Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Cultural Plan 2010-2015

Table of Contents

Foreward 1 Executive Summary 2 Defining Culture 8 Vision 8 Goals 8 Cultural Values 8 Key Areas 8 Scope 9 Specifically Targeted Groups 9 Cultural Map 10 Map of the Upper Lachlan 10 Arts facilities / infrastructure (built) 11 Venues: Performances, Special Events, Conventions, Festivals & Theatre 11 Galleries and Exhibition Spaces and Artists Residencies 12 Other Cultural Facilities 13 Festivals and Special Events 14 Arts Organisations 16 Sports Infrastructure 18 Strategies 20 Council Services 21 Community Cultural Development 29

Forward

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Foreward

This policy was prepared by Southern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) as part of the partnership arrangement between the Upper Lachlan Shire Council and STARTS. The research was conducted by staff of Upper Lachlan Shire Council and STARTS, under the supervision of Andrew Croke, Director of Finance and Administration. Stakeholder input into this plan was provided through a community workshop, Council workshop, cultural mapping exercise and a community survey.

STARTS, Upper Lachlan Shire Council, and the author wish to express their appreciation to Mr. Scott Pollock, former Manager Upper Lachlan Tourism, for his generous support and contribution to the Cultural Plan.

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Executive Summary

Scope of the work This is the Upper Lachlan Shire’s first Cultural Plan and as such it is a gateway to the future. It is a framework for the support and development of cultural infrastructure and activity, including strategies that support the community to grow and develop their own cultural life and identity in partnership with Council, other government and non-government service agencies.

The plan is strongly linked to Council’s Management Plan, the Social and Community Plan 2007 - 2012, and the South- ern Tablelands Regional Library Management Plan and aligned with the Heritage Study, Council’s Local Environ- mental Plan (LEP) 2008, and the Community Enhancement Plan.

This policy is framed under the facilitator model; a predominantly ‘hands off’ approach with the aim of creating condi- tions that favour cultural production. Its actions and responsibilities are based on its capacity to serve as a resource tool for the community, business sector and Council, as well as an important reference document for regional, state and federal agencies.

Trends in Cultural Planning

Local Government Act 1993

In 2002 amendments were made to the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) to state that Councils may be required to include in its Management Plan a statement on matters including social, community or cultural matters. In 2003/2004 the Department of Local Government and ArtsNSW (then known as NSW Ministry for the Arts) partnered to produce the Cultural Planning Guidelines for Local Government. However, whilst these actions are in place Councils are not legislatively required to develop plans.

NSW State Government

ArtsNSW is the NSW State Governments arts policy and funding body. It aims to foster a spirited arts and cultural environment, which values our artists and our heritage, which builds community, excites our imagination and inspires our future. Their priorities include:

• Improving services to Indigenous communities; • Extending the ConnectEd arts education partnership with the NSW Department of Education and Training; • Closer collaboration with local and state government agencies to improve arts facilities; and • Promoting on-line access to the state’s cultural collections.

The Third Cultural Accord, January 2006 - December 2008, is an agreement between the Local Government Associa- tion of NSW, the Shires Association of NSW and ArtsNSW. It recognises the significant commitment local and state government contribute to cultural development. Four agreed principles underpin the commitment, with three identified actions to be jointly implemented by all three bodies. These actions are spearheaded by the first action, which identifies

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the State will provide greater support and services to local governments who are committed to service delivery through a Cultural Planning framework.

Federal Government

The Australia Council for the Arts (Australia Council) is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. They support Australia’s arts through funding, strengthening and developing the arts sector. The Australia Council has six strategic priority areas: 1. Artists’ income levels (improving); 2. Greater Appreciation for the Arts; 3. Business and philanthropic involvement in the arts; 4. Knowledge centre on the arts in Australia; 5. Arts content for the digital era; 6. National impact of the Australia Council.

The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) is responsible for policy and funding programs. There has been only on National cultural policy, “Creative Nation”, developed in 1994. This policy is long expired and The Department has recently written a Discussion framework - Towards a national cultural policy in preparation for Australia’s second cultural policy.

