Issue 99 - Nasho Front Page

“One result of the change in planning will be reduced workplace numbers at Wacol which will impact on
the size and viability of the Etro area and the eventual amount of office and other uses permitted. This will
impact on other parts of the development.”
PRECINCT CONCEPT
The Everyman’s Hut in use during National Service as a rest and recreation centre. Note the Union
Jack flag which flew at Wacol with the Australian flag.
Mr.Smallwood told the SMC that the Etro would be modelled on the Kelvin Grove Urban Village concept
which utilises part of the former Kelvin Grove barracks where many National Servicemen trained. He
said the current Precinct needed to be moved from its current location to allow the full earthworks to be
completed in that area. This may also include additional road widening of the current Boundary Road
reserve at the request of BCC.
He said the NSAA would retain ownership and control of the use of the buildings when relocated but they
would be managed by Metroplex.
AGREEMENT RESTATED
Mr.Smallwood reiterated the current agreement between Metroplex and the NSAA:
• The existing Precinct can be relocated to a mutually agreeable location within the new Development.
• The cost of relocation and making good the buildings will be at NO cost to NSAA and will be totally at
MM/Developer cost and financial compensation agreed by both parties is $150,000 for costs incurred by
the NSAA in the initial set-up. This will be paid once the relocation is completed.
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