Following mediation before the Hon Keith Mason AC QC, the dispute between Built Athas and Northern Beaches Council relating to the development of Manly Council’s Whistler Street Car Park has been resolved by the parties, without admission of liability by any party, on terms that Council pay to Built Athas $6,750,000 in full and final settlement of all matters in dispute. The terms of the settlement are otherwise confidential.

Mayor Michael Regan said:

“Council is pleased to have settled the case as part of the continuing completion of matters arising from the amalgamation and wishes to thank councillors, employees and external advisers who have contributed to the conduct of the case and the settlement”.