The Board met for the forty fourth time in Jabiru on the 20th of February 2025. A majority of Board members attended either in person or via Teams. The Board was assisted by CEO Dr Emma Young, COO Owain Dunn, interpreter Dr Murray Garde, Senior Governance and Leasing Officer Jessica Wright, and translator Nonika Hardy.
The Board:
- considered a proposal from West Arnhem Regional Council to upgrade Brockman Oval, including the installation of lights, exercise equipment and a shade sail. The Board approved the proposal, subject to the usual regulatory conditions;
- approved a request from West Arnhem Regional Council to extend the timeframe under their sub-leases for the requirement to bring a number of houses to the Minimum Housing Standard;
- approved a request from Jabiru Property Services to extend the timeline for it to comply with its obligations under its licences for certain properties but requested that an asset management plan be developed and submitted by 30 September 2025;
- authorised the CEO to require all occupants to be relocated from three residential lots by no later than 30 June 2025 and that all demolitions or removal of transportables and demountables be completed by no later than 30 September 2025. This is in implementation of GACJT’s policy to remove all transportables and demountables in Jabiru over time;
- had a detailed discussion about a request from Never Never Safari concerning the sublease terms and design of the proposed building on its industrial lot. A number of changes were agreed to;
- agreed that the CEO should have delegated approval for fencing and alternative Outdoor Living Areas consistent with its existing policies;
- agreed to a policy on the professional use of drones in Jabiru; and
- discussed possible future housing options for Manabadurma residents.