Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee Meeting Agenda 11 April 2016

ATTACHMENTS UNDER SEPARATE COVER

Item 7.1 – Dog’s in Gawler

ATTACHMENT 1 Dogs in Gawler Study

ATTACHMENT 2 Gawler Dog Park Concept Plan

ATTACHMENT 3 Examples of existing dog parks

Item 7.2 – Review of Town Centre Car Parking Strategy

ATTACHMENT 1 Draft Gawler Town Centre 2016-2019 Car Parking Strategy

Item 7.3 – Management of Unsealed Policy

ATTACHMENT 1 Policy 7.5 Management of Unsealed Roads

ATTACHMENT 2 Pavement Investigation Report

ATTACHMENT 3 Prioritisation Matrix of Unsealed Urban Roads

Item 7.4 – Cat By-Law

ATTACHMENT 1 Dog and Cat Management Board – A Guide to Preparing a Car By-Law TOWN OF GAWLER 11 APRIL 2017 INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ATTACHMENTS UNDER SEPARATE COVER

Item 7.5 – Globelink Bypass Concept

ATTACHMENT 1 Globelink – Proposed Freight Corridor Concept Alignment

ATTACHMENT 2 Request from David Pisoni, Member for Unley for feeback on Liberal Party’s Globelink – Connecting to the World 2036 Policy.

Item 7.8 – New Land Division Maintenance Report

ATTACHMENT 1 Existing Council Open Space Asset list and Maintenance Classifications

ATTACHMENT 2 Existing Council Horticulture Open Space Service Levels

ATTACHMENT 3 New Land Division Open Space maintenance costing template

ATTACHMENT 4 New Land Divisions 2016/17 and 2017/18 Financial Year increases table summary and graph

ATTACHMENT 5 Town Services Operations, future workforce planning and assessment framework

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Item 7.1 – Dog’s in Gawler

ATTACHMENT 1 Dogs in Gawler Study

ATTACHMENT 2 Gawler Dog Park Concept Plan

ATTACHMENT 3 Examples of existing dog parks

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Attachment 1 DOGS IN GAWLER STUDY

October 2016

Prepared by Balancing Act for Town of Gawler

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The Dogs in Gawler Study was prepared by Town of Gawler Project Group Jack Darzanos, Team Leader Environment & Regulatory Services Balancing Act Adelaide | People + Pets + Cities Bryce Norton, Team Leader Recreation & Community Fiona De Rosa, Urban Planner + Dog Behaviour Trainer Debra Bartholomew, General Inspector balancingactadelaide.com.au Anthony Charvetto, General Inspector Linda Weiss, Community Development Officer Donna Aldridge, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

The Draft Concept Plan and probable costings were undertaken by Aspect Studios in collaboration with Balancing Act Adelaide (Attachment) Design by Little 1 Design Maps were developed by Aspect Studios October 2016 aspect.net.au

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Executive Summary 4 Conclusions + Recommendations 34

Introduction 7 Resources 36

1: Setting the Scene 8 References 37

2: Overview of the Study Area 10 Appendices 38

3: Relevant Plans + Strategies 14

4: Current Dog Management Provisions 16

5: Community Engagement 17

6: Key Findings 23

7: Framework for Dogs in Public Places 26

8: Proposed Directions 29

9. Enclosed Dog Park 32

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The Dogs in Gawler Study has two aims. The first is to identify areas where dogs Off-leash areas can be exercised on-leash and off-leash, and areas where dogs are prohibited within the Town of Gawler. The second is to recommend a suitable site for Council’s existing off-leash provisions offer a range of opportunities for dogs and Gawler’s first enclosed dog park. their owners to exercise including ovals, large open spaces, linear paths and natural walking trails. The study has been undertaken to guide the Town of Gawler’s directions regarding dogs in public places in response to objectives contained in the Animal The distribution of off-leash areas across the Town of Gawler provides dog Management Plan 2014-2017. owners with good accessibility to parks within walking distance of where they live. This range of off-leash opportunities and ease of accessibility are key The study has been prepared by Balancing Act Adelaide in collaboration with features that dog owners liked about the existing public spaces with the Town of Aspect Studios and the Town of Gawler’s Project Group. Gawler. Consulting with key stakeholders including Council staff, elected members and Providing a variety of off-leash experiences for dogs and their owners is an the residents of the Town of Gawler was an essential part of the study. important consideration in the future planning for dogs in public places. A community survey was conducted between July and August 2016 inviting dog Accessibility + walkability owners and non-dog owners to share their views and concerns regarding dog off- leash and on-leash areas in the Town of Gawler. Dog walking is a popular recreational activity and as dog owners are some of Gawler’s most frequent park users, often using parks at off-peak times, they A community session was held in August 2016 at the Sport and Community provide valuable ‘eyes and ears’ in parks after hours. Centre. There were 250 individual responses from the community survey. The study findings indicate that dog owners like the existing distribution of off- KEY FINDINGS leash areas, as they can walk to them rather than rely on a car for access. Benefits of dogs Planning for accessible and evenly distributed off-leash areas is an important consideration for local councils. Dog owners need access to safe and convenient The benefits that dogs bring to individuals and the wider community are routes to off-leash areas, particularly for those residents who don’t have a car. recognised in Council’s Animal Management Plan and the survey findings. Dog parks + off-leash Dogs help facilitate social interactions within the community, provide opportunities to socialise with likeminded people and undertake spontaneous Planning for domestic dogs is becoming more important in urban areas as educational interactions with adults and children on canine behaviour. backyards become smaller and dog walking becomes a popular recreational activity. More pressure is placed on the provision of public places to exercise and Walking with a dog not only provides exercise for the dog, but also for the owner socialise dogs. highlighting the health benefits of having a dog.

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It is important to avoid creating a situation where an enclosed dog park is the A code of conduct on good dog etiquette has been developed as a new dog only option for off-leash exercise. management provision (Appendix D). An enclosed dog park is just one type of off-leash area however dog parks are not Framework for Dogs in Public Places suitable for all dogs, particularly those that are aggressive, anxious, fearful and elderly. An overriding framework has been developed to guide Council’s future directions regarding where dogs can be exercised on-leash and off-leash and areas where Therefore, an enclosed dog park should not be the only option for off-leash dogs are prohibited within the Town of Gawler. exercise. The framework comprises of: Conflicts  Guiding principles The survey found that conflict between dog and non-dog owners was rare in the  Dog management options parks of the Town of Gawler. However, while conflict was rare, the issues  Hierarchy of off-leash opportunities. identified related to the behaviour of both people and dogs – not just dogs. Conflict is inevitable in public places, with different users competing for the same RECOMMENDATIONS space, but how we manage conflict in park settings is important. The recommendations have been informed by the community engagement The needs of all users, including dogs, their owners, and non-dog owners, must findings and best practice research. The recommendations focus on the following be taken into account in developing strategies to effectively manage conflict in areas: public places.  Dogs in public places Supporting infrastructure  Enclosed dog parks. Supporting infrastructure for dogs and their owners was raised as a key area of DOGS IN PUBLIC PLACES concern, particularly the provision of more drinking fountains, supply of poo bags Framework for dogs in public places and dispensers, waste bins and increased frequency of waste disposal. 1. Adopt the overarching framework for dogs in public places to guide Management + enforcement Council’s future directions and decision making (Section 7) 2. Recognise that enclosed dog parks are only one option for off-leash exercise Concern was expressed for dog owners to take more responsibility for cleaning and a variety of off-leash experiences, not only enclosed dog parks, should up after their dogs, keeping their dog under effective control, and for Council to be provided in the Town of Gawler better educate and enforce the rules of on-leash and off-leash areas. Off-leash, on-leash + prohibited areas Community education 3. Retain the existing provision for dogs to be on-leash in the public realm (plus this is a requirement under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995) As more people are out and about walking with their dogs in public places it’s 4. Retain the existing distribution of off-leash parks and reserves so dog becoming more important than ever to educate the community about good dog owners can walk to local parks from their home etiquette in public places. 5. Retain the existing provision for dogs to be prohibited in all enclosed children’s playgrounds

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6. Vary the existing provision for dogs to be prohibited within 3 metres of an unfenced children’s playground by increasing the distance to 5 metres 7. Adopt a new provision where dogs are to be on-leash within 5 metres of, and on the designated walkway/bikeway (shared path) 8. Introduce a Code of Conduct for good dog etiquette in public places 9. Adopt a 5-metre on-leash safety zone around outdoor gym equipment, BBQ eating areas, skate park and scooter trail Communication 10. Develop clear and easily accessible maps and supporting information for both residents and visitors regarding the provisions for on on-leash, off- leash and dog prohibited areas.  This information could be placed on Council’s website, Visitor Information Centre, Elderly Centre, Sport and Community Centre and Council libraries 11. Develop clear information and signage to communicate the proposed changes to the community Community education 12. Develop education programs and campaigns to promote the new code of conduct for good dog etiquette in public places ENCLOSED DOG PARK 13. Endorse Clonlea Reserve (upper) as the location for the Town of Gawler’s first enclosed dog park 14. Allocate a budget for the ongoing maintenance of the park 15. Develop clear rules of etiquette for the enclosed dog park. Use positive language and icons to reinforce key messages 16. Consider future enclosed dog parks in areas of need.

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The Dogs in Gawler Study examines domestic dogs and their access to public Purpose places, and the identification of a suitable site for the Town of Gawler’s first enclosed dog park. The purpose of this study was to identify areas where dogs can be exercised on- leash, off-leash and areas where dogs are prohibited within the Town of Gawler. Dogs play a significant role in the lives of many Australians, providing physical and mental health benefits, companionship and facilitating social interactions The other task was to recommend a suitable site for the Town of Gawler’s first within the community (ACAC, n.d.). The positive benefits that dogs bring to designated enclosed dog park (Town of Gawler, Dog Park and Off-leash Planning, individuals and to the wider community are recognised in Council’s existing Tender Document 2016). Animal Management Plan 2014-17. Methods The study has been undertaken to guide the Town of Gawler’s directions and The Dogs in Gawler Study has employed a number of techniques to prepare this decision-making regarding dogs in public places in response to objectives report including: contained in the Animal Management Plan.  Desk-top examination of relevant Council plans and strategies The study has been prepared in consultation with major stakeholders including Council staff, elected members and the residents of Gawler.  Mapping of dog registrations by suburbs to establish distribution patterns In this study the following definitions are used:  Review of current research on dogs and public open space  Public place is any public open space such as parks, reserves, gardens and  Site visits and assessment of relevant parks, reserves and trails in the trails Gawler area  Public realm refers to all roads, footpaths, nature strips, parking areas and  Community consultation including a survey and a community session. shopping centres. The information gained through the above techniques has informed the  An off-leash area is any area where dogs are permitted to be off-leash, conclusions, future directions and recommendations of the study. and this may include a partially fenced area, but does not include a designated enclosed dog park  An enclosed dog park is a type of off-leash area that has been specifically set aside for dogs and their owners and is fully enclosed or fenced. Conflict is inevitable in public places, with different users competing for the same space, but how we manage the conflict is important. The needs of all users including dogs, their owners and non-dog owners must be taken into account in developing strategies to effectively manage dogs and people within public places.

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“Two in every three homes in Australia have at least one pet. When you consider that lot sizes are getting smaller and census Benefits of Pets data shows an increase in apartment living, pets need to be There is extensive research (ACAC, n.d. and PIAS, 2010) that catered for in parks and other public spaces.” demonstrates the benefits of pet ownership including: (Planning Institute of Australia, 2012: n.p.). Pets are good for our general health Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world with 36% of  People with dogs and cats make fewer visits to the doctor households owning a dog. Companion animals such as dogs play a significant role  People with pets have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than non- in the lives of many Australians. They can enrich our lives, provide physical and pet owners mental health benefits and companionship, and help facilitate social interactions with people in the community (ACAC, n.d.). Pets are good for an aging population  Pets can increase the quality of life for elderly people including reduced confusion and increased feelings of interest  Pets can boost activity levels in older people, helping to improve overall health  Pets provide companionship for elderly people living alone Pets are good for children  Young children with pets are more likely to exercise  Children or adolescents with pets have shown to have higher self- esteem Pets are good for the community  Pets can help people build social bridges in communities  People with pets are more likely to have conversations with other people.

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Pets and higher density living As block sizes get smaller and dwellings extend closer to fence lines and property boundaries, there is less private outdoor space available for dogs which leads to a greater demand for public open space. Almost a quarter of Australians live in medium to high-density housing. Between 1991 and 2001 the number of separate houses in Australia increased by 18%, while the number of higher density dwellings increased by 37% (PIAS, 2010: 5). With this trend is expected to continue, there will be new challenges as we learn to live in smaller spaces and compete for valuable public open space. One of the issues associated with a decrease in private outdoor space is the increasing importance of well-designed and accessible public open places in which to exercise dogs including off-leash and on-leash areas. Dogs in public places Research shows a trend towards casual, unstructured recreational activities with dog walking being in the top 10 preferred options for informal exercise. “Adults are moving away from structured sports to casual activities with dog walking being number three of the top 10 activities in Australia.” (One Eighty Degree, n.d.; p. 23) As more dogs are out with their owners, it is essential that the design of public places considers the needs and social interactions of both people and dogs, including enclosed dog parks. The design of public places is informed from a human perspective and seldom embraces an appreciation of the interactions between dogs and people, or between dogs and dogs. Designing sites from a human perspective can exacerbate conflict between dogs in the public realm. Dogs and their owners also need appropriate dog training to cope with a range of settings such as walking down a local street, playing in an enclosed dog park, or visiting a cafe in a public place.

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The Town of Gawler is a regional centre located 42 kilometres north of Adelaide, South Australia. It is bounded by the City of Playford in the south, the and the Barossa Council in the north. Refer to Map 1. The Town of Gawler has a total land area of 43 square kilometres comprising the suburbs of:

Evanston Gawler West Evanston Gardens Gawler South Evanston Park Hillier Evanston South Kudla Gawler Reid Gawler East Uleybury (part) Willaston

The Town of Gawler has a resident population of 20,536 (ABS, 2011). The population is projected to increase to 32,858 by 2026 (Town of Gawler, Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan 2025 Plan, p.2). The Town of Gawler has a large catchment area extending beyond its boundaries, into the Light Regional, Barossa, and Adelaide Plains Council regions. The population within the catchment area is estimated to be 90,000 people (Town of Gawler, Community Plan) and this is likely to increase as the Town of Gawler and regional population increases in size. There are over 4000 people living on the immediate boundaries of the Town of Gawler including the suburbs of Hewett, Bluchfelde and Gawler Belt which form part of the Light Regional Council to the North (Town of Gawler, Community Plan). Map 1 - Study Area, the Town of Gawler Page 10 of 50

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The Town of Gawler has a range of residential typology including peri-urban, older suburbs and new residential subdivisions. The Town of Gawler is experiencing new residential developments within its Council boundary to the east, west, and south including Springwood, Gawler East; Woodvale, Gawler South; and Orleana Waters, Evanston Gardens. There are also future residential growth areas which are likely to increase demand for the use of public open spaces in the Town of Gawler for a range of activities including on-leash and off-leash areas for dogs and their owners. The Town of Gawler provides a range of parks and reserves including linear trails along the North Para and South Para Rivers, sporting ovals and multi-purpose parks. Refer to Map 2 - Reserve Locations. Dog Population in the Town of Gawler As of March 2016, the Town of Gawler had 5,450 registered dogs (Town of Gawler, 2016). However, there are likely to be a number of unregistered dogs due to the rural parcels of land and as indicated by the door knock undertaken in 2013. The number of dogs in the Town of Gawler is likely to be considerably greater. Refer to Map 3 for the distribution of registered dogs within the Town of Gawler. The suburbs with the highest numbers of registered dogs include:  Gawler East (1191)  Evanston Park (1010)  Willaston (867)  Gawler South (639)  Evanston (531) and  Evanston Gardens (417). There is a higher population of dogs in the northern area of Gawler, which is likely to lead to a greater demand for off-leash areas in these suburbs. Refer to Appendix A for a list of dog registrations by suburbs. Page 11 of 50

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Map 2 – Reserve Locations

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Map 3 – Registered Dogs by Suburb, 2014/15

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Plans and strategies related to this study include: Dog and Cat Animal Management Plan 2014-2017  Gawler Community Plan, 2014-2024 The Dog and Cat Management Plan acknowledges that pet ownership can  Animal Management Plan, 2014-2017 provide positive benefits to human health and well-being of individuals and the  Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan 2025. wider community. Gawler Community Plan 2014 – 2024 The Dogs in Gawler Study supports a number of key objectives and strategies in the Animal Management Plan including: The Dogs in Gawler Study supports a number of goals and strategies in the Gawler Community Plan including: Objective 2.0 - Encourage responsible dog ownership A healthy, active, safe, engaged community 2.8 Investigate the feasibility of the development of a designated dog park, including cost and location and make a recommendation to Council 3.1 Health and social wellbeing services in Gawler to meet the growing regional community needs Objective 3.0 - Protect the community from dog attacks and dangerous dogs 3.1.2 Encourage healthy lifestyles and community wellbeing through the 3.1 Recommend to Council that all the Town of Gawler parks (as defined by the development and implementation of regional or local recreational Act) become areas where dogs must be restrained on a leash and by and regional health plans exception consider some parks where dogs can be off-leash To respect and nurture the environment 3.2 Investigate the Town of Gawler local government land where and when dogs may be prohibited and make a recommendation to Council 4.3 Protection of environmentally significant areas for native vegetation for present and future generations 3.3 Investigate advisory signage at all areas identified as dog off-leash and dog prohibited areas. 4.3.3 Implement Council’s Animal Management Plan to encourage responsible dog ownership in order to reduce nuisance, social and Providing dog off-leash areas is an important part of the park system, as well as environment harm the broader open space planning process. Particularly the provision of dog off- leash areas that people can walk to from home, supporting healthy and active Encouraging people to walk their dogs can contribute to Council’s goal of communities. encouraging healthy and active lifestyles and community well-being. Besides the physical benefits dogs can bring to people, they can also provide a range of Conflict is inevitable in public places, with different users competing for the same mental health benefits to their owners and the wider community (see section 1). space, but how we manage the conflict is important. The needs of all users including dogs, their owners and non-dog owners must be taken into account in developing strategies to effectively manage dogs and people within public places.

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Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan 2025 The Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan (Background & Directions Report) identified several issues regarding open space and management of dogs including: Dog Parks  Dog parks to be located in regional and district parks  Inclusion of a fenced area for dogs to be off-leash  Creation of dog off-leash parks usually leads to Council restricting dogs off-leash in other areas Supporting Infrastructure  Land around Gawler South Oval could be re-vamped for local residents’ use including a dog walking facility  Dog walking to include water spots and poo bags Partnerships  Council partnerships between privately owned open space, schools and other clubs and groups to use facilities (and site) after hours or on a long lease Environmental Sensitive Areas  Keep dogs out of conservation areas in Dead Man’s Pass and Clonlea Reserve

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There are a range of dog management provisions or options for dogs in public Dog off-leash areas (at all times) places within the Town of Gawler including: Under this provision, dogs can be off-leash in all parks, gardens and reserves  Dog on-leash areas within the Town of Gawler provided they are under effective control. However,  Dog off-leash areas there are some exceptions to this provision i.e. children’s playgrounds.  Dog prohibited areas (or no dogs at all). Effective control means a person exercising control of a dog by command [or Under the existing provisions, the Town of Gawler has a off-leash default cue] the dog being in close proximity to the person and the person being able to position, which means that dogs are allowed in most parks and reserves off-leash see the dog at all times (Town of Gawler Dog By-Law, No. 5, 2012, section 1). given they are under effective control. Dog prohibited areas (no dogs at all) Dog on-leash areas (at all times) Under this provision dogs are prohibited in all enclosed children’s playgrounds Under this provision dogs must be on leash at all times in public places including except accredited Assistance Dogs. in the public realm. Under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995, dogs are Dogs are also prohibited within 3 metres of all unenclosed children’s playground required to be on-leash on all roads, footpaths, nature strips, parking areas and (Town of Gawler Dog By-Law No. 5, 2012, section 8). shopping centres. When a dog is required to be on a leash, the leash must not exceed 2 metres in Good dog etiquette length. This is a requirement under the Dog and Cat Management Act, 1995. There are conditions or standards that a dog owner must follow when taking a However, some dogs such as: dog out in public places including:  Dogs declared dangerous by Council Whether it’s an off-leash or on-leash area, dog owners must pick up and properly  Prescribed breeds (i.e. American Pit Bull Terrier; Fila Brasiliero, Japanese dispose of their pet’s faeces (Town of Gawler Dog By-Law No.5). Tosa, Dogo Argentina and Presa Canario) Dog owners are also required to carry a “suitable receptacle” for picking up their  Greyhounds dogs faeces (Town of Gawler Dog By-Law No. 5). must be on-leash at all times in public places including an enclosed dog park.

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An essential element of this study was consulting with key stakeholders including Summary of Findings Council staff, elected members and the residents of the Town of Gawler to seek their views on where and how dogs are exercised in the community. The survey findings revealed a large proportion of dog owners amongst the respondents, with the data indicating a high number of dog owners in order of Communities’ views were also sought to guide the future planning for dogs in significance living in the following suburbs: public places in the council area.  Gawler East (28%) The process for stakeholder and community engagement included a community  Evanston Park (17%) survey and a community session.  Willaston (16%) Community Survey  Gawler South (13%)  Evanston (10%). The survey was available from 19 July to 9 August 2016 on Council’s website, and hard copies were distributed at the Town Hall, Visitor Information Centre, Gawler These suburbs are the same suburbs with high numbers of dog registrations in Public Libraries (i.e. Murray Street and Evanston Gardens) the Gawler Sport and the Town of Gawler (see section 2). Community Centre and Elderly Centre. There are 5,450 registered dogs in the Town of Gawler, and of the dog owners Survey questions were developed to gain a better understanding of the responding to the survey this represents 4% of registered dogs. experiences and views of dog and non-dog owners in public parks and reserves A summary of key findings is described below. within the Town of Gawler. There were 14 questions in total, with questions 1-9 addressing dog owners and non-dog owners and questions 10 -14 addressing dog owners only. There were 251 individual responses from the community survey. The data was collected by Council and the Consultant analysed the results and prepared a summary of the findings.

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Survey Questions (Dog owners and non-dog owners) 5. How often do you use Gawler’s public open spaces including parks, gardens, reserves and trails? 1. Are you male or female? Of the total respondents, 77% were female and 23% were male. 76% of the respondents use Gawler’s public open spaces on a regular basis, including 37% daily and 39% weekly. 2. What age group are you in? Nearly two-thirds of respondents (64%) were aged between 18-49 years. Frequency of park visits Rarely Never 3. What suburb do you live in? 9% 3% Of the respondents, 28% resided in Gawler East, 17% in Evanston Park, 16% in Willaston, 13% in Gawler South and 10% in Evanston. Respondents also came from the Light Regional Council including Hewett, Bluchfelde and Gawler Belt. Monthly Daily 12% 60 56 37% 50 40 34 32 25 30 20 Weekly 39% 20 10 6 5 10 1 4 2 2 0

Survey Respondents by Suburb

4. Do you have a dog(s)? Of the respondents, 89% were dog owners and 11% non-dog owners.

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6. What activities do you undertake in Gawler’s public open spaces? Roads and footpaths The most popular activities were exercising a dog (80%) followed closely by “Mainly near any roads where they could get away from their walking (79%). owners or possibly be hit by a car.”

90.00% (Respondent) 79.01% 80.25% 80.00% Skate park, bike track and public markets 70.00% “Lions Sunday Markets where there are a lots of people” 60.00% (Respondent) 50.00% 40.00% 33.33% 8. Have you experienced any conflicts with off-leash dogs in the Town of 30.00% 21.40% 22.63% Gawler? 20.00% Of the total respondents, including dog owners and non-dog owners, 75% 10.00% indicated that they had never or rarely experienced any conflict with off-leash 0.00% dogs. Cycling Walking Exercising Picnics or Use of your dog(s) barbeques playgrounds Frequency of conflicts with off-leash dogs Frequently Activities undertaken in public parks 5% Sometimes 7. Are there any specific locations in the Town of Gawler where you are Never 20% concerned about dogs being off-leash? (Please specify name of reserve, 46% park location or street address) Rarely Of the respondents that answered this question, the key locations of concern 29% included:  Clonlea Reserve  Dead Man’s Pass.

The respondents also identified other public places as areas of concern including: Children’s play spaces “Anywhere where there are children… they [dogs] might be friendly or knock a child over without meaning too.” (Respondent)

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9. Please describe the nature of conflict with off-leash dogs 11. What do you like about these areas? Of the respondents that experienced conflict, 93 respondents said it was The key features the dog owners liked about these areas included: related to fear for a dog’s safety, 82 respondents indicated that dog waste is not properly managed, and 56 respondents stated fear for their own personal  Large open spaces for dogs to run safety.  Natural environments  100 93 Within walking distance of home 90 82  Good walking paths & trails 80  Spaces away from traffic 70 56  Good sightlines to see other dogs coming 60  Good parking 50 40  Friendly community of people and dogs 29 26 30 “We’re so lucky with our beautiful spots in Gawler to walk and 20 I’m so appreciative of places that we can run our dogs off lead, 10 provided they are good dogs.” 0 Fear for Fear for dog Dog waste Dogs Dogs (Respondent) personal safety not properly disrupting disrupting “Enough space and distance to see so if someone is coming. I safety managed recreational wildlife or have ample time to ensure my dog is under control and if he is activities wildlife having a bad recall day, enough time to get him back on lead habitat before he bothers someone.” (Respondent) Survey Questions: Dog Owners Only 12. What don’t you like about these areas? 10. What areas do you currently take your dog off-leash in the Town of Gawler? The key features the dog owners disliked about these areas included: (Please specify name of reserve, park location or street address) The most popular off-leash areas in order of frequency include:  Lack of poo bags and waste facilities in parks especially at entry and exit  Dead Man’s Pass points  Clonlea Reserve  Dog waste not properly discarded  People not cleaning up after their dog  Reid Reserve  Dogs disturbing the wildlife  Willaston Oval, Pioneer Park  Uncontrolled dogs rushing up to other dogs  Princes Park, Gawler South Oval  Cyclists riding too fast on shared path and not using bell to warn  Apex Park, Gawler Oval, Karbeethan Reserve. pedestrians of approach  Lack of maintenance in parks - long grass and snakes Page 20 of 50

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13. Do you take your dog(s) to designated enclosed dog parks outside of The event was facilitated by the consultant. Gawler? The participants worked in small groups to discuss the following questions: Of the dog owners, 58% indicated they don’t visit dog parks outside Gawler, 1) What is currently working well for you regarding dogs in public places? and 42% indicated they have visited dog parks in other Council areas Explain why it works well. including: 2) What is not working well for you regarding dogs in public places? How  Stebonheath Dog Park, Andrews Farm, City of Playford might it work better?  Jo Gapper Dog Park, Hillbank, City of Playford 3) What sites do you think would make a suitable location for a dog park?  Pooch Park, Blake’s Crossing, City of Playford Explain why the sites are suitable.  Jack Watkins Reserve, Kilburn, City of Enfield Summary of Findings  Jenkins Reserve Dog Park, Salisbury Park, City of Salisbury  Broadview Dog Park, Broadview, City of Prospect The three (3) questions have been summarized and categorised under the  North Adelaide Dog Park, North Adelaide, City of Adelaide. following themes. Q1. What is currently working well for you regarding dogs in public places? 14. Where do you think an enclosed dog park should be located in the Town of Gawler? Please identify 3 suitable locations for a dog park (Please specify Off-leash areas name of reserve, park location or street address)  It’s good that most of Gawler is off-leash (default position) The top 3 responses in order of frequency included:  It works well at the moment, providing a variety of dog’s off-leash areas including natural settings  Clonlea Reserve, Willaston (105 respondents)  Under the current situation, we have a choice of on-leash and off-leash  Dead Man’s Pass, Gawler South (55 respondents) areas  Goose Island, Gawler (12 respondents).  We have natural corridors and linear paths/trails to exercise dogs. The Refer to Appendix B for a list of all suggested sites for an enclosed dog park. natural barriers provide a safe environment away from vehicles Community Session Accessibility + walkability The community session was held on Wednesday 17 August 2016 from  Under the existing situation, we can walk to off-leash areas 6.30pm-8.30pm at the Sport and Community Centre, Gawler. The event was  Walking to parks is important for accessibility for all users attended by eighteen (18) residents with Council stakeholders also in Benefits of dogs attendance including:   Karen Redmond, Mayor There are opportunities where we can make a day of it with family, friends and our pets  Henry Inat, CEO  It provides good opportunities for socialising with like-minded people/pet  Jack Darzanos, Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Services owners  Linda Weiss, Community Development Officer  Anthony Charvetto, General Inspector  Debra Bartholomew, General Inspector Page 21 of 50

