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Draft Generic Plan of Management August 2020
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Natural Areas DRAFT GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT
August 2020
Prepared For
Georges River Council
By
Environmental Partnership NSW Pty Ltd
Issue Date Description By 1 31/01/20 Preliminary Draft NE 2 24/04/20 Draft NE 3 22/05/20 Draft Plan of Management NE 4 26/06/20 Draft Plan of Management NE
Cover image: Bald Face Point Reserve
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Preparation of Plan of Management and Masterplan for Donnelly Park
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION 5
1.1 What is the Plan of Management 5
1.2 Open space covered by the Plan of Management 5
2 CONTEXT FOR PLANNING & MANAGEMENT 12
2.1 Strategic background 12 2.1.1 Policy and strategic framework 12 2.1.2 Statutory Requirements 18 2.1.3 Other relevant policies 23 2.1.4 Management initiatives 29
2.2 The open space network 31
2.3 The Georges River Environment 33 2.3.1 Cycle and pedestrian access 33 2.3.2 Tree canopy and biodiversity 34 2.3.3 Hazards 37 2.3.4 Climate resilience 39 2.3.5 Geology and soils 39 2.3.6 Vegetation types 40
2.4 Consultation 43 2.4.1 Past consultation 43 2.4.2 On-line forum 44 2.4.3 Community Have a Say Days 45 2.4.4 Public Hearing 45 2.4.5 Public Exhibition 45
3 BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT 46
3.1 Guidelines for Categorisation 46
3.2 Description of open spaces in the Natural Areas category 47
3.3 Core objectives for the Natural Areas category 58
3.4 Allowable uses for the Natural Areas category 60
3.5 Permissible development for the Natural Areas category 61
3.6 Leases and licenses for open spaces in the Natural Area category 62
3.7 Guiding principles for open space in Georges River 66
3.8 Pressures and opportunities for Natural Areas management 68 3.8.1 Access to and within Natural Areas 68 3.8.2 Bushfire management 70 3.8.3 Environmental Management 71 3.8.4 Fauna 73 3.8.5 Natural Area Foreshore management 76
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3.8.6 Natural Area Wetland management 77 3.8.7 Natural Area Watercourse management 77 3.8.8 Management and Use of Natural Areas 77 3.8.9 Multiple categorisations 80 3.8.10 Natural Areas and Community Facilities 80 3.8.11 Vegetation management 82 3.8.12 Safety and risk management 85
4 ACTION PLAN 86
4.1 Responsibilities for management of natural areas 86 4.1.1 Georges River Council 86 4.1.2 The Community 86
4.2 Funding 86
4.3 Priorities 86
4.3 Responsibilities 87
4.4 Natural Areas Action Plan 87
4.5 Funding of improvements 108
5 APPENDIX 110
5.1 Appendix A: Natural Areas on Crown Land or with multiple categorisations 110
5.2 Appendix B: Have a Say – Online Feedback 111
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 What is the Plan of Management A Plan of Management (PoM) is a document that provides a means to control the future use, development and maintenance of Community and / or Crown Land under Council’s care, control and management. This Generic Plan of Management (PoM) has been prepared to guide management of a number of smaller open spaces which meet the guidelines for categorisation (under the Local Government (LG) Act) as a Natural Area. As defined by the LG Act land to be categorised as Natural Area must posses a significant geological feature, geomorphological feature, landform, representative system or other natural feature or attribute. Further sub categories including bushland, foreshore, watercourse, wetland, escarpment are available reflecting the specific qualities of a site. The other Generic Plans of Management cover the other community lands categorisations under the LG Act including:
Sportsgrounds Parks General Community Use
This PoM will identify issues relevant to the future management of Natural Areas across the Georges River LGA, including addressing Natural Area management and improvement. The PoM will establish Council’s goals, strategies and desired outcomes that will guide the timing, shape and nature of future actions.
If there is any further development proposed of the community land other than that authorised by this PoM, or a change in the categorisation of a Natural Area is proposed, amendment and re-exhibition of the PoM is required.
This PoM has been prepared in accordance with and seeks adoption under the Local Government Act (LG Act), and Crown Lands Management Act (CLM Act).
1.2 Open space covered by the Plan of Management There are 37 parcels of land included in this Natural Areas plan, which contain differing levels of facilities and primarily provide conservation of natural bushland, foreshore or wetlands, low key informal recreational opportunities for the community and important landscape relief and buffer to urban development. The individual Natural Areas vary in size from 0.07 hectares up to 9.5 Hectares. The total area of Natural Areas covered by this plan of management is approximately 39 hectares.
Open space with multiple categorisations A number of land parcels categorised as Natural Area form part of larger open spaces containing areas of different categorisation that are not large enough (as a whole) to justify a specific Plan of Management. The LG Act stipulates that where more than one category is used to define a portion of Community Land, the plan must clearly identify the land or parts of the land and the separate categories, by a map or otherwise. Refer to Appendix A which provides Mapping of open spaces which have multiple categorisations.
The table following summarises open spaces categorised as Natural Area and notes which open spaces are Crown Reserves. Refer to Figure 1.1 following for open spaces categorised as Natural Area as well as (for reference) open spaces covered in the other Generic Plans of management (Park, Sportsground and General Community Use). Refer to Figure 1.2 for open spaces covered by specific Plans of Management.
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TABLE 1 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT Description Address Title Owner Land Reference Classification 227 Stuart St Lot 1 DP 984057 Council Community Baldface Point Lot 7038 DP 93516 Crown - R88728. Crown Reserve for Reserve Gazetted 22/09/1972 the purpose of Lot 1 DP 921050 Public Recreation “Public Recreation” Banksia Place 19D Banksia Pl Lot 55 DP 262415 Council Community Reserve 14A Banksia Pl Lot 3 DP 260664 9 Basil St Lot A DP 36468 Council Community Crown - R752056 Basil Street Reserve 88 Shenstone Rd Lot 7096 DP 1026874 Management; Defaulted 81 Shenstone Rd Lot 7095 DP 1026874 to the Minister
Belmore Road 53A Belmore Rd Lot 4 DP 593400 Council Community Reserve (includes 37B Belmore Rd Lot 173 DP 800498 Belmore Road Reserve South, 31A Belmore Rd Lot 5 DP 740857 Middle & North) 63R Belmore Rd Lot 103 DP 1101533 18A Cedar St Lot 7055 DP 93160 Crown\State of NSW – Crown Reserve for R88375. Gazetted the purpose of Cedar Street Reserve 15/10/1971 Public “Public Recreation” South Recreation - Devolved to Council Church Street 2 Water St Lot 32 DP 1246418 Council Community Reserve 1 Orana Cres Lot 1 DP 1129264 Connells Point 290 Connells Point Rd Lots 12/1, 13/1, 14/1 Council Community Reserve DP 3362 1085 Forest Rd Lot 2 DP 562308 Council Community Lot 273 DP 752056 Crown – R68975. Crown Reserve for Edith Bay Wetlands Gazetted 26/01/1940 the purpose of Public Recreation - “Public Recreation” Devolved to Council
25 Linden Cr Lot 23 DP 27479 Council Community
1116A Forest Rd Lot 4 DP 224268
1116 Forest Rd Lot 7 DP 702963 Evatt Park 2D Allwood Cr Lot 29 DP 27634
68H Allwood Cr Lot 6 DP 702963 Pathway between 42-44 No Lot no. Allwood Cres 64A Renway Ave Lot 1 DP 659199 Council Community Evatt Park Foreshore Reserve 53D Valentia Ave Lot 1 DP 235359 49 Clarendon Rd Lot 7093 DP 1026873 Crown\State of NSW- N/A 82 Clarendon Rd Lot 7094 DP 1026873 R752056. Management; N/A Defaulted to the Minister Foreshore Reserve Rear 43 & 47 Clarendon Lot 7320 DP 1166325 Council Community (Clarendon Road Rd & Rear 5-65 Elwin Reserve) Street Unmade road west end Council Road Reserve of Clarendon Rd Freeman Avenue 30 Freeman Ave Lot 365 DP 11934 Council Community Reserve 4A Boatwright Ave Lot 117 DP 567307 Council Community 13 Ernest St Lot 116 DP 566416 Gannons Park 13D Ernest St Lot 118 DP 567307 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 6 DP 244175
28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 4 DP 101531 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 21 DP 29219 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot W DP 28839 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 1 DP 241206
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TABLE 1 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT Description Address Title Owner Land Reference Classification 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 31 DP 230369 Gannons Park (cont.) 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 15 DP 31841 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 203 DP 621686 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 5 DP 247222 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 203 DP771463 3A Koorable St Lot 3 DP 572970 3A Koorable St Lot 25 DP236467 3A Brewer Pl Lot 55 DP 29015 30A Cliff Ave Lot 2 DP 226009 30A Cliff Ave Lot 2 DP 218466 30A Cliff Ave Lot 1 DP 218572 30A Cliff Ave Lot 49 DP 209573 30A Cliff Ave Lot 157 DP 210867 30A Cliff Ave Lot 109 DP 210866 30A Cliff Ave Lot 1 DP 128528 30A Cliff Ave Lot 26 DP 656165 30A Cliff Ave Lot 1 DP 216450 Central zone Reclaimed Land 1208A Forest Rd Lot 15 DP 226770 Council Community 4 Oak St Lot 28 DP 239037 Crown - R88375 Crown Reserve for Gazetted 15/10/1971 the purpose of Hadfield Reserve Public Recreation. Land “Public Recreation” Devolved to Council 2 Oak St Lot 29 DP 239037 Between Lot 15 & 29 Road Reserve 1A Hymen Street Lot 1 DP 1017863 1A is Sydney Water Harvey Dixon Adjoining 1A Hymen Lot 2 DP 1094305 Reserve Street (Crown) Lot 7398 DP 1180175 Jew Fish Point 82R Marine Dr Lot 366 DP 11934 Council Community Reserve Jinna Road End of Jinna Road Peakhurst Heights Reclaimed land Reserve 50 Pamela Ave Lot 3 DP 575854 Council Community Council 8-8A Johnstone St Lot 13 DP 23120 Community
Lot 7 DP 26826 Johnstone Reserve
Lot 102 DP 524939
Lot 14 DP 23120 Kyle Williams 15A Pleasant Way Lot 1 DP 1118176 Council Community Reserve Lot 1 DP 120544 Lillian Road Reserve 50 Lillian Rd Lot 13 DP 207755 Council Community 35C Lillian Rd Lots 7067, 7068, 7069 DP Crown\State of NSW - Crown Reserve for 1026876 100238. Gazetted the purpose of
01/10/1993 Access & “Access & Public Public Recreation Recreation” End of Lillian Rd (bet- Road Reserve
ween lots 7067 & 7068) Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Bay Road 2A Glen Rd Lots 1-7 DP 455336 Council Community
Reserve, Glen Road 2A Glen Rd Lots 8-10/3 DP 3230 Reserve & Oatley Heights Park) 2 Bay Rd Lots 1-5 /12 DP 3230
2A Bay Rd Lot 18-22/12 DP 3230
10 Bay Rd Lot 6/12
14 Bay Rd Lots 7-13/12 DP 3230
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TABLE 1 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT Description Address Title Owner Land Reference Classification Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Bay Road 14 Bay Rd Lot B DP 410478
Reserve, Glen Road 14 Bay Rd Lot 16B DP 413355 Reserve & Oatley Heights Park) (cont.) 14 Bay Rd Lot Y DP 409863 36 Bay Rd Lot 4 DP 387999 37 Barwon Rd Lots 271-273 DP 13827 Council Community 36 Barwon Rd Lot 315 DP 13827 Lugarno Parade 182 Lugarno Pde Lot 9 DP 29596 Council Community Reserve 1218D Forest Rd Lot 1 DP 43752 Crown – R8771 N/A Lot 181 DP 752056 Defaulted to Minister Marine Drive Reserve Adjacent No. 35 Marine Road Reserve Road Reserve (RR) Drive Meyer Reserve 140 Gungah Bay Rd Lot 364 DP 11934 Council Community (Gungah Bay) Moons Avenue 55A Moons Ave Lot X DP 27735 Council Community Reserve 49D Blackbutt Ave Part Lot 1 DP 566335 Community 24 Murdock Cr Lot 24 DP 220656 Murdock Crescent 22 Murdock Cr Lot 22 DP 220656 Reserve 10 Murdock Cr Lot 23 DP 220656 40A Boyd Ave Lot 20 DP 30190 Ogilvy Street 77C Ogilvy St Lot 4 DP 774559 Council Community Reserve North 77C Ogilvy St Lot 3 DP 564799 Ogilvy Street 115 Ogilvy St Lot 7 DP 216143 Council Community Reserve South Park Avenue Adj 80 Oatley Park Council Community Reserve Avenue 25D Waterside Pde Lot 18 DP 222460 Council Community 25D Waterside Pde Lot 95 DP 211604 24D View Street Lot 26-27 DP 225452 9A Brittany Place Lot 10 DP 243076 Peakhurst 1D Alsace Lane Lot 19 DP 228625 Foreshore Reserve 19A Alsace Lane Lot 18 DP 228625 73D Waterside Parade Lot 27 DP 229829 49D Rainbow Parade Lot 11 DP 229840 49D Waterside Parade Lot 2 DP 522691 55D Waterside Parade Lot 12 DP 220523 Pearce Ave Reserve 20 Pearce Ave Lot J DP 36537 Council Community Ponderosa Place 21A Brewer Pl Lots 3-5 DP 255711 Council Community Reserve (21A) Queens Road 21A Queens Rd Lot E DP 373733 Council Community Reserve Queens Road 251A Connells Pt Road Lot B DP 364195 Council Community Reserve (between 49 Queens Rd Lot D DP 362710 Council Community 47-49) 112 Stuart St Lot A DP 375671 Council Community
112 Stuart St Lot 2 DP 585059 Crown - R66853. Crown Reserve for Gazetted 09/07/1937 the purpose of Public Recreation “Public Recreation” Ray Street Reserve 1A Stuart Cres Lot 2 DP 794233 Crown\Minister Administering EPA - Council appointed Manager Road Reserve 219 Connells Point Rd Lot 64 DP 240984 Council Community Redin Place Reserve Lot 8 DP 22037 233A Connells Pt Road Lot 11 DP 566433 243A Connells Pt Road Lot 1 DP 371577 243A Connells Pt Road Lot 4 DP 572695 8 NATURAL AREAS Draft Generic Plan of Management
TABLE 1 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT Description Address Title Owner Land Reference Classification 79 Coleridge St Lot A DP 325838 Crown\State of NSW – N/A R65642. Gazetted 22/11/1935 Public Recreation – Devolved Riverwood Park & to Council Wetlands 1A Mary St Lot 1 DP 500558 Council Community 1B Mary St Lot 1 DP 203453 Sydney Water 79 Coleridge St Lot 1 DP 209153 Council Community Lots 11/E-22/E DP Council Stuart Park (Stuart 18A Stuart St 975048 Community Street Reserve) 21 Orana Cres Lot 5/O DP 75824 Lot 23 DP 1129265 19D Redgum Dr Lot 25 DP 221569 Council Community 2D Tallowwood Ave Lot 16 DP 224413 Salt Pan Creek 964A Forest Rd Lot 65 DP 880971 Reserve 24 Cypress Dr Lot 23 DP 239902 40 Grandview Cr Lot Z DP 29857 2C Tallowwood Ave Lot 21 DP 560128 5 The Knoll Lot 44 DP 904443 Crown - R67240. Crown Reserve for The Knoll Reserve Gazetted 24/12/1937 the purpose of Lot 7034 DP 1138728 Public Recreation “Public Recreation” Woodlands Avenue 77D Woodlands Ave Lot 23 DP 601259 Council Community Foreshore Reserve 79D Woodlands Ave Lot 33 DP 615754 East Woodlands Avenue 51D Woodlands Ave Lot 4 DP 589800 Council Community Foreshore Reserve Lot 1 DP 112092 West 7D Southern St Lot 3 DP 548815 Council Community Yarran Road Reserve 93 Yarran Rd Lot 5 DP 237552 86E Yarran Rd Lot 1 DP 521880 86D Yarran Rd Lot 1 DP 219763 93A Yarran Rd Lot 1 DP 542604 86D Yarran Rd Lot B DP 396537 Unmade road adj 93
Yarran Rd
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Figure 1.1 Open spaces covered by the Generic Plans of Management – by categorisation
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Figure 1.2 Open Space covered by Generic Plans of Management and by Specific Plans of Management
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2 CONTEXT FOR PLANNING & MANAGEMENT
2.1 Strategic background 2.1.1 Policy and strategic framework There are a number of State and Council strategies and policies that provide important guidance and positioning for decision making around open space management. Figure 2.1 below is sourced from Councils Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) 2040, and explains the hierarchy of policies and strategies under which open space plans of management sit.
Figure 2.1 Planning Framework in Georges River
Plans of management are required under the Local Government Act 1993 for all Community Lands. The Crown Lands Management Act 2016 now also requires Crown Reserves to be covered by a PoM prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act. Larger open spaces with more complex management issues and multiple community land categorisations may be covered by a specific PoM, however the majority of Council’s open spaces are covered by Generic PoM which address a specific community land categorisation as below
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Some of the key policy and framework documents relevant to the Generic Plans of Management are outlined following:
Community Strategic Plan 2018 The inaugural Georges River Community Strategic Plan represents the community’s aspirations until 2028. It forms one element of an Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) framework that Council, being recently amalgamated had to adopt by 30 June 2018. The Plan is accompanied by:
an annual Operational Plan a three-year Delivery Program a Resourcing Strategy that details the workforce, funding and assets required to implement the Delivery Program.
The plan identified six pillars that underpin Council decision making:
1. A protected environment and green open spaces 2. Quality, well planned development 3. Active and accessible places and spaces 4. A diverse and productive economy 5. A harmonious and proud community with strong social services and infrastructure 6. Leadership and transparency
Of these pillars 1 and 3 are particularly relevant to open space management. The stated objectives for these are outlined following
Pillar 1 A protected environment and green open spaces 1.1 Council’s environmentally sustainable practices inspire everyone to protect and nurture the natural environment. 1.2 The LGA’s waterways are healthy and accessible. 1.3 Everyone has access to beautiful Natural Areas and open spaces. 1.4 Local heritage is protected and promoted
Pillar 3 Active and accessible places and spaces 3.1 The LGA has a range of transport options to connect people, goods and businesses. 3.2 Roads, footpaths and cycleways are safe, accessible and free of congestion. 3.3 Everyone, including people with disability, navigates the LGA in safety. 3.4 Everyone has access to a range of active and passive recreation facilities.
Local Strategic Planning Statement 2040 The Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) guides land use planning and the delivery of significant infrastructure for the Georges River Local Government Area (LGA) until 2040. The LSPS creates a land use vision for the future of the LGA that recognises the character of suburbs and builds on the Georges River community’s social, environmental and economic values and strengths. Of particular relevance for open space management are influences related to open space and environment. The key benchmark characteristics of open space and environment are summarised in the LSPS Strategic Context summary opposite.
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Figure 2.2 Strategic Context – Environment and Open Space (source LSPS 2019)
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Open Space Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy 2019-2036 The Open Space Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy (OSRCFS) was finalised in 2019 and provides high-level direction for community centres, libraries, open space, sport and recreation facilities, athletics and aquatic facilities in the Georges River area. The plan addresses the following issues relating to open space, recreation facilities, community centres and libraries:
provision across the Georges River LGA as a whole current and future demand across the LGA key gaps and needs opportunities to better meet community needs
The Plan outlines that at 2.7ha per 1,000 people (excluding golf courses), the overall amount of open space provided in the Georges River area is comparable to nearby LGAs. Georges River contains a fairly even split between passive open space, active open space and bushland. The balance of these types of open space is a key feature of the character of the area and is highly valued by the community. Nearly all Georges River residents live within 400m of an open space. However, there are a number of pockets of high density development along the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra train lines in which residents do not have access to open space within 200 metres. This includes areas north and south of the Kogarah, Carlton, Allawah and Georges River stations, as well as an area north west of Penshurst station.
The report estimates that the existing supply of sports fields is insufficient to support current or projected future use. While overuse at some fields is resulting in deteriorating surface quality, synthetic fields and other field upgrades at Penshurst Park Sporting Hub, Gannons Park, Peakhurst Park and Poulton Park will help alleviate pressure on sports fields in the short to medium term. Analysis as part of the study indicated that the current provision of outdoor netball and tennis courts is sufficient. However, a notional shortfall of six indoor sports courts currently exists, a figure expected to increase to a shortfall of eight courts by 2036
The report notes the following summary findings and recommendations related to open space. The findings refer to a series of population catchments as described on Figure 2.3 below:
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Needs and gaps There is significant variation in the amount of open space provided between catchments. Catchments 2, 3 and 5 have the highest rates of open space provision in the LGA. Higher density areas in catchments 1, 4, and 6 are very constrained in terms of open space. There are a number of pockets of high density development along the Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line in which residents do not have access to open space within 200 metres. This includes areas north and south of the Kogarah, Carlton, Allawah and Georges River stations, as well as an area north west of Penshurst station.
Key opportunities Across the LGA, a number of community facilities and libraries are located within open space. This creates opportunities for a community precinct approach to management and programming. Visioning and master planning for town centres provide opportunities to deliver more high quality open space within 200 metres of high density development. For those areas where open space is constrained, the approaches to providing connections to nature in urban environments should be explored.
Future spaces and facilities hierarchy The strategy recommends a hierarchical approach for the planning and delivery of future facilities and spaces in the Georges River area. This includes
Local Local facilities provide opportunities to meet, play, and relax close to home. They serve smaller catchments of between 5,000 and 20,000 people, depending on the facility type.
District District facilities are of a larger scale and serve a wider catchment of between 20,000-50,000 people. These facilities contain multipurpose and specialised spaces. They accommodate a mix of active and passive uses and are generally able to host some Council-led events.
Regional Regional facilities serve populations of around 100,000-150,000 and will often have catchments that extend across the Georges River boundary. Regional facilities provide passive and active recreation opportunities and usually include specialist spaces. They have a larger focus on programming than District facilities.
The OSRCFS also makes some specific observations and recommendations related to Sportsgrounds and sports facilities:
Current sports facilities provision The existing supply of sports fields is insufficient to support current or projected future use. There is a current estimated shortfall of sports field playing surface area supply of 4.5ha (when allowance for ancillary areas is included the shortfall amounts to 7.6ha). Existing netball court provision is considered sufficient. Regional Associations in neighbouring LGAs are all located well within 30-minutes of Georges River, aligning with the 30-minute city planning model, and have the ability to support Georges River LGA participation through an association model preferred by the sport of netball. The current supply of tennis courts is considered reasonable based on the level of analysis undertaken for this strategy. Additional, more rigorous tennis-specific demand analysis will be required to strengthen confidence around the adequacy of provision. Council’s current supply of indoor sports courts is considered to be inadequate to meet existing demand. The OSRCFS identified a current shortfall of six courts but it is estimated a total of 11 indoor courts will be required by 2036, representing a shortfall of eight courts. 16 NATURAL AREAS Draft Generic Plan of Management
Indoor court facilities in neighbouring LGAs may be countering some of this demand. Additional courts are to be provided as part of the Penshurst Park Sporting Hub.
Sports facilities needs and gaps Although soccer is the most popular field sport activity in the LGA, it will be important to continue to offer diversity of opportunity across the sports field supply to accommodate a variety of uses. While predicting which individual field sports will be most popular in 20 years’ time is uncertain, we can be much more certain that the aggregate demand for land to address these sports will increase. A notional shortfall of six indoor sports courts currently exists, a figure expected to increase to a shortfall of eight courts by 2036. Due to the differences in results of the models for assessing demand, peak time occupancy of the new indoor courts should be closely monitored.
Sports facilities - key opportunities Investment in synthetic fields has taken place at Penshurst, Poulton and Peakhurst parks. This should alleviate some demand for sports fields for the next five years, but should be reviewed after five years when user data is analysed. Pursue potential for provision of irrigation to HV Evatt park playing field to increase resilience of sportgrass surface for higher levels of use Pursue potential for provision of drainage and irrigation to Riverwood Park playing field to increase resilience of sportgrass surface for higher levels of use Investigate the possibility of an elite sporting centre of excellence to accommodate key sporting codes and leverage off the draft Georges River 2050 Vision and City Reputation Strategy Olds Park remains important as a local/ district netball destination for Georges River residents and opportunities to improve the functionality and increase the capacity of this site is being pursued as part of the development of the new Masterplan. The planned expansion at Georges River Aquatic Leisure Centre will alleviate part of the notional shortfall in provision of indoor courts. The expansion includes a dedicated gymnastics facility which will contribute to meeting the gymnastics needs in the area. is below the mid-point of modelling scenarios.
Catering for youth Georges River Council is committed to providing child and youth-friendly public spaces to meet the diverse range of needs for children and young people, irrespective of their gender, cultural background or abilities. The Georges River Council Open Space Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy 2019-2036 states that Council aims to create “places and spaces to meet and make connections, to keep fit and play sport, to connect with and enjoy the natural environment, to learn and celebrate the unique Georges River culture and lifestyle”.
Georges River Council recognises that open spaces and recreational facilities that aim to be inclusive of young people should also be planned and managed in consultation with children and young people. This is done to ensure the quality and functionality of our community assets, and to ensure that children and young people have social agency and a sense of investment toward the public spaces and recreational facilities within Georges River community. This is consistent with Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, ensuring the provision of access points for children and young people to practice self- determination in matters that directly affect them.
Georges River Council consults regularly with a range of local youth-oriented bodies, including the Georges River Youth Advisory Committee, local schools, sporting clubs, cultural groups and community organisations that support young people to identify their needs and seek input on Council-owned and managed open spaces and recreational facilities.
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The Create Georges River Cultural Strategy (2019) identifies that “cultivating the creativity of young people in the LGA can also contribute to building the creative leaders of the future. Youth-friendly spaces and opportunities targeted at engaging young people are vitally important for building momentum and retaining cultural capital in the years to come”. The equitable provision of opportunities for all children and young people is the outcome this plan aims to achieve. This approach aims to contribute to children and young people’s sense of social, psychological and physical inclusion to the surrounding environment and the activities that take place across the Georges River community. This will ensure that appropriate strategies and actions are in place to address the inequitable provision of recreational opportunities for those individuals who seek self-expression and creativity by engaging in alternative recreational activities other than team sports that will enhance their self-esteem, health and integration into the wider Georges River community.
2.1.2 Statutory Requirements Local Government Act 1993 The Local Government Act and related amendments and guidelines provide the legislative framework for a council’s day-to-day operation. The Act emphasizes through the Community Land Management amendments of 1998 a council’s responsibility to actively manage land and to involve the community in developing a strategy for its management. Of particular relevance is the requirement for all council property classified as community lands to be categorised.
A Plan of Management for community land must identify management categories for the open space. The Local Government Act sets out a framework for making decisions around categorisation:
Local Government (General) Regulation (cl.6B-6JA) – Guidelines for categorisation: Provide criteria for deciding which categorisations are most applicable to a piece of community land.
Local Government Act 1993: Identifies core objectives for categories. Objectives provide goals towards which management efforts are directed. A Plan of Management must identify how it is going to achieve these and any other objectives.
The Local Government Act requires Plans of Management to identify:
the category of land; objectives and outcomes for the land; the means by which Council proposes to achieve objectives and outcomes; and the way by which council proposes to assess its performance.
The nature and use of community land may not change without an adopted Plan of Management.
Crown Land Management Act 2016 & Regulation 2018 The Crown Land Management Regulation 2018 provides clarity and certainty for Crown land managers, tenure holders, and users of Crown land about how parts of the CLM Act are implemented. Importantly, the Regulation covers a range of operational matters relevant to Crown land managers including:
the protection of Crown land–including activities prohibited and penalty notice offences on Crown land the management of Crown land–including the requirements of non-council CLMs information on activities, dealings and holdings.
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The objectives and principles of Crown land management are key values that guide the management of Crown land to benefit the people of NSW, and to ensure that Crown land is managed for sustainable, multiple uses.
Objectives of Crown land management The Act outlines the following objectives of Crown Lands Management:
Provide for the ownership, use and management of the Crown land of NSW Provide clarity concerning the law applicable to Crown land Require environmental, social, cultural heritage and economic considerations to be taken into account in decision-making about Crown land Provide for the consistent, efficient, fair and transparent management of Crown land for the benefit of the people of NSW Facilitate the use of Crown land by the Aboriginal people of NSW because of the spiritual, social, cultural and economic importance of land to Aboriginal people and, where appropriate, to enable the co- management of dedicated or reserved Crown land Provide for the management of Crown land having regard to the principles of Crown land management
Principles of Crown land management The Act outlines the following principles of Crown Lands Management:
(a) that environmental protection principles be observed in relation to the management and administration of Crown land, (b) that the natural resources of Crown land (including water, soil, flora, fauna and scenic quality) be conserved wherever possible, (c) that public use and enjoyment of appropriate Crown land be encouraged, (d) that, where appropriate, multiple use of Crown land be encouraged, (e) that, where appropriate, Crown land should be used and managed in such a way that both the land and its resources are sustained in perpetuity, and (f) that Crown land be occupied, used, sold, leased, licensed or otherwise dealt with in the best interests of the State consistent with the above principles.
