has some natural shade which would be incorporated into the proposed
site. Satisfactory access exists off the Oxley Highway but construction of a formalised carpark
would be required. A toilet block would also be required to be erected and with no sewerage
facilities in close proximity it would need to be septic/pump out operation. This in turn would
see an increase in the yearly maintenance costs. There is a requirement for a minor amount of
vegetation removal mainly undergrowth. Significant impact on residential properties is
considered unlikely. Site is located some 3 kilometres east of the Wauchope CBD.
3) Narran Close Reserve - This is community land and classified as park. The site is located in
the King Creek precinct some 5 kilometres southeast of the Wauchope CBD. The location is
adjacent to the King Creek rural fire service station on the Narran Close Reserve. The reserve
is the subject to a current upgrade and beautification program. As part of these works, on
street parking, a toilet block and children's playground is to be established. With these works
already approved and funded, placing a dog leash-free park in the same location is financially
beneficial. Artificial shade would need to be provided with an access pathway constructed from
the on-street parking area to the park. The proposed site is relatively level and would only
require minimal top dressing to establish. There are only a couple of rural residents in close
proximity to the proposed park and therefore the proposal would be unlikely to have a
significant impact on residents. Distance from the residential district of Wauchope would need
to be considered.
4) Bago Road - This site is located directly to the North of the Wauchope Council Works Depot.
The area is vegetated and would require clearing works to establish the park. It is also sloped
and would require earthworks to make the site suitable. Toilets and car parking would require
construction. The area is bounded by the Wauchope Industrial area and therefore no
residential properties would be effected by the proposal. Access to the proposed site would be
via Depot Road which is partially constructed and would require an extension to the existing
roadway. The site would need to be fully turfed and this is reflected in the estimated costings.
This site would be the most expensive to establish.
Camden Haven -
1) Henry Kendall Reserve - This site is Crown Land for which Council is appointed as the
trustee manager. The site was first identified in 2003 as a potentially suitable area. As part of a
noxious weed reduction program in 2004 the site was cleared and has been somewhat
maintained since. It is situated on Crown Land adjacent to the access road to the Camden
Haven River. There are no residential properties within the immediate facility and therefore no
impact would be anticipated. The site is in close proximity to existing toilet facilities with water
connections nearby. The proposed area would encompass some natural shade trees
minimising the requirement for artificial shade. A carpark would need to be formalised to
service to site. Some minor top dressing and landscaping would be required. The area is
central to the Camden Haven district and would service both Laurieton and areas to the West.
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