2015-03-31 Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   31 MARCH 2015


It is apparent from this research that, as represented verbally by Max Watterson, an effort has
been made to theme the streets in this subdivision with names associated with milling in the
area, although the rationale for the choice of names is not obvious. The omission of the Fenwick
name is a significant omission.
In as much as the names above extend beyond the scope of Mill Place, it is also important to
note that another mill operated in Cooroy (in the vicinity of the Bowls Club) owned by Clugston
and Ireland. These names have not been recognized with a place-naming in Cooroy. Further
research would likely reveal numerous other names associated with timber-milling in the Cooroy
district.

Parks
There are two parks in the Estate. One of these parks is in the already developed stages of the
Estate, between Stage 1 and 3, and crosses Straker Drive. This public use land was handed
over to Noosa Council in 2008. Mark Lewis, Coordinator Engineering, Infrastructure and
Planning indicates that no names for this park were proposed on the survey plan of the sub-
division. Kent Madders (Developer, WM Projects) has verbally given his approval to Council
choosing the name for this park and for it to be named Fenwick Park.

Options
In terms of an asset to be named in recognition of the Fenwick Family, two options have been
presented by this investigation:
1.    Apply to rename one of the as yet undeveloped streets in the Greenwood Grove Estate
2.    Name the park in the already developed stages of Greenwood Grove for the Fenwick
      family.
Option 2 is the preferred option and internal stakeholders support naming this park Fenwick Park.

Associated Issue

In the course of this research and as noted above, it has been identified that the spelling of one
of the streets, Blanfords Court, in the Greenwood Grove Estate is erroneous. It is believed that
this street-naming is intended to honour the Blandford family who were partners in the Mill in the
1920s and 1930s. It is the recommendation of this report that The Project Officer Planning and
Infrastructure investigate the re-naming of the street to reflect the correct spelling of this family’s
name. The allotments on this street have already been sold and houses built that are presently
lived in. A re-naming of the street would require community consultation and the agreement of at
least one-half of the residents.

Finance & Risk
Funding in the amount of $805.00 would be required for fabrication and installation of a sign, to
be funded by Infrastructure Services.
Additional funding would be required for development and installation of an interpretive panel at
Mill Place, which is the subject of a 2015-16 Budget Initiative against the Heritage Levy. Two
options have been provided at a cost of $3,732 (extra-large) and $2,300 (large) for graphic
design and fabrication. There would be an additional cost for research and writing. It is
recommended that funding for this be allocated from the Heritage Levy.
Ongoing cost would be minimal. Risk is also minimal.




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