First CWG meeting held 9th February - Update

The first Community Working Group meeting was held on 9th February, 2022. There are 10 members from the community who are on the committee and working with council and their consultants, it was a very positive meeting.

  • The first meeting included getting to know each other of the committee members who are all very passionate about the community.

  • Council shared the proposed timeline and the areas for the project which is available on the website https://shape.lakemac.com.au/chb. The concept plan is currently behind target and we are awaiting advice on when this will be available.

  • The committee discussed the key items that need the greatest improvements which included

    • Safety of road ways/parking

    • Surf club upgrade

    • Community Facility

    • Parks for children

    • All recreational facilities to be within the heritage area so will need to have approval from the Heritage Office

  • Council provided feedback on the initial consultation outcomes and that 10 other groups have been consulted, consultation includes, surf club, developers on land parcels, national parks and wild life, CHB Progress Association, and others

  • Council have indicated that the input and feedback they have received from all sources is very consistent with their thinking on what is required

  • The next meeting isn’t scheduled until April, when the CWG will assist Council in incorporating feedback from the first concept plan into the Master Plan (see timeline at above link)

 

Will keep the community up to date as more information becomes available.

 

The committee is comprised of the following:

1 x Surf Club & Board Riders

2 x The Bay

3 x Middle Camp

3 x Moonee

1 x TBA

Catherine Hill Bay Community Alliance Inc