Council meeting highlights: Standing Committee
Published on 12 September 2022
Please see below for highlights of tonight’s Standing Committee meeting. The full agenda and reports are available at meeting agendas and minutes. The stream of tonight’s meeting will be available online at lakemac.com.auwithin 48 hours.
87 Alkrington Avenue, Fishing Point – Dwelling house and swimming pool
Council endorsed a development standard variation providing a maximum height of 11.04m and approved DA/972/2022 for a new dwelling, retaining walls and a swimming pool at 87 Alkrington Avenue, Fishing Point, subject to conditions of consent.
Please see below for highlights of recommendations made at tonight’s Standing Committee meeting to be considered at the Ordinary Council meeting on Monday 26 September 2022.
26 Yambo Street, Morisset – Purchase of land
Council discussed purchasing 26 Yambo Street, Morisset, and giving notice of Council’s intent to classify the land as operational upon acquisition.
Part 11 Skye Point Road, Coal Point – Proposed purchase
Council discussed purchasing part of 11 Skye Point Road, Coal Point.
32 Cowper Avenue, Charlestown – Purchase
Council discussed purchasing 32 Cowper Avenue, Charlestown, and giving notice of Council’s intent to classify the land as operational upon acquisition.
Request for donations
Council discussed approving a donation of $2000 to Hunter Adults Financial Collaborative for their pilot employment program.
Public exhibition of draft Aquatic Facilities Strategy
Council deferred discussion of the Aquatic Facilities Strategy pending a workshop with Councillors.
Adoption of Morisset Showground Plan of Management and Master Plan
Council considered adopting the Morisset Showground Plan of Management and Master Plan, noting the public exhibition and public hearing submissions and responses, and notifying those who made a submission during the public exhibition period.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said the adoption of the Morisset Showground Plan of Management and Master Plan would be a key driver in the suburb’s future growth.
“With the upcoming Cedar Mill entertainment venue on the former Morisset golf course site, there will be a real need for more diverse accommodation options in the city’s southwest,” Cr Fraser said.
“Adoption of the Morisset Showground Plan of Management and Master Plan will pave the way for camping and RV parking at the site, and allow us to welcome more visitors to our wonderful city.”