2014-08-25 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    25 AUGUST 2014


2.    Council freehold land Nos. 1, 3 & 9 Maple Street (opposite the Cooroy library) which was
      set up by Sunshine Coast Council for day time overflow parking for larger vehicles. The
      site has been improved but is not suitable for use during periods of extended wet weather
      or after flooding although placement of suitable hard standing materials could improve the
      situation. There is a boom gate in place and signage with parking restricted to daylight
      hours and a fee payable if security is required to open the gate for left vehicles. It is
      understood that the use of this area was supported by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce
      but not by the Cooroy Lower Mill Board. However, it is Council freehold land and
      considered worthwhile revisiting at least as an interim facility until more formalised
      arrangements can be identified and established.
3.    Unused railway land to the south of the current railway carpark off Elm Street (currently not
      on QR surplus land register, and commercial arrangements apply to any use
      arrangements).
4.    Street frontage of Apex Park, Maple St Cooroy.
5.    Street frontage of Tennis Courts, Mary River Rd, Cooroy.

In summary, there currently appears to be limited low cost opportunities to provide dedicated RV
or long vehicle parking close to the town centre other than using on road, unmarked areas in
adjacent residential streets.

It is recommended that there be a further review of possible options as part of the future capital
works planning considerations and in the meantime the use of the site opposite Cooroy Library
be re-assessed.


6.    PROJECT FEASIBILITY

The main objective of the project is seen to be an “economic” driver for the area with Cooroy a
direct beneficiary and other localities within the area receiving a spin off from travellers accessing
tourism and other services. There is also potential for modest revenue however, a full feasibility
assessment needs to be undertaken having regard to cost recovery, full cost pricing and
competitive neutrality requirements.

Elements that need to be taken into account include:

 One-Off                                             Ongoing
  Development costs (application fees; costs for    Return on land value (freehold)
    establishment of a dump point, day parking,       Periodic ground maintenance (e.g. regular
    signage etc.)                                       mowing – Council currently do rear section of
  Cost of signage (Directional; User Information      grounds and car club do the balance with no
    at the Overnight Stay Area and Dump Point;          Council assistance; ground reinstatement if
    parking signs)                                      surface suffers damage due to wet
                                                        weather/flooding; repairs to the dump point and
                                                        turnaround areas)
                                                      Cleaning & servicing of dump point (pump out
                                                        or ongoing Unity Water charges)
                                                      Cost of potable water
                                                      Site management arrangements (caretaker or
                                                        other alternatives)
                                                      Advertising (web presence etc.)
                                                      Cash handling and payment arrangements
                                                        (including option for on line capability)




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