The discussion framework outlines ten points, with the final point reflecting the argument in Creative Nation that community cultural identity and the delivery of and engagement with arts and cultural activity are not directly the responsibility of government. The statement reads:

“Australian culture is produced by its people. The role of government is not to directly shape culture but to enable all Australians - whatever their background, beliefs and abilities - to explore and nur- ture their creativity and draw on the wealth of our culture to enrich us all.” Discussion framework - Towards a national cultural policy

This similar statement appeared within the body of Creative Nation:

“Few would maintain that governments can or should create cultures or national identities. The creation of Australian culture and an Australian identity has been, and will be, the work of Austra- lians themselves through what they do in their everyday lives, as communities and as individuals (whether it be as writers, workers in industry, farmers, parents or citizens)...” Creative Nation

Other key areas in the Discussion framework for consideration are:

1.1.1. Wellbeing; 1.1.2. Shared values, traditions, attitudes and expressions; 1.1.3. Imbedding arts and culture in education; 1.1.4. Democratic diversity strengthened by diverse arts and cultural expression; 1.1.5. National identity; 1.1.6. Indigenous culture and arts; 1.1.7. Economic development and employment; 1.1.8. Historical preservation and future vision; 1.1.9. Technical traditions and future innovations.

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The Upper Lachlan Context The Upper Lachlan Shire Council recognises the need to develop a Cultural Plan that is holistic in its approach and re- flects the current needs and future aspirations of the community.

Upper Lachlan Shire Councillors appreciate the importance of culture and the arts, and hold the collective view that arts and culture:

• Is a unifying force (actual and potential) across the Shire;

• Is a strength in its own right - our culture is our culture and aspects should always be encouraged and pro- tected for community wellbeing;

• Important to provide access within the Shire through the provision of support and resources;

• Is an economic force in its own right; and

• Has the capacity to generate tourist visitation.

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Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities Challenges

• Enhancement of the environment through • Dispersed community in lots of small towns, villages the installation of public art works. and hamlets; difficult to reach critical mass;

• Close proximity to Canberra Sydney • Difficult to reach critical mass for self-supporting corridor. activity, particularly theatre and live music performances; • Regional partnerships that explore and improve across neighbouring shire activities. • Limited funds available;

• Potential to attract life-stylers to the shire. • Duplication of services and infrastructure;

• Access to other government fundi ng . • Retention of cultural consumption; and

• Potential to engage strong links with heritage • Expectations and available level of services required that enables: cultural development; cultural by new residents. tourism; cultural industries.

• Implementation of new cultural funding program.

• Maintenance and development of events / festivals that have cultural tourism outcomes.

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Key Recommendations The first Cultural Plan for the Upper Lachlan addresses:

• The consideration of the available resources (fiscal, personnel and infrastructure) necessary for the implementation of the Cultural Plan;

• The lines of responsibility in the implementation of the Cultural Plan; partnerships between community, Council, local, State and Federal agencies;

• Strategies that identify needs of specific target groups who were not reached in the consultation process;

• Has a focus and respect for heritage;

• Links with other Council plans and actions related to infrastructure development and maintenance; and

• Provides access to public places and spaces suitable for the installation o f p u b l i c art and venues.

Conclusion This Cultural Plan is a wonderful first step towards positioning the community to a stage were they are aware of their own cultural identity, what activities need nurturing and developing, and the infrastructure required for growth parallel- ing the expectant population growth, and assisting in the retention and attraction of younger people to the shire.

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Introduction

Methodology

In response to the need for the development of a Cultural Plan, Upper Lachlan Shire Council staff and STARTS under- took the following methods and strategies; each step was taken independently of the next:

• In 2007/2008 a Public Art Policy was developed, ratified by Council and implemented.

The process included the establishment of a working group in Crookwell, Gunning and Collector. A framework of categories was provided to each group member, and they were assisted by the Regional Arts Development Officer and the Manager, Upper Lachlan Tourism Visitor Information Centre to complete the form.

• In May 2008 a community consultation meeting/workshop was held.

Fifteen participants attended, they came primarily from Crookwell and Gunning and between them represented eight community groups. Councillor Sandra Bill hosted the meeting with Scott Pollock, Manager Upper Lachlan Tourism, and Elizabeth Brown, Regional Arts Development Officer, co-facilitating and Andrew Croke, Director of Finance and Administration, also attended the meeting. It was acknowledged that the groups that the facilitators are involved with were also networked into the meeting and were contacted regarding the ongoing process of developing the plan.

