2014-08-25 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      25 AUGUST 2014


Only 3 sites have some potential, though none meet all the criteria to achieve “RV Friendly Town”
status. All 3 sites are Council freehold land with varying existing or proposed use arrangements.
Each site has its advantages and disadvantages as summarised below.

Figure A – Location of 3 Sites with potential




 70 Carpenters Road (future industrial subdivision) – total 11ha approx.
 Advantage                               Disadvantage
  Flood free                            1.6km (30 min) walk to town centre.
  Very large site with ample room  Higher cost to establish – e.g. complete the planned road
     to drive through and turn around       access via Jarrah St (involves culvert crossing); internal
  Accommodates “big rigs”                 road/s; water supply; some site levelling etc.
  Firm ground                           The site is slightly isolated and not visible from any passing
  Good amenity i.e. rural outlook         traffic or adjoining businesses which may raise security
     adjacent to a creek.                   concerns for some users (or may make it more attractive for
  The site is within the town limit       other users)
  No demand for industrial land
     within Cooroy at present so
     would put the site to good use
  Scalable       if   scheme        is
     successful and greater space is
     needed.
 25 Jarrah Street (existing 3 lot industrial subdivision) – 4,000m2 approx.
 Advantage                               Disadvantage
  Flood free                            1.5km walk to town centre
  Level                                 Amenity issues e.g. infrequent odours from sewerage
  Good access                             treatment plant (subject to wind direction) and adjoining
  Town water/sewer available              industrial uses.
  The site is within the town limit     Small size - estimate could accommodate up to 20 vehicles
  No demand for industrial land at        Class “A” & “B” Motorhomes up to maximum of 12.5m (no big
     present so would put the site to       rigs)
     good use                             Not drive through




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