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Civic Centre Questionnaire

More than 60 questionnaires returned to the Forum have provided an initial indication of the priorities placed on existing and future Civic Centre activities. The questionnaire requested 11 items to be prioritized. The results were collated and graphed.

 

 

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.   
     
  • 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.
     
  • Providing feedback on a range of issues, policies and plans at Council’s request.

Guest Speakers

·         Phil Smart - Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk

·         Vic Arthur –Lions International

·         Lindy Sandrey, Council - re Dogs Access Policy

·         Jan Shalhoub- several times ( Local Environment Plan, Civic Centre, DCP 118)

·         Dr June Fitzhenry – her life and times

·         Fiona Schreurs- Council -  Waste Minimisation Officer

·         David Del Tufo - Future Park

·         Councillors Fergusson, Findley and Miller - Draft Local Environment Plan,   Height of Building maps