• In 2008/2009, a community survey was developed and distributed broadly to individuals and organisations.

Ninety-six surveys forms were sent to individuals and groups throughout the shire. A cover letter explaining the process accompanied the survey form and respondents were given six weeks to complete and return it to Council.

Twenty-seven completed survey forms were received: being slightly less than a 30% response rate. A number of the responses were from groups, therefore the total number of people represented by the survey is greater than twenty- seven.

In consideration that the total population of the shire exceeds 7,000 and the number of responses received is not ade- qu ate to provide valid data, th e surv ey only provided an insight into the cultural needs and aspirations of the Upper Lachlan Shire.

• In 2009, a cultural audit was undertaken.

The Upper Lachlan Cultural Map was prepared in 2008/9 by Southern Tablelands Arts (STARTS) and Upper Lachlan Tourism Association, Upper Lachlan Shire Council.

The methodology used to develop the map involved the development a set of ‘need to know criteria’ enabling the iden- tification of ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ infrastructure: soft’ infrastructure being the people, and ‘hard’ infrastructure being the bricks and mortar. The criteria were formatted into an easy to use table and sent to key organisations in the shire’s towns and villages. The individual tables were returned to the Tourism Association, upon which the Manager, Upper Lachlan Tourism collate them into one document. The draft was provided to STARTS, and the Regional Arts Devel- opment Officer (RADO) reformatted the information, and provided analyses of the data. Cultural Plan 2010 - 2015 7 Introduction

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Defining Culture

“Culture is about every aspect of life” (Upper Lachlan resident)

Whilst a clear definition of “culture” has not been determined by the community or Council in relation to the plan: Cul- ture refers to the practice of making, participating, acquiring and building skills; as well as engaging as an audience member across all forms of arts practices. Including, but not limited to: theatre, visual arts, music, writing/literature and dance, as well as heritage, the environment, sport & recreation and tourism. Vision The vision for the Cultural Plan reiterates the Vision for the Council’s Management Plan and was established by the attendees at the community consultation.

“To be a diverse local government area that provides various lifestyle, business enterprise, leisure and recreation alternatives, whilst ensuring environmental sustainability, preservation of our history and a sense of belonging in our community.” Goals • Assists with delivering strategic functions of Council;

• Is an effective planning tool and resource for the Community and key local, state and federal service delivery organisations;

• Strategic networks and communications;

• Development of small grants program; and

• Heritage preservation.

Cultural Values

The Upper Lachlan has a relatively small population base with strong links to its settlement history. The community, in general, identifies and engages with sporting activity on a regular basis. The following cultural values were also established at the first community consultation.

• Be based on the philosophies of community well being;

• Have a focus and respect for heritage: explore activities that provide avenues for local and family stories to be researched shared and preserved;

• Supports activity that respects and includes the natural environment;

• Identifies and respects the people, their lifestyles and the landscapes within which they live; and

• Identifies that there are links and crossovers between the arts and sport.

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Key Areas The following two Key Areas have been identified. There are cross over’s and commonalities within each:

• Council Services; and

• Community Cultural Development

Scope It is v ery im portant that the community, council, other agencies and groups come together on strategic areas of inclu- sion.

In recognition of the demographic spread, specific aims/objectives have been identified and developed, then correlated to form an overall strategy for the shire.

It was also recognised that the scope of the plan needs to identify links between neighbouring shires.

Specifically Targeted Groups Residents not represented in the development process of the plan: Youth, middle income earners, absentee owners/weekenders, and residents of Tuena, Collector, Dalton and Taralga.

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Cultural Map

Map of the Upper Lachlan

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Arts facilities / infrastructure (built)

Venues: Performances, Special Events, Conventions, Festivals & Theatre

Whilst there are other parks, halls etc., these facilities are not listed here as they are not used for the purposes specified under this category. The following facilities are used on a regular basis and are able to be accessed (hired) by the general community. There are 47 facilities:

· 0 Private / professional venues · 15 Community halls / centre · 11 Church, school, CWA, Senior Citizens halls · 5 Showgrounds / rodeo grounds · 8 Parks, Reserves, Ovals, Sporting fields · 12 Café, Pubs, Clubs, Wineries etc.

