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REF: CM86/16 File: CO-910.05.01.002
ITEM LAID ON TABLE - COUNCIL MEETING 9 MAY 2016 - NOTICE OF
MOTION - COUNCILLOR MARTIN - PORT KEMBLA COMMUNITY
INVESTMENT FUND
ITEM F
On 9 May 2016, Council laid this Item on the table. Prior to laying the matter on the
table, the following motion had been moved and seconded Moved by Councillor Martin seconded Councillor Curran that 1
Council initiate a proactive program to ensure the maximum benefit to the
community of Port Kembla and the wider Wollongong community from the newlyestablished Port Kembla Community Investment Fund (PKCIF).
2
The program include, but not be limited to –
a
A Community Planning Workshop to establish –
i
Opportunities for community, business and Council-led projects that
could be considered for funding over the years of the funding program
and to ensure the funds are utilised to the maximum benefit of the
community of Port Kembla and the wider Wollongong community,
wherever possible;
ii
Project ideas and opportunities where Council and the community could
develop future projects, especially over the early years of the program.
b
An annual Community Assist education and support program to assist
communities in preparing their eligible applications so as to ensure the best
possible results and ensure that applicants are provided with the maximum
opportunity to be successful with eligible projects.
c
A Project Partner Program between potential community fund applicants and
Council to ensure –
i
Project development and implementation in the Port Kembla Investment
Fund area, especially where the project is developed in partnership with
Council, on Council-owned land, or Council-managed sites; and,
ii
Maximum benefit of projects; and
iii
Projects are in keeping with Council’s commitment to work in partnership
with the community wherever possible.
RECOMMENDATION
1
Council initiate a proactive program to ensure the maximum benefit to the
community of Port Kembla and the wider Wollongong community from the newlyestablished Port Kembla Community Investment Fund (PKCIF).
2
The program include, but not be limited to –
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A Community Planning Workshop to establish –
i
Opportunities for community, business and Council-led projects that
could be considered for funding over the years of the funding program
and to ensure the funds are utilised to the maximum benefit of the
community of Port Kembla and the wider Wollongong community,
wherever possible;
ii
Project ideas and opportunities where Council and the community could
develop future projects, especially over the early years of the program.
b
An annual Community Assist education and support program to assist
communities in preparing their eligible applications so as to ensure the best
possible results and ensure that applicants are provided with the maximum
opportunity to be successful with eligible projects.
c
A Project Partner Program between potential community fund applicants and
Council to ensure –
i
Project development and implementation in the Port Kembla Investment
Fund area, especially where the project is developed in partnership with
Council, on Council-owned land, or Council-managed sites; and,
ii
Maximum benefit of projects; and
iii
Projects are in keeping with Council’s commitment to work in partnership
with the community wherever possible.
Background provided by Councillor Martin
The aim of this Notice of Motion is to ensure that Council plays a pivotal, supportive and
strategic role to ensure the maximum benefit for the local Port Kembla community, and
the overall community of Wollongong from this significant new funding initiative for the
benefit of future generations, while providing for new infrastructure from Council’s own
assets in partnership with the Port Kembla community. The funding program, while
focused on projects in the funding-mapped area of Port Kembla, is open to any
organisation, including business outside of Port Kembla, so long as the project is in
Port Kembla.
The funding guidelines state the following:
"The objective of the PKCIF is to support projects that will reactivate, enhance or build
community amenity in the suburb of Port Kembla. These projects will support
environmental improvement, economic growth and positive social outcomes. PKCIF
projects will play a key role in revitalising the community of Port Kembla that has
supported heavy industrial and Port-related activities over numerous decades.
The desired outcomes of the PKCIF include:
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Increased economic activity in Port Kembla;
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Enhanced community amenity and activation of public spaces;
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Increased community interaction and engagement;
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Improved environmental quality of air, land and waterways; and
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A more prosperous and liveable Port Kembla community.
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Projects funded under the PKCIF will positively contribute to one or more of these
desired outcomes."
The funding program specifically encourages partnerships, and also identifies the need
for projects to align with Wollongong City Council’s community and strategic planning
outcomes. The program will clearly benefit Wollongong Council in the future funding of
projects in Port Kembla.