Public Purpose Crown lands are to be used for the original purpose for which they were dedicated or reserved. Multiple uses of reserves are encouraged, where those uses are consistent with the original purpose of the reserve and the use does not impact on native title rights and interests under the Native Title Act 1993.
The public purpose for Crown Reserves covered by the Generic Plan is generally Public Recreation. Public purpose for the reserves covered by this Plan of Management is identified in section 3.2.
Leasing and Licencing on Crown Reserves Under the Crown Lands Management Act 2016, a lease or licence is a type of tenure that gives permission to occupy and use Crown land for a specified purpose and term. The CLM Act enables council Crown land managers to enter into leases and licences under the LG Act once a compliant plan of management is in place or the land is classified as operational, whichever occurs first. Council cannot enter into agreements for use, as lessor or licensor, on devolved reserves. The leasing and licensing of Crown land ensures there is legal and suitable occupation of Crown land.
The Council Crown land manager is required to ensure all monies received from the use of community land is directed to maintaining and sustaining long-term use and enjoyment of the reserve/s. The income generated from leasing and licencing is a primary form of funding for a Crown land manager. It allows a
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Crown land manager to cover long-term running costs (at a minimum) and invest over the long term for future generations to use and enjoy the Crown land in their community.
All Crown land managers should have lease and licence agreements in place with users of the reserves that they manage. Refer to section 3.6 for leases and licenses authorised by this Plan of Management.
Classification and Categorisation of Crown Lands The document Developing plans of management for community land Crown reserves - guidelines, December 2018, identifies that Council managers of Crown Reserves must ensure there is a compliant Plan of Management for all Crown land that they manage as community land. This must be in place within three years of the commencement of Part 3 of the Crown Lands Management Act (that is, by 30 June 2021). This is to ensure that Crown land is lawfully used and occupied, which is an essential part of Council’s role as the manager of Crown land.
Under the Crown Lands Management Act, Council managers must assign to all Crown land under their management one or more initial categories of community land referred to in Section 36 of the Local Government Act. The initial category must be assigned as soon as practicable after a council’s appointment as a Crown land manager. It is important that the initial category aligns closely with the original gazetted reserve purpose, and this should be the over-arching consideration of a council manager when notifying the initial category. The Local Government Act requires Plans of Management to identify:
the category of land; objectives and outcomes for the land; the means by which Council proposes to achieve objectives and outcomes; and the way by which council proposes to assess its performance.
Plans of management and native title As outlined in the document Guidelines For Council Crown Land Managers December 2016, Plans of Management for Crown reserves must be compliant with the statutory requirements prescribed by the both Crown Lands Management Act and Local Government Act. This includes a requirement for council crown land managers to obtain written advice from a qualified native title manager to ensure that the Council’s adoption of Plans of Management for Crown reserves and dealings with land for which it is Crown land manager complies with any applicable provisions of the native title legislation. This obligation applies to Crown land that is defined as ‘relevant land’ in the Crown Lands Management Act but not land that is defined as ‘excluded land’.
Excluded land is defined in the Crown Lands Management Act (CLM) to include: a) Land subject to an approved determination of native title (as defined in the Native Title Act 1993 of the Commonwealth) that has determined that: i. All native title rights and interests in relation to the land have been extinguished, or ii. There are no native title rights and interests in relation to the land, b) Land where all native title rights and interests in relation to the land have been surrendered under an indigenous land use agreement (as defined in the Native Title Act 1993 of the Commonwealth) registered under that Act, c) An area of land to which section 24FA protection (as defined in the Native Title Act 1993 of the Commonwealth) applies, d) Land where all native title rights and interests in relation to the land have been compulsorily acquired, e) Land for which a native title certificate is in effect.
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Section 8.7 of the CLM Act and the Native Title Manager Workbook (available from industry.nsw.gov.au/lands/what-we-do/our-work/native-title) clearly set out that written native title manager advice is required before a council Crown land manager does any of the following: a) Grants leases, licences, permits, forestry rights, easements or rights of way over the land b) Mortgages the land or allows it to be mortgaged c) Imposes, requires or agrees to covenants, conditions or other restrictions on use (or removes or releases, or agrees to remove or release, covenants, conditions, or other restrictions on use) in connection with dealings involving the land d) Approves (or submits for approval) a plan of management for the land that authorises or permits any of the kinds of dealings referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c). Accordingly, native title manager advice must be obtained prior to the approval (or submittal for approval) of a POM that allows a dealings in (a)–(c) and the execution of any lease, licence, permit, etc. that may be authorised under that plan.
The role of Council’s native Title Manager is to ensure that the Council’s dealings with land for which it is Crown land manager complies with any applicable provisions of the native title legislation and, in respect of Crown land for which Council is Crown land manager (not being ‘excluded land’) to provide advice that the Council’s proposed dealings, including the adoption of any POM, complies with the native title legislation.Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 establishes the statutory planning framework for environmental and land use planning of all land in NSW.
One of the main instruments for implementing the Act are Local Environmental Plans - statutory planning tools that set controls over development in the area to which they apply. They contain zoning controls as well as controls for heritage conservation areas and protected areas, amongst other matters.
SEPP No 19 Bushland in Urban Areas The general aim of State Environmental Planning Policy No.19 – Bushland in Urban Areas (SEPP 19 is to protect and preserve bushland.
SEPP 19 recognises the value of native bushland to the community as part of the natural heritage. It also recognised the aesthetic value of bushland as a means of softening the urban fabric. Natural bushland areas are also valued as recreational, educational and for their scientific value to the community. SEPP 19 outlines specific aims which include: a) To protect the remnants of plant communities which were once characteristic of the land. b) To retain bushland in parcels of a size and configuration that will enable the existing plant and animal communities to survive in the long term. c) To protect rare and endangered flora and fauna species. d) To protect habitats for native flora and fauna. e) To protect wildlife corridors and vegetation links with other nearby bushland…
State Environmental Planning Policy (Vegetation in Non-Rural Areas) 2017 This policy commenced in August 2017 and has the following aims: a) to protect the biodiversity values of trees and other vegetation in non-rural areas of the State, and b) to preserve the amenity of non-rural areas of the State through the preservation of trees and other vegetation.
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The policy outlines a framework for control of clearing of vegetation identifying an approvals process to be followed by Local Government and other land managers. The policy applies to vegetation in any non-rural area of the State that is declared to be covered by the policy by a development control plan.
Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 commenced on 25 August 2017. The Act applies to all NSW except for listed ‘Interim designated areas’ which are exempt from the Act until 24 November 2018. The Act supersedes the Threatened Species Conservation Act. Amongst other changes, the Act introduces new mandatory requirements for biodiversity assessment and reporting and requires proponents to offset biodiversity impacts by retiring biodiversity credits through the Biodiversity Offset Scheme. This is a significant change to the status quo where non-significant impacts did not previously require offsets. The key principle of BAM is ‘no net loss’, where impacts of development are offset by improving the condition of vegetation or habitat at a Biodiversity Stewardship Site. Importantly, developments cannot proceed simply by securing the required offsets, they are required to firstly demonstrate avoidance, minimisation and mitigation of impacts through reasonable measures prior to offsets being used.
State Environmental Planning Policy – Infrastructure 2007 State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (ISEPP) aims to facilitate the effective delivery of infrastructure across the State. The Infrastructure SEPP assists local government and the communities they support by simplifying the process for providing essential infrastructure.
The Infrastructure SEPP has specific planning provisions and development controls for 25 types of infrastructure works or facilities including roads, emergency services, electricity delivery, parks and other public reserves and telecommunications networks.
The Infrastructure SEPP outlines the planning rules for such works and facilities, including:
Where such development can be undertaken; What type of infrastructure development can be approved by a public authority under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act (EP&A Act) following an environmental assessment (known as ‘development without consent’); What type of development can be approved by the relevant local council, Minister for Planning or Department of Planning under Part 4 of the EP&A Act (known as ‘development with consent’); and What type of development is exempt or complying development.
Of particular relevance to open space is Clause 65 that specifies that development for any purpose may be carried out without consent if the development is for the purposes of implementing an adopted plan of management. The clause also lists a range of ancillary developments permitted without consent.
Clause 66 provides for a range of exempt developments within a public reserve such as the construction, maintenance and repair of walking tracks, boardwalks, stairways, gates, seats shelters and shade structures.
Local Environmental Plans Natural Areas are generally zoned RE1 – Public Recreation under Hurstville and Kogarah LEP’s 2012. However there are several Natural Areas Zoned E1 National Parks and Nature Reserves in Hurstville LEP 2012 and E2 Environmental Conservation in Kogarah LEP 2012.
Georges River is covered by the two LEP’s of the previous Councils. Within these LEP’s the objectives are the same but the landuse tables differ. The objectives of the RE1 Public Recreation zone are listed in both as follows:
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(a) To enable land to be used for public open space or recreational purposes. (b) To provide a range of recreational settings and activities and compatible land uses. (c) To protect and enhance the natural environment for recreational purposes.
Within these areas the following works can be undertaken without development consent:
Hurstville LEP Environmental facilities; Environmental protection works; Roads
Kogarah LEP Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Environmental protection works
The following activities are only permitted with Council consent:
Kogarah LEP Aquaculture; Boat launching ramps; Car parks; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Emergency services facilities; Environmental facilities; Flood mitigation works; Information and education facilities; Jetties; Kiosks; Markets; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (major); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Registered clubs; Respite day care centres; Restaurants or cafes; Roads; Signage; Water recreation structures
Hurstville LEP Aquaculture; Building identification signs; Business identification signs; Centre-based child care facilities; Community facilities; Information and educational facilities; Kiosks; Markets; Recreation areas; Recreation facilities (indoor); Recreation facilities (outdoor); Respite day care centres; Restaurants or cafes
Any other works or activities other than those listed above are prohibited in areas zoned RE1 - Public Recreation.
In addition other prohibited activities for users in Natural Areas are communicated via signage and include: Golf practice, use of motorised vehicles, using firearms, flying model aeroplanes, horses and unleashed dogs, lighting of fires.
2.1.3 Other relevant policies The Green and Blue Grid In acknowledging that green space is a key hallmark of liveability in urban areas, The Government Architect of NSW identified a network of high-quality green space that connects town centres, public transport hubs, and major residential areas. Known as the Sydney Green Grid, it is an integral part of the Greater Sydney Region and District Plans. Underpinning Greener Places, the draft green infrastructure policy, the Green Grid promotes sustainable development while maximising quality of life and wellbeing.
A series of detailed plans were developed for each of the District Plan areas as defined by the Greater Sydney Commission. The South Plan was developed in 2017 and covers the area of Georges River LGA. The plan identifies a series of potential projects that can pursue the Green Grid objectives. Of particular note are the following:
SD.1.5 GEORGES RIVER BAY PARKS This cluster of projects is located on the foreshore of the Georges River. Improved connectivity to the string of riverside parks situated in the bays of the river with enhancements to the parks and their wetland systems. Riverside parks include: Len Reynolds Reserve, Northcote Street Reserve, Sans Souci Park, Claydon Reserve, Carrs Bush Park Reserve, Shipwrights Bay Reserve, Bald Face Point Reserve, Poulton Park and Moores Reserve, Como Pleasure Grounds and Coronation Bay.
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SD.1.10 SALT PAN CREEK CORRIDOR This project cluster has a high conservation value along the Salt Pan Creek and Georges River corridors. There are significant areas of mangroves along Salt Pan Creek and a series of boardwalks and paths. The proposed projects include improving links along the creek corridor and connecting them to nearby key centres including Bankstown, Riverwood, Padstow and Peakhurst. Extending the open space corridor along the Georges River from Chipping Norton and the Georges River National Park in the West Central and South West Districts along the adjacent open spaces and sports fields. Figure 2.4 below outlines the District Plan context of the Green Grid proposals.
Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement also refers to the goals of the Sydney Green and Blue Grid and as outlined in section 2.3 Council will be progressively pursuing the extension of the Primary Green Grid which extends along Salt Pan Creek.
Georges River Estuary Coastal Zone Management Plan (Final Report) 2013 The primary goal of the CZMP is defined as “to conserve and improve the existing natural environment of the Georges River Estuary, and to improve the water quality of the estuary through targeted pollution reduction”. Includes proposals for management options for a number of a number of open spaces included in the Generic Plans of Management.
Georges River Keeper Strategic Plan 2018-2022 The strategic programs encompass activities that will allow Georges Riverkeeper to work towards meeting this aspirational goal, with member councils and our other partners.
Five focus areas were identified through a stakeholder engagement process undertaken in the development of this strategy and are represented by the five programs, which are:
Catchment Actions Program River Health Monitoring Program Stormwater Program Research Program Education & Capacity Building Program
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Figure 2.4 South District Green Web Action Plan – Access to Open Space Plan (figure 5.4 of document) Georges River Foreshore Access and Improvement Plan (under preparation) This plan covers 66 Foreshore reserves and Parks of which 47 are included within one of the Generic Plans of Management. The following reports were prepared as a baseline studies for the Georges River Foreshore Access and Improvement Plan and form part of the above Plan:
Park Assets, Access and Amenity Report 2019 A park by park assessment to identify priority areas taking into account the foreshore parks purpose and service delivery to enable categorisation of each park for a management response focused on assets, access and amenity. The assessment includes an itemised listing of each park with assets and access attributes described.
Coastal Hazard Assessment and Concepts for Foreshore Improvements 2019 This report documents the coastal hazard assessment and preparation of concept designs for foreshore improvements associated with Plan.
The report objectives are as follows:
Determine the coastal vulnerability area (mapping of erosion and areas vulnerable to existing and future inundation); Undertake a coastal hazard assessment; Prepare concept plans for erosion control (hard and soft) and foreshore access improvements, along with cost estimates for civil/structural foreshore works; and Input to prioritisation of foreshore improvements and environmental enhancements
Riparian vegetation survey 2019 The vegetation survey forms part of the biodiversity assessment of the Georges River foreshore areas. An ‘ecological ranking’ and ‘vulnerability’ of these reserves was then categorised based on accumulative and qualitative analysis of vegetation integrity, presence of TECs and present and future threats. From this, each site was prescribed a suitable management strategy in order to achieve the Georges River Council’s aim to ‘identify areas suitable for the creation or enhancement of estuarine communities, foreshore recreation and improvement of access’.
Seagrass Assessment 2019 This assessment was undertaken to inform the foreshores ecological assessment and includes the identification of key biodiversity values for protection or rehabilitation in the foreshore improvement plan. The current assessment of seagrass was able to be compared with a 2009 study for seagrass distribution and species. Overall, seagrass have experienced a decline of more than 75% in the Study Area since 2009. Changes in the distribution and composition of seagrasses throughout the Study Area compared to 2009 could be attributed to alterations to water and sediment quality from catchment discharge/runoff, incidental loss from recreational activities and shoreline stabilisation works and other pressures from development and industry. The current study identified initiatives for Council consideration to maintain and enhance seagrass in the Georges River LGA which include:
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Management of land use/maintenance practices Bank stabilisation Community education Stormwater management Seagrass transplanting Water quality and seagrass monitoring
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Local Approvals Policy – Use Of Public Land 2018 The purpose of this Policy is to list the circumstances when activities in the public domain (streets, public spaces and open spaces) do not need Council approval; and to outline the criteria for activities that do require approval. The policy identifies the following:
Prohibited Activities The policy identifies that the following activities are prohibited within the LGA:
Activities, displays, performances, promotions or behaviour that conflicts with acceptable community standards or such activities that are considered to be likely to cause public offence Unauthorised selling of goods of any type for commercial purposes Placement of charity clothing bins on public land.
Pre-Approved Activities Activities that have already been approved under existing development consent or in conjunction with a community event approved by Council are not required to obtain further approval from Council, so long as they are undertaken in the manner specified on the approval.
Section 3.3 of the policy addresses activities involving community lands such as those covered by this PoM, and notes that not more than one group/activity will be permitted to occupy an area of community land at any one time, and that use of Council’s parks and reserves requires a valid booking.
Section 3.4 of the policy addresses engaging in trade or business on public lands and provides assessment criteria for the assessment of the following:
Fundraising activities Local area photography or filming Festivals or Community Events
Public hiring of public parks and reserves Applications to book a Council park or reserve will be assessed with regard to:
The nature, scale and potential impacts of the activity or function being undertaken The time and duration of the activity and Whether any devices or marquees will be erected as part of the activity.
Approval conditions – approvals to use a Council park or reserve do not permit:
The storage of any equipment Amplification or use of a loud speaker or sound amplifying device Any mobile floodlights or spotlights The installation or use of jumping castles The use of more than 10 chairs and one table The installation or use of arches, stages, carpet aisles, decorations, confetti, or rice The use of Council’s sport floodlights Pressurised air-horns, whistles or other similar devices Consumption of alcohol Selling, hiring or promoting of goods or services or Signage of any kind (including ‘A’ _frame signs).
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Other sections of the policy applicable to open space management for which assessment criteria are provided include:
3.7. Set up, operate or use a loudspeaker or sound amplifying device 3.8. Install or operate an amusement device 3.9. Use a standing vehicle or any article for the purpose of selling any article in a public place
Public Art Policy Council adopted the Create Georges River Cultural Strategy on 23 September 2019 (COM034-19). This Strategy highlighted the need to create a Public Art Policy to guide the development of public art throughout Georges River local government area.
Public art refers to ephemeral, temporary and permanent art of any medium that is situated, performed or staged in the public domain. Council is currently preparing the draft Public Art Policy which aims to provide a diverse range of public art projects, including Council initiated, developer initiated or community driven artworks.
As a result of community consultation, four overarching guiding principles have been formulated, aimed at making public art part of daily life within the Georges River area. These are:
Reflect and empower our local community; Enhance the liveability and distinctiveness of our area; Create key partnerships and collaborations to produce high quality public art; Support artists and recognise the depth and breadth of contemporary public art practice.
This Policy commits Council to a best practice approach when planning, implementing and delivering public art. It encourages the creation of high quality and original public art projects in order to embed public art in community life, including integrating public art into new developments via the implementation of statutory planning controls. Public art will be recognised as a Council asset and maintained accordingly.
Council commits to valuing the contribution of artists and their role in creating innovative approaches and responses to public places, promoting civic engagement and community interaction. In order to grow and maintain a public art collection, this Policy commits Council to securing adequate resources through Council’s capital works program and operational budgets; private sector contributions; and grant funding.
Procurement Policy Council’s Procurement Policy makes provision for consideration of Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) by initiating Life Cycle Management assessment of proposed purchases of goods and services. The policy states that: “Any purchase of a product or service will consider all aspects of environmental sustainability and the sustainable use of the resource prior to making any purchase”.
It is the responsibility of Council officers to weigh the costs and benefits associated with any purchase for recreational equipment, park furniture, fixtures, fittings or services for parks that are the subject of this plan of management against their potential short term or accumulative negative impacts on the environment and public health. It is Council’s preference to purchase Australian made, recycled and environmentally friendly products and services where they are deemed to perform satisfactorily, meet the required needs and are reasonably priced against other suitable products.
When considering a purchase for parks that are included in this plan of management consideration needs to be given to the following when compiling specifications and assessing quotations or tenders whether:
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The goods contain recyclable materials or can be reused, or remanufactured. The products and materials to be used have high energy ratings and efficiency features. The products will degrade and release toxins or other pollutant materials into the terrestrial or marine environment over their lifecycle. The organisations that are to supply the product or service can demonstrate their policies and practices their commitment to ESD principles. The product and materials have minimum packaging)
There is a need to ensure that the parks within Georges River LGA are protected from any adverse impact from hazardous or toxic materials. Therefore as part of Council’s risk management the purchase of goods and services for these parks needs to consider the composition and materials that products and goods are composed of to avoid detriment to the environment and public health.
Community Lease Policy The purpose of this policy (in draft form at time of writing of PoM) is to provide a framework through which Council can determine the eligibility of community groups to occupy Council owned and managed land and buildings (such as community centres, scout and guide halls) in an equitable and transparent manner and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.
The policy also includes Council owned sporting and recreational facilities which may or may not be capable of supporting a commercial return. These include (but are not limited to) facilities within Hurstville Oval, golf courses and sporting amenities blocks. The leasing of these types of facilities will be subject to an open and competitive public process such as tender or expression of interest.
2.1.4 Management initiatives Asset Management It is important that Council continues to monitor and report on its assets and infrastructure. The information provides the means for Council to evaluate and make decisions relative to the allocation of scarce resources and the need for repairing, renewing, replacing or disposing of an asset. The process allows for budget and service planning relative to the expenditure required to retain the quantity and/or quality of service to be provided to a particular asset.
Council has considerable investment in its assets within its parks and reserves. Some of the most significant assets are its buildings, native bushland, playgrounds, park furniture, fixtures and fittings etc. Based on the information contained in its asset registrar and with consideration to public expectations, regulatory requirements and trends in the expected future growth and demand Council should proceed to prepare an asset management plan for each of its Local Parks and Reserves.
Risk Management Standards Australia notes that: “Risk management is recognised as an integral part of good management practice”. (AS/NZS 4360:2004)
Risk management is a systematic method for establishing the context, identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment, monitoring and communication of risks (AS/NZS 4360:2004). Council will need to prepare a hazard identification and risk management plan for its Local Parks. These sites could contain a number of potential unidentified environmental, health and safety risks. The risk management plan should be prepared by an appropriately qualified person and in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4360:2004.
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Natural Area Maintenance Council’s maintenance of natural areas involves several streams of activity. Council manages a series of bush regeneration contracts that target regeneration, revegetation and weed management activities in bushland areas and creek corridors. This is reviewed year to year to respond to the evolving priorities of the LGA and to progressively improve the quality and resilience of natural area.
This is coordinated with the significant inputs of community bushcare groups which operate across the LGA in natural areas. Council funds these groups with support from external grant funding and also supports their on-site activities with professional bushcare staff.
Sites which have current bushcare programs include:
H.V. Evatt Park Heinrich Reserve Lime Kiln Bay Marine Drive Reserve Moore Reserve Myles Dunphy Reserve Native Nursery Group NOMADS Oatley Park Oatley Pleasure Grounds Ogilvy Street Poulton Park Riverwood Wetlands Roving Group
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2.2 The open space network Councils Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) identifies that the natural environment is a key feature of the Georges River LGA’s character and is much loved. It notes that the overall amount of open space is comparable to nearby council areas, split across bushland, passive and active open space.
It observes that most open space in the LGA is of good quality and for the most part accessible to the community. However, access to open space is not consistent – people living in some pockets of high density development do not have easy access to open space. The report notes that Council is looking at innovative solutions to acquire land to deliver an additional 7.6 ha of open space to connect and support Georges River’s existing and future population.
Councils 2019 Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy (OSRCFS) further notes that in addition to Council owned open space, Georges River residents may also access open space provided by neighbouring councils. This is especially important for areas of the LGA where the current supply of open space is low such as in catchments 4 (Georges River) and 1 (Beverley Hills, Kingsgrove, Narwee, Riverwood). However, when taking neighbouring open space into consideration it is important to understand that the population of adjoining Council areas and related demand for these sites may already be at or in excess of capacity. Catchment 4 (Georges River) has the lowest provision of open space in the LGA. This is coupled with relatively high density, low household incomes, and a 31 percent projected population increase to 2036.
Figure 2.5 next page is sourced from Council’s LSPS and summarises Councils key strategic directions in relation to open space, landscape and waterways. These include:
Addressing gaps in access to open space as above Facilitating primary Green Grid links from Lime Kiln Bay to Kogarah Bay and Bardwell Creek to the south west Facilitating secondary north south Green Grid links Improving the quality and resilience of existing parks
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Figure 2.5 Structure plan - open space and waterways (Source Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement)
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2.3 The Georges River Environment This section sets the physical and environmental context for the management of Parks in Georges River. The following factors influence to varying degrees the character use and management demands of Parks
2.3.1 Cycle and pedestrian access The Georges River area has a number of walkways and cycle routes which provide an easy way to explore the area, many of which offer beautiful views of the Georges Rivers and bushland reserves. Routes are suitable for short walks or longer distances.
Popular walkways in the LGA include:
Carss Bush Park (Carss Park) H.V. Evatt Park to Salt Pan Creek walkway (Lugarno) Gannons Park to Boggywell Creek walkway (Peakhurst/Lugarno) Lime Kiln Bay to Georges River Golf Course walkway (Mortdale) Lime Kiln Bay walkway (Peakhurst) Moore Reserve (Oatley) Oatley Park walkways Oatley Pleasure Grounds Oatley to Como Bridge walkway and cycle path Poulton Park (Connells Point) Salt Pan Creek and Riverwood Wetlands walkway (Riverwood).
Dog owners have access to nine off-leash dog parks in the Georges River area, where dogs can run, exercise and socialise leash-free with other dogs and visitors. All off-leash areas include fenced and unfenced areas and are open all year round.
Georges River Council encourages leisure and recreational cycling throughout the region and have developed 11 cycling routes for the whole community to enjoy.
Cycle routes can be found at the following locations:
Carss Bush Park (Carss Park) Gannons Park (Peakhurst) Georges River Oval (Velodrome) Kempt Field (Georges River) Leighton Park (Beverley Park) Moore Reserve (Oatley) Oatley Park (Oatley) Oatley to Como Bridge (Oatley) Olds Park (Penshurst) Sans Souci Park (Sans Souci) Todd Park (Carss Park).
The Georges River region has a network of on-road cycle paths which are identified by logos painted on the left-hand side of the road, as well as the presence of signage, warning motorists and pedestrians to ‘Watch for Cyclists.
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Many of the foreshore parks and reserves in the LGA are included as part of the Great Kai’Mia Way for walking and cycling. The Great Kai'Mia Way is a vision put forward in the early 2000s for the integration of over two hundred kilometres of sustainable walking tracks and cycleways which link Botany Bay, the Woronora valley, large parts of southern and western Sydney, and the Illawarra Escarpment.
Figure 2.6 Cycle network and relationship to Parks and other open space
2.3.2 Tree canopy and biodiversity The Georges River LSPS identifies that the variety and amount of flora and fauna differs throughout the LGA – refer to Figure 2.7. The general trend is for greater biodiversity in the greener, southwestern suburbs and less observable native species in the more urbanised, northern suburbs. The LSPS proposes enhancing biodiversity across the LGA and safeguarding the bio-diverse, green areas that link reserves and nearby national parks by strengthening biodiversity protection in land use planning controls. Council also proposes to do this do this by enhancing bio-diverse links between natural areas through targeted public tree planting in identified Green Grid corridors.
The Greater Sydney Green Grid links tree-lined streets, waterways, bushland corridors, parks and open spaces with town centres, public transport and public places. Council proposes to:
prioritise active transport links to connect the three bridges crossing the Georges River improve the southern end of the connection between Bankstown and the Georges River via Salt Pan Creek open space corridors and green corridors through Riverwood improve access to the Salt Pan Creek Corridor from Riverwood improve access to parklands on the headlands and bays of the Georges River continue laneway revitalisation within the strategic and district centres of Kogarah and Georges River Improving biodiversity resilience through the effective provision of ecosystem services in the Green Grid
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Investigate secondary Green Grid. Links between parks, open spaces and reserves should feature tree-lined streets and harmonise with Green Grid opportunities identified in the South District Plan, including the Illawarra Rail Line Corridor
Expanding the tree canopy in urban areas supports happy and healthy neighbourhoods. Preserving and replenishing trees on private land is and will remain a mechanism to achieve our tree canopy target. This will be enhanced by planting additional trees in streets, centres, public spaces and bushland areas – refer to Figure 2.8.
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Figure 2.7 Biodiversity and sustainability (Source Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement)
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Figure 2.8 Tree canopy (Source Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement)
2.3.3 Hazards The Georges River LSPS identifies that the LGA’s climate, vegetation, topography and pattern of development means there are pockets of land at risk of bushfire and flooding – refer to Figure 2.9. The LSPS recommends that development should be avoided in hazardous areas and higher densities avoided in areas with limited evacuation options. Bushfire prone land is mainly focussed around Oatley, Peakhurst Heights, Lugarno, Blakehurst and Georges River Grove. Flood studies show the potential for significant flooding in parts of Mortdale, Peakhurst, Georges River, Beverley Hills and Allawah. This includes areas that may be susceptible to high hazard flooding. Although these areas are generally confined to parklands and reserves, some locations include residential, commercial or industrial land that may be affected by high hazard flows in large storm events. While flood risk management studies and plans help Council to mitigate flood risks, factors including climate, development densification and people’s behaviour make it impossible to eliminate all flood risks.
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Figure 2.9 Environmental hazards (Source Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement)
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2.3.4 Climate resilience Improvements in precinct and building design and the way water and energy infrastructure is delivered can support more efficient use of resources and lower carbon emissions in Georges River. Waste management is both an environmental challenge and an economic opportunity, with new approaches to reusing material and resources in a circular economy. Council is an active member of the Cities Power Partnership Program which will ensure emission reductions and clean energy successors, enabling a sustainable future for our LGA and District.