Location Private / pro- Community hall / Church, school, Showgrounds / Parks, reserves , Café, pubs, Location fessional centre, other CWA, Senior rodeo grounds ovals, s porting clubs, winer- Total Citizens, Ma- fields ies etc. sonic, scout halls Big Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bigga 0 1 0 0 2 1 4 Binda 0 1 1 0 1 0 3 Breadalbane 0 To be completed in 0 0 0 0 1 2010 Collector 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 Crookwell 0 2 3 1 1 2 9 Dalton 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Fullerton 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 Golspie 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Grabben Gullen 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Gunning 0 2 4 1 2 2 11 Jerrawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Laggan 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Narrawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peelwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Roslyn 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Taralga 0 0 2 1 1 2 6 Tuena 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 Shire Total 0 15 11 5 8 8 47

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Galleries and Exhibition Spaces and Artists Residencies

Whilst there will be other café’s etc., these facilities are not listed here as they are not used for the purposes specified under this category.

The following galleries and exhibition spaces are used on a regular basis for exhibiting works for sale and touring exhibitions, and are able to be accessed for use (hire) by the general community. There are 21 galleries and exhibition spaces and 1 artist residency, identified as:

· 0 Government funded (Council run facility or Regional Gallery) · 6 Commercial · 3 Community · 4 Café (This is only café’s that exhibit works for sale). · 9 Other (This are facilities that have a different primary use but regularly hang exhibitions: such as community halls, pubs etc., without tracking or lighting systems).

Location Government Commercial Commu nity Cafe Other Location funded Total

Big Hill 0 0 0 0 1 1 Bigga 0 0 0 0 2 2 Binda 0 0 0 0 1 1 Breadalbane 0 0 0 0 0 0 Collector 0 2 0 0 0 2 Crookwell 0 1 1 1 2 5 Dalton 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fullerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 Golspie 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grabben Gullen 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gunning 0 3 0 3 1 7 Jerrawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 Laggan 0 0 1 0 1 2 Narrawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peelwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 Roslyn 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taralga 0 0 0 0 1 1 Tuena 0 0 1 0 0 1 Shire Total 0 6 3 4 9 22

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Other Cultural Facilities

The facilities listed are used on a regular basis and available for use by the general community as either audience members or facilitators. There are also facilities listed that are not available anywhere in the Upper Lachlan, this is to provide an understanding of the ‘gaps’. There are:

· 1 Venue screening films and 1 venue with film screening facilities · 0 Recording or Film Studios · 1 Private/commercial art education facility · 2 Private Museums · 3 Community Museums · 2 Council Library facilities · 4 Alternative bookstores

Location Film screening Recording or Film Art Educa- Museums Literature Location venues studios tion facilities Total Private Community Librar- Bookstores ies/ Book deposits Big Hill 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bigga 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Binda 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Breadalbane 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Collector 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Crookwell 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 Dalton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fullerton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Golspie 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grabben Gullen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gunning 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 5 Jerrawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Laggan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Narrawa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peelwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Roslyn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Taralga 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 4 Tuena 1 ad hoc screen- 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 ings Shire Total 2 0 1 2 3 2 4 14

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Festivals and Special Events

There are 20 biannual, annual or biennial events. In addition to these events, there are regular theatre performances (Crookwell Amateur Dramatics) and other numerous one off events that are not listed here. The Upper Lachlan Visitor Information Centre releases a biannual Calendar of Events that is inclusive of all activity.

Location Festival/Event Name Art-form & main activities Approx. Dates Organising group

Big Hill 0

Bigga Bigga’s Biggest M arket Crafts/cottage industries Easter Saturday Bigga Progress Assoc. Huskies Sled Dog Shield Sporting July NSW Husky Club (Grabine) Grabine Country Muster Country Music November Grabine Lakeside

Binda Blooming Binda Music, quilts, floral displays, markets November Anglican Church

Breadalbane Breadalbane Dinner Dance Music/dancing October Breadalbane Progress Assoc.

