No evidence has been identified to indicate MidCoast Council has breached any of its statutory obligations in deciding to undertake the Biripi Way office relocation project, the Minister for Local Government says.
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The project to consolidate MidCoast Council's Forster and Taree administration functions into a central location in the former Masters building on Biripi Way, Taree was mentioned in State Parliament this week following the tabling of a petition calling for an inquiry into the project.
A letter from Minister, Shelley Hancock, to the Parliament stated the Office of Local Government has reviewed all the information provided on the project, and is satisfied the council has undertaken the appropriate processes in relation to the decision.
A decision to undertake the project was made by MidCoast Council in April, following community consultation on the financing strategy for the project.
Recently council appointing architects Group GSA Pty Ltd to develop a detailed design for the fit-out of the former Masters building as a central office.
A detailed design and cost plan will then be provided to councillors for review and approval before the project proceeds to construction.
A development application for the project will be made to the Joint Regional Planning Panel and there will be an opportunity for the community to provide feedback at that stage.
Council offices in Gloucester, Stroud and Tea Gardens will continue to operate as they currently are and are not impacted by the plans. Council has also made a commitment to providing a customer service point in Forster at the Civic Precinct, which is currently under construction.
The community can keep updated with the project by visiting www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/headoffice
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