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Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 31 August 2021
Location: Microsoft Teams
Time: 5.01pm
The following members were present:
Clr Amanda Findley – Chairperson (Remotely)
Clr Joanna Gash (Remotely)
Clr Patricia White (Remotely from the Council Chambers)
Clr John Wells (Remotely) arrived at 5.05pm
Clr Kaye Gartner (Remotely)
Clr Nina Digiglio (Remotely)
Clr Annette Alldrick (Remotely)
Clr John Levett (Remotely)
Clr Andrew Guile (Remotely) arrived at 5.05pm, left at 7.18pm
Clr Mitchell Pakes (Remotely)
Clr Greg Watson (Remotely from the Council Chambers)
Clr Mark Kitchener (Remotely from the Council Chambers)
Clr Bob Proudfoot (Remotely)
The Chairperson read a statement advising those present that the proceedings of this meeting
(including presentations, deputations and debate) will be webcast and may be recorded and
broadcast under the provisions of the Code of Meeting Practice.
The meeting was opened by an Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians by the Chairperson,
followed with a Prayer by Pastor Trevor Aspin read by Mayor Findley and the playing of the
Australian National Anthem.
Apologies / Leave of Absence
Nil
Confirmation of the Minutes
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Digiglio) MIN21.602
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday 03 August 2021 be
confirmed.
CARRIED
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Declarations of Interest
Nil
MAYORAL MINUTE
MM21.24 Mayoral Minute - Advocacy for the People of HPERM Ref:
Afghanistan D21/362049
Recommendation
That Council calls on the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP, asking for urgent action from
the Australian Government on the following:
1. To do everything possible to evacuate people at grave risk within Afghanistan. These include
those who worked for, or assisted, the Australian Government and Australian organisations
(including the embassy, armed forces, NGOs and media), human rights defenders, and
women and girls whose lives and security are under great threat.
2. Additional refugee resettlement places for Afghan refugees are needed immediately in
Australia, as the Australian Government did in 2015 with 12,000 additional places for Syrian
and Iraqi refugees.
3. Australian aid to the region needs to increase as soon as possible to assist people who have
been displaced across borders and, wherever possible, support organisations still offering
assistance within Afghanistan. This is crucial as many people are now at risk from hunger and
lack of shelter due to their forced displacement.
4. Temporary visas of all Afghan citizens in Australia need to be extended, as the Government
did in May for citizens of Myanmar, to assure people they will not be at risk of imminent forced
return. As part of this extension, people whose asylum claims have been previously rejected
should be supported to submit new claims in the light of the changed circumstances in
Afghanistan.
5. Permanent protection is needed for the 4300 Afghans on temporary protection visas,
recognising that members of this group are unlikely to be able to return in safety for many
years to come and need the assurance that they can continue to live in Australia without the
constant fear of forced return.
6. Afghan Australians also need assistance, including people with temporary and permanent
protection visas, with urgent family reunion applications for relatives who are at particular risk,
as members of minorities targeted by the Taliban or people likely to be targeted because of
their connections to western nations. This should include giving priority to finalising family
reunion applications which have previously been lodged but are waiting on a decision from the
Department of Home Affairs.
7. The Australian Government find additional ways for wellbeing support to our Veteran
community, including returned AFP, NGO representatives and DFAT employees who have
spent time in Afghanistan.
MOTION (Clr Findley / Clr Gash)
That Council calls on the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP, asking for urgent action from
the Australian Government on the following:
1. To do everything possible to evacuate people at grave risk within Afghanistan. These include
those who worked for, or assisted, the Australian Government and Australian organisations
(including the embassy, armed forces, NGOs and media), human rights defenders, and
women and girls whose lives and security are under great threat.
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2. Additional refugee resettlement places for Afghan refugees are needed immediately in
Australia, as the Australian Government did in 2015 with 12,000 additional places for Syrian
and Iraqi refugees.
3. Australian aid to the region needs to increase as soon as possible to assist people who have
been displaced across borders and, wherever possible, support organisations still offering
assistance within Afghanistan. This is crucial as many people are now at risk from hunger and
lack of shelter due to their forced displacement.
