Recreation & Culture Policy Committee - 5 May 2026 6:00 PM

Topics

• Council backs exploration of more bike repair and pump stations
  Council has moved to investigate new cycling support facilities and funding options after adopting Bicycle Committee recommendations.
  Could improve cycling amenity and repair access for residents and visitors.
• Orange Showground budget rollover request goes to Council
  The showground committee asked for any unspent budget to be rolled over into the next year for a larger project.
  May affect how money is allocated to future showground upgrades and events infrastructure.

Decisions

• Bicycle Committee recommendations adopted
  Council acknowledged the Bicycle Committee’s reports from 25 February 2026 and determined recommendations 4.3 and 4.4 from that meeting.
  May lead to improved cycling facilities and infrastructure for local riders.
• Bike repair/tool and pump station feasibility to be explored
  The Bicycle Community Committee will liaise with Orange Mountain Bike Club and Orange City Council Natural Resources Team to confirm existing station locations and explore the concept and funding for further bike repair tool and pump stations.
  Could result in more maintenance and support facilities for cyclists in Orange.
• Orange Showground budget rollover request supported for consideration
  Council acknowledged the Orange Showground Community Committee’s reports, determined recommendation 4.1.1, and adopted the remainder of its minutes, including a request that any unspent budget be rolled over into the new year for a higher budget project.
  May affect future spending priorities and improvements at the Orange Showground.

Discussion

• Conflict of interest declared
  Cr Peterson declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest, left the meeting at 6.55pm and took no part in discussion or voting on the relevant item.
  Shows the item was handled with a declared conflict and no participation by the councillor.
• Cycling facilities planning
  The bicycle item focuses on confirming where existing stations are and investigating whether more repair/tool and pump stations can be installed, including funding requirements.
  Affects local cycling amenity and may improve support for bike users.
• Showground funding carryover
  The Orange Showground Community Committee asked for any unspent budget to roll into the next year for a larger project.
  Could influence future upgrades or projects at the showground.

Impacts

• Potential new or expanded bike repair and pump stations for cyclists.
• Possible future funding carried over to a higher-value project at Orange Showground.
• Council committee decisions may shape local recreation and cultural facilities.

Places

• Orange (city/town)
  Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange, and decisions relate to local recreation facilities.
• Orange Showground (facility)
  Subject of the community committee recommendation about unspent budget rollover.
• Byng Street, Orange (street)
  Location of the Civic Centre where the meeting was held.

Next

• Liaise with Orange Mountain Bike Club and Natural Resources Team to confirm existing bike station locations
  Future action after the meeting
• Investigate the feasibility, requirements and funding for additional bike repair tool and pump stations
  Future action after the meeting
• Consider rolling any unspent Orange Showground budget into the new year for a higher budget project
  Next budget cycle

Extract

MINUTES OF THE RECREATION & CULTURE POLICY COMMITTEE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, CIVIC CENTRE, BYNG STREET, ORANGE ON 5 MAY 2026 COMMENCING AT 6:55 PM. 1 INTRODUCTION ATTENDANCE Cr T Greenhalgh (Deputy Mayor)(Chairperson), Cr T Mileto (Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr G Judge, Cr F Kinghorne, Cr D Mallard, Cr M McDonell, Cr S Peterson, Cr G Power, Cr M Ruddy, Cr J Stedman, Cr J Whitton Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate & Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services, Director Infrastructure, Manager Corporate Governance, Manager Waste Services & Technical Support, Manager Community Services, Manager Communications & Engagement, Legal & P...