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 It provides spontaneous opportunities to interact with people and Q3. What sites do you think would make a suitable location for a dog park? children to educate about dogs, and canine knowledge for children (e.g. Explain why the sites would be suitable. how to properly approach unfamiliar dogs) The suggested locations included: Q2. What is not working well for you regarding dogs in public places? How  Clonlea Park - near helipad and middle area of park, Willaston might it work better?  Goose Island, Gawler Conflicts  Elliot Gooder Memorial Park/Willaston Oval, Willaston  Princes Park - northern, southern end and at end of the sports centre car  Push bikes and their high speed on the shared path is a problem, park, where old skate ramp was located, Gawler particularly in Dead Man’s Pass  Karbeethan Reserve, Evanston Gardens “Different users need to respect each other.”  Reid Reserve, Reid (Respondent)  Hemaford Grove Reserve, Gawler East  Besides dogs and their owners, families with kids on small bikes use the A key issue raised at the community session included: shared path as well Off-Leash Policy “Interaction with cyclists should be at recreation speed not There was an expressed concern that the introduction of enclosed dog parks to speed on the shared path.” the Town of Gawler may lead to dog parks being the only option for dogs to “It’s a danger, no bell, no warning.” exercise off-leash. (Respondents) “If a dog park is the only option, this will limit choice and reduce accessibility.” Supporting Infrastructure (Respondent)  Provision of more drinking fountains for dogs, poo bags, dispensers and “If the choice is removed then [off-leash areas] will not waste bins for disposal accessible to non-driver/dog owners.”  Increase the frequency of service for replacement of bags and emptying of waste bins (Respondent) Responsible dog ownership Refer to Appendix C for detailed group responses.  Dogs not under effective supervision in a public park particularly dogs rushing up to unfamiliar dogs  Lack of understanding of relevant laws and provisions for dogs in public places

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After reviewing the relevant Town of Gawler plans and strategies regarding dog “Walking to parks is important for accessibility for all users.” management provisions, hearing the community views and examining current (Respondent) research on dogs and public open space, the following key themes have been identified. Providing a variety of off-leash experiences for dogs and their owners is an important consideration in the future planning for dogs in public places. It is Benefits of dogs important to avoid creating a situation where an enclosed dog park is the only The benefits that dogs bring to individuals and the wider community are option for off-leash exercise. recognised in Council’s Animal Management Plan (see section 3). Accessibility + walkability Walking with a dog not only provides exercise for the dog, but also for the owner The popularity of dog walking is an Australian-wide trend as adults move away highlighting the health benefits of having a dog. from structured sports to casual recreational activities (see section 1). The survey findings also highlighted the benefits of dogs in: Dog walking is also a popular recreational activity in Gawler and dog owners are  facilitating social interaction within the community some of Gawler’s most frequent park users, particularly at off-peak times they  providing opportunities to socialise with likeminded people provide valuable ‘eyes and ears’ in parks after hours.  enabling spontaneous educational interactions with adults and children Dog walking encourages the development of more sustainable communities, on canine behaviour (e.g. how to correctly meet and greet a dog). along with healthier, active lifestyles. The development of healthy and active Off-leash areas communities is highlighted as being important in Councils Community Plan (see section 3). Council’s existing off-leash position offers a range of opportunities for dogs and their owners to exercise including ovals, large open spaces, linear paths, and The study findings pointed out that dog owners like the existing distribution of natural walking trails. off-leash areas, because they can walk to them rather than rely on a car for access. The distribution of off-leash areas across Gawler provides dog owners with good accessibility to parks within walking distance of where they live. Planning for accessible and evenly distributed off-leash areas is an important consideration for local councils. This range of off-leash opportunities and ease of accessibility are key features that dog owners liked about the existing public spaces with the Town of Gawler. Dog owners need access to safe and convenient routes to off-leash areas, particularly for those residents who don’t have a car. “There are large open spaces for dogs to run… good walking paths and trails, natural areas and areas with good sightlines to “If the choice is removed then [off-leash areas] will not be see other dogs coming.” accessible to non-drivers/dog owners.” (Respondent) (Respondent) Page 23 of 50

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“Restricting access to public places may disadvantage people, Conflicts particularly the elderly who are less able to travel longer distances to use parks further afield.” The survey found that dogs and non-dog owners rarely experienced conflict in the parks of Town of Gawler. However, while conflict was rare, the issues (Jackson, p. 16) identified related to the behaviour of both people and dogs – not just dogs. Policy Implications People behaviour Planning for domestic dogs is becoming more important in urban areas as  Cyclists’ high speed on the shared path was raised as a major concern backyards become smaller and dog walking becomes a popular recreational particularly their lack of warning on approach, and potential risk of collision activity. More pressure is placed on the provision of public places to exercise and with other users including children and dogs. socialise dogs. Dog behaviour A common issue raised at the community session focused on the development of  Dogs rushing-up to unfamiliar dogs in a public place was raised as a major enclosed dog parks and the possible implications on Council’s broader off-leash issue. Regardless of whether a dog owner believes there dog is ‘friendly or policy. sociable’ or not, it’s important to respect all park users including other dogs. “Are dog parks going to be the only option for dogs to exercise Not all dogs and/or people want to be greeted by unfamiliar dogs. off-leash or will there be a range of opportunities for off-leash?” Conflict is inevitable in public places, with different users competing for the same (Respondent) space, but how we manage conflict in park settings is important. The needs of all “If dog parks as the only option, this limits choice and reduces users including dogs, their owners, and non-dog owners must be taken into accessibility.” account in developing strategies to effectively manage conflict in public places. (Respondent) Supporting infrastructure This concern is a key policy issue that needs to be addressed by Council. As Supporting infrastructure for dogs and their owners was raised as a key area of mentioned previously, the distribution of off-leash parks should enable dog concern particularly the provision of more drinking fountains, supply of poo bags owners to access parks by walking. and dispensers, waste bins and increased frequency of waste disposal. An enclosed dog park is just one type of off-leash area and we need to “Not enough doggie bags and waste facilities in parks especially understand that dog parks are not suitable for all dogs particularly those that are at entry and exit points.” anxious, fearful and elderly. (Respondent) Therefore, an enclosed dog park should not be the only option for off-leash Management + enforcement exercise. Concern was expressed for dog owners to take more responsibility for cleaning “Need options in off-leash areas” … A dog park may “potentially up after their dogs, keeping their dog under effective control, and for Council to remove the choice from owners. What if my dog it not suitable better educate and enforce the rules of on-leash and off-leash areas. for a dog park?” (Respondent) Page 24 of 50

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“As a responsible dog owner, it is my responsibility to look after my dogs and anyone who comes in contact with them. Have been to Dead Man’s Pass and enjoyed the experience. Dogs are mostly off-leash but I leash them when people come close for their peace of mind.” (Respondent) Community education As more people are out and about walking with their dogs in public places it’s becoming more important than ever to educate the community about good dog etiquette in public places. Some suggestions for good dog etiquette included:  Not allowing dogs to rush up to unfamiliar dogs and people  Maintaining a reliable recall in public places including enclosed dog parks  Understanding of current dog law and regulations. “All should be off-leash, but owners should regularly prove they have their dogs under command, for example, each year the dogs recall and level of training are assessed.” (Respondent)

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An overarching framework has been developed to guide Council’s future “Separation is warranted in some instances. However, it should directions regarding where dogs can be exercised on-leash, off-leash and areas not be a philosophy upon which to base an area wide strategy where dogs are prohibited within the Town of Gawler (dogs in public places). for dogs.” This strategic framework has been developed to minimise ad-hoc decisions on a (Jackson 1995, p. 5) park-by-park basis. The advantages and disadvantages of integration and separation of dogs in public The framework comprises of: open spaces are summarised in Table 1.  Guiding principles  Dog management options  Hierarchy of off-leash opportunities. Guiding Principles The guiding principles have been informed by the survey findings, council’s directions in relevant strategic plans and best practice research regarding dogs and public open space (Jackson, 1995). The guiding principles include:  Acknowledging the positive benefits dogs bring to peoples’ quality of life and to the wider community  Recognising dog owners as a substantial group of open space users  Recognising dogs and their owners as a diverse community group with differing needs  Respecting the needs of all park users including dogs, their owners and non- dog owners  Educating community on good dog etiquette in public places  Recognising the benefits of integrating dogs, their owners with other parks users.

Integrating dogs into public open spaces is the preferred model rather than separating dogs and their owners from other park users.

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Table 1 – Advantages & Disadvantages of Separation and Integration Off-leash areas Under the current provisions dogs can be off-leash in most parks and reserves Separation Integration unless otherwise indicated. Separation can concentrate potential Integration promotes the benefits of Dog prohibited areas conflicts into specific areas such as dogs in public spaces including Under the current provisions dogs are prohibited or banned from enclosed enclosed dog parks active and healthy living children’s playgrounds and prohibited within three metres of an unenclosed children’s playground. Cost imperatives mean that public Separation is not as cost effective as facilities need to accommodate The option to ban dogs may be appropriate for specific contexts, but should only the integration approach i.e. a single multiple users rather than single be adopted after a comprehensive assessment of the conflicts and alternative purpose facility purpose facilities management options. The following questions will need to be addressed when considering this option: Separation limits the number of benefits and range of opportunities A more efficient and equitable  What are the existing conflicts and how are they being managed? for both dogs and their owners distribution of resources where  Is a ban necessary?  What is the degree of conflict? Off-leash areas can become people can walk to a local off-leash  What are the conflicts e.g. personal or dog safety, detracting from quality of unavailable to those without access to park on a daily basis recreation activity, or inappropriate behaviour? a car  Are there other ways the conflict can be better managed? Dogs and their owners can play a  If a ban is deemed appropriate, how will the displaced dog owners be Separation of dogs may be warranted role in reducing crime as workers catered for? in some instances, however, this tend to take their dogs out at off- Time-share arrangement should not be the only option for dogs peak hours (i.e. evening, early and their owners morning) providing valuable ‘eyes & This option could include allowing dogs off-leash between specific times such as: ears’ in parks and reserves daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal. For example, a reserve, park or oval could be used for a primary specific use such as formal sports games and training, but also (Adapted from Jackson, 1995) have a compatible secondary use such as a dog off-leash exercise area. Dog Management Options Different zones in one park There are a range of management options to consider in managing dogs in public This could include off-leash and on-leash areas in the one park such as different places. These options include providing for: zones in a large multi-purpose park. However, the delineation between the On-leash areas different zones would need to be very clear to all park users i.e. through the planting of a vegetation barrier, or level change to act as a significant marker. Under the current provisions dogs must be on-leash in the public realm including roads, footpaths, nature strips, parking areas and shopping centres Page 27 of 50

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Combination of options Hierarchy of off-leash opportunities A combination of options is the preferred approach to managing dogs in public In the planning for dogs in public open spaces, a hierarchy of parks is needed to places. This provides a variety of opportunities for dogs and their owners to cater for daily, regular and occasional use (Jackson, 1995). exercise, and integrates dogs into public open places rather than separating dogs Daily use and their owners from other park users. This combination approach builds on the positive benefits of dog ownership in the community.  Daily use refers to local off-leash parks that are easily or safely accessed by foot Combining a range of options also provides a better way to balance the interests of different users while managing the conflict. Research shows that there is Regular use considerable scope to reduce conflict and better management problems by  Regular use refers to those larger parks that maybe further away from aiming for a combination of options (Jackson, 1995). home, but may have other features such as picnic areas and toilets. A Table 2 - Examples of dog management options short drive or a longer walk may be required to get to a park for regular use. Off-leash areas On-leash area Occasional use

 Areas that have a mix of active  Occasional use refers to ‘destination’ parks or possibly regional parks  Parks that are already partially or and passive activities such as enclosed dog parks. fully fenced, have natural features that act as a safety barrier such as  Activities that involve motion such mounding, change in topography, as skate boarding, scooters & hedge and mass vegetation cycling  Open space that is located at a safe  Areas near BBQ & picnic areas distance from roads  Areas near outdoor gyms

Time-share arrangements Prohibited areas

 Environmentally sensitive areas,  Sport ovals and restrictions apply such as breeding habitats for when sport is being played or birds, nesting spots, and wetlands practiced  Children’s playgrounds

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After consideration of the study findings the following directions are proposed 6. Code of Conduct - Good Dog Etiquette in Public Places introduces a five- regarding where dogs can be exercised on-leash, off-leash and areas where dogs metre on-leash safety zone around the following specific activities: are prohibited within the Town of Gawler.  Outdoor gym equipment  The proposed directions focus on the retention of existing provisions with some BBQ and picnic eating areas variations, and the introduction of new dog management provisions.  Skate park and scooter trail. Retention of existing provisions A more detailed Code of Conduct is further explored in Appendix D. Table 3 summarises the existing provisions and proposed changes. The existing provisions to be retained include: 1. Dogs on-leash at all times in the public realm including roads, footpaths, nature strips, parking areas and shopping centres 2. Dogs off-leash in all parks and reserves with a few exceptions including the current dog prohibited areas, and new provisions on the shared path and Code of Conduct - Good Dog Etiquette in Public Places 3. Dogs prohibited in all enclosed children’s playground Variation to existing provisions The existing provision to be varied to: 4. Dogs prohibited within five metres of an unenclosed children’s playground. This is an increase from three-five metres (current rule). New Provisions The new provisions include: 5. Dogs are to be on-leash within five metres of a designated bikeway or shared path (sealed path)

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Table 3 - Summary of existing provisions and proposed changes

Proposed Provision Public Place Existing Provision Comment (Change or No Change)

Dogs prohibited except Accredited Children’s playground - Enclosed No change Assistant Dogs

Dogs prohibited within 3 metres of Children’s Playground - Unenclosed Change Increase 3-metre rule to 5-metre rule any unenclosed children’s playground

Public realm - roads, footpaths, car parks On-leash No change & shopping centres

Parks & reserves Off-leash default with few exceptions No change

Outdoor gym equipment Off-leash Change Dogs on-leash within 5 metres – Code of Conduct

Wildlife & environments sensitive areas No sensitive areas or issues identified through Off-leash No change (e.g. wetlands) community consultation

Dogs on-leash during formal sporting games & Sports ovals & reserves Off-leash Change training - Code of Conduct

Designated walkway/bikeway Dogs on-leash within 5 metres of, & on the Off-leash Change (shared path) designated shared path at all times

BBQ and picnic areas Off-leash Change Dogs on leash within 5 metres – Code of Conduct

Skate park/scooter park or similar Off-leash Change Dogs on leash within 5 metres – Code of Conduct activities with motion

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RECOMMENDATIONS: DOGS IN PUBLIC PLACES Communication The recommendations are arranged under the following headings: 9. Develop clear and easily accessible maps and supporting information for both residents and visitors regarding the provisions for on on-leash, off-  Framework for dogs in public places leash and dog prohibited areas  Off-leash, on-leash and prohibited areas  Communication . Information could be placed on Council’s website, Visitor  Community education Information Centre, Elderly Centre, Sport and Community Centre and Council libraries Framework for dogs in public places 10. Develop clear information and signage to communicate the proposed 1. Adopt the overarching framework for dogs in public places to guide changes to the community Council’s future directions and decision making Community education 2. Recognise that enclosed dog parks are only one option for off-leash exercise and a variety of off-leash experiences should be provided in the Town of 11. Develop education programs and campaigns to promote the new code of Gawler conduct for good dog etiquette in public places Off-leash, on-leash and prohibited areas 3. Retain the existing provision for dogs to be on-leash in the public realm (plus this is a requirement under the Dog and Cat Management Act) 4. Retain the existing distribution of off-leash parks and reserves so dog owners can walk to local parks from their home 5. Retain the existing provision for dogs to be prohibited in all enclosed children’s playground 6. Vary the existing provision for dogs to be prohibited within three metres of unfenced children’s playground to five metres 7. Adopt a new provision where dogs are to be on-leash within five metres of, and on the designated walkway/bikeway (shared path) 8. Introduce a new Code of Conduct for good dog etiquette in public places in particular the five-metre on-leash safety zone around outdoor gym equipment, BBQ eating areas and skate park/scooter trail.

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From the individual assessments, Clonlea Reserve, upper section is the preferred The other task of this study was to consider a suitable location for the Town of site for Gawler’s first enclosed dog park. The key features that make this park Gawler’s first enclosed dog park. stand out from the others include: Through the community engagement process numerous sites were suggested for an enclosed dog park. The sites ranged from multipurpose parks, undeveloped  Off-street parking in Clonlea Reserve sites, sporting reserves to new residential estates including Aspire, Orleana  Potential for street parking bays to be expanded (i.e. Murray Road) Waters and Springwood Estate.  Good visibility and surveillance into site from Murray Road Location  Existing infrastructure within Clonlea Reserve (i.e. water and electricity)  Co-located with other facilities The suggested locations for an enclosed dog park identified in the Town of  Car and pedestrian access Gawler Community Survey, 2016 in order of frequency included:  Existing mature trees on proposed site for shade 1. Clonlea Reserve, Willaston  Adequate size for an enclosed dog park. 2. Goose Island, Gawler South However, confirmation will need to be sought regarding the required distance 3. Reid Reserve, Reid between the proposed enclosed dog park site and the helipad. 4. Hemaford Grove Reserve, Gawler East. Design Refer to Appendix B for a list of all suggested locations. The key design elements for an enclosed dog park include: The four (4) sites have been assessed for their suitability based on the following criteria: LAYOUT  Location Perimeter Fencing  Park hierarchy  A 1.7-1.8 metre high chain link fence with 50mm (nominal) aperture and a  Space/ size top and bottom rail  Environmental sensitivity  Chain link fencing type has proven effective in preventing dogs escaping  Access over or through the fence providing it is well maintained and properly  Parking installed  Site features  This fence type is sometimes installed with a concrete plinth providing an  Adjacent activities additional barrier to dogs escaping under the fence, and for ease of  Existing infrastructure maintenance  Other issues. The individual site assessments are contained in Appendix E. Page 32 of 50

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Exit /entry gates ESSENTIAL AMENITIES  Two entry/exit gates per park to minimize congestion of both people and  Drinking water fountains including plumbing and drainage dogs in these high traffic areas  These are to be located away from the entry/exit gates to minimize  A separate entrance for maintenance gates suitable for light trucks for each congestion around this high traffic area park. The gates should be secure at all times with a Council approved lock Shade Double Gates  Existing trees to be retained where possible to provide shade to both dogs  Double-gates to act as a safety air lock to reduce dogs escaping the park. and their owners This area is a high traffic area and concrete has been specified for the  A shelter could be selected for use to provide shade and shelter from the ground surface as it can withstand all weather conditions, and can cope elements with high pedestrian traffic  The gates are to be fitted with self-closing gates Seating Pathways (internal and external)  Seats with backs and arm rails to be selected, and could be supplemented with informal seating in the form of rocks  An internal path is designed to encourage dog owners to walk with their dogs rather than stand in one place. This helps reduce congestion and the Bins + Bags concentration of dogs in one particular location, minimising dog-to-dog  Bins are to be been selected for waste management, and doggie bags and conflict dispensers Activity zones (park layout) Signage  Passive and active spaces or zones are designed to give dogs a range of opportunities within each area including active spaces as well as quieter  Signage for directions to the enclosed dog park ones where they can interact with their owners and/or play one-on-one  Signage for park rules and good etiquette with other dogs away from the more active areas OPTIONAL ELEMENTS Planting  Site lighting  Landscaping and plants add to the amenity of the park but it’s important to  Community notice board ensure plants are non-toxic and non-irritating to dogs  Dog play equipment such as logs, tunnels, tyres, and tunnels Ground surfaces CONCEPT PLAN  A combination of ground surfaces are be used to match the activity spaces A concept plan and probable costings have been developed for Clonlea Reserve (i.e. active and passive spaces) within the park (relates to park layout) (upper section). Refer to Attachment for Concept Plan.

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CONCLUSIONS + RECOMMENDATIONS

 Dog prohibited The Dogs in Gawler Study and Councils current Animal Management Plan has  highlighted the positive benefits of dogs to an individual’s quality of life and to Time share arrangements the wider community. These benefits outweigh the disadvantages.  Different zones in one park. The integration of dogs into public places and with other park users is the It sets out a hierarchy for off-leash areas, including daily, regular and occasional preferred approach. use to ensure dog owners have walking access to a local park. This approach supports Council’s agenda for a more sustainable, healthy and active community. However, the sharing of public spaces is based on respecting all park users – including other people and dogs. It is shown that there is considerable scope to The framework shows that an enclosed dog park is only one option and should reduce conflict and better management problems by aiming for a combination of not be the only option for off-leash exercise as not all dogs are suitable for a dog management options. park experience. An overarching framework for dogs in public spaces has been developed based The recommendations have been informed by the community engagement on guiding principles which set out a clear direction to inform future decision findings, best practice research and discussion amongst the Project Team. The making. The principles include: recommendations focus on the following areas:  Acknowledging the positive benefits of dogs to peoples’ quality of life and  Dogs in Public Places to the wider community  Enclosed dog parks.  Recognising dog owners are a substantial group of open space users DOGS IN PUBLIC PLACES  Recognising dogs and their owners are a diverse community group with differing needs Framework for dogs in public places  Respecting the needs of all park users including dogs and their owners and 1. Adopt the overarching framework for dogs in public places to guide non-dog owners Council’s future directions and decision making (see section 7)  Educating community on good public etiquette for and around dogs 2. Recognise that enclosed dog parks are only one option for off-leash exercise  Recognising the benefits of integrating dog owners with other parks users. and a variety of off-leash experiences, not only enclosed dog parks should The framework sets out a range of management options for the following be provided in the Town of Gawler situations including:  Off-leash  On-leash Page 34 of 50

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Off-leash, on-leash + prohibited areas 3. Retain the existing provision for dogs to be on-leash in the public realm (plus this is a requirement under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995) 4. Retain the existing distribution of off-leash parks and reserves so dog owners can walk to local parks from their home 5. Retain the existing provision for dogs to be prohibited in all enclosed children’s playgrounds 6. Vary the existing provision for dogs to be prohibited within 3 metres of an unfenced children’s playground by increasing the distance to 5 metres 7. Adopt a new provision where dogs are to be on-leash within 5 metres of, and on the designated walkway/bikeway (shared path) 8. Introduce a Code of Conduct for good dog etiquette in public places 9. Adopt the 5-metre on-leash safety zone around outdoor gym equipment, BBQ eating areas and skate park and scooter trail Communication 10. Develop clear and easily accessible maps and supporting information for both residents and visitors regarding the provisions for on on-leash, off- leash and dog prohibited areas. a. This information could be placed on Council’s website, Visitor Information Centre, Elderly Centre, Sport and Community Centre and Council libraries 11. Develop clear information and signage to communicate the proposed changes to the community Community education 12. Develop education programs and campaigns to promote the new code of conduct for good dog etiquette in public places ENCLOSED DOG PARK 13. Endorse Clonlea Reserve (upper) as the location for Gawler’s first enclosed dog park 14. Allocate a budget for the ongoing maintenance of the park 15. Develop clear rules of etiquette for the enclosed dog park. Use positive language and icons to reinforce key messages 16. Consider future enclosed dog parks in areas of need Page 35 of 50

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Here are some useful ideas, programs and information that could complement Dr Sophia Yin: Dog Park Etiquette: Rules to help dogs get along Council’s Community Education programs for Dogs in Public Places.  This is a free poster outlining some basic rules to keep your dog out of trouble The City of Calgary: Off-leash Ambassador Program in an enclosed dog park.  The City of Calgary (Canada) offers free dog recall training from a certified  The poster could be distributed at enclosed dog parks, made available on professional dog trainer to help dog owners keep their dog under control in Council’s website, or inserted with dog registration mail outs. off-leash areas. Info.drsophiayin.com/dog-park-etiquette-poster  This program is part of the City’s Off-leash Ambassador Program in Community Standards to promote public awareness of responsible dog ownership in off-leash areas. calgary.ca/CSPS/ABS/Pages/Volunteering/Off-leash.aspx The Pet Professional Guild: Pet Dog Ambassador Program  The Pet Professional Guild offers a Pet Dog Ambassador Program to teach dogs and their guardians the skills for real life settings.  The program is provided in South Australia by various dog trainers, dog training schools and assessors. petdogambassador.com The Association of Pet Dog Training: Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.)  The Association of Pet Dog Training offers the Canine Life and Social Skills program for dogs and their owners in everyday training skills. The program is offered in Australia by dog trainers. mydoghasclass.com

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Page 39 of 186 TOWN OF GAWLER 11 APRIL 2017 INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ATTACHMENTS UNDER SEPARATE COVER Town of Gawler: Dogs in Gawler Study Balancing Act Adelaide | people + pets + cities REFERENCES ABS, 2011 Census QuickStats (online) Australian Companion Animal Council (n.d.) The Power of Pets, the benefits of companion animal ownership Dog and Cat Management Board (2013) Unleashed, a guide to successful dog parks, prepared by Balancing Act Adelaide Government of South Australia (1995) Dog and Cat Management Act, 1995 Jackson, V. (1995) Public Open Space and Dogs: A Design and Management Guide for Space Professionals and Local Councils One Eighty Degrees (n.d.) Review of the Open Space Recreation Strategy 2004- 2014 prepared for the Petcare Information and Advisory Service (PIAS) (2010) Pets in the City Planning Institute of Australia (2012) Growth Facts Feed Fido Friendly Planning, Media Release, 19th July Town of Gawler (2016) Tender Document, Dog Friendly Gawler: Dog Park and Off-leash Planning Town of Gawler (2014/15) Dog Registrations (March) Town of Gawler (2012) Dog By-law No. 5 Town of Gawler, Animal Management Plan 2014-2017 Town of Gawler, Community Plan 2014-2024 Town of Gawler, Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan 2025 (Background & Directions Report) University of Adelaide, (n.d.) Utilisation of Fenced Dog Parks in the Adelaide Region by Hazel, S. & Thomsen, D., prepared for the Dog and Cat Management Board of South Australia

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Suburb Registered dogs

Evanston 531

Evanston Gardens 417

Evanston Park 1010

Evanston South 26

Gawler 114

Gawler East 1191

Gawler South 639

Gawler West 262

Hillier 91

Kudla 160

Reid 127

Uleybury 15

Willaston 867

NB: Bibaringa with 7 registered dogs has been combined with Evanston Park

Source: Town of Gawler, 2014/15

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APPENDIX B Suggested locations for an enclosed dog park The specific parks and suburbs identified in the community survey are listed in importance of frequency.