4. Temporary visas of all Afghan citizens in Australia need to be extended, as the Government
did in May for citizens of Myanmar, to assure people they will not be at risk of imminent forced
return. As part of this extension, people whose asylum claims have been previously rejected
should be supported to submit new claims in the light of the changed circumstances in
Afghanistan.
5. Permanent protection is needed for the 4300 Afghans on temporary protection visas,
recognising that members of this group are unlikely to be able to return in safety for many
years to come and need the assurance that they can continue to live in Australia without the
constant fear of forced return.
6. Afghan Australians also need assistance, including people with temporary and permanent
protection visas, with urgent family reunion applications for relatives who are at particular risk,
as members of minorities targeted by the Taliban or people likely to be targeted because of
their connections to western nations. This should include giving priority to finalising family
reunion applications which have previously been lodged but are waiting on a decision from the
Department of Home Affairs.
7. The Australian Government find additional ways for wellbeing support to our Veteran
community, including returned AFP, NGO representatives and DFAT employees who have
spent time in Afghanistan.
AMENDMENT (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)
That:
1. As home to many Australian Defence Force serving and retired personnel, members of the
Australian Federal Police, public servants and other NGO representatives who have all served
in Afghanistan, Shoalhaven City Council does acknowledge and react with tremendous
sadness regarding the events observed to be taking place in Afghanistan over the past several
weeks.
2. Council does commend the Australian Government for their actions in responding to these
circumstances by evacuating so many people who will have been at risk from the change of
regime in Afghanistan.
3. Council encourages the Australian Government to continue to support Afghani and foreign
national residents who remain in Afghanistan through the delivery of support such as aid and
resettlement opportunities.
4. Council requests the Australian Government to continue to advocate on the international stage
for the dignity and rights of all people to be respected as well as for the extension of freedoms
that would enable both peoples and nation states to live peacefully together.
PROCEDURAL MOTION - MOVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)
That Council move into the Committee of the Whole to workshop a motion of consensus on this
issue.
PROCEDURAL MOTION CARRIED
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Note: Council moved into the Committee of the Whole, the time being 5.26pm.
Note: Clr Guile left the meeting during the Committee of the Whole.
PROCEDURAL MOTION - MOVE OUT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (Clr Gartner / Clr
Levett)
That Council move out of the Committee of the Whole.
PROCEDURAL MOTION CARRIED
Note: Council moved out of the Committee of the Whole, the time being 5.42pm.
Following the Committee of the Whole, Council considered a new Motion which superseded the
original Motion and the Amendment.
MOTION (Clr Findley / Clr Gash)
That Council calls on the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP, asking for urgent action from
the Australian Government on the following:
1. To do everything possible to evacuate people at grave risk within Afghanistan. These include
those who worked for, or assisted, the Australian Government and Australian organisations
(including the embassy, armed forces, NGOs and media), human rights defenders, and
women and girls whose lives and security are under great threat.
2. Additional refugee resettlement places for Afghan refugees are needed immediately in
Australia, as the Australian Government did in 2015 with 12,000 additional places for Syrian
and Iraqi refugees.
3. Australian aid to the region needs to increase as soon as possible to assist people who have
been displaced across borders and, wherever possible, support organisations still offering
assistance within Afghanistan. This is crucial as many people are now at risk from hunger and
lack of shelter due to their forced displacement.
4. Temporary visas of all Afghan citizens in Australia need to be extended, as the Government
did in May for citizens of Myanmar, to assure people they will not be at risk of imminent forced
return. As part of this extension, people whose asylum claims have been previously rejected
should be supported to submit new claims in the light of the changed circumstances in
Afghanistan.
5. Permanent protection is needed for the 4300 Afghans on temporary protection visas,
recognising that members of this group are unlikely to be able to return in safety for many
years to come and need the assurance that they can continue to live in Australia without the
constant fear of forced return.
6. Afghan Australians also need assistance, including people with temporary and permanent
protection visas, with urgent family reunion applications for relatives who are at particular risk,
as members of minorities targeted by the Taliban or people likely to be targeted because of
their connections to western nations. This should include giving priority to finalising family
reunion applications which have previously been lodged but are waiting on a decision from the
Department of Home Affairs.
