Sport precinct survives another day at council

THE Fraser Coast sports precinct has again survived a Fraser Coast Regional Council vote after councillors were handed a comprehensive report on the project.

THE Fraser Coast sports precinct has again survived a Fraser Coast Regional Council vote after councillors were handed a comprehensive report on the project.

Authored by chief executive officer Lisa Desmond, the report noted the $2.2 million already spent on the project, petitions received and precinct details.

The debate was calmer and more technical than the previous discussions in the council chamber.

The councillors who have pushed the project from the beginning, Stuart Taylor and Darren Everard led the discussion for the project in the council's chambers.

"There is a shortage of space now - this project is 10 to 15 years overdue," he said.

Councillor Denis Chapman raised concerns about the drawings of the plans and the level of the site.

"How can you play hockey on an un-even field?"

Council officers assured Cr Chapman the fields would be built to sporting codes' specifications.

Deputy mayor George Seymour offered an explanation to his colleagues why he had changed his mind on the project.

"As the sporting clubs have changed their views on it - I am now supportive of it," he said.

"I know there are people in this room who are trying to use this (the change of position) against me.

"I don't care how this affects me politically."

Supporting comments from councillors Paul Truscott, David Lewis and Daniel Sanderson meant the motion to continue the project was passed 6-5.

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