Park or Location Suburb Park or Location Suburb

Clonlea Reserve Willaston Haines Rd Willaston

Dead Man’s Pass Gawler South Apex Park Gawler

Goose Island Gawler South Pioneer Park Gawler

Evanston Evanston Showgrounds Gawler

Reid Reserve Reid Willaston Football Oval Willaston

Tingara Road Evanston Park Parridla Taikondi Park Gawler South

Hemaford Grove Reserve Hemaford Grove Aspire Estate Springwood

Willaston Willaston Orleana Waters Orleana Waters

Springwood Estate Gawler East Henry Chenoweth Reserve Gawler

Princes Park Gawler Kreig Road Reserve Evanston Park

Karbeethan Reserve Evanston Gardens Gawler East Reserve Gawler East

No additional sites for assessment were identified by the Project Group. Source: Town of Gawler Community Survey, 2016

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 Interaction with cyclists, bikes should be at recreation speed not road speed  Need community education regarding common sense manners in public on shared path “thought of by some as a cycling path, but it’s a recreation places path” Signage  It’s about different users respecting each other  Families and kids on small bikes use the path as well  Clear signage  Community education for cyclists regarding the high speed & high risk to Understanding of current dog laws, provisions other users  Dog owners do not understand the law, understanding of current policy Time-share  Without regulations people aren’t using common sense at all times  Time-share arrangement may be applicable with regards to cyclists. But  Resistance to change and lack of understanding regarding regulations would this work in Gawler? Responsible dog guardianship  Time-share arrangement at Dead Man’s Pass e.g. times in morning and afternoon  Responsible dog ownership, awareness and recognition  Time-share may be applicable across the area  All dogs to be trained (Dog and Cat Management Board and Council)  Time-share, resource implication  Make dog training accessible to all, council to provide incentives for dog training Supporting Infrastructure Other  Lack of drinking fountains for dogs  Dog tidy bins – bags but there are no bins for disposal  Other people letting you know where aggressive dogs are  More frequency of service of bag dispensers and bins  Places where some people visit with their dogs include: Essex, a tranquil spot;  Dog poo and provision of bins at Clonlea Park Hallam Drive and river; Riverview Drive, Light Corner & walking trail; Reid  Ensure there is enough poop bags and bins Reserve  Dog park proposal means an assumption that something is not working, an Inappropriate behaviour (dogs and guardians) assumption that something needs to be done  Dogs not under effective control, they need to be in a public park  It’s not the dogs, it’s the bike rider  Dog owners [some] do not appear to care about their dogs  My greatest concern is that there is an inference that when a dog park is  Inappropriate rushing up to other dogs and people established, then restrictions will be placed on other areas (i.e. Dead Man’s  Dogs need to be under effective control Pass)  Need better dog control  I have no objection to the building of a dog park as long as the status quo  Dogs not trained remains in the parks, as is at the present time Community education Specific parks & reserves  Lack of education and common sense Dead Man’s Pass  People being scared and unsure of dogs (e.g. large breeds)  Works well as an off-leash area  Educate the cyclist regarding high speed & potential risks on shared path  Provides access to water, open space and off-leash area

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 Safe area because of its natural enclosure away from cars Unsuitable sites for an enclosed dog park include:  Good water spot for dogs  Clonlea Park  30-40 users go to area in morning  Dead Man’s Pass  Time share arrangement at Dead Man’s pass e.g. morning and afternoon  Remain as an off-leash area Feedback was also received in relation to Enclosed Dog Parks.  New river path, undulating, & prevents good recall, owners can lose sight of Location considerations dog  Snakes in area  Consider wildlife  Should be flat Clonlea Park  Well lit  A good multi-purpose park and potentially good spot for a dog park. It  Car parking, easily accessible and nearby already includes play space, skate park etc.  Visual (natural surveillance)  Located in residential area Q3. What sites do you think would make a suitable location for a dog park? Explain why the sites would be suitable. Design considerations Suitable sites for an enclosed dog park include:  Offer a natural enclosure/amphitheatre rather than fencing  Adequate seating and shelter  Clonlea Park, near helipad and middle area of park (identified on a separate  Adequate and accessible parking map). This is a multi-purpose site has off-street parking. Issue raised regarding parking when gates close at sunset.  Drainage around perimeter – muddy mess noticed in other dog parks  Goose Island, an underutilised space, it’s a centralised space  Height of tops of levels controlling the gate (4 foot or so is adequate)  Elliot Gooder Memorial Park/Willaston Oval  Paint tops of gate openings white so easily seen to locate   Princess Park (southern end), at the end of the sports centre car park (where Maintenance of park old skate ramp was located). This is a flat space, has natural surveillance and Dog behaviour car parking   Princess Park (northern end) Not all dogs are suitable for a dog park   Karbeethan Reserve You see that dogs rush you at the gate   Read Reserve In a dog park you still need people to supervise their dogs and stay connected at all times  Hemaford Grove Reserve  Need some protocols around dog park behaviour

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Categories Assessment

Park Hierarchy  Classified as a District Park in the Town of Gawler Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan 2025

 Proposed site is part of an existing multipurpose park including a youth precinct comprising of a skate park & scooter trail, children’s playground (unfenced), tennis courts, BBQ & picnic areas, toilets, shared path, grassed and bushland areas Location  Located on the upper section of Clonlea Reserve, north of the helipad  Site visible from Murray Road (i.e. not an isolated site)  Housing on western side of Murray Road  Proposed site is approx. 1 km from the Town Centre  Proposed site has good flow through for circulation and location of entry/exit gates

Space/size  Reasonable space for a good sized dog park

Environmental Sensitivity  No significant environmental issues identified by Council staff

 Car access to the site is predominately via Murray Road  Pedestrians can access the site from the existing shared path within Clonlea Reserve or via footpath on Murray Road Access: Car + Pedestrian  An enclosed dog park is likely to increase traffic on Murray Road given 68% of people drive to dog parks in South Australia (University of Adelaide, n.d.)

 Off-street parking is provided in the lower section of Clonlea Reserve. The park gates are opened at sunrise & closed at sunset, thus dog park visitors outside these times would likely park on Murray Road Parking  There are approx. five (5) existing parking bays located on the eastern side of Murray Road. Additional parking bays may need to be considered depending on dog park visitor usage

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Site Features: Character + quality  Some mature trees on site towards the northern end which provide good shade  Relatively flat site

Adjacent Activities  The upper section of Clonlea Reserve accommodates a Helipad (southern end) and a shared path (pedestrian and bikes)

Existing Infrastructure  Clonlea Reserve accommodates public toilets and off-street parking (lower section)  Water within the reserve (drinking and bore water)  Electricity on the reserve

Site readiness  Council owned land

 Helicopter flightpath is from east to west as shown in Council’s DA (information supplied by Council) Other Issues  Council may need to clarify with CASA the specific requirements regarding a development near a helipad (i.e. required distance)  Located near the suburb of Hewett

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SITE 2 - CLONLEA RESERVE – MURRAY ROAD (BOTTOM SECTION, NEAR FORD) WILLASTON

Categories Assessment

Park Hierarchy  Classified as a District Park in the Town of Gawler Open Space, Sport & Recreation Plan 2025

 Proposed site is part of an existing multi-purpose park including skate park, children’s playground, tennis court, BBQ & picnic areas. Located in the bottom section of Clonlea Reserve Location  Site not visible from Murray Road and located at back of park  Access to the proposed site is via the road near BBQ, picnic area & children’s playground areas

 Smaller space than Clonlea Reserve (upper section) with limited flow through for pedestrian circulation and this limits the Space/size location and number of the entry/exit points to a dog park

Environmental Sensitivity  No information provided by Council staff

 Vehicles can access the proposed site from within Clonlea Reserve (off-street parking) Access: Car + Pedestrian  Proposed site could clutter the near-by internal road with visitors getting in and out of cars with dogs  Pedestrians can access the proposed site from the designated shared path within Clonlea Reserve

Parking  Off-street parking is provided in Clonlea Reserve. The park gates are opened at sunrise & closed at sunset.

Site Features: Character +  Undeveloped site with undulating land quality  No exiting trees for shade

 Clonlea Reserve is a multi-use park containing: BBQ area, eating area, children’s play space, skate park, junior scooter trail and Adjacent Activities tennis courts on the lower section of the Reserve

 Clonlea Reserve contains public toilets (located near the car park), off street parking, water & electricity infrastructure & a Existing Infrastructure designated shared path (cyclists & pedestrian)

Site readiness  Council owned land

Other Issues

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SITE 3 - HEMAFORD GROVE RESERVE, HEMAFORD GROVE, GAWLER EAST

Categories Assessment

Park Hierarchy  Classified as a neighbourhood park in the Town of Gawler Open Space, Sport & Recreational Plan 2025

 Unused site, an old sportsground Location  Located on Hemaford Grove  Highly visible from local streets

Space/size  Large space for an enclosed dog park

Environmental Sensitivity  No information provided by Council staff

Access: Car + Pedestrian  Access to the site is via Hemaford Grove or Paringa St

 No existing off-street parking Parking  Parking would need to be accommodated on local streets. Wide verge (eastern side) of Hemaford Grove that could potentially accommodate parking

Site Features: Character +  Mature trees along perimeter of site quality  Relatively flat land

Adjacent Activities  Surrounded by residential housing  Eastern boundary of site backs onto homes  Unfenced children’s playground and picnic tables at northern end of reserve

Existing Infrastructure  Water infrastructure on site

Site readiness  Council owned land

Other Issues  Close to new residential development of Springwood

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SITE 4 - GOOSE ISLAND, EIGHTH STREET, GAWLER SOUTH

Categories Assessment

Park Hierarchy  Classified as Regional Park in the Open Space, Sport & Recreational Plan 2025

Location  Central area of Gawler

Space/size  Large area for an enclosed dog park

Environmental Sensitivity  No information provided by Council staff

Access: Car + Pedestrian  Car access via local cul-de-sac or pedestrian access via bridge

 Car access via Eight Street, a local street ending in a cul-de-sac Parking  Parking on nearby main road (i.e. Whitelaw Tce.) and this is a busy road for dog owners to get dogs in and out of the car

Site Features  Undeveloped site Character + quality  Walkway through site

Adjacent Activities  Residential and commercial

Existing Infrastructure  Electricity on site

Site readiness  Council owned land

Other Issues

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SITE 5 - REID RESERVE, CHIGNELL CIRCUIT, REID Categories Assessment

Park Hierarchy  Classified as a Regional Park in the Open Space, Sport & Recreational Plan 2025

 Open site Location  Isolated site

Space/size  Large area for an enclosed dog park

Environmental Sensitivity  No information provided by Council staff

 Car access by local road, Chignell Circuit Access: Car + pedestrian  Pedestrian access

 No off-street parking  Potential parking issues in local streets if no designated off-street parking is available Parking  68% of people drive to a dog park (University of Adelaide n.d.) therefore parking is an important element for consideration in developing a dog park

Site Features: Character +  Undeveloped site quality

Adjacent Activities  Open space

Existing Infrastructure  No existing infrastructure on site

Site readiness  Council owned land

 Identified as a potential dog park site in Open Space, Sport & Recreational Plan. Not a good site at this stage due to the isolated Other Issues nature of the site, and parking issues

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Attachment 2

Gawler Dog Park DRAFT Concept Plan

November 2016 Town of Gawler

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LEGEND

1. Future Dog Park 2. Tennis courts 3. Skate Park 4. Helipad 5. Car parking 6. Playscape North Para River

Shared Path 1

North Para River

Murray Rd 4

Shared Path

Shared Path Shared 5

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North Para River

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DRAFT Clonlea Park Dog Exercise Area | Gawler Landscape Context Plan

Balancing Act 1090 Client: Town of Gawler Date: November 2016 Dwg no. : 16013- SK01 Scale: NTS Rev: - Page 55 of 186 TOWN OF GAWLER 11 APRIL 2017 INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ATTACHMENTS UNDER SEPARATE COVER

LEGEND

Existing Trees

New Trees

Hardy Low Planting

Organic Mulch

Boulders

Chain-mesh perimeter fence (1.7m high) s

2m New Concrete s Path

S Seat with Back

Logs

Drinking Fountain / Dog Bowl

1 Opportunity for future on road parallel parking 2

2 Bin with dog disposal bag Opportunity to link entry 1 2 into existing shared use path

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Park Area: 3465sqm

DRAFT Clonlea Park Dog Exercise Area | Gawler DRAFT Landscape Concept Plan

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Park Shelter Bin with integrated ‘dog bag’ Drinking fountain with Double gated ‘Dog Airlock’ entry Park Seat dispenser tilt dog bowl

Lawn areas for running Timber Log Seat Informal seating rocks

Mulch and boulders Chain Link Fence

DRAFT Clonlea Park Dog Exercise Area | Gawler Precedents

Client: Town of Gawler Date: November 2016 Dwg no. : 16013- SK01 Balancing Act 1090 Rev: - Page 57 of 186 TOWN OF GAWLER 11 APRIL 2017 INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ATTACHMENTS UNDER SEPARATE COVER

Opinion of Probable Cost: Preliminary Concept Design Gawler Dog Park (Clonlea Reserve)

Project Gawler Dog Park (Clonlea Reserve) Contact Fiona De Rosa/Gemma Kleinig Attention Jack Darzanos, Town of Gawler Date 30/11/16

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ITEM No. DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT RATE AMOUNT 1.00 Concrete path (Internal) 640 m2 $85.00 $54,400.00 2.00 Concrete Edge lin m $55.00 $0.00 3.00 Shelter (8 x 6m) 1 no $13,500.00 $13,500.00 4.00 Seat 2 no $1,500.00 $3,000.00 5.00 Bin 2 no $3,600.00 $7,200.00 6.00 Drinking Fountain with dog bowl 2 no $3,500.00 $7,000.00 7.00 Organic mulch 355 m2 $25.00 $8,875.00 8.00 Log (allowance) 7 no $300.00 $2,100.00 9.00 Rock (allowance) 18 no $350.00 $6,300.00 10.00 Boundary fence (allowance) 250 lin m $100.00 $25,000.00 11.00 Planting/Mulched garden bed (2 plants/m2) 1200 m2 $25.00 $30,000.00 12.00 New trees (50 litre) 12 no $150.00 $1,800.00 13.00 Irrigated grass (existing) Allowance for repair 1 no $1,000.00 $1,000.00 15.00 Irrigation (allowance) 1 no $6,000.00 $6,000.00 SUBTOTAL $166,175.00 TOTAL (not inc. GST) $166,175.00

Exclusions Preliminaries Lighting Consultants fees Earthworks Construction contingency Maintenance and establishment

This opinion provides illustrative calculations and indicative costs and should not be used as a substitute for a full and final costing of the works. It is not a recommendation by Aspect Studios Pty Ltd to participate in or to abstain from the project and cannot be relied upon as a definitive statement of the total cost of the project. Aspect Studios Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility for and expressly disclaims and excludes all liability for any use of or reliance on this opinion or any loss or damage of whatever nature (including consequential loss), howsoever incurred, which is suffered by any person acting on or refraining from acting because of anything contained in this opinion.

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Jo Gapper Dog Park – Playford.

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Stebonheath Dog Park ‐ Playford

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Bentley Reserve – Tea Tree Gully

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Burnside

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Item 7.2 – Review of Town Centre Car Parking Strategy

ATTACHMENT 1 Draft Gawler Town Centre 2016-2019 Car Parking Strategy

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Gawler Town Centre 2016 – 2019 Car Parking Strategy

D RAFT for Consultation

Client // Town of Gawler

Office // SA Reference // 16A1161000 Date // 14/02/2017

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Gawler Town Centre

2016 – 2019

Car Parking Strategy

Issue: A-Dr3 14/02/2017

Client: Town of Gawler Reference: 16A1161000 GTA Consultants Office: SA

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary 1

1. Introduction 3 1.1 Strategy Background 3

2. Car Parking Provision 4 2.1 Introduction 4 2.2 Existing Parking Provision 4 2.3 Parking Supply 6 2.4 Summary 8

3. Development Plan and Car Parking 9 3.1 Introduction 9 3.2 Parking Rates 9 3.3 Development Plan Policies 10

4. Land Use Parcels 12 4.1 Background 12 4.2 Car Park Opportunities 12

5. Car Parking Fund 16 5.1 Background 16 5.2 Car Parking Fund Guidance 16 5.3 Car Parking Fund Operation 17 5.4 Future Operation of the Parking Fund 17

6. Cark Parking Management 19 6.1 Rationale 19 6.2 Car Parking Design 19 6.3 Parking Restrictions 19 6.4 Wayfinding and signage 20 6.5 Supporting upgrades 23

7. Alternative Travel Options 25 7.1 Introduction 25 7.2 Walking and Cycling 25 7.3 Public Transport 27 7.4 Actions and Recommendations 27

8. Summary and Recommendations 29 8.1 Summary 29 8.2 Recommendations 30

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Appendices A: Key Findings and Background Report B: Recommended Parking Rates

Figures Figure 6.1: Parking Signage in Highgate, City of Unley 21 Figure 6.2: Australian Standard Pedestrian Wayfinding Signs 21 Figure 6.3: Adelaide Parklands Wayfinding signage 21 Figure 6.4: Melbourne Variable Message Parking Sign 22 Figure 6.5: UK Variable Message Parking Sign 22 Figure 6.6: Subiaco Parking Map 23 Figure 7.1: Current Gawler Cycling Network 26

Tables Table 2.1: Estimated Future Retail and Commercial Floor Areas 7 Table 2.2: Estimated Future Car Parking Demands 7

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Executive Summary

The study has reviewed the current car parking provision within Gawler Town Centre, including

the current use of the major car parks. The study has also investigated some of the options to encourage access other than by car as a means of reducing parking demand without impacting on the town centre. A number of recommendations have been made from the study covering the car parking fund, parking management, signage and wayfinding, pedestrian access and amenity and wider travel access to the town centre.

Average car park occupancy levels in Gawler on a weekday and weekend are around 50% across all car parks surveyed. However, a small number of the car parks close to the main destinations display occupancy levels close to or at capacity.

The existing levels of parking use generally corresponded with the quality assessment of the car park, with car parks assessed as average to very poor in the quality categories considered, showing lower occupancy than car parks that were assessed as average, to very good in the quality categories.

The perception of ease of finding a car parking space varied amongst the community survey respondents, particularly where respondents desire a car parking space at the front door of the shop they are visiting.

Although the parking supply exceeds the existing parking demand, the lineal nature of Gawler Town Centre, concentration of demand at certain points and the quality and access of some parking areas results in localised parking pressure.

Although parking demand from future development can theoretically be accommodated within the existing parking supply, this is likely to exacerbate the pressure in the most popular locations and therefore increases in parking or improvements to existing parking in these locations will still be required. Council should still pursue appropriate car parking rates for new developments to ensure there remains sufficient car parking provision in the popular areas.

Development Plan parking rates have been reviewed against the widely accepted ‘Parking Spaces for Urban Places: Car Parking Study’ prepared by Aurecon in 2013 for City of Port Adelaide Enfield. It is recommended that the Parking Spaces for Urban Spaces should generally be adopted within the Development Plan. Adopting the use of the above and appropriate discounts for town centre developments on their individual merits will enable Council to support the reuse of buildings within the main street and town centre without compromising the overall transport access to the town centre.

The Principles of Development Control (PDCs) that relate to car parking within the Town Centre Historic (Conservation) Zone are considered to provide sufficient flexibility to enable appropriate discounting to be applied to arrive at an agreed level of car parking provision, although improved references to the need for safe and convenient pedestrian access would support the town centre and car park connectivity.

It is considered that the advice provided in the divestment strategy report remains valid and appropriate in the context of the town centre car parking strategy. All of the car parks continue to contribute to the town centre, although some upgrades have been identified.

It is evident from both the contributions received and the initiatives funded that the car parking fund has provided a beneficial tool for Council to draw on to enhance the existing parking provision within Gawler town Centre. The current cost of at-grade provision is

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broadly comparable to the town centre contribution and slightly above the Gawler South contribution, resulting in the car parking fund operating as a development incentive and not a penalty.

There are a number of options for improving car parking in the town centre to which the car

parking fund could contribute including improving the design, layout, amenity and operation of existing low utilisation public car parks, improving pedestrian routes to and from car parking areas, changes to time restrictions, installation of directional and information signage to car parks for drivers and pedestrians and installation of town centre bicycle parking at key locations. Finniss Street and the Tod Street car parks would benefit from general upgrades which signage would assist in distributing parking demand around the car parks.

There are a number of car parks that are constrained in space and consolidation of these small adjacent car parks in to larger more efficient car pars where adjoining land owners and design constraints permit could enable increased town centre parking. High Street in particular has potential for car park consolidation. Opportunities for decked car parking to work with level differences may also be feasible in some locations.

The current parking restrictions may not be achieving the optimum outcomes for short term, high turnover parking in “premium” parking spaces and encouraging long term parking to take place in more appropriate locations, away from premium customer/visitor spaces. The effectiveness of car parks and better integration with the town centre car park supply could be achieved through overall management by Council under the Private Parking Areas Act. A number of options have been identified to improve parking management and information on parking through maps and signage.

As well as standard and operation of the car parks, local facilities around the car parks need to be suitable to encourage use of the car park and the wider town centre. A number of the survey respondents noted a need to provide some improvements to walking access routes to and from car parks, and upgrades to a number of footpaths, pedestrian connections and crossings and town centre amenity have been identified.

Improvements to alternative travel options, primarily walking, cycling and public transport, can help to manage car parking demand, with some trips to the town centre potentially capable of being made other than by car. Improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle access across Gawler are being implemented through Walking and Cycling plans whilst the planned growth in and around Gawler provides an opportunity for public transport changes that could improve access to the town centre.

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1. Introduction

1.1 Strategy Background

This strategy provides an update to the Town of Gawler’s town centre car parking strategy. A review has been completed of the previous 2009 strategy, identifying current trends, issues and opportunities related to car parking and wider transport access within Gawler Town Centre. The review has considered the following which are presented in this strategy report: 1  current parking demands in Gawler Town Centre, including identifying areas of high and low parking demand;  the quality of the current parking provision in Gawler Town Centre;  anticipated future parking provision to support increased development and travel demand;  current parking rates specified in the Gawler Development Plan and comparison to recent studies and best practice;  the value and divestment options for Council in relation to existing car park assets;  the value and operation of the Town Centre Car Parking Fund and future opportunities that it presents;  future management opportunities to enable the car parking to continue to effectively support the town centre; and  opportunities and benefits related to improving access to the Town Centre by other transport modes.

The strategy provides brief consideration of each of the above aspects and recommendations for the Town of Gawler in terms of future car parking provision, maintenance and funding as well as wider recommendations to support and enhance the wider town centre.

This strategy is supported by a key findings and background report, attached as an appendix, which provides more detail of the assessment of the existing and future parking provision, car parking fund operation and alternative travel options.

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2. Car Parking Provision

2.1 Introduction

To inform the review of the Town Centre car parking strategy, understanding the existing parking supply, including the quality and location of this parking provision and the current and future projected demand for car parking is a key component. To provide this background, surveys of existing car parking demand were completed as well as a quality review of the main car parking areas. These were supplemented by a community questionnaire to gauge the community views on existing parking supply and connectivity to the town centre. Estimates of the future demand for car parking as a result of increased development and transport trends have also been identified.

2.2 Existing Parking Provision

2.2.1 Demand Assessment

Surveys were undertaken on the afternoon and evening of a Thursday and a Saturday in March 2016, to reflect typical parking demand patterns for a normal weekday and weekend.

The car parks surveyed within the study area had an overall average utilisation of around 50%. However, within the overall utilisation, a number of car parks were more heavily used than others. High levels of use were recorded in the Gawler Central (Coles) carpark and Jacob Street/Woolworths/Big W carpark and adjacent smaller parking areas. The Finniss Street Multi Level Car Park, Phoenix Plaza Multi Level and Reid Street Car Park were observed to be particularly underutilised during the survey periods.

The survey results indicated broadly similar levels of use on a Thursday and Saturday. However, significant differences were recorded in some car parking areas between the two days. The Thursday survey indicated much higher levels of use of the Gawler Central train station car park, consistent with anticipated commuter use. Murray Street on street parking spaces were much more heavily used on the Saturday compared to the Thursday. Of particular note is the cark park at 19 Murray Street associated with the Southern Hotel and Café Nova, which was at capacity on the Saturday period but was barely parked in the Thursday period.

Overall, although the utilisation surveys identified an average parking occupancy of around 50%, within this were a number of locations recording very high demand as well as locations with low parking demand. These high and low demand areas were reflective of a number of factors, including location relative to the main town centre destinations and the quality and connectivity of the car park (for vehicles and pedestrians).

The car parking demand levels for each car parking area were recorded and are shown in more detail in the Key Findings and Background report (section 3 and Appendix A), which is attached as Appendix A of this document.

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2.2.2 Quality Assessment

Observations of the car park conditions and amenity were also made. The quality review included observing the quality of the car parking area’s lighting, surface, readability, access (pedestrian and vehicular) as well as pedestrian links to Murray Street and other adjacent developments and shops. The following summarises the quality assessment of some of the major (larger) car parking areas;

 Surface conditions generally average to very good  Legibility of car park generally average or good, with Finniss Street Multi Level noted as poor  Lighting generally average or good, with Finniss Street, 2 Tod Street and Reid Street Car Parks noted as poor  Pedestrian access ranging from very poor to very good, with Finniss Street Multi Level as very poor, Phoenix Plaza Multi Level and Reid Street Car Parks as poor and Jacob Street/Big W car park as very good.  Onward route ranging from very poor to good with Finniss Street Multi Level as poor, and Phoenix Plaza Multi Level and Reid Street Car Parks as very poor.

The on-street parking areas were generally noted to be reasonably well-signed, marked and lit, although some localised lighting issues were noted.

The occupancy levels of the different car parking areas are generally considered to reflect the quality of the parking areas, particularly when ease of vehicle access is also considered.

2.2.3 Community Feedback

A community survey was conducted through an online questionnaire. A total of 58 responses were received which indicated the following general patterns;

 The majority of respondents visit Gawler Town Centre at least 3 times a week, with over one quarter of respondents indicating they visit the town centre daily;  Nearly three quarters of respondents indicated they live in Gawler, with just under a quarter of all respondents indicating they live and work in Gawler;  All but one respondent noted that they normally travel to Gawler Town Centre by car, although several respondents also indicated bicycle, walking or train as an alternative method of travel for some trips;  The respondents indicated a variety of different parking areas as their usual parking location, with the Jacob Street/Woolworths/Big W car park indicated as the most popular and on street on Murray Street the second most popular.  The respondents generally visit more than 2 shops during their visit to the Town Centre.  Approximately two-thirds of respondents indicated they park in one location and walk to all other shops, whilst just over a third of respondents indicated they drive between some shops and walk to other shops and a small number (3) reported driving between all shops visited.  Approximately a third of respondents consider it usually easy or very easy to find a parking space where they choose, while just under two-thirds of respondents feel they sometimes or often have to drive elsewhere or wait for a space.  Over two-thirds of the respondents rated their walking route from their carpark, bus stop or train as very good and clear or only required minor improvements. Around a third of respondents rated their walking route as very poor or in need of major improvements.

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2.3 Parking Supply

2.3.1 Historical Supply

At 2001, when the Town Centre car parking fund and separate rate commenced there were 994 public car parking spaces available in the town centre. These comprised 561 on-street spaces and 433 public off-street spaces. There were a further 1,608 private car park spaces identified.

The total town centre supply in 2001 was therefore 2,602 spaces.

2.3.2 Current Supply

The most recent Council car parking inventory from 2015, on which this study has been based, identified a total of 1,579 public car parking spaces in the town centre. These were distributed as 686 on-street spaces and 911 public-off street spaces. The private car park space provision had increased to a total of 2,388 spaces.

The total town centre parking supply has therefore increased to 3,985 spaces over the 14 year period. This represents an increase of 1,383 spaces or a 53% increase in parking provision. Within this total, on-street parking has increased by 125 spaces (22%), public off street parking has increased by 478 space (110%) and private off street parking has increased by 780 spaces (49%).

Appendix B provides a breakdown of the distribution of public and private spaces within the Town Centre as of 2015.

The Gawler Town Centre Traffic and Parking Review of 2012 included data from URPS on the retail and commercial floorspace within Gawler Town Centre. This was estimated as 49,500sq.m retail and 14,850sq.m commercial space, giving an overall total of 64,350sq.m.

The car parking surveys conducted by GTA indicate levels of around 50% occupancy across the entire study area on a typical weekday and weekend. This suggests a current parking demand under normal circumstances of around 2,000 spaces. As such the current parking demand during typical peak periods is around 3.1 spaces per 100sq.m across all town centre land uses. However, as highlighted by the demand surveys discussed in section 2.2.1, the average utilisation includes a number of very high demand parking areas as well as locations with low parking demand, which will have parking demand rates well above and well below the average rate.

2.3.3 Future Supply

The SGS Economics Retail Analysis of Gawler’s Town Centre report (July, 2012), concluded that the current supply of retail floorspace in Gawler Town Centre matches the estimated demand for retail floorspace in 2032. For a conservative analysis (i.e. under a situation where the Town Centre was subject to a boom in growth) future growth of retail and commercial space was estimated under a scenario with 10% growth. The resulting changes in floorspace for this scenario is summarised in Table 2.1.

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Table 2.1: Estimated Future Retail and Commercial Floor Areas Use Existing Floor Areas Growth Scenario Approximate Increase

Retail 49,500 sq.m 10% 5,000 sq.m

Commercial 14,850 sq.m 10% 1,500 sq.m

The Gawler Town Centre Traffic and Parking Review prepared by Frank Siow in 2012 estimated the future car parking demand based on the estimated future floor areas using the following parking rates:

 5.5 spaces per 100sq.m for retail uses  4 spaces per 100sq.m for commercial uses.  A 10% ‘discount’ to consider mixed use and different parking profiles.

The estimated additional car parking demand based on these rates and assumptions is provided in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2: Estimated Future Car Parking Demands Growth Use Increase in Floor Parking Demand Car Parking Rate Scenario Area

Retail 5,000 sq.m 5.5 spaces / 100sq.m 275 spaces

Commercial 1,500 sq.m 4 spaces / 100 sq.m 60 spaces 10% Mixed Use Discount n/a 10% discount - 34 spaces TOTAL 301 spaces

Based on the Council’s car parking inventory the current supply of parking within the Study Area is some 4,000 spaces, including private, public and on street car parking areas. Current car parking utilisation indicates demand levels of around 50% occupancy across the entire study area. This suggests a current parking demand of around 2,000 spaces during typical conditions, although this would be expected to increase during periods of peak demand such as events and the pre-Christmas period.

Similarly, approximately 1,100 car parking spaces that were not surveyed as part of the existing demand may have a higher than average 50% occupancy, increasing the overall demand. Many of the car parks not included in the survey are small private car parks available for staff and customer use only, which would typically be well used on a weekday and attract little use on a weekend.

The Gawler Town Centre Traffic and Parking Review prepared by Frank Siow in 2012 estimated the total parking demand at some 3,000 spaces. However, this was not based on quantitative surveys and was instead based on theoretical peak demand derived from parking rates. This level of demand may be reflective of peak demand days compared to the typical days observed by GTA.

An increase of some 300 spaces (10% increase in floor areas) would therefore increase typical parking demand to some 2,300 spaces. Within the overall context of the wider town centre, this increased demand could be readily accommodated. However, any new development, particularly retail, is likely to be located where there is already high parking demand and therefore the increased demand will not be capable of being readily accommodated within conveniently located parking.

Gawler Town centre is lineal in nature and the length of Murray Street that could be considered the main street is close to 1 kilometre. Although the majority of the town

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centre is within a 10 minute walk (800m) from most parking areas, and much is within a 5 minute walk, there is likely to continue to be significant parking pressure in popular locations even with strategies in place to disperse some of the longer term parking to less popular locations.