7. The Australian Government find additional ways for wellbeing support to our Veteran
community, including returned AFP, NGO representatives and DFAT employees who have
spent time in Afghanistan.
8. Give thanks to the Australian Government for the actions that have been taken so far to
secure those people and bringing them from danger to safety.
9. Council requests the Australian Government to continue to advocate on the international stage
for the dignity and rights of all people to be respected as well as for the extension of freedoms
that would enable both peoples and nation states to live peacefully together.
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10. Advocates the positive changes that have occurred in Afghanistan, especially for women and
girls be recognised and maintained wherever possible.
11. Acknowledge the mental health and trauma of the Afghan people, to ensure health support is
made available for those that take refuge in Australia and ensure our Military service men and
women receive the health care services that allow them to return to quality life with their
families.
RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Gash) MIN21.603
That Council calls on the Prime Minister, The Hon Scott Morrison MP, asking for urgent action from
the Australian Government on the following:
1. To do everything possible to evacuate people at grave risk within Afghanistan. These include
those who worked for, or assisted, the Australian Government and Australian organisations
(including the embassy, armed forces, NGOs and media), human rights defenders, and
women and girls whose lives and security are under great threat.
2. Additional refugee resettlement places for Afghan refugees are needed immediately in
Australia, as the Australian Government did in 2015 with 12,000 additional places for Syrian
and Iraqi refugees.
3. Australian aid to the region needs to increase as soon as possible to assist people who have
been displaced across borders and, wherever possible, support organisations still offering
assistance within Afghanistan. This is crucial as many people are now at risk from hunger and
lack of shelter due to their forced displacement.
4. Temporary visas of all Afghan citizens in Australia need to be extended, as the Government
did in May for citizens of Myanmar, to assure people they will not be at risk of imminent forced
return. As part of this extension, people whose asylum claims have been previously rejected
should be supported to submit new claims in the light of the changed circumstances in
Afghanistan.
5. Permanent protection is needed for the 4300 Afghans on temporary protection visas,
recognising that members of this group are unlikely to be able to return in safety for many
years to come and need the assurance that they can continue to live in Australia without the
constant fear of forced return.
6. Afghan Australians also need assistance, including people with temporary and permanent
protection visas, with urgent family reunion applications for relatives who are at particular risk,
as members of minorities targeted by the Taliban or people likely to be targeted because of
their connections to western nations. This should include giving priority to finalising family
reunion applications which have previously been lodged but are waiting on a decision from the
Department of Home Affairs.
7. The Australian Government find additional ways for wellbeing support to our Veteran
community, including returned AFP, NGO representatives and DFAT employees who have
spent time in Afghanistan.
8. Give thanks to the Australian Government for the actions that have been taken so far to
secure those people and bringing them from danger to safety.
9. Council requests the Australian Government to continue to advocate on the international stage
for the dignity and rights of all people to be respected as well as for the extension of freedoms
that would enable both peoples and nation states to live peacefully together.
10. Advocates the positive changes that have occurred in Afghanistan, especially for women and
girls be recognised and maintained wherever possible.
11. Acknowledge the mental health and trauma of the Afghan people, to ensure health support is
made available for those that take refuge in Australia and ensure our Military service men and
women receive the health care services that allow them to return to quality life with their
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families.
CARRIED
Note: Clr Guile returned to the meeting, the time being 5.47pm.
DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
CL21.179 Notice of Motion - Millhouse Art Complex Milton
Lexie Meyer, representing Millhouse Art Society Inc - FOR
NOTICES OF MOTION / QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
CL21.175 Notice of Motion - Proposed Heritage Mapping Lot 263 HPERM Ref:
DP 755952 and Adjacent Crown Reserve D21/348589
Recommendation
That Council exclude Lot 263 DP 755952 and the adjacent Crown foreshore reserve as a heritage
item in the proposed amendment to the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan 2014.
Clr Gartner raised a Point of Order under section 15.2 of the Code of Meeting Practice against Clr
Pakes for making a disrespectful comment and asked him to withdraw the comment.
