Introducing a new Director and securing land for Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme were just some of the items discussed at the Ordinary Meeting of Kempsey Shire Council on Tuesday 18 October.
Hello to the new Director of Operations and Planning
Michael Jackson started at Council on Monday 17 October. Mr Jackson has over 25 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, most recently at Penrith City Council. His skill set as an architect, project manager and strategic leader will be a valuable addition to Council.
Securing the site for the Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme
After valuable discussion around benefits to residents and confirmation of no objections from Department of Planning and Environment, Council resolved to acquire land on Fishermans Reach Road for the Stuarts Point Sewerage Scheme.
The business paper Councillors considered outlined the four-year process that has been undertaken involving due diligence and negotiations with First Nations people.
Councillors commended staff on the progression of the project, noting the technology advancements and treatment process improvements mean residents of Stuarts Point, Grassy Head and Fishermans Reach can be assured the scheme will eliminate odours and water quality issues associated with the current on-site sewerage management systems.
Council will now provide an application to the Minister and Governor to secure the land and then classify this as operational land before continuing their commitment to delivering the sewerage scheme.
Giddy up for Kempsey Cup and Kempsey Show
Council agreed to submit applications to the Minister to declare the 2023 Kempsey Cup and Kempsey Show as part-day events.
If the applications are approved by the Minister, the dates for next year’s events are:
- The Kempsey Show – Wednesday, 19 April 2023
- The Kempsey Cup – Friday, 10 November 2023
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