The larger car parks are generally located in the northern part of the town centre and some of them have poor links to Murray Street and other key destinations. The quality and access of vehicle and pedestrian access to some car parks is therefore affecting the desire to use the available parking, even where it is in good proximity to core activity areas, resulting in the localised demand pressures.

Therefore, although the Town Centre currently has capacity to support current and projected retail demand, Council should still pursue appropriate car parking rates for new developments based on the requirements of the development plan or relevant industry standards and empirical evidence.

2.4 Summary

The analysis of the car parking demand and supply within Gawler Town Centre can be summarized as follows:

 Typically, occupancy levels on a weekday and weekend were recorded at around 50% average across all car parks surveys. However, a number of the car parks close to the main destinations recorded occupancy levels close to or at capacity, resulting in localized demand pressure for some car parks and high levels of under utilisation in other car parks.  Only a few car parking areas were observed as reaching their overall capacity, notably the Jacobs Street/Woolworths/Big W car park open air section and convenient on- street spaces were observed to be under significant pressure with people circling and waiting for spaces.  The existing levels of parking use generally corresponded with the quality assessment of the car park, with car parks assessed as average, poor or very poor in all 5 quality categories considered, generally showing lower occupancy and car parks that were assessed as average, good or very good in all 5 quality categories typically having a much higher level of use.  The perception of ease of finding a car parking space was shown to vary amongst the community survey respondents, particularly where respondents desire a car parking space at the front door of the shop they are visiting.  The current car parking supply within the overall Town Centre is well above the current car parking demands observed for a typical Thursday and Saturday.  Whilst the parking supply theoretically exceeds the existing parking demand, the lineal nature of Gawler Town Centre, concentration of demand at certain points and the quality and access of some parking areas results in localised parking pressure.  Although parking demand from future development can theoretically be accommodated within the existing parking supply, this is likely to exacerbate the pressure in the most popular locations.  Strategies to disperse some of the parking, particularly long-stay parking, to less popular areas should be considered to mitigate some of the pressure but Council should still pursue appropriate car parking rates for new developments to ensure there remains sufficient car parking provision in the popular areas.

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3. Development Plan and Car Parking

3.1 Introduction

Car parking rates to be provided for new developments or a change of use are set out in the Council’s Development Plan. The rates have not been reviewed for a number of years and research suggests that retail and social changes in recent years have reduced peak parking demands, such that historic rates are now higher than required. The current utilisation rate of car parking within the town centre at approximately 3.1 spaces per 100sq.m also appears to support the research that Development Plan rates may be too high and should be reviewed.

In addition to the parking rates, the Development Plan also identifies a series of policies related to the provision of car parking and other transport access to new developments.

3.2 Parking Rates

3.2.1 Existing Development Plan

Table Ga/1 of the Gawler (CT) Development Plan (consolidated 30 April 2015) sets out car parking rates for developments within the Gawler Council Area.

Table Ga/1 references states; “Car parking that should be provided on the site of the proposed development or on another related site where shared use is permanently secured …. In accordance with Section 50 A of the Development Act, any shortfall in car parking in designated areas allows the option by the planning authority to allow payment to the Town of Gawler Car-Park Fund of a financial contribution calculated at the specified rate multiplied by the amount of the shortfall.”

3.2.2 Parking Spaces for Urban Places Report

The Development Plan has been reviewed against the widely accepted ‘Parking Spaces for Urban Places: Car Parking Study’. The report was prepared by Aurecon in 2013 for City of Port Adelaide Enfield, and summarised recommended parking rates in tables covering Commercial, Community/Civic and Entertainment developments.

These rates are now widely accepted as industry standard. It is recommended that the Parking Spaces for Urban Spaces should generally be adopted within the Development Plan, as discussed further below.

Parking Spaces for Urban Spaces also allows discounts to parking with respect to:

 Accessibility Discount – allows the recommended rate to be discounted due to proximity to public transport, cycling and walking facilities.  Shared Use Discount – allows the recommended rate to be discounted where a development shares a common car parking facility or a public car parking facility is within the locality.  Improved Planning Outcome Discount – allows the recommended rate to be discounted where developers provide a higher quality walking environment or improved visual amenity within the urban environment than would otherwise be required.

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 Planning Constraint Discount (within a Historic Conservation Area or revitalisation precinct) – allows the recommended rate to be discounted for an area where development is being encouraged, or in a historic area that provides limited opportunity to provide on-site car parking in a cost-effective manner.

A maximum discount applicable to any one development is also determined within the document. There may however be circumstances where additional discounts could be considered by Council to be appropriate. This could include circumstances where the development is adjacent to existing under-utilised parking areas or will generate a peak demand at times when parking demand is typically lower, for example evening uses.

Ensuring an appropriate parking rate is applied is a particular consideration when the development forms part of a main street or town centre. Many of the older buildings were constructed before the advent of the motor car and are therefore unable to provide the required level of parking when the use of the building changes. Similarly, excessive town centre parking can be detrimental to the pedestrian environment and public realm amenity, reducing the attraction for people to visit the town centre.

Adopting the use of the above and appropriate discounts will enable Council to support the reuse of buildings within the main street and town centre without compromising the overall transport access to the town centre, considering each development on their individual merit.

Tables C1 to C3 included in Appendix C summarise the Development Plan rates assessed against Parking Spaces for Urban Places rates and provide recommendations on changes to the Development Plan.

3.3 Development Plan Policies

The majority of the town centre study area is within the Town Centre Historic (Conservation) Zone. The Principles of Development Control (PDCs) that relate to the provision of car parking within this area are as follows; 26 Development should provide car parking spaces in accordance with the requirements of Table Ga/1, either on the site of the development, or another convenient and accessible site in the locality, providing permanent ongoing arrangements for the parking shortfall are provided on another site 27 The provision of a lesser amount of car parking on site than that prescribed in Table Ga/1 may be allowed in order to: a) retain existing buildings of heritage interest; or b) achieve the desired built form provided however a financial contribution at the specified rate per car park is paid to the Council Car park Fund for any underprovision with respect to development in the designated area. Note: Generally substitution of the total obligation to provide on-site car parking for a financial contribution will be relevant to smaller floorspace developments of less than 450 square metres total floor area or gross leasable area.

It is considered that the above wording provides sufficient flexibility to enable discounting to be applied where it is appropriate in order to arrive at an agreed level of car parking provision. 28 Roof top, undercroft or multi-level car parking may be developed in a manner that: a) provides for convenient and safe pedestrian access and movement; b) is compatible with the desired built character and is integrated with buildings and land form and screened with vegetation;

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c) promotes personal and property safety (eg lighting and minimisation of entrapment areas); and d) provides lighting that is designed to meet performance requirements while minimising energy requirements. 29 Onsite car parking shall incorporate: a) a level of provision that meets the requirements of Table Ga/1. Where appropriate, the amount of any car parking shortfall (calculated with reference to Table Ga/1) may be made-up by a financial contribution to the Council Car Park Fund in accordance with the rate specified for a designated area. Note: Car parking contribution in lieu of on-site provision will be more suitable in the traditional main street precincts of the town centre and for small to medium scale business developments, ie less than 450 square metres of total floor area or gross leasable area as appropriate; b) a design that meets the current Australian Design Standards for car park layout, commercial vehicle loading, disabled parking, and bicycle parking; c) car parking spaces for people with disabilities in location which are convenient and accessible to the building/or use on the site; d) secure and convenient spaces for bicycles; e) landscaped design to shade vehicles and enhance the appearance of the car park; f) opportunities for interconnection of access driveways with adjoining sites or car parks to facilitate shared use; g) limited number of crossovers points onto public roads; h) design elements that promote personal and property safety (eg lighting, surveillance and minimisation of entrapment areas); and i) lighting designed to meet performance requirements while minimising energy requirements.

Again, it is considered that the above wording provides sufficient flexibility to enable discounting to be applied where it is appropriate in order to arrive at an agreed level of car parking provision. The above wording also enables Council to ensure that appropriate levels of bicycle parking is provided, encouraging potential cycling trips for suitable journeys.

It is however recommended that reference to the provision of safe and convenient pedestrian access into and within the car park is added. 30 Car parking should be coordinated with other parking sites and preferably located at the rear of buildings which incorporate clearly defined pedestrian links.

This policy is considered particularly relevant to Murray Street and some of the immediately adjoining laneways and streets, where the provision of frontage car parking will detract from the overall streetscape, amenity and pedestrian connectivity of the town centre main street.

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4. Land Use Parcels

4.1 Background

In 2015, Council commissioned a review of all Council’s strategic property portfolio to identify a potential divestment strategy. The review included a number of Council owned car parks, comprising:

 Reid Street car park, 14-20 Reid Street  Tod Street (south) car park, 2 Tod Street  Tod Street (north) car park, 3-5 Tod Street  High Street car park  Finniss Street Multi-level car park

4.2 Car Park Opportunities

The outcome of the review was that none of the car parks were recommended for divestment by Council. It is considered that the advice provided in the divestment strategy report remains valid and appropriate in the context of the town centre car parking strategy. Comments in relation to the car parks and future management, operation and ownership are provided below.

4.2.1 Reid Street Car Park

The Reid Street car park is located on the west side of Reid Street and is a surface level, bituminised car park with 39 parking spaces, but does not have any internal lighting. It is noted that the northern portion of the car park has an encumbrance in respect of the National Trust of SA and that the southern portion of the site likely provides all day parking for an adjacent office building that has no on-site parking.

The car park is signed for all day parking and its location in relation to the town centre is ideal for use as all day, low turnover parking. However, it is currently poorly used with occupancy levels recorded below 40% on Thursday and Saturday. This is anticipated to be a reflection of the availability of more convenient town centre car parking, either signed as all day parking or with short term restrictions that are not enforced and result in all day parking.

For this car park to be attractive as a year round, all day parking facility it would require lighting provision, improved signage and wayfinding for drivers and pedestrians and improved pedestrian access across Reid Street and towards the town centre. There are currently pedestrian refuges to the north and south of the car park, but neither of these are conveniently located for the car park and neither provides a direct route to the town centre due to the location and design of the Woolworths/Big W building.

It is recommended that initially improved signage to the car park is installed. If this, in conjunction with other wider recommendations does not increase the use of the car park, divestment of all or part of the car park could be considered, as the volume of displaced parking could be readily accommodated elsewhere.

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4.2.2 Tod Street (south) Car Park

Tod Street (south) car park is located on the south side of Tod Street, a short distance to the west of Murray Street. The car park has separate entry and exit points from Tod Street and provides a total of 62 parking spaces, of which 4 adjacent to Tod Street are marked as disabled car parks using the previous disabled parking standard. The southern section of the car park, comprising 30 of the 62 spaces is within the ownership of NAB and is marked for the use of their staff and customers only. The car park has no internal lighting, relying on overspill lighting from the adjacent street, resulting in dark areas furthest from the street, which would fall within the NAB ownership.

The car park is signed for 3 hour parking on weekdays and Saturday morning and was recorded as around 50% occupied on both the Thursday and Saturday surveys. At the time of the surveys, the NAB car parks were not legibly marked and aerial mapping appears to suggest that general public use was being made of these car parks. The NAB car parks have since been remarked and aerial mapping indicates that the level of general public use may have reduced.

Notwithstanding the NAB ownership, this is considered to be a low occupancy in relation to its proximity to Murray Street, Post Office and the wider town centre. The limited lighting is not anticipated to impact on use for retail shoppers as this will not generally include hours of darkness. The lack of car park signage, particularly from Murray Street and wayfinding signage for pedestrians to Murray Street and the wider town centre and very basic footpath provision are anticipated to be more of an issue in restricting its usage.

It is recommended that initially improved signage to the car park and pedestrian wayfinding from the car park is installed to increase the awareness and use of the car park. If this, in conjunction with other wider recommendations, does not increase the use of the car park, divestment of all or part of the car park could be considered, as the displaced parking could be accommodated elsewhere.

In the short term, the disabled parking is recommended to be upgraded to comply with the current standard and is likely to be able to maintain 4 spaces within the current disabled parking footprint.

4.2.3 Tod Street (north) Car Park

Tod Street (north) car park is located on the north side of Tod Street, a short distance to the west of Murray Street. The car park has separate entry and exit points from Tod Street and provides a total of 18 formal parking spaces and up to 3 informal parking spaces in the north west corner, anticipated to be used by owners/staff of the adjoining properties. The car park has no internal lighting, relying on overspill lighting from the adjacent street and properties, resulting in dark areas furthest from the street.

The car park is signed for 3 hour parking on weekdays and Saturday morning and was recorded as around 90% occupied on the Thursday and less than 50% occupied on the Saturday surveys. The relationship between the parking area and development approvals for the adjoining properties has not been researched, but it is anticipated that some of the buildings and occupiers will rely on the car park to provide for their customers. Although the weekend occupancy is considered to be low in relation to its proximity to Murray Street, Post Office and the wider town centre, this is likely to reflect that some of the adjoining properties are not open at weekends rather than limitations of lighting, signage or pedestrian access.

The recommended signage and pedestrian wayfinding improvements for the Tod Street (south) car park are likely to assist in increasing usage of this car park at

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weekends, as this will provide overspill capacity if the south car park is full. Unless there is a wholesale redevelopment of the some or all of the adjoining buildings, divestment of the car park is not recommended due to the evident relationship with the adjoining buildings.

4.2.4 High Street car park

The High Street car park is located on the west side of High Street towards the northern end of High Street close to Lyndoch Road/ and provides a total of 18 spaces, of which 1 is marked as disabled using the previous disabled parking standard. The car park is located opposite to the TAFE building and car park and behind a number of properties that front on to Murray Street. Two further private car parks are located immediately to the south, although the southernmost of these is currently separated by a delivery access.

The car park is signed as providing a pedestrian route through to Murray Street, although there is no pedestrian route through the car park, visibility to the sign from High Street is poor and the walkway does not present an attractive entrance. There is no lighting within the car park and no immediately adjacent street lighting on High Street to provide any overspill lighting, although as the nearby properties are currently retail oriented, demand during hours of darkness is likely to be limited.

The car park is signed for 3 hour parking on weekdays and Saturday morning and was recorded as less than 50% occupied on Thursday and less than 30% occupied on Saturday.

It is recommended that opportunities for integration with the car park to the south are investigated to increase the parking capacity as the layout of the current car park is inefficient due to the size and requirements of the relevant Australian Standard.

Whether or not the car park is integrated with the adjoining car park to the south a separated pedestrian route should be provided, linking to the walkway to Murray Street and providing suitable pedestrian crossing facilities to link to the TAFE car park. This will facilitate improved access to Murray Street from this car park, which is also poorly utilised. Council should then seek to partner with the adjoining building owners and occupiers to improve the pedestrian walkway through to Murray Street, investigating upgrades and opportunities for activation.

The current layout of the car park will facilitate a pedestrian path to the south of the central row of parking and still enable full compliance with the relevant Australian Standard. The disabled parking space is also recommended to be upgraded to comply with the current standard and may be considered for relocation to achieve the current standard without loss of overall car parking.

Improved signage to this car park is recommended to form part of a wider signage strategy to the parking areas along High Street.

It is not recommended to divest this car park as it enables Council to deliver and manage a good quality pedestrian route from Murray Street to a number of car parks that can support the wider town centre close to the most popular part of the town centre.

4.2.5 Finniss Street Multi-level car park

The Finniss Street multi-deck car park is located between Finniss Street and Cowan Street, with access directly from Finniss Street and via Whinnen’s Lane from Cowan Street. The Finniss Street entrance is on to the ground floor of the car park, whilst the Whinnen’s Lane entrance is on to the second of the three decks. The car park provides a total of 307 parking spaces with

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level one of the car park designated for 3 hour parking, and the rest of the car park unrestricted to encourage use for all day parking.

Internally the car park presents a poor image, with limited lighting, no designated pedestrian walkways, unclear navigation to the exits for pedestrians and no lifts to and from the upper floors. The pedestrian exit route to Finniss Street is also unclear and whilst it is located on the desire line to access the continuing footpaths on the eastern façade of Woolworths, it is not on the desire line for the intermediate wombat crossing on Finniss Street, which as a result was observed to be regularly bypassed by pedestrians. Similarly, the pedestrian route out to the north is of poor quality and legibility, with little activation despite the presence of adjoining buildings.

As a result, the car park was recorded as just over one-third occupied on the Thursday and Saturday surveys. Given its proximity to Murray Street, Woolworths/Big W via the southern entrance and Gawler Central via the northern entrance, this represents a heavily underused asset in the heart of the town centre.

It is not recommended to divest the asset, but significant investment in upgrading the car park, including improved lighting, pedestrian lifts, internal car park and pedestrian route markings, driver and pedestrian wayfinding signage and improved pedestrian connectivity to Finniss Street, Cowan Lane and Murray Street would enable the value of the asset to be significantly improved. The installation of CCTV to monitor the car park could also be considered to provide an improved level of security. The majority of the above upgrades are considered to be legitimate uses of the Council car parking fund other than some of the external pedestrian upgrades. Austroads Guide to Traffic Management – Part 11 Parking provides guidance and recommendations on car park design, layout and appearance that are intended to achieve best practice for car parks and maximise their attraction.

A whole of street approach to upgrading Finniss Street would provide an opportunity to develop more seamless pedestrian connectivity between the Finniss Street car park and the Woolworths precinct and could create opportunities for outdoor dining (noting some existing cafes), street activation and potential reuse of some of the buildings to respond to a street upgrade.

Signage of the current parking restrictions within the car park should also be improved as the nature of the car park grades and ramps makes in unclear exactly where the restrictions apply. Following the recommended upgrades, an increase in the extent of the car park that is available as long stay car parking could be considered, noting the likely need to leave the ground floor as shorter stay car parking as part of the ongoing lease to Fabcot/Woolworths.

Encouraging more long stay parking and a significant upgrade to the car park would enable further consideration of paid parking to be investigated in the future. This would enable Council to derive a revenue to support the ongoing management and maintenance of the car park rather than relying solely on the car parking fund. Partnering opportunities with private sector car park operators could also be considered, both for this car park and the future management of other car parks.

It is considered that if the long stay areas of the car park were set up for paid parking for a small fee (likely $2-$4), it would be used by all day parkers if it were seen as safe and welcoming, as it is clearly convenient for much of the town centre. This would however require a rigorous enforcement of all other short term parking within the town centre to ensure that parking demand was not diverted elsewhere through a lack of enforcement.

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5. Car Parking Fund

5.1 Background

The creation of a Car Parking Fund (supported by Development Policies which were introduced in September 2002 and formally established in November 2005) allows a developer in the Town Centre Zone to substitute an agreed shortfall of on-site car parking under the Development Act/ Development Plan for a payment in lieu.

The current contribution levels are $7,025 per space for the Centre Light Policy Area and $5,255 per space for the Town Centre Gawler South Policy Area. These figures have been adjusted annually by CPI from a base of around $4,500 and $3,500 respectively since the fund was established. These contribution levels are significantly below the cost of providing car parking spaces within a multi-level car park, which are estimated at between $15,000 and $30,000 per space, excluding land cost, depending on the construction materials. The cost of providing an at-grade public parking space was identified at $5,000 per space based on 2008 works in Eleventh Street. It is therefore likely that the current cost of at-grade provision is broadly comparable to the town centre contribution and slightly above the Gawler South contribution.

Transferring a developments car parking obligations to Council through payment of a contribution can significantly increase land development capacity. This is particularly pertinent to main street environments where cross-visitation between a number of shops is a key component of the viability of the main street and results in a lower parking demand for each shop.

Car parking and associated maneuvering space can equate to up to 60% site utilization for a retail development. Depending on the actual land use, a 1,000sq.m site that provides on-site car parking is likely to result in 400sq.m of development and the balance used for car parking. Reducing or removing on-site car parking through a contribution to the parking fund can therefore increase the building area from 400sq.m up to as much as 1,000sq.m if desired by the owner (effectively a 1.5-fold increase). This would generally rely on a suitable parking supply being available within close proximity of the development.

As the contribution to the car parking fund is likely to be at or below the cost of providing car parking (substantially less in the case of multi-level or undercroft parking), the car parking fund should operate as a development incentive and not a penalty, reducing up-front development costs and increasing future revenue potential. Despite this, the car parking fund has typically been seen as a form of development tax and in many locations has achieved limited success.

5.2 Car Parking Fund Guidance

Guidance on the operation and purpose of a Car Parking Fund is set out in Planning Advisory Notice 16 – Car Parking Funds. The Advisory Notice details the purposes for which funds proceeds can be used as;

 Providing new car parking facilities in the designated area;  Maintaining, operating, or improving existing car parking facilities within the designated area; and  Establishing, maintaining or improving transport facilities outside the designated area, provided that this can be seen to reduce the demand for car parking facilities within the designated area. This may include:

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 the provision of bike parking facilities;  the provision of public transport facilities; and  the extension of a community bus service.

It is anticipated that these are only intended as examples of alternative transport facilities and that any reasonable provision that could be expected to influence travel mode and reduce parking demand would be considered as an acceptable purpose for the fund. It is also considered that bike parking provision within the designated area is likely to be more beneficial than bike parking outside the designated area in reducing car parking demand.

5.3 Car Parking Fund Operation

The balance of the Car Parking Fund at 30 June 2016 was $433,000.

Since the last review of the car parking strategy in 2008, the car parking fund has received a total of $174,216 in contributions and earned $55,883 in accrued interest. Forward commitments in relation to developments commenced but for which no contribution has yet been received stands at $154,550.

Since 2008, the Town Centre Parking Fund has been used to fund a number of parking initiatives, including:

 2011/2012 – Gawler Growth $15,187.77  2010/2011 – Finnis Street Multi Level Car Park $67,847  2009/2010 – Finnis Street Multi Level Car Park $55,129  2008/2009 – Gawler Retail $155,430  2008/2009 – Finnis Street Multi Level Car Park - $77,137  2008/2009 – 11th St Car Park $4,493  2008/2009 – Giannotti $42,980  2008/2009 – Total $280,040

The level of current and future Car Parking Funds is unlikely to be sufficient within a reasonable timescale to enable the development of a new car park that would add significantly to the overall town centre provision, particularly if land costs and external works such as access and drainage are included. The availability of a suitable parcel of land is also considered unlikely unless the Council were to partner with the owners of an existing car park.

However, it is evident from both the contributions received and the initiatives funded that the car parking fund has provided a beneficial tool for Council to draw on to enhance the existing parking provision within Gawler town centre.

It is therefore recommended that the Car Parking Fund be maintained and that appropriate contributions are sourced from developments when this can be mutually agreed at an appropriate level.

5.4 Future Operation of the Parking Fund

Based on the recommendation to maintain the Car Parking Fund and under the provisions of the Planning Advisory Notice there are a number of options that could be considered within the town centre. The following opportunities have been identified

 Improve design, layout and operation of existing low utilisation public car parks to encourage increased use and reduced parking demand elsewhere, which could include:

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 Lighting;  Security;  General amenity quality; and  Vehicle and pedestrian access.

 Improve pedestrian routes to and from car parking areas (safe, DDA compliant, well-lit and pleasant, way-finding signage) to Murray Street and other key destinations to encourage relocation of excess demand and reduce multi-parking trips.  Changes to time restrictions;  Installation of directional and information signage to car parks for drivers to navigate to car parks and encourage use of lower occupancy car parks;  Installation of town centre bicycle parking at key locations, particularly in relation to existing and proposed bicycle routes that provide access to the town centre and identified locations of existing bicycle parking demand.

Specific car parks that would benefit from some of the above opportunities, and addressing some of the issues identified in section 5, are:

 Finniss Street car park which has poor pedestrian and vehicular access and legibility and limited lighting currently presents a poor parking amenity. Upgrades to the access, lighting and circulation could be expected to achieve significantly higher levels of use of the car park given its central location. Options for changes to parking restrictions or paid parking in the car park are considered further in sections 4.2.5 and 6.3.  2 Tod Street car park which has limited lighting, no wayfinding signage for drivers from Murray Street and poor pedestrian connections to Murray Street. Improved parking signage would also assist access to other lower utilisation car parks located along Tod Street.  Finniss Street pedestrian improvements to the footpaths, wombat crossing and wayfinding to improve the awareness of the car park and its connections to Murray Street and the Woolworths/Big W precinct.  Phoenix Plaza, Finniss Street, 14-20 Reid Street and TAFE/Fasta Pasta car park signing to improve driver awareness of the car parks and wayfinding signage to improve pedestrian connectivity to and from Murray Street.  Wayfinding signage to and from Phoenix Plaza car park and Murray Street.

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6. Cark Parking Management

6.1 Rationale

Actual or perceived increases in the availability of parking can be achieved through more effective management and design of existing car parking provision. Typically, this would structure time restrictions to encourage greater use of lower occupancy car parks for long stay parking and ensure that the most popular locations are available for high turnover demand.

Considering the existing utilisation (occupancy and turnover) and parking restrictions leads to consideration of the following;

6.2 Car Parking Design

There are a number of car parks that are constrained in space and provide an inefficient layout as a result. Many of these are small car parks relate to a specific ownership or use and are adjacent to a number of similar smaller car parks.

To assist with increasing the parking supply and also the design and layout of car parks, the Council should seek to consolidate small adjacent car parks in to larger more efficient car pars where adjoining land owners and design constraints (levels and grades) permit. High Street in particular has potential for car park consolidation. Opportunities for decked car parking to work with level differences may also be feasible in some locations.

6.3 Parking Restrictions

The implementation of parking restrictions is used to ensure that parking is provided in the most appropriate format and location to support the adjoining land uses and reflect the nature of the parking demand. Parking restrictions can be used to:

 Ensure short term parking in “premium” (i.e. near the door to shops, closest to Murray Street etc.) parking spaces has a high turnover  Encourage long term parking (e.g. staff or long stay visitors) a short walk away, not in premium customer/visitor spaces and is considered for car parks with low use or that are further from the primary town centre destinations.  Make better use of premium car parks as the most convenient parking spaces will turn over more frequently.  Improve the effectiveness of car parks and for better integration with the town centre car park supply through overall management by Council under the Private Parking Areas Act, particularly in relation to time zones.

On the above basis, the following parking management recommendations have been identified:

 Seek to agree with Fabcot/Woolworths short term (maximum 2 hour with potentially some parking for shorter periods) parking in the surface car park along Commercial Lane and an agreement for Council to manage the parking restriction. This will ensure that it supports the typical duration of stay for customers to the surrounding businesses, including Woolworths/Big W;  Review the operation of the 2 hour parking limits on Murray Street and consider whether implementation of 1 hour parking limits, or even shorter periods for

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specific locations, would ensure optimum turnover to support the main street businesses;  Covert the on-street parking on Calton Street outside Phoenix Plaza to 2 hour time limited parking; and  Develop a parking management and enforcement strategy, including agreement with private car park owners where they are amenable to ensure that the short term parking limits are appropriately enforced to support the key town centre functions.

The implementation of wider agreements with private parking owners would be likely to create a clear demand for all day parking contained to specific locations. This would enable further consideration of paid parking to be investigated in the future, providing a revenue to Council to support the ongoing management and maintenance car parks rather than relying solely on the car parking fund. With a significant upgrade, the Finniss Street car park would present a potential location for paid all day parking. Partnering opportunities with private sector car park operators could also be considered, both for the Finniss Street car park and the future management of other car parks.

It is considered that long stay car parks could be set up for paid parking for a small fee (likely $2- $4), to accommodate all day parkers. The paid parking could be extended beyond Finniss Street to locations such as Reid Street. However, unless there was a significant increase in overall parking demand, paid parking in Reid Street may not be attractive to drivers. Car parks further from the town centre may be better retained as free all day parking as drivers would have the choice to pay for the convenience of Finniss Street or accept the longer walk from Reid Street.

6.4 Wayfinding and signage

There are a number of options for the provision of vehicle and pedestrian signage as well as the provision of parking maps to assist with navigation to and from car parks. Maps can be web or app based, downloadable and printable, printed and available through a VIC or similar and provided on site.

Vehicle based signage to direct vehicles to off street car parking areas (particularly existing poorly used car parks) should be clear and visible from Murray Street and other key approaches to Gawler where drivers make decisions on route choice to access car parks. This signage could indicate the volume of parking and whether it is short stay or long stay. Figure 7.1 shows an example used in Highgate in Unley, directing drivers to rear parking and advising of the number of spaces.

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Figure 6.1: Parking Signage in Highgate, City of Unley

Wayfinding signage for pedestrians is also key to assist pedestrians to easily access Murray Street and other Town Centre destinations. If people have difficulty finding their way from a car park to one of their destinations, they will likely be discouraged from using that car park in the future. Figure 6.2 shows pedestrian wayfinding examples from the Australian Standard, whilst Figure 7.3 shows custom designed wayfinding used in the Adelaide Parklands.