Clr Findley did not rule as a Point of Order and asked Councillors to continue the meeting
respectfully.
RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Pakes) MIN21.604
That Council exclude Lot 263 DP 755952 and the adjacent Crown foreshore reserve as a heritage
item in the proposed amendment to the Shoalhaven Local Environment Plan 2014.
FOR: Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Gartner, Clr Alldrick, Clr Guile, Clr
Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Proudfoot
AGAINST: Clr Digiglio and Clr Levett
CARRIED
CL21.176 Notice of Motion - Elimination of Biodiversity Offsets HPERM Ref:
from Employment Lands D21/356968
Recommendation
That Council:
1. Re-endorse its decision (MIN21.174) to pursue a deputation to the NSW Minister for the
Environment seeking to exempt zoned employment land from the NSW Government’s
biodiversity offsets scheme
2. Also include relevant commercial zoned land in the exemption request.
3. Receive a report on the response from the joint (Council and landowners) deputation to the
NSW Minister for the Environment.
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RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Guile) MIN21.605
That Council:
1. Re-endorse its decision (MIN21.174) to pursue a deputation to the NSW Minister for the
Environment seeking to exempt zoned employment land from the NSW Government’s
biodiversity offsets scheme
2. Also include relevant commercial zoned land in the exemption request.
3. Receive a report on the response from the joint (Council and landowners) deputation to the
NSW Minister for the Environment.
FOR: Clr Gash, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr
Proudfoot
AGAINST: Clr Findley, Clr Gartner, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick and Clr Levett
CARRIED
CL21.177 Notice of Motion - Footpath Construction - Plunkett HPERM Ref:
Street, Nowra and Other Pedestrian Access Issues D21/357684
Recommendation
That Council:
1. List as a high priority in its Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan funding for the construction of
approximately 350 metres of footpath along Plunkett Street in Nowra, east of the Princes
Highway.
2. Receive a report on options to provide a safe pedestrian link from East Nowra to the
Stocklands Shopping Centre and hold discussions with Stocklands about possible joint funding
of the project.
RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Wells) MIN21.606
That Council:
1. List as a high priority in its Draft 2022/23 Operational Plan funding for the construction of
approximately 350 metres of footpath along Plunkett Street in Nowra, east of the Princes
Highway.
2. Receive a report on options to provide a safe pedestrian link from East Nowra to the
Stocklands Shopping Centre and hold discussions with Stocklands about possible joint funding
of the project.
CARRIED
CL21.178 Notice of Motion - Proposed Acquisition of Land – HPERM Ref:
Meroo Street Bomaderry D21/358160
Recommendation
That Council enter into negotiations to acquire number 49 Meroo Street, Bomaderry, a lot known
as ‘Waratah Park’, being Lot B DP367157.
RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN21.607
That Council enter into negotiations to acquire number 49 Meroo Street, Bomaderry, a lot known
as ‘Waratah Park’, being Lot B DP367157.
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CARRIED
CL21.179 Notice of Motion - Millhouse Art Complex Milton HPERM Ref:
D21/361270
Recommendation
That:
1. Council makes every endeavour to finalise the consideration of the proposed building works in
the leased council premises to Millhouse Art in Milton asap.
2. Council provide assistance to the Executive Committee for Millhouse Art to ensure approved
building works are performed in a timely manner.
3. Council provide $1,900 to Millhouse Art Society from the Unallocated donations budget.
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Findley) MIN21.608
That:
1. Council makes every endeavour to finalise the consideration of the proposed building works in
the leased council premises to Millhouse Art in Milton asap.
2. Council provide assistance to the Executive Committee for Millhouse Art to ensure approved
building works are performed in a timely manner.
3. Council provide $1,900 to Millhouse Art Society from the Unallocated donations budget.
CARRIED
CL21.180 Question on Notice - Impact of IPCC Report released 9 HPERM Ref:
August 2021 D21/361187
Question
Will the CEO report to Council on how he plans to respond to the risk implications to the Council
and our LGA now that the IPCC has released its latest report. Some of the areas of risk are as
follows but are not limited to this list.
