Councillor Masood Chowdhury wanted Campbelltown Council to look into the feasibility of a 1000 seat entertainment centre.
But when his proposal was opened up to debate at last night’s council meeting it quickly became obvious that there was robust support for it around the floor of the chamber.
So much so that by the end of the debate it had become a feasibility study into a 3000 seat entertainment centre in an iconic building reflecting the heritage of Campbelltown.
“Build it and they will come,’’ said Sustainable Australia Party councillor Cameron McEwan, who also enthusiastically supported Cr Chowdhury’s proposal tabled as a notice of motion for the meeting.
It was Cr McEwan who suggested the change from 1000 to 3000 capacity, and the iconic design for the building to house the entertainment centre – were it to go ahead at some stage.
Cr Chowdhury, pictured at right, said Campbelltown was a growing community and needed such a facility.
“It would create jobs and also bring the community together,’’ he said.
The council also supported Mayor Darcy Lound’s notice of motion calling for an overhaul of the Fisher’s Ghost Festival.
Council will now establish a Fishers Ghost Festival advisory committee made up of the mayor, deputy mayor, interested councillors and community members.
The committee, along with the council, will review the entire Fishers Ghost Festival.
The focus of the review will be to look at how to make the festival bigger and better.
Councillor Cameron McEwan did not just win support for his notice of motion calling for a report on current light pollution levels in Campbelltown LGA and how it affects both flora and fauna in the surrounding bushland areas.
He created a bit of political history: it was the first time that Labor lost a vote on the floor of the chamber in this term, which began last October.
It was a 9-6 victory for Cr McEwan’s motion, which also called for the report to look into “projected future impact of increasing light pollution due to new developments and growing local population and what steps the council can take to minimise light pollution emitted by public assets while ensuring that public safety and security at night remain a priority’’.
Labor has six councillors, including the mayor, and usually relies on the support of the two Greens councillors to get its way.
Councillor Masud Khalil won support for two motions, one calling for a report on the condition and development of all parks, community halls, recreation centres, and sports fields in Campbelltown.
The report will also include the current state of each facility, any ongoing upgrades or developments, opportunities for improvements and possible funding options such as grants or partnerships.
The second notice of motion by Cr Khalil called for a report on all events and celebrations council has organised, supported, or funded in the past three years.
He said the report should include: The name and purpose of each event, year each event started, total cost of each event, where the funding came from, including any sponsorships or external support, and how much council contributed financially.
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