Collector Pumpkin Festival Music performances, market April Pumpkin Festival Committee

Crookwell Crookwell Show Agriculture, exhibitions, performancesFebruary A.P. & H Society Crookwell Country Festival Performances, market, quilting, art March Country Festival Committee exhibition (Council) Children’s theatre Amateur children’s theatre May KAOS Open Garden Scheme & Gardening lecture series, ma rkets Spring + Autumn Council (VIC) + NSW Open Market focused on garden sculptures + art Garden Scheme Bush Poetry Competition Bush poetry November Bush Poetry Committee Theatre / cabaret Amateur theatre November Crookwell Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) Art On The Range Painting, sculpture, photography November (Bien- Crookwell Arts Council nial) Crookwell Lions Markets Crookwell Rotary Swap Meet

Dalton Greendale Church Fete Old style country fete October Uniting Church

Fullerton 0

Golspie Golspie Ball Music/Dancing August Golspie Progress Assoc.

Grabben Gullen 0

Gunning Gunning Show Agriculture, exhibitions, performancesFebruary AP&H Patchwork W’end Fete Textiles: patchwork & quilting June Chamber Commerce Gunning Firework s Fireworks September Golf Club & Fireworks Aus Catholic Art Show Visual arts & music September Catholic Church Flower Show Horticulture November Uniting Church Fete Markets, performances etc GPW committee

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Location Festival/Event Name Art-form & main activities Approx. Dates Organising group

Gunning Ctd… Theatre / cabaret______Theatre, exhibitions, performances______Gunning Focus Group______

Gunning Car Boot Sale

Jerrawa 0

Laggan Monthly markets Crafts etc., Monthly Laggan Hall Committee Annual Carriage Club Event

Narrawa 0

Peelwood 0

Roslyn 0

Taralga Australia Day Celebrations Rodeo, live band/dancing (ball) January Australia Day Rodeo Commit- & Rodeo tee Taralga Show Agriculture, exhibitions, performancesMarch AP&H Art Show Visual arts June Progress Assoc. Heritage Rally Machinery displays, live ente rtain- November STVFM ment Richlands Homestead Heritage building open weekend November (Bien- Taralga Historical Society- Open House nial) Taralga Lions Markets Tuena 0

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Arts Organisations

Location Name Group Medium Targeting

Big Hill 0

Bigga Bigga Craft Group Visual arts/crafts Women / general community Bigga Golf Club Film screenings General community / families Progress Association Visual arts include photography

Binda Binda Progress Assoc. Event/s General community

Breadalbane Breadalbane Progress Assoc. Event/s General community

Collector Pumpkin Festival Committee Event/s General community / families Collector Community Group Overall community care / infrastructure General community

Crookwell Crookwell & District Arts Council Multi, primarily visual arts Artists / general community Crookwell Visual Arts Visual arts Artists Crookwell Amateur Dramatics (CADS) Theatre General community KOAS Children’s theatre Children / youth / general community Crookwell Historical Society Heritage, genealogy General community Crookwell Garden Club Horticulture General community Crookwell Line Dancing Club Dancing Singles

Dalton Greendale Unity Church Committee Annual Fete Families / general community Dalton Community Group Overall community care / infra- General community structure

Fullerton 0

Golspie Golspie Progress Association Event/s Local community

Grabben Gullen 0

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Location Name Group Medium Targeting

Gunning Gunning Focus Group Multi - all General community Catholic Church Multi – literature, visual arts General community Gunning Picture House Gallery Visual arts, literature, theatre General community Gunning & District Historical Group Heritage General community Gunning Garden club Horticulture General community P.A. & I Annual Show General community

Jerrawa 0

Laggan Laggan Hall Trust Markets General community / visitors

Narrawa 0

Peelwood 0

Roslyn 0

Taralga Taralga Progress Association Visual arts Artists & general community Taralga Australia Day Committee Event/s (Rodeo) Local community + tourists A.P. & H Annual Show Agricultural / general community

Tuena Tuena Craft group Visual arts/crafts Women / general community Tuena CTC New Media General community

