Get the latest news: NIRC calls for port management tenders, and more
TENDER CALLED FOR NORFOLK ISLAND PORT MANAGEMENT
Norfolk Island Regional Council is calling for tenders for the management of island ports. The tender, which is being managed through Peak Services on Council’s behalf, includes the management of the maritime port and all port-related infrastructure, loading and unloading of ships anchored offshore and the use of ports for both commercial and recreational purposes. Potential tenderers should view the request for tender documents on Vendor Panel’s website (www.vendorpanel.com.au/PublicTenders.aspx) by filtering for tenders managed by Peak Services Procurement. Closing date for tenders is 2pm (AEST) on Thursday 21 March 2024.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON COUNCIL INITIATIVES
Norfolk Island Regional Council has made it easier to have your say about proposed council initiatives by inviting residents to give their feedback and ideas from one location on the NIRC website. The Have Your Say page is a quick go-to source for information or survey links for projects or activities that would benefit from local knowledge and feedback during the planning stages.
Currently there are three projects open for feedback:
• Community Reuse Centre (feedback closing 2 March 2024)
• Skatepark Design (feedback closing 6 March 2024)
• Road Safety (closing 5 April 2024)
Feedback can also be provided to Council by contacting Customer Care staff by phoning (+6823) 22001 or 0100 local free call, emailing customercare@nirc.gov.nf or writing care of PO Box 95, Norfolk Island 2899. The Have Your Say web page can be found at www.nirc.gov.au/homepage/154/have-yoursay.
FIRST SKATEPARK WORKSHOP ROLLS INTO TOWN
Last week, around thirty people ranging from primary school age to 70+ gathered at the Supper Room to share their ideas and concepts for the Norfolk Island Skatepark. Angus Thomas from CONVIC, the award-winning skatepark design company that won the tender for the design of the proposed recreational space, met with community members to talk about locations, uses and design considerations.
The discussions also covered costs, funding and a range of issues that go into the planning stages of a project like this.
The session generated a great deal of excitement and positivity, with Angus going away with some fantastic concepts and a better understanding of the community’s needs. He also held a school session with around twenty students taking part. The next step is for CONVIC to come up with a draft design for public comment, which is due in late April, when Angus will return for a follow up consultation session.