Councillor Jack Sukhija has demanded an immediate stay on the tender process for the Santa Monica Jetty, alleging that it could potentially pave the way for casino-linked interests to gain access.

Sukhija has also called for the tender to be scrapped, alleging that the proposal could result in a public asset being handed over to private entities for a period of 40 years.

He has sought intervention to halt the tender process, raising concerns over the long-term use and control of the jetty.