The North Sydney Record

Community members expressed their concerns over funding and the building's maintenance costs.

"council is not simply in the position of making a difficult policy decision between competing"

A speaker highlighted the need to reconsider the lease extension for Kelly's Place, suggesting that new information and overwhelming community feedback justify this pause. They argued that a lease extension would allow the council to explore new options and funding.

"The responsible decision is to pause and extend the lease."

Concerns were raised about the financial burden on North Sydney ratepayers, who have contributed significantly to maintaining the facility. An estimate of nearly a quarter of a million dollars was cited as spent between 2022 and 2026.