Figure 6.2: Australian Standard Pedestrian Figure 6.3: Adelaide Parklands Wayfinding Wayfinding Signs signage

In the longer term the availability of parking in each car park could be considered through the use of electronic variable message sign systems as shown in Figure 7.4

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(Melbourne example from Austroads TM guide Part 11) and Figure 7.5 (UK example). Discussion on the objectives and types of parking systems available is included in a commentary section in the Austroads parking guide.

Figure 6.4: Melbourne Variable Message Figure 6.5: UK Variable Message Parking Sign Parking Sign

Parking maps would also assist navigation through the Town Centre. This could be in the form of a web-based map and/or printable pdf map. Apps identifying car parks are also now widely available and are evolving in to areas such as smart parking where the app can identify vacant parking spaces. The provision of on-site maps within the town centre also assist orientation and navigation between car parks and town centre destinations.

All forms of maps can show information about the Town Centre, including supply of parking spaces, car park access locations (vehicle and pedestrian), onward walking routes and key destinations. A scale bar could also indicate the amount of time to walk in the Town Centre.

Figure 6.6 shows the web-based and printable Subiaco parking map.

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Figure 6.6: Subiaco Parking Map

6.5 Supporting upgrades

As well as upgrading the car parks and providing driver and pedestrian signage to and from the car parks, there is a need to ensure that the local facilities around the car parks encourage their use and that wider town centre permeability enables drives to explore beyond the immediate car park and environs. A number of the survey respondents noted a need to provide some improvements to walking access routes to and from car parks, with some indicating substantial improvements should be implemented. Some of the supporting upgrades have previously been identified and are included in the recommendations below.

 Upgrades to the footpaths and connections to and from Gawler Central Railway station along Murray Street;  Upgrades to the footpaths, kerb ramp crossings and street lighting along Finniss Street between Reid Street and Murray Street. In the longer term a whole of street upgrade with wider footpaths, public realm areas and reduced roadway areas may be feasible, particularly between the car park and Murray Street;  Upgrades to the footpaths, crossovers and street lighting along Tod Street between Reid Street and Murray Street;  Upgrades to the footpaths along the eastern side of Commercial Lane, including enhancements to the public realm area outside Gawler Arcade;  Continue to investigate options for an upgrade to Walker Place, with reduced or removed parking and dedicated public realm areas, enhancing the route from Whitelaw Terrace parking to Murray Street;  Improve the pedestrian lighting along the west side of Whitelaw Terrace and Julian Terrace;

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 Upgrade or install footpaths along High Street between Lyndoch Road and Phoenix Plaza, on both sides of the road where feasible, noting that many sections of the road are only 6.5m wide, whilst others currently without footpaths, are up to 8m wide. At least one of the footpaths should be fully DDA compliant throughout;  Seek to implement pedestrian crossing facilities on High Street to better link the TAFE car park across High Street and through to Murray Street. A wombat crossing is considered the most beneficial and may have a current warrant or would be likely to demonstrate the warrant if implemented;  Upgrade the footpaths and kerb ramps on Calton Street between Murray Street and High Street (east side);  Upgrade, or work with adjoining businesses to upgrade or implement intermediate pedestrian connections to Murray Street from High Street, Commercial Lane and Whitelaw Terrace, noting the following specific locations, some of which may facilitate activation opportunities:

 through the High Street car park and existing arcade link;  adjacent to the Reject Shop;  Thorupps Lane walkway from Phoenix Plaza to Murray Street;  Through Gawler Arcade from Murray Street to Commercial Street, connecting to improved public realm on the Commercial Street frontage;  Reid Street to Jacob Lane and Murray Street; and  Walker Place.

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7. Alternative Travel Options

7.1 Introduction

One opportunity to address car parking demand is the improvement of alternative travel options. Improving the levels of use of alternative travel modes, primarily walking, cycling and public transport, can help to manage car parking demand. Whilst not all trips are practical by alternative travel modes for all residents due to age, health, topography, distance, type of shopping being done (i.e. weekly shop versus milk and bread shop) etc., increasing the proportion of walking, cycling and public transport trips can provide an important contribution to community health and fitness as well as improving the amenity and vitality of the area and perceptions of safety and security.

As part of the car parking strategy, future strategies that would assist in reducing car dependence within the town centre have been identified. These strategies are intended to supplement the town centre car parking, seeking to achieve the following objectives:

 Providing a highly walkable main street and town centre environment that encourages activity and permeability and reduces the number of vehicles moving between car parks;  Enabling residents of Gawler to be able to safely and conveniently walk and cycle to the town centre when suited to the nature of their trip;  Providing convenient, safe and secure bicycle parking; and  Improve access and facilities for public transport, by bus and train.

7.2 Walking and Cycling

Due to the size and layout of Gawler, there are a number of residential areas that lie within a 10- 15 minute walk (up to 1 kilometre catchment) from the town centre. Almost all residential areas of Gawler are within a 10-15 minute bicycle ride (up to 3 kilometre catchment) of the town centre, although some localised topography, particularly east of the town, may make some cycling routes longer or less practical as routes for utility/transport cycling.

The Town of Gawler Strategic Walking and Cycling Plan (2008) has a stated objective that “there is a culture of walking and cycling in the community, and pedestrians and cyclists are respected” and that “there is a safe, practical convenient and connected network of on-road and off-road walking and cycling routes that caters for all categories of pedestrians and cyclists.”

Improvements to walking and cycling facilities and routes will not only assist local residents walking to and from the town centre, but will assist shoppers walking (or cycling) between different shops and to and from their parked vehicles. Improved kerb ramps, footpath widths, crossing locations, signage and street lighting would all be expected to make walking and cycling safer and easier for local shoppers regardless of how they travel to Gawler.

The Walking and Cycling Plan identified that many footpaths required significant maintenance or renewal and that some new sections of footpath were required. Many of these poor or missing footpaths that were identified provide walking links in the Town Centre study area and are near key car parking areas. It is acknowledged that Council has made significant progress in implementing actions from the Walking and Cycling Plan, with many recent footpath upgrades and implementation evident. A review of the ongoing actions from the Walking and Cycling Plan should be considered to identify if there are locations where

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upgrades should be prioritised to support town centre permeability and wider walking accessibility to the town centre.

Many of the current cycling paths and routes do not provide fully integrated routes to the town centre. Figure 8.1 shows the current cycling network advertised for Gawler which shows good connections to the edge of the town centre and around the town, but no designated connections in to the town centre.

Figure 7.1: Current Gawler Cycling Network

The provision of identified and connecting routes in to and through the town centre should be a priority to facilitate an increase in the opportunity for cycling to Gawler town centre.

There is also currently limited bicycle parking within the town centre and providing well located bicycle parking for short term and long term (all-day) storage will also be key to increasing the cycling opportunities in Gawler. It is considered that the provision of bicycle parking would be supported as a legitimate use of the car parking fund, particularly if it was integrated as part of a wider parking upgrade.

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7.3 Public Transport

Gawler Town Centre is serviced by three circuit buses – the Gawler East Circuit, Gawler South Circuit and the Hewett Circuit. The current service however has a number of limitations that clearly limit its appeal for travelling to the town centre as evidenced by very poor patronage levels.

 Service routes are not consistent, with route variations and continuation services changing at different times of the day;  Many areas of Gawler are well outside the recommended walking distance to a bus stop/bus service, reducing the potential patronage catchment;  Service timings vary during the day, particularly in the peak hours with irregular frequencies;  Service timings are limited with approximately 30 minute frequency peak hour services and 60 minute frequencies during the rest of the day; and  The last bus at several of the stops is as early as 6.30pm, limiting connections from the train.

The current local bus service operation is therefore unlikely to achieve much patronage and will not be attractive as an alternative for those that have a car available. The proposed growth areas in and around Gawler should be used as an opportunity to review and restructure the bus services for Gawler, building on the potential new demand and developing simple and clear routes to and from the town centre and transport interchanges at the two main railway stations (Gawler and Gawler Central). Opportunities for local branding of the routes could also be considered.

Gawler Central Railway Station is located at the northern edge of the town centre. Not all trains operate to Gawler Central station which is better located for town centre access than Gawler station. Gawler Central Railway Station is located in close proximity to Gawler Central shopping centre and Coles, although there is poor pedestrian access to and from the train station through the car park or via Murray Street to access the shopping centre. Apart from a short period in the peak hour, the current service operates half hourly in the daytime and hourly after 8.30pm.

In order to improve the attractiveness of public transport as a means of travelling to Gawler, Council will need to advocate strongly to DPTI for upgrades to services and stops/stations, seeking to develop service patterns that are likely to increase demand but remain within what is expected to be a limited operating budget. The proposed electrification of the rail line to Gawler could be expected to attract some new passengers, with modern rolling stock and improved journey times, although this would need to be complemented with increased service frequencies to maximise the patronage opportunities.

7.4 Actions and Recommendations

i Improve footpath conditions and pedestrian provisions as identified in section 6.4 above and the Town of Gawler Strategic Walking and Cycling Plan; ii Install (or work with private land owners to install) bike parking at key locations (e.g. adjacent shopping centres) within the town centre, with clear routes and signage to these locations; iii Improve cycling routes into and in the Town Centre as identified in the Strategic Walking and Cycling Plan; iv Review existing bus stop locations within the town centre for provision of seating, shelter and information (timetables);

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v Review and seek to improve walking route connectivity to/from Gawler Central Train Station and the Town Centre and Murray Street; vi Advocate to DPTI for regular increases in train service frequency to Gawler Central railway station and implementation of the proposed electrification of the line; and vii Work with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to improve the bus service operations in Gawler to provide:

 A simplified network with clear and consistent routes and service numbers and opportunities to increase the catchments of services  Regular service patterns at the same time each hour throughout the day  Improved frequencies, increasing further as demand increases  Opportunities for local branding to raise awareness and promotion of the services.

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8. Summary and Recommendations

8.1 Summary

The analysis presented in this report can be summarised as follows:

 Average car park occupancy levels in Gawler on a weekday and weekend are around 50% across all car parks surveyed. However, a small number of the car parks close to the main destinations display occupancy levels close to or at capacity.  The existing levels of parking use generally corresponded with the quality assessment of the car park, with car parks assessed as average to very poor in the quality categories considered, showing lower occupancy than car parks that were assessed as average, to very good in the quality categories.  The perception of ease of finding a car parking space varied amongst the community survey respondents, particularly where respondents desire a car parking space at the front door of the shop they are visiting.  Although the parking supply exceeds the existing parking demand, the lineal nature of Gawler Town Centre, concentration of demand at certain points and the quality and access of some parking areas results in localised parking pressure.  Although parking demand from future development can theoretically be accommodated within the existing parking supply, this is likely to exacerbate the pressure in the most popular locations and therefore increases in parking or improvements to existing parking in these locations will still be required. Council should still pursue appropriate car parking rates for new developments to ensure there remains sufficient car parking provision in the popular areas.  Development Plan parking rates have been reviewed against the widely accepted ‘Parking Spaces for Urban Places: Car Parking Study’ prepared by Aurecon in 2013 for City of Port Adelaide Enfield. It is recommended that the Parking Spaces for Urban Spaces should generally be adopted within the Development Plan. Adopting the use of the above and appropriate discounts for town centre developments on their individual merits will enable Council to support the reuse of buildings within the main street and town centre without compromising the overall transport access to the town centre.  The Principles of Development Control (PDCs) that relate to car parking within the Town Centre Historic (Conservation) Zone are considered to provide sufficient flexibility to enable appropriate discounting to be applied to arrive at an agreed level of car parking provision, although improved references to the need for safe and convenient pedestrian access would support the town centre and car park connectivity.  It is considered that the advice provided in the divestment strategy report remains valid and appropriate in the context of the town centre car parking strategy. All of the car parks continue to contribute to the town centre, although some upgrades have been identified.  It is evident from both the contributions received and the initiatives funded that the car parking fund has provided a beneficial tool for Council to draw on to enhance the existing parking provision within Gawler town centre. The current cost of at-grade provision is broadly comparable to the town centre contribution and slightly above the Gawler South contribution, resulting in the car parking fund operating as a development incentive and not a penalty.

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 There are a number of options for improving car parking in the town centre to which the car parking fund could contribute including improving the design, layout, amenity and operation of existing low utilisation public car parks, improving pedestrian routes to and from car parking areas, changes to time restrictions, installation of directional and information signage to car parks for drivers and pedestrians and installation of town centre bicycle parking at key locations. Finniss Street and the Tod Street car parks would benefit from general upgrades which signage would assist in distributing parking demand around the car parks.  There are a number of car parks that are constrained in space and consolidation of these small adjacent car parks in to larger more efficient car pars where adjoining land owners and design constraints permit could enable increased town centre parking. High Street in particular has potential for car park consolidation. Opportunities for decked car parking to work with level differences may also be feasible in some locations.  The current parking restrictions may not be achieving the optimum outcomes for short term, high turnover parking in “premium” parking spaces and encouraging long term parking to take place in more appropriate locations, away from premium customer/visitor spaces. The effectiveness of car parks and better integration with the town centre car park supply could be achieved through overall management by Council under the Private Parking Areas Act. A number of options have been identified to improve parking management and information on parking through maps and signage.  As well as standard and operation of the car parks, local facilities around the car parks need to be suitable to encourage use of the car park and the wider town centre. A number of the survey respondents noted a need to provide some improvements to walking access routes to and from car parks, and upgrades to a number of footpaths, pedestrian connections and crossings and town centre amenity have been identified.  Improvements to alternative travel options, primarily walking, cycling and public transport, can help to manage car parking demand, with some trips to the town centre potentially capable of being made other than by car. Improvements to the pedestrian and bicycle access across Gawler are being implemented through Walking and Cycling plans whilst the planned growth in and around Gawler provides an opportunity for public transport changes that could improve access to the town centre.

8.2 Recommendations

The following are the key recommendations for this report.

 Council continues to seek appropriate town centre car parking associated with new developments in the core town centre where is feasible. Opportunities to integrate new parking with existing car parks should be encouraged.  Council updates the Development Plan parking rates in line with Parking Spaces for Urban Places rates and the identified discounts to support the reuse of buildings within the main street and town centre without compromising the overall transport access to the town centre. Additional discounts that can be shown to support the town centre and utilise existing spare car parking capacity should be considered on their individual merit.  It is recommended that the Development Plan makes further reference to the provision of safe and convenient pedestrian access into and within car parks for all references to ensure ease of pedestrian access for all car parks is improved.

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 The Council owned land use parcels that provide public car parking are recommended to be retained, although improvements have been identified for some of the car parks.  It is recommended that the Car Parking Fund be maintained and that appropriate contributions are sourced from developments when this can be mutually agreed at an appropriate level. A number of recommendations of future uses of the car parking fund monies have been identified.  Recommendations on parking management include changes to time restrictions for some on-street and off-street car parks and Council seeking to agree wider enforcement of parking limits through agreement with private car par owners.  To support the upgrades to car parks, improved driver and pedestrian signage is recommended as well as improved walking access routes to and from car parks and general amenity upgrades within the town centre.  Wider improvement of footpath conditions and pedestrian provisions as specified in the Walking and Cycling plan and upgrades to public transport are recommended to provide more viable alternatives to car travel for access to Gawler town centre.

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Council Sheet Ref (if Location / Address Type Capacity applicable) 86 36 Adelaide Road - Car park access via Sixth Street Private 19 87 40 Adelaide Road Private 39 13 Eleventh Street Public 55 81 27 Adelaide Road - Car park access via Sixth Street // Headstart Private 11 25 Adelaide Road - Car park access via Eleventh Street // Adelaide Road 80 Private 12 Clinic 79 23 Adelaide Road Private 10 78 21 Adelaide Road // Chemplus Private 16 77 17 Adelaide Road // KFC Private 21 91 On Street Parking Adelaide Road - West Side On St 43 92 On Street Parking Adelaide Road - East Side On St 45 43 1 Calton Road // Phoenix Plaza Private 284 20 Cnr of Lyndoch Road and High St // Tafe/Fasta Pasta Public 210 45 Jacob Street // Woolworths, Big W precinct Private 372 132-144 Murray St - Access via Finniss St & Commercial Ln // Heart N 64 Soul Hair Solutions, EB Games, Hudsons Coffee, Beyond Bank, Anytime Private 25 Fitness, Telstra Shop, 17 Finniss Street // Multi Level Car Park Public 307 63 Gawler Central Private 299 2 Railway Station Public 75 7 Cowan Street - Light Square On St 6 8 Cowan Street - Light Square On St 11 15 Corner Finniss & Reid Street Public 40 97 14-20 Reid Street // Reid Street Car Park Public 39 44 Jacob Street // Gawler Arms Hotel Private 40 106 3-5 Tod Street Public 18 107 Curves Car park Private 54 109 2 Tod Street Public 62 Tod Street - On Street Parking from Murray St until end of zone - South 111 On St 7 Side 134 On Street parking on both sides of Whitelaw Terrace On St 41 119 Walker Place - On Street parking on both sides of Walker Place On St 17 46 Julian Tce - Walker Place to Bridge Street - West Side On St 107 47 Julian Tce - Walker Place to Bridge Street - East Side On St 23 47 Julian Tce - Bridge Street to Murray Street - Both Sides On St 36 61 Railway Tce Gawler West (Gravel Car Park Adjacent Railway) Public 42 49 2 Lyndoch Road // Information Centre Public 26 22 Rear of 145/139/137 Murray Street Public 18 Rear of 133 Murray Street - Commonwealth Bank // Commonwealth 23 Private 10 Bank 24 Rear of 131 Murray Street - Cash Converters // Cash Converters Private 11 25 Rear of 115/113 Murray Street Private 5 26 Rear of 111 Murray Street Private 2 27 Rear of 109 Murray Street // Prince Albert Hotel Private 14 Rear of 108/98/95 Murray Street // Taste on Main, Reject Shop, Dave 28 Private 26 the Barber, Phil Hoffman Travel 29 Rear of 93 Murray Street - ANZ Bank // ANZ Bank Private 10 30 Town of Gawler Private 2

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31 Rear of 81 Murray Street // Golden Fleece, Westpac, Cibo Private 67 32 Rear of 75 Murray Street Private 19 3 Calton Road - Infront of Phoneix Plaza On St 8 Rear of 67-65 Murray Street // Gawler Bakery, Mortgage Choice, Java 34 Private 6 Hut, Cartridge World

35 Rear of 63 Murray Street // Currently Vacant - Super Elliots Building Private 6 Rear of 55-41 Murray Street // Aspire Homes, AWL, Silk & Lace 36 Lingerie, Betta Electrical, Gawler Pizza House, Ezy Wash & Dry Private 12 Laundromat 67 39 Murray Street - Access via Thorupps Lane Private 4 38 Rear of 37 Murray Street // Elders Real Estate Private 10 39 Rear of 33 Murray Street // Bank SA Private 24 41 Rear of 21 Murray Street // Connects with Café Nova Carpark Private 12 72 19 Murray Street // Café Nova & The Southern Hotel Private 68 On Street Parking Murray Street both sides Bridge Street to Bridge On St 31 Street 93 On Street Parking Murray Street - West Side On St 48 94 On Street Parking Murray Street - East Side On St 47

PUBLIC 11 892 PRIVATE 31 1510 ON ST 14 470 TOTAL 56 2872

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Land Use Existing Development Plan Parking Spaces for Urban Places Rate Comment / Rate Recommendation

1 space per 100m² plus 2 1 space per 100sq.m PLUS 2 spaces Change to permit discount in Auction Depot spaces 10 % allowable discount town centre Retain Development Plan Bank 6 spaces per 100m² n/a rate and permit discount in town centre Retain Development Plan Assess on needs basis Call Centre 8 spaces per 100sq.m rate and permit discount in (employee based) town centre Update Development Plan to Hardware and other 3 spaces per 100sq.m Parking Spaces rate and 4 spaces per 100m² Retail Showrooms 40 % allowable discount permit discount in town centre 3 spaces per 100sq.m PLUS 1 space for each vehicle being serviced, repaired or fitted with accessories, Update Development Plan to Motor Repair Station 2 spaces per 100m² including vehicles waiting to be Parking Spaces rate repaired, fitted with accessories or collected by owners Retain Development Plan Motor Showroom 2 spaces per 100m² n/a rate Update Development Plan to 4 spaces per 100sq.m Parking Spaces rate and Office 4 spaces per 100m² 25 % allowable discount permit discount in the town centre 1 space per service bay 6 spaces per bay PLUS 50% of the Retain Development Plan Petrol Filling Station plus 5 spaces per 100m² calculated parking demand of any rate retail floor space ancillary land use Retain Development Plan Post Office 7 spaces per 100m² n/a rate and permit discount in town centre Update Development Plan to Retail Showroom (Bulky 3 spaces per 100sq.m Parking Spaces rate and 4 spaces per 100m² Goods) 40 % allowable discount permit discount in the town centre Update Development Plan to 4 spaces per 100sq.m Parking Spaces rate and Service Trade Premises 4 spaces per 100m² 50 % allowable discount permit maximum discount in the town centre NOT WITHIN A SHOPPING CENTRE: 7 spaces per 100sq.m Update Development Plan to 55 % allowable discount Parking Spaces rate and Shop 7 spaces per 100m² permit maximum discount in WITHIN A SHOPPING CENTRE: 6 town centre whether or not spaces per 100sq.m within a Shopping Centre 25 % allowable discount Used Car Lot/Vehicle Retain Development Plan 2 spaces per 100m² n/a Sales Yard rate Retain Development Plan Video Store 6 spaces per 100m² n/a rate and permit discount in town centre

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Land Use Existing Development Plan Parking Spaces for Urban Comment / Rate Places Rate Recommendation 1 per employee PLUS EITHER 0.25 spaces per child (drop- off/pick-up bays) OR An area Update Development Plan to wide traffic management Parking Spaces rate and Child Care 1 space per 4 children plan to accommodate the permit discount in the town drop-off / pick-up demand centre at 0.25 spaces per child 10% allowable discount Retain Development Plan Civic Administration Offices 4 spaces per 100m² n/a rate and permit discount in town centre Retain Development Plan Community Centre 10 spaces per 100m² 10 spaces per 100sq.m rate and permit discount in town centre PRIMARY SCHOOL: 1 per full (refer below) time equivalent employee PLUS EITHER 0.25 spaces per child (drop-off/pick-up bays) Education Institutions (long OR an area wide traffic term and short term) management plan to accommodate the drop-off / - Pre-school pick-up demand at 0.25 1 space per employee plus 1 spaces per child space per 2 children Retain Development Plan SECONDARY SCHOOL: 1 per rates and permit discount in full time equivalent - Primary school 1 space per employee plus 1 town centre and for Way2Go employee PLUS 0.1 per full Travel Plan initiatives space per 6 students time equivalent employee - Middle school for visitors (with a minimum 5 1 space per employee plus 1 spaces per premises) PLUS space per 12 students EITHER 0.16 per student OR - Secondary school an area wide traffic management plan to 1.2 spaces per employee accommodate the drop-off / plus 1 space per 20 students pick-up demand at 0.16 spaces per child 0.8 per student that is part of Update Development Plan to 0.6 space for full time the maximum number of Parking Spaces rate and Tertiary Institution employee plus 0.2 space for students on the site at any permit discount in the town part-time student time centre 60% allowable discount Update Development Plan to 4 spaces per 100sq.m Parking Spaces rate and Library 0.75 space per user 50% allowable discount permit discount in the town centre Update Development Plan to Parking Spaces rate and Meeting Hall 1 space per 3 seats 0.2 spaces per seat permit discount in the town centre Update Development Plan to 0.33 spaces per seat Parking Spaces rate and Place of Worship 1 space per 3 seats 25% allowable discount permit discount in the town centre

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Land Use Existing Development Parking Spaces for Urban Comment / Recommendation Plan Rate Places Rate Retain Development Plan rate and Amusement Machine Centre 7 spaces per 100m² 7 spaces per 100sq.m permit discount in town centre

10 spaces per bowling 10 spaces per bowling Bowling Club No change green green

85th percentile of 0.33 spaces per seat Update Development Plan to Parking Cinema Complex projected attendance Spaces rate and permit discount in the level 25% allowable discount town centre

85th percentile of 0.33 spaces per seat Update Development Plan to Parking Concert Hall/Theatre projected attendance Spaces rate and permit discount in the level 25% allowable discount town centre Retain Development Plan rate and Conference Facility 1 space per 3 seats Assess on needs basis permit discount in town centre Entertainment Complex Assess on needs basis Assess on needs basis No change

Exhibition Hall Assess on needs basis Assess on needs basis No change

Hotels & Taverns 1 space per 2m² - Public Bar 1 space per 6m² - Lounge or beer garden 1 space 3 seats 11 spaces per 100sq.m Retain Development Plan rate and - Dining room 1 space per 2 25% allowable discount permit discount in town centre - Gaming room machines - Accommodation 1 space per Room Update Development Plan to Parking Indoor 7 spaces per 100 sq.m Assess on needs basis Spaces rate and permit discount in the Recreation/Gymnasium 55% allowable discount town centre Night Clubs/Late Night Retain Development Plan rate and 1 space per 2.5 people Assess on needs basis Venues permit discount in town centre

Non-Residential Club Assess on needs basis Assess on needs basis No change

0.4 spaces per seat Retain Development Plan rate and Restaurant (traditional) 1 space per 3 seats 25% allowable discount permit discount in town centre 1 - 12 spaces per 100m² Restaurant (fast food/family) 2 - greater of 1 space 1 - without dine-in and drive per 5 seats (internal 0.55 spaces per seat through facilities and external seating) PLUS 12 vehicle queuing or 1 space per 2 seats area if a drive through Retain Development Plan rate and 2 - with dine-in facilities but (internal seating) permit discounts in town centre no drive through 35% allowable discount 3 - greater of 1 space (to spaces per seat) 3 - with dine-in and drive per 3 seats (internal through facilities[1] and external seating) or 1 space per 2 seats (internal seating) 4 spaces per court Retain Development Plan rate and Squash/Tennis Courts 4 spaces per court 25% allowable discount permit discount in town centre

8 spaces per 100sq.m Update Development Plan to Parking TAB Facility 9.5 spaces per 100m² Spaces rate and permit discount in the 15% allowable discount town centre [1] A car queuing area for a maximum of 12 cars is also required. There should be at least 4 spaces adjoining the ordering point for waiting purposes.

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Item 7.3 – Management of Unsealed Roads Policy

ATTACHMENT 1 Policy 7.5 Management of Unsealed Roads

ATTACHMENT 2 Pavement Investigation Report

ATTACHMENT 3 Prioritisation Matrix of Unsealed Urban Roads

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Attachment 1 TOWN OF GAWLER POLICY

Policy Number: 7.5

Policy Name: Management of Unsealed Roads

Classification: Public – Council Policy

Adopted:

Frequency of Review: Biennial

Last Review: April 2017

Next Review Due: April 2019

Responsible Officer(s): Manager Infrastructure & Engineering Services

Policy and Code of CC10/2601 Practice Manual File Ref:

Council File Reference: CR15/5402

Legislation Authority: Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991

Related Policies and 10.1 Asset Management Codes:

Related Procedures: N/A

1. BACKGROUND / INTRODUCTION

1.1 The purpose of this Policy is to set guidelines for the management of unsealed roads throughout Town of Gawler.

2. POLICY OBJECTIVES

This Policy seeks to:

2.1 Provide for efficient movement of people and goods throughout the Council area according to social and economic needs by:

2.1.1 Specifying guidelines for assessing the priority of requests to upgrade suitable unsealed roads to bituminous sealed roads; and

2.2 Plan, provide, maintain and renew assets so that they continue to meet the service delivery needs of the public within the context of providing best value to the community by:

2.2.1 Specifying principles for the treatment of unsealed low volume roads; and

2.2.2 Programming the bituminous sealing of unsealed urban roads.

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3. TREATMENT OF UNSEALED ROADS

3.1 As bituminous sealing of low volume roads is not sustainable and provides minor benefit to the wider community, efforts shall be focused toward stabilisation of unbound surfaces to address concerns relating to dust incursions and road safety issues associated with inappropriate driver behaviour.

3.2 Through investigation findings the use of Recycled Asphalt Products (RAP) has demonstrating viability and proven to have far better resistance to ravelling and dust than available untreated and treated conventional quarry materials. All future re-sheeting of unsealed low volume roads shall be done so utilising this material until such time as a more economical and effective product becomes available.

3.3 Transitional zones at intersections of sealed and unsealed roads shall be progressively sealed to improve road safety and minimise surface defects within the braking and accelerating zone subject to annual budgetary considerations.

4. SEALING OF UNSEALED RURAL ROADS

4.1 Whilst sealed roads are more costly over the life of the pavement, it is still common for road authorities to progressively upgrade rural roads as traffic volumes increase over time in a planned manner.

4.2 It is important that these roads are designed and maintained to levels comparable with expected traffic volumes and the importance of the road in hierarchy to minimise financial risks associated with whole of life costs.

4.3 Traffic volumes, strategic significance, geometric design and road safety shall be the focus of consideration when assessing the requirement to seal an unsealed rural road.

