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Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009 9.1.5 CONCEPT PLAN FOR POINT SAMSON CENTENARY SCULPTURE PARK File No: DP/1/7 Attachment(s) Concept Plan Responsible Officer: Simon Kot Executive Manager Community Services Author Name: Ellen Ngomamiti Senior Community Development Officer Disclosure of Interest: Nil REPORT PURPOSE For Council to endorse the concept plan for the Point Samson Centenary Sculpture Park. Background As part of the 2008/2009 Budget, Council allocated $100,000 to support Centenary Projects in Point Samson. One of the major projects was the establishment of the Point Samson Centenary Sculpture Park. At the December 2008 Council Meeting, Council resolved to contribute a further $56,000 from the Federal Government Local Community Infrastructure Program. The Point Samson Community Association has sourced a further $30,000 after securing funding from the Pilbara Development Commission. The total Budget for the Point Samson Centenary Sculpture Park is an estimated $186,000. The proposed Centenary Sculpture Park is located on Reserve No 41838, vested to the Shire of Roebourne for Parks, Recreation and Drainage. The proposed development is consistent with this purpose and mindful of the drainage requirements of this Reserve. The aim of the Point Samson Centenary Committee is to celebrate 100 years of the history of Point Samson as well as providing the community and visitors with an enjoyable parkland area that also provides historical references. The Sculpture Park will explore themes relating to the sea, conservation, local families and history, and an artist(s) has been engaged to develop sand stone sculptures for the park. The plan is the result of community‟s extensive consultation and response to sustainable environmental design practices and will require low maintenance. Plants of indigenous species are be sourced locally and community members will be involved in the plantings and ongoing maintenance of the shrubs, pending the finalisation of a landscape management plan. Issues The Pt Samson Community Association has previously developed concepts for the Park that seek to enhance the aesthetics of the reserve whilst not compromising the drainage intent of the space. At a special town meeting held on Thursday 5 th February 2009, the Pt Samson Community Association endorsed the plan noting that the project will be developed in stages depending on available funds. Page 64
Ordinary Council Meeting – Agenda 16 February 2009 The key elements to the concept include; A series of concrete footpaths to connect to existing footpath networks throughout Pt Samson Use of local native trees and shrubs A series of sandstone sculptures depicting the Pt Samson coastline eg Whale and Calf and turtles Use of local iron ore and rocks for various areas within the park. Upon Council endorsement various contractors will be engaged to develop the park which is intended to be completed by July, after which a major community event is planned to celebrate the Centenary. Options Council has the following options available: 1. To endorse the Point Samson Centenary Sculpture Park Concept as presented; Or 2. To the Point Samson Centenary Sculpture Park Concept as amended 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 The expenditure is in accordance with the budget. Conclusion There has been extensive consultation carried out with the community to determine the wants and needs in regard to celebrating the Centenary. It was decided that the redevelopment of the park will provide a positive enhancement of usable public space for future generations and tourists who visit Pt Samson. The general feedback and support received from the wider community indicates their appreciation of Council‟s support in enhancing their town. It will also allow Council to further demonstrate its support for community enhancement and wellbeing. Voting Requirements Simple. RECOMMENDATION That Council endorse the Point Samson Centenary Sculpture Park Concept as presented Page 65
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