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Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009 9.1.3 PROPOSED LEASE OF LAND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROEBOURNE YOUTH CENTRE File No: DP/1/15 Attachment(s) Site Location for Proposed Youth Centre Responsible Officer: Simon Kot Executive Manager Community Services Author Name: Jenni Brown Manager Community Facilities Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE To consider the lease of land to Yaandina Family Centre Inc to enable the development of a Youth Centre in Roebourne. Background The Roebourne Youth Precinct Master Plan was developed in 2003 in collaboration with the Pilbara Development Commission as part of the State Governments Roebourne Enhancement Scheme and was endorsed by Council in May 2004. The recommended outcomes of the Roebourne Youth Precinct Master Plan were a four stage development program that centrally locates facilities for youth in Roebourne including; Stage One Covered Courts (completed July 2006) Stage Two School Oval Redevelopment (Completed February 2009) Stage Three Roebourne Community Centre Redevelopment (To be completed in 2009) Stage Four Roebourne Youth Centre The Yaandina Family Centre Inc (Yaandina) has recently conducted youth activities in Roebourne through the Youth Centre situated on Roe Street Roebourne. The building is not within the Roebourne Youth Precinct and is isolated (on the opposite side of the main road) from the town centre. This facility was closed in December 2008 due to major structural issues with the building. A new facility is required and Yaandina is planning for the development of a new facility. The development of a new youth centre is supported by the Pilbara Development Commission who will provide some funding to support the development of plans for Shire approval. The preferred location for a Youth Centre outlined in the Roebourne Youth Precinct Plan is on Reserve 39095, adjacent to the existing community hall (50cent hall) and in close proximity to both Primary and High Schools and the Roebourne Aquatic Centre. The Reserve is Crown Land vested to Council for Civic Purposes and Council has the option to lease the land for up to 21 years. The Reserve also contains the Roebourne Community Centre. For Yaandina to construct and manage a Youth Centre on the reserve, a lease would be required with Council. Page 58
Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009 Issues The Youth Centre that has been operating in Roebourne by Yaandina has been closed due to structural issues with the building. The activities for youth provided through the centre have not been conducted to the same extent since the closure and activities have been conducted at various locations throughout the townsite. The preferred option of Yaandina is to construct a purpose built Youth Centre in Roebourne, is on the vacant Reserve next to the Roebourne Community Centre. Consideration will need to be given to landscaping, lighting and footpaths in the public areas around this development. Existing footpaths on Reserve 39095 and the adjacent reserve may need to be altered to accommodate building a Youth Centre and linkages between the facilities within the Youth Precinct may need to be established. Council Officers are aware that an architect has been appointed to the project to prepare Concept plans and a cost estimate to enable Yaandina to pursue funding for the development. As no detailed plan has been presented to Council for consideration it may be prudent for Council to agree in principle to the lease of land to enable the planning to commence and consider a formal leasing arrangement at the time of receiving a detailed development application including management plan for the facility. Additionally various leasing conditions and fees, if any, could be resolved at this time. Options Council has the following options available: Or 1. That Council agree in principle to lease of portion of Reserve 39095 to the Yaandina Family Centre Inc for the purpose of construction and management of a Youth Centre, subject to Yaandina Family Centre Inc submitting a full development application and management plan for the facility. That Council advise the Yaandina Family Centre Inc that it does not support the development of a Youth Centre on this reserve. Policy Implications There are no relevant policy implications pertaining to this matter Legislative Implications There are no relevant legislative implications pertaining to this matter. Financial Implications There are no financial implications resulting from this report. Page 59
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