4.4 To adequately manage progressive sealing of rural roads, customer requests will be initially measured to confirm whether or not the subject road can demonstrate a traffic volume in excess of 150 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) prior to being considered for further evaluation. Roads that meet this initial condition will then be analysed against the evaluation criteria detailed within Table 1 where a score in excess of 275 points is required to qualify for bituminous sealing. Eligible roads will then be considered within the Annual Road Reseal Program subject to annual budgetary considerations.

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Table 1 – Evaluation criteria for justification to seal rural roads

Criteria Points Weighting Traffic Add 1 point per vehicle. 1 Volumes (i.e. 150 AADT = 150 points) Additional 1 point for every commercial vehicle to a maximum of 20%. Additional 10 points if the road is a school bus route. Strategic Nil 0 – (No Through Roads < 5ha) 10 Significance Low 2 – (No Through Roads > 5ha) Med 4 – (Local Roads) High 6 – (Collector Roads) Geometric 0 - Pavement Width < 6.0m 5 design and 6 - Poor horizontal, vertical safety features alignment and > 6.0m width. of the 8 - Good horizontal, vertical unsealed road alignment and > 6.0m width.

5. SEALING OF UNSEALED URBAN ROADS

5.1 The treatment of urban roads requires added consideration as more factors influence the necessity for a bituminous seal. Often these spaces provide primary or secondary vehicle access to properties, pedestrian paths, cycling routes and utility corridors including the provision for management of stormwater drainage. Therefore the remaining unsealed urban roads are programmed for progressive sealing on an annual basis to improve public safety, access and amenity.

5.2 The prioritisation of sealing urban roads was developed based on the following evaluation criteria and is subject to annual budgetary considerations.

Table 2 – Evaluation criteria for prioritisation of sealing urban roads

Criteria Points Property Access Add 75 points per allotment with primary access. Add 5 points per adjoining allotments. Serviceability 10 points per intersecting road or lane. 50 points if defined as a local road. Ease of access 5 points per metre width.

6. UNFORMED ROADS

6.1 There are road reserves across the Town where the roadway has not been formed to provide safe, effective or efficient use by vehicles. At the discretion of the Council, where there is no economic justification to construct a roadway, the unformed road reserve shall remain in its current state and be maintained in accordance with existing operational procedures.

7. SURPLUS ROAD RESERVES

7.1 If there is no current or perceived future need or justification for any road, the Council shall consider divesting the road through the Roads Opening and Closing Act. These will be assessed respectively on a case by case basis.

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8. REVIEW AND EVALUATION

The effectiveness of this Policy will be reviewed on a biennial basis.

The Chief Executive Officer will report to Council on the outcome of the evaluation and if relevant make recommendations for amendments, alteration or substitution of a new Policy.

The Policy will not be altered or substituted so as to affect a process already commenced.

The Policy will be reviewed after each general election of Council.

9. FURTHER INFORMATION

Further information about this Policy can be obtained by:-

Telephone: 8522 9211 Fax: 8522 9212 Email: [email protected] Appointment: Town Hall, 89 – 91 Murray Street, Gawler Letter: PO Box 130, Gawler SA 5118

10. AVAILABILITY OF POLICY

The Policy is available for inspection during ordinary business hours at the Council principal office, Gawler Town Hall or Library Council Offices, 89 – 91 Murray Street, Gawler or is available on the Council website at www.gawler.sa.gov.au.

A copy of this Policy will be provided to interested parties upon request, for a fee as contained in the Register of Fees and Charges.

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Pavement Investigation Report

For: Review of Unsealed Road Treatments

Controlled Document: PR 6500516 Prepared by: Authorised by: Version A/01-2016 BB Civil Consulting B .Burman Document Prepared for: Content: Date Town of Gawler Pavement Rehabilitation Report 2nd May 2016

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Contents Introduction ...... 3 Traffic Loading ...... 3 Pavement Configuration ...... 3 Available Materials ...... 4 Concretionary Materials ...... 4 Quarry Materials and Bound Materials ...... 4 RAP ...... 4 Current Performance ...... 6 Concretionary Pavement Materials ...... 6 Alternative Binders ...... 7 Conclusion ...... 7 Materials Test Results ...... 8

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Introduction This report is a review of treatments available to the Town of Gawler for the treatment of unsealed roads within the network.

Council have adopted the use of Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) for the re-sheeting of unsealed roads for the past few years. This practice has also been adopted by other local government authorities and has proven successful in providing a more durable wearing surface producing less fugitive dust than conventional quarry materials.

Typically unsealed roads are provided as the first level of pavement/network development where the cost of a sealed road pavement is prohibitive within the scope of limited road maintenance and construction budgets.

Traffic Loading Traffic for these roads is typically less than 200 vehicles per day with five classes of roads ( Austroads U1 with >200vpd – U5 with <10vpd).

The depth of pavement varies according to the traffic volume (higher traffic – more thickness) and subgrade soil strength, but may also consider quality of pavement materials. Materials quality is also a function of availability (pit/quarry sources) and is locally sourced.

Pavement Configuration The typical pavement configuration for an unsealed pavement is one to three layers, consisting of a subbase, base and wearing course. A two layer pavement is shown below and is mostly adopted.

Typically the unbound base and subbase materials can have lower plasticity than the wearing surface which must have some binding component to resist ravelling and wear. For unbound wearing surfaces, the binding component for natural materials is usually clay. There are limits on the plasticity of natural gravels as too much clay can also lead to an unstable surface and more dust.

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Available Materials

Concretionary Materials The use of limestone (calcrete rubble) is a preferred material in South Australia as the calcareous nature of the material leads to concretionary behaviour where the material binds together when wetted during compaction.

It is advised that unfortunately, Council does not have access to local sources of limestone rubble. Other concretionary materials may be adopted, such as ferruginous gravels (laterite, silcrete), but again Council does not appear to have access to these types of materials.

Quarry Materials and Bound Materials The use of quarry materials has proven to be unsuccessful as the typical lower plasticity of these readily available materials leads to ravelling and excess fugitive dust, as well as other issues such as corrugations leading to unacceptable roughness and deterioration of rideability.

Such materials require some further treatment to improve cohesion, reduce wear and reduce dust. The common treatments for these and other unbound materials have been the addition of some clay, chemical binders, cementitious binders, polymer binders and salts.

These treatments have typically required further addition of the granular material to redress the previous pavement wear/erosion, followed by treatment with the chosen binder. Further retreatment is a common feature with the polymer and soluble salt products with intervals recommended by the manufacturer from as low as 12 weeks up to 24 weeks and particularly following the wet season when dilution of the binder occurs.

Accordingly, these treatments have proven relatively expensive.

The unsealed pavements are designed to allow a higher deflection than a bituminous sealed pavement and are therefore typically thinner than the sealed pavement.

Therefore, cementitious binders are usually restricted to flyash which typically produces low compressive strengths, but which are still appropriate for roads.

RAP With the availability of RAP, Gawler and other councils have grasped the opportunity to purchase a pre-blended product which incorporates quality aggregates combined with bitumen. Asphalt aggregates are typically the best available with low silica content.

The material as aged asphalt which has been removed from existing asphalt surfaced roads. The asphalt is aged and is used by the asphalt industry to supplement the mix components used for the production of new asphalt.

Where the RAP contains excessive amounts of basecourse materials (>5%) particularly sandstone basecourse (containing silica which is incompatible with bitumen) or other materials not deemed suitable for inclusion in asphalt, then it is made available for sale as a re-sheeting materials for unsealed roads.

This product is then mixed in a 50:50 blend with unbound or recycled materials to form the product supplied. The supplier apparently advises that the unbound material is Class 2 quarry/recycled rubble. The blended product is a 20mm rubble (test result at end of report).

Gawler has used this product for the past few years with some success and in nearly every case with better resistance to ravelling and dust than new quarry materials.

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The success is derived from the binder (bitumen) content which enhances cohesion by binding materials components (coarse and fine aggregates) to provide a tight surface with improved resistance to wear and therefore limiting the production of fugitive dust.

Inspection of some roads within the Town of Gawler (ToG) indicates that wear and fugitive dust are substantially reduced using this material. The RAP used on Clifford Road was noted to have similar base quantities included as the material used nearby on Gordon Road. Dust is more prevalent on Clifford Road as the finer grained materials in the surface are being worn from the matrix with the passage of vehicles and accumulating along the shoulders. This material then becomes airborne with traffic until it is either washed from the surface by rain or blown off by wind. This dust was not evident at Gordon Road where the surface was noted to be coarser and the finer materials washed/blown to the edges and beyond the trafficked path. Clifford Road will also erode to this condition in time (1 – 2 years).

The pavement on Gordon Road is showing excessive wear along the outer edges with some areas of subgrade now exposed. These areas may have been placed thinner. No dust was evident when trafficked.

The initial appearance of the product on Clifford Road was that it did not contain much unbound material in the blend. Later inspection indicated that the blend is similar to that on Gordon Road.

As stated, the RAP is aged asphalt and is a mixture of low plasticity aggregates with bitumen. The bitumen content for asphalt is typically 4%-6% by mass. Bituminous treated bases, once common with the road building industry, were manufactured with 2%-4% bitumen and at the higher binder content performed very well under traffic with minimal dust and wear.

Some blending of RAP may be permitted and yet still would achieve similar performance. Theoretically 50% blend with quarry or recycled road base/subbase would be permitted and yet still achieve a bitumen binder content of 2% - 3%, providing the bitumen has adequate effectiveness. However, the binder in RAP is aged and, on average degraded, making it less affective as a binding medium (anecdotally nominal 60% effectiveness assumed). New bitumen is not added during the blending/manufacturing process. Therefore, the lower quality bitumen is theoretically less able to bind the RAP.

However, current performance infers that the 50:50 blend of RAP:unbound material is adequate. There is a possibility that some variation either way may be possible, and this may have been trialled, but reports were found of this.

It is appreciated, that variations will occur from one stockpile (or road) to another as material is planed, but intuitively the variation would need to be significantly different to impact performance.

Typically, the asphalt (and profiling) industry will choose the better materials with less road base inclusions for use in asphalt production and excavation processes are structured to ensure supply of the better materials for asphalt production.

The residual products from the planing process, with higher unbound material contents, are made available for use on unsealed roads. However, where bitumen proportions and quality are low, these products become unsuitable for use as unsealed road wearing surface layers as the aggregates have low plasticity and will ravel readily with excessive dust. They would still suitable for use in the lower base and subbase layers, beneath the wearing surface.

Due to the demand of the asphalt industry and with greater acceptance of high proportions of RAP in asphalt mixes, availability of this material for use as a wearing surface is likely to become

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restricted. Also, with increased demand, price increases are likely to occur, particularly where supply becomes restricted. This will need monitoring in future years.

Current Performance It is recognised that unbound low plasticity materials are not cheap and are mostly unsuitable for the wearing surface of unsealed roads. Their use should be restricted to the base and subbase layers, unless stabilised.

The exception is a concretionary product such as limestone which can bind to form a lower wear, dust free wearing surface. In this case a PM2 – PM3 quality wearing surface gives good performance.

The RAP product is providing good performance, but the pavement design requirements are not known, nor is it known if the pavements are providing value for money or the longevity sought.

From observed pavements, it appears that retreatment will be required within 5 years, but this may be a function of pavement thickness design.

A more detailed assessment, which includes more pavements using similar materials and which have provided service for longer periods, is necessary. The price is understood to be $18/tonne (nominally $5 - $7/m2 materials costs plus placing costs). Costs for alternative products has not been provided, but costs for raising (excluding crushing) suitable materials at other locations are likely to be cheaper.

RAP with no unbound materials included is unlikely to be available in large quantities in the future due to asphalt industry demand, but may still be sufficient to meet ToG needs.

RAP with some road base (>5%) is suitable, subject to the level/proportion of inclusion, which should be restricted to a maximum of 50%, unless additional binder is added, in which case, higher levels of unbound inclusion may be accepted but at higher cost for the additional bituminous treatment.

The current blend has been derived empirically and seems to be adequate. Choice of various other mix/blends would require further investigation.

The costs for placing these materials are considered to be a common cost between products and are excluded from the investigation.

Concretionary Pavement Materials There is considerable calcrete present over the northern Adelaide Plains in the vicinity of the Town of Gawler.

These materials are also suitable for this application, and it is considered appropriate to investigate this option further. The limestone pavements observed in recent years have ranged from adequate to very good, particularly where a more plastic wearing surface has been constructed.

The fact that the use of recycled materials is of benefit to Council is understood and is encouraged.

The use of locally sourced calcrete materials at lower cost has been considered by Town of Gawler in the past and it is considered that it should be revisited, particularly as many successful unsealed pavements have been constructed and are in service.

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Alternative Binders Stabilisation treatments are successful where the untreated material is of adequate quality. It is not possible to improve the untreated material by adding a binder.

Requirements for the untreated materials have improved in recent years as it is realised that stabilisation of poor quality materials (high plasticity, weak stone or excessive fines) is unlikely to provide pavement adequacy except in the lowest traffic situation, and only when the parent material is only marginally deficient.

Other binders to be used with conventional materials were considered, including polymeric binders. The cost of these products can be much more per square metre than untreated materials, which significantly reduces the benefits of using these products. Stabilisation requires the addition of suitable material, followed by the stabilisation and finishing process which alone can approach a cost of $10/m2.

The use of cement in these circumstances is inappropriate due to the higher deflections expected for these thinner pavements, leading to flexural cracking, in addition to the shrinkage cracking which normally occurs with cement bound materials. Flyash is better, but again, the quality of the base material must be suitable for the process to work.

Lime is only applicable to reduce the plasticity of the parent material and not suitable in itself as a binder for granular materials.

Bitumen stabilisation is, in effect, what the RAP is providing, together with the better quality materials and must currently be considered the better option.

Conclusion Considering the alternatives and the current availability of the RAP, this treatment currently provides the most suitable option. The current blend is suitable and investigation of alternative blends should be explored.

Alternative calcrete (concretionary) materials should also be sought to provide a contingency in case prices escalate to render the current practice unaffordable or supply becomes restricted due to demand within the asphalt industry or over use by local government.

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Materials Test Results As supplied by Town of Gawler

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UNSEALED URBAN GRAVEL ROADS Priority Assessment Cost Assessment

Primary Adjoining Road Ease of Preliminaries / Site Spray Seal Concrete Underground Linked Roads Asphalt (AC40) Kerbing Access Allotments Function Access TOTAL Contingencies Preparation (14/10) spoon drain Stormwater TOTAL Proposed Surface Annual Budget Road Name From To Suburb Name Function Trafficable Area (m2) PRIORITY COST Financial Year Length (m) Allocation 75x per 5x per 10x per linked 50x per local 5x per metre SCORE Rate ($/m2) Rate ($/m2) Rate ($/m) Rate ($/m) Rate ($/m) Rate ($/m) ESTIMATE (20XX/YY) 15% of subtotal allotment allotment road road width 5 18 8 147 188 275

GLENELG LANE Twelfth Street Fourteenth Street / Eighth Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 409 2045 225 150 40 0 25 440 $ 11,302.95 $ 10,225.00 $ 37,628.00 -$ -$ -$ $ 27,500.00 $ 86,655.95 $ 86,655.95 18/19 JERSEY STREET St Albans Road End EVANSTON PARK Local 49 318.5 225 25 10 50 33 343 $ 3,272.96 $ 1,592.50 $ 5,860.40 -$ $ 14,366.80 -$ -$ $ 25,092.66 WRIGHT STREET Howard Street Closure GAWLER Local 44 220 225 20 20 50 25 340 $ 2,707.32 $ 1,100.00 $ 4,048.00 -$ $ 12,900.80 -$ -$ $ 20,756.12 NEVILLE STREET St Albans Road End EVANSTON PARK Local 40 260 225 15 10 50 33 333 $ 2,671.80 $ 1,300.00 $ 4,784.00 -$ $ 11,728.00 -$ -$ $ 20,483.80 TURNER STREET Gully South Rudall St GAWLER EAST Local 100 400 225 15 10 50 20 320 $ 901.50 $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 4,010.00 -$ -$ -$ $ 6,911.50 $ 141,828.58 19/20 WEAVER DRIVE 50m North Bright Street WILLASTON Local 54 270 150 15 30 50 25 270 $ 3,322.62 $ 1,350.00 $ 4,968.00 -$ $ 15,832.80 -$ -$ $ 25,473.42 STATION LANE Thirteenth Street Seventeenth Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 109 708.5 150 55 20 0 33 258 $ 2,486.84 $ 3,542.50 $ 13,036.40 -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 19,065.74 PATERNOSTER ROAD Lot 100 End REID Local 70 455 150 10 10 50 33 253 $ 3,136.35 $ 2,275.00 $ 8,372.00 -$ $ 10,262.00 -$ -$ $ 24,045.35 HOUGHTON LANE Fifth Street Third Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 443 2436.5 0 180 30 0 28 238 $ 19,366.85 $ 12,182.50 $ 44,831.60 -$ -$ $ 41,642.00 $ 30,456.25 $ 148,479.20 $ 148,479.20 20/21 FORD LANE Fifth Street Fourth Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 68 306 150 40 10 0 23 223 $ 1,074.06 $ 1,530.00 $ - $ 5,630.40 -$ -$ -$ $ 8,234.46 $ 95,033.14 21/22 GOVERNMENT ROAD Dawkins Avenue North west end WILLASTON Local 309 2008.5 0 115 20 50 33 218 $ 11,321.57 $ 10,042.50 $ - $ 20,135.21 $ 45,299.40 -$ -$ $ 86,798.68 NEW LANE Fifth Street Third Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 404 2020 0 170 10 0 25 205 $ 15,422.70 $ 10,100.00 $ 37,168.00 -$ -$ -$ $ 55,550.00 $ 118,240.70 $ 118,240.70 22/23 MORGAN COURT Redbanks Road Bend WILLASTON Local 103 618 75 30 10 50 30 195 $ 2,169.18 $ 3,090.00 $ - $ 11,371.20 -$ -$ -$ $ 16,630.38 HOLMES STREET Jarvis Street UpTo No.12 WILLASTON Local 38 247 75 10 10 50 33 178 $ 2,538.21 $ 1,235.00 $ 4,544.80 -$ $ 11,141.60 -$ -$ $ 19,459.61 $ 106,225.04 23/24 BURROWS STREET Barber Street 60m South WILLASTON Local 69 414 75 10 10 50 30 175 $ 2,970.45 $ 2,070.00 $ 7,617.60 -$ $ 10,115.40 -$ -$ $ 22,773.45 ANNE LANE Third Street First Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 352 1760 0 135 10 0 25 170 $ 6,177.60 $ 8,800.00 $ 32,384.00 -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 47,361.60 WEAVER DRIVE Bright Street Panter Street WILLASTON Local 84 420 0 45 30 50 25 150 $ 5,168.52 $ 2,100.00 $ 7,728.00 -$ $ 24,628.80 -$ -$ $ 39,625.32 $ 98,341.56 24/25 THOMAS TERRACE Nixon Terrace Porter Street GAWLER Local 132 528 0 40 30 50 20 140 $ 7,658.64 $ 2,640.00 $ 9,715.20 -$ $ 38,702.40 -$ -$ $ 58,716.24 BECK LANE Treloar Street Paxton Street WILLASTON Laneway 158 790 0 80 20 0 25 125 $ 9,721.74 $ 3,950.00 $ 14,536.00 -$ $ 46,325.60 -$ -$ $ 74,533.34 EXPRESS LANE Eighteenth Street Twelfth Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 192 960 0 80 20 0 25 125 $ 3,369.60 $ 4,800.00 $ 17,664.00 -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 25,833.60 $ 140,480.78 25/26 TWENTYFOURTH STREET Twentysecond Street Twentyfirst Street GAWLER SOUTH Local 72 468 0 20 20 50 33 123 $ 5,232.24 $ 2,340.00 $ 8,611.20 -$ $ 21,110.40 $ 2,820.00 -$ $ 40,113.84 CROSS LANE Fifth Street Sixth Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 153 765 0 70 20 0 25 115 $ 6,999.75 $ 3,825.00 $ 14,076.00 -$ -$ $ 28,764.00 -$ $ 53,664.75 $ 74,789.10 26/27 COULES LANE Sixth Street Seventh Street GAWLER SOUTH Laneway 157 785 0 65 20 0 25 110 $ 2,755.35 $ 3,925.00 $ 14,444.00 -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 21,124.35 BENTLEY ROAD Alexander Avenue 206m North EVANSTON PARK Local 206 1339 150 30 10 50 33 0 $ 8,948.64 $ 6,695.00 $ 24,637.60 -$ -$ -$ $ 28,325.00 $ 68,606.24 BENTLEY ROAD Panorama Drive 160m North EVANSTON PARK Local 176 1144 0 40 20 50 33 0 $ 4,015.44 $ 5,720.00 $ 21,049.60 -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 30,785.04 $ 125,278.70 ON HOLD MURRAY ROAD 310M North WILLASTON Laneway 296 1924 75 170 10 0 33 0 $ 6,753.24 $ 9,620.00 $ - $ 35,401.60 -$ $ - -$ $ 25,887.42

TOTAL URBAN UNSEALED GRAVEL ROADS = 4287 23610 $ 1,135,353

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Item 7.4 – Cat By-Law

ATTACHMENT 1 Dog and Cat Management Board – A Guide to Preparing a Cat By-Law

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DOG AND CAT MANAGEMENT BOARD A GUIDE TO PREPARING A CAT BY-LAW

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DOG AND CAT MANAGEMENT BOARD A GUIDE TO PREPARING A CAT BY-LAW

Dog and Cat Management Board Government of South Australia GPO Box 1047 Adelaide SA 5001 Telephone: (08) 81244962 www.dogandcatboard.com.au

A Guide to Preparing a Cat By-law (2014) Dog and Cat Management Board Local Government Association of South Australia

Copies of this publication are available online: www.dogandcatboard.com.au

2014

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1. Introduction 04 2. Background 05 3. How should councils respond? 06 3.1 Examine local evidence 06 3.2 Understand the research 06 3.3 Prepare a management report 06 3.4 Engage the community 07 4. When to use a By-law? 08 5. Reviewing an existing By-law 09 6. Statutory procedures 10 7. Discussion guide on various options 11 8. Community engagement plan 17 9. Using the LGA By-law Guidelines 18 10. Outcomes 19

Appendix 20 Cat facts 20 Defining the cat population 20 References 22

Acknowledgements The Dog and Cat Management Board of South Australia would like to thank the Local Government Association and Star Solutions for their contribution to this publication.

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This guide is an adaption of the Local Government Association of South Australia’s (LGA) By-law Guidelines 20101. It has been developed by the Dog and Cat Management Board (the Board) with permission from the LGA.

This guide will assist councils to address cat management The content is intended as a guide only. related issues. The guide provides practical advice about legislative requirements policy considerations, Councils are required to seek legal advice community engagement and implementation. on proposed By-laws. This process will

The guide provides a summary of: be made easier, as the template By-law is • background information on the By-law-making powers based on the successful By-law used at of councils; Mitcham Council since 2011 and has been • key policy issues to be considered by councils in the approved by the LGA’s lawyers. exercise of their statutory powers to make a By-law for the management of cats; • procedural requirements for making council By-laws; • practical issues encountered by councils making By-laws; and • guidance and suggestions on various issues that may arise in relation to the making, review and administration of a cat By-law.

1 LGA By-law Guidelines 2010

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The popularity of cats is evidenced by Australia’s high cat owning population. In an increasingly busy, urbanized world cats can make ideal companions.

A key strategic priority of the Dog and Cat Management Of the 68 incorporated councils in Board (the Board) is to improve the management and care of owned and unowned cats. Well administered South Australia, at least a third currently By-laws are proven to reduce cat management issues, have some form of Cat By-law. improve cat welfare and help address community concerns. The Board welcomes an increase in both the Many councils in South Australia set limits of the number of councils using By-laws and the extent of number of cats a person may own and include provision matters addressed in them. The Board also strongly for nuisance clauses. Few councils require mandatory supports provisions for micro-chipping and desexing of identification or registration of cats. For effective cats (and dogs). enforcement of a Cat By-law, cats need to be identified with an owner.

Micro-chipping Cat By-laws can address: • Registration of cats; The Board supports mandatory micro-chipping of companion dogs and cats. Micro-chipping is the • Limits on the number of cats; most effective form of permanent identification • Identification by micro-chip or collar and tag; which imparts accountability on owners and • Desexing; breeders and assists the recovery of pets should they become lost or injured. The Board will • Curfews; continue to promote the use of micro-chips in • Confinement and/or control; and permanently identifying dogs and cats and the • Nuisance and wandering at large. importance of keeping details current in an accredited registry.

Desexing The Board supports the desexing of all companion dogs and cats. The Board has identified that desexing companion dogs reduces the incidences of aggression and wandering and that desexing companion cats leads to a reduced number of unwanted kittens and nuisance behaviour, such as spraying, vocalising and wandering. Desexed animals are better behaved which creates a strong bond between the animal and owner reducing the likelihood that pets will be relinquished to shelters. The additional benefits of desexing companion animals include increased longevity and a reduction in the prevalence of reproductive cancers. The Board recommends that all companion cats are desexed. The Board will continue to actively educate the community to increase the number of desexed dogs and cats in South Australia.

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3.1 Examine local evidence 3.2 Understand the research Whether a council has already taken significant steps As part of the fact-finding stage it is important to address cat impacts or is considering embarking on to understand how the various options available this for the first time, there will already be some local to council may impact on any identified problems. information available about the extent of the problem. Much more can be established through thoughtful The guide contains a discussion of the value of investigation and community consultation. various options for addressing cat related issues. It has been designed as a discussion guide which The management of cats is an issue which tends to can be distributed to the community at large, as generate strong and diverse opinions. During this well as used with key stakeholders in issue forums. fact-finding stage the objective should be to identify, Staff should be very familiar with the contents of and seek information from both the organised groups this discussion guide before proceeding. Board which represent for cats and the silent majority. staff can provide a wealth of research to assist.

Care should be taken to: • Keep an open mind; 3.3 Prepare a management report • Gauge the relative extent of concerns from Having collected a range of information, it is necessary various sectors of the community; and to determine whether the facts justify council • Not jump to solutions. intervention on some level. The best way to do this may be to write a report for the consideration of the council Consider the following actions: or the CEO and Senior Management. Provide a summary of the investigations undertaken, the • Survey Elected Members who may have strong extent of issues identified and propose the next steps. opinions of their own, but also will be aware of community attitudes; If the information collected so far suggests that there • Include specific questions in annual community surveys; may be justification for applying (additional) controls • Provide staff who take telephone calls from the public and resources to cat management, it will be necessary with a check sheet to record complaints and requests to provide a basic rationale as to how the matter may that refer to cats, including complaints not currently, be taken forward, including an outline of a community or only partially, addressed by council; engagement strategy and communication plan. • Engage with animal management staff to gain their insights; Management may also require some indication of the benefits and costs of pursuing the proposed program. • Ask customers who collect “cat cages” to provide details about the problem being addressed; • Use council’s website to seek feedback on cat related concerns; • Invite preliminary feedback through the local press; • Contact neighbouring councils, or those with a similar profile (e.g inner suburban, rural fringe), which may have comparative data; and • Contact Board staff for access to expert assistance, particularly data about cat admissions to animal shelters in your council area.

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3.4 Engage the community Strong community opinion is likely to emerge during the consultation phase. It is critical that this process be commenced early, with a clear plan about what is being sought.

The selection of techniques to use as part of the engagement strategy will depend on the issues being considered and the resources available to council. However, it is recommended that a ‘Discussion Guide’ is used as the basis of engagement with stakeholders.

Depending on council’s resources, engagement may range from: • Basic: An on-line or hardcopy survey on the content of the Discussion Guide; • Moderate: Open House sessions to capture feedback; or • Best Practice: A Discussion Forum (or Issue Forum), which brings stakeholders together to deliberate on the content of the Discussion Guide and develop common ground for dealing with cat-related issues. The Local Government Community Engagement Handbook2 contains descriptions of the techniques and guidelines for preparing discussion guides.

An Issue Forum is a technique based on the simple notion that people need to come together to reason, talk and deliberate about issues, interests and opportunities to help them determine a common public direction in decision making.

The Forum design helps people see that even the most complex issues can be approached, understood, deliberated on, and addressed by people who take the time and interest needed to consider a resolution of the issue.

Issue Forums provide a way for people of diverse views and experiences to seek a shared understanding of a problem and to search for common ground, leading to a democratic resolution. They encourage community ‘buy-in’ to the solutions proposed.

Council may also consider the value of establishing a Community Advisory Group, with appointed representatives, who can provide council with feedback on any options under serious consideration.

