Council decision September 2023

At the Council meeting on 19 September 2023, Council considered the outcome of the community consultation on changing the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) for Sportsgrounds to include Frank Smith Park Oval, presented in the Community Engagement Feedback Report.

A summary of all survey results has been included in the Council Report.

After considering the community engagement feedback and the other information contained in the Council Report, Council resolved, in accordance with Section 198 of the Local Government Act 1999, to amend the Community Land Management Plan (CLMP) for Sportsgrounds to include the subject portion of land known as Frank Smith Park Oval.

Amending the Sportsground CLMP category will allow continued use of Frank Smith Park Oval for organised sport, however based on community engagement feedback this will be available for low impact sport only and managed by licences between Council and the sporting associations and schools requesting access to the oval. Licence agreements or permits pertaining to the oval will encompass conditions, including usage schedules, gate access and traffic management. Traffic and car parking, along with oval condition will continue to be monitored over time if and when increase use is approved.

The 19 September 2023 Council Meeting Minutes are available here.