2 n d September 2015

To w h o m it may concern,

Somersault Events seek permission to hold a night market for four Friday nights throughout January 2016 a t Memorial Park, corner of Wilmott Avenue and Townview Terrace, Margaret River. The proposed night market would see food vendors serving affordable ready to go food and beverages to t he community; no craft stalls are to be included a t the proposed market. The night market would essentially be an international food hall held outside in t he park with lighting and seating creating a welcoming environment for all attending.

The aim of t he event is t o enhance the Margaret River community's sense o f place, the opportunity for a shared cultural experience; as a special event tha t is affordable and fun. We hope to encourage community participation, create tolerance and diversity, to engender pride and overall, s t rengthen community spirit.

The proposed venue for t he night market, Memorial Park is public open space (zoned parks and recreation) in t h e hea r t o f Margaret River Township, zoned town centre. The proprietors of Somersault Events have given much thought to the appropriate venue for this proposed event and feel Memorial Pa rk is bes t suited for the night market purpose. Being situated in the heart o f Margaret River a n d will give an extra vibrancy to t he town centre for four Friday nights throughout January 2016. The Memorial Park accommodates well as a multifunctional space for t he proposed use (night market venue) as it has toilets, access to power, ample parking, and sufficient footpath buffers for the marke t boundary. Advice has been sor t previous to this application from Augusta Margaret River Shire officers' in Planning, Infrastructure, Environmental Health and Community Development in regard to the most applicable space in t he township. Memorial Park is agreed to b e the safest, ye t most attractive space to hold such an event and the zoning of t he land and surrounds permits with discretion markets being held on the land.

Somersault Events thought it appropriate to inform the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce of their proposed event, gave a presentation of the night market concept and have gained the local Chamber's support. Out of respect for fallen soldiers, the local RSL club has also been approached and informed of the proposed. Somersault Events have sort advice on any requests t he group may have. No requests have been made, and the local RSL president has given full suppor t to the proposed night market event. Furthermore, if the event is approved, care will be taken in regard to the memorial corner of t he Memorial Park.

The proposed night marke t would see tables and seating provided on the level grassed areas for customers. Lighting will be functional and decorative. Food vendors would be positioned both behind the toilet block (Lot 47) on the bitumised car parking area and after discussion with planning officers' and traffic management officers', vendors would also be poiitikowl,pnialt

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wes t side of Ned Higgins lane between Lots 48-50. Having food vendors positioned on Ned Higgins Lane would require this section of Ned Higgins Lane to b e closed for a period of time (between Lot 4 8 and Lot 5 0 ) for t he duration of the market; allowing the car park behind Lot 71 to be utilised for its usual purpose. This is beneficial to the safety of the community/customers and additionally alleviates the impact on the grassed areas, retaining a larger area for the community and tourists to sit and enjoy their world food.

The environment is fur ther a priority to Somersault Events and careful consideration will be given to the environmental impacts, noise, crowd movement and waste production of the event.

Thank you for you r consideration on this planning application.

Kind regards

C SEP 2015

Shire of Augusta Margcr.t River

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