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Timbertown Review
This consultation has concluded.
Council is undertaking a full review of Timbertown to establish the parks viability. It is widely acknowledged that Timbertown is in need of major maintenance and capital improvements and it is with this in mind that Administrator Garry Payne has asked for this review to be immediately undertaken.
Over several years the annual Council subsidy to Timbertown has increased, with operating loss in 2008 of over $500,000. A report into Timbertown has identified that due to its aging buildings and infrastructure the park cannot continue operating under its current conditions.
Council is considering either significantly redeveloping the theme park or closing it. Redevelopment costs of the park have been estimated in excess of $15 million which would result in a significantly enhanced tourism facility with added attractions and an entry fee closer to standard market rates. See the libary for further details on estimate and issues.
The information gained from a random telephone survey of 600 residents, as well as community forums in Wauchope, Port Macquarie and Laurieton and this online discussion will help Council to determine the future of Timbertown.
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Considering Funding Sources
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Redevelopment of Timbertown has been estimated at a cost of $15 million. Council wants your ideas on meeting these initial redevelopment costs and the potential structure to ensure ongoing financial stability of the park. How should the initial redevelopment costs be funded? How Should Council ensure the ongoing financial stability of Timbertown?
by PMHC Project Coordinator 14 Jul 2009, 2:57pm | 1026 views
My ideas for redevelopment of Timbertown
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If Timbertown was to be redeveloped to make it a significant and viable tourism facility, what additional activities and experiences do you think should be part of the theme park?
by PMHC Project Coordinator 14 Jul 2009, 2:55pm | 1344 views
How the community values Timbertown
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What do you value most about Timbertown? What effect would it have on the local community and the Hastings if Timbertown was to be closed? Please comment on the social, economic and other impacts you think important.
by PMHC Project Coordinator 14 Jul 2009, 2:53pm | 1225 views
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Online consultation begins 16 July 2009 Additional public forum in Wauchope 27 July 2009 Online consultation concludes 10 August 2009 Proposed preliminary report to Council 26 August 2009 -
PMHC Project Coordinator
Project Coordination (Port Macquarie Hastings Council)Craig Swift-McNair
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Please rank your most preferred funding option?
PreviousAccessible poll results below, followed by Flash (inaccessible) pie chart Option Percentage Timbertown is redeveloped using funding supplied by the state and federal government. 55.6% Timbertown is redeveloped using funding via an increase in Council rates 3.7% Timbertown is redeveloped using funding via a reduction in other Council services, thereby freeing up expenditure 11.1% Timbertown is closed and the land sold, with proceeds used for other projects. 29.6%
