Sub-station move unlikely

An electricity sub-station may have to be located at the entrance to the new Peninsula Community Centre, despite a move by councillors to relocate it out of sight at the rear of centre's carpark.

The proposed sub-station was required to provide power to the new Community Centre.

It would cover four square metres with a further seven square metres required for an easement and right of way, if not located at the rear of the carpark.

Energy Australia would have a 50-year lease at a nominal rent of 10 cents a year, consistent with their current leases for similar facilities.

Council also requested that Energy Australia pay an administration fee of $330 for the preparation of the lease and creation of the easement and right of way.

However, it is understood that Energy Australia has told the council it would cost an extra $50,000 to have the sub-station at the rear of the carpark.

Cr Lynne Bockholt told Peninsula News: "I think we'll have to live with it at the front rather than move it if is going to cost.

"I have asked for a further report to come to the next Council meeting."

Council agenda CS.210, November 27