Merriwa / Kaluna Parks Masterplan Variation

At the Council meeting held on Tuesday 20 March 2012, Council resolved as follows:

That:

1. Notwithstanding the resolution at the February Council Meeting deferring a decision on a compromise plan for Merriwa Park to a Special Council Meeting, this matter be brought forward and dealt with at this meeting in the public interest and the need to act expeditiously.

2. Council not proceed with the compromise plan for Merriwa Park and withdraw the existing application to the Minister under Section 17e of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act for the use of reserve land for car parking.

3. In the light of submissions received, that a full review of the Merriwa and Kaluna Parks Master Plan be undertaken, including how to address:

  • Access for disabled;
  • Car parking requirements;
  • Access to Soundshell and Kaluna Park;
  • Future use of redundant tennis courts; and
  • Opportunities for improvement.

4. An Expression of Interest process be developed to form a working party based on an appropriate skills/interest group matrix to undertake a review of the Merriwa and Kaluna Parks Master Plan.

5. All submitters be advised accordingly.

6. The Merriwa and Kaluna Parks Master Plan review be incorporated into the draft Council Plan.

Carried

Public submissions

The public submission process is now closed. 

View copies of the public submissions related to the Merriwa / Kaluna Parks Masterplan Variation.

Thank you to everyone who made a submission.