Council has been appointed as Crown land manager for two Crown land reserves in Bungendore, following the Governor of NSW also signing a rescission of the acquisition of land that was to form part of the Bungendore High School.
Mayor Winchester noted that while this is a bureaucratic and legal step, it brings some conclusion to a long period of disruption for the Bungendore community.
'This is really one of the final steps in ending the former proposal for the high school to be located at Majara Street,' Mayor Kenrick Winchester said.
'Council is glad that this has been finalised, and these sections of Crown land can be managed in conjunction with the rest of the reserves at Bungendore Park and Turallo Terrace.'
In considering other Council property affected by the former proposal, Mayor Winchester noted:
'We've received the community centre back into Council ownership, and the building is being repaired and brought back to today's standards, so it is ready for community use. We had our first use of the centre briefly again when we held our Council meeting there in August.'
'We look forward to returning staff back to our previous office on Majara Street in 2027, once the new high school has been built and the site is no longer needed as temporary high school buildings.'
Member for Monaro and Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education Steve Whan said:
'I'm pleased we can finally bring certainty to these Crown land reserves. With the high school proposal behind us, Council can focus on what matters most—making sure local facilities are well cared for and ready for the Bungendore community to enjoy. It's a good step forward for everyone within the community.'
