South End Community Forum | 13 May 2026

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Community Questions

What are Community Questions?

Community questions are a chance to get the answers on topic that matter most to you directly from Council.

How are the Community Questions selected?

The agenda is up to you! Submitted questions will appear below and will be open for public voting. 'Like' the questions that interest you and the most requested will be answered at the next Community Forum. Remaining questions will receive a written response following the event.

Question submissions and voting are now CLOSED. Thank you for your questions.

6 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

Would like some clarity as to who would be responsible if the situation arose where an injured animal needs to be put down.

3 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

When are you going to update BBQ's and maybe add sensor lights and a cover over BBQ's in Hart Park front beach

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

Would the council consider working with SEPA to provide a multi purpose 1/2 court for basketball, or pickle ball as a more teen friendly

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

On the entrance to the Caisson (roadside) there are numerous outbreaks of prickly pear, making parking and alighting from vehicles difficult

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

Can the council facilitate a visit from a health nurse to the community on a regular basis. Eg fortnightly/ monthly

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

On the entrance to the Caisson (roadside) there are numerous outbreaks of prickly pear, making parking and alighting from vehicles difficult

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

Now the Telstra fence is removed, who is responsible for the mowing of that area? How can we enforce Telstra clean up that area

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

The state of the buffer zones to the beach are overgrown. Who maintains those areas and beach access?

1 May, 2026

Anonymous says:

Who is responsible for the old green hut next to the other rundown Telstra building. It is old, have broken asbestos being hit by mowers

29 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

Will the GRC take a leading role in promoting and facilitating the installation of a safe, all weather small boat facility at South End

27 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

As the back beach boat ramp is not maintained by GPC (they just inspect it) it should be removed. It partially subsided over 5 years ago

27 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

Is the Council required to ensure emergency services can access an injured person 24/7

27 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

Could the council fix the road at least to the Bluff. After 75mm of rain it is boggy there it is just bare dirt across a mudflat

27 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

There is virtually no road maintenance carried out. even the road to the transfer station is rough with no drainage. Please dont just inspec

27 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

South End parks and campgrounds have kangaroo ticks everywhere. Recent caravaners had a number on them. 140 words not enough

27 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

We have a large mob of Kangaroos they are infected with ticks which drop to the ground making open areas unsuitable to use even the camp are

25 April, 2026

Anonymous says:

What are councils long term plans for the island community (more roads, more residential land, more services such as power, water etc)?

Agenda

Agenda

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    10am | Forum Open

    Get to know your Councillors and Council officers over a tea and coffee. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    10am | Topic Tables

    Take a seat to discuss a specific Council matter or to chat with a Councillor. Move between any tables at any time to discuss the issues that matter most to you.

    • Conversations with Councillors
    • Waste Program Delivery

  • Timeline item 3 - active

    11.15pm | Community Update

    An update on projects and initiatives taking place in your area along with following up on discussions from past community forums.

    • Follow-up from November 2025 meeting with Cr Simon McClintock
    • Waste Transfer Station and ReUse Shed Project

    This portion of the community forum will be recorded.

  • Timeline item 4 - active

    11.30pm | Community Questions

    A chance for Council to provide answers to the community's most requested questions. Submit your questions and vote for the topics you'd like addressed by Councillors and Councill officers.

    • "Is the Council required to ensure emergency services can access an injured person 24/7?"
    • "Will the GRC take a leading role in promoting and facilitating the installation of a safe, all weather small boat facility at South End? "
    • "We have a large mob of Kangeroos they are infected with ticks which drop to the ground making open areas unsuitable to use. South End parks and campgrounds have kangeroo ticks everywhere. Recent caravanners have a number of them."
    • "What are council's long term plans for the island community (more roads, more residential land, more services such as power, water, etc.)?"
    • "Would the council consider working with SEPA to provide a multi purpose 1/2 court for basketball, or pickle ball as a more teen friendly (option)?
    • Question from the floor

    This portion of the community forum will be recorded.

  • Timeline item 5 - active

    Noon | Forum close

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