In addition, Council will use its development of a Resilience Strategy to ensure continuous improvement towards zero net carbon. Climate change is causing more extreme weather events with the effects of heatwaves increasingly exerting adverse effects on human health. The design and delivery of integrated green infrastructure within the built environment can help to reduce heat island effect particularly for people in and around higher density areas. Having access to high quality green spaces within walking distance to homes and workplaces encourages healthy activity and connectivity. Council has already commenced work in this area through the ChillOUT project. The project will deliver healthy, green and smart built environment ChillOUT hubs as part of the Cool Places Urban Oasis Program. These open-air community spaces include environmental sensors to measure urban heat microclimates, mobile charging stations that integrate with furniture, Wi-Fi access points, and flexible work & rest spaces.
There is approximately 40 km of shoreline along the Georges River. Modelling has shown a significant level of sea level rise towards 2100. Around 65% of the land area of affected lots is zoned for public recreation, which represents a significant management issue for Council. Private land affected by sea level rise requires a risk-based planning approach to ensure that land use planning and development outcomes are both responsive to and appropriate to the level of coastal hazard risk.
2.3.5 Geology and soils The underlying geology of George River LGA is composed of two basic types: the Ashfield Shales of the Wianamatta Group, and Hawkesbury Sandstone. The Ashfield Shales form the bedrock for most of the city area. When weathered, the shale forms residual clay soils, with a gently undulating topography. It would predominantly have supported Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest, however as this was the most suitable land for farming and then for housing, almost all of the original natural areas on these soils have been lost.
Underneath the Ashfield Shales lie the Hawkesbury Sandstones, which outcrop along the south-western boundary of the Council. The sandstone shows greater weather resistance than the shale, and the topography formed adjacent to the Georges River and Salt Pan Creek is quite steep. The soils derived from the sandstone are sandy, thin, and support a diversity of species, which now comprises the majority of the remaining vegetation.
There is also a transition zone between the shale and sandstone, which is made by a series of shale and siltstone bands interbedded within the sandstone at the top of the sandstone sequence. The soils formed in this zone vary from clays to sands, and include detached sandstone boulders known as "floaters." The transition zone sustains an interrelated but unique vegetation type, between the typical sandstone and shale communities.
Bays and inlets, identified by mangroves and salt marsh, have been infilled by alluvial sands, which are soft and compressible. A volcanic intrusive identified within Evatt Park supports a closed forest association unique to the region
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2.3.6 Vegetation types Estuarine Complex The Estuarine Complex occurs along tidal rivers and in shallow mudflats. Indicator species are the Grey Mangrove (Avicennia marina), a small tree up to 5m high, and/or River Mangrove (Aegiceras corniculatus), a shrub to 2m high which is usually found further upstream. The mangroves are often found in association with saltmarsh, with typical species of Sarcocornia quinqueflora and Suaeda australis; rushland of Juncus krausii and Phragmites australis; or low open forest of Casuarina glauca. Examples of these vegetation types are found at the following locations:
Cedar Street, Lugarno (DECC land) Edith Bay Wetland, Lugarno Gannons Park, Peakhurst/Lugarno (Sportsgrounds POM) Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Wetlands), Oatley Myles Dunphy Reserve, Oatley Murdock Crescent Reserve, Lugarno Riverwood Wetlands/Lillian Road Reserve, Riverwood Salt Pan Creek Foreshore Reserve, Peakhurst Yarran Road Reserve, Oatley.
Turpentine Ironbark Forest The Wianamatta Shale soils of the north-eastern suburbs of the Council area once supported a vast Turpentine-Ironbark forest. The identifying canopy species are Turpentine (Syncarpia glomulifera), Grey Ironbark (Eucalyptus paniculata) and Broad-leaved Ironbark (Eucalyptus fibrosa). Dominant understorey species include Hop Bush (Dodonaea triquetra), Straight Wattle (Acacia stricta) and Native Elderberry (Polyscias sambucifolia), while Viola hederacea is a common ground cover species.
This association is now one of the rarest of all vegetation types of the greater Sydney region, with only 0.5% of its former area remaining. It has been listed as an Endangered Ecological Community under Schedule 1 Part 3 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. The only remnant within the Georges River LGA occurs in William Road Reserve, Riverwood (part of Riverwood Park & Wetlands, within the Sportsgrounds POM). The Black Forest Reserve, Beverly Hills (within the Parks POM) shows evidence of soil stored seed and may be suitable for regeneration of the Turpentine-Ironbark Forest association.
Sydney Sandstone Heaths, Scrub, Woodlands & Forests Complex Sydney Sandstone Gully Forest This Forest is one of the dominant associations of the Sandstone Complex and is the most common type of remnant within Georges River. It grows in sheltered gullies and hillsides on Hawkesbury Sandstone. Several distinct subunits occur, as described below.
Open Forest/Woodland The dominant canopy species are Sydney Red Gum (Angophora costata), Sydney Peppermint (Eucalyptus piperita) and Red Bloodwood (Corymbia gummifera). A diverse understorey includes Old Man Banksia (Banksia serrata) and Broadleaf Hakea (Hakea dactyloides). Examples are found at:
Cedar Street Reserve, Lugarno Gannons Park, Peakhurst/Lugarno (Sportsgrounds POM) Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Oatley Heights Park), Mortdale Lugarno Parade Reserve, Lugarno Salt Pan Creek Foreshore Reserve, Peakhurst Yarran Road Reserve, Oatley.
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Tall Open Forest Typical overstorey species are Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis) and Turpentine (Syncarpia glomulifera). The understorey layer includes Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) and Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus). Examples can be seen at:
Gannons Park, Peakhurst/Lugarno (Sportsgrounds POM) Georges River Golf Course (Sportsgrounds POM) Myles Dunphy Reserve, Oatley Murdock Crescent Reserve, Lugarno.
Closed Forest A warm temperate rainforest association is found in HV Evatt Park at Lugarno (Sportsgrounds POM). This vegetation is very rare in St George and uncommon in Sydney. Remnant species include Coachwood (Ceratopetalum apetalum), Grey Myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia), Crinkle Bush (Lomatia myricoides), Maytenus silvestris, and a number of indigenous vines.
Sydney Sandstone Ridgetop Woodland Sydney Sandstone Ridgetop Woodland occurs on Hawkesbury Sandstone ridges, plateaus and dry exposed hillsides. The dominant species are Sydney Red Gum (Angophora costata), Sydney Peppermint (Eucalyptus piperita), Red Bloodwood (Corymbia gummifera), Grey Gum (Eucalyptus punctata) and Rough-barked Apple (Angophora floribunda). The shrub layer is typically composed of Banksias and Hakeas. Examples can be seen at:
Freeman Avenue Reserve, Oatley Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Bay Road Reserve bushland), Oatley Lugarno Parade Reserve, Lugarno Marine Drive Reserve, Oatley Meyer Reserve, Oatley Murdock Crescent Reserve, Lugarno Oatley Park (specific POM) Peakhurst Foreshore Reserve, Peakhurst Salt Pan Creek Foreshore Reserve, Peakhurst. Within Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay (Bay Road) Reserve, the Ridgetop Woodland intergrades with Shale/Sandstone Transition Complex.
River-flat Forest Complex
River-flat Forest grows on alluvium of the Georges River floodplains, including major tributary creeks. They often occur within or in close association with the Estuarine Complex. The only River-flat Forest within the Georges River LGA occurs at Edith Bay Wetland, Lugarno, and the dominant species is Melaleuca linariifolia.
Shale/Sandstone Transition Complex
The geology and soils of the Shale/Sandstone Transition Complex are variable and are characterised by lateritized shale lenses and sandstone at the top of the Hawkesbury Group and the bottom of the Wianamatta Group. Typical species are Grey Gum (Eucalyptus punctata), Scribbly Gum (Eucalyptus haemastoma), and Red Bloodwood (Corymbia gummifera). The lower storey includes Hairpin Banksia (Banksia spinulosa), Geebungs (Persoonia spp.) and many Pea-flowers. It may be seen in the following locations:
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Georges River Golf Course (Sportsgrounds POM), Peakhurst Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Bay Road Reserve), Oatley Oatley Park (specific POM).
The quality of remnant bushland varies significantly, depending on several factors including the size and shape of the remnant; the proximity of housing or human use of adjoining land; the intensity of the use of the land, and the types of activity undertaken, and the amount and quality of stormwater, drains, and run-off flowing into the bushland.
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2.4 Consultation The Natural Areas Generic Plan of Management has drawn on consultation undertaken in recent years for the development of major strategic planning documents. These processes have integrated various community and other stakeholder engagement programs which can inform the Generic Plan of management for Parks. The Draft Plan of Management will be subject to consultation in the form of community ‘Have a Say days” in addition to public exhibition in accordance with statutory requirements
2.4.1 Past consultation Community Strategic Plan consultation 2018 – key points preserve, maintain and enhance bushland reserves ensure development does not take priority over the natural environment focus on river health, and better manage storm water run-off to keep rubbish out of Georges River and its tributaries provide more facilities (tables, seating, playground equipment, etc.) within parks and reserves have more off-leash dog parks provide more cycleways and better active connections.
Open space, recreation and community facilities survey outcomes 2018– key points main activities undertaken in parks organised sport 51% fitness 48% walking dog 23% using play equipment 22%
most important open space parks 89% bush reserves 74% sports fields 68% play equipment 60% indoor sporting 37% athletics 35% indoor recreation 33%
Generally respondents identified a high level of satisfaction with the exception of dog parks which were commented on as being inadequately provided and for some existing facilities problematic in their management.
Beyond community issues, with regards to the general issue of distribution and quality of parks the OSRCFS suggests on p103 that generally access to open space is “comparable to adjoining LGA’s” and “Nearly all Georges River residents live within 400m of an open space”. It notes that although “the majority of open space in Georges River is of good quality…. there are a number of smaller, local parks that lack facilities, visibility and general functionality…that would need considerable embellishment to meet community needs”. The conclusions for theme 3 do specifically suggest open space distribution should be improved in precincts 1, 4 and 6 which are also highlighted on Figure 9 in the LSPS. The distribution and quality issues need to be considered in the Generic PoM’s.
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2.4.2 On-line forum Council has provided an on line forum for the community to provide additional feedback on how they use opens spaces across all of the four Generic Plans of Management and what are the key issues to be addressed. The purpose of the on line presence was to:
1. Establish the purpose of the Generic PoM review 2. Outline the outcomes of recent community consultation 3. Provide an opportunity for new community perspectives related to specific parks 4. Publicise opportunities to attend pop u have a say days
In addition to being provided with a summary of past consultation outcomes as per section 2.4.1 the forum invites users to provide feedback on the following:
Which parks and reserves do you frequently use What do you like about them? What do you think needs to be improved/changed?
Respondents were able to flag using an interactive map, comments related to any park in the LGA. The feedback provides background to community perspectives of open space in Georges River and also provides some specific comments for open spaces both in the generic PoM’s and those covered by Specific PoMs.
A total of 156 persons visited the Have a Say page for the Generic Plans of Management. A listing of key feedback and issues raised in relation to open space in this Generic Plan of Management is provided in Appendix B. A summary of survey participation and key issues raised follows:
Summary of online responses received from December 2019 to March 2020
156 visits 17 Engaged participants (participated in survey) 59 Informed participants (visited multiple pages, downloaded a document, contributed to a tool) 125 Aware participants (visited at least 1 page)
Most visited parks (by survey participants)
Carss Bush Park Moore reserve Narwee Park Donnelly Park Kempt Field
Key areas for improvement
Circuit paths and loop access Youth facilities Facilities for adults and individual people (including fitness equipment) Maintenance of grass and edges Maintenance of bushland / wetland areas
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2.4.3 Community Have a Say Days Three pop-up sessions were provided at the Preliminary Draft stage of the Plan of Management. These aimed to reach a broad sample of community members. Printed collateral explained the purpose of the plan of management and focus on the common issues and recommendations that the plans have identified. The issues / actions were exemplified by images of specific parks. Where leases and licenses are to be recommended these were also identified.
The Pop-ups were scheduled for times when participation was anticipated including at weekends – and ran for three hours each.
A range of techniques and tools to encourage participation and feedback were provided: ‘Dotmocracy boards’ where participants can record positive or negative support using sticky dots; Private ballot boxes where respondents can write their thoughts (such as likes/dislikes, suggestions for the future, etc.) on post-it notes and place them inside a sealed box.
A summary of the key have a say day findings follows:
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2.4.4 Public Hearing A public hearing will be provided during the public exhibition period in accordance with the Local Government Act. The public hearing provides an opportunity for the community to discuss the proposed categorisation of community lands.
2.4.5 Public Exhibition The plan will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days plus a 14-day ongoing response period (42 days total) in accordance with the Local Government Act. The exhibition period allows for interested parties to comment on the Draft Plan. Council will consider all comments and the final document will be amended where appropriate.
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3 BASIS FOR MANAGEMENT
3.1 Guidelines for Categorisation Guidelines for categorisation as Natural Area
The land (whether in an undisturbed state or not) possesses a significant geological feature, geomorphological feature, landform, representative system or other natural feature or attribute that would be sufficient to further categorise the land as bushland, wetland, escarpment, watercourse or foreshore.
The lands subject to this PoM meet the criteria for the specific categorisations of
Natural Area - Bushland (1) Land that is categorised as a natural area should be further categorised as bushland under section 36 (5) of the Act if the land contains primarily native vegetation and that vegetation: (a) is the natural vegetation or a remainder of the natural vegetation of the land, or (b) although not the natural vegetation of the land, is still representative of the structure or floristics, or structure and floristics, of the natural vegetation in the locality. (2) Such land includes: (a) bushland that is mostly undisturbed with a good mix of tree ages, and natural regeneration, where the understorey is comprised of native grasses and herbs or native shrubs, and that contains a range of habitats for native fauna (such as logs, shrubs, tree hollows and leaf litter), or (b) moderately disturbed bushland with some regeneration of trees and shrubs, where there may be a regrowth area with trees of even age, where native shrubs and grasses are present in the understorey even though there may be some weed invasion, or (c) highly disturbed bushland where the native understorey has been removed, where there may be significant weed invasion and where dead and dying trees are present, where there is no natural regeneration of trees or shrubs, but where the land is still capable of being rehabilitated
Natural Area - Wetland Land that is categorised as a natural area should be further categorised as wetland under section 36 (5) of the Act if the land includes marshes, mangroves, backwaters, billabongs, swamps, sedgelands, wet meadows or wet heathlands that form a waterbody that is inundated cyclically, intermittently or permanently with fresh, brackish or salt water, whether slow moving or stationary.
Natural Area - Foreshore Land that is categorised as a natural area should be further categorised as foreshore under section 36 (5) of the Act if the land is situated on the water’s edge and forms a transition zone between the aquatic and terrestrial environment
This Generic Plan of Management addresses community lands meeting these guidelines in addition to Crown land under Council’s management that also meets these guidelines. As noted in section 2.1.2, under the CLM Act Council managers must assign to all Crown land under their management one or more categories of community land referred to in section 36 of the LG Act.
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3.2 Description of open spaces in the Natural Areas category Figure 3.1 following page illustrates the open spaces in the Natural Area category covered by this Plan of Management. Crown land parcels which are covered by the General Plans of Management (Parks, Sportsgrounds, General Community Use, and Natural Areas) are indicated for reference with a blue outline. It is followed by Table 2 Detailed Description Of Natural Areas which summarises open space and property information for the subject open spaces. It is supported by a table (which summarises open space and property information for the subject open spaces.
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Figure 3.1 Natural Areas covered by the plan of management
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION 227 Stuart St Blakehurst 1 984057 Council Community 3838.81 Natural Area Bushland Baldface 227 Stuart St Blakehurst 7038 93516 Crown - R88728. Crown Reserve for 4778.341 (Guidance LG Act Point Gazetted the purpose of Categorisation applied Reserve 22/09/1972 Public “Public to Crown Land: Park) 227 Stuart St Blakehurst 1 921050 Recreation Recreation” 3921.002 Banksia Natural Area Place 19D Banksia Pl Lugarno 55 262415 Council Community 277.66 Bushland Reserve 14A Banksia Pl Lugarno 3 260664 Council Community 12295.123 part Natural 9 Basil St Riverwood A 36468 Council Community 6075.156 Park Area Foreshore Basil Street 88 Shenstone Rd Riverwood 7096 1026874 Crown - R752056 N/A 301.427 N/A (Categorisation not Reserve Management; required for Crown Land 81 Shenstone Rd Riverwood 7095 1026874 Defaulted to the N/A 325.769 N/A not managed by Council) Minister Belmore Reclaimed foreshore Road 53A Belmore Rd Peakhurst 4 593400 Council Community 292.388 Natural Area Reserve 37B Belmore Rd Peakhurst 173 800498 Council Community 254.451 Bushland (53A), (63) Acquired in (includes part Natural October 2000, (37B/31A) Belmore 31A Belmore Rd Peakhurst 5 740857 Council Community 340.473 Area Foreshore Reclaimed Foreshore Road Reserve South, Middle & North) 63R Belmore Rd Peakhurst 103 1101533 Council Community 290.287 18A Cedar St Lugarno 7055 93160 Crown\State of Crown Reserve for 19852.836 Natural Area (No Initial Categorisation NSW – R88375. the purpose of Bushland applied to Crown Land) Cedar Gazetted “Public Street 15/10/1971 Public Recreation” Reserve Recreation - South Devolved to Council part Natural Church 2 Water St Blakehurst 32 1246418 Council Community 5534.082 part Park, part General Street Area Bushland Community Use Reserve 1 Orana Cres Blakehurst 1 1129264 Council Community 8451.48 Connells 290 Connells Point Connells part Natural 12/1 3362 Council Community 2458.339 Point Rd Point Area Foreshore Park Reserve 290 Connells Point Connells 13/1 3362 Council Community 2489.988 Rd Point
290 Connells Point Connells 14/1 3362 Council Community 3471.047 Rd Point
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION Previous PoM Natural 1085 Forest Rd Lugarno 2 562308 Council Community 2522.731 Natural Area Area Wetland 1085 Forest Rd Lugarno 273 752056 Crown – R68975. Crown Reserve for 2872.904 Bushland Sydney Water pumping Edith Bay Gazetted the purpose of station on site. 26/01/1940 Public “Public Wetlands (No Initial Categorisation Recreation - Recreation” applied to Crown Land) Devolved to Council 25 Linden Cr Lugarno 23 27479 Council Community 4711.121 part Natural Sportsground, part Park Area-Bushland 1116A Forest Rd Lugarno 4 224268 Council Community 477.419 1116 Forest Rd Lugarno 7 702963 Council Community 100767.9 Evatt Park 2D Allwood Cr Lugarno 29 27634 Council Community 6688.901 68H Allwood Cr Lugarno 6 702963 Council Community Pathway between 42-44 Allwood Cres Evatt Park 64A Renway Ave Lugarno 1 659199 Council Community 13870.355 Natural Area Incorporates Renway Ave Foreshore Bushland Reserve 53D Valentia Ave Lugarno 1 235359 Council Community 71242.005 Reserve 49 Clarendon Rd Peakhurst 7093 1026873 Crown\State of N/A 373.16 N/A (Categorisation not NSW- R752056. required for Crown Land Foreshore Management; not managed by Council) Reserve 82 Clarendon Rd Peakhurst 7094 1026873 Defaulted to the 318.298 N/A (Clarendon Minister Road Rear 43 & 47 Clarendon Rd 7320 1166325 Council Natural Area Reserve) Rear 5-65 Elwin Street Foreshore, Unmade road west end of Council Road Reserve part Natural Clarendon Rd Area Bushland Freeman 30 Freeman Ave Oatley 365 11934 Council Community 6078.841 Natural Area Avenue Bushland Reserve 4A Boatwright Ave Lugarno 117 567307 Council Community 490.84 part Natural Sportsground, part Park Area-Bushland, 13 Ernest St Peakhurst 116 566416 Council Community 392.519 part Natural 13D Ernest St Peakhurst 118 567307 Council Community 53563.288 Area Wetland 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 6 244175 Council Community 2942.809 Gannons Ave Park 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 4 101531 Council Community 2038.94 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 21 29219 Council Community 13232.362 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno W 28839 Council Community 10493.572 Ave
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 1 241206 Council Community 2860.467 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 31 230369 Council Community 22445.115 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 15 31841 Council Community 8967.245 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 203 621686 Council Community 1367.313 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 5 247222 Council Community 2437.319 Ave 28D-72D Wayne Lugarno 203 771463 Council Community 1121.576
Ave 3A Koorable St Lugarno 3 572970 Council Community 1550.858 3A Koorable St Lugarno 25 236467 Council Community 15129.118 3A Brewer Pl Lugarno 55 29015 Council Community 23563.423 30A Cliff Ave Peakhurst 2 226009 Council Community 22664.737 Heights 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 2 218466 Council Community 20934.126 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 1 218572 Council Community 35404.541 Gannons 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 49 209573 Council Community 10091.513 Park (cont.) 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 157 210867 Council Community 17202.759 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 109 210866 Council Community 17242.644 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 1 128528 Council Community 517.0 30A Cliff Ave “P….. H “ 26 656165 Council Community 11724.174 30A Cliff Ave Peakhurst 1 216450 Council Community 22791.382 Heights Central zone Reclaimed Land Council Community
Hadfield part Natural Park, part General 1208A Forest Rd Lugarno 15 226770 Council Community 1195.397 Reserve Area Bushland Community Use 4 Oak St Lugarno 28 239037 652.843 Crown - R88375. Crown land at 4 Oak St. Gazetted Crown Reserve for Scout Hall on Lot 28 15/10/1971 Public the purpose of DP239037 listed previous 2 Oak St Lugarno 29 239037 2083.785 Recreation Land “Public POM Devolved to Recreation” (No Initial Categorisation Council applied to Crown Land)
Area Between Lot 15 & Lot 29 Road Reserve
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION
1A Hymen St is Peakhurst 1 1017863 31.6 Park Sydney Water Harvey 1A Hymen Street part Natural Dixon Adjoining 1A 2 1094305 210.9 Area Water
Reserve Hymen Street course 7398 1180175 8515.6
Jew Fish part Natural Point 82R Marine Dr Oatley 366 11934 Council Community 482.435 Park Area Bushland Reserve Jinna Road End of Jinna Road Peakhurst Reclaimed land Natural Area part Park Reclaimed land, no land Reserve Heights Foreshore & information available 50 Pamela Ave Peakhurst 3 575854 Council Community 681.814 Bushland
Heights 8-8A Johnstone St Peakhurst 13 23120 Council Community 758.828 Park part Natural Johnstone 8-8A Johnstone St Peakhurst 7 26826 Council Community 3377.107 Area Water Reserve 8-8A Johnstone St Peakhurst 102 524939 Council Community 313.065 course & Bushland 8-8A Johnstone St Peakhurst 14 23120 Council Community 3786.914 Natural Area Kyle 15A Pleasant Way Blakehurst 1 1118176 Council Community 53319.91 Williams Bushland Reserve 15A Pleasant Way Blakehurst 1 120544 Council Community 4229.17
50 Lillian Rd Riverwood 13 207755 Council Community 3996.547 Natural Area part Park Lot 13 zoned part residential. Crown\State of Crown Reserve for Wetland, Natural (Initial Categorisation 35C Lillian Rd Riverwood 7067 1026876 NSW -100238. the purpose of 475.289 Area applied to Crown Land: Lillian Road 35C Lillian Rd Riverwood 7068 1026876 Gazetted “Access & Public 324.122 Foreshore General Community Use Reserve 01/10/1993 Recreation” and Park) Access & Public 35C Lillian Rd Riverwood 7069 1026876 Recreation 684.215 End of Lillian Rd (between lots Road Reserve 7067 & 7068) Road Reserve 2 Bay Rd Oatley 1/12 3230 Council Community 1784.423 Natural Area part Park Consolidation of Lime Kiln Bushland, Bay Wetlands, Bay Road Lime Kiln 2 Bay Rd Oatley 2/12 3230 Council Community 1363.723 Natural Area Reserve, Glen Bay Wetland Road Reserve, & Oatley Reserve 2 Bay Rd Oatley 3/12 3230 Council Community 1215.979 Heights Park (Bay Road Reserve, 2 Bay Rd Oatley 4/12 3230 Council Community 1069.249 Glen Road 2 Bay Rd Oatley 5/12 3230 Council Community 920.746 Reserve & Oatley 10 Bay Rd Oatley 6/12 3230 Council Community 875.328 Heights Park) 14 Bay Rd Oatley 7/12 3230 Council Community 931.769 14 Bay Rd Oatley 8/12 3230 Council Community 986.382
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION
14 Bay Rd Oatley 9/12 3230 Council Community 1043.141
14 Bay Rd Oatley 10/12 3230 Council Community 1098.04
14 Bay Rd Oatley 11/12 3230 Council Community 1128.42
14 Bay Rd Oatley 12/12 3230 Council Community 1618.065
14 Bay Rd Oatley 13/12 3230 Council Community 1847.432
14 Bay Rd Oatley B 410478 Council Community 1311.781
14 Bay Rd Oatley 16B 413355 Council Community 1449.426
14 Bay Rd Oatley Y 409863 Council Community 1176.182
36 Bay Rd Oatley 4 387999 Council Community 7359.239
2A Bay Rd Oatley 18/12 3230 Council Community 2215.994 Lime Kiln 2A Bay Rd Oatley 19/12 3230 Council Community 1612.84 Bay
Reserve 2A Bay Rd Oatley 20/12 3230 Council Community 1247.385 (Bay Road Reserve, 2A Bay Rd Oatley 21/12 3230 Council Community 1170.683 Glen Road 2A Bay Rd Oatley 22/12 3230 Council Community 1028.511 Reserve &
Oatley 2A Glen Rd Oatley 1 455336 Council Community 1042.523 Heights Park) 2A Glen Rd Oatley 2 455336 Council Community 898.664 (cont.) 2A Glen Rd Oatley 3 455336 Council Community 800.964
2A Glen Rd Oatley 4 455336 Council Community 788.065
2A Glen Rd Oatley 5 455336 Council Community 756.007
2A Glen Rd Oatley 6 455336 Council Community 710.103 Consolidation of Lime Kiln 2A Glen Rd Oatley 7 455336 Council Community 1479.616 Bay Wetlands, Bay Road
2A Glen Rd Oatley 8/3 3230 Council Community 1461.149 Reserve, Glen Road Reserve, & Oatley 2A Glen Rd Oatley 9/3 3230 Council Community 1202.225 Heights Park
2A Glen Rd Oatley 10/3 3230 Council Community 1051.304 36 Barwon Rd Oatley PT315 13827 Council Community 93,650.0 37 Barwon Rd Oatley 271-273 13827 Council Community 3,591.6 182 Lugarno Pde Lugarno 9 29596 Council Community 1621.539 Natural Area 1218D Forest Rd subject Lugarno Bushland to electricity easement. Parade 1218D Forest Rd Lugarno 1 43752 Crown – R8771 1460.267 N/A (Categorisation not Reserve 1218A Lugarno 181 752056 Defaulted to required for Crown Land Pde Minister not managed by Council)
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION Marine Adjacent No. 35 Oatley Road Reserve Road Reserve Drive Marine Drive Reserve (RR) Meyer 140 Gungah Bay Oatley 364 11934 Council Community 6003.645 Natural Area Natural Area Water Reserve Rd Bushland Course Moons Ave 55A Moons Ave Lugarno X 27735 Council Community 3254.872 Natural Area Reserve Bushland 49D Blackbutt Ave Lugarno Pt 1 566335 Council Community 11256.45 Natural Area 24 Murdock Cr Lugarno 24 220656 Council Community 327.983 Bushland, Murdock 22 Murdock Cr Lugarno 22 220656 Council Community 114.665 part Natural part Gen Community Use Crescent Reserve 10 Murdock Cr Lugarno 23 220656 Council Community 281.986 Area Foreshore 40A Boyd Ave Lugarno 20 30190 Council Community 8574.631 77C Ogilvy St Peakhurst 4 774559 Council Community 732.38 Natural Area adjacent Georges River Ogilvy St Bushland, NP Reserve North 77C Ogilvy St Peakhurst 3 564799 Council Community 875.339 Natural Area Watercourse Ogilvy 115 Ogilvy St Peakhurst 7 216143 Council Community 476.726 Natural Area Street Bushland Reserve South Park Adj 80 Oatley Park Council Community Natural Area part of Oatley ParK? Avenue Avenue Bushland Nature strip area adjoining Reserve school grounds 25D Waterside Pde Peakhurst 18 222460 Council Community 3415.976 Natural Area Bushland, 25D Waterside Pde Heights 95 211604 12616.064 part Natural
24D View Street 26 225452 4741.733 Area Foreshore
24D View Street 27 225452 2133.358
9A Brittany Place 10 243076 1065.775 Peakhurst Foreshore 1D Alsace Lane 19 228625 392.569
Reserve 19A Alsace Lane 18 228625 2831.498
73D Waterside Pde 27 229829 20720.571
49D Rainbow Pde 11 229840 4840.442
49D Waterside Pde 2 522691 607.0
55D Waterside Pde 12 223205 3,421.0
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION Pearce Ave part Natural Area 20 Pearce Ave Peakhurst J 36537 Council Community 9686.217 Park Reserve Water course Natural Area 21A Brewer Pl Lugarno 4 255711 Council Community 177.688 Ponderosa Bushland Place Reserve 21A Brewer Pl Lugarno 3 255711 Council Community 954.289
21A Brewer Pl Lugarno 5 255711 Council Community 88.909 (21A) 21A Queens Rd Connells E 373733 Council Community 560.394 Natural Area Park Check Permissive Queens Rd Point foreshore Occupancy (Water (LOT: Reserve E DP: 373733)) Queens 251A Connells Pt Connells B 364195 Council Community 287.131 Natural Area Park Road Rd Point Foreshore Reserve 49 Queens Rd Connells D 362710 Private 1228.646 (Between Point 47-49) 112 Stuart St Blakehurst A 375671 Council Community 608.576 Natural Area Bushland 112 Stuart St Blakehurst 2 585059 Crown - R66853. Crown Reserve for 1318.325 (Initial Categorisation Gazetted the purpose of applied to Crown Land: 09/07/1937 Public “Public Park) Ray Street Recreation Recreation” Reserve 1A Stuart Cres Blakehurst 2 794233 Crown\Minister 387.855 Administering EPA - Council appointed Manager
Road Reserve Road Reserve 219 Connells Pt Connells 64 240984 Council Community 13276.55 Natural Area part Park Rd Point Bushland 8 22037 Council Community 957.94
233A Connells Pt Connells 11 566433 Council Community 450 Natural Area 3 lots (11,1 & 4) currently Redin Place Rd Point Foreshore Land locked 243A Connells Pt Connells 1 371577 Council Community 914 Rd Point 243A Connells Pt Connells 4 572695 Council Community 576.09 Rd Point Riverwood 79 Coleridge St Riverwood A 325838 Crown\State of N/A 56982.19 part Natural Sportsground Includes Mary Street Dog Park & NSW – R65642. Area-Wetlands Park Wetlands Gazetted (No Initial Categorisation 22/11/1935 Public applied to Crown Land) Recreation – Devolved to Council 1A Mary St Riverwood 1 500558 Council Community 9687.838
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TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION Riverwood 1B Mary St Riverwood 1 203453 Council Community Park & 48 William Rd Riverwood 1 209153 Council Community 14422.924 Wetlands (cont.) Stuart Park 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 13/E 975048 Council Community 992 part Natural Park (Stuart 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 19/E 975048 Council Community 1025.507 Area Bushland Street 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 12/E 975048 Council Community 1013.317 Reserve) 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 11/E 975048 Council Community 1025.579 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 21/E 975048 Council Community 1649.526 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 16/E 975048 Council Community 1000.336 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 20/E 975048 Council Community 944.357 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 15/E 975048 Council Community 1022.687 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 14/E 975048 Council Community 975.148 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 17/E 975048 Council Community 1024.74 18A Stuart St Blakehurst 18/E 975048 Council Community 997.216
21 Orana Cres Blakehurst 5/O 75824 Council Community 1299.299 18 Stuart St Blakehurst 23/E 1129265 Council Community 1411.856 18 Stuart St Blakehurst 22/E 975048 Council Community 1321.55 19D Redgum Dr Lugarno 25 221569 Council Community 11665.673 Natural Area 2D Tallowwood Ave Lugarno 16 224413 Council Community 6459.054 Bushland, part Natural Salt Pan 964A Forest Rd Lugarno 65 880971 Council Community 1634.039 Creek Area Foreshore Reserve 24 Cypress Dr Lugarno 23 239902 Council Community 6993.522 40 Grandview Cr Lugarno Z 29857 Council Community 2830.904
2C Tallowwood Ave Lugarno 21 560128 Council Community 526.2 5 The Knoll Blakehurst 44 904443 Crown - R67240. Crown Reserve for 1508.965 Natural Area (Guidance LG Act The Knoll Gazetted the purpose of Bushland Categorisation applied Reserve 5 The Knoll Blakehurst 7034 1138728 24/12/1937 Public “Public 901.565 to Crown Land: Park) Recreation Recreation” Woodlands 77D Woodlands Lugarno 23 601259 Council Community 525.128 Natural Area Reclaimed, end 77-79A Avenue Ave Bushland Woodlands Ave Foreshore 79D Woodlands Lugarno 33 615754 Council Community 477.105 Reserve Ave East Woodlands 51D Woodlands Lugarno 4 589800 Council Community 774.913 Natural Area Avenue Ave Bushland Foreshore 51D Woodlands Lugarno 1 112092 Council Community 80.237 Reclaimed, rear 51A- 53 Reserve Ave Woodlands Ave West Yarran 7D Southern St Oatley 3 548815 Council Community 708.881 Natural Area Road 93 Yarran Rd Oatley 5 237552 Council Community 3890.358 Bushland Reserve 86E Yarran Rd Oatley 1 521880 Council Community 1074.695 86D Yarran Rd Oatley 1 219763 Council Community 1632.395 93A Yarran Rd Oatley 1 542604 Council Community 1898.073 86D Yarran Rd Oatley B 396537 Council Community 2200.166 56 NATURAL AREAS Draft Generic Plan of Management
TABLE 2 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NATURAL AREAS IN THIS PLAN OF MANAGEMENT OPEN SPACE ADDRESS SUBURB TITLE REFERENCE OWNER LAND AREA m2 CATEGORY OTHER CATEGORIES COMMENTS NAME Lot/Sec DP CLASSIFICATION Yarran Unmade road adj 93 Yarran Rd Road Reserve (cont.)
