2015-03-03 Infrastructure & Services Committee Agenda

INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   3 MARCH 2015




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INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                            3 MARCH 2015

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 Centre for Ceramic Excellence
 The CCE proposal is probably the most visionary of all of the community proposals. However,
 as a stand-alone proposal, its focus is singular on ceramics and on its vision for the Centre.
 The proposers have quickly established their not for profit status as an association as a result
 of the CBFAC review process.
 Nonetheless, it maximises use of the existing pottery facilities, aligns well with state
 government policy and potential partnerships with educational institutions and would merit
 some financial investment to establish its viability.
 The CCE proposal could be accommodated in funding for the Community Managed Model to
 obtain grants to establish an initial artist in residency, subsequent arts programs and
 resources to establish partnerships with educational institutions.

 Interpretation Centre
 This proposal has gained support from some community members and the proposers have to
 their credit, quickly formed a working group. However, support of the Biosphere organisation,
 has not yet been established, which is a key factor in progressing the Centre.
 The costs involved with an interpretation centre are likely to be significant. The experience of
 other councils with similar interpretation centres has shown that there are significant ongoing
 costs associated with managing and maintaining these centres.
 Compared with other proposals, this option is less well aligned with local community values
 and with community preferences for an arts focus for the CBFAC. Other proposals, such as the
 community managed model and the one tenant U3A model are more strongly positioned for
 immediate implementation and demonstration of on the ground programming outcomes.

 Council Managed Model
 Existing costs of staffing would need to continue. Assuming the limitations of the current
 financial climate for Council, no additional initiatives would be introduced to the CBFAC and
 programming would reflect the status quo.
 The Council managed model has significant limitations in meeting community needs for
 extended hours and activities due to the staffing costs involved.
 Additional investment of staff resources is likely to be required if greater community
 involvement in the CBFAC is a priority.
 Other options better meet community aspirations and expectations and are likely to be more
 sustainable.

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