2 Local Government Community Engagement Handbook Revised Edition 2012, www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=27073

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Once you have substantial information Section 90 (1) – By-laws: about the principal ’cat issues’ which enables council’s to make By-laws for the control or affect your community and have made management of dogs or cats within its area: (a) limit the number of dogs or cats that may be kept on some assessment of the degree of any premises; support and opposition to addressing (b) fix periods during which dogs or cats must be them, (from both the community at effectively confined to premises occupied by a person large and the Elected Council) it is who is responsible for the control or entitled to the time to consider council’s response. possession of the dog or cat; (c) require dogs or cats to be identified in a specified The general approach in the Local Government Act manner or in specified circumstances; 1999 (LGA Act) is to restrict councils’ By-law making (d) require dogs or cats to be effectively controlled, powers to Local Government land and roads, with secured or confined in a specified manner or in problems on private land being dealt with under the specified circumstances; order-making provisions to be found in Part 2 of Chapter 12 of the LGA Act (sections 254-259). (e) make provision for a registration scheme for cats (including payment of a fee for registration) and In considering any proposal to make a By-law, councils encourage the desexing of cats; need to understand the extent of their legal powers. (f) exempt (conditionally or unconditionally) classes of Section 246 (1) of the LGA Act provides: persons or activities from the application of the By- laws or specified provisions of the by laws. “Subject to this or another Act, a council may make By- laws: Consequently, the DCM Act empowers councils to make (a) that are within the contemplation of this or another By-laws that apply to private land. Act; or Note that, if your proposed By-law includes a limit on (b) that relate to a matter in relation to which the making the number of cats a person may keep, this limit will not of By-laws is authorised by the regulations under this apply to a ‘kennel’ (usually called a cattery) that has a or another Act”. Development Authorisation in force. In the case of a Cat By-law the another Act refers to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (the DCM Act): While this guide refers exclusively to the process in relation to the DCM Act, it is conceivable that council The objectives of the DCM Act are to: may also consider the following section of the LGA Act in formulation of a cat By-law: • encourage responsible dog and cat ownership; and • promote the effective management of dogs and cats. Using Section 238 – Access to and use of Local Government land council may, for example, The intent of the DCM Act to provide councils with the create a By-law use of By-laws is very clear; • regulate, restrict or prohibit public access to specified land; • regulate, restrict or prohibit the bringing of animals or a specified class of animals onto specified land or the movement of animals or a specified class of animals on specified land; and • close specified land, or part of the land, to public access.

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Section 251 of the LGA Act provides that a By-law The timing of the review should be organised so that (and all subsequent By-laws altering that By-law) will all the necessary steps can be taken to comply with the normally expire on 1 January of the year following the statutory procedures and the parliamentary process. This year in which the seventh anniversary of the day on approach will avoid the existing By-law lapsing before the which the By-law was made falls – e.g. a By-law made on new By-law becomes operative, which would normally be 1 July 2009 will have its seventh anniversary on 1 July four months after publication in the Government Gazette 2016 and therefore expire on 1 January 2017. This rule is (section 249(5)). If it is council’s intention to strengthen subject to variation as follows: the controls in an existing cat By-law, the commencement • the By-law may be revoked by a further By-law before of community engagement 12-18 months before the expiry its seventh anniversary; and date should be a minimum time set aside to complete the process. • the By-law may expire at any time if the statutory power under which it was made is repealed and it is not subject to a transitional preservation period fixed by Regulation3.

3 Certain parts of the By-law may expire in advance of the normal expiry date if the By-law deals with subjects where the statutory power is repealed. The remainder of the By-law may continue in operation until the normal expiry date if the expired provisions can be severed.

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By-laws, when operative, have the force of legislation creating criminal offences for breach of the By-law provisions. Councils should therefore take the utmost care to ensure the express provisions are not only well drafted but also in compliance with all statutory provisions.

The statutory procedures for making By-laws are set out in Part 1 of Chapter 12 of the LGA Act, but reference will also be required to the Subordinate Legislation Act 1978 and Regulations. The LGA By-law Guidelines4 provides a nine page Checklist which is a valuable list of the issues councils will need to consider in meeting the procedural requirements.

Appendix 2 of the LGA By-law Guidelines5 provides a procedure for tabling By-laws and Parliamentary Review.

If the council proposes to make a By-law under the DCM Act, it must give 42 days notice to the the Board under section 90 of the DCM Act and provide a report to the Board: (a) outlining the objectives of the proposed By-law; (b) setting out how it is proposed to implement or enforce the proposed By-law; and (c) explaining the reasons for any differences from similar By-laws made by other councils.

The council must consider any recommendations made by the Board.

The Board has prepared a pro forma Notice to the Dog and Cat Management Board of Proposed By-laws, which is available from the Board or on the LGA website. However, early contact with the Board is recommended to make use of the available expertise and resources.

4 LGA By-law Guidelines 2010 5 ibid

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Cats present a unique challenge in the Australian Disadvantages community. The popularity of cats is evidenced by Australia’s high cat owning population. Views on cat • An additional cost for cat owners and may lead to cat ownership can vary greatly from those who believe abandonment; that cats should be allowed to roam freely, to those who • A visual inspection of a cat will not reveal whether a believe that all cats should be removed. A summary of micro-chip has been inserted. To read a micro-chip, cat information is contained the Appendix. the cat must be caught and scanned; • A micro-chipping regime will only have a marginal Increasingly, communities are looking to State and local impact on problems associated with existing semi- governments to enforce responsible ownership and owned and/or feral cat populations, without proactive address problems. programs to seize; and

There are many ways in which councils may consider • Up-to-date contact information relies on owners to report changes in details to the micro-chip database. responding to community concerns related to cats from community education to introducing legislative Considerations measures. • The DCM Act does provide the ability to seize, detain, destroy or dispose of any unidentified cat, in addition Mandatory Identification to any By-law; For legislative controls to work it is imperative that an • The Dog and Cat Management Regulations 2010 owned cat must be identified to an owner. encourages the letter M to be tattooed in the cat’s ear, as identification that it has been micro-chipped. The cat needs an anaesthetic for the tattoo (but not micro- Mandatory Identification by Micro-chip chipping); • If the micro-chipping and tattoo procedure is The Board supports the mandatory micro-chipping of done when the cat is being desexed there is minimal companion cats. Micro-chipping is the most effective extra charge; form of permanent identification. It encourages owner • Councils may wish to enact a By-law that makes a and breeder accountability and assists the recovery of tattoo mandatory, if a cat has been micro-chipped; pets, should they become lost or injured. • The tattooed ‘M’ in the cat’s ear can be a disfiguration A microchip is a small computer chip approximately for a show cat. If a tattoo is made mandatory, specific provision for breeders and show cat owners could be the size of a grain of rice, which is placed under the skin written into a By-law as an exemption; at the back of the cat’s neck by a trained practitioner. The procedure is painless. The micro-chip has a unique • Standards of micro-chip design, implantation number which can be read by a scanner and then techniques, scanners and administration of registries, located on a registry database. all of which have caused issues in the past, are improving greatly as the tool of micro-chipping is gaining worldwide popularity and increased use; Advantages • Increased responsibilities may require the • Unique and permanent identification which cannot employment of additional staff, acquisition of be separated from the cat and is not restricted to any additional vehicles, micro-chip scanners and/ council area; or impounding facility arrangements, to manage public awareness campaigns, handling queries and • Helps to reunite lost cats with owners; complaints, seizing and impounding; • Provides council staff with a degree of confidence in transferring unidentified cats to shelters; • Reduced risk of unnecessary euthanasia ; • Council staff are trained and equipped to read micro-chips; • Can be implanted without anaesthetic (if done without the ear tattoo, which provides visible proof of micro- chip implant); • Can be linked to rebates, if the council elects to introduce mandatory registration; and • Encourages owner accountability.

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• A handful of studies have suggested that micro-chips Disadvantages may increase the likelihood of cancer at the micro- chip insertion site or localised area of the micro-chip • Marginal impact on problems associated with existing implant in cats. Hundreds of thousands of animals semi-owned and/or feral cat populations without are micro-chipped across the world. The evidence proactive programs to seize; for cancer related incidents has been based on a few individual cases and on the proximity of the cancer • Up-to-date contact information relies on owners to to the micro-chip site rather than a direct association. change details on the collar and tag; It is worth noting that this site is also often where • Collars can be lost. The information recorded on them vaccinations are administered which may also lead can become unreadable; to reactions. In the cases of research rodents which presented cancers around the micro-chip site, it is • Can cause concern to owners about potential harm to documented that the rodents used in the studies the cat. Concerns regarding the use of collars include: were particularly susceptible to cancers. In all other o collars can be caught on trees leading cats to laboratory rodent studies there has been no scientific accidently hang themselves; evidence provided linking their susceptibility to cancer from micro-chips; and6 o if the collar gets caught on a snag; they can lose the collar; • Dog registration does not currently require mandatory micro-chipping (except on Kangaroo Island). o if it is too loose; cats can get their paw or jaw stuck while trying to remove the collar; and o a person can maliciously remove the collar and Mandatory Identification by Collar and Tag claim the animal is a stray.

Under the Dog and Cat Management Regulations 2010, a Considerations cat is identified if ‘the cat has a collar around its neck and the collar, or a tag securely attached to the collar, is marked • The DCM Act, does provide the ability to seize, with the current address or telephone number of the owner detain, destroy or dispose of any unidentified cat. A or other person entitled to possession of the cat’. By-law requiring better identification will enable Cat Management Officers to make appropriate decisions Advantages about the status and fate of a cat; • Collar and tag may be used as a transition • Can be used to immediately identify and contact the arrangement until mandatory micro-chipping owner of the cat; becomes universal; and • Easily visible and therefore able to determine that the • Increased responsibilities may require the cat is owned; employment of additional staff, acquisition of • Accountability of the cat owner is likely to lead to long- additional vehicles and arrangements for impounding term community benefit; facilities in order to manage public awareness campaigns, handling queries and complaints, seizing • Provides council staff with a degree of confidence in and impounding. efficiently transferring unidentified cats to shelters; • Cheaper for owners than micro-chipping, easily replaced if lost; • Reduced risk of unnecessary euthanasia; and • Can be linked to rebates, if the council elects to introduce mandatory registration.

6 Dr Philip Stott, Australian Veterinary Association SA Division Bulletin July 2012

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Mandatory Desexing Mandatory Limit On Cat Numbers

The Board supports the desexing of all companion cats. Placing a limit on the number of cats which can reside on a property can assist with the reduction of The By-law provision for mandatory desexing can either unwanted and semi-owned cats. Whilst in most cases stand-alone or be linked to registration at reduced cost. the number of cats owned it’s not usually a cause for concern, the provision can help to control the problem Advantages of hoarding where excessive numbers of cats are housed inappropriately and the associated health, nuisance and • Can reduce nuisance noise, spraying, wandering and welfare issues. fighting with other cats; • Fewer unwanted kittens requiring rehousing, or Advantages joining feral or semi-owned cat colonies; • Reduction in the number of entire cats going into • Council can impose expiations and place orders on semi-owned colonies; repeat offenders; • Desexed cats are less likely to develop certain types of • Fewer unwanted kittens requiring rehousing, or reproductive cancers; joining feral cat colonies; and • Can reduced the risk of disease spread to other cats • An enforceable By-law may assist council officers i.e FIV; and to deal with residents with mental health or other difficulties, who may otherwise refuse council • Can be linked to rebates, if the council elects to intervention. introduce mandatory registration. Disadvantages Disadvantages • Cost and difficulty of checking and enforcing • Difficulty of checking compliance, including visual compliance; and identification without surgical inspection for female cats. Owners could be required to provide written • Cats need to be identified to enforce mandatory limit. confirmation from a Veterinary Surgeon that the cat has been desexed; Considerations • May lead to cat abandonment if required of current • Council can grant exemptions if certain conditions owners of already-mature, undesexed cats; are met, for example where there are no insanitary • Marginal impact on problems associated with existing conditions, the cats are not causing a nuisance and semi-owned and/or feral cat populations; and each cat is desexed; • Costs for councils to promote, administer and enforce • Exemption provisions need to be made to cater for the mandatory desexing. needs of cat breeders; • The LGA Act 1999 and Public and Environmental Considerations Health Act 1987 have existing provisions that can be applied in some circumstances; and • Success may rely on the availability of veterinarians which can be an issue in some rural and remote areas; • May be introduced by way of registration of new born cats, rather than all cats (with conditions) to avoid • Mandatory desexing may be phased in over a set causing distress to residents who already own more number of years, only affecting new kittens/cats than the regulated number of cats. If exemptions of initially and all cats by a set date; and existing animals were not applied, initially there may • Exemption provisions need to be made to cater for the be an increase in cats abandoned. needs of cat breeders and cats held at shelters.

In South Australia, there are organisations that provide a ‘desex and return to home’ service. These services may assist people who have difficulty paying for desexing.

Cooperative Approach

Cooperating with organisations that support and provide desexing services, to reduce the cost, could be a key strategy in increasing desexing rates. Such a service could be extended particularly to residents who currently feed a semi-owned cat. The extent of cooperation arrangements and financial support would need to be determined.

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Nuisance Cooperative Approach A ‘Nuisance’ is: Councils could consider negotiating a cooperative approach with the Animal Welfare League or RSPCA, • unreasonably interfering with the peace, comfort or convenience of a person; or whereby residents can take stray and unwanted cats wandering on to their property to a facility free of • injurious to a person’s real or personal property; or charge. The City of Playford has such an agreement • obnoxious, offensive or hazardous to health. with the Animal Welfare League. Council provides cat traps and incurs the cost of handing cats over. This cost In relation to cats, a nuisance could be: effective strategy, whereby the residents and the council work together, has been in place since 2005. All cats Public Nuisance: Stray or wandering cats may cause subsequently re-housed are desexed, micro-chipped and problems including property damage, pollution (noise, vaccinated. odour, faeces, spraying), harassment of other pets and annoyance via intrusion. Advantages

Health Nuisance: Stray or wandering cats have been • Provides a clear understanding of what activities are implicated in a number of health issues. There is a risk not acceptable; and to public health with the possibility of transmission of • Council can impose expiations and place orders on toxoplasmosis, ringworm and fleas. Stray cats can also repeat offenders. transmit feline diseases to owned cats. Disadvantages Environmental Nuisance: Both owned and unowned cats have been implicated in the predation of native • Difficult for Cat Management Officers to observe and wildlife. Whilst the impact on wildlife in the urban prove an offence. environment is considered to be only marginal, many councils have environmentally sensitive areas in which Considerations cats should not be are allowed. • Enacting By-law provisions which cannot be actively Councils can impose limitations on the freedom of cats enforced, either through lack of resources or inability by requiring them to be confined within the owner’s to identify the offender (owner) may lead to frustration on the part of owners, the community at large and property; kept indoors, at certain times, and/ or in staff which may undermine other strategies; a suitable enclosure. Alternatively they can place a curfew that requires confinement during certain hours • A range of options already exist for the management (usually dusk to dawn) or declare certain public areas of nuisance cats which are set out in various Acts. to be cat free zones. Owners of cats found breaching Generally these options are only available where the these requirements could be expiated (assuming cat owner has been identified. These may include: identification) for wandering at large, and more severe o Council making an order under the insanitary orders could be imposed on owners of repeat offenders. condition provisions of the Public and Environmental Health Act 1987. Council only has power to issue Defining nuisance in a By-law may provide council such an order where it has sufficient evidence to officers with a legal tool to address extreme show that the manner in which a cat(s) is kept on circumstances, but there are practical difficulties. Other premises gives rise to insanitary conditions on land; strategies which provide a proactive and multi-pronged o Council making an order under section 254 of the approach to cat management, such as public education, LGA Act against an owner or occupier of land or limiting the number of cats, confining owned cats and any person engaged in promoting or conducting an actively removing the unowned population -all address activity that creates a nuisance or hazard to health nuisance to a greater or lesser extent. or safety associated with a live or dead animal(s), or otherwise to deal with animal(s). Council must prior to issuing a section 254 order provide a notice Council could consider a Cat Trap Hire Policy for the of intention stating the proposed action, reasons for hire of traps to assist with the removal of unowned the proposed action and an opportunity to appeal cats. Council would need to consider the setting of the proposed action. The LGA Act states the various hire fees and ensure that the policy is aligned with the examples where a section 254 order that may be requirements under Division 3, Section 76 of the Dog issued: and Cat Management Act, 1995 in relation to the trapping and disposal of identified and unidentified cats.

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• slaughtering of animals in an urban situation; Disadvantages • keeping an excessive number of animals; • Cost of set up, promotion, administration and • keeping of animals which generate excessive enforcement of the registration process and noise, dust or odour or attract pests or vermin; subsequent control strategies may not be covered by fees; • keeping an aggressive animal or keeping an animal in a situation where it cannot be • An additional cost for cat owners and may lead to cat adequately contained or may cause danger to abandonment; and the public; and • Marginal impact on problems associated with existing • failure to bury or otherwise lawfully dispose of semi-owned and/or feral cat populations. any dead animal. Considerations o Develop ment Act 1993 – Unauthorised (Unapproved) Business Activity. If council determines that there • The DCM Act, does not provide for registration of is an unauthorised (unapproved) business activity cats, so a By-law is essential to enact registration. relating to the keeping of cats being conducted The return of 20% of fees to the Board (as applies on land, the owner may be asked to submit a to dog registration) would therefore not apply. A development application for approval and other balance would need to be struck between the income necessary actions deemed appropriate at the time, generation requirement and the encouragement of depending on the issue(s); and responsible ownership; o The Natural Resources Management Act 2004 • Mandatory identification may achieve similar cat provides provisions for the management of the feral control outcomes to mandatory registration. This will cats. not, however, provide an income stream for council enforcement; • The registration process could mirror the annual dog Mandatory Registration of Cats registration system; As with dogs, the purpose of registering cats is to • An impounding system for cats would be required; capture relevant data to identify cats and owners, • Compulsory registration of cats in other States has including the premises at which they are usually kept. reportedly been low, though levels of compliance are increasing and there has been no recorded reduction To be effective, registration needs to be implemented in in the number of cats entering shelters; and association with a form of identification, either micro- • Councils can allow for rebates to the registration fee chip or collar and tag. such as: When considering the introduction of cat registration, o ‘During the first six (6) months of operation of this a phased-in approach could be adopted in which By-law a rebate of up to 100% of the registration fee registration is free in the first year to encourage cat for a cat will be provided upon satisfactory proof owners to register their cats, with fees (and associated that the cat has been micro-chipped and desexed during this period but only to the value of the micro- rebates where applicable) applied in the second year. chipping and desexing costs incurred’; Advantages o First year is free. Cat owners can then put those savings in the first year towards de-sexing their • Increased owner accountability; cat to receive further discounts on registering their cat in following years. To ensure cat registration is • Can help to reunite lost cats with owners; affordable for all cat owners discounts for de-sexed • Provides a source of revenue for council to respond to and micro-chipped cats and pensioner concessions ’cat issues’ (user pays); may also be made available. • Fee mechanism can be used to encourage other strategies such as desexing, micro-chipping, limits on cats per household and/or confinement; and • May discourage the harbouring or hoarding of stray cats.

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Enforcement In the case of preparing By-laws or amendments to an existing By-law there will also be legal fees. The following identifies some of the operational issues which council will need to consider in choosing to As a guide, if one additional dedicated Animal proceed: Management Officer was required to implement a widespread systematic engagement of the community • Cat management By-laws generally seek to address the particular cat management needs, and social concentrating on cat management alone, that resource and environmental circumstances of their local would very likely cost in the region of $100,000pa when community. This discretion can lead to regulatory all on-costs (salary, vehicle and associated equipment) inconsistency across the state; are taken into account. • Cats are not easily restrained. They are agile and Councils will also need to transport cats to a shelter flexible in their use of space. Identification of an owner requires capture of the cat; and pay cat pound and administrative fees. In the early years of implementation of a new strategy it is • A By-law infringement can only be penalised when it possible that cat impoundment numbers would increase is observed by an authorised officer, identification is significantly and associated costs to council would also effected and the owner traced; increase. • As much of the nuisance activity occurs at night, observation is unlikely; • While important, cat issues do not require the urgency Next Steps that a wandering dog or dog attack requires; It is imperative that council considers the resources • The main strategy for enforcement would require the required to manage and enforce a By-law before use of traps and this can be time consuming; beginning the intensive process of establishing a By-law • A cat on a property does not indicate ownership and or a policy. Community awareness will be heightened ownership can be denied; by the public consultation and those being adversely affected will expect action and outcomes. Therefore an • The costs of enforcement will exceed income from registration and expiations, and will need to be elected council must be committed to resourcing the met either from an increase in budget allocation or programs it endorses. reduction of other regulatory services such as parking patrols, dog management, bushfire risk management As in many other aspects of local government and enforcement of other By-laws; and responsibility, council must weigh the public good when determining how it will spend ratepayer’s financial • Allocation of resources to programs of proactive enforcement would be prohibitively expensive. contribution to the management of the area. While it may well reach the conclusion that cat owners should make payment toward the cost of managing cat Financial Implications problems, in reality many of those problems are not produced by the owners who will comply with a By-law, There are cost considerations implicit in all of the register, desex and micro-chip their cats and ensure that options outlined in this paper. Council will need to they are safely confined within the owner’s property. determine how, and to what extent, it will fund the programs it wishes to enact. The following lists some of Acknowledging that the majority of issues relate to the potential requirements: semi-owned and feral cats does not abrogate council’s responsibilities for addressing community concerns. • Community consultation; However, it may shape the direction in which it focuses • Education programs, publications and advertising; its efforts and resources. Having received community • Staff resources (increase workload for animal feedback which represents the views of all stakeholders, management and administrative staff ); council must then resolve how it will proceed to introduce a By-law or other programs which will be • Additional vehicle(s) and equipment; effective and efficient in addressing the underlying • Arrangements for impounding facilities; causes of community concern. • For registration: database amendments, cat discs, registration forms, postage; and • Additional cat traps and increase disposal cost.

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Cat management is generally an emotive topic, which The development of any cat management engagement can polarise communities. Issues associated with cat with the community will need to give consideration to management will mean different things to different the diverse views held by all stakeholders including people. The differences will not only exist between cat but not limited to, cat owners, non-cat owners, animal owners and non-cat owners, it will exist between any management services and council. An equitable individual who provides care for cats in a variety of outcome on the management of cats can be achieved ways. For example, some cat owners view confining by extensive and appropriate background research and cats in an enclosure as a way of protecting the cat; community engagement in every stage of development other cat owners see confining their cat as an abuse and implementation of a preferred model for cat of their natural roaming instinct. It will be important management. for community wellbeing to develop an engagement process that seeks to listen to and acknowledge the Further information in developing a community varying viewpoints of stakeholders on the management engagement plan is contained within the Local of cat issues. Government Community Engagement Handbook7

7 Revised Edition 2012, www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=27073

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Further information of relevance to the preparation of all By-laws is available on the LGA website.8

Particular attention should be paid to:

Legislative Review Committee Issues

All By-laws made by councils have to be considered by the Legislative Review Committee of Parliament. The Committee’s role is to review all Regulations, including By-laws, and report as necessary to Parliament on whether a By-law should be disallowed.

Order making powers

As part of a general understanding of the scope of councils’ regulatory powers, it is essential that councils recognise the relationship between the By- law provisions and the order making powers in Part 2, Chapter 12 of the LGA Act (sections 254-259) and in other legislation.

8 LGA By-law Guidelines 2010, including Appendix 1 and 2 and LGA Template By-laws Instruction Manual 2012

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Regardless of the final decision about how to respond, council will have learned a great deal from the process, and it is very likely that some strategies aimed at relieving the impacts of cat nuisance will result. It is important to embed any changes into the next version of council’s Plan of Management Relating to Dogs and Cats to ensure that future actions are in keeping with council’s overall objectives and strategies.

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Cat facts Defining the cat population Cats are not native to Australia and as highly effective, The cat population is considered to be broadly divided adaptable hunters they are able to reproduce rapidly into three types: in our climate. Failing to desex owned cats or feeding unowned cats in the absence of desexing, can create a • Owned population –cats that have an identification major community problem of over population - causing tag/micro-chip or are claimed to be owned. Owned nuisance, threatening owned cats and wildlife, and cats may be free-roaming, are generally sociable and in unowned cats suffering themselves from disease depend on human contact for survival; and malnutrition. Thousands of unwanted cats are • Feral population – identified as cats that are euthanased in shelters annually in Australia.9 completely unsocialised and do not depend on human contact for survival, but may have had domestic In the period from July 2011 to June 2012, 11,377 cats ancestry; and were admitted to the RSPCA and Animal Welfare • Free-living/Semi-owned population - this group League (AWL) shelters in SA. consists of cats which are intentionally provided with food, medical treatment and/or shelter by people who Of the total admissions: nevertheless do not consider that they own the cat. Free living, semi-owned cats exhibit varying levels of • 69% were reproductively entire; sociability with people. • 72% were not micro-chipped; • 22% were rehomed; and • 2% were reclaimed by owners.

Reproductive Biology and Behaviour

Cats have a remarkable reproductive capacity. Much of the nuisance caused by cats relates directly to behavioural characteristics exhibited by un-desexed cats in the process of reproduction or protecting their territory and/or mates.10

One female cat can be responsible for the production of 41 kittens in 12 months (Original female + Litter 1 of 4 + Litter 2 of 4 + Litter 3 of 4 + Litter 4 of 4 + Litter 1 kittens (16) + Litter 2 kittens (8) = 41). If 1 cat in 50 remains entire, a population of free-living cats will regenerate in 12 months. 98% of all cats need to be desexed before the cat population will be stabilised.

9 Adapted from www.whosforcats.com.au 10 Semi-owned Cat Attitudes and Behaviours in South Australia, Sharp and Hartnett, Ehrenberg-Bass, 2009

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The Impact of Cats

Social Nuisance In conjunction with five of South Australia’s largest metropolitan councils, data relating to the nature of calls received regarding cats (May - September 2009) was collated (Dog and Cat Management Board 2010). The data indicated:

• 50% of calls related to too many stray cats in the area; and

• 50% of calls related to a neighbour’s cat undertaking an activity (straying, defecating, fighting, urinating) in the caller’s yard

Economic Impact “Euthanasia fatigue” in animal shelter staff as a result of the very high euthanasia percentage of cats in shelters has been identified as a significant cost to providers.

Feral cats can pose a risk to livestock (particularly sheep) through the transmission of Sarcosporidiosis. This has been cited as impacting on primary production in some regions (Kangaroo Island).

The cost to councils for the provision of traps and transfer of trapped animals to shelters is not inconsiderable.

Environmental Cats are effective hunters. Numerous research papers clearly identify cats Impact impacting on native wildlife and irrevocably altering previously balanced ecosystems. Cats in Australia can have two litters per year. On average cats can have kittens from 4- 6 months of age and litters of between 2 - 9 kittens. In a Semi-owned cat population if 1 cat in 50 remains entire the population can regenerate in 12 months.

‘The colony forming subgroup of cats that exploit resource rich, manmade habitats in rural and suburban fringe areas possibly constitute the largest subgroup of cats in Australia and move out into surrounding habitats to exploit native species’.9

Animal/Human Semi-owned and feral cats pose a threat to owned cats by spreading diseases such Welfare as cat flu, FIV (feline AIDS) and feline enteritis and causing injury through fighting. Cats are also the main hosts of Toxoplasmosis which they acquire from eating infected rodents or birds. This can pose a public health risk. In most cases Toxoplasmosis does not cause any symptoms, however pregnant women and people who have compromised immune systems are more at risk of infection.