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3.3 Core objectives for the Natural Areas category The Local Government Act 1993 clauses 36E-N define for each of the community land categorisations a series of core objectives. The core objectives are aimed at providing a framework for management of this type of open space which can support its intrinsic qualities and values to the community and which provides a level of consistency in management across different Local Government areas.
Listed following are the core objectives for Natural Areas as defined by the Local Government Act 1993 clauses 36E-N.
Natural Area (a) to conserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystem function in respect of the land, or the feature or habitat in respect of which the land is categorised as a natural area, and (b) to maintain the land, or that feature or habitat, in its natural state and setting, and (c) to provide for the restoration and regeneration of the land, and (d) to provide for community use of and access to the land in such a manner as will minimise and mitigate any disturbance caused by human intrusion, and (e) to assist in and facilitate the implementation of any provisions restricting the use and management of the land that are set out in a recovery plan or threat abatement plan prepared under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 or the Fisheries Management Act 1994.
Natural Area - Bushland (a) to ensure the ongoing ecological viability of the land by protecting the ecological biodiversity and habitat values of the land, the flora and fauna (including invertebrates, fungi and micro- organisms) of the land and other ecological values of the land, and (b) to protect the aesthetic, heritage, recreational, educational and scientific values of the land, and (c) to promote the management of the land in a manner that protects and enhances the values and quality of the land and facilitates public enjoyment of the land, and to implement measures directed to minimising or mitigating any disturbance caused by human intrusion, and (d) to restore degraded bushland, and (e) to protect existing landforms such as natural drainage lines, watercourses and foreshores, and (f) to retain bushland in parcels of a size and configuration that will enable the existing plant and animal communities to survive in the long term, and (g) to protect bushland as a natural stabiliser of the soil surface.
Natural Area - Wetland (a) to protect the biodiversity and ecological values of wetlands, with particular reference to their hydrological environment (including water quality and water flow), and to the flora, fauna and habitat values of the wetlands, and (b) to restore and regenerate degraded wetlands, and (c) to facilitate community education in relation to wetlands, and the community use of wetlands, without compromising the ecological values of wetlands.
Natural Area - Foreshore (a) to maintain the foreshore as a transition area between the aquatic and the terrestrial environment, and to protect and enhance all functions associated with the foreshore’s role as a transition area, and (b) to facilitate the ecologically sustainable use of the foreshore, and to mitigate impact on the foreshore by community use
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Characteristics of Natural Areas in Georges River Natural Areas are the most ecologically sensitive areas of community land. They are the last physical and visual reminders of the landforms and vegetation that existed prior to European settlement. Natural areas are important for conserving biodiversity as well as providing educational and recreational opportunities to the community.
The natural areas addressed in this Plan of Management form a network of undeveloped remnant terrestrial and aquatic sites that are valuable and inherently important assets in the Georges River area. There are 37 natural areas covered by this Generic PoM of which 5 fell in the former Kogarah Local Government Area. Individually, the natural areas vary considerably in size, ranging from small isolated remnants or canopy of less than 0.07 hectares to significant consolidated areas of core bushland up to 10 hectares in size. In total area, they make up a significant proportion of the open space system (38% approx.), however their distribution has a very strong bias towards the foreshore suburbs along the southern boundary of the LGA.
The amount of remaining bushland in the Council area is now only approximately 3-4% of the original area. Historically the major cause of habitat loss was due to the clearing of native vegetation. Timber-getting was the first industry in the area. The felled timber was used in the construction of the growing city of Sydney during the 1800s, and the cleared land left behind provided space for the development of farm lands, and later the residential suburbs that now occupy most of the land in the area. Most of these changes occurred before there was any system of creating reserves for nature conservation or any provision for wildlife management.
The preserved bushland, foreshore and wetland areas are typically fragmented, and are distributed along the creeklines and waterways of the Council area. The location, ecological sensitivity, development and usage levels of these areas vary considerably, however similar issues impact upon them all, and many of the pressures that threaten the survival of bushland and wetlands are interrelated.
Increased nutrient levels, which can change the biological composition of bushland, are created by urban and stormwater run-off, animal waste, sewer overflows and changed fire regimes. Changes in nutrient levels are particularly concerning when it is noted that Australian native plants are typically adapted to low nutrient availability. Conversely, weed invasion is accelerated through increased nutrient availability, dumping of garden rubbish into the bush, and general site disturbance. Invasive animals contribute to site disturbance and either prey upon or compete with native animals and birds for food. Run-off, a product of urban activities such as land cultivation, general construction and the creation of impervious surfaces, is also partly responsible for erosion of top soil and contributes to siltation of waterways.
Significance of the Natural Areas in Georges River Natural Areas perform a significantly different role within the open space network to the other categories of community land. While the primary function of areas such as sportsgrounds and local parks is the provision of space and facilities for community recreation involving passive or active physical pursuits, natural areas provide for the conservation of natural vegetation communities, fauna, geological and hydrological characteristics as the prevailing management aim. Human interaction and activity is an ancillary use in these areas provided it does not conflict with the primary management objectives. As such, the significance of natural areas for Georges River has a different focus to other types of open space.
Environmentally, natural areas have high ecological values. Natural areas are significant in providing areas for vegetation, habitat for native fauna, and “green web” links between disbursed areas of bushland. The vegetation helps improve air quality and climate, provides shade and protects soils. Natural areas help to reduce stormwater runoff by providing pervious surfaces, and supporting vegetation that will absorb it. This
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Remnant or endemic vegetation in reserves can be a visual reminder of the ecological communities that once dominated the landscape of the area but have been progressively removed through the spread of urban development, some of which are now classified as endangered under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
Ecological features provide natural areas with similarly high educational and scientific or research values. They can provide an opportunity for all community members to experience nature and develop an awareness and interest in the environment. Natural areas are often used as a teaching resource by local schools and tertiary institutions; they are highly valued for scientific research and provide opportunities to observe and understand the complex variety of processes and impacts that affect the functioning of the intrinsic biological systems.
Open space offers residents the option of being involved in free-of-charge physical activities, which can contribute to a person’s general health, wellbeing, fitness, coordination, and overall physical capabilities. Natural areas provide opportunities for low key outdoor recreational activities such as walking, bird watching, picnicking, photography and painting. The unique environment of natural areas allows for interaction with nature and wildlife. In addition, undeveloped environments have been shown to have calming and restorative powers that are able to have positive effects on human mental health, stress levels and behaviour. Natural areas project aesthetic and scenic qualities, and are valued for the tranquil space they provide to relax and escape the pressures of urban lifestyles. Although often impacted by their context within urban settlements, retaining these natural areas so close to urban development can provide visual and psychological relief from the urban environment. By contributing to the maintenance of water and air quality, natural areas also help to improve the wider living environment for the community.
Some of the natural areas contain remnants of both Aboriginal and European heritage, which serve as a conservatory of Aboriginal culture, along with the experiences of the local pioneer settlers and following generations. There continues to be a strong interest in local heritage, and preservation of our natural resources provides a strong platform for interpretation of these combined ecological and heritage values.
It is therefore fundamental that Council manages existing natural areas in a manner that best addresses their protection, to conserve and enhance the inherent and subsidiary values described, and to provide as a supplementary outcome for the passive recreational needs of the Georges River community where sustainable.
3.4 Allowable uses for the Natural Areas category In accordance with the core objectives for Natural Areas as defined by the Local Government Act 1993, Parks under this plan of management will “provide for community use of and access to the land in such a manner as will minimise and mitigate any disturbance caused by human intrusion”.
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3.5 Permissible development for the Natural Areas category In accordance with the core objectives for Natural Area as defined by the Local Government Act 1993, Natural Areas under this plan of management will be subject to conservation and maintenance programs that address the natural values of the sites. Works arising from such management may include protection, restoration and regeneration works in bushland, foreshores and wetlands in addition to bank stabilisation works. To facilitate sustainable access controlled path and boardwalk works may be considered along with interpretive information to aid understanding of natural values and wayfinding. Any development shall be in accordance with the zoning as outlined in section 2.1.2.
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 (SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007) facilitates the effective delivery of infrastructure across the State, and applies to Crown lands for which Council has been appointed the Crown Reserve Manager. The principal aims of SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 are: a) Facilitate the effective delivery of infrastructure across the State by: For example: b) improving regulatory certainty and efficiency through a consistent planning regime for infrastructure and the provision of services, c) providing greater flexibility in the location of infrastructure and service facilities d) identifying the environmental assessment category into which different types of infrastructure and services development fall (including identifying certain development of minimal environmental impact as exempt development)… e) providing for consultation with relevant public authorities about certain development during the assessment process or prior to development commencing (SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007).
Conditionally, SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 has precedence over any other environmental planning instruments.
Development Permitted Without Consent Division 12 entitled Parks and other reserves, Clause 65(d) of SEPP (Infrastructure) 2008 states that Development for any purpose may be carried out without consent on Crown managed land, by or on behalf of a Crown land manager of the land if the development is for the purposes of implementing a plan of management adopted for the land under the Crown land Management Act 2016 or in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. Clause 65, Part 3 permits development for any of the following purposes may be carried out or on behalf of a Council without consent on a public reserve under the control of or vested in the Council: a) roads, cycleways, single storey car parks, ticketing facilities and viewing platforms, b) outdoor recreational facilities, including playing fields, but not including grandstands, c) information facilities such as visitors’ centres and information boards, d) lighting, if light spill and artificial sky glow is minimised in accordance with AS/NZ 1158:2007, Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces, e) landscaping, including irrigation schemes (whether they use recycled or other water), f) amenity facilities, g) maintenance depots, h) environmental management works (SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007
In all cases such works would be subject to compatibility with the core objectives for management as outlined in section 3.3.
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Exempt Development Clause 66-1 of the policy entitled Exempt development states that Development for any of the following purposes that is carried out in the prescribed circumstances is exempt development: a) construction, maintenance and repair of: (i) walking tracks, raised walking paths (including boardwalks), ramps, stairways or gates, or (ii) bicycle-related storage facilities, including bicycle racks and other bicycle parking facilities (except for bicycle paths), or (iii) handrail barriers or vehicle barriers, or (iv) ticketing machines or park entry booths, or (v) viewing platforms with an area not exceeding 100m 2, or (vi) sporting facilities, including goal posts, sight screens and fences, if the visual impact of the development on surrounding land uses is minimal, or (vii) play equipment if adequate safety measures (including soft landing surfaces) are provided and, in the case of the construction of such equipment, so long as the equipment is situated at least 1.2m away from any fence, or (viii) seats, picnic tables, barbecues, bins (including screening), shelters or shade structures, or (ix) portable lifeguard towers if the footprint of the tower covers an area no greater than 20 square metres, b) routine maintenance of playing fields and other infrastructure, including landscaping, c) routine maintenance of roads that provide access to or within those playing fields, including landscaping
Clause 66-3 of the policy states that development is exempt development under this clause only if the development:
(a) complies with clause 20 (General requirements for exempt development) and (b) involves no greater disturbance of native vegetation than necessary, and (c) does not result in an increase in stormwater run-off or erosion
When considering specific development on Crown Reserve land that Council has been appointed Crown Reserve Manager and where a plan of management has been adopted under s143 of the cited Act then relative to SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 such development may be permitted without development consent or may be exempt development. Further reference will need to be made to SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 for other specific development proposals that may take place in public reserves such as stormwater management systems and the like.
3.6 Leases and licenses for open spaces in the Natural Area category Leases and Licenses may be applicable to some open spaces included in this Plan of Management based on the criteria established in the Local Government Act. Also guiding Councils management of Community Land leasing is its Community Lease Policy 2020 (in draft form at time of writing of PoM). This policy provides a framework through which Council can determine the eligibility of community groups to occupy Council owned and managed land and buildings (such as community centres, scout and guide halls) in an equitable and transparent manner and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.
Local Government Act criteria are listed below followed by a discussion of applicable Leases and Licenses authorised by this Plan of Management
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Leases, licences and other estates formalise the use of community land by commercial organisations and individuals providing facilities or services for public use, or by groups such as sporting clubs and schools. Activities should be compatible with applicable zoning of the land, provide benefits, services or facilities for users of the land, and be authorised under the plan of management. The terms and conditions of any authorisation should ensure proper management and maintenance of the area or facility, and that the interests of the Council and the public are protected.
A lease is normally required where exclusive control of all or part of an area by a party is proposed. A licence may be granted where intermittent or short- term occupation of an area is proposed. The term “estate” is wide and includes many rights over land that can be granted. An estate is defined as an “interest, charge, right, title, claim, demand, lien and encumbrance, whether at law or in equity.”
General Conditions There are restrictions on the ability of Council to grant leases, licences and other estates over community land.
Council may only grant a lease, licence or other estate if:
the plan of management expressly authorises the lease, and the purpose of the lease is consistent with the core objectives for the category of land (refer Section 1.2), and the lease is for a permitted purpose listed in the Local Government Act 1993.
Permitted purposes activities consistent with the core objectives for the category of land and appropriate to the current and future needs of the community in relation to a number of wide public purposes, including public recreation and physical and cultural development.
for short-term, casual purposes, consistent with the core objectives for the category of land including: - the playing of a musical instrument, or singing, for fee or reward, - engaging in trade or business, - the playing of a lawful game or sport, - delivering a public address, - commercial photographic sessions, - filming, and - picnics and private celebrations such as weddings and family gatherings.
The use or occupation of any Natural Areas for any of the above short-term casual purposes is prescribed only if the use or occupation does not involve the erection of any building or structure of a permanent nature.
Prohibited activities Activities that are not consistent with core objectives of the Reserve purpose are prohibited on the Crown land portion of the site. Similarly, activities and uses that are not consistent with the core objectives of the Community Land category (Natural Area) are also prohibited. Certain activities may also be prohibited by the land use zoning of the land and Georges River Council may prohibit certain activities from time to time. Prohibited use will be communicated via Council bookings, leases and licence agreements, or otherwise communicated where prohibited activities may be temporary.
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Leases licenses or other estates not exceeding 5 years To grant a lease, licence or other estate for a period not exceeding 5 years, Council must follow the prescribed regulations by:
giving public notice of the proposal placing a notice of the proposal on the land, notifying owners or occupiers adjoining the land, and notifying persons living in the vicinity of the land if Council believes that the land is the primary focus of the person’s enjoyment of community land.
A public notice of the proposal must include:
information sufficient to identify the community land concerned the purpose for which the land will be used under the proposed lease, licence or other estate the term of the proposed lease, licence or other estate (including particulars of any options for renewal) the name of the person to whom it is proposed to grant the lease, licence or other estate (if known), and a statement that submissions in writing may be made to Council concerning the proposal within a period, not less than 28 days, specified in the notice.
Exemptions for some purposes of use or occupation are allowed under the Act, however only if:
the use or occupation does not involve the erection of any building or structure of a permanent nature in the case of any use or occupation that occurs only once, it does not continue for more than 3 consecutive days, and in the case of any use or occupation that occurs more than once, each occurrence is for no more than 3 consecutive days, not including Saturday and Sunday, and the use is completed within a 12 month period.
Authorised leases and licenses for Natural Areas Leases may be granted for exclusive use to any organisation for any community purpose as determined by Council, on such terms as Council may provide. The purposes must be consistent with the core objectives of land categorised as Natural Area as outlined in the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, and other applicable legislative requirements. The following leases and licenses are expressly authorised for Natural Areas covered by this Plan of Management.
Casual Hirers Casual uses of a public reserve for events of no more than 3 consecutive days will be considered by Council without the need for a lease or license, provided that;
no significant damage to the reserve is anticipated as a result of the proposed activity, the activity is permissible under the objectives identified for that land category, the use or occupation does not involve the erection of any building / structure of a permanent nature, there is anticipated to be no significant disturbance to adjacent property owners, no interference with other users, proof is obtained by Council of suitable insurances, all litter is removed.
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Other Estates Easements across community land for the purpose of public utilities, providing pipes, conduits or other connections under the surface of the ground, for the connection of premises adjoining the community land to a facility on the community land shall be authorised by this plan of management, and shall be subject to the following criteria:
there is no feasible alternative to connecting to a facility on the community land, there is no significant impact on the reserve, and, where the proposal involves the creation of an easement and/or a restriction on the future development potential of the property, compensation assessed by the Valuer General’s Office shall be payable to Council.
In all cases, the applicant is to be responsible for all costs incurred by Council in the creation of the easement.
An estate in respect of this land category is expressly authorised by this plan of management for the purpose of a “public road” where the provision of that road is consistent with the core objectives stated herein and where the road is necessary for the enjoyment of that land.
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3.7 Guiding principles for open space in Georges River Council’s Open Space Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy 2018 (OSRCFS) identifies a series of guiding principles for open space in Georges River. The principles were developed based on the Georges River context and best practice in community facilities and open space / recreation facilities provision. The principles are to be followed in determining planning, improvement and management of open space, and include that open space should be:
Flexible and multipurpose Ensuring flexibility in the design and use of facilities and spaces means they can respond and adapt as needs change. Buildings and open space should be capable of accommodating a range of activities, rather than designated for single uses or specific target groups that may become outdated as the population changes over time. Facilities should be supported by appropriate infrastructure to support shared use such as storage, drainage and lighting. Strategy eight of the OSR Guide supports the creation of public open spaces that are versatile, flexible, adaptable and resilient. Versatile and flexible spaces can be reconfigured in design and function to accommodate various participation, and activity needs.
Clustered with complementary uses Co-locating different types of facilities and spaces to create community hubs and precincts provides focal points for community activity. This increases the visibility and promotion of facilities and services, enhances a sense of community and creates a lively mix of activities. Leading practice for community facilities favours the location of community buildings in urban centres to enhance accessibility and connectivity with related uses. Well-used facilities tend to be located in places that are readily accessible by public transport and where people already congregate, such as town centres, shopping centres and schools.
Equitably distributed across and within catchment areas Community facilities and open space should be centrally located and accessible to the population they are intended to serve. This strategy has highlighted the uneven geographical distribution of different spaces and facilities across the Georges River area. Seeking to provide a more even spread of facilities will improve access to open space and community facilities for community members in underprovided catchments.
Activated and safe People naturally feel safer in places that are alive with community activity. Community facilities and open space should be designed in accordance with Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. They should provide a high degree of personal safety for people entering and leaving the building, especially at night. While locating facilities in active areas such as urban centres ensures higher levels of passive surveillance and increased security, design plays a significant role in increasing user safety. This includes the placement of entries, street interface and lighting. Similarly, lighting in parks should be prioritised not just for sports fields but also for general safety.
Having active frontage to the street is critical to the creation of active and vibrant open spaces. Strong relationships with compatible adjoining uses adds to the activity, surveillance and vitality of public open space. In a good open space, you can see that there are other people around, people are enjoying themselves and the company of others.
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Inclusive and reflective of the whole community Facilities should be welcoming and accessible to people of all ages, gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, income levels and interests. This can be achieved not only through the provision of a mix of multipurpose and specialist spaces catering to different groups and design that provides universal access, but also through effective programming. This supports the provision of activities and services for a broad range of people.
A strong connection between the facility or space and broader community can be fostered through development on landmark sites, and with distinctive architecture and quality design. Community facilities and open space should be civic places that reflect local culture. This helps ensure they develop a strong profile and are well known in the community, thereby promoting high levels of use. Incorporating public art into the building design is another way to achieve this principle.
Part of a connected network Good practice planning for facilities and spaces focuses on increasing efficiency and use. Public transport enhances accessibility for all population groups. Facilities and spaces should ideally be located within 400 metres walking distance of a regular public transport stop. Linking to pedestrian and cycling networks provides another avenue to promote the accessibility of facilities to all community groups. It also encourages sustainability and a healthy and active lifestyle.
Community facilities and open spaces should not be planned in isolation but considered as a broader network that works together to meet a broad range of community needs, across a district or sub-region. Planning and delivering facilities as a network enables facilities to provide a different range of offerings, with the option for each facility to include specialist services or amenities. By considering facilities as part of a network, duplication of services, programs, spaces and amenities can be avoided.
In order to create lively places with a sense of pride and ownership it is important that there is a network that connects people to open space to help increase both access and usability. Strategy five in the Draft OSR Guide recommends creating links to a network of public open spaces, using pedestrian and cycle networks to connect urban centres to local and regional open spaces.
High quality and sustainable Facilities and spaces should embody sustainability principles wherever possible. For open space, this includes protecting and conserving watercourses, water bodies and wetlands and incorporating natural areas and waterways into the open space corridors. It also includes integrating the network of open space with stormwater management and water-sensitive urban design. For community facilities it includes design to lower power and water consumption and the use of sustainable building materials. High quality insulation, solar panels and low flow water fittings are examples of sustainable interventions that should be considered in planning for new facilities.
Facilities and spaces should also be financially sustainable and provide value for money for their users, owners and operators. While capital costs are a major issue, ongoing operational costs are also important. Key considerations for facilities should include high quality design, fixtures and equipment that reduce ongoing costs. This may also involve design that considers cost recovery, including the incorporation of space for lease to compatible community and commercial uses.
Proactively managed Proactive management enables Council and the community to get the most out of open space, recreation and other community facilities. Effective management, including governance arrangements and programming, ensures the ongoing success of facilities into the future.
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3.8 Pressures and opportunities for Natural Areas management Informed by the Generic Plan of Management process and consultation undertaken as part of past strategies and this Plan of Management, a series of pressures and opportunities for Natural Areas can be identified, along with objectives or outcomes for future management. These are defined below:
Pressures influences that can work against or make more difficult to achieve our objectives
Opportunities influences that can assist us to achieve our objectives
Objectives the desired outcome of our planning implementation and management efforts
3.8.1 Access to and within Natural Areas In principle, all of Council’s public open space areas should be accessible to the whole community, regardless of age, ability or gender. However natural areas have particular requirements for the preservation of biodiversity and water management, and restricted or conditional access will be required in many circumstances.
Natural areas within Georges River are focussed in distribution to the Peakhurst Ward suburbs of Lugarno, Oatley, Peakhurst, Peakhurst Heights, and Riverwood, and to the Blakehurst Ward suburbs of Connells Point and Blakehurst. With few exceptions, the natural areas are linear in shape and line the foreshores of the Georges River, Salt Pan Creek, and associated bays and inlets. Council owned and managed land is interspersed with some significant areas of Department of Planning Industry and Environment (National Parks & Wildlife) land, which provide linkages around the majority of the foreshore of the LGA.
Most natural areas are accessible by foot from local surrounding streets, and some are situated within easy access of local bus or train services. None of the city’s natural areas have off street car parking allocations. Generally on street parking is available near most natural areas. Provision of off street parking would likely encroach on the available open space area, potentially compromising environmental values and the aesthetic qualities of the natural area.
Vehicular access onto natural areas is restricted to maintenance and emergency vehicles except where consent is obtained from Council for a specific purpose. Permits to obtain permanent vehicular access to private property over community land will not be granted, in accordance with Section 46 of the Local Government Act 1993. Uncontrolled vehicular access by cars, motorbikes and even bicycles into and through natural areas can result in erosion and damage to vegetation and habitat. Existing fire trails are to be maintained in good condition, or shall be closed and rehabilitated where no longer required. No new trails are to be constructed.
