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City of Victor Harbor Debated on Heads of Agreement : Strategic Delays and Community Impact

City of Victor Harbor debate on Heads of Agreement Extension: Strategic Delays and Community Impact , What is the Cost? In a heated discussion during the Victor Harbor Council meeting on February 24, 2024, the Council debated whether to extend the Heads of Agreement for the Regional Community Sport Recreation Precinct. Councillor Stewart Burns proposed deferring the decision until May, arguing that maintaining the current expiry date could give the Council leverage in negotiations. He advocated for a workshop to explore counter-proposals, suggesting that an extension might weaken the Council's negotiating position. Councillor Carlos Quaremba supported this stance, emphasising the need to unpack the Heads of Agreement and negotiate more favourable terms. However, concerns arose about the agreement expiring before any extension, which CEO Victoria MacKirdy clarified, highlighting the risk of losing continuity in discussions with the developer. Councillor Brayden Mann opposed the deferral, arguing that extending the agreement was crucial to continue high-level negotiations and financial modelling, which were still in early stages. He emphasised the importance of maintaining momentum to secure federal funding, even if it meant risking another extension. The debate also touched on transparency issues, with Councillor Quaremba questioning the confidentiality of the Heads of Agreement and its implications for public trust. The CEO explained that confidentiality was a mutual agreement between the Council and the developer, necessary for ongoing negotiations. Ultimately, the motion to defer was defeated, and the Council voted to extend the Heads of Agreement, allowing further negotiations and exploration of operational models, including potential public-private partnerships. This decision highlighted the Council's strategic balancing act between negotiating power, community interest, and funding opportunities. **Picture: ** Artist's impression depicting a Sports Precinct, designed to meet the needs of the two primary stakeholder groups identified by the council: The Great Southern Amateur Basketball Association (GSABA) and The Victor Harbor Gymnastics Club. *Disclaimer:* The subtitles accompanying this video are automatically generated. Errors or omissions may occur due to factors such as audio clarity, speaker accents, background noise, and speech patterns. We apologise for any inaccuracies and appreciate your understanding.