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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 18 SEPTEMBER 2012 In 2005 in response to community concerns the City produced the original Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan to address various issues relating to urban design and amenity in Scarborough. With regard to the Maureen Grierson Centre the original plan recommended demolition of the building and the attached walkway connected to the existing hotel. Under this plan the new Scarborough amphitheatre was built as an event venue, attraction and comfortable shade area. Since its construction it has accommodated many international, national, state and local events based around the beach itself. In 2008 Council resolved to review the original master plan (Council Resolution Number 0408/041) to retain the existing surf club in its current location, simplify the design and reduce the overall cost of the project. This review required a complex public consultation process and highlighted some potential new opportunities along The Esplanade for commercial developments that would also act as attractions to the beach front. This consultation process involved several meetings with Councillors and the potential to refurbish and use the Maureen Grierson Centre was discussed in various forums as were the possible types of attractions that could be considered e.g. a surf museum. At the same time discussion took place on improving the urban design of the public realm in and around Scarborough Beach including the operation of The Esplanade. This process led to the development of a revised Scarborough Beach Urban Design Master Plan developed with substantial community input that was adopted by Council on 2 August 2011 (Council Resolution Number 811/0113). The revised Master Plan confirms the intent to demolish the Maureen Grierson Centre to allow for changes to the road network and creation of a street feel along that section of The Esplanade. Council has also since granted development approval for the existing hotel site that involves demolition of the existing walkway from the hotel, refurbishment of the hotel tower and construction of new apartments on that site. The City has also submitted the revised Master Plan to the Western Australian Planning Commission seeking approval of that plan and the matter is due to be considered by the Western Australian Planning Commission in April 2012. Comment The adopted plan involves demolition of Maureen Grierson Centre and filling the site to bring it level with The Esplanade to provide proposed new commercial buildings with road frontage and sea views to enhance the attractiveness and appeal for likely hospitality or retail based business. The existing Maureen Grierson Centre sits in a hollow and is constructed to be almost hidden from The Esplanade. This location makes it less attractive when the potential to refurbish and use as an attraction or multiple attractions is concerned. The current location has little or no street appeal and refurbishment of the centre would not improve the precinct or development of street appeal as envisaged in the revised Master Plan. As stated previously the existing Maureen Grierson Centre was gifted to the City as a community centre and is located on Crown land. In considering the potential to use it for another purpose the City must refer to zoning of the land and what can be done based on existing approvals. The Crown reserve the centre is built on is designated for recreation. It could be argued that locating an attraction or multiple attractions there could be argued to provide an avenue for recreation. This assumes the City would operate the facility itself rather than leasing it out to a private operator as the recently adopted Master Plan advocates. The City does not currently have the power to lease the centre and as a donated community building it could be argued that it should not be doing so. 158
MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 18 SEPTEMBER 2012 In discussing potential uses for the Centre, one (1) option put forward was a Tourist Visitor Centre and it was further suggested that funding may be available through Tourism Western Australia for that purpose. It has since been confirmed that Tourism Western Australia does not provide funding for the establishment or operation of Tourist Visitor Centres. Since the adoption of the revised Master Plan several private sector parties have expressed interest in becoming involved in the redevelopment of Scarborough, in particular interest has been shown in the proposed commercial developments along The Esplanade and above the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club. This type of development along with redevelopment of existing land holdings would create a new look and feel to Scarborough. Refurbishment of the existing Maureen Grierson Centre would not contribute positively to the overall Master Plan for the area. Interested parties have considered the possible refurbishment but discounted this due to the high cost and limited life of such a project given the intent of the Master Plan to demolish the building. The outcome proposed in the Master Plan is to demolish the building and provide opportunities to develop three commercial activities. These would most likely be hospitality based (café, restaurant or small bars) or retail activities and would act as additional nonbeach attractions to Scarborough. This would therefore support the intent of the Notice of Motion to increase activity and vitality in the precinct however, the proposal to refurbish the centre is not in line with the Master Plan. Refurbishment would not create this increased activity or vitality to the extent that the proposal contained within the Master Plan would. A more effective option would be to progress an application to the Minister for Lands for power to lease the site as per the adopted Master Plan. Consultation/Communication Implications The proposal to refurbish the Maureen Grierson Centre is not in line with the revised Master Plan adopted by Council in August 2011. The revised Master Plan was developed with significant input and support from the public. A refurbishment of the existing building was not supported through community consultation and the community was advised in public forums and through the Master Plan itself that the building would be demolished. Following Council adoption of the Master Plan the document was submitted to the Western Australian Planning Commission seeking endorsement of the overall plan which includes the proposed development of commercial opportunities on the current Maureen Grierson Centre site. This requires State Government support and approval as the subject land is Crown land. The outcomes of this process are expected in May 2012 and a positive endorsement would facilitate an approach by the City to Minister for Lands for power to lease. Policy and Legislative Implications The City does not have power to lease the existing Maureen Grierson Centre but could apply to the Minister for Lands to obtain such power. Financial Implications The financial implications of refurbishing the existing Maureen Grierson Centre would be significant as would be the cost of operating any attraction or multiple attractions established in the refurbished building. Any expenditure on refurbishment and establishment of an attraction or attractions would have a limited life cycle given that it would contradict the adopted Master Plan and could be viewed as wasteful. It is unlikely that any external funding could be generated for operational or capital purposes which would require the total cost to be met by the City. 159
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