A request by Rankins Springs Sport and Recreation Grounds Committee has been refused by Carrathool Shire Council

At the July meeting of Carrathool Council held at Goolgowi last week, the request to pay the Rankins Springs Sport and Recreation Grounds electricity charges on an on-going basis was declined.

The motion was moved by Cr Beverey Furner and seconded by Cr Anne Maree Young

In his report to Council, General Manager Rick Warren said he recommend the request be declined.

"Following the request from the committee to fund future electricity accounts a request was made for financial information and minutes of previous meetings – these were provided and although the Treasurers report was dated 21 October 2024 it shows a balance of $11,399," Mr Warren's report saod.

"A bank statement dated 1 April 2025 was also supplied with a credit balance of $10,897. Of interest is that the committee for several years (from documentation available) has been capable of paying its operational expenses. It is also acknowledged that there is not a great deal of income received through fees and charges and it is suggested that this be looked at by the committee, as being a Section 355 committee of council is to oversee the operation on behalf of council it does not confer exclusive use or rights to any group or organisation wishing to use the facility.

"It should be noted that council through the use of grant funds have expended several hundred thousand dollars at the facility. Council staff are also deployed for regular maintenance of the grounds."