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Sports Infrastructure

Location Groups/clubs/organisations Facilities

Big Hill Bigga Golf Club Golf Course Tennis Courts Indoor Bowls (at Golf Club) Binda Binda Flats Tennis Courts Breadalbane 0 0 Collector Crookwell Squash Club Squash & Gym centre Swimming Club Coleman Park Swimming Pool Golf Club Golf Course Tennis Club Tennis Courts Crookwell & District Equestrian Club Equestrian facilities at Showground Crookwell Pony Club Race track (at Showground) Crookwell Off Road Racing Club Off Road Racing Crookwell Gun Club Rifle Range Flora and Fauna Group Bird Hide Crookwell Bowling Club Lawn Bowling facility Hockey Club Gordon Park Rugby Union Club Lyn Cooper Oval Touch Football Assoc. Todkill Park Rugby League Club Memorial Oval Crookwell Rugby Union Club Clifton Park Cricket Club Soccer Club Bridge Club 500 Club Tai Chi Group Table Tennis Club Harness Racing Dalton 0 Cricket Oval Tennis Courts Basketball Courts

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Location Groups/clubs/organisations Facilities Golspie 0 Clay Target Shooting Cricket Ground Grabben G ullen 0 0 Gunning Golf Club Golf Course Swimming Club Barbour Park Swimming Pool ‘Activity Day Program’ Endeavour Park – playing field Snooker Club (indoor) Tennis Courts Gunning & District Community and Health Ser- Dressage Arena vice Cross Country Course (Equestrian) Cullerin Road for vintage car & motorbike events & bicycle groups Cricket / Rugby grounds (not in use) Jerrawa 0 Laggan Carriage Club Recreation Reserve

Narrawa 0 0 Peelwood 0 0 Roslyn 0 0 Taralga Taralga Bowling Club Lawn bowls facility Golf club Golf Course Tennis club Tennis Courts Taralga Tigers Rugby Union Club Pony Club Memorial Hall Jnr. Basketball and Hockey Skate Park Rugby Field Hockey Field Tuena Cricket Ground Tennis Courts

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STRATEGIES

How the Plan will be implemented

To implement and deliver the Cultural Plan in accordance with its intent, the plans strategies have been categorised into two key areas: Council Services and Community Cultural Development.

1. Council Services

The following strategies have been identified as fitting within the responsibilities of Council:

Cultural Policies; Funding Programs; Community Events; Tourism; Library Services; Sport & Recreation; Community Services; and Heritage.

Community Cultural Development

The following have been identified as belonging to all stakeholders:

· Skill Development; · Targeted communities / locations; · Youth; · Regional Partnerships; · Visual Arts Collection Policy; and · Cultural Industries.

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Council Services

Policies

Budget Personnel involved Date / Time- Key activity Deliverables/milestones Targeting implica- in the activity frame tions Cultural Plan · Review Cultural Plan Councillors or 2010 inaugural Council Nil review biennially Senior Manageme nt meeting Departs Staff delivering · Prioritise years service Biennially or cultural delivery meet on a services needs basis in relation to re- · Update and change as sponsibilities. necessary

Public Art Policy Review Public Art Policy Councillors; and Biennially Council Nil biennial basis STARTS & Council Departs Officers delivering Audit of Policy and up- cultural date as needed services

Cultural Map Identify partnerships Council staff; and 2010 – 2011 Extending Nil Development between groups STARTS informa- Drill down into usage of tion con- existing infrastructure tained in and services map Use information from cultural map to develop “targeted communities” strategies

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Funding Programs

Personnel Date / Time- Budget im- Key activity Deliverables/milestones involved in Targeting frame plications the activity Cultural Fund STARTS to partner Council in Councillors; 2010 develop New cultural $3,000 for Program delivering the program and as- STARTS policies proce- activity. grant alloca- sessment process. staff; and dures tions Council staff Groups not Policy, application form and reached guidelines for the program will 2011 annually through the be developed using th is policy Dec - Feb development research findings and the of this policy. Country Arts Support Program (CASP) guidelines as a reference. CASP funding application forms will not be used for this program.

The funding round will be open in conjunction with CASP.

Develop policies, procedures and criteria.

Develop associated application forms and guidelines.

Council and STARTS to promote program.

New Event Promote program Tourism Promoted on an New Events $1,500 an- Funding Pro- Identify suitable projects Manager availability basis.with tourism nually – al- gram Assess applications Tourist Asso- outcomes. located to Assess outcomes ciation ‘winning’ application for two-year period.

