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Council decision from 10 October 2023

18 October 2023

At its meeting on Tuesday 10 October, Council resolved:

1. That Council adopt the Draft Leichhardt Oval Masterplan.

2. That Council incorporate provision for public access to the Wayne Pearce Hill for passive recreation based on the same principles as the existing, successful use of Henson Park. This to commence with a trial of weekday access, including evenings, to be undertaken from December 2023 to February 2024.

3. That Council write to the relevant State and Federal Government Ministers providing them a copy of the Masterplan and seeking a joint funding partnership between all three levels of Government to save Leichhardt Oval and fund the implementation of the Masterplan.

4. That Council continue with planning of the Inner West Museum of Rugby League and incorporate into the 2024 Budget funds to establish the museum. A further report is to be tabled at the February 2024 Ordinary Council meeting identifying models on which the museum could operate and entities that Council could partner with on the project.

5. That noting the recently announced decision of Wests Tigers to play five NRL home games at Leichhardt Oval in 2025, write to Wests Tigers welcoming this decision and seeking their ongoing advocacy for long-overdue funding to upgrade Leichhardt Oval.

6. That Council reach out to local organisations in the adjacent precinct to share the Masterplan and seek feedback.