This CLP is currently rejected by Council for the following reasons, noting that the Project Leader is challenging the decision and seeking a review of the quoted reasons for rejection.
18/02/26 -“Thank you for submitting the community-led project idea to install seating at the headland at Gannet Beach. Council understands the time and effort that has gone into developing the project. Unfortunately, I am writing to inform you that Council is unable to support the project.
The primary reason for this decision is that the proposal does not comply with legislative requirements. The land is classified as Community Land and categorised as Natural Area, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). Natural area land must be managed in accordance with the objectives set out in the Act — namely, to maintain the natural state of the area. Natural Areas are generally managed to conserve and restore native vegetation and to minimise human-caused disturbance. In this case, it is considered that the proposed works do not meet these objectives.
A secondary reason for the decision is that the site is not considered suitable for this type of development. Factors include the sharp bend in the road, limited parking, and absence of supporting facilities (such as bins and toilets). Given the nature of the site, installation of such infrastructure is likely to be difficult and expensive.
Additionally, the proposal has not been fully supported by community. There have been some objections received by Council to proposed developments at the site for a variety of social and environmental reasons.”
A Community-Led Project has been submitted for Seating at Gannet Beach South. Details as follows.
Project Justification: Please tell us what your project involves. What is included in the scope of your project?
The project will deliver nine (9) seats on Gannet Point Headland. These seats will be 2×0.5×0.5 sandstone blocks topped with composite wood panelling suited to the high salt corrosion environment.
Please outline the project’s goals & objectives.
The goal of the project is to provide seating for the local community and visitors to our coastal villages to enable them to sit, rest, admire and enjoy the many wonders of our beautiful coastline as well as connect with other community members and visitors in conversation. They may often also be used by walkers of our coastline including the many school groups who walk our area as a rest stop on their journey.
Please list key stakeholders
Key stakeholders will include but not be limited to local residents within our villages, holiday makers, ANU users, Shared Path users, elderly people, people with limited mobility, school groups who walk our area, walkers who often walk our coastlines, and anyone from the general public.
Provide a project rationale or pitch, describing the project’s benefits to the community.
The project will benefit the community in many ways. It will provide a welcoming and inclusive area for all community members and visitors to sit and communicate with each other. They will be able to admire our beautiful coastline and its sea life, such as the migration of whales and the playfulness of the dolphins. The project will provide a crucial seating area for the elderly as well as those with mobility issues. The seating will improve and enable social connections enhancing community spirits.
251221 Combined Gannet Seating Projects Website