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Key activity Deliverables/milestones Personnel Date / Time- Targeting Budget im- involved in frame plications the activity Funding Work- Facilitate one funding/grant Upper Lach- Implement 2011 Artists; STARTS shops writing workshop per year, invi t-lan Grants Annually in Event coordi- ing the following to participate: Officer; June/July nating commit- STARTS; tees; · CASP and Arts Groups; · DSRD external fund- Progress As- ing program sociations; · ArtsNSW managers and · Tourism NSW flagship Sport & Rec- events reation Groups · Council funding programs · Sport & Recreation

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Community Events

Personnel Date / Time- Budget im- Key activity Deliverables/milestones involved in Targeting frame plications the activity Australia Day Stage at least one event as Australia Day Annually Janu- General com- $2,000 Festivities part of the National celebra- Committee ary munity tions Seniors Week Host networking meeting invit- View Haven; 2010 commence Seniors ing stakeholders with the aim of Summerset discussions Seek exter- identifying future direction for Lodge; nal funding engaging in Senior’s Week ac- Goulburn as needed tivities. Mulwaree (DADHC) Community Explore potential to partner wit hServices; and Goulburn Mulwaree Council or Upper Lach- Boorowa Shire Council lan Commu- nity Services

Youth Week Stage suitable activities that Tourism March/April An- Youth Seek exter- have the capacity to provide Staff; and nually nal funding broad access to arts or sporting St. Bartholo- as needed activities for youth located mew Youth throughout the shire. Worker

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Tourism

Personnel in- Date / Budget im- Key activity Deliverables/milestones volved in the ac- Targeting Timeframe plications tivity Marketing and · Biannually publish calendar Tourism Man ager; Ongoing General com- Annual tour- promotions of events Tourist Associa- munity ism opera- tion; and + visitors tional · Monthly newspaper columnULEAD budget

· Distribute (electronic and mail) monthly Tourism up- dates

· Maintain Tourism website

· Develop marketing initia- Tourist Ass ocia- 2010 re- Shire wide Annual tour- tives that increase visitation tion; and view cur- ism opera- from neighbouring villages. Tourism Manager rent levels tional of visitation budget

2011 develop and implement strategy Crookwell Coun- Tourist Association and Tour- Crookwell Country Annually in General com- Tourism try Festival ism staff to have coordinating Festival Commit- March munity + visi- budget + role with community member tee; and tors Country assistance. Tourism Staff Festival budget New Events Provide support and referral Tourist Asso cia- Ongoing: Community + Nil service to community groups tion; and respond to visitors Seek exter- and individuals to assist de- Tourism Staff opportunity nal funding velop appropriate new events. as arises sources Promote ‘value adding’ and Tourism Associa- Ongoing Event coordi- Nil partnership benefits to coordi- tion; respond to nating commit- nating committees. Tourism staff; and opportunity tees Include in selection criteria for STARTS as arises grants programs.

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Library Services

Both Crookwell and Gunning Libraries are branches of the Southern Tablelands Regional Library (STRL), which is managed by the Goulburn Mulwaree Council on behalf of the STRL Committee. The STRL Com- mittee is made up of two delegates from the three constituent Councils (Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan and Yass Valley). STRL funds the Regional Headquarters staff, whose responsibilities include coordinating selection, ordering and processing of library materials, as well as overseeing and coordinating user services and operating the library computer system.

Upper Lachlan Shire Council provides the buildings and branch staff locally. The operations of the Library are in accordance with the partnership agreement between Council and the STRL.

Budget Personnel involved Date / Time- Key activities Deliverables/milestones Targeting implica- in the activity frame tions Book deposit · Explore need for ex- Manager Library Ser- 2012 Taralga Nil to station in non - tended library services vices Council serviced area to non-services areas. STRL Libr ary Service s2013 · Review community ser- Seek exter- vices with outreach pro- nal funding grams to gauge poten- as needed. tial partnership for service delivery.

