APPOINTING two independent experts to help decide the future of council owned land at Salamander Bay could cost up to $5000.
Development applications (DAs) with a value of more than $10 million must go before a State Government appointed panel of four people, including two local councillors.
A report from council head planner David Broyd said depending on time needed for briefings, site inspections and hourly rate, the cost of engaging two experts could range from $4000 to $5000.
Port Stephens Mayor Bruce MacKenzie and Deputy Mayor Bob Westbury were appointed to the panel but a conflict of interest, as owners of the land, caused the NSW Government to request the independent members.
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