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Redmond Place Air Hangar

4 decisions2 topicsUpdated 16 June 2026

Mentions

  • Proposed indoor playground renovation funding was declined
  • Delays a proposed leisure project and keeps open questions about future use of the hangar and relocation needs for current tenants.
  • Residents can review and comment on rules covering councillor expenses and how Council engages the community.
  • Could affect walking and cycling routes, footpath upgrades and future transport priorities.
  • Shapes future parks, open space and recreation investment across Orange.
  • Changes how earmarked funds are accounted for and managed.

Decisions

Redmond Place hangar indoor playground funding rejected

Council resolved not to proceed with the $950,000 funding allocation for renovation of the Redmond Place Air Hangar to make it suitable for an indoor playground, and asked for a report on a suitable storage facility for service groups at the Showground before the next quarterly review.

Delays a proposed leisure project and keeps open questions about future use of the hangar and relocation needs for current tenants.

Strategic policies placed on public exhibition

Council placed Strategic Policy ST03 Councillor Expenses & Provision of Facilities and ST20 Community Engagement on public exhibition for at least 28 days.

Residents can review and comment on rules covering councillor expenses and how Council engages the community.

Orange Open Space and Recreation Strategy exhibited

Council placed the Orange Open Space and Recreation Strategy and Implementation Plan on public exhibition for at least 28 days.

Shapes future parks, open space and recreation investment across Orange.

Topics

Internal restrictions converted to liabilities or equity

Council resolved to convert a list of internal restrictions, including reserves for plant and vehicle replacement, library, parks and sportsgrounds, museum, gallery and other areas, into liabilities where committed or equity and close the reserve.

Changes how earmarked funds are accounted for and managed.

Redmond Place hangar and Showground future use

Discussion covered whether the hangar renovation would proceed without an indoor playground lease and whether a future facility for service clubs at the Showground should be explored.

Signals possible future changes to community and tenancy arrangements at key council-owned sites.

Meetings

Council - 16 Jun 2026 6:00 PM

Council adopted its 2026/2027 operational plan, budget, rates, fees and charges, placed several strategies on exhibition, declined funding for the Redmond Place hangar indoor playground fit-out, and made decisions on a range of development, lease and buyback matters.