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Twyford Hall Complex, Merimbula
Mentions
- Management deed termination and operating-model transition.
- The changes could affect future development scale, streetscape and property development in Merimbula Town Centre.
- Future bookings, programming, governance and Council costs for Twyford Hall will be affected by the transition.
- The transition may affect cultural programming, venue bookings, Council budgets and the future operation of a major community facility.
- Future development proposals and the appearance and density of the town centre could change.
- Potential Merimbula Town Centre changes will proceed to planning preparation and public consultation.
Decisions
Merimbula Town Centre building heights and setbacks
Council noted proposed building-height amendments and directed officers to prepare a planning proposal, Development Control Plan 2013 setback changes and public consultation material.
The changes could affect future development scale, streetscape and property development in Merimbula Town Centre.
Twyford Hall Complex management transition
Council chose Operating Model 2, delegated authority to the CEO to prepare terms of reference and authorised termination of the Twyford Hall Complex Management Deed by no later than 7 October 2026. Council refused a request to refund a $37,000 loan payment and noted an outstanding $333,000 debt. Ongoing general-fund operating costs are estimated at $250,000 annually.
Future bookings, programming, governance and Council costs for Twyford Hall will be affected by the transition.
Topics
Twyford Hall transition and financial exposure
Council is moving towards a new operating model after terminating the management deed, while noting estimated ongoing costs of $250,000 a year and an outstanding $333,000 debt.
The transition may affect cultural programming, venue bookings, Council budgets and the future operation of a major community facility.
Planning changes in Merimbula
Officers will prepare planning and development-control changes concerning building heights and setbacks in the Merimbula Town Centre.
Future development proposals and the appearance and density of the town centre could change.