Walking tracks and trails can assist with the provision of safe and sustainable community access to natural areas. The lack of formal pathways and defined trails results in visitors creating their own paths, which increases the potential for damage to sensitive vegetation, and hinders access for those with impaired mobility or sensory abilities. Where resolved to be required, justified and sustainable, the location and construction of tracks shall be undertaken to ensure minimal erosion, vegetation and soil loss, and be of a suitable standard to require minimal maintenance. Tracks are to be maintained to ensure they do not become unsafe, or cause land degradation. Council may close and rehabilitate any tracks that are assessed as being non-essential, poorly located, or that represent an erosion or environmental hazard.
General public access to natural areas is permitted and will be facilitated wherever possible. However public access may be denied in certain situations to assist with the protection or rehabilitation of flora or fauna species or special items of significance, as considered appropriate by responsible field staff.
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Access for people with a disability is accommodated where possible for general movement around open space areas and for the use and enjoyment of facilities and amenities. However given the often steep and rocky topography typical of most natural areas, improving access and facilities to such sites for people with a disability will need to be carefully and strategically planned in coordination with planning for all other public facilities, and funded and staged over many years. Undertaking significant earthworks e.g., to create wheelchair accessible pathways through bushland will generally cause disturbance to the environment and be contrary to management objectives for natural areas, however focussing on access to strategic points such as lookouts should be considered where environmentally feasible and sustainable
Access to natural areas to undertake scientific research may be granted to contractors, other authorities or students, provided that permission from Council or a delegated officer is sought, and that adequate details of the project are provided to Council in writing prior to any work commencing. Copies of any results or final project reports are requested to be submitted to Council for record keeping purposes.
Objectives To provide appropriate levels of community access to Georges River’s natural areas whilst maintaining the integrity of the land and its natural values. To maintain access in natural areas to an appropriate standard To manage unauthorised access to natural areas To protect the boundaries and manage the edges of natural areas To ensure safe opportunities for access and use of natural areas
Image: Track and stair access at Blad Face Point
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3.8.2 Bushfire management The ecological benefits of a regular fire regime vary depending upon the vegetation community, season, intensity and frequency of fires. If fires occur too frequently, plants may not have had sufficient time to reproduce and restore the seed bank, which can result in localised loss of species. Conversely, fire infrequency allows fuel loads to accumulate, which pose a hazard to adjoining properties and can have a detrimental effect on the regeneration of species where fire is required for germination. In conjunction with biodiversity management, the management of the potential bushfire hazard within Council’s terrestrial natural areas is seen as a priority issue, and hazard reduction programs should include an adequate environmental assessment and be implemented in a manner which protects the biological diversity of the reserves. Not all of the natural areas fall within the declared bushfire protection zones however bushfire hazard reduction will be undertaken within all areas of remnant bushland where fuel loadings indicate it is necessary. Much work has been done, and is continuing, to ensure the bushfire hazard is at a minimum level. It is not feasible or reasonable to expect no hazard at all, given that fire is a natural and necessary part of the Australian landscape, and particularly of the dry sclerophyll forest vegetation found in many of the reserves. However the risk can be assessed, and fire used as a beneficial tool to keep the bushland healthy.
Council, as an active member of the Bankstown/Hurstville Bush Fire Management Committee, meets regularly with the NSW Fire Brigades to discuss and prioritise hazard management activities. All bushland areas are inspected annually or on request and their fuel loadings and other risk factors assessed, and various methods of fuel reduction may be recommended. Appropriate buffer zones are maintained close to residential areas. Manual removal is the primary method of removal of fuel, and it is done on a continual rotating basis between sites where fuel loadings exceed recommended levels. Other methods of fuel reduction include implementing small pile burns (which also help to stimulate regeneration of soil stored seed), and larger scale broad acre burns. The aim with all of these methods is to reduce the level of leaf litter and flammable material on the ground. Trees and other live plant material are not as flammable and do not pose as much risk as small dry ground fuel. All hazard reduction burns should be conducted in a manner that retains patches of unburnt vegetation. Different species and plant communities have varying sensitivity to fire and may require varying fire frequencies and intensities for survival, which needs to be considered prior to undertaking any management activities involving the use of fire.
In the event of an uncontrolled fire, there could be significant impacts on site access, the safety of patrons and the condition of remnant biological resources. The potential for bushfire should inform the selection of any building materials used and the placement of any fixtures. Fire danger warnings will be strictly adhered to and implemented in all open space areas. This plan authorises any necessary activities to be carried out during declared bushfire emergencies. Following the carrying out of any emergency works, periodic monitoring will be undertaken, and rehabilitation works undertaken if necessary. Where a new development or subdivision adjoins a natural area reserve, any required fire protection zones are to be incorporated within the private land and are not to encroach on the natural area reserve.
Objectives To manage natural areas understanding that fire is essential for the long term survival of the flora, fauna and other ecological values, but having regard to bushfire hazard & the need to reduce fuel loadings and maintain Fire Protection Zones
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Image: Impact of fire management on access infrastructure at Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Peakhurst Foreshore Reserve may be needs to be considered in planning and implementation)
3.8.3 Environmental Management Generally The management issues regarding protection of environment apply to all of the natural areas listed in this plan, as well as to other parks and reserves with dual categorisation as natural areas. Council has a goal to maintain biodiversity values and to continue to reduce the impacts affecting ongoing ecosystem processes, concurrent with Council’s environmental policy.
Water management Poor water quality can be a major factor in weed invasion and in the degradation of natural areas. Council will seek to ensure that no adverse impacts to water quality are generated on the land, and that adequate preventative measures are taken to avoid adverse impacts from adjoining land. This plan seeks to ensure that natural hazards are not increased by inappropriate development and activities, and that all possible actions are taken to prevent degradation and damage to / loss of natural vegetation. Water quality entering natural areas needs to be maintained at a level which is acceptable for sustainable natural area management, and as far as possible to maintain as a minimum pre development conditions. Permeable ground surfaces are to be maintained wherever possible and on site disposal of stormwater should occur. Natural hydrological processes are to be maintained, including natural vegetation and flow regimes, to maintain creek line stability and health of terrestrial and aquatic plant communities. There shall be no reclamation, filling or draining which results in any loss of, or disturbance to wetlands or other associated natural habitat.
Drainage works shall only be undertaken where they complement the natural drainage patterns on the land, and where the works are essential to protect tracks, roads, services, buildings or other facilities on the land. Drains into natural areas should incorporate pollution control measures to minimise any debris, nutrients and other chemicals entering the waterway. Earthworks shall be minimised as far as possible, and are to be undertaken in a manner to ensure that the necessity for rehabilitation is minimised.
Acid Sulphate soils Disturbance to acid sulphate soils causes degradation of lowland environments and estuarine water quality. These are soils with layers rich in iron sulphides which oxidise to sulphuric acid when previously waterlogged soils are drained or excavated. They are generally associated with estuarine swamps, and should preferably be left undisturbed. Any project feasibility should consider the presence of Acid sulphate soils.
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Approval, design and implementation of works This plan does not authorise new development works within natural areas except where compatible with the core objectives for natural areas and relevant sub categories, endorsed by Council and the wider community for essential amenity purposes, and provided any necessary approvals have been obtained. To be approved any new development works (such as construction of tracks signage etc.) must be consistent with the objectives of this plan, be identified in an adopted master plan for the parcel of land on which the works are proposed, and have any necessary approvals required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 or the Local Government Act 1993. Where any activities or works are proposed, an evaluation of potential impacts should be undertaken.
Where development activities do meet these criteria they shall be undertaken in a manner that minimises the extent, degree and duration of disturbance. Areas are to be restored to the greatest extent practicable. On site resources such as topsoil, rock, and existing vegetation, will be used and retained on site to the maximum possible extent during any construction works, and used in the maintenance of roads and tracks. All activities should be undertaken ensuring that normal environmental protection, pollution control and health guidelines are complied with. Adequate silt control techniques should be implemented to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation. Minimisation of run-off will help to reduce the quantity of sediment and nutrients entering watercourses or water bodies. Watercourses within bushland are particularly susceptible to disturbance and invasion by weeds and need to be regularly monitored.
Works should be completed in practical stages (clearing, topsoil stripping, relocation of topsoil, mulching, planting, etc.) and should follow the principle of isolating stockpiles of different materials to prevent contamination. Materials should only be stockpiled on a temporary basis, and appropriate actions taken to prevent adverse effects such as soil erosion and compaction, the introduction of weed species, and the like. Materials (including concrete, gravel, topsoil, etc.) shall be stockpiled in such a way as to prevent nutrients or other contaminants from leaching into watercourses or into groundwater systems. Stockpiles should be situated away from the base of mature trees. Development on adjacent land should also adhere to the guidelines provided herein. Following construction, all areas immediately adjoining natural areas shall be restored, as far as possible reinstating the plant species, structure and dynamics of the pre-existing indigenous plant communities. Strategies should be adopted which maximise the natural recovery of those plant communities. Restoration shall ensure that weed invasion of nearby natural areas is minimised and shall include ongoing maintenance of restoration measures.
Relationship to adjoining lands Council will take into account the effect of development and management activities carried out on adjoining land. Activities of concern include discharge of stormwater, clearing and unauthorised filling. Wherever possible, adjoining developments should seek to provide for buffer zones on private land adjoining natural areas and joint boundary management programs with adjacent landholders.
Waste management Rubbish dumping on public land, including garden waste, is not permitted. Any waste material should be disposed of offsite or in a manner that does not affect natural vegetation or encourage the spread of weeds. Litter shall be regularly collected and removed, although it is the responsibility of users to ensure that rubbish is taken with them. Litter bins shall only be provided in natural areas in accessible locations adjacent to any existing amenities.
Objectives To manage the environment of natural areas to preserve biodiversity values, minimise disturbance and enhance the quality of degraded areas
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Image: Natural areas such as Kyle Williams Reserve have extensive lengths of edge to residential development, roads and other open space categories. The edge is a critical zone for natural area management
3.8.4 Fauna Generally Natural areas form an essential part of a regional network of habitats, wildlife corridors and outdoor settings that host a number of fauna species and their habitats, some of which are threatened. Native fauna populations and habitats will be protected, maintained and where possible enhanced, and the impacts on wildlife and habitat shall be taken into consideration whenever any management activity is proposed, such as bushland regeneration, weed control, or bushfire hazard reduction. To better enable Council to understand and manage the fauna assets, available fauna survey and analysis needs to be upgraded as a key priority.
A number of threatened fauna species (in particular birds) utilise wetlands, foreshores and adjoining bushland areas, and are subject to international and national agreements. Specific management guidelines may apply, relating to disturbance of nesting sites, inter-tidal feeding grounds and high tide roosts and must be specifically taken into account.
Nuisance and Invasive Animals Foxes and feral cats can thrive due to a lack of natural predators in open space generally but in particular in natural areas. These animals can prey upon wildlife and contribute to the spread of weeds through the consumption and spreading of seeds and fruit. Construction of fox dens creates soil disturbance, and it has August 2020 73 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL been verified that Fox foraging and predation has contributed to the displacement of local populations of marsupials. Due to their high adaptability, eradication is unlikely however impacts can be minimised by implementing good housekeeping techniques (such as those described on Council’s website).
Council also employs a pest control contractor to catch foxes, and other invasive species, where possible. Eleven local councils south of Sydney Harbour came together to develop a coordinated fox management plan (Sydney Coastal Councils Group -SCCG), through funding from the Australian Government. The program aimed to find out more about urban foxes and to make fox management a regional focus. Endangered or vulnerable species which are currently threatened by fox predation in the southern Sydney region include: pied oyster catcher (Haematopus longirostris); little tern (Sternula albifrons); green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea); New Holland mouse (Pseudomys novaehollandiae); bush stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius); power ful owl(Ninox strenua); giant burrowing frog(Heleioporus australiacus); long- nosed bandicoot (Perameles nasuta); eastern pygmy-possum (Cercartetus nanus); and Rosenberg’s goanna (Varanus rosenbergi), amongst others.
Outcomes of the project have included:
Regional approach to fox management Relationships with government agencies, research organisations and major landowners On-ground control Community sightings logged through FoxScan App Research
This project was able to take practical steps to better research, understand & manage the threat posed by foxes to urban biodiversity. The research under the leadership of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is being published in peer-reviewed journals. This information will provide invaluable data to help Sydney land managers in their work protecting biodiversity. The group has a home with the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) Pest Animal Action Network (PAAN).
There is a growing awareness among the community and an interest in reducing numbers of Indian Mynas, an introduced bird species capable of displacing native birds and spreading lice and disease. A control program is in progress for staged implementation across the LGA which is anticipated to impact on the City’s overall Myna bird population.
Problematic native bird species such as Noisy Miners, that exhibit aggressive behaviour towards other birds, will be discouraged through such means as careful selection of landscaping species. Their increasing presence is reportedly a result of the use of hybrid natives (such as Grevilleas and Bottlebrushes) in the surrounding community and other non-local plant species which do not favour the endemic bird population. Nesting native birds, particularly Magpies and Noisy Miners, can be a nuisance for some patrons during their breeding season. Magpies are protected throughout NSW and it is illegal to harm the birds or collect their eggs. For most of the year they are not aggressive. Nesting occurs between August and October, and for four to six weeks they may become very defensive of their territory, swooping over the head of a person walking past. Native birds are in their natural environment within trees and open spaces and as such, people using the reserves and facilities need to be tolerant and respectful of such behaviour if it occurs.
Depletion of natural habitat and drought conditions have also forced the White Ibis closer to urban areas. Generally this species will prefer proximity to water and wetland areas and lakes across Sydney have been colonised over the last 10 years. Generally these birds are less of a community issue in more natural settings where recreational use is less intense and domestic waste is less available
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Council is also a representative of the Southern Sydney Regional Animal Management Committee (SSRAMC) which takes a strategic and regional approach to handling invasive animal issues. The committee is currently in the process of preparing education and control programs for various invasive species. Wherever animal control programs are implemented, appropriate public notification will be given.
Image: The European Fox is a feral pest across the Sydney Basin and Council is part of a coordinated initiative for better fox management through the Southern Sydney Fox Management Group
Companion Animals The Companion Animals Act recognises the important of domestic pets and Service animals in the community. Open space has a role to play in catering for the shared exercise and recreation of community members and their pets. Council seeks to provide a strategic approach to provision of off leash areas to ensure equitable distribution, use, and impact. Off leash facilities are available at the following parks as identified on Council’s Park-and-Reserve-Facilities web page: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Environment/Parks-and-Reserves/Park-and-Reserve-Facilities:
Arrowsmith Park Carrs Bush Park HV Evatt Park (restricted) Hogben Park Kogarah Park Moore Park Moore Reserve Riverwood Park
Unleashed or uncontrolled dogs can disrupt other open space users and/or their pets. Similarly, dogs and other pets can cause disturbance or harm to native birds and animals, and their habitats. Dogs are permitted in public open space areas, although they must be on a lead and under the owner’s control at all times. Within natural areas this is particularly important, and dogs should be kept to designated walking
August 2020 75 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL tracks only. Owners must collect and remove their pet’s droppings. Behaviour inconsistent with the regulations can be a cause of concern or difficulty to other users who do adhere to the regulations or use the reserves for other reasons. For the safety of wildlife, it is preferable that cats are confined indoors or within a cat-run, and especially at night. Cats may be walked on a lead also, and due to their predatory nature it is strongly encouraged that they not be permitted to roam the bushland unattended.
These regulations are signposted within all Natural Areas at prominent locations and are enforced by Council officers. Behaviour inconsistent with the regulations can be a cause of concern or difficulty to other users who do adhere to the regulations or use the park for other reasons. It is also acceptable behaviour to walk pet cats on a lead.
Objectives To protect indigenous fauna and their habitat, encourage responsible use of natural areas by pet owners, and limit the effects of invasive / pest animals on native wildlife and vegetation To minimise the impacts of feral animals on Natural Areas where possible
3.8.5 Natural Area Foreshore management The Georges River Foreshore Access and Improvement Plan 2019 addresses covers 66 foreshore reserves and parks of which 47 are included within one of the Generic Plans of Management. This plan addresses the natural and cultural values of the foreshore and provides integrated strategies for foreshore management. The integrity and habitat quality of foreshores to natural areas should be protected and where possible enhanced.
This plan identifies natural area foreshores at 8 locations including: Belmore Road Reserve, Connells Point Rd Reserve, Clarendon Rd Reserve, Lillian Rd Reserve, Lime Kiln Bay Reserve, Murdoch Crescent Reserve, Queens Road Reserve and Redin Place Reserve.
Objectives To protect, conserve and manage natural foreshores to natural areas in accordance with Georges River Foreshore Access and Improvement Plan
Image: Natural foreshore at Baldface Point Reserve
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3.8.6 Natural Area Wetland management Several natural areas include natural or modified wetland environments. These contribute water quality and stormwater management benefits in addition to increasing the diversity of habitats available for fauna across the LGA. These areas shall be management to conserve these vales
This plan identifies natural area wetlands at 2 locations including: Bay Road Reserve (Lime Kiln Bay) and Lillian Road Reserve.
Objectives To protect, conserve and manage natural wetlands to natural areas to maintain water storage, water quality and habitat functions To provide for access to waterfront to support aquatic recreation where appropriate and sustainable
3.8.7 Natural Area Watercourse management Several natural areas include natural or modified creeklines draining to the foreshore of Salt Pan Creek and The Georges River. These creeks are fed by urban stormwater infrastructure as well as the natural areas they drain. It is critical that the drainage functions of these watercourse are conserved and that managed of runoff to the urban areas adjoining addresses volume, water quality issues, and weed management issues. Water courses shall be managed to conserve their drainage role and natural character.
This plan identifies natural area watercourses at 2 locations including: Meyer Reserve and Lillian Road Ogilvy Street Reserve.
Objectives To protect, conserve and manage natural watercourses to natural areas to maintain water conveyance, ground stability, and water quality requirements.
3.8.8 Management and Use of Natural Areas Management Natural area management seeks to ensure the effective and sustainable management of natural areas for the inherent ecological values they embody and for wider community benefit. Council’s management aims to ensure that optimum condition of the reserves is maintained, that conflicts are minimised, and that any works undertaken are compatible with the existing functions and character of the land. To provide the best service to the community, the management of natural areas needs to be well planned and resourced and their use needs to be permitted on an equitable basis, and ensuring that ecological values are preserved.
Edge Management A key factor affecting the management of natural areas is the proximity of local residences, and the impacts such as noise pollution and inappropriate after hours use that can occur. Neighbouring residents are encouraged to notify Council (or the Police as necessary) if undesirable behaviour is occurring. Council is responsive to the needs of surrounding residents, and will take appropriate action to address any issues that arise. Council will as far as possible will consult with adjoining owners in relation to management activities, which may affect them.
Conversely, adjoining residents can have a significant impact on the use and condition of open space and given the extensive length of natural area boundary to residential land use this is a key management issue to address. Related to this challenge is the varied degree of fencing to bushland boundaries where boundaries can be marked with everything from an enclosed fence to no fence at all. Bushland, and indeed all open space is subject to encroachments such as the “creep” of private gardens, mowing of boundaries, run-off, weed encroachment and rubbish and waste dumping. Unauthorised parking of private vehicles is a further August 2020 77 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL issue that can escalate erosion and weed encroachment. Encroachments restrict public access over the open space, limiting the area of land available for vegetation and fauna habitat and for the wider community to use. They can add to the incremental loss of bushland and can contribute to the introduction of unwanted species into the open space. Where they occur, encroachments will be addressed and as far as possible natural conditions restored.
Heritage Management Any constructed items of heritage significance occurring on natural area land (e.g. the depression era sandstone structures in Oatley Park) will be protected in accordance with the requirements of the item’s listing. Natural areas may also contain a diversity of Aboriginal sites of cultural heritage importance. The general approach to Aboriginal sites is to Aboriginal sites are of particular importance to the community and are protected by both state and federal legislation.
Land descriptions and boundaries Minor discrepancies with some land parcel descriptions, boundaries and classifications have arisen during this generic plan of management process. The clarification and resolution of any land ownership matters will be attended to in consultation with the relevant internal departments and external government authorities as a priority during the life of this plan. This will ensure consistency and accuracy of community land information throughout Council’s planning and asset management systems. Similarly, other government authorities may have responsibilities or involvement in the management of the land or of immediately adjacent land. This will be taken into account, and where appropriate, consultation will take place with relevant authorities.
Maintenance Maintenance staff is allocated to parks according to the requirements of each area. As none of the parks are large enough to warrant permanent staffing, maintenance crews visit each park on a regular roster basis, usually every three weeks. Over time, the staff structure and funding levels for park management may be modified to better address the changing recreational needs of the community. Where contract or volunteer labour may be used to assist with managing the land, Council will ensure that supervisors have appropriate qualifications and experience, and that they are made aware of the requirements of this plan. Maintenance is undertaken on the basis of the service levels identified for natural areas in section 2.1.7 of this plan.
Use Natural Areas have the capability of providing for a variety of recreational activities and this plan aims to ensure that opportunities for recreational use within natural areas are maximised without impacting upon the existing ecological values of the environment in which they are taking place. Acceptable activities include walking, picnicking, birdwatching, painting and photography, fishing, swimming, and other passive activities, where they do not compromise the use of the land as a natural area. Cycling within natural areas is permitted on constructed roads and tracks only, such as fire trails, and is not permitted on walking tracks or off-road in bushland areas. Activities interfering with the peace and ecological diversity of natural areas are generally discouraged, except where specific provision has been made for them. Provision for active recreation such as organised sports is not made in natural areas. Other activities not permitted include the use of powered vehicles (except those authorised for management or emergency purposes), the collection of fauna and flora, rocks, soil, timber (alive or dead) or leaf litter, hunting, horse riding, and the clearing of vegetation for views or for any other purpose.
The staging of circuses and carnivals on open space within Hurstville is not permitted in accordance with Council policy, largely due to extensive damage to surfaces that has occurred previously. Community fairs are not permitted within or immediately adjacent to any natural area as their staging would be inappropriate and an incompatible use of the land. Filming for commercial projects may be permitted in accordance with policy, subject to written approval from Council, adherence to all conditions of compliance, payment of the
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Funding The provision and maintenance of high quality services and facilities is dependent upon and limited to the allocation of sufficient financial, material, and human, resources. Natural areas resources are predominantly funded internally through Council’s annual operating budget, and supplemented by the capital works program and Development Contribution levies on development.
Council has an annual budget allocation for the maintenance of all listed natural areas, including bushland regeneration, bushfire hazard reduction and fire trail maintenance. Maintenance is under constant pressure to meet the demands of increasing usage due to growing population and interest in natural experiences. The Infrastructure Plus infrastructure levy does not currently apply to the provision or enhancement of any facilities within natural areas.
Small amounts of external funding are periodically available, usually as grant allocations for specific projects. These funds are generally awarded on a dollar for dollar basis and so require time and the dedication of money in their preparation. They are usually permitted to offset materials and contractor costs only, not staff costs which often make up the major proportion of the budget. Demand for such grants is high, often outstripping supply. Despite these issues, Council is committed to pursuing external funding opportunities wherever possible, and has been successful in receiving several large and small grants for a number of Bushcare sites and projects.
Objectives To coordinate and integrate planning of facilities across all open spaces and within neighbourhoods To manage Natural Areas efficiently and effectively, and allow for their equitable use for a range of organised and informal recreational activities that are compatible with management objectives and the function of Natural Areas. To manage open spaces in accordance with their community land categorisation and the relevant Generic Plan of Management To provide facilities for the use of natural areas for a range of passive and informal activities, where it does not conflict with the primary objectives of conservation of natural processes and values To ensure Natural Areas integrate with other adjoining community facilities to provide enhanced community benefits To ensure that all improvements and maintenance and essential activities are undertaken ensuring that environmental protection, pollution control and health guidelines are strictly applied and complied with To foster positive and harmonious use of Natural Areas by all users To minimise the incidence and effects of vandalism to Natural Areas and ancillary facilities To enhance aquatic recreational opportunities To grant leases and licenses applicable to the natural area categorisation To achieve capital assistance for selected recreation and park projects To add to Natural Areas land pool where feasible and sustainable and where of identified environmental and community benefit
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3.8.9 Multiple categorisations Many natural areas subject to this Generic PoM contain land that is also categorised in an alternative category, whether it be park, sportsground or general community use. While the majority of natural areas are categorised Natural Area Bushland, there are several areas that integrate foreshore areas, a wetland site or are traversed by a creekline (Watercourse). Other areas e.g. Lime Kiln Bay Reserve (Glen Road Reserve) is predominantly a park but includes bushland and wetland areas. Murdock Cres Reserve retains part of its previous General Community Use category due to power infrastructure crossing the upper part of the reserve. Where a dual categorisation applies to any area of land, the land will be managed in accordance with the core objectives relating to the category.
Management of natural areas needs to address the retention and protection of any remnant flora and fauna or natural waterways, whose presence has triggered the initial classification of “Natural Area”. These areas are by definition quite distinct from all other types of open space and care must be taken to ensure that boundaries are respected and encroachments do not occur. The bushland, foreshore, watercourse and wetland areas will be managed with reference to the core objectives for Natural Areas and the applicable sub-categories. Where maintenance or improvement works are required within the relevant parks, due consideration must be given to the long term health and preservation of natural areas, to avoid potentially adverse impacts on the natural environment.
Council may grant an easement over Community Land for the provision of public utilities or works associated with or ancillary to public utilities, in accordance with the Act and where such activities are unlikely to negatively impact on the land. There are no additional requirements within the Act for the granting of these easements
Objectives To manage areas with multiple land categorisation contained within Natural Areas according to the requirements of their core objectives.
3.8.10 Natural Areas and Community Facilities The community highly values and utilises Natural Areas as recreation spaces. Recreational activities within natural areas are encouraged, but these are secondary to the objective of managing the land to retain its natural features and qualities. Council will consider the provision and upkeep of amenities and facilities where it is consistent with the need to facilitate public enjoyment of the natural area and compatible with its conservation. Generally provision of any facilities in sensitive natural areas will be limited and must be sympathetic to the natural environment. There are 38 natural areas identified within this plan of management which collectively provide many passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the LGA. The size and shape of the reserves generally is determined by the surrounding street or adjoining land use boundaries. There are now limited opportunities to increase the size or number of natural areas, despite a persistent community interest in additional green space areas. However, where opportunities arise to obtain suitable land adjacent to existing sites for the purpose of expanding the natural areas, Council may consider its purchase subject to available funds and long term goals.
Maintaining the quality of open space areas is a high priority for Council and the community. Variation is experienced according to weather and seasonal conditions. A program of ongoing maintenance and monitoring is implemented to sustain the quality of natural areas to the best possible standard given the available resources. Maintenance of natural areas is to be undertaken in accordance with Council’s predetermined service level agreements. Maintenance activities include weed removal and control, rubbish collection, and addressing vandalism. Council’s natural areas are maintained without the provision of watering additional to that received from rainfall, except where small areas of planting may be established. Plants will be established with water storing crystals, to reduce (or eliminate) the need for additional
80 NATURAL AREAS Draft Generic Plan of Management watering, and follow up hand watering may be done during extreme weather conditions if needed. The use of turf should be avoided near bushland areas, and if buffer zones are required, clean mulch should be used instead, which will further assist in retaining soil moisture.
Lighting shall not be provided in natural areas, except where required for public safety and the protection of assets. Where lighting is considered to be necessary, solar lighting may be used as a means of improving sustainability and reducing energy costs.
The installation of any radio or telecommunications infrastructure within any natural area is opposed by Council and is prohibited under this Plan, although Councils do not have regulatory control over “low impact facilities. Other services and utilities (such as water supply, sewerage, and electricity supply) may be constructed, maintained or repaired on the land given the statutory jurisdictions and requirements of other government authorities, provided that the other guidelines of this plan are complied with, and appropriate community consultation is undertaken.
As well as providing for a variety of informal uses, some of the natural areas may provide supplementary facilities to enhance people’s enjoyment of their visit. These facilities will be provided in high use areas only, subject to an identified need, and ensuring the preservation of existing natural values. Facilities catering for active recreation purposes will not be provided in natural areas. The level of facilities provided, and the maintenance standards provided by Council staff are kept within allocated budgets and to an agreed level of care, however the longer-term provision and upkeep of adequate facilities for patrons needs to be assessed. Increasing urbanisation is expected to place stronger demands on the provision of facilities and their upkeep.
The maintenance and scheduled upgrade of any infrastructure is therefore crucial for the long-term management of the passive recreation areas, and as with any future upgrades, should meet agreed visual standards.
Site landscaping refers to the soft and hard elements of the environment that serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. The provision of items such as walkways and paths, fencing, and signage, as well as plant material in appropriate locations, are utilised to help open space users navigate their way around an area in a safe and convenient manner. While walking tracks will be created and maintained in most areas, the introduction of a thoroughfare through an area to facilitate and direct movement and access must be weighed against the probable loss of amenity caused by disturbance to vegetation, a possible reduction in the area of pervious surface material, and disruption to the restful visual continuity of the reserve. Similarly, lookouts may be established provided they are not visually obtrusive, and are constructed and maintained in a manner such as to ensure public safety. Such proposals will be considered on an individual basis as they arise and in consultation with relevant staff and patrons. Where implemented, the style of materials used should be consistent with and within the natural areas across Council and in keeping with an approved visual standards guide.
