Council Meeting Briefs - 16th February 2021
Published on 10 February 2021
Request for 22 Hurst Street to be listed as heritage item
Council deferred consideration to list 22 Hurst Street as a heritage item as adequate protection is currently in place due to the property being within the Heritage Conservation Area. This will be reviewed after DA 0137/2021 is determined.
NSW Agricultural Land Use Planning Strategy
Council will make a submission to the NSW Agriculture Commissioner in response to this land use planning strategy options paper, regarding the need to identify and protect important agricultural land, provide clear poolicy advice on rural and environmental zoning, and to provide clear land use definitions among other issues.
Acquisition of Part 4 Montague St, Goulburn
An application will be made to the Minister for Local Government and Governor of NSW to compulsorily acquire this land in Montague Street to widen Post Office Lane. This will provide improved access for delivery vehicles at the back of the Gouburn Performing Arts Centre.
Proposed Marulan Solar Farm - Submission
Council will make a submission to the Department of Planning & Environment regarding the proposed Marulan Solar Farm at 740 Carrick Road, Carrick. Council will raise a number of items for consideration, including bushfire risks, visual impact, Aboriginal heritage and vegetation. Terrain Solar proposes a 150MW solar farm plus a battery storage system, and the project is considered to be a state significant development.
New Police Station
Council rejected the current offer by NSW Police to purchase 2 Bourke Street, Goulburn, however have authorised the Mayor and GM to continue negotiations without prejudice with the NSW Police. Council will also notify the NSW Police that no firm decision on the sale will be made until April 19th, by which time Council will have considered all options in regard to relocation of existing tenants.
Project update reports
Councillors received seven status reports on important projects currently underway in the LGA such as the Cookbundoon Pavilion Upgrade, St Clair Conservation Works, Performing Arts Centre and Aquatic Centre Redevelopment. It is noted that these are available to view in the agenda if of interest to the community.