All-weather sports turf Debate

Operational Considerations - Technical Feasibility

Option 1

Residents supporting Option 1 have expressed concerns about the lack of detailed information and data regarding the usage and effectiveness of the proposed all-weather sports turf. They emphasize the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the project's implications and benefits before proceeding. Additionally, there is skepticism about the priority and necessity of the investment at a time when there are significant financial pressures on other areas that may require funding.

Table of comments:

Point No	Comment
1059.3	Refer to 10 page submission for further information - key points re all weather sports turf below:
1482.6	We do not agree with the recommendation and favour option 1 (retain current approach).We consider there is insufficient data supplied to endorse the proposal, although we note the requirement that the clubs involved have some “skin in the game”.It is unclear in the LTP as to the extent of usage of the facility, or how bad a handicap the present arrangements are, and it appears that the area is primarily being developed as a training facility.At a time when there is significant pressure on rates and compelling reasons to apply funding in other areas, we oppose such investment in what is an unclear and possibly low-priority application.We are not averse to this being reconsidered in the next Annual Plan, with suitably expanded supporting data.