While ordinance signage is required in many locations to help restrict prohibited activities occurring within open space areas, the over usage of signs can significantly contribute to visual pollution and clutter. The installation of new signs should be assessed with regard to the level of usage of the reserve and the seriousness of prohibited activities. Fences may be constructed to protect or restrict access to sensitive areas. Generally, the construction and maintenance of boundary fences are the responsibility of adjoining owners as described under the Dividing Fences Act, and Council does not contribute to fencing boundaries to private land.
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Any remaining timber fuelled barbecues will be removed, due to the potential fire risk posed and the uncontrolled collection of firewood causing damage to vegetation and habitat. Their replacement with electric operated ones will be considered, requiring a probable rationalisation of the number and location.
Four publicly accessible boat ramps are available in Georges River the but these are located in open spaces covered by specific plans of management.
Objectives To provide and maintain, within budget, quality facilities to meet identified community needs To coordinate and integrate planning of facilities across all open spaces and within neighbourhoods To ensure Natural Areas work with other adjoining community facilities to provide enhanced community benefits To ensure that facilities and maintenance works complement the natural landscape setting of Natural Areas
To provide sufficient core funding to maintain Natural Areas and facilities to agreed service standards, and support funding base with grants and sponsorship where possible
To integrate smart technologies into open space facilities to benefit community use, and environmental and open space management as technologies and funding allows
3.8.11 Vegetation management The effective protection and management of vegetation within natural areas is a fundamental management requirement for natural areas. The bushland, wetland or foreshore vegetation forms the core quality of these areas and must be maintained and sustained. Natural vegetation communities are self-sustaining to a degree and are subject to succession and change over time in response to factors including climate, bushfires, and disturbance. Conservation of natural vegetation is required due to its intrinsic worth; its value as habitat and refuge for native fauna; for the various environmental benefits provided by green space (e.g. shade, oxygen, soil stability etc.); and for the aesthetic, recreational and relaxation benefits it can provide.
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The core aim of vegetation management is to retain the distribution, abundance and diversity of native species and communities presently existing on the land, and where possible and appropriate, to regenerate pre-existing natural communities. Where endemic bushland or remnant vegetation exists it will be maintained, regardless of size, including the variety and quality of vegetation present. Where possible, degraded remnants will be rehabilitated in accordance with the aims and objectives of Council’s Bushcare program. Along watercourses, vegetation and natural hydrological processes will be retained. Natural areas are best retained in closely adjoining areas as large as possible, with the minimum length of edges, although typically remnant areas tend to be linear and can be quite fragmented. As far as possible, vegetation corridors will be retained to link larger natural areas, to facilitate movement of native fauna and plants. All of the bushland is accessible to the public and much of it adjoins private property. Adjacent property owners have a special responsibility to ensure human impacts on the bushland are minimised. Most residents do value and take care of our bushland and have an understanding of the sensitive nature of the backyard/bushland interface. However the dumping of green waste such as grass clippings, plant and weed material into the bush is thought by some to be a harmless activity that contributes to the natural decomposition cycle. This activity undermines the progress of bush regeneration work and contributes to the degradation of the remnant bush by encouraging weed regrowth, threatening native plant communities and wildlife habitats, looking unsightly and creating a potential bushfire hazard.
The impacts of associated human use on vegetation remnants will be minimised through the selective use of buffer zones, care by Bushcare groups where possible, and the control of encroachments from adjoining properties. Council will aim to avoid any further fragmentation of vegetation in natural areas from roads, tracks, services, and the like. Dominant native species should be retained and natural ecological processes allowed to continue without interference. Trees along foreshores are not to be cleared to provide for views, and native vegetation is to be retained on site.
Dead trees and branches are an essential part of the bushland ecosystem, providing habitat for a significant variety of fauna. Therefore it is important that as many of these hollow trees and branches as possible are kept. There may be some that occur along fire trails or paths that should be removed for safety reasons, and all trees will be maintained to create minimal public safety hazard. However each tree should be inspected individually for stability and its importance as habitat prior to removal being undertaken.
If a hollow- bearing tree is required to be removed, any resident animals should be retrieved and released or rehoused by an appropriate wildlife handler. A diverse vegetation structure maintaining understorey species needs to be retained to maintain fauna habitat, and fallen logs (where they won’t compromise human safety) and bushrock are to be retained and left undisturbed. Any planting required to be undertaken within or adjoining natural areas will focus on the use of indigenous (genetic) plant material, grown from local provenance seed or cuttings. This will help preserve the original vegetation, and by providing preferred habitat will also ensure that native fauna have the best opportunity of competing with non-native species. Council’s Bushcare Native Nursery may be able to produce plant material for planting areas where the use of genetic provenance may be of importance.
Exotic ornamental plants that have been deliberately planted or accidentally germinated in bushland areas such as Coral trees or Jacarandas, may be selectively and gradually removed as they can impede on bush regeneration work and act as a potential weed source. Those non-local trees that have an historical or cultural significance may be retained, subject to community consultation, until they become a safety hazard. Replacement planting, with local species, may or may not be required depending upon the likelihood of natural regeneration. Formal and amenity gardens are not compatible with retention of natural vegetation, and will not be constructed in or adjoining natural areas. Specific and comprehensive bushland management plans need to be developed for each regeneration site, including a formal survey of existing flora, its condition and conservation status, and management requirements for particular species or
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Weed Control Weed control in natural areas refers to control of introduced and non-indigenous plants. Weed invasion occurs in natural areas as a result of physical disturbance due to construction activity, clearing, or mowing; increased soil moisture due to runoff; increased nutrient availability from runoff or dumping; increased light levels due to clearing or dieback; and increases in weed propagules and seed dispersal agents. Weeds and introduced species tend to outgrow, and smother native vegetation due to favourable growing conditions and a lack of effective pests or diseases. Weeds can also spread rapidly through pockets of native vegetation via creeklines and human track networks that transport seeds further beyond the immediate area in which an original outbreak occurred. This severely hinders the regeneration and replacement of canopy trees and contributes to the destruction of understorey, which in turn reduces biodiversity through simplification of the ecosystem.
Noxious weeds are species declared under the Noxious Weeds Act, 1993 and are plants posing a threat to the environment, the community, or agriculture. Noxious weeds are to be removed as soon as possible or otherwise controlled according to the conditions stated on an applicable local control order. There is a legal obligation on landowners and Council to remove or control these plants on their properties. Measures are being and will continue to be implemented to control and manage the causes and processes that lead to weed invasion.
Monitoring is to be undertaken to identify and respond to the occurrence of new plant species which pose a potential threat to natural areas. The techniques used to control weeds should aim to minimise negative environmental impacts. Different techniques are required in varying situations, particularly along watercourses, which are very sensitive to pollution impacts. An important part of control is the regular monitoring of weeds in natural areas on an ongoing basis. Any non-native vegetation removed from the site is to be disposed of away from bushland to avoid spread of seed, or the introduction of additional nutrients. To help manage and implement the control of weeds in natural areas, Council will continue to fund and support a Bushcare Program incorporating both in- house staff and volunteers. The Bushcare Program undertakes weed control in selected sites within the Council managed bushland and wetland areas. The amount of regeneration achieved in areas under volunteer care is indicated by the number of volunteers and hours worked. Some contract regeneration is undertaken although this is usually carried out on a one-off needs basis rather than as a regular commitment, and generally involves primary site work or fuel reduction rather than detailed follow up work. A qualified Bushcare Officer supervises the volunteers while on site to ensure that correct techniques are implemented and the integrity of the bushland is protected.
Progressive encroachments from private property onto natural areas add to the incremental loss of bushland and can contribute to the introduction of unwanted species into the Park. The natural area boundaries will continue to be monitored by the Bushcare staff and any encroachments will be eliminated.
Objectives To protect and preserve the remnant vegetation for its inherent biodiversity values and to reduce and control the impacts associated with adjacent human use of the areas To manage and maintain bushland areas adjoining Natural Areas efficiently, effectively and in accordance with the provisions of SEPP 19 and other relevant environmental legislation Remove noxious and environmental weeds and encourage natural regeneration of indigenous plant species where possible.
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3.8.12 Safety and risk management The need to provide for public safety is one of the greatest priorities for Council in the management of its open space areas, and Council has a duty of care to ensure its fields and facilities are safe to use. Risk management involves ensuring that all facilities are maintained to a high standard so that not only are severe accidents avoided, but also the likelihood of smaller injuries or damage is minimised. Risk management procedures have been or are being progressively developed for specific sites or Council operated activities. The procedures outline communications and emergency procedures, and undertake a risk analysis and assessment to address occupational health and safety issues. These procedures will be implemented as they are prepared and adopted. The condition and appropriate maintenance requirements of all of Council’s open space is assessed on a quarterly basis. Predetermined maintenance levels are sustained to ensure that public liability insurance requirements are met. Any identified hazards are attended to as a priority. Where activities or facilities are found to be posing significant or increasing risk, swift, preventative action may be taken and the public duly notified.
Risk minimisation also requires the reciprocal responsible behaviour of patrons using the Natural Areas, whether it be as individuals, or as organised or informal groups. All park users have a duty of care to other members of the public, and to use the facilities in a responsible and respectful manner. Appropriate signage will be in place to guide the public in their use of the Natural Areas where necessary. Formal sporting groups will have additional rules and requirements which must be adhered to by members of those groups. Antisocial behaviour within open space areas is an ongoing concern, particularly behaviour that causes impact to vegetation or fauna, disturbance to other users, adjoining owners, or causes damage to public or private property.
Any credible reports of such behaviour are welcomed by Council, and will be promptly followed up by staff or forwarded to police as appropriate. Such involvement can contribute to the public’s perceived and actual ownership of open space, helping to keep it attractive to use by all members of the public, and can also help to reduce unnecessary maintenance costs.
Night lighting is used in some Natural Areas for safety, and security patrols are implemented. Any damage that does occur is repaired as quickly as possible to minimise the inconvenience to patrons, and to reduce the impact of the vandalism.
Fertilisers are not used in any natural areas and the only additional product used in any of the reserves is water storage crystals, to aid in plant establishment. All work on Natural Areas will be done in compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000.
Objectives To provide safe environments for community recreation which are perceived as such by the community To minimise adverse impacts on surrounding residences and to minimise conflict between different users To maintain Natural Areas to provide for public safety and to minimise Council’s exposure to complaints, compensation claims and litigation To minimise the incidence and effects of vandalism to natural areas and associated facilities
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4 ACTION PLAN
4.1 Responsibilities for management of natural areas Future management decisions for community land and Crown Reserves categorised as Natural Area will need to be addressed in the context of this Plan of Management. Implementation of improvement works within the open spaces will be an ongoing process in response to community expectations, user requirements, the availability of funding and other circumstances as they arise.
4.1.1 Georges River Council Responsible for planning, development and management Budget allocation for development and maintenance Allocation of resources (financial, human and physical) for effective development Maintenance of landscape works and passive recreation facilities Maintenance of grassed area, planted areas and associated facilities.
4.1.2 The Community Use the natural areas in a sensible and reasonable fashion and have respect for facilities and other users Report maintenance requirements and vandalism to Georges River Council Liaise with Council regarding use and any issues regarding use Written requests and proposals to Council for development or upgrading of facilities and submitted to Council for consideration.
4.2 Funding The timing for implementation of this POM will be directly dependent on the availability of funding. Such funding is required to cover capital expenditure as well as recurrent costs for repairs and maintenance. In allocating funds, Council needs to consider such expenditure within the context of its overall annual budget limits and priorities.
Georges River Council provides funding for regular maintenance in its annual budget. Council’s annual budget allocation is aimed at achieving a satisfactory level of maintenance and facility provision for all Community Land areas.
Funding grants are available upon application to the relevant State Government Departments. The submission of an application for government funding is to be based on the prioritised schedule of actions.
4.3 Priorities In order to provide guidance to commencement of implementation of the Plan of Management, a prioritised schedule of actions has been prepared. Prioritisation of works assists Council in allocating the financial, human and physical resources required for implementation of the Plan.
The following list of criteria has been used as a guideline when determining the priority rating for each action:
High priority (short-term) Stage 1 capital works improvements with current funding Safety issues where there is high probability of injury occurring Work needed to ensure the essential function of the reserve is not compromised
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Work needed to eliminate/reduce severe environmental problems, e.g. erosion, water pollution, vegetation pests and diseases.
Moderate priority (medium-term) Other capital works improvements Ongoing preventative and remedial maintenance of existing assets Planning and design work to facilitate improvements Work needed to ameliorate adverse environmental conditions, (e.g. insufficient shade, visual and noise intrusion, poor circulation and access) Works aimed at reducing ongoing maintenance costs
Low priority (long-term) Works aimed at improving aesthetic quality Works aimed at enhancing habitat value
Ongoing Works that will be continuous during the course of implementation of the PoM
The above criteria may require modification over time in response to special circumstances as well as changing community attitudes and expectations.
4.3 Responsibilities As a guide the likely responsibilities for implementation of actions are listed. These include:
GRC Georges River Council
CCP Coordinator City presentation
NTM Native Title Manager
Comm General Community
Sports Organised sports users
4.4 Natural Areas Action Plan In order to provide guidance to implementation of the Generic Plan of Management, a prioritised action plan identifying high level actions is documented following. This is organised under the eight guiding principles identified by the OSRCFS 2019.
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 1. Flexible and multipurpose Facilities planning To coordinate and integrate 1.1 Recognise that Councils Natural Areas Indicator: Ongoing GRC planning of facilities across all are focussed along the Salt Pan Creek Natural areas are known of, understood open spaces and within all and Georges River waterfronts. The and appreciated across the community neighbourhoods natural values and qualities of these Evaluation locations will draw users from other parts Community open space surveys of the LGA and beyond. 1.2 Identify opportunities to provide terrestrial Indicator: Ongoing GRC (inland) natural areas to complement Additional natural areas created through foreshore areas and expand natural area non open space lands character across LGA. Opportunities may Evaluation include: Total area of natural area character -Golf courses -Road and Rail infrastructure corridors 1.3 Enhance facilities to natural areas to link Indicator: Ongoing GRC with and complement facilities to adjoining Natural areas track networks or passive or related open spaces recreational facilities in natural areas link to access networks in adjoining open spaces and beyond Evaluation Availability of connections / complimentary facilities Use and role To cater for different uses and 1.4 Integrate where feasible and sustainable Indicator: Ongoing GRC users where sustainable to Natural Area planning and design, Natural Areas as a whole within LGA cater initiatives that promote appeal to different for wide range of the community ages, cultural and abilities Evaluation Usage / access levels User satisfaction surveys To manage areas with multiple 1.5 Consider the requirements of adjoining Indicator: Ongoing GRC land categorisation contained categorisations in all planning and Natural Areas co-exist effectively with within or adjoining Natural Areas management decision making for Natural adjoining categories of open space. according to the requirements of Areas Evaluation their core objectives Monitoring of management issues 2. Clustered with complementary uses To ensure Natural Areas work 2.1 Target co-location of different types of Indicator: Ongoing GRC with other adjoining community facilities where open space of multiple Community facilities in adjoining spaces facilities to provide enhanced categorisations occurs e.g. combine to provide more significant community benefits -Gannons Park recreational amenity and benefit -Redin Place Reserve / Poutlon Park Evaluation -Oatley Park Level of use -HV Evatt Park Community satisfaction
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 3. Equitably distributed across and within catchment areas To provide equitable access and 3.1 As per 1.1 recognise that Councils Natural Indicator: Ongoing GRC exposure to natural areas across Areas are focussed along the Salt Pan Increased potential to access natural the LGA Creek and Georges River waterfronts and areas from all parts of LGA that the natural values and qualities of Evaluation these locations will draw users from other Level of pedestrian and cycle access to parts of the LGA and beyond. natural areas Improve access corridor connections from “inland” areas to natural areas As per 1.2 identify opportunities to provide Refer 1.2 terrestrial (inland) natural areas to complement foreshore areas and expand natural area character across LGA. Opportunities may include: -Golf courses -Road and Rail infrastructure corridors 4. Activated and safe use of Natural Areas Community and recreational use To manage Natural Areas 4.1 Strategically assess role of natural areas Indicator: Ongoing GRC efficiently and effectively, and as part of overall access and recreational Availability of strategic direction allow for their equitable use for a network – identify opportunities and Evaluation range of organised and informal priorities for access and facilities provision Completion recreational activities that are to suitable locations compatible with management objectives and the function of Natural Areas. To provide facilities to enable the 4.2 Provide for a variety of informal and Indicator: Ongoing GRC use of natural areas for a range of passive recreational activities as an Recreational use does not conflict with passive and informal activities, ancillary function core management objectives where it does not conflict with the of natural areas Evaluation primary objectives of conservation Monitoring of natural processes and values 4.3 Sporting activities prohibited from natural areas due to likelihood of disturbance to vegetation and habitat – consider one off use for trail running subject to impact assessment
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 4. Activated and safe use of Natural Areas Community and recreational use 4.4 Discourage and prohibit as necessary any Indicator: Ongoing GRC activities that interfere with the peace and Use and access does not conflict with core ecological diversity of natural areas. management objectives Evaluation Monitoring
4.5 Prohibit damaging activities including the collection of fauna and flora, rocks, soil, timber or leaf litter, horse riding, and the clearing of vegetation for views or for any other purpose. 4.6 Permit cycling within natural areas on Indicator: Ongoing GRC constructed roads and tracks only, and Use on constructed access only not on walking tracks or off-road in Evaluation bushland areas. Monitoring 4.7 Allow the use of natural areas for hosting Indicator: Ongoing GRC of special cultural events only (e.g. guided Use and access does not conflict with core bushwalks) that do not conflict with management objectives conservation aims Evaluation Monitoring 4.8 Applications for filming within natural Indicator: Ongoing GRC areas considered in accordance with Filming permitted with Council approval Council policy, subject to Council Evaluation approval, compliance with conditions of Review of applications consent, payment of fee and bond, and no disruption to the primary use and function of the site 4.9 Hosting of circuses and carnivals not Indicator: Ongoing GRC permitted within natural areas in No Circus Use accordance with Council policy Evaluation Review of applications To ensure Natural Areas integrate As for 4.1 with other adjoining community facilities to provide enhanced community benefits To provide and maintain, within 4.10 Implement targeted facilities provision to Indicator: Ongoing GRC budget, quality facilities to meet support sustainable recreational use of Facilities available to designated natural identified community needs selected natural areas areas Evaluation Completion
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 4. Activated and safe use of Natural Areas Community and recreational use To ensure safe opportunities for 4.11 Provide tracks lookouts signage and Indicator: Ongoing GRC access and use of natural areas related facilities to enable safe access Safe use of designated Natural Areas and use in line with CPTED principles Evaluation Reports of incidents Community survey To provide for access to 4.12 As part of 4.1 identify opportunities for Indicator: Ongoing GRC waterfront to support aquatic water access in natural areas to support Opportunities identified recreation where appropriate and other foreshore open spaces Evaluation sustainable Complete 4.13 Progressively implement foreshore Indicator: Ongoing GRC access at selected natural areas with low Water access increased without key facilities – e.g. wayfinding environmental degradation Evaluation Assessment and review Leases and licences To grant leases and licenses 4.14 Consider any application in accordance Indicator: Ongoing GRC applicable to the natural area with Local Government Act. However Leases and licences granted for up to five categorisation note that it is unlikely to be leases / years in compliance with legislative licences that would meet the limitations requirements and Council policy of the natural area core objectives Evaluation Review of each lease Monitoring Safety, security & vandalism To provide safe environments for 4.15 Liaise with community to identify safety Indicator: High GRC community recreation which are concerns to specific Natural Areas and Understanding of safety concerns perceived as such by the develop action plan to address issues Evaluation community Completion of review and development of action plan To minimise adverse impacts 4.16 Allow use of open space for passive Target: Ongoing GRC on surrounding residences recreation during daylight hours, and Unauthorised use controlled and to minimise conflict discourage night use Evaluation between different users Monitoring of un authorised use To maintain Natural Areas to 4.17 Undertake an audit of all structures on Indicator: High GRC provide for public safety and to Natural Areas and budget for and Audit complete & Requirements actioned minimise Council’s exposure to undertake repairs as required Evaluation complaints, compensation claims Completion and litigation 4.18 Undertake regular inspections of Natural Indicator: Ongoing GRC Areas and maintain close liaison with Issues identified community to determine potential risks Evaluation within Natural Areas Availability of inspections
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 4. Activated and safe use of Natural Areas Safety, security & vandalism 4.19 Make repairs to infrastructure within Indicator: Ongoing GRC determined response times in compliance Actioned on site within response time with safety regulations under the OH&S Evaluation Act 2000 Review and monitoring To minimise the incidence and 4.20 Remove any graffiti and repair and Indicator: Ongoing GRC effects of vandalism to Natural vandalised facilities as soon as Graffiti removed and / or facilities repaired Areas and ancillary facilities practicable within agreed response time Evaluation Review and monitoring 4.21 Use anti-graffiti materials (e.g. on signs, Indicator: Ongoing GRC painted surfaces, etc.) where possible and Reduced incidences of vandalism cost effective. Evaluation Reports Review and monitoring To foster positive and 4.22 Liaise with user groups, residents and Indicator: Ongoing GRC harmonious use of individuals as required to promote Reduced incidences of conflict Natural Areas by all users. considerate behaviour and respectful Evaluation use of facilities Reports 5. Inclusive and reflective of the whole community To encourage awareness and 5.1 Promote awareness of bushland, creek Indicator: Low GRC appreciation of natural areas and (water) and foreshore environments and Increased awareness and value for their values across the whole their importance to a healthy ecosystem community community and to the quality of the Georges River Evaluation environment Community survey To provide opportunities for all 5.2 Identify practical and sustainable locations Indicator: Mod GRC abilities to have experiences of where access can be provided to a Access by a broad range of users natural area character natural setting that gives a quality Evaluation experience e.g. Monitoring -lookout at Bald face Point -boardwalk at Salt Pan Creek Reserve 6. Part of a connected network Access to natural areas To provide enhanced access to 6.1 Review access networks (e.g. footpaths, Indicator: Low GRC Natural Areas maximising road crossings etc.) linking designated Understanding of accessibility of Natural accessibility to and within parks Natural Areas to neighbourhoods (that is Areas to neighbourhoods and their facilities for a broad preferred Natural Areas to have Evaluation range of users recreational access). Identify barriers to Review and strategies completed effective and comfortable accessing of designated Natural Areas
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 6. Part of a connected network Access to natural areas 6.2 Develop priorities plan for coordination Indicator: Low GRC with other Council works programs for Priorities established enhancement of local neighbourhood Evaluation access to Natural Areas Projects integrated within works programs To provide appropriate levels of 6.3 Construct and maintain walking tracks to Indicator: Ongoing GRC community access to Georges Natural Areas in appropriate locations Sustainable level of access River’s natural areas whilst Evaluation maintaining the integrity of the Monitoring land and its natural values Community satisfaction 6.4 Assess value of existing tracks and close Indicator: Ongoing GRC and rehabilitate any tracks that are non- Reduced number of tracks in poor essential, poorly located, or that represent condition an erosion hazard Evaluation Monitoring Community satisfaction To manage unauthorised access 6.5 Provide information and regulatory Indicator: Med GRC to natural areas signage and where required provide Reduced degree of unauthorised access appropriate barriers to manage access Evaluation Monitoring Community reports Wayfinding To maximise the wayfinding and 6.6 Undertake an audit of all Natural Areas to Indicator: High GRC identity of Natural Areas determine what signage is required within Audit and works list prepared those spaces Evaluation Completion 6.7 Signage prepared and installed in Indicator: Mod GRC accordance with City-wide design Appropriate signage provided standards Evaluation Completion Vehicular access and parking To control vehicular access onto 6.8 Restrict motor vehicle access onto Indicator: Ongoing GRC Natural Areas. Natural Areas, except for Council Minimisation of illegal access vehicles required to carry out Evaluation maintenance work, or emergency Monitoring vehicles with Council approval for special purpose 6.9 Ensure work vehicle and emergency Indicator: Ongoing GRC access points are kept clear at all times Access points clear and available Evaluation Monitoring
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 6. Part of a connected network Vehicular access and parking To provide and maintain car 6.10 Generally do not provide parking at Indicator: Ongoing GRC parking facilities that are safe, Natural Areas – parking to be limited to Minimal issues with parking by Natural effective and user available on street parking Area users Evaluation Monitoring 6.11 Discourage and prohibit parking in Indicator: Ongoing GRC unauthorised areas by physical barriers, Illegal parking minimised and undertake patrols during peak usage Evaluation times; enforce as necessary Monitoring 7. High quality and sustainable Environmental management To manage the environment of 7.1 Natural Areas are protected and managed Indicator: Ongoing GRC natural areas to preserve effectively Impacts on natural areas are reduced biodiversity values, minimise Quality of natural areas is enhanced disturbance and enhance the Evaluation quality of degraded areas Ongoing monitoring Community reports As per action 4.1 strategically assess those natural areas where it is suitable and desirable to provide for community access and use 7.2 Provide track access through at grade Indicator: Ongoing GRC tracks or elevated boardwalks to Track access enhances experience of designated locations natural areas 7.3 Allow placement of seating only along Impacts from track use are minimal walking tracks & in lookout areas where Evaluation suitable for rest points and views. Ongoing monitoring 7.4 Prepare biodiversity evaluation report for Indicator: Ongoing GRC consideration for any proposed significant Natural areas infrastructure projects works minimise impacts 7.5 Works within natural areas shall be Evaluation undertaken to minimise disturbance, and Ongoing monitoring restore areas following works to maximum extent. On site resources will be used and retained on site wherever possible To ensure that all improvements 7.6 Implement silt control techniques to Indicator: Ongoing GRC and maintenance and essential prevent soil erosion and sedimentation Impacts from facilities and infrastructure activities are undertaken ensuring implementation and maintenance that environmental protection, minimised pollution control and health Evaluation guidelines are strictly applied and Ongoing monitoring complied with
