FAQs
Why is the lot being reclassified?
This is an administrative amendment to correct a mapping and classification anomaly identified by Council’s Open Space and Community Facilities team.
What does the change mean?
The change will allow the correct classification to be applied to a portion of Harle Street park that is, and continues to be used as public open space as identified in the Cessnock Recreation and Open Space Strategic Plan.
What is the Cessnock Recreation & Open Space Strategic Plan?
The Cessnock Recreation & Open Space Strategic Plan (2019) was developed to provide a long-term strategic direction for the future provision and management of recreation facilities, programs and services in the Cessnock LGA. The Plan identifies the recreational needs of the community, the opportunities which currently exist and appropriate actions to meet identified gaps and improve current provision.
The Plan identified Harle Street Playground as a Local Park being of recreational value. The outcome of the Council Resolution is that an appropriate Community Classification will replace the current Operational Classification, which has been identified as an anomaly. Community Classification will then apply to the entire playground.