1. Bushfire risk.
2. Predicted sea level rise and risk to property and infrastructure.
3. Occupational health and safety risks for outdoor workers, especially in regards to
heatwaves and other climate extremes.
4. Health risks for residents, especially in regard to heatwaves and other climate extremes.
5. Predicted ocean warming risk to mariculture and marine tourist attractions.
6. Risks to tourist industry generally.
7. Increased costs of emergency responses, community support and infrastructure rebuilds
due to increased incidence of extreme weather.
Response
A report will be prepared for a future Development and Environment Committee Meeting – noting
also that that Council has previously resolved (MIN19.923) to “…inform the ARIC the need to
address climate change risk should be included as a key issue in the Committee’s audit plan” and
which has been actioned.
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Clr Pakes raised a Point of Order against the Mayor for allowing Clr Gartner to ask questions in
relation to the Question on Notice item.
The Mayor ruled against the Point of Order and allowed the question.
REPORT OF THE SHOALHAVEN ARTS BOARD - 22 JULY 2021
Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en bloc’.
AB21.20 Shoalhaven Regional Gallery - Strategic Plan 2020 - HPERM Ref:
Summary of Achievements D21/122528
RESOLVED* (Clr Gartner / Clr Findley) MIN21.609
That:
1. The report on the Shoalhaven Regional Gallery – Strategic Plan 2020 – Summary of
Achievements be received by the Shoalhaven Arts Board for information.
2. Arts Board members are consulted and given opportunity to provide feedback as part of the
planning and development of the new 2021-2025 Gallery Strategic Plan
3. The Shoalhaven Arts Board continue to champion the work of the Shoalhaven Regional
Gallery and the need for ongoing financial support.
4. Council include in the Strategic Plan 2021-2025 the development of a plan for a new regional
gallery.
CARRIED
AB21.24 Foundation Proposal HPERM Ref:
D21/235958
RESOLVED* (Clr Gartner / Clr Findley) MIN21.610
That Council:
1. Note the intention of the Shoalhaven Arts Board to continue to advocate the establishment of
the Shoalhaven Arts Foundation and doing so the Board will:
a. Urge Council to support funding the legal work necessary to develop a robust and
functioning constitution for a Shoalhaven arts foundation.
b. Consider a proposal that a new contemporary art gallery be the first major project to be
supported by an arts foundation, once established.
c. Contribute to the development of a “prospectus” for a leading-edge contemporary Art
Gallery.
2. Be attentive to the scope and scale of projects and programs that are able to be supported by
the Foundation to achieve cultural benefits for the community.
3. Establish a working party at the appropriate time to progress planning towards the
establishment of a new regional arts and cultural facility (art gallery), and the role that the
future Foundation will play in the articulation of that facility.
CARRIED
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REPORT OF THE BUSINESS & EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE - 18 AUGUST 2021
BE21.24 Economic Development Capital Projects - Maritime HPERM Ref:
Infrastructure D21/325293
Recommendation
That
1. The report of the Maritime Infrastructure Projects being undertaken by the Economic
Development Office be received for information.
2. The Business and Employment Development Committee recommends to Council:
a. That a strategy of establishing a Maritime Business Development Reserve to undertake
such Capital Development of Maritime Commercial Assets be implemented as part of
Council’s annual budget preparation.
b. That Council continues to develop maritime business opportunities to enhance
employment and Tourism Infrastructure Assets.
RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr Digiglio) MIN21.611
That:
1. The report of the Maritime Infrastructure Projects being undertaken by the Economic
Development Office be received for information.
2. The Business and Employment Development Committee recommends to Council:
a. That a strategy of establishing a Maritime Business Development Reserve to undertake
such Capital Development of Maritime Commercial Assets be implemented as part of
Council’s annual budget preparation.
b. That Council continues to develop maritime business opportunities to enhance
employment and Tourism Infrastructure Assets.
CARRIED
REPORTS
CL21.183 DPOP 2020-21 - Quarterly Performance & Budget Report HPERM Ref:
(April - June) D21/273147
Recommendation
That Council:
1. Receive the June Quarterly Performance Report on the 2017-2022 Delivery Program and
2020-2021 Operational Plan and publish on Council’s website.