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Environmental management 7.7 Implement silt control techniques to prevent soil erosion and sedimentation. 7.8 Stockpile materials on a temporary basis Indicator: Ongoing GRC only and isolate piles to prevent Impacts from facilities and infrastructure contamination. Situate away from the implementation and maintenance base of mature trees. minimised 7.9 Ensure conditions are in place to prevent Evaluation impacts such as soil erosion, compaction, Ongoing monitoring run-off, and the introduction of weed species. 7.10 Maintain permeable ground surfaces Indicator: Ongoing GRC wherever possible to ensure maximum Infiltration maintained absorption capabilities. Drainage issues minimised Evaluation Ongoing monitoring Reports 7.11 No reclamation, filling or draining of any Indicator: Ongoing GRC land permitted which results in loss of or No loss or disturbance of habitat disturbance to natural habitats. Evaluation Ongoing monitoring 7.12 Only permit drainage works where Indicator: Ongoing GRC complementary to the natural drainage Natural drainage maintained patterns on the land, and where essential Evaluation to protect tracks, roads, services, or other Ongoing monitoring facilities on the land. 7.13 Lighting of track facilities to natural areas Indicator: Ongoing GRC is generally not to be undertaken as night No lighting use is to be discouraged Evaluation Review applications 7.14 Incorporate pollution control measures Indicator: Ongoing GRC into drainage systems to minimise debris, Pollutants reduced nutrients and other chemicals entering the Evaluation waterway. Ongoing monitoring 7.15 Leave acid sulphate soils undisturbed Indicator: Ongoing GRC wherever possible. Acid Sulphate disturbance avoided Evaluation Assessment completed prior to works 7.16 Encourage use of buffer zones for Indicator: Ongoing GRC development works on private property Development impacts minimised adjoining natural areas. Evaluation Monitor approvals
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Environmental management 7.17 Rubbish dumping on public land, including Indicator: Ongoing GRC garden waste, is prohibited. Incidences Dumping impacts minimised are followed up Dumping incidents policed Evaluation Monitoring Fauna management To protect indigenous fauna and 7.17 Protect native habitat through protection Indicator: Ongoing GRC their habitat, encourage of existing vegetation and careful design Native habitat maintained and increased responsible use of natural areas of any revegetation or rehabilitation works Evaluation by pet owners, and limit the Monitoring effects of invasive animals on native wildlife and vegetation 7.18 Use local plant stock for all revegetation 7.19 Revegetate to provide a complete Indicator: Ongoing GRC vegetation structure i.e. overstorey, Complete vegetation structure understorey and ground covers represented represented. Evaluation Review design / planting proposals Monitoring 7.20 Encourage tolerance and understanding Indicator: Ongoing GRC of habits of other native ‘nuisance’ fauna Information available Evaluation Completed 7.21 Educate patrons to leave native Indicator: Ongoing GRC animals alone Incidences of disturbed fauna minimised Evaluation Monitoring To minimise the impacts of 7.22 Implement invasive animal control in Indicator: Ongoing GRC invasive animals on natural areas natural areas where possible. Invasive animal issues addressed where possible promptly Evaluation Monitoring To minimise the impacts of 7.23 Keep record of fox sightings. Indicator: Ongoing GRC invasive animals on natural areas Database of reports of fox activity where possible maintained Evaluation Monitoring
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Fauna management 7.24 Set fox trap/s – baited and monitored by Indicator: Ongoing GRC Bushcare volunteers. Information available Evaluation Monitoring 7.24 Inspect reports of fox den sightings, and Indicator: Ongoing GRC fumigate if suitable. Fox dens located and suitability for fumigation identified Evaluation Complete 7.25 Pursue regional approach to baiting Indicator: Ongoing GRC through SSRAMC, acknowledging that Participation and support for feasibility into distance restrictions for bait placement regional baiting program are currently prohibitive. Evaluation Monitoring 7.26 Inspect regularly for feral insect pests and Indicator: Ongoing GRC treat ASAP by pest controller if found. Inspections done & outbreaks controlled Evaluation Monitoring 7.27 Use endemic plant species to encourage Indicator: Ongoing GRC local bird species over aggressive non- Increase in local species local species Decrease in non-local species Evaluation Monitoring 7.28 Pursue community education program Indicator: Ongoing GRC regarding use of locally endemic plants Decrease in non-local species adjoining natural areas Evaluation Monitoring Domestic pet management – refer Action Ongoing GRC 8.11 Bushland management To manage and maintain 7.29 Protect native vegetation across Indicator: Ongoing GRC bushland areas adjoining Natural natural areas including areas of Bushland area retained Areas efficiently, effectively and in degraded condition Evaluation accordance with the provisions of Monitoring SEPP 19 and other relevant environmental legislation 7.30 Identify numbers and specific locations of Indicator: High GRC EPBC Act threatened species or Species & number of EPBC Act listing populations identified Evaluation Completed
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Bushland management 7.31 Implement protection procedures as Indicator: High GRC required for threatened species locations Measures implemented and effective Evaluation Completed and ongoing monitoring Remove noxious and 7.32 Maintain Volunteer Bushcare Program Indicator: Ongoing GRC environmental weeds and and continue to promote to wider Bushcare staff positions funded and encourage natural regeneration of community. Aim to gradually expand supported by Council indigenous plant species where areas worked with increased numbers Evaluation possible. and skills of volunteers. Positions filled 7.33 Attempt to identify sources of weed Indicator: High GRC incursions and implement appropriate Effective weed management actions to limit and reduce their impacts. Evaluation Monitoring 7.34 Remove or control declared noxious weeds in accordance with legislative requirements. 7.35 Dispose of non-native vegetation in a suitable location away from the natural areas. To recognise the bushland and 7.36 Provide specialist staff to oversee Indicator: Ongoing GRC natural systems of watercourses, environmental management across the Specialist staff available wetlands and foreshores as the Natural Areas Evaluation most important value of natural Positions filled areas 7.37 Prepare Bushland Management Plan for Indicator: Ongoing GRC specific reserves BMP’s undertaken Evaluation Complete 7.38 Undertake updated flora survey Indicator: Ongoing GRC integrating earlier survey work Survey updated Evaluation Complete 7.39 Undertake updated fauna survey Indicator: Ongoing GRC integrating earlier survey work Survey updated Evaluation Complete Foreshore management To promote a coordinated & 7.40 Implement a coordinated approach to Refer Georges River Foreshore Access and Ongoing GRC consistent approach in the foreshore management Improvement Plan 2019 planning, management & development of natural resources in the Georges River Catchments
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Foreshore management To protect, conserve and manage 7.41 Protection of natural foreshore conditions Indicator: Ongoing GRC natural foreshores to natural and habitat from impacts and provide Natural foreshore extent maintained areas in accordance with enhancement where possible Natural foreshore condition improved Georges River Foreshore Access Evaluation and Improvement Plan Extent of habitat friendly sea wall edge To enhance aquatic recreational 7.42 Planning and design of foreshore Park Indicator: Ongoing GRC opportunities improvements to have regard for Existing aquatic recreational facilities are improvements identified in the Georges enhanced River Foreshore Access and Improvement Additional aquatic recreational facilities Plan 2019 where appropriate Evaluation Amount of aquatic recreational activities generating from foreshore parks Natural Area Watercourse management To protect, conserve and manage 7.43 Protection of watercourses and related Indicator: Ongoing GRC natural watercourses to natural habitat from impacts and provide Natural watercourses protected areas to maintain water enhancement where possible Natural watercourse condition improved conveyance, ground stability, and Evaluation water quality requirements. Monitoring 7.44 Maintain natural hydrological processes, to maintain creek line stability and plant community health. Natural Area Wetland management To protect, conserve and manage 7.45 Protection of wetlands and related habitat Indicator: Ongoing GRC natural wetlands to natural areas from impacts and provide enhancement Wetland areas protected to maintain water storage, water where possible Wetlands condition improved quality and habitat functions. Evaluation Monitoring Landscape setting Ensure that facilities and 7.46 Provide coordinated manual of finishes Indicator: Ongoing GRC maintenance works complement and elements for Natural Area Manual / guidelines available the natural landscape setting of improvements to promote unified Evaluation Natural Areas character and provide for maintenance Implementation of setting improvements efficiency 7.47 Develop plan for informative park Indicator: Med GRC interpretive signage where appropriate. Plan available Place where it is highly visible but not Evaluation obstructive Completed
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Landscape setting 7.49 Implement Interpretive signage Indicator: Low GRC Signage implemented and effective Evaluation User feedback 7.50 Remove wood fired BBQ’s from any Indicator: High GRC remaining Natural Areas No wood fired BBQ’s Evaluation Completion of replacement Heritage management To appropriately conserve and 7.51 Council’s Native Title Manger ensures Indicator: High NTM maintain cultural heritage items that Council’s reserve management Native title obligations are met within parks and consider in complies with any applicable provisions of Evaluation planning and management the native title legislation and, in respect Completion decision making about each park of Crown land for which Council is Crown land manager (not being ‘excluded land’) provides advice that the Council’s proposed dealings, including the adoption of any POM, complies with the native title legislation. 7.51 Research and develop including Indicator: Ongoing GRC consultation an integrated strategy for Coordinated plan for Aboriginal interpretation of Aboriginal Cultural interpretation within parks Heritage in the Georges River area that Evaluation can be implemented within open spaces Completion of strategy 7.52 Design and implement interpretation of Indicator: Ongoing GRC Aboriginal Cultural Heritage in the Implementation of Aboriginal interpretation Georges River area as applicable within within Natural Areas selected Natural Areas Evaluation Completion of Aboriginal interpretation Satisfaction of Aboriginal community 7.53 Review and monitor potential for Indicator: Ongoing GRC additional Historical and Aboriginal Heritage values are understood and heritage items to Natural Areas within in known George River - Plan and implement Heritage values are interpreted appropriate conservation measures and Evaluation interpretation Response to community or other advise re potential heritage significance Completion of interpretation
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 7. High quality and sustainable Climate change To ensure management of open 7.54 Review opportunities to integrate climate Indicator: Ongoing GRC space responds to Federal and change considerations into planning and Natural Areas management and State policies, guidelines and design of Natural Areas in Georges River enhancement integrates climate change legislation along with Council resilience policies that address Climate Evaluation Change issues relevant to Open Integration to design briefs Space Implementation to projects
Energy and resources use To optimise Energy efficiency of 7.55 Review energy use to Natural Areas and Indicator: Mod GRC Natural Areas identify potential to reduce demand for Percentage of sustainable energy use in non-sustainable power sources open space increased Evaluation Monitoring of power use To optimise water efficiency of 7.56 Review opportunities to integrate water Indicator: High GRC Natural Areas conservation considerations into planning Potable water use in all open space is and design of Natural Areas in Georges reduced River: Evaluation -capture and harvesting of stormwater Monitoring of potable water use from adjoining roads Smart Technologies To integrate smart technologies 7.57 Monitor available Smart Technologies and Indicator: Med GRC into open space facilities to assess potential to improve use and or Smart technology assessed and used benefit community use and open management of open space. where feasible space management as Fund and implement as feasible Evaluation technologies and funding allows Monitoring of potential 8. Proactively managed Decision making To manage open spaces in 8.1 Any management decisions or issues Indicator: Ongoing GRC accordance with their community outside of the scope of this PoM should Future issues are effectively addressed land categorisation and the be assessed and resolved in the context Evaluation relevant Generic Plan of of the Core Objectives for the Parks Ability and capacity to resolve issues Management category as per the LGA 1993 and the Guiding Principles for Open Space as outlined in the OSRCFS – refer section 3.7 8.2 Review this Generic PoM at an interval of Indicator: Ongoing GRC no longer than 10 years from Completion of review endorsement to ensure ongoing suitability Evaluation – revise and update PoM as required Completion including community engagement and involvement in accordance with LGA 1993
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 8. Proactively managed Decision making 8.3 No approvals for development works Indicator: Ongoing GRC within natural areas except where No non-essential works carried out within endorsed by Council and the wider natural areas community for essential amenity Evaluation purposes, and necessary approvals have Monitoring been obtained. To manage open spaces in 8.4 Prohibit radio and telecommunications Indicator: Ongoing GRC accordance with their community devices in natural areas where possible, Impact of authority infrastructure is land categorisation and the and consult with authorities on design, minimised relevant Generic Plan of siting and installation of low impact Evaluation Management facilities where out of council’s control Review of applications To minimise adverse impacts on 8.5 Allow use of open space for recreational Indicator: Ongoing GRC surrounding residences and to activities during daylight hours, and Daytime use only minimise conflict between discourage night use. Evaluation different users Monitoring Community reports 8.6 Follow up concerns about noise, security Indicator: Ongoing GRC and privacy with affected residents Concerns followed up Evaluation Record of actions 8.7 Restrict specific uses of the natural areas Indicator: Ongoing GRC that may result in excessive noise Reports of incidences minimised pollution to the neighbouring community Evaluation outside regular hours of use Record of reports and actions To manage areas with multiple 8.8 Manage open space in accordance with Indicator: Ongoing GRC land categorisation contained its categorisation having regard for the Open space is appropriately management within Natural Areas according to intersection between different categories in harmony with adjoining spaces the requirements of their core and the need to prioritise environmental Evaluation objectives. and habitat protection Monitoring 8.9 Distinguish non-natural area use zones Indicator: Ongoing GRC occurring within natural area boundaries Clear distinction between management where necessary for management areas available but without impacting purposes environment or experience Evaluation Monitoring Land acquisition To add to Natural Areas land pool 8.10 Consider dedications of land as natural Indicator: Ongoing GRC where feasible and sustainable area reserves if the land is accessible and Dedications contribute to quality of and of environmental and is of sufficient size and character to be environment and natural systems community benefit manageable and effective as a Evaluation functioning natural area, Review of opportunities
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility Easements 8. Proactively managed Easements To recognise inter-relationships 8.11 No temporary or permanent easements Indicator: Ongoing GRC with adjoining uses and with over Natural Areas for access to private Impacts of private access on natural essential infrastructure property are allowable under this plan areas are eliminated Evaluation Monitoring
8.12 Allow for easements over Natural Indicator: Ongoing GRC Areas where appropriate for Easements permitted where legal and stormwater control, dispersal and flood policy requirements met control subject to Council approval and Evaluation in compliance with the provisions of the Post approval review of granted LGA 1993. easements Maintenance To maintain Natural Areas to 8.13 Maintain Natural Areas in accordance with Indicator: Ongoing GRC provide for environmental health, the applicable service level as per Maintenance meets usage requirements public safety and to minimise Councils open space maintenance and maintains and acceptable level of Council’s exposure to complaints, protocols quality compensation claims and Evaluation litigation Monitoring and review of condition / issues Bushfire management To manage natural areas 8.14 Have regard for Councils bushfire Indicator: Ongoing GRC understanding that fire is management policies for decision making Bushfire management requirements and essential for the long term in Natural Areas issues related to Natural Areas are survival of the flora, fauna and addressed other ecological values, but Evaluation having regard to bushfire hazard Monitoring & the need to reduce fuel loadings and maintain Fire Protection Zones 8.15 Develop updated bushfire Management Indicator: High GRC Plan for all Natural Areas Bushfire management plans available and implemented Evaluation Completed 8.16 Undertake annual assessments of fuel Indicator: Ongoing GRC loadings Fuel loads inspected NSW Evaluation Fire Brigades Inspection reports available
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 8. Proactively managed Bushfire management 8.17 Undertake removal of fuel where required Indicator: Ongoing GRC Recommendations of NSW Fire Brigades NSW adhered to Fire Brigades Evaluation Monitoring of issues 8.18 Carry out hazard reduction burns where Indicator: Ongoing GRC required by NSW Fire Brigades Burns implemented NSW Evaluation Fire Brigades Completion 8.19 Minimise need for broadacre burns by Indicator: Ongoing GRC regular use of pile & mosaic burning & Reduced need for broadacre burns NSW other hazard reduction techniques Evaluation Fire Brigades Monitoring 8.20 Burns undertaken no more than every 5 Indicator: Ongoing GRC years (10 years for selected species), not Healthy ecosystems maintained NSW less than every 30 years, as No species loss through too frequent Fire Brigades recommended for vegetation burning type/s. Evaluation Monitoring 8.21 Prepare Evacuation Plan (as Indicator: Ongoing GRC recommended in BFMP). Plan prepared and approved NSW Evaluation Fire Brigades Completed To manage natural areas 8.22 Place signage in appropriate high use Indicator: Ongoing GRC understanding that fire is natural areas to alert patrons of hazard Patrons aware of burns and other NSW essential for the long term reduction activities. activities Fire Brigades survival of the flora, fauna and Evaluation other ecological values, but Monitoring having regard to bushfire hazard 8.23 Undertake letterbox drops to adjoining Indicator: Ongoing GRC & the need to reduce fuel properties before burning carried out Adjoining residents aware of burns NSW loadings and maintain Fire Evaluation Fire Brigades Protection Zones Monitoring 8.24 Close Natural Areas in Bushfire prone Indicator: Ongoing GRC areas during periods of extreme/high fire Gates closed, signage displayed and danger parks hotline updated during high fire danger Evaluation Monitoring of issues Domestic pet and feral animal management Generally refer to section 7 for native Fauna Management
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 8. Proactively managed Domestic pet and feral animal management To protect indigenous fauna and 8.25 Promote public awareness of pet Indicator: Ongoing GRC their habitat, encourage management regulations and provisions Information available to community responsible use of natural areas Evaluation by pet owners, and limit the Availability effects of invasive / pest animals on native wildlife and vegetation 8.26 Pets to be kept on lead at all times within Indicator: Ongoing GRC Natural Areas Reduced reports of incidents Evaluation Monitoring of reports 8.27 Pets to be cleaned up after by owners Indicator: Ongoing GRC Reduced reports of incidents Evaluation Monitoring of issues Clean-up required by Council / sports groups To protect indigenous fauna and 8.28 Unauthorised animals (e.g. horses) kept Indicator: Ongoing GRC their habitat, encourage out of Natural Areas Gates responsible use of natural areas Evaluation by pet owners, and limit the Monitoring of issues effects of invasive / pest animals 8.29 Spot inspections by Compliance Officers Indicator: Ongoing GRC on native wildlife and vegetation to problem sites Compliance by park users Evaluation Monitoring of issues 8.30 Check regulatory signage and replace or Indicator: Annually GRC install where required. Signage placed in Clear concise signage in good state of highly visible positions repair Evaluation: Inspection Monitoring of issues Boundary management To protect the boundaries and 8.31 Monitor residential boundaries to Natural Indicator: Low GRC manage the edges of Natural Areas to identify: Understanding of residential boundary Area Encroachment of resident private problems across Natural Areas open space onto Natural Areas Residential boundary problems are Garden escape actioned Evaluation Boundary problems addressed
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 8. Proactively managed Boundary management 8.32 Monitor condition or boundary fencing Indicator: Low GRC between residences and Natural Areas – Understanding of residential fenceline liaise with landholders for shared issues across parks replacement of boundary fencing in Residential boundary fence issues are accordance with legislation actioned Evaluation Occurrence of residential boundary problems Funding To provide sufficient core funding 8.33 Allocate Natural Area funding based on Indicator: Ongoing GRC to maintain Natural Areas and maintenance requirements of habitats, Budget allocation is sufficient to cover facilities to agreed service drainage lines, wetlands and facilities. ongoing maintenance costs for each standards, and support funding Revise and adjust annually. Natural Area. Annual expenditure not to base with grants and sponsorship exceed allocation where possible. Evaluation Annual monitoring 8.34 Identify high priority Natural Areas Indicator: Ongoing GRC improvements and progressively develop Designs are in place for high priority works required design to facilitate Evaluation implementation Availability of design Receipt of project funding 8.35 Review grant funding opportunities and Indicator: Ongoing GRC align with required Natural Areas Council is aware of Grant funding improvement and management projects opportunities Understanding of which projects qualify for funding Evaluation Availability of grant funding plan 8.36 Prioritise grant funding submissions and Indicator: Ongoing GRC prepare submissions for funding Grant funding contributes to Natural Areas improvement Evaluation Value of grant funding contributions 8.37 Pursue sponsorship opportunities for Indicator: Ongoing GRC suitable programs or events, in Sponsorship funding considered and accordance with Council’s sponsorship secured for selected programs and policy and ICAC guidelines. events Evaluation Review of sponsorship contributions
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Objective Action Monitoring & Evaluation Priority Responsibility 8. Proactively managed Risk management To maintain natural areas to 8.38 Undertake an audit of any structures Indicator: Ongoing GRC provide for public safety and to within natural areas and budget for and Easements permitted where legal and minimise Council’s exposure to undertake repairs as required. policy requirements met complaints, compensation claims Evaluation and litigation. Post approval review of granted easements 8.39 Undertake regular inspections of natural Indicator: Ongoing GRC areas to determine potential risks. Risks identified Evaluation Reports available
Risk management 8.40 Make repairs to infrastructure within Indicator: Ongoing GRC determined response times. Repairs undertaken in timely fashion Evaluation Repairs complete 8.41 All employees to undertake all work in Indicator: Ongoing GRC compliance with safety regulations under All work is compliant the OH&S Act 2000. Evaluation Monitoring 8.42 All pesticide use to be undertaken in Indicator: Ongoing GRC accordance with the Pesticides Use Council requirements met Notification Plan Evaluation Monitoring To minimise the incidence and 8.43 Remove any graffiti as soon as Indicator: Ongoing GRC effects of vandalism to natural practicable. Graffiti removed in timely fashion areas and associated facilities Evaluation Complete 8.44 Use anti-graffiti materials (e.g. on signs, Indicator: Ongoing GRC painted surfaces, etc.) where possible and Fabric is Graffiti resistant cost effective. Evaluation Monitoring 8.45 Repair vandalised items and facilities as Indicator: Ongoing GRC soon as practicable Repairs done in timely fashion Evaluation Complete To minimise the incidence and 8.46 Where damage is ongoing and persistent Indicator: Ongoing GRC effects of vandalism to natural investigate suitable alternative Recurrent problems avoided areas and associated facilities management or fabric to address Evaluation Monitoring
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4.5 Funding of improvements There will be a number of internal Council funding sources that will contribute to Natural Area improvements including capital works funding for major works through to recurrent maintenance funding for smaller scale items. In addition Council will target grant funding opportunities to supplement Council funding.
A summary of New South Wales funding opportunities follows as listed on the NSW Government Active Living we page (https://www.nswpcalipr.com.au/resources/funding-opportunities/)
Government Funding NSW Environmental Trust The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment administers the NSW Environmental Trust, an independent statutory body created by the Environmental Trust Act 1998. The Trust awards grants for environmental projects and supervises how they are used.
The objects of the NSW Environmental Trust are:
encourage and support restoration and rehabilitation projects in both the public and private sectors that will, or are likely to, prevent or reduce pollution, the waste stream or environmental degradation, of any kind, within any part of NSW promote research in both the public and private sectors into environmental problems of any kind and, in particular, to encourage and support: - research into and development of local solutions to environmental problems - discovery of new methods of operation for NSW industries that are less harmful to the environment - research into general environmental problems - assessment of environmental degradation promote environmental education and, in particular, to encourage the development of educational programs in both the public and private sectors that will increase public awareness of environmental issues of any kind fund the acquisition of land for national parks and other categories of dedicated and reserved land for the national parks estate fund the declaration of areas for marine parks and related purposes promote waste avoidance, resource recovery and waste management (including funding enforcement and regulation, and local government programs) fund environmental community groups fund the purchase of water entitlements for the purposes of increasing environmental flows for the state's rivers, and restoring or rehabilitating major wetlands.
Grants are available for a variety of environment focussed works and programs and include the following relevant to Natural Areas:
Environmental research Environmental restoration and rehabilitation River connections
Grants for Environmental restoration and rehabilitation range up to $100,000 to a total of $4 million each year. Submissions generally close in May.
Visit https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/funding-and-support/nsw-environmental-trust/grants-available
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Metropolitan Greenspace Program The Metropolitan Greenspace Program is an annual grants scheme which provides funding for the planning and improvement of regional open space in Sydney and the Central Coast. The program aligns with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Greater Sydney Region Plan A Metropolis of Three Cities, and the Green Grid strategy, helping to create a network of high-quality green space that connects town centres, public transport hubs, and major residential areas.
Funding for the program comes from the Sydney Region Development Fund, which is administered by the Office of Strategic Lands. In 2018/19 eligible councils were offered a share of $4 million to prepare a detailed master plan for each of the Priority Green Grid Corridors identified in the Greater Sydney District Plans. Each grant will provide the council $200,000 to assist in the progression of these initiatives.
RMS Walking and Cycling Funding The NSW Government is committed to working with councils to make walking and cycling a more convenient, safer and enjoyable transport option that benefits everyone.
The Active Transport (Walking and Cycling) Program is in line with the NSW Government's Future Transport 2056 Strategy, Greater Sydney Services and Infrastructure Plan, Regional NSW Services and Infrastructure Plan and The Greater Newcastle Future Transport Plan; there is a focus on improving connectivity for customers who choose to walk and cycle to major centres and public transport interchanges.
For further information and to apply please refer to Transport for NSW website at https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/programs/walking-and-cycling.
Office of Open Space and Parklands NSW Government $290million for more green and open spaces including:
Five Million Trees Grant Program The Five Million Trees for Greater Sydney Grant supports local councils in Greater Sydney to enhance urban tree canopy by co-funding tree planting projects in public spaces such as streets, parks and plazas. Upwards of $6 million is available to fund upcoming tree-planting projects. Funds are awarded to councils on a matched dollar-for-dollar basis.
Climate Change Fund NSW councils can apply for grants to plant trees, erect shade clothes and install water-misting systems in public places under the state government’s new $3.5 million grant program.
Non-government Funding Ian Potter Foundation The Ian Potter Foundation makes grants nationally to support charitable organisations working to benefit the community across a wide range of sectors and endeavours including health and community wellbeing. Further information is available at: http://www.ianpotter.org.au/funding-rounds/
NIB Foundation NIB Foundation's Community Grant program supports community initiatives which will make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of Australian communities, with a focus on the health of young people, and carers.
A Community Grant round is held each year and applications are invited from eligible organisations across Australia.
