Minutes of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee

 

 

Meeting Date:     Monday, 27 February 2023

Location:             Email Meeting

 

 

The following members participated in the Email Meeting:

 

Mr James Caldwell - Chairperson

Clr Serena Copley

Clr Matthew Norris

Clr Patricia White

Ms Jo Gash

Mr Scott Baxter

Mr Brendan Goddard

Mr Jason Cox

 

 

Apologies / Leave of Absence

 

Nil

 

 

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

 

That the Minutes of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee held on Tuesday 9 January 2023 be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Declarations of Interest

 

Nil

 

 

 

Reports

 

CBD23.2    Committee Actions Report for Ongoing / Completed Items

HPERM Ref: D23/10439

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the:

1.    Outstanding/Ongoing Action Report be received for information.

2.    Following completed item in the Action List attached to the report be removed from the listing:

a.    Item CBD22..46 - Request Update - Riverfront Precinct Project – Quarterly

CARRIED

 

 

CBD23.3    Standing Report - Project Update - January 2023

HPERM Ref: D23/21516

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee note the update provided on the nominated projects within the Nowra CBD.

CARRIED

 

 

CBD23.4    Standing Report - Budget Update - January 2023

HPERM Ref: D23/21518

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee notes the following points for information:

1.    That $21,760 has been spent since the last meeting of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee budget update.

2.    The total year-to-date spend for the 2022/2023 financial year is $390,445 of the available budget of $1,898,594.

3.    A summary of expenditure is provided in the Attachment to this report.

CARRIED

 

 

CBD23.6    Jelly Bean Park - Seats and Bicycle Racks

HPERM Ref: D23/8328

Recommendation

That Council investigate options to increase the number of seats and bicycle racks in Jelly Bean Park.

 

REcommendation (By consent)

That Council investigate options to increase the number of seats and bicycle racks in Jelly Bean Park.

CARRIED

 

 

CBD23.7    Taxi Rank - Junction Street - (near) Subway

HPERM Ref: D23/8761

Recommendation

That in relation to relocating the Nowra CBD Taxi rank locations:

1.    The CEO (Director City Services) investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on the following:

a.    Kinghorne Street near Coles/Aldi; and

b.    Near Telstra building, Stewart Place Bus Terminal.

2.    The report include:

a.    Feasibility of the project

b.    Funding options for investigation and design

c.    Funding options for construction

 

REcommendation (By consent)

That in relation to relocating the Nowra CBD Taxi rank locations:

1.    The CEO (Director City Services) investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on the following:

a.    Kinghorne Street near Coles/Aldi; and

b.    Near Telstra building, Stewart Place Bus Terminal.

2.    The report include:

a.    Feasibility of the project

b.    Funding options for investigation and design

c.    Funding options for construction

CARRIED

 

 

CBD23.8    Egans Lane Amenities

HPERM Ref: D23/8788

Recommendation

That in relation to the amenities at Jelly Bean Park (Egans Lane), the CEO (Director City Services) investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on the following:

1.    Feasibility of the project

2.    Funding options for investigation and design

3.    Funding options for construction

 

REcommendation (By consent)

That in relation to the amenities at Jelly Bean Park (Egans Lane), the CEO (Director City Services) investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on the following:

1.    Feasibility of the project

2.    Funding options for investigation and design

3.    Funding options for construction

CARRIED

 

 

CBD23.9    Electric Vehicle Parking Stations

HPERM Ref: D23/8837

Recommendation

That in relation to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Nowra CBD, the CEO (Director City Services) investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on the following:

1.    Councils Policy position on Electric Vehicle charging stations and how it relates to the Nowra CBD

2.    Options available to engage with Electric Vehicle charging station providers

 

REcommendation (By consent)

That in relation to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Nowra CBD, the CEO (Director City Services) investigate and report back to the Committee targeting the May 2023 meeting on the following:

1.    Councils Policy position on Electric Vehicle charging stations and how it relates to the Nowra CBD

2.    Options available to engage with Electric Vehicle charging station providers

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

Mr James Caldwell

CHAIRPERSON