Contracts for the sale of the Timbertown Heritage Theme Park at Wauchope were exchanged late last week and are expected to be settled on the 1st June.
The decision by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to sell the park followed lengthy community consultation and now ensures the future of the theme park.
Council Administrator, Garry Payne said, “Council negotiated a sale price of $1.575 million which was the best price possible in the current economic climate.
“The sale means the annual operating cost incurred by Council is avoided, as well as Council not having to spend millions of dollars upgrading the park.
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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is to review the number of councillor positions to see if there is broad support for a reduction prior to the general Local Government elections in September 2012.
The move is part of an overall rolling policy and procedural review to ensure that the newly elected Council has a solid and structured platform of governance in place.
Council Administrator, Garry Payne said, “One issue that I am sure will meet with a great deal of community interest is the number of Councillors on Council.
“For a long time now I have watched Councils with a smaller number of elected representatives and I believe they work well together and deliver better outcomes for their communities.
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The Mayors and General Mangers from councils between the Great Lakes and Coffs Harbour meet in Port Macquarie today to discuss a range of Local Government issues including the future of rate pegging and beach erosion.
The meeting being held at the Glasshouse is part of the Mid North Coast Group of Councils (MIDGOC) quarterly meetings program.
One of the key topics for discussion is the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) draft report recommending changes to the way Local Government rates are regulated.
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Sitting around a futures café imaging life in the Hastings in 21 years time is just one of the techniques being used to motivate participants at today’s 2030 Community Forum.
More than 120 residents from all over the Hastings volunteered to be part of the Forum and give Council an insight into their expectations for the long-term future of the Hastings.
Administrator Garry Payne welcomed participants. He said that traditionally Council’s would develop the plan and put it on exhibition for the public to comment on. One of the strong messages to come out of the community survey was that the residents here wanted more input into decision making and planning.
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