CampBanksiaRedevelopment Study

Camp Banksia occupies a large central site on the coast at Port Sorell and it's facilities include a half court sports hall, kitchen and dining facility, dormitory and self contained accommodation units, storage facilities and a caretakers' residence.

The Port Sorell and Environs Strategic Plan 2008 identified significant potential for redevelopment of Camp Banksia, especially as Camp Boomerang has been nominated as the proposed school site for the area.

Council engaged consultants Sykes Consulting to undertake a study to assess the opportunities for redevelopment and use of the Camp Banksia site. The study is inclusive of the following outputs:

• o Clarifying the scope of activities / amenities for future use of the site as a community recreation asset;
• o Defining current and projected demand for the future use;
• o Determining the improvements that will be required to meet projected community demand;
• o Identifying user synergies that will maximise utilisation of the facility;
• o Identifying possible future management options including the identification of partnerships and funding sources that will increase the long term viability of the site;
• o Recommending future use, site improvements and management arrangements; and
• o Analysing the benefits of the camp as a local, regional and State asset.

A public information evening and meetings with stakeholders and users of the site were held at Port Sorell in late July to enable Sykes Consulting to gain an understanding of the community's desired outcomes and expectations for the site.

The Draft Camp Banksia Redevelopment Study was presented to Council at its meeting held on 12 October 2009; where it was resolved to receive the report and place it on public exhibition for a period of 30 days.

The report is available for perusal at Council's offices at 170 Gilbert Street, Latrobe between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday or by clicking on the link below.

Draft Camp Banksia Redevelopment Study

Any person may make representation in respect of the report.

Representations must be submitted in writing to The General Manager, Latrobe Council, P O Box 63, Latrobe 7307. All representations must be received
by close of business on 20th November 2009.