Sport & Recreation

Budget Personnel invo lved Date / Time- Target- Key activities Deliverables/milestones implica- in the activity frame ing tions Sport and recrea-In consultation with the Councillors Commence Sporting Operational tion plan community and key stake- Council staff 2010 communi- Seek exter- holders develop a strategy ties nal funding to undertake appropriate planning and policy

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Community Services

Budget Personnel involved Date / Time- Key activities Deliverables/milestones Targeting implica- in the activity frame tions Infrastructure Community Halls Hall Committees of Ongoing Hall Commit- Operational Support Council – Section tees of Council · Peppercorn rents 355

· Maintenance assi s- tance

· Offer opportunities for upgrading through Management Plan

· Explore and offer opportunities for income through hire of non- council supported facilities

Community/cultural/arts Crookwell Arts Ongoing Cultural Operational groups Council groups/associ Crookwell Historical ations Support, advise and Society assist implementation Gunning Historical of skill development Society opportunities Taralga Historical Society Provide access to Councillors Council services and Council Staff facilities

355 Committees of Council supported through provision of insurance within 355 General Committee Policy Council representation on 355 committees

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Community Enhancement Council staff 2010-2011 General com- Seek ex- Policy munity ternal funding Provides a comprehensive guide for State significant development in respect to a Community Enhancement program. Within the policy is the scope for the following cultural capital:

Upper Lachlan Historical Centre; Upper Lachlan Art Gallery; and Upper Lachlan Civic & Community Centre

Heritage

Budget Personnel involved Date / Time- Key activities Deliverables/milestones Targeting implica- in the activity frame tions Development Respect existent street- Councillors; and 2010 General com- $3,000 Approvals scapes and landscapes in Planning and Envi- munity consideration of new de- ronment New develop- velopment proposals ments

Heritage Study / This section of the policy is Councillors; 2010 Heritage Nil to Report to be advanced using the Council staff; Council outcomes of the Heritage Heritage Societies; Study and STARTS

Cultural Fund Activity with a heritage fo- STARTS 2010 Heritage Nil to cus will be a priority of the Council cultural fund.

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COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Personnel involved Date / Time- Target- Budget im- Key activities Deliverables/milestones in the activity frame ing plications Skill Develop- Event Management Tourist Association; Biennially (op- Event Tourism ment · Sustainability STARTS; posite year to coordi- budget + · Risk Management Key service delive ry creative proc- nating STARTS agencies; ess) commit- · Insurance Key stakeholder ser- tees (ex- · Stakeholder manage- vice providers; and istent and ment Locals with potential) · Fund raising skills/knowledge · Support services · DA process · Marketing Creative Processes Arts/cultural Groups Biennially (op- Event Funded At least one skill devel- Support from relevant posite year to coordi- through opment workshop. Council Departments event man- nating CASP or self- Survey groups to iden- to assist funding agement) commit- funded tify need and level of processes and/ or tees (ex- support. venues if required. istent and Develop schedule, re- potential) viewing/confirming commitment of groups prior to annual implementation. Targeted com- Develop strategies that en - Tourism Association; 2010 Tuena Nil munities/location able communication with Tourism Manager; Collector communities not currently and Dalton identified in the cultural STARTS Taralga map or represented in the Cultural Plan. Use activities identified in the Cultural Plan as catalyst for communications. Youth Youth Survey Available resources 2011 Youth Nil · Establish partnership Youth with schools, sporting Service and church groups to providers implement communication strategy/event that allows young people to express their ‘needs’ in relation to cultural service delivery.

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Regional Part- Explore opportunities to Senior Management; 2010 - 2012 Government Nil nerships partner with Goulburn Mul- and Assistance waree Council, Yass Valley Councillors Council and Boorowa Shire Council and other Regional Institutions for committed service delivery in the Up- per Lachlan. Regional Part- Continue to partner Councillors; Ongoing re- Community $ + annual nerships STARTS. Senior Management; viewed trienni- CPI in- Tourist Association; ally crease and Arts/Cultural Groups Visual Arts Col- Build on existing work un- Crookwell Arts Coun- 2010 further Community Seek ex- lection Policy” dertaken to develop a cata- cil; develop cata- ternal fund- logue of the collection. Councillors; and logue ing Council Staff Seek funding to publish 2011 -212 de- catalogue. velop policy

Develop a collection policy for the ongoing acquisition and potential decommis- sioning of artworks in the public collection.

Cultural Indus- Identify potential locations Councillors; 2011 - 2012 Increase Nil to coun- tries for cultural industries. Economic Develop- opportunity cil ment Officer; and for busi- Identify activity by type and STARTS ness/ eco- location that already exits nomic de- within the shire and include velopment in the cultural map.

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