Largest capital works budget and plans for future growth adopted in June
Several key planning documents were presented to Council at the June Meeting including the 2023- 24 budget and plans to accommodate the projected growth in the shire.
The ordinary meeting was held in Council Chambers from 9am on Tuesday 26 June 2023. The meeting was adjourned due to regulations and will continue Wednesday 5 July from 4pm.
Some key items discussed include:
Reviewing priority list for bitumen sealing of Spooners Avenue
Councillors agreed to review the priority list, with a specific focus on placing Spooners Avenue as the top priority due to recent resident concerns.
A comprehensive assessment will be conducted, considering factors such as traffic count, road usage, and conditions. Any changes will be reported in a future meeting.
$120 million of capital works coming in 2023-24
Councillors have adopted a crucial framework for the upcoming financial year through the approval of the $120 million 2023-24 Operational Plan following its public exhibition period.
There are several projects including:
• Continued multi-million-dollar investment in maintaining and improving the shire’s road network,
• Significant investment in implementation of Council’s Waste Masterplan,
• Progression of major water and sewer infrastructure projects,
• Horseshoe Bay headland carpark and walkway as part of the masterplan implementation.
Your town’s character locked in
Council adopted the draft Local Growth Management Strategy, a crucial document outlining how population growth will be planned for over the next 20 years.
The process of creating this document began in June 2022, with the community invited to share their feedback and ideas regarding the aspects they value in their town.
Having been adopted by Council, the Local Growth Management Strategy will now be submitted to NSW Planning for approval.
South West Rocks Structure Plan continues final tweaks
During the meeting, Councillors engaged in a constructive discussion regarding the South West Rocks Structure Plan.
Considering the valuable input provided by the community and thorough examination by the councilors, it was decided to defer the final decision until July to allow for further discussion.
This will ensure that all viewpoints are considered and that the final plan aligns with the aspirations and requirements of the community while addressing the challenges posed by future growth.
Read the overview on the meeting at ksc.pub/junemeeting2023
