Call for Community Reference Group Applications
22 June 2018
City of Mount Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee encourages interested people to apply to be part of the Mount Gambier Regional Sport and Recreation Centre Community Reference Group. The Community Reference Group will play an important role in representing the community by providing input into the design, functionality and operations of the proposed $40million centre.
The City of Mount Gambier seeks applications from members of the Limestone Coast community interested in becoming a member of the Mount Gambier Regional Sport and Recreation Centre Community Reference Group.
The Community Reference Group will play an important role in representing the community by providing input into the design, functionality and operations of the proposed $40million centre to ensure current and future needs of potential users are considered prior to the commencement of construction.
Council seeks individuals to represent local schools, swim clubs, allied health care providers, retirement/residential care facilities, child care providers, community youth groups, sporting/recreation club representatives and other community groups.
“If you have appropriate experience and knowledge and want to have your say on this proposed community facility, now is your chance. Applications close 5:00pm, Thursday 5 July 2018,” City of Mount Gambier Mayor Andrew Lee said.
“This group follows the great work of the Community Engagement Steering Committee comprised of local sporting groups and other stakeholders. These groups and stakeholders certainly still have a place at the table as discussions about the project continue and are encouraged to apply.”
If you are interested in being involved in the Community Reference Group or would like more information visit www.haveyoursaymountgambier.co... or contact City of Mount Gambier Strategic Project Officer Danielle Leckie (08) 8721 2555.
Planning for the proposed major project continues following receipt of a community petition signed by 10,000 people in favour of the centre and Council’s submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for $20million under the Federal Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) in late April 2018.
“Council has formed a Regional Sport and Recreation Centre Committee comprised of Cr Ian Von Stanke, Cr Hanna Persello, Cr Frank Morello and Cr Sonya Mezinec to provide advice to assist Council in decision making on matters associated with the development of the centre. In addition, Councillors and staff have explored other recreational centres in Adelaide and the Barossa to learn from other Council’s experiences with projects of this kind,” Mayor Lee said.
“Council also sought and received 21 initial Expressions of Interest from architectural companies this month to undertake the intermediate architectural designs and plans for the centre in a two stage process, with those shortlisted to tender for the works.”
Media contact: For further information please contact City of Mount Gambier Media and Communications Coordinator Sharny McLean on 8721 2401 or smclean@mountgambier.sa.gov.au