2. Receive the June 2021 Quarterly Budget Review Report.
3. Adopt the Revotes (Uncommitted), as recommended in the June 2021 Quarterly Budget
Review Document.
4. Extend the application of the Local Preference Policy – 12 Month Temporary Amendment to
31 March 2022 in line with the end of the pandemic period as defined by the current Section
10.17, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT 1979: COVID-19 Pandemic -
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Ministerial Orders (2021).
Note: Clr Guile left the meeting at 7.18pm.
RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN21.612
That Council:
1. Receive the June Quarterly Performance Report on the 2017-2022 Delivery Program and
2020-2021 Operational Plan and publish on Council’s website.
2. Receive the June 2021 Quarterly Budget Review Report.
3. Adopt the Revotes (Uncommitted), as recommended in the June 2021 Quarterly Budget
Review Document.
4. Extend the application of the Local Preference Policy – 12 Month Temporary Amendment to
31 March 2022 in line with the end of the pandemic period as defined by the current Section
10.17, ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT 1979: COVID-19 Pandemic -
Ministerial Orders (2021).
5. Receive a report back on the status of the following items listed in the uncommitted revotes:
a. Urgent safety upgrades and works at the Orient Point Preschool from Preschools
Programmed Work.
b. Reimbursement of $20,000 to the Culburra Beach Tennis Club Committee for fencing.
CARRIED
CL21.184 Investment Report - July 2021 HPERM Ref:
D21/357945
Recommendation
That
1. The report of the Chief Executive Officer (City Performance) on the Record of Investments for
the period to 31 July 2021 be received for information.
2. Council note that Council’s Investment Portfolio returned 1.17% per annum for the month of
July 2021, exceeding the benchmark AusBond Bank Bill Index (0.03% pa) by 114 basis points
(1.13%).
RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Gartner) MIN21.613
That:
1. The report of the Chief Executive Officer (City Performance) on the Record of Investments for
the period to 31 July 2021 be received for information.
2. Council note that Council’s Investment Portfolio returned 1.17% per annum for the month of
July 2021, exceeding the benchmark AusBond Bank Bill Index (0.03% pa) by 114 basis points
(1.13%).
CARRIED
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CL21.185 Proposed Submission - NSW Government Regional HPERM Ref:
Road Transfer & Reclassification Review D21/351873
Recommendation
That Council:
1. Note that in February 2019, the NSW Government announced the initiation of a Road
Classification Review to ensure the road classification framework is still fit for purpose and that
roads across NSW are appropriately classified.
2. Note also that in February 2019, the Government announced that up to 15,000 kilometres of
council-owned roads would be returned to State management as part of a broader package of
support for local councils to better manage and maintain the rural road network. This review is
still in progress.
3. Endorse the intent in the draft submission to the Regional Road Transfer and Road
Classification Review, which makes the case to transfer all of the Regional Roads within the
Shoalhaven City Council LGA (approximately 171km) to the care, control and thus funding of
the NSW State Government given the State’s objective to better manage and maintain the
rural road network.
4. Authorise the CEO (Director City Services) to finalise the list of roads and thus the submis sion
and lodge it accordingly.
RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Wells) MIN21.614
That Council:
1. Note that in February 2019, the NSW Government announced the initiation of a Road
Classification Review to ensure the road classification framework is still fit for purpose and that
roads across NSW are appropriately classified.
2. Note also that in February 2019, the Government announced that up to 15,000 kilometres of
council-owned roads would be returned to State management as part of a broader package of
support for local councils to better manage and maintain the rural road network. This review is
still in progress.
3. Endorse the intent in the draft submission to the Regional Road Transfer and Road
Classification Review, which makes the case to transfer all of the Regional Roads within the
Shoalhaven City Council LGA (approximately 171km) to the care, control and thus funding of
the NSW State Government given the State’s objective to better manage and maintain the
rural road network.
4. Authorise the CEO (Director City Services) to finalise the list of roads and thus the submission
and lodge it accordingly.
CARRIED
There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 7.43pm.
Clr Findley
CHAIRPERSON
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