Emergency Services Precinct to be based at Grafton Regional Airport
Council resolved to advise the NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner that Grafton Regional Airport is the preferred site for the new Emergency Services Precinct.
The NSW Government has invested $8.5 million toward the construction of a co-located Emergency Operations Centre and Fire Control Centre to be built in Grafton as part of a $71.5 million investment across the state.
Hawthorne Rodeo Park Masterplan
Councillors will attend an onsite inspection and further discuss user group concerns at a workshop prior to considering the Hawthorne Rodeo Park Masterplan at the next Council meeting on 25 October.
The masterplan includes upgraded facilities, additional stables, camping areas, spectator seating and lighting at the South Grafton venue. It was presented for adoption at this month’s meeting, but was deferred in a unanimous decision following a motion from Cr Debrah Novak.
User groups will be invited to attend the onsite inspection with the councillors.
Ulmarra sewer options to be investigated
Cr Steve Pickering’s motion to investigate options for sewering Ulmarra received unanimous support.
The decision comes after a survey was sent to 209 to determine if they would like Council to examine options to sewer the Ulmarra village.
Up to $100,000 from the Sewer Fund Reserve will be allocated to undertake the study. It will involve engaging a suitable qualified independent contractor to carry out investigation of all options for sewering Ulmarra, including existing sites, potential new sites and possible site specific units to facilitate water reuse options and any other innovative options not already considered .
December meeting brought forward
The final Ordinary Council Meeting for 2022 will be held at Maclean Council Chambers on Tuesday 13 December, and the Pre-Briefing Councillor Workshop on Friday 9 December..
Council meetings are normally held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. However, due to Tuesday 27 December conflicting with the Council office shut down period (23 Dec – 2 Jan) the meeting dates have been brought forward.