FAQs
- Sporting, community, cultural or recreational activities and events.
- Using the Salt Surf Lifesaving Club building for a function venue to host community and private functions, subject to the following conditions:
- The function use is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week with a maximum of 3 nights per week after 6 pm.
- Community and private functions cannot impede core operations of the Salt SLSC.
- Functions are to be operated only within the Salt Surf Lifesaving Club building.
- Guest numbers for functions are limited to 200 at any one time.
- All amplified noise associated with functions is to cease no later than 9 pm and all attendees off-site no later than 10 pm.
- Income generated from functions is to be reported annually to Council and be used for the ongoing operation of the Salt Surf Lifesaving Club and maintenance of the club building.
- Functions are to operate in accordance with any consent issued under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 and any lease or licence agreement.
Why do you need to change the category of adjoining parkland surrounding the Salt SLSC from General Community Use to Park?
This change results in the area becoming consistent with the application of categories to community land and management of parkland across the Tweed Shire.
When will the draft Plan come into effect?
Once the Plan is adopted by Council – this is anticipated for early 2025.
When can functions commence at the Salt SLSC building?
If the proposed draft Plan of Management is adopted by Council, the Salt SLSC will be required to obtain development consent subject to the lodgement of a development application (DA). Functions can commence once development consent for that use is obtained, and any relevant conditions met.
Why are functions allowed at Salt SLSC?
The Salt SLSC (the Club) has sought approval to allow for functions to be held within the club building. The Club explained in the Planning Proposal submission that these functions which include non-member community events, functions and meetings, will provide an income for the Club to remain financially viable as an emergency services and lifesaving facility and meet related expenses. The space will also continue to provide a social community space for the generous volunteers and members who continue to support the Club.
What functions will be permitted?
The draft Plan of Management provides the following guidance regarding the proposed use of the club building for functions:
Permitted uses and improvements include:
These provisions are to mitigate unreasonable related impacts while supporting the Club’s viability and objective to serve the community.
How will this affect traffic and parking?
Traffic management was reviewed as part of the planning proposal at the site which examined the use of the building for functions. Traffic reporting concluded that any additional events will not introduce any adverse parking issues for the area nor require the provision of additional vehicle parking.
What noise impact will the functions have on local residents?
An Environmental Noise Impact Report was prepared by CRG Acoustics as part of the planning proposal for the site which examined the use of the building for functions. Further noise impact assessment will form part of any future development application for this use as required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Any future development consent will include conditions to ensure any unreasonable impacts are appropriately mitigated.