Deputations and public questions to council, each opening on what council's minutes record of it.
2026-02-19
Public question
Ordinary Meeting
Pat Spicer
Heard at the meeting. Council's recording has these questions from 3:42; our transcript is below.
▶ Hear it — council's recording, from 3:42
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What the minutes record
Question 1
What specific reports, studies, or expert advice did Council rely on when Mayor Wilkie announced on 1 October 2025 that, after 25 units are built at 64 Lake Macdonald Drive, the site could “support potentially another 60 dwellings”, across the two remaining lots?
Response from Anita Lakeland, Acting Director Strategy and Environment
The reference made in Mayor Wilkie's statement on 1 October 2025 to the site “supporting potentially another 60 dwellings” was based on advice provided by Council’s expert planning staff. No specific reports or studies were undertaken. In estimating the potential for 60 dwellings, Council’s planning staff took into account the Council resolution of 23 January 2025. This resolution requires that any process considering future uses of the remaining two sites must evaluate not only housing options, but also open space, cultural heritage, community uses, landscape and amenity, and other relevant land use planning matters. The process will involve community consultation.
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Transcript of the recording
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3:42 Mayor Wilkie: The next application with one question is from Mrs Pat Spicer. Mrs Spicer would you like to come to the lectern and read to a question which will be answered by Acting Director of Strategy and Environment, Anita Lakeland. You're welcome, Pat.
3:53 Pat Spicer: Thank you. Through the Chair. Background information is the media release on 1st of 10th 25, the State Residential Activation Fund for Cooroy Housing Project. Question. What specific reports, studies or expert advice did Council rely on when Mayor Wilkie announced on the 1st of October 2025 that after 25 units are built at 64 Lake McDonald Drive, the site could support potentially another 60 dwellings across the two remaining lots?
4:29 Mayor Wilkie: Thank you. Acting Director, Anita Lakeland. Thank you.
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