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Australian Veterinary Association SA Division Bulletin, Micro-chipping, Dr Philip Stott, July 2012

Development Act 1993 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Development%20Act%201993.aspx

Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Dog%20and%20Cat%20Management%20Act%201995.aspx

Dog and Cat Management Regulations 2010 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/R/Dog%20and%20Cat%20Management%20Regulations%202010.aspx

Local Government Act 1999 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Local%20Government%20Act%201999.aspx

LGA By-law Guidelines 2010, Local Government Association of South Australia www.lga.sa.gov.au

Local Government Community Engagement Handbook Revised Edition 2012, www.lga.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?c=27073

Natural Resources Management Act 2004 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Natural%20Resources%20Management%20Act%202004.aspx

Public and Environmental Health Act 1987 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/lz/c/a/public%20and%20environmental%20health%20act%201987.aspx

Review of cat ecology and management strategies in Australia, Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre, Dr Elizabeth A Denny and Professor Christopher R Dickman, Institute of Wildlife Research School of Biological Sciences University of Sydney, February 2010

Semi-owned Cat Attitudes and Behaviours in South Australia, Sharp and Hartnett, Ehrenberg-Bass, 2009

Subordinate Legislation Act 1978 www.legislation.sa.gov.au/lz/c/a/subordinate%20legislation%20act%201978.aspx

Who’s For Cats www.whosforcats.com.au

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For further information please contact: Dog and Cat Management Board GPO Box 1047 Adelaide SA 5001 Telephone (08) 8124 4962 Facsimile (08) 8124 4648 E-mail [email protected] www.dogandcatboard.com.au

ABN 48 100 971 189

ISSN 1832-9446

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Item 7.5 – Globelink Bypass Concept

ATTACHMENT 1 Globelink – Proposed Freight Corridor Concept Alignment

ATTACHMENT 2 Request from David Pisoni, Member for Unley for feedback on Liberal Party’s Globelink – Connecting South Australia to the World 2036 Policy

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Globelink – Proposed Freight Corridor Concept Alignment

Image: Sourced from the Advertiser http://www.adelaidenow.co m.au/news/south-australia/multibilliondollar-vision-south-australian- liberals-plan-new-road-airport-rail-bypass/news-story/417feff30faf089bed8608f221ba7ce4

Image: Sourced from the ABC: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-29/freight-bypass-plan/8221062

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GLOBE LINK CONNECTING SOUTH AUSTRALIA TO THE WORLD

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2036 WILL MARK OUR STATE’S BICENTENARY

By the time our State turns 200 years old, I want South Australia to be a place of prosperity. Planning and delivering on my vision for a better future starts now. This policy is just part of our plan to deliver a clear and responsible pathway to recovery and success. See where it fits in below

1.0 Growing our Economy

1.3 Investing in programs to increase export potential of businesses to drive sales and opportunities 1.5 Investing in productive infrastructure that drives the expansion of existing industries and unlocks new opportunities in the industries of the future

2.0 The Best Education System

3.0 BEING A HEALTHY STATE

4.0 Strengthening Communities

5.0 BUILDING OUR STATE

5.1 Delivering on the needs of South Australia in an efficient and sustainable way 5.2 Prioritising the productive infrastructure that our State needs 5.5 Ensuring our transport system is safe and responsive to the needs of users and good value for money

6.0 Ensuring Safety and Justice

6.1 Collaborating with police, emergency services and government agencies to deliver the best possible community safety outcomes

7.0 Protecting our Environment

8.0 Embracing our Unique Culture

9.0 Running an Efficient and STABLE Government

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The Problem

South Australia has lacked a vision for growing our export capacity for more than a decade. Our A generational upgrade of share of national merchandise exports has shrunk our freight export infrastructure from 7.3% to 4.3% over the past 15 years. There is required to provide our is no plan or blueprint for expanding our access to overseas markets and leveraging our competitive companies with the competitive advantages as a state to boost exports, grow our advantage they need. economy and create jobs. A generational upgrade of our freight export The current Labor Government has often set infrastructure is required to provide our companies ambitious targets to grow our exports, without with the competitive advantage they need to get taking any meaningful action to achieve them. our premium quality South Australian products to Hence, they constantly revise or abandon them markets across the globe. and leave South Australia’s export performance to fall behind. South Australia’s economic future does not lie in selling lattes to each other – we need to grow One of the keys to expanding our export exports to transform our economic capacity and performance is efficient market access through deliver tens of thousands of new, sustainable jobs productive infrastructure. into our economy. South Australia used to suffer from the ‘tyranny of distance’ being so far from traditional markets like the UK and Europe. Now we are on the doorstep of Asia, the fastest growing economic region in the world.

By 2050, world food demand will increase by 70%. Much of that will occur in Asia, on our doorstep.

To take full advantage of markets in the region, our businesses need the most efficient and cost- effective way to access those markets.

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The State Liberal’s Plan THE CORRIDOR

There have long been proposals to develop a more convenient and safe corridor for freight movement into, and out of, metropolitan Adelaide. Currently, the vast majority of freight entering and exiting the city from and the state’s South East comes through the .

By road it travels along the down to the Toll Gate, then primarily it snakes along Portrush Road and Hampstead Road, then along to Port Adelaide, or up and out of the city.

By rail it snakes through the Adelaide Hills and down into Mitcham, then adjacent to the CBD and up to the Port or up along Main North Road.

Our plan will develop an alternative corridor for heavy freight. The dangerous conditions on the and the noisy and disruptive freight railway will be replaced with a corridor which sweeps behind the Adelaide Hills from Murray Bridge up to Truro and then down from the north of the Barossa Valley to join road freight to the before joining the Northern Connector and then the and rail freight to the Adelaide-Darwin line north of Two Wells.

The corridor will utilise existing or legacy railway corridors and roads.

The corridor will avoid the heavily populated areas of the existing freight routes and be non-stop directly into the heart of the Port.

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RAIL An effective and modern rail transport network is critical to managing the expected growth in the national land freight task.

The Adelaide Melbourne railway has served us well since the late 1800s. But we now need an alternative way to carry heavy freight through the Adelaide Hills.

The new northern bypass rail freight corridor will ensure South Australia continues to have a central role in interstate freight movements, by addressing current network limitations and future capacity constraints.

It will also provide internationally competitive transport outcomes for South Australian businesses, exporters, and potential investors through improved end-to-end supply chain efficiencies.

The existing rail freight alignment is failing to keep pace with either current or projected demand.

Tight curves, steep gradients, and height restrictions along the Adelaide Hills corridor, limit the ability to increase the freight load as trains must be single- stacked and cannot exceed 1,900 metres.

Removing freight trains from the Adelaide and Mitcham Hills will ease road infrastructure bottlenecks and help mitigate bushfire risk. As recently as 2014, a freight train was identified as the likely cause of a bushfire in Belair National Park.

With South Australia’s rail freight task forecast to increase by 90 percent between 2010 and 2030, capacity constraints are expected within the next 10-20 years.

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ROAD

Safe, efficient and sustainable road freight The new corridor would provide freight trucks with infrastructure is central to unlocking the productive unfettered access to and from Port Adelaide and capacity of South Australian businesses and the sorting yards north of the city, bypassing 36 exporters. traffic signals. The first traffic light encountered after leaving Victoria would be in the heart of the A new road freight carriageway running parallel to Port. the northern rail bypass would provide transport companies with unprecedented speed and It would connect the South Eastern Freeway with efficiency in the movement of road freight in our the and Northern Expressway, State. as well as the proposed Northern Connector, enabling a 100km/h link from Murray Bridge to Articulated and heavy rigid trucks currently Port Adelaide. travel along metropolitan roads through densely populated suburban areas, battling local traffic A Marshall Liberal Government will work to keep conditions – congestion, reduced speed limits, large freight trucks off suburban roads, improving traffic lights, and school crossings. road safety, increasing productivity, and reducing costs associated with the transportation of road It is dangerous and inefficient. freight in South Australia.

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AIRPORT

At the Murray Bridge end of the new corridor, there There is a lot of interest from private equity to is a perfect location to build a new, freight-only invest in airports of a similar nature. Being able airport with no curfew, thus operating 24 hours a to access export markets across Asia by efficient day, 7 days a week. airfreight will open up enormous opportunities for our fresh produce and advanced manufactured This type of airport can produce significant goods. efficiencies as the flight schedule can be determined based on the most cost-effective time An airport of this type would have the capacity to to land at the alternate destination. attract products for export from across our state, and would potentially attract export goods from As it is a freight-only terminal, there is also the west of Victoria as well. Countless new and substantially cheaper operating costs. existing businesses would have a major change to market access capacity and cost structure.

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Intermodal Export Park

By bringing together the four modes of freight Apart from freight movements, the intermodal movement, namely road, rail and air we will create would also have the capability to attract major an unprecedented opportunity for an Intermodal logistics businesses, distribution, cold-chain and Export Park at the confluence of these transport other freight-associated services. networks near Murray Bridge. The Intermodal Export Park would generate An intermodal combining all four forms of freight significant value from land sales, due to the would be the first of its kind in South Australia and substantial structure being proposed. This one of the few in Australia. The intermodal would would provide a valuable dividend towards the be critical to realising the full potential of joining this infrastructure costs of the project. infrastructure together.

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FINANCING

The various elements of this project will be financed with a combination of state, federal and private equity funds.

A detailed business plan will be prepared as part of the master planning process to identify the most appropriate funding arrangement for delivering the various elements of this project and the subsequent benefits.

A Marshall Liberal Government will partner with the federal government to deliver the funding required to make this project a reality. Private sector funding will also be sought where appropriate, however a road toll will not form part of the funding mix.

Securing federal funding will require submission of a Master Plan with a full business case and successful cost/benefit analysis to Infrastructure Australia. Complementing this process, a Marshall Liberal Government will establish Infrastructure South Australia as an independent body to manage this process and ensure the investment is of value for funds committed.

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Consultation

We want to engage with the community to deliver our vision.

As the next step, we will undertake three months of consultation with the community, stakeholders and interested parties to seek their views.

Based on the feedback we receive, a Marshall Liberal Government will initiate the development of the Master Plan for Globe Link.

This is a multi-billion-dollar vision that will take at least a decade to implement but the need to begin the planning is urgent.

We will initiate preparation of the Master Plan within 100 days of taking office.

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“By bringing together the four modes of freight movement, namely road, rail, air and sea, we will create an unprecedented opportunity”

Steven Marshall, State Liberal Leader

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If you would like to provide feedback on our policy or learn more about our plan, please get in touch via:

The Office of Steven Marshall MP Parliament House - North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Phone: 08 8237 9295 Email: [email protected] Web: www.stevenmarshall.com.au

facebook.com/StevenMarshallMP @Marshall_Steven

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marshall2036.com.au

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Item 7.8 – New Land Division Maintenance Management

ATTACHMENT 1 Existing Council Open Space Asset list and Maintenance Classifications

ATTACHMENT 2 Existing Council Horticulture Open Space Service Levels

ATTACHMENT 3 New Land Division Open Space Maintenance Costing Template

ATTACHMENT 4 New Land Divisions 2016/17 and 2017/18 Financial Year increases table summary and graph

ATTACHMENT 5 Town Services Operations, future workforce planning and assessment framework

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Sports fields S E.G.M.P. Oval 0800. Sport & Rec - Elliot Goodger Mem. Park S Gawler South Oval 0802. Sport & Rec - Eldred Riggs Oval S Gawler Oval 0806. Sport & Rec - Gawler Oval S Karbeethan Reserve 0808. Sport & Rec - Karbeethan Reserve S Dog Club (Willaston) 0964. Willaston -Dog Club Class A A Apex Park 0878. Gawler - Apex Park A Princess Park 0810. Sport & Rec - Princes Park A Clonlea Reserve 0804. Sport & Rec - Clonlea Reserve A Martins Place 0886. Gawler - Martin`s Place Reserve A Pioneer Park Reserve 0890. Gawler - Pioneer park Class B B Hindmarsh Blv. Playground 0848. Evanston Gdns - Hindmarsh Blvd Reserve B Gawler south playground 0922.Gawler Sth-Adelaide Rd Playground B Willaston Playground 0978. Willaston - Lime Kiln Park B Bacton Street Playground 0822. Evanston - Bacton Street Playground B Fifteenth Street Playground 0938.Galwer Sth-Sixteenth St Playgrnd B Gawler West Playground 0942. Gawler Sth-Britton St Playground B Carlton Road Playground 0900. Gawler East-Calton Rd Playground B Humphrey George Reserve 0858. Evanston Park - Humphrey George Reserve B Withers Circuit Reserve 0870. Evanston Park - Withers Court B Light Square Reserve 0882. Gawler - Light Square Reserve B Hemaford Grove Reserve Plyground 0812. Sport & Rec - Hemaford Road Reserve Class C C Britha Ave Reserve 0826. Evanston - Britha C Eastick Ct 0828. Evanston - Eastick Court Reserve C Dyson St Res 0830. Evanston - Kirk Street Ponding Dam C Pike Way Reserve 0836. Evanston - Pikeway Reserve C Corey Street Reserve 0852. Evanston Park - Corey St. Reserve C Coleman Parade/Field CtReserve 0854. Evanston Park - Field Crt/Colman Reserve C Copperfield Reserve Gleeson Rd 0856. Evanston Park - Gleason Road Reserve C Copperfield Reserve Greening Dr C Potts Rd Reserve 0866. Evanston Park - Potts Road C Rossiter Rd Reserve 0868. Evanston Park - Rossiter Drive Reserve C Essex Park Reserve/Victoria Tce 0880. Gawler - Essex Park C Lions Park Reserve 0884. Gawler - Lion`s Park C Pine Park Reserve 0888. Gawler - Pine Park Reserve C Steam Train Reserve 0892. Gawler - Steam Train Reserve C Dead Mans Pass Reserve 0908. Gawler East-Dead Mans Pass Class D D Farrow Road 0824. Evanston - Barnet Street D 0832. Evanston - May Court D 0834. Evanston - Orrchard Drive Reserve D 0838. Evanston - Rau Avenue

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D 0840. Evanston - Willison Avenue D 0842. Evanston Gdns - Angle Vale Road D 0844. Evanston Gdns - Daly St/McDonnell Tce Reserve D 0846. Evanston Gdns - Dawson Road Ponding Basin D 0850. Evanston Gdns - Musgrave Street Reserve D 0860. Evanston Park - Krieg Road Reserve D 0862. Evanston Park - Main North Rd Evanston Pk Reserve D Panorama Dr Res 0864. Evanston Park - Panorama Road Reserve D 0874. Evanston South - Adams Rd/Bentley Rd Reserve D 0876. Evanston South - Smith Rd/Main Nth Rd Reserve D Thomas Terrace Reserve 0894. Gawler - Thomas Terrace Reserve D Barossa Valley Highway 0896. Gawler East-Barossa Valley Hway D 0898. Gawler East- Berrett Road Res D 0902. Gawler E-Calton Rd Screening Res D 0904. Gawler East - Cork Rd Reserve D Crown Street 0906. Gawler East - Crown St D 0910. Gawler East - East Tce Res D 0912. Gawler East - Hamilton Park D 0914. Gawler East - McLean Rd Res D 0916. Gawler East - Pile St. Res D 0918. Gawler East - Stithians Dve D 0920. Gawler East - Townsend Estate D 0924. Gawler Sth-Adelaide Rd Reserve D Adel. Road / First Street Reserve 0926. Gawler Sth - Adelaide Rd/First St D 0928. Gawler South - Eighth St Reserve D 0930. Gawler South - First St Reserve D 0932. Gawler South - Gawler Tce D 0934.Gawler Sth-Lawrence Ave Res D 0936. Gawler South - Rice Ave D 0940. Gawler South - Beasley Ave D 0944. Gawler Sth-Gosford St Reserve D 0946. Gawler South - Mulga St D 0948. Gawler Sth - Overway Bridge Rd Res D 0950. Gawler South - Penrith Avenue D Chamberlain Reserve 0966. Willaston - Chamberlain Reserve D Hemaford Grove Reserve Surrounds 0812. Sport & Rec - Hemaford Road Reserve Class E E 0952. Gawler West - Parks & Gardens Misc E 0954. Hillier - River Reserve E 0956. Kudla - Main Nth Rd E 0958. Reid - Parks & Gardens Miscellaneous E 0960. Willaston - Barkley Crescent E 0962. Willaston - Brooks Ave E 0968. Willaston - Davies St Reserve E 0970. Willaston - E 0972. Willaston - Harding Ave E 0974. Willaston - Homes St Reserve E 0976. Willaston - Knight St Reserve

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E 0980. Willaston - Little Paxton St E 0982. Willaston - Main St E 0984. Willaston - Willaston Footbridge Res E Rural Road Reserve Maintenance 0764. Rural Road Reserve Maintenance E Urban Road Reserve Maintenance 0766. Urban Road Reserve Maintenance

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Council Business Stream Infrastructure and Engineering Services Council Team Town Services Council Team Unit Horticulture Document Type Reserve Maintenance Classifications Service Levels Version Year 2016/17 Use Internal

Category Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary S Sportsground Surfaces Sportsground surfaces 1 to 2 week frequencies

Regional sites include: Indicative frequency = 26/52 P/A Karbeethan Reserve Gawler Oval Mowing of all turf surfaces undertaken weekly during active growth. South Gawler Oval (Eldrid Riggs Reserve) Turf Standards Willaston Oval (Elliot Goodger TQVS 3 – Local Sports turf – Mains Water Memorial Park) Main Service Mowing of cut at 30mm.

Edging (snip & spray, including goal posts, coach’s boxes and other hard infrastructure), litter collection, branch reporting, blow down pathways and hard surfaces, reporting of condition.

Minor Service

BBQ Clean litter collection, branch reporting, blow down pathways and hard surfaces, reporting of condition.

Annual broadleaf treatment. Annual caltrop treatment as directed. 1 | Page

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Category Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary A Regional Parks Regional Parks which brings high 1 to 2 week frequencies levels of visitation from large catchment often from adjoining Indicative frequency = 26/52 P/A Local Government areas. Mowing of all turf surfaces in regional parks undertaken weekly Regional sites include: during active growth. Pioneer Park Apex Park Turf Standards Martins Place TQVS 3 – Mains Water Princes Park Clonlea Park Main Service Mowing of cut at 30mm-50mm.

Edging (snip & spray, including goal posts and other hard infrastructure), litter collection, branch reporting, blow down pathways and hard surfaces, reporting of condition.

Minor Service

BBQ Clean litter collection, branch reporting, blow down pathways and hard surfaces, reporting of condition.

Annual broadleaf treatment. Annual caltrop treatment as directed.

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Category Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary B Irrigated Irrigated Neighbourhood Parks 3 week frequencies Neighbourhood Parks with active playground / recreation facilities and Indicative frequency = 18 P/A community buildings. Mowing, Edging (Snip & Spraying including and other hard infrastructure), Litter Collection, branch removal/reporting, blow down pathway & hard surfaces, Softfall raking, playground cleaning, reporting of condition.

Turf Standards TQVS 4 – Mains water

Cut at 50mm-75mm.

Annual broadleaf treatment. Annual caltrop treatment as directed.

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Category Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary C Irrigated Combination of partially irrigated 3-4 week frequencies Neighbourhood Parks Neighbourhood Parks and irrigated garden beds, with Indicative frequency = 18 P/A passive recreational facilities. Mowing, Edging (Snip & Spraying including and other hard infrastructure), Litter Collection, branch removal/reporting, blow down pathway & hard surfaces.

Turf Standards TQVS 4 – Mains water

Cut at 50mm-75mm.

Annual broadleaf treatment. Annual caltrop treatment as directed.

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Category Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary D Neighbourhood Parks / Non-Irrigated Reserves, which 6 - 8 week frequencies Natural Areas may have irrigated garden beds. Designated reserves of the Indicative frequency = 9 P/A North, South and Gawler Rivers. Non- irrigated reserves with no Mowing & Snipping of accessible areas to ensure grass height recreation facility. <100mm during fire danger season

Tractor cut areas along the Linear Cut at 75 to 100 mm. Parks and Wetland areas. Broadleaf – every 2 or 3 years if required.

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Category Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary E Laneways, Non irrigated Non-irrigated residential 9 week frequencies Roundabouts, Tree Roundabouts. Screens Indicative frequency = 8 P/A Walkways. Mowing, Snip & Spaying, Litter Collection, branch removal/reporting, Tree Screens on Collector Roads. blow down pathway & hard surfaces, and reporting of condition.

Roundabout maintenance – litter collection, weed removal, pruning, raking of mulch, mulch replacement.

Walkway maintenance – litter collection, weed removal, blow down of paths/hard surfaces.

Name Applies to: Service Frequency & Summary Rural Roads Rural roads without defined Kerb 5 cuts per year (May to December) and Gutter. Mowing, and reporting of condition.

Cut at 100mm – 150mm.

This is a grass reduction service not a lawn mowing service.

Annual chemical treatment as directed to all hard infrastructure.

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Document Type Maintenance Guidelines Open Space Area Aspire Stages 2A, 2B and 3 Open Space Type Neighbourhood Reserve Class B Version Year 2016/17 Use Internal

Activity Hours Rate (Hours/Km's) Sub-Total TASK Labour Standard Council Indicative Frequency 1 Irrigated lawn Mowing. 1 staff x 13 visits (fortnightly), mow (Summer/spring) $ 51.00 Requirement: Turf Visual Quality Standard 4. 2 Irrigated Edge/spray 2 staff x 13 visits (fortnightly), edge, spot spray, (Summer/Spring) $ 51.00 3 Irrigated lawn Mowing. 1 staff x 6 visits (monthly), mow, (Winter/Autumn) $ 51.00 Requirement: Turf Visual Quality Standard 4. 4 Irrigated Edge/spray 2 staff x 6 visits (monthly), edge, spot spray,(Winter/Autumn) $ 51.00 5 Garden Beds 2 staff x 12 visits (monthly) garden bed maintenance, prune, mulch, $ 51.00 6 Irrigation System. Operations and Maintenance 2 staff x 8 visits over the irrigation season systems check $ 51.00 7 Park Trees 1 visit per year x 3 staff $ 51.00 8 Street Trees 1 visit per year x 3 staff $ 51.00 9 Playgrounds 1 staff x 12 monthly visits per year $ 51.00 10 Non irrigated mowing 1 staff x 10 visits per year $ 51.00 11 Non irrigated follow up around trees 2 staff x 10 visits per year $ 51.00 12 BBQ cleaning/maintenance Cleansing Team 1 staff x 52 visits per year $ 51.00 13 Bins cleaning/maintenance Cleansing Team 1 staff x 52 visits per year $ 51.00 14 Furniture/structures cleaning/maintenance Cleaning Team 1 staff x 12 visits per year $ 51.00 TASK Plant Plant Number 1 Mowing Truck 397 $ 1.65 2 Front Deck Mower 379 $ 19.00 3 Mowing Truck 399 $ 1.65 4 Non-irrigated Mower 378 $ 19.00 5 Irrigation Truck 398 $ 1.65 6 Irrigation Utility 405 $ 0.50 7 Chipper 356 $ 15.00 8 Arboriculture Truck 350 $ 3.00 9 EWP Hire n/a $ 450.00 10 Response Team Utility 395 $ 0.50 Task Consumables Turf Quality Standard BIR/KL Rate ($ per KL) 1 Mains Water irrigation - yearly requirement. TQVS4 3.24 GRAND TOTAL $

Town of Gawler. Neighbourhood Reserve Class B - pricing template Page 1

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Attachment 4 NEW LAND DIVISIONS 2016/17 and 2017/18 Financial Year Increases Summary Revision 2: 06/04/2017

2016/17 Adjustments 2017/18 Adjustments 2018/19 Adjustments Year Quarter Development and Stage Maintenance Discipline Hectares of Maintained Estimated Additional Cost Water Internally Absorbed TOTAL Revised Budget TOTAL Percentage of total budget Revised Budget TOTAL as % for Percentage of total budget absorbed in Revised Budget TOTAL as % for 17/18 Percentage of total budget absorbed in Revised Budget TOTAL as % for 18/19 Space to Council Grade B absorbed in quarter for 16/17 16/17 quarter for 17/18 quarter for 18/19 16/17 16/17 Q1 Springwood Stage 1,2a,2b,2c,2d,6a,7a,7b,7c,8a,8b,9 Civil Contracted Works N/A $85,000 N/A $0 $85,000 100% $85,000.00 100% $85,000 100% $85,000 Gateway Stage 1,2 Greenview Aspire Stage 1,2a,2b,3,4 Woodvale Stage 1,2,2e,3 Acacia Green Stage 1,2,3 Orleana Waters Stage 1,2,3,3a,4,6,8,7a Bunnings Aldi 16/17 16/17 Q1 Springwood Stage 1,2a,2b,2c,2d,6a,7a,7b,7c,8a,8b,9 Town Maintenance N/A $49,802 N/A $49,802 $0 100% $0.00 100% $0 100% $0 Gateway Stage 1,2 Greenview Aspire Stage 1,2a,2b,3,4 Woodvale Stage 1,2,2e,3 Acacia Green Stage 1,2,3 Orleana Waters Stage 1,2,3,3a,4,6,8,7a Bunnings Aldi 16/17 16/17 Q1 Woodvale Stage 1 Horticulture 0.11 $10,909 $1,171 $1,839 $9,070 100% $9,070.00 100% $9,070 100% $9,070 16/17 Q2 Acacia Green Stage 1, 2 Horticulture 0.27 $21,308 $3,438 $21,308 $0 75% $0.00 100% $0 100% $0 16/17 Q2 Orleana Waters Stage 2,3,3a,4 Horticulture 1.2 $85,835 $16,906 $68,929 $16,906 75% $12,679.50 100% $16,906 100% $16,906 16/17 Q2 Gateway‐Salt Church 1,2 Horticulture Street trees $2,552 Street trees $2,552 $0 75% $0.00 100% $0 100% $0 16/17 Q2 Greenview Horticulture 0.41 $13,523 $4,954 $13,523 $0 75% $0.00 100% $0 100% $0 16/17 Q3 Bunnings Horticulture Street trees $2,552 Street trees $2,552 $0 50% $0.00 100% $0 100% $0 16/17 Q3 Springwood Stage 1,2a,2b,2c,2d,6a Horticulture 0.7 $70,751 $12,355 $8,276 $62,475 50% $31,237.50 100% $62,475 100% $62,475 16/17 Q4 Aspire Stage 1,2a,2b Horticulture 3.3 $128,993 $22,391 $14,550 $114,443 25% $28,610.75 100% $114,443 100% $114,443

17/18 17/18 Q1 Springwood Stage 9b,9c Civil Contracted Works N/A $15,000 N/A $15,000 n/a n/a 100% $15,000 100% $15,000 Curnow Court Stage 2 Woodvale Stage 4,5 46 Carlton Road Orleana Waters Stage 5,15 17/18 Q1 Springwood Stage 9b,9c Civil and Town Maintenance N/A $20,000 N/A $20,000 $0 n/a n/a 100% $0 100% $0 Curnow Court Stage 2 Woodvale Stage 4,5 46 Carlton Road Orleana Waters Stage 5,15 17/18 Q1 Orleana Waters Stage 6 Horticulture 1.2 $85,835 $16,906 $0 $85,835 n/a n/a 100% $85,835 100% $85,835 17/18 Q2 Springwood Stage 7a Horticulture Street Trees $2,552 Street Trees $2,552 $0 n/a n/a 75% $0 100% $0 17/18 Q2 Aldi Horticulture under review $10,420 $2,000 $0 $0 n/a n/a 75% $0 100% $0 17/18 Q2 Aspire Stage 3 Horticulture Street Trees $2,552 Street Trees $2,552 $0 n/a n/a 75% $0 100% $0 17/18 Q3 Springwood Stage 7b Horticulture Street Trees $2,552 Street Trees $2,552 $0 n/a n/a 50% $0 100% $0 17/18 Q3 Woodvale Stage 2E Horticulture 1 $65,000 $10,000 $0 $65,000 n/a n/a 50% $32,500 100% $65,000 17/18 Q3 Woodvale Stage 3 Horticulture Street Trees $2,552 Street Trees $2,552 $0 n/a n/a 50% $0 100% $0 17/18 Q3 Acacia Green Stage 3 Horticulture 0.18 $21,308 $3,438 $0 $21,308 n/a n/a 50% $10,654 100% $21,308 17/18 Q3 Orleana Waters Stage 8 Horticulture Street Trees $2,552 Street Trees $2,552 $0 n/a n/a 50% $0 100% $0 17/18 Q4 Woodvale Stage 5 Horticulture Street Trees $2,552 Street Trees $2,552 $0 n/a n/a 25% $0 100% $0 TOTAL END OF EACH FINANCIAL YEAR $704,100 $218,643 $475,037 $166,598 $431,883 $475,037

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Town of Gawler Estimated Maintenance Cost Progressive Total Forcast Increase to start of 2018/19 Financial Year $500,000

$475,037

$450,000 $431,885 $421,231 $431,885

$400,000 $388,731 $388,731 $388,731

$350,000

$302,896 $300,000

$287,896

$250,000

$200,000

$166,598

$150,000 $137,987

$106,750 $106,750

$100,000 $94,070 $85,000

$50,000

$0 Start TOTAL END Start TOTAL END TOTAL 2016/17 16/17 2017/18 17/18 START Financial Financil Financial Financial 18/19 Year Year Year Year Financial Year

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Current Operations 1. Service level 2. Resource level saturation point Capacity

GROWTH CHANGE Change Growth/

Quantification of Growth to tasks and value:‐ 1. Sqm/Lineal m/No A. Horticulture B. Town Maintenance C. Civil Quantify

Operational Level Service Level Service

Retain exitsing Review and Change Operational

MAJORITY OUT IN SOURCE SOURCE

IN SOURCE ALL GROWTH (100%) MAJORITY OUT SOURCED GROWTH KEY RISK AREAS TO RETAIN/IN SOURCE AND Factors to evaluate and increase (approximately 70%) BUILD (approximately 30%) HR: Factors to evaluate and adjust Factors to evaluate and adjust ‐ Field Staffing (all areas) HR: HR: ‐ Support Staffing (e.g. Fleet) ‐ Management Staffing (e.g. LW,Super, Coor) ‐ Field Staffing (minimum areas of increase) ‐ Management Staffing (e.g. LW,Super, Coor) HORTICTURE: Feet Capital and Operating: A. IRRIGATION Feet Capital and Operating: ‐ not applicable B. PLAYGROUDS ‐ Increase in machinery and tools C. ARBORICULTURE Accommodation: TOWN MAINTENANCE: Accommodation: ‐ not applicable A. RAPID RESPONSE ‐ Increase size, staff B. CRM Approach ‐ Increase size, storage ‐ Support Staffing (e.g. Fleet) ‐ Management Staffing (e.g. LW,Super, Coor)

Feet Capital and Operating: ‐ Increase in machinery and tools

Accommodation: ‐ Increase size, staff ‐ Increase size, storage

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