Clarence Valley Council held its monthly Ordinary Council Meeting on Thursday, 18 September 2025 at the Maclean Council Chambers. There were no Mayoral Minutes or Notice of Motions tabled.
Of the 19 items considered, 15 were unanimously endorsed. Item 7.10 was approved by a vote of 7-2, item 7.14 by 8-1, and an amended motion for item 7.16, put forward by Councillor Greg Clancy, passed 6-3. Item 9.1 was carried narrowly with a 5-4 vote.
ARIC Committee releases Annual Report
Clarence Valley Council's Audit, Risk, and Improvement has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, documenting the activities of the committee from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
The committee, which is made up of an independent chair, two independent members and Councillor Peter Johnstone as the Clarence Valley Council representative, provides advice on council's rick management, control, governance, internal audit, organisational performance, and external responsibilities.
Five internal audits were conducted in the 2024-2025 financial year. These were the Drive 24 Audit, Hazardous Materials Audit, Road Asset Management Audit, Procurement, Contract Management and Tender Process Audit and an Enforcement and Compliance Audit.
As well as the five audits, six internal reviews were also conducted from July 2024 – June 2025.
The report states, the ARIC committee will continue its oversight functions and will address focus areas for 2025-2026
The ARIC Annual Report was adopted without debate.
Tender for Gravel, Crushed Concrete and Rock Supply accepted
Seven local contractors will supply Council with gravel, crushed concrete and rock after councillors endorsed the officer's recommendation.
The contractors that will supply Council in 2025/26 are:
- BD & MC Lewis Pty Ltd, Boral Resources Country Pty Ltd,
- CWVJ Cooper Pty Ltd, McLennan Earthmoving Pty Ltd,
- Coffs Coast Quarries Pty Ltd, Mororo Quarry Pty Ltd (T/A Newman Quarrying Mororo),
- My Zion Quarry (T/A Greensill Bros Pty Ltd).
Materials supplied will go towards the $196 million program of capital works planned for the year, as adopted in the 2025/2026 Operational Plan.
Maclean Community Precinct - Project update
A report on the Maclean Community Precinct highlighted the project progressing steadily, with construction expected to be completed in late 2026.
As of the end of August 2025, significant milestones have been achieved including bulk excavation of the basement, installation of stormwater and sewer services, and the completion of pad footings.
Additional progress includes the installation of concrete piers, excavation for piled footings and the lift pit, construction of blockwork retaining walls, and the commencement of basement column reinforcing and shop drawings for structural steel and mechanical services.
This project is Jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Government's Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund in association with the Clarence Valley Council.
To find out more on the project, visit - www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/Projects/Maclean-Community-Precinct
EOI outcome - Proposed sale of the South Grafton Pool & Boyd Nattrass Complex
Clarence Valley Council sought Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the sale or reuse of the South Grafton Pool and Boyd Nattrass Complex earlier this year.
Four submissions were received, but none included a confirmed purchase price. Three proposals suggested management or lease arrangements, and one was from a buyer's agent without naming a purchaser or providing a price.
Proposed use ranged from turning the site into a hydrotherapy facility, affordable housing, and public green space (Caringa), to continuing operations as a health facility (Feels Good Leisure Club), converting pools to create rooms (Grafton U3A Men's Shed), or creating a sports rehabilitation centre (Lifestyle Group on behalf of buyer).
Councillors vote on the recommendation of running a new, probity-managed EOI to explore interest in joint ventures or partnerships, investigating external grants to offset development costs, and bringing a detailed report back before any decision is made about rezoning or selling the property.
Councillors voted unanimously on the motion.
Clarence Valley Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2025
Councillors voted to adopt the Clarence Valley Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan 2025 following public exhibition.
Eight unique submissions and twelve proforma submissions were received during the exhibition period.
The Contributions Plan will commence in accordance Section 214(4)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2021and is recommended to commence on 1 November 2025 by publication on Council's website. The new contributions rates will apply to all development applications determined after commencement of the Contributions Plan.
The officer's recommendation was adopted by exception.
