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In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Lot 8 DP 113273 situated at 6 Gowrie Avenue Nelson Bay |
|---|---|
| Lessee: | Karingal Pre-School ABN: 54 308 419 091 |
| Term: | 1 year licence |
| Purpose: | Pre-school educational activities |
| Council Reference: | PSC2005-3896 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 427.3 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
n accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Lot 45 DP 264023 situated at 21 Kingston Road Heatherbrea |
|---|---|
| Lessee: | Hunter River High School |
| Term: | 2 year licence |
| Purpose: | Agricultural and Education Purposes by Hunter River High School |
| Council Reference: | PSC2005-5545 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 389.4 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Being part Lot 116 DP 1104344, Lot 9 Sec DP 939306 and part Lot 2 DP 44992 situated at Kangaroo Street Raymond Terrace |
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| Lessee: | Raymond Terrace & District Tennis Club Inc. ABN: 87 854 250 057 |
| Term: | 2 year licence |
| Purpose: | Tennis club Activities (including care, management and control of premises) |
| Council Reference: | PSC2008-9367 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 338.9 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Part of reserve being Lot 389 DP 1142139 known as Mallabula Community Centre |
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| Lessee: | Port Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services Incorporated ABN: 65 991 563 199 |
| Term: | 1 year licence |
| Purpose: | Licence of office space |
| Council Reference: | PSC2020-04474-003 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 449 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Lot 5 – 10 Sec. G DP 939306 (14E, 14D, 14C, 14B, 14A & 14 situated at Port Stephens Street Raymond Terrace |
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| Lessee: | Port Stephens Netball Association Inc. ABN: 16 744 377 876 |
| Term: | 2 year licence |
| Purpose: | Netball Club Activities |
| Council Reference: | PSC2008-9379 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 539.5 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
Council at its meeting of 14 May 2024, resolved to place the Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy (PSC2017-00739) on public exhibition:
The policy is available for viewing from Council’s website at www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email) with the General Manager up until Friday 14 June 2024 at 5pm.
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which can be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.
Council at its meeting of 14 May 2024, resolved to place the Revised Council Related Planning Matters Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing below or for inquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255:
The policy will be on exhibition from 15 May 2024 to 12 June 2024.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au) to the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 12 June 2024 quoting file number PSC2013-00406-0073
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which can be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.
Council at its meeting of 14 May 2024, resolved to place the Revised Exceptions to Development Standards Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing below or for inquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255:
The policy will be on exhibition from 15 May 2024 to 12 June 2024.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au) to the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 12 June 2024 quoting file number PSC2013-00406-0072
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which can be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.
Council at its meeting of 23 April 2024, resolved to place the following policy on public exhibition:
- Asbestos Management Policy (PDF 600 KB)
The policy is available for viewing at Council's Administration Building in Raymond Terrace, libraries, and website at www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au or for inquiries telephone Council at 4988 0255.
Submissions in relation to the policy listed above are invited and can be lodged, in writing, with the General Manager up until Monday 24 May 2024.
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which can be sent via email and is less than 10 MB in size.
This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Being part Lot 100 DP 822 101 situated at 10 Brandon St Seaham |
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| Lessee: | Seaham Pre-School ABN: 90 129 607 012 |
| Term: | 1 year licence |
| Purpose: | For the purpose of a playground area and part of the preschools aerated water treatment system |
| Council Reference: | PSC2011-00395, PSC2005-3917 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 407.7 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
In accordance with Section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993; Port Stephens Council proposes to enter into a licence of Community Land as outlined below:
| Community Land: | Rotary Club of Raymond Inc. ABN: 91 499 120 814 |
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| Lessee: | Seaham Pre-School ABN: 90 129 607 012 |
| Term: | 1 year licence |
| Purpose: | Shipping container for storage |
| Council Reference: | PSC2021-01586 |
- Download the proposed licence of Community land (PDF 418 KB)
Written submissions concerning the proposal can be made to Council by 5.00 pm on Sunday 16 June 2024.
Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager, Port Stephens Council, PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace 2324 or emailed to council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Previous submissions are still valid and need not be resubmitted.
Enquiries should be directed to Councils Community Contracts Section via email to communitycontracts@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or on 02 4988 0592.
Council at its meeting of 23 April 2024, resolved to place the Community Sport Equitable Access and Usage Policy on public exhibition.
The revised policy is available for viewing below or for enquiries telephone Council on 4988 0255:
The policy will be on exhibition from 24 April 2024 to 21 May 2024.
Submissions are invited and can be lodged, in writing (including email council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au) to the General Manager up until 5.00pm on 21 May 2024 quoting file number PSC2020-00071
Please note, submissions may be made in any format, which is able to be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.
This may include a video file or audio voice recording in addition to more traditional written format.
At its meeting on 23 April 2024, Council resolved to place the Lakeside Sports Complex Masterplan on public exhibition.
The draft Lakeside Sports Complex Masterplan will be on public exhibition from Wednesday 24 April 2024 to 5pm Tuesday 21 May 2024 at:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
- Council’s website see downloads below
Attachments:
Submissions:
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Tuesday 21 May 2024:
- Mail: PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Please quote file number PSC2019-04770-0010 with your submission.
Submissions may be made in any format that can be sent via email. Emailed submissions must be less than 10MB in size, which can include a video file or audio voice recording, in addition to a written formats.
At its meeting on 23 April 2024, Council resolved to place the Mallabula Sports Complex Masterplan on public exhibition.
The draft Mallabula Sports Complex Masterplan will be on public exhibition from Wednesday 24 April 2024 to 5pm Tuesday 21 May 2024 at:
- Council's Administration Building, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (during normal business hours)
- Raymond Terrace Library, 18A Sturgeon Street Raymond Terrace
- Tomaree Library, 7 Community Close, Salamander Bay
- Council’s website see downloads below
Attachments:
Submissions:
Submissions are invited and can be lodged in writing to the General Manager at Port Stephens Council until 5pm Tuesday 21 May 2024:
- Mail: PO Box 42, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
- Email: council@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Please quote file number PSC2019-04770-0014 with your submission.
Submissions may be made in any format that can be sent via email. Emailed submissions must be less than 10MB in size, which can include a video file or audio voice recording, in addition to a written formats.
Public notices
Adoption of Port Stephens Development Control Plan 2014 Chapter B5 Flooding
Notice is given that at its meeting on 9 April 2024 Council resolved to adopt the amendment Port Stephens Development Control Plan 2014 Chapter B5 Flooding (DCP). The amendment seeks to update the DCP to restrict most development in high risk flood areas.
The DCP amendment comes into effect from the date of this notice (2 May 2024).
New ward boundary change from September 2024
Notice is hereby given that the Ward boundaries between West and Central Wards have changed as a result of a Ward boundary review.
The suburb of Boat Harbour has transferred from Central Ward to East Ward, and the area including part of Harvest Road and Waterview Close, Medowie has been transferred from West Ward to Central Ward.
These changes will take effect at the 2024 local government election to be held in September 2024.
For a digital copy of the map please go to: https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/council/electoral-information/localgovernmentelection
Any further enquiries may be directed to Council on 02 4988 0255.
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