Public Hearing – Council Land Reclassification Corner of Gibson Street

Published on 28 July 2023

A Public Hearing to consider the reclassification of Public Land on the Corner of Gibson Street and Howard Boulevard, Goulburn (currently zoned RE1 Public Recreation) from ‘Community’ Land to ‘Operational’ Land has been set for Thursday, 14 September 2023. The hearing will be chaired by an independent person as required under the Local Government Act 1993.

The Public Hearing will discuss the subject land and follows Council’s resolution on 7 March 2023 as well as a recent formal Collaboration Agreement entered with the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), a subsidiary of the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The aim of the Agreement is to enable the improved delivery of new social housing, and to facilitate the renewal of existing dwellings owned and managed by LAHC.

Council and LAHC have identified this land as a strategic opportunity to action the outcomes of the Agreement. The reclassification of this land to ‘Operational‘ Land will enable Council to exchange this land with LAHC for the benefit of the Goulburn community, and will ultimately add to much-needed social housing stocks in Goulburn.

Mayor, Cr Peter Walker is encouraging members of the public to come along to the Public Hearing to provide important feedback before Council moves forward. ‘‘An essential part of the process is consulting with the community to make sure our priorities align, and the Public Hearing will be a great chance to do this.”

The hearing will commence at 4pm in the Council’s Chambers, 184-194 Bourke Street, Goulburn on Thursday, 14 September 2023. Submissions are also able to be made via email to council@goulburn.nsw.gov.au or verbally by phoning Council’s Business Manager Property and Community Services – Ken Wheeldon on 4823 4410 – these are due before 24 August 2023.