Over 100 people have registered to attend Kiama Council's Extraordinary Meeting, which will vote on whether the whole of Blue Haven should be sold off rather than just Blue Haven Bonaira.

This means that the meeting will now be hold at The Pavilion (1pm public access; 2.30pm Extraordinary Meeting). Anyone interested in attending need to register here.

An added dimension to the meeting is that Councillor Kathy Rice is unable to attend the meeting, as she will be travelling. This will mean that if the vote is drawn, the casting vote will be up to Mayor Neil Reilly.

Former councillor Howard H Jones has written an open letter to councillors urging them to vote against the sale.

"I am aware of the report to Council and difficulties in making this decision but would like to emphasise that the report you have to base your decisions on doesn’t provide a community/historical context, it doesn’t report on the potential social and economic value of Blue Haven or present alternatives for your consideration, and as an ex-councillor I find this insufficient," he says.

"We need to reflect on the fact that assets sales are always one-off and not solutions to embedded financial problems."

Members of the Community Garden, located on the Terralong land to be sold, are also galvanising support.

"Our community garden is on the same Lot and DP as Bluehaven Terralong so we are also in danger of losing our treasured community garden," they say in a call to action. 

The old nursing home site at Havilah Place is also part of the land to be sold.

Councillor Mark Croxford has said on social media, "Selling Blue Haven is a proactive step that Council can take to address its financial pressures and avoid the risk of Administration. By taking decisive action to address its financial situation, Council can demonstrate its commitment to good governance and financial management, and ensure the continued provision of essential services to the community.

"I understand that this is a difficult decision for some in the community, and that some may have emotional attachments to Blue Haven, as do I and a number of my fellow Councillors. However, as your councillor, it is my responsibility to think strategically and in the best interests of our community. I assure you that I will continue to do so, and I welcome any questions or concerns that you may have."