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AN APPLICATION to construct a $180,000, 2.6-metre security fence around Launceston Aquatic Centre has been withdrawn. The Launceston City Council submitted the application for approval at Monday's council meeting. Three representations were received against the development, including concerns regarding heritage assessments, conflict of interest, appearance of the fence, the quality and validity of the application and the cost of the construction.
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THE BACKSTORIES
Fence proposal for pools By JAMES BRADY Oct. 11, 2015, 11:28 p.m. A $180,000 council plan to erect a 2.6-metre security fence around the Launceston Aquatic Centre has been recommended for approval on Monday. The anti-climbing fence is designed to stretch along the centre's High Street car park, the boundary of the East Launceston Bowls Club, and along the border of Welman and York streets.
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Council to discuss $180,000 fence By JAMES BRADY Oct. 8, 2015, 1:52 p.m. The anti-climbing fence is designed to stretch along the centre's High Street car park, the boundary of the East Launceston Bowls Club, and along the border of Welman and York streets. Application for the works was submitted last month by Launceston City Council Architectural Services manager Matthew Skirving, on behalf of general manager Robert Dobryznski. Three representations were received against the development, including concerns regarding heritage assessments, conflict of interest, appearance of the fence, the quality and validity of the application and the cost of the construction.
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Interestingly a ratepayer observer in the gallery has commented that the GM looked the most sheepish he has for a long time during the debate on this Agenda item at the Council Meeting. Social media seems to have had an impact that ratepayers probably need to factor in to future protests when the unconscionable is being proffered at their expense.
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