 Is it necessary and justified for Manly Council to spend $16m to effectively create an indoor 25 metre pool, a fitness centre and covered carpark on the site of the Boy Charlton Swim Centre in Balgowlah Road? Many locals don't think so, but the Mayor has been quick to dismiss their opinions. Jean Hay was recently quoted in the Manly Daily as saying, "for anyone to knock this, get your head out of the sand." It has now been revealed that even the Councillors hadn't been consulted nor have they voted on the proposed redevelopment, even though General Manager Henry Wong has been busy applying for loans. It's another example of the Wong/Hay approach of overwhelming lack of community consultation in recent times that has residents outraged and frustrated. For example, we understand that no consultation took place with regular users of the pool in relation to this new proposal either. But what would they know, they only use the facility. In contrast, Good for Manly has developed a Swimming Strategy for Manly which includes the rebuilding of the Harbour Pool, and upgrading of other major swimming locations in Manly, including the Manly Swim Centre which clearly is in need of major maintenance. You can download our strategy here. Give us your ideas and feedback, we welcome it. 
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Lisle
5/8/2012 10:09:11 am
It is necessary to read the Mayor's Message on August 4 in the Manly Daily in order to get a feel of what is happening here. The Mayor states amongst other things "an upgrade having been listed in successive management plans since 1997". 1997? Is this another example of Manly Council taking old ideas out of the bottom drawer, as occurred with the Manly 2015 Plan, just because they can get a special interest deal from the State Government. What a white elephant of a plan in 2012 - forget it. Did I hear someone say "A safe pair of hands" - what a joke. Leave a Reply. |
AuthorCandy Bingham, Deputy Mayor & Manly Ward Councillor on Northern Beaches Council. Background in marketing, public relations and community engagement. Author of five business books. Former Lady Mayoress of Sydney. Aka Candy Tymson. ........................................
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