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U&DCF June
2010-June 2011 Diary
- Civic
Centre, Library and Tourist Centre Redevelopment: convened meetings
to consult with the community & conduct a survey, liaised with Council,
appointment of representative to Steering Panel .
- Future
Park Development This project was rescued and redeveloped enabling a
committee to be formed and Incorporated. This project is now called the
Aqua Research and Recreation Centre. Thanks to David Del Tufo for his
work in preparing the Development Application for council.
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Gondwana Fossil Walk –enabled the group to form their own committee
in 2009 and incorporate, initially, under the umbrella of U&DCF, but
work mainly all done by Phil Smart with help from Lions. Forum members
helped man the “shop” last year.
- Draft
DCP 118 Coastal Management - the meeting on this controversial
topic had the best attendance of any meeting for the year - encouraged
council to rethink their policy and introduce a revised DCP.
- DCP 56
–several meetings with the Ulladulla branch of the Shoalhaven
Business Chamber and council staff enabled compromises to be made and
resulted in Amendment 5 finally being adopted. The outcome may not
totally reflect desired wishes of any one group or person but reflected
a good outcome for the community.
- SCC
Dogs Off Leash Policy – much time was spent at meetings Discussing
this topic and a submission was made to Council.
- Meet
the Candidates Forum for State Election – local candidates spoke to
the members and answered questions.
- Target
The forum was instrumental in modifying this DA enhancing the
appearance of the proposed building.
- Draft
Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan-reps involved with CCB Review
Group/informing the community.
- Reps on
Committees – Forum members have attended meetings and represented
the community on several committees in the past year- e.g.
Police and Community Safety Precinct, Civic Centre steering committee,
Future Park committee, DCP 56, Local Environment Plan Review group.
- Keeping
members informed of initiatives of council- e.g. Waste disposal
tours and composting workshops.
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Providing feedback on a range of issues, policies and plans at
Council’s request.
Guest Speakers
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Phil Smart -
Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk
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Vic Arthur
–Lions International
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Lindy Sandrey,
Council - re Dogs Access Policy
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Jan Shalhoub-
several times ( Local Environment Plan, Civic Centre, DCP 118)
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Dr June Fitzhenry
– her life and times
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Fiona Schreurs-
Council - Waste Minimisation Officer
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David Del Tufo
- Future Park
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Councillors
Fergusson, Findley and Miller - Draft Local Environment Plan, Height
of Building maps
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