Monday 28 June 2021
On Sunday and Monday approximately 200 people attended the community information sessions about the Fisherman Bay Freehold Project.
Residents eager for more detailed information about the project were provided with an update and advised what the next steps will be for Council and Fisherman Bay Management (FBM).
Maree Wauchope Chief Executive said a large amount of people that attended wanted to know when they would receive their title.
FBM told residents that settlement of sales will proceed once the State Commission Assessment Panel provides a land division certificate expected in July which will allow titles to be issued from September 2021.
“Licensees also walked in wanting to sign up to freehold their property and others were curious about how much it will cost to connect to Council’s wastewater system,” Maree said.
Council used the sessions to release its proposed fees associated with wastewater connections which includes a one-off connection/augmentation fee of $2,300 and an ongoing annual fee of $550.
“There will also be plumbing costs associated with physically connecting Fisherman Bay dwellings to the new collection system.
“Council will offer ratepayers the opportunity to physically connect their dwelling to the collection system through contractors engaged by Council, which will reduce waiting times and costs for ratepayers.
“Further information about this service will be provided to rate payers early next year,” Maree said.
Council and FBM, with the help of their planning and engineering advisors, also advised they will complete detailed design of all elements of the project by July.
“Council and FBM will finalise assessment of tender responses, select contractors and enter construction contracts by August,” Maree said.
“FBM also asked licensees to urgently remedy fire safety compliance issues where the non-compliance prevents freehold title being issued,” she said.
Economic modelling estimates the Fisherman Bay Freehold Project will support 230 full-time equivalent jobs and contribute more than $25 million in benefits to the regional (Mid-North) economy over six years.
The investment in Fisherman Bay is set to attract more residents and holidaymakers, increasing ongoing investment in our townships.
The latest Fisherman Bay Community Update can be downloaded here.