Further information is available at: http://www.nibfoundation.com.au/Funding/Funding.aspx
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5 APPENDIX
5.1 Appendix A: Natural Areas on Crown Land or with multiple categorisations Mapping is provided of all Natural Areas containing Crown Land and Natural Areas that adjoin other categorisations. Maps are provided in the following order:
CR series Natural Areas that incorporate Crown Land SP series Natural Areas that adjoin Sportsgrounds PL series Other Natural Areas with multiple categorisations
110 LOT A DP 375671
ROAD RESERVE
LOT 2 DP 585059 LOT 2 DP 794233 SYDNEY WATER
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Ray Street 112 Stuart St, Lot A DP 375671 Council Community 608.576 Natural Area - Reserve Blakehurst Lot 2 DP 5850591 Crown - R66853. Gazetted Crown Reserve for the 1318.325 Bushland 09/07/1937 Public Recreation purpose of “Public Recreation”
1A Stuart Cres Lot 2 DP 794233 Crown\Minister Administering 387.855 Blakehurst EPA - Council appointed Manager A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS
LEGEND Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Land: Park LEGEND POM Land Parcel Boundaries
Crown Land parcel managed by Council Natural area (Escarpment) CATEGORY ParkNatural area (Bushland) DRAFT ONLY Natural area (Foreshore) Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: Ray Street Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR04 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:750 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 7034 DP 1138728
LOT 44 DP 904443
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category The Knoll 5 The Knoll, Lot 44 DP 904443 Crown - R67240. Gazetted Crown Reserve for 1508.965 Natural Area - Bushland Reserve Blakehurst 24/12/1937 Public Recreation the purpose of “Public Lot 7034 DP 1138728 Recreation” 901.565
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS
LEGEND Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Land: Park LEGEND POM Land Parcel Boundaries
Crown Land parcel managed by Council
CATEGORY Natural area (Escarpment) Park DRAFT ONLY Natural area (Bushland) Natural area (Foreshore) Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: The Knoll Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR06 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:600 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 13 DP 207755
LOT 7067 DP 1026876
LOT 7069 LOT 7068 DP 1026876 DP 1026876
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Lillian Road 35C Lillian Rd, Lot 7067 DP1026876 Crown\State of NSW -100238. Crown Reserve for the 475.289 Natural Area - Foreshore Reserve Riverwood Lot 7068 DP1026876 Gazetted 01/10/1993 Access purpose of “Access & 324.122 Park Lot 7069 DP1026876 & Public Recreation Public Recreation” 684.215 Natural Area - Wetland
50 Lillian Rd, Lot 13 DP 207755 Council Community 3996.547 Natural Area - Foreshore Riverwood End of Lillian Rd Road Reserve (between lots 7067 A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS & 7068) Crown Land parcel managed by Council LEGEND Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Land: General LEGEND CATEGORY Community Use and Park POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water(Foreshore) course) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Water(Wetland) course) DRAFT ONLY Park Park Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: Lillian Road Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR11 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1250 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 1 DP 921050
Road Reserve LOT 7038 DP 93516 LOT 1 DP 984057
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Baldface Point 227 Stuart St, Lot 1 DP 984057 Council Community 3838.81 Natural Area Bushland Reserve Blakehurst
227 Stuart St, Lot 7038 DP 93516 Crown - R88728. Gazetted Crown Reserve for the 4778.341 Natural Area Bushland Blakehurst Lot 1 DP 921050 22/09/1972 Public Recreation purpose of “Public Recreation” 3921.002 A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS
LEGEND Guidance LG Act Categorisation applied to Crown Land: Park LEGEND
POM Land Parcel Boundaries
Crown Land parcel managed by Council
CATEGORY Natural area (Escarpment) Park DRAFT ONLY Natural area (Bushland) Natural area (Foreshore) Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: Baldface Point Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR12 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. EDITH BAY WETLANDS LOT 2 DP 562308 LOT 273 DP 752056
LOT 1 Road DP 43752 Reserve
LUGARNO LOT 9 PARADE LOT 181 DP 29596 RESERVE DP 752056
Reserve Road
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Edith Bay Wetland 1085 Forest Rd, Lot 2 DP 562308 Council Community 2522.731 Natural Area - Bushland Lugarno Lot 273 DP 752056 Crown – R68975. Gazetted Crown Reserve for the 2872.904 26/01/1940 Public Recreation purpose of “Public - Devolved to Council Recreation”
Lugarno Parade 182 Lugarno Lot 9 DP 29596 Council Community 1621.539 Natural Area - Bushland Reserve Pde 1218D Forest Rd, Lot 1 DP 43752 Crown – R8771 Defaulted N/A 1460.267 N/A A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Lot 181 DP 752056 to Minister Crown Land parcel managed by Council Leases, Licenses, Easments: LEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) Sydney Water pumping station at Edith LEGEND CATEGORY Bay Lot 2 POM Land Parcel Boundaries NaturalPark area (Bushland)
No Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) Land by Council DRAFT ONLY CATEGORY Edith BayPark Reserve & Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: Lugarno Parade Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR14 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:2000 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 29 DP 239037
Road Reserve
LOT 28 DP 239037 LOT 15 DP 226770
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Hadfield Reserve 1208A Forest Rd Lot 15 DP 226770 Council Community 1195.397 Park, General Community 4 Oak St Lot 28 DP 239037 652.843 Use, Natural Area -Bushland 2 Oak St Lot 29 DP 239037 Crown - R88375. Gazetted Crown Reserve for the 2083.785 Lugarno 15/10/1971 Public Recreation purpose of “Public Land Devolved to Council Recreation” Area Between Lot 15 & Lot 29 Road Reserve
Leases, Licenses, Easments: A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed Scout Hall on Lot 28 LEGEND by Council No Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Land LEGEND CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries AreasPark of Cultural Significance
Crown Land parcel managed NaturalGeneral area Community (Escarpment) Use by Council Areas of Cultural Significance DRAFT ONLY CATEGORY Natural area (Escarpment)(Bushland) Park Disclaimer: Natural area (Foreshore) CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: Hadfield Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR15 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:750 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 7055 DP 93160
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Cedar Street 18A Cedar St Lot 7055 DP 93160 Crown\State of NSW – R88375. Crown Reserve for the 19852.836 Natural Area Bushland Reserve South Lugarno Gazetted 15/10/1971 Public purpose of “Public Recreation - Devolved to Council Recreation”
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS
LEGEND No Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Land LEGEND
POM Land Parcel Boundaries
Crown Land parcel managed by Council
CATEGORY Natural area (Escarpment) Park DRAFT ONLY Natural area (Bushland)
Disclaimer: Natural area (Foreshore) CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING MAP: Cedar Street Reserve South GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION CR16 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE Crown Reserve OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000 @ A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT A DP 36468
BASIL STREET RESERVE
LOT 7096 DP 1026874
ROAD RESERVE
LOT 7095 DP 1026874
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Basil Street Reserve 81 Shenstone Rd Lot 7095 DP 1026874 Crown/State of NSW N/A 325.77 88 Shenstone Rd Lot 7096 DP 1026874 -R752056 N/A 301.43
9 Basil St Lot A DP 36468 Council Community 6075.16 Park, Natural Area Riverwood Foreshore
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Categorisation not required for Crown Land not Crown Land parcel managed managed by Council LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance Natural area (Water course) DRAFT ONLY
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL01 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Basil Street Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. Facility Lime Kiln Bay Reserve, Oatley
Address Title Reference Area m2 2 Bay Rd Lot 1/12 DP 3230 1784.42 2 Bay Rd Lot 2/12 DP 3230 1363.72 2 Bay Rd Lot 3/12 DP 3230 1215.98 2 Bay Rd Lot 4/12 DP 3230 1069.25 2 Bay Rd Lot 5/12 DP 3230 920.75 10 Bay Rd Lot 6/12 DP 3230 875.33 (Glen Rd Reserve) 14 Bay Rd Lot 7/12 DP 3230 931.77 14 Bay Rd Lot 8/12 DP 3230 986.38 LOT 10/3 14 Bay Rd Lot 9/12 DP 3230 1043.14 DP 3230 14 Bay Rd Lot 10/12 DP 3230 1098.04 LOT 9/3 14 Bay Rd Lot 11/12 DP 3230 1128.42 DP 3230 14 Bay Rd Lot 12/12 DP 3230 1618.07 LOT 8/3 14 Bay Rd Lot 13/12 DP 3230 1847.43 DP 3230 LOT 7 14 Bay Rd Lot Y DP 409863 1176.18 DP 455336 14 Bay Rd Lot B DP 410478 1311.78 LOT 6 14 Bay Rd Lot 16B DP 413355 1449.43 DP 455336 LOT 5 36 Bay Rd Lot 4 DP 387999 7359.24 DP 455336 2A Bay Rd Lot 18/12 DP 3230 2215.99 LOT 271-273 DP 13827 LOT 4 2A Bay Rd Lot 19/12 DP 3230 1612.84 DP 455336 2A Bay Rd Lot 20/12 DP 3230 1247.38 LOT 3 DP 455336 2A Bay Rd Lot 21/12 DP 3230 1170.68 LOT 2 2A Bay Rd Lot 22/12 DP 3230 1028.51 DP 455336 2A Glen Rd Lot 1 DP 455336 1042.52 LOT 1 2A Glen Rd Lot 2 DP 455336 898.66 DP 455336 2A Glen Rd Lot 3 DP 455336 800.96 2A Glen Rd Lot 4 DP 455336 788.07 LOT 23/12 2A Glen Rd Lot 5 DP 455336 756.01 Oatley Heights DP 3230 2A Glen Rd Lot 6 DP 455336 710.1 Park LOT 22/12 2A Glen Rd Lot 7 DP 455336 1479.62 DP 3230 LOT 315 2A Glen Rd Lot 8/3 DP 3230 1461.15 DP 13827 LOT 21/12 DP 3230 2A Glen Rd Lot 9/3 DP 3230 1202.22 LOT 20/12 2A Glen Rd Lot 10/3 DP 3230 1051.3 DP 3230 36 Barwon Rd Part Lot 315 DP13827 93650.0 LOT 19/12 37 Barwon Rd 271-273 DP 13827 3591.6 DP 3230 Owner Land Classification Category/s LOT 18/12 DP 3230 Council Community Park Natural Area - Wetland
LOT Natural Area - Bushland DP LOT 4
LOT DP DP 387999 LOT 413355 DP
LOT 16B DP 410478
B 409863
Y 3230
13/12 (Bay Road Reserve)
LOT LOT DP DP
LOT DP LOT DP 3230 3230 12/12 LOT 11/12 DP 3230 LOT LOT D 9/12 LOT DP LOT 3230 DP DP 10/12 LOT LOT 3230 3230 LOT DP DP DP 8/12 3230 3230 3230 7/12 2/12 1/12 6/12 3230 3230 3230 4/12 5/12 3/12
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Escarpment)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water(Bushland) course) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Wetland)(Foreshore)
DRAFT ONLY Park Park Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL02 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Lime Kiln Bay Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:3000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 103 DP 1101533
LOT 4 DP 593400
LOT 173 DP 800498
LOT 5 DP 740857
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Belmore Street Reserve, 63R Belmore Rd Lot 103 DP 1101533 Council Community 290.29 Natural Area Bushland, Peakhurst 53A Belmore Rd Lot 4 DP 593400 Council Community 292.39 Natural Area Foreshore 37B Belmore Rd Lot 173 DP 800498 Council Community 254.45 31A Belmore Rd Lot 5 DP 740857 Council Community 340.47
Notes: 1. Lot 103 DP 1101533, Lot 4 DP 593400 , Lot 5 DP 740857 on reclaimed land 2. Reserve name previously listed in 2008 POM Land Schedule as BelmoreA4 Street MAP Reserve Detailed Middle LEgendS, Belmore Street Reserve North, Belmore Street Reserve South Crown Land parcel managed by Council LEGENDLEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) by Council
CATEGORY Natural area (Water course) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL03 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Belmore Road Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 32 DP 1246418
LOT 1 DP 1129264
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Church Street Reserve 2 Water Street Lot 32 DP 1246418 Council Community 5534.08 General Community Use, 1 Orana Cres, Lot 1 DP 1129264 Council Community 8451.48 Natural Area Bushland Blakehurst
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Escarpment)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Bushland) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY NaturalGeneral area Community (Foreshore) Use DRAFT ONLY Park Natural area (Escarpment) Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL04 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Church Street Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 12 DP 3362 LOT 13 DP 3362
LOT 14 DP 3362
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category /s Connells Point Reserve 290 Connells Point Rd Lot 12 DP 3362 Council Community 2458.34 Park, 290 Connells Point Rd Lot 13 DP 3362 Council Community 2489.99 Natural Area Foreshore 290 Connells Point Rd Lot 14 DP 3362 Council Community 3471.05 Connells Point
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Water course) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL05 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Connells Point Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 7094 DP 1026873 unmade rd LOT 7093 DP 1026873
LOT 7320 DP 1166325
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Foreshore Reserve, 49 Clarendon Rd Lot 7093 DP 1026873 Crown/State of NSW N/A 373.16 Peakhurst 82 Clarendon Rd Lot 7094 DP 1026873 -R752056 Management N/A 318.3 (Clarendon Road defaulted to minister Reserve) Unmade road (west end of Clarendon Rd) Road Reserve Rear 5-65 Elwin Rd & Lot 7320 DP 1166325 Council 20162.1 Natural Area Bushland, Rear 43 & 47 Clarendon Natural Area Foreshore Rd Crown Land parcel managed by Council Categorisation not required for Crown Land not LEGENDLEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) managed by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) by Council Natural area (Water course) DRAFT ONLY
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL08 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Foreshore Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:3500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 2 DP 1094305
LOT 1 DP 1017863
LOT 7398 DP 1180175
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Harvey Dixon Reserve, 1A Hymen St Lot 1 DP 1017863 Sydney Water TBC 31.6 Park, Natural Area Peakhurst adjoining Lot 7398 DP 1180175 State of NSW TBC 8515.6 Watercourse above lot Lot 2 DP 1094305 210.9
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Foreshore)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water course) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Wetland) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL09 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Harvey Dixon Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. HURSTVILLE GOLF COURSE
JINNA ROAD RESERVE
LOT 3 DP 575854
PEAKHURST FORESHORE RESERVE
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Jinna Road Reserve, End of Jinna Road, No land information 0.74 ha Park, Natural Area Peakhurst Heights 50 Pamela Ave Lot 3 DP 575854 Council Community (681.814m2) Foreshore & Bushland
Note: on Reclaimed Land
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Escarpment)(Foreshore) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Water(Bushland) course) DRAFT ONLY Park Natural area (Foreshore) Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL10 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Jinna Road Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 366 DP 11934
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Jew Fish Point Reserve 82R Marine Dr, Lot 366 DP 11934 Council Community 482.44 Park, Oatley Natural Area Bushland
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Escarpment)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Bushland) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Foreshore) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL11 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Jew Fish Point Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 13 DP 23120
LOT 14 DP 23120
LOT 102 DP 524939
LOT 7 DP 26826
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Johnstone Reserve 8-8A Johnstone St, Lot 13 DP 23120 Council Community 758.83 Park, Peakhurst Lot 14 DP 23120 Council Community 3786.91 Natural Area Bushland, Lot 7 DP 26826 Council Community 3377.11 Natural Area Watercourse Lot 102 DP 26826 Council Community 313.06 ,
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Escarpment)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Bushland)(Foreshore) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Water(Foreshore) course) DRAFT ONLY Park Natural area (Wetland) Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL12 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Johnstone Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 95 DP 211604
LOT 2 LOT 18 DP 522691 DP 222460
Gannons Park
LOT 12 LOT 27 DP 220523 DP 229829 LOT 26 DP 225452
LOT 27 DP 225452
LOT 11 DP 229840
LOT 18 DP 228625 LOT 10 DP 243076 LOT 19 DP 228625
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Peakhurst Foreshore Reserve 25D Waterside Pde Lot 95 DP 211604 Council Community 12616.06 Natural Area Foreshore, (Lime Kiln Bay Reserve) 25D Waterside Pde Lot 18 DP 222460 3415.98 Natural Area Bushland Peakhurst 49D Waterside Parade Lot 2 DP 522691 607.0 55D Waterside Parade Lot 12 DP 223205 3,421.0 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 27 DP 229829 20720.571 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 11 DP 229840 4840.442 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 18 DP 228625 2831.498 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 19 DP 228625 392.569 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 10 DP 243076 1065.775 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 27 DP 225452 2133.358 30A Cliff Avenue Lot 26 DP 225452A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS 4741.733 Crown Land parcel managed by Council LEGEND Natural area (Bushland) LEGEND CATEGORY
POM Land Parcel Boundaries NaturalPark area (Escarpment)(Foreshore)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water(Bushland) course) DRAFT ONLY by Council CATEGORY Natural area (Foreshore) Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT DATE DRAWING NOTES: Park GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL13 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Peakhurst Foreshore Reserve N 1. 49D Waterside Pde & 1D Alsace Ln are drainage reserves CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE ie. operational land. RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:4000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. 2. In the Hurstville CC Generic Natural Areas POM 2008 commetns noted this reserve as previously known as 'Lime Kiln Bay Bay Reserve' LOT 364 DP 11934
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Meyer Reserve 140 Gungah Bay Rd, Lot 364 DP 11934 Council Community 6003.65 Natural Area Watercourse, Oatley Natural Area Bushland
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGEND by Council LEGEND Natural area (Foreshore) CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Water(Escarpment) course)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Bushland) by Council Natural area (Wetland)
CATEGORY Natural area (Foreshore) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL14 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Meyer Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. COUNICL TO CONFIRM
LOT 160 DP 19098
LOT 269 DP 20568
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Moore Park 22 Ferry Rd Lot 269 DP 20568 Council Community 3801.83 Park, 33 Lobb Cr Lot 160 DP 19098 Council Community 2221.07 Natural Area Watercourse Beverley Park
QUERY: A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS - Categorisation TBC. Previous Parks 2010 POM categorised park Crown Land parcel managed as Park and Part Natural Area Watercourse based on potential LEGENDLEGEND by Council options identified in the 'Beverley Park Overland Flow Risk CATEGORY Management Study and Plan, Cardno 2007 POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Foreshore) Is this still relevant to the park? Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water course) by Council - Should other section of channel also be categorised Natural Areas of Cultural Significance Area Watercourse CATEGORY Natural area (Wetland) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL17 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Moore Park N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. Tallowwood Avenue Reserve (Salt Pan Creek Reserve)
LOT 20 DP 30190
LOT 24 DP 220656 Murdoch Crescent Reserve LOT 23 DP 220656 LOT 1 DP 566335 LOT 22 DP 220656
(Blackbutt Avenue Reserve)
LOT 1 DP 566335
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Murdock Crescent Reserve 49D Blackbutt Ave Part Lot 1 DP 566335 Council Community 11256.45 40A Boyd Ave Lot 20 DP 30190 Council Community 8574.63 Natural Area Bushland, 22 Murdock Cr Lot 22 DP 220656 Council Community 114.67 Natural Area Foreshore, 10 Murdock Cr Lot 23 DP 220656 Council Community 281.99 General Communnity Use 24 Murdock Cr Lot 24 DP 220656 Council Community 327.98 Lugarno
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed by Council LEGENDLEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed AreasNatural of area Cultural (Foreshore) Significance by Council
CATEGORY NaturalGeneral area Community (Water course) Use DRAFT ONLY Park Natural area (Escarpment) Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL18 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Murdock Cres Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT J DP 36537
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Pearce Reserve 20 Pearce Ave, Lot J DP 36537 Council Community 9686.22 Park, Peakhurst Natural Area Watercourse
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Foreshore)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water course) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Wetland) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL21 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Pearce Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. Ogilvy Street Reserve No. 1
LOT 4 DP 774559 LOT 3 DP 564799
Ogilvy Street Reserve No. 2 LOT 7 DP 216143
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Ogilvy Street Reserve No.1 77C Ogilvy St Lot 3 DP 564799 Council Community 875.34 Natural Area Bushland, 77C Ogilvy St Lot 4 DP 774559 Council Community 732.38 Natural Area Watercourse Ogilvy Street Reserve No.2 115 Ogilvy St Lot 7 DP 216143 Council Community 476.73 Peakhurst
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed by Council LEGENDLEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)(Foreshore)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Water(Foreshore) course) by Council
CATEGORY Natural area (Wetland) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL22 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Ogilvy Street Reserve No 1 & 2 N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:2000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. 21A Queens Queens Road Road Reserve
LOT E DP 373733 LOT D DP 362710
?
LOT B DP 364195
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Queens Road Reserve, 49 Queens Rd Lot D DP 362710 Private Community 1228.65 Park, Natural Area Foreshore Connells Point
21A Queens Road 21A Queens Rd Lot E DP 373733 Council Community 560.39
251A Connells Pt Lot B DP 364195 Council Community 287.13 Road A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Water course) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL23 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Queens Road Reserve/s N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. Facility Stuart Park, Blakehurst (also known as Stuart St Reserve)
Address Title Reference Area m2 21Orana Cres Lot 5 DP 75824 1299.3 18 Stuart St Lot 11 DP 975048 1025.58 18 Stuart St Lot 12 DP 975048 1013.32 18 Stuart St Lot 13 DP 975048 992 18 Stuart St Lot 14 DP 975048 975.15 18 Stuart St Lot 15 DP 975048 1022.69 18 Stuart St Lot 16 DP 975048 1000.34 18 Stuart St Lot 17 DP 975048 1024.74 18 Stuart St Lot 18 DP 975048 997.22 18 Stuart St Lot 19 DP 975048 1025.51 18 Stuart St Lot 20 DP 975048 944.36 18 Stuart St Lot 21 DP 975048 1649.53 18 Stuart St Lot 22 DP 975048 1321.55 18 Stuart St Lot 23 DP 1129265 1411.86
Owner Land Classification Category/s Council Community Park, General Community Use, Natural Area - Bushland
DP LOT
975048 11 DP LOT
975048 13 DP LOT
975048 15 DP LOT DP 975048 LOT 17 DP 975048 LOT 12 DP 975048 LOT 19 DP LOT 975048 14 DP LOT 975048 21 975048 16 DP DP LOT LOT 975048 975048 18 22 DP LOT
LOT 23 975048 DP 1129265 20
LOT 5 DP 75824
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Escarpment)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Bushland) by Council Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Foreshore) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL24 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Stuart Park N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 8 DP 220377
LOT 11 LOT 64 DP 566423 DP 240984
LOT 1 DP 371577
LOT 4 DP 572695
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Redin Place Reserve 219 Connells Point Rd, Lot 8 DP 220377 Council Community 957.94 Park, Connells Point Lot 64 DP 240984 Council Community 13276.55 Natural Area Bushland
Connells Point Rd 233A Connells Point Rd Lot 11 DP 566423 Council Community 449.6 Natural Area Foreshore 243A Connells Point Rd Lot 1 DP 371577 Council Community 910.6 243A Connells Point Rd Lot 4 DP 572695 Council Community 365.0
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries ParkNatural area (Escarpment) Crown Land parcel managed by Council Natural area (Bushland) Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Foreshore) DRAFT ONLY Park
Disclaimer: Natural area (Water course) BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL25 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Redin Place Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:1500@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. LOT 65 DP 880971
LOT 23 DP 239902
Salt Pan Creek Reserve
LOT 25 DP 221569
LOT 21 DP 560128 LOT 16 DP 224413 LOT 22 DP 221569 Tallowwood Avenue Reserve
LOT Z DP 29857 LOT 1 DP 224413
LOT Y DP 29857
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category/s Salt Pan Creek Reserve 40 Grandview Cr Lot Z DP 29857 Council Community 2830.9 Natural Area Bushland, 2D Tallowwood Ave Lot 16 DP 224413 Council Community 6459.05 Natural Area Foreshore 19D Redgum Dr Lot 25 DP 221569 Council Community 11665.67 24 Cypress Dr Lot 23 DP 239902 Council Community 6993.52 964A Forest Rd Lot 65 DP 880971 Council Community 1634.04 2C Tallowwood Ave Lot 21 DP 560128 Council Community 526.2
Tallowwood Avenue Reserve, 26A Grandview Cr Lot Y DP 29857 Council Community 1639.66 General Community Use Lugarno 1D Tallowwood Ave Lot 1 DP 224413A4 MAP CouncilDetailed LEgendS Community 4769.66 Crown Land parcel managed 1D Tallowwood Ave Lot 22 DP 221569 Council Community 1664.58 by Council LEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) LEGEND CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries AreasParkNatural of area Cultural (Bushland) Significance
Crown Land parcel managed NaturalGeneral area Community (Foreshore)(Bushland) Use by Council DRAFT ONLY CATEGORY Natural area (Escarpment)(Foreshore)
Park Disclaimer: CLIENT BY PROJECT Natural area (Water course) Tallowwood Ave Reserve GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PL27 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: N & Salt Pan Creek Reserve CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 1:2000@A4 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. EDITH BAY WETLANDS
LOT 1 Road LUGARNO PARADE DP 43752 Reserve RESERVE
LOT 9 LOT 181 DP 29596 DP 752056
Reserve Road
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Lugarno Parade 182 Lugarno Pde Lot 9 DP 29596 Council Community 1621.539 Natural Area - Bushland Reserve, Lugarno 1218D Forest Rd, Lot 1 DP 43752 Crown – R8771 Defaulted N/A 1460.267 N/A Lot 181 DP 752056 to Minister
A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Categorisation not required for Crown Land not Crown Land parcel managed managed by Council by Council LEGEND Natural area (Escarpment) LEGEND CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries NaturalPark area (Bushland)
Crown Land parcel managed Natural area (Foreshore) by Council DRAFT ONLY CATEGORY Park Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE May 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION PL28 MAP: Lugarno Parade Reserve N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. 1:2000 @ A4 Facility Gannons Park, Peakhurst
Address Title Reference Area m2 LOT 2 DP 218466 4A Boatwright Ave Lot 117 DP 567307 490.84 13 Ernest St Lot 116 DP 566416 392.519 13D Ernest St Lot 118 DP 567307 53563.288 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 6 DP 244175 2942.809 LOT 2 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 4 DP 101531 2038.94 DP 226009 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 21 DP 29219 13232.362 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot W DP 28839 10493.572 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 1 DP 241206 2860.467 LOT 1 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 31 DP 230369 22445.115 LOT 118 DP 218572 DP 567307 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 15 DP 31841 8967.245 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 203 DP 621686 1367.313 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 5 DP 247222 2437.319 LOT 117 LOT 49 28D-72D Wayne Ave Lot 203 DP771463 1121.576 DP 567307 DP 209573 3A Koorabel St Lot 3 DP 572970 1550.858 3A Koorabel St Lot 25 DP236467 15129.118 3A Brewer Pl Lot 55 DP 29015 23563.423 LOT 116 LOT 157 30A Cliff Ave Lot 2 DP 226009 22664.737 DP 566416 DP 210867 30A Cliff Ave Lot 2 DP 218466 20934.126 30A Cliff Ave Lot 1 DP 218572 35404.541 30A Cliff Ave Lot 49 DP 209573 10091.513 30A Cliff Ave Lot 157 DP 210867 17202.759 30A Cliff Ave Lot 109 DP 210866 17242.644 30A Cliff Ave Lot 1 DP 128528 517.0 LOT 6 DP 244175 30A Cliff Ave Lot 26 DP 656165 11724.174 LOT 4 LOT 109 30A Cliff Ave Lot 1 DP 216450 22791.382 DP 101531 DP 210866 Central zone Reclaimed land LOT 21 LOT 1 DP 29219 DP 128528 Owner Land Classification Category LOT 1 Council Community Sportsground DP 574787 (SW) Park LOT W Natural Area - Wetland DP 28839 LOT 1 Natural Area - Bushland DP 241206 LOT 26 DP 656165
LOT 31 DP 230369
LOT 203 LOT 15 LOT 1 DP 621686 DP 31841 DP 216450 LOT 5 DP 247222 LOT 203 DP 771463
LOT 3 DP 572970 LOT 25 DP 236467 A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS
LEGENDLEGEND
POM Land Parcel Boundaries
Crown LandLand parcelparcel managedmanaged Peakhurst Foreshore by CouncilCouncil LOT 55 Reserve DP 29015 CATEGORY ParkNatural area (Escarpment)
Natural area (Bushland) AreasNatural of area Cultural (Water Significance course) Natural area (Foreshore) ParkNatural area (Wetland)
SportsgroundPark DRAFT ONLY
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE Apr 2020 SP01 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION MAP: Gannons Park N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. 1:7500 @ A4 LOT 1 DP 500558
LOT 1 DP 203453
LOT A DP 325838
LOT 1 DP 209153
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Riverwood Park 79 Coleridge St, Lot A DP 325838 Crown\State of NSW – R65642. Crown Reserve for the 56982.19 Sportsground & Wetlands Riverwood Gazetted 22/11/1935 Public purpose of “Public Natural Area - Wetland Recreation – Devolved to Council Recreation” 1A Mary St Lot 1 DP 500558 Council Community 9687.838 1B Mart St Lot 1 DP 203453 Council Community 48 William Rd Lot 1 DP 209153 Council CommunityA4 MAP Detailed14422 LEgendS.924
LEGEND No Initial Categorisation applied to Crown Land LEGEND POM Land Parcel Boundaries
Crown Land parcel managed by Council
CATEGORY Park
ParkSportsgroundNatural area (Water course) DRAFT ONLY Natural area (Wetland)
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT Park CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE Apr 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION SP02 MAP: Riverwood Park & Wetlands N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. 1:2250 @ A4 Lot 23 DP 27479
Lot 6 DP 702963 Lot 4 DP 224268
Lot 7 DP 702963
Lot 29 DP 27634
Facility Address Title Reference Owner Land Classification Area m2 Category Evatt Park, 25 Linden Cr Lot 23 DP 27479 Council Community 4711.121 Sportsground, Park, Natural Area Lugarno 1116A Forest Rd Lot 4 DP 224268 Council Community 477.419 - Bushland 1116 Forest Rd Lot 7 DP 702963 Council Community 100767.9 2D Allwood Cr Lot 29 DP 27634 Council Community 6688.901 68H Allwood Cr Lot 6 DP 702963 Council Community Pathway between 42-44 Allwood Cres A4 MAP Detailed LEgendS Crown Land parcel managed LEGENDLEGEND by Council CATEGORY POM Land Parcel Boundaries Park Crown Land parcel managed by Council NaturalSportsground area (Escarpment) Areas of Cultural Significance CATEGORY Natural area (Bushland) Park DRAFT ONLY Natural area (Foreshore)
Disclaimer: BY PROJECT CLIENT GIS MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY GEORGES RIVER DATE DRAWING COUNCIL AND MODIFIED BY EP FOR THE Apr 2020 PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT. THE INFORMATION SP05 MAP: Evatt Park N CONTAINED ON THESE MAPS IS TO THE BEST OF ISSUE OUR KNOWLEDGE. COUNCIL OR EP IS NOT SCALE RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR INACCURACIES 2 GENERIC PLAN OF MANAGMENT IN THE DATA PROVIDED. 1:3000 @ A4 NATURAL AREAS Draft Generic Plan of Management
5.2 Appendix B: Have a Say – Online Feedback Summary of online responses received from December 2019 to March 2020. As per the dashboard of responses below key points of note in relation to participation included
- 156 visits - 17 Engaged participants (participated in survey) - 59 Informed participants (visited multiple pages, downloaded a document, contributed to a tool) - 125 Aware participants (visited at least 1 page)
August 2020 111 WWW.GEORGESRIVER.NSW.GOV.AU GEORGES RIVER COUNCIL
The table following outlines the key responses received:
Which parks do What do you like What do you think needs to be improved/changed in Councils parks you use? about them? and open space? Donnelly Park Lots of activities at More circuit paths /tracks to allow kids to learn to ride off road Carss Bush Park one location for Allow for improved thoroughfare by cyclists through park Moore reserve, multiple ages More youth facilities in more parks e.g. half courts, netted soccer goals for practice Stuart Reserve shooting, cricket wickets Olds Park Maintain open informal areas in a better condition –uneven surfaces Replace trees when they die – or are cut down Carss Bush Park 50m Swimming Pool Focus on young children New walk around bay not safe for young children Focus on standard sports activities Cater mainly for children. There is nothing for a single individuals - it's always about family and kids. Moore Reserve, walking, picnics and Lawn mowing and edging sometimes lacking Moore Park, leisure activities Water areas for dogs to swim Beverley Park large spaces Spooner Park off leash areas Carss Bush Park Scarborough Park Anglo Square Serve the local Anglo Square – would benefit by play equipment like Carss Park or Allawah Park Carss Park community Dolls Point Park Ruby Wing Reserve great play More large trees and flowers planted Milsop Reserve equipment for kids Water bubbler and toilets would be fantastic additions and shaded picnic benches Narwee Park Quiet Narwee park needs toilet facilities Peakhurst Park Peakhurst Park fields need irrigation and new turf Hurstville Oval and The trees, grass Use only sustainable / renewable materials – avoid plastic Park areas and gardens. More opportunities for variety of age groups to gather in parks Opportunities for adults to gather in parks - potential to include equipment for table tennis, chess, mahjong, dance, yoga etc. Walking paths Interpretive signage Len Reynolds Safe with great play A playground similar to this would be wonderful for the Kogarah Bay residents, Reserve, equipment nice e.g. the empty parcel of land located at the intersection of Scouter Street and place for adults to sit Carlton Cres. and enjoy views. Kempt Field Hurstville Close to CBD Bring back skate park Beverley Hills Park Fields Better drainage for after rain Peakhurst park Oatley Park, Kempt Open green spaces. More outdoor gym facilities Field, Croot Park Playground facilities. Toilets close-by. Gannons Park and Natural bush areas More natural parks Evatt Park with walking tracks Potential acquisition of open space at 80 Boronia Parade Lugarno is 24500 sq. metre Bushcare work at a green spaces are Lime Kiln Wetlands and Moore Park Reserve need to be improved. variety of spaces very important to the Sewage and poor management of the wetlands needs to be addressed. More overall health of our highly qualified Bushcare officers need to be hired to replace the ones that have communities left and An increase of environmental educational staff. Additional staff to increase community Narwee Park It is a large park with More rubbish bins put in place, especially around the tables and barbeque area. many areas for There is always trash in the park, often dangerous objects such as broken glass various activities. from alcohol bottles and used drug containers. The gully nearest to Chamberlain St is very degraded with rubbish. Poulton Park and Accessibility and Donnelly Park overrun by BBQ and picnickers who leave BBQ coal dumped under Donnelly Park size tap contaminating environment and the birds are prevented from drinking water under tap due to contamination. Not enough open space for residents in new developments
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