2023-02-16 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                      16 FEBRUARY 2023


11.   PUBLIC QUESTION TIME


      1.   BRIAN O’CONNOR
           Question 1
           In 2018 Noosa Council released its Sport and Active Recreation Plan and committed to
           complete master plans for five locations, including the Pomona Showgrounds. Four of
           the five master plans have been completed and are being implemented. The Pomona
           project is yet to start. In an email to me dated 9 July 2021, the council’s Community
           Development Manager, Ms Alison Hamblin, wrote: “In terms of the Pomona
           Showgrounds, we are committed to the three-to-five-year timeframe for a master plan
           over this site." Five years on from 2018 brings us to 2023. My question is this: “Can the
           people of Pomona expect Noosa Council to engage with them on preparation of a
           Pomona Showgrounds Master Plan in 2023-24?”

           Response provided by Kerri Contini, Director Community Services
           Pomona Showgrounds are freehold land, owned by Noosa Agricultural, Horticultural and
           Industrial Society, also known as Noosa Show Society. As freehold land, it is therefore
           up to the owner, Noosa Show Society, as to if or when a master plan is developed. The
           Show Society have been going through some transitions and have not indicated a wish
           to undertake a master plan at this time so it is not planned for 2023/24. Council will be
           happy to discuss a potential master plan with the Show Society if and when they are
           ready, as an overall master plan will help plan for the sporting and recreation needs of
           the Pomona community into the future and ensure that maximum community benefit can
           be gained from this important site.




12.   NEXT MEETING
      The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 16 March 2023 at the Council Chambers, 9 Pelican
      Street, Tewantin commencing at 5pm.




13.   MEETING CLOSURE

      The meeting closed at 5.23pm.




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