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ACTIVE SPORTING RESERVES NEEDS ASSESSMENT

CITY OF ARMADALE

FINAL DRAFT REPORT

A Balanced View (ABV) Leisure Consultancy Services

JUNE 2007 A ' A Balanced View (ABV) Leisure Consultancv Services

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The City of Armadale has a strong sporting culture with a wide range of sporting opportunities available to its community. The current population of approximately 55,000 has its outdoor organised sport needs met by 13 active sporting reserves. A number of these facilities are operating at full capacity and with rapid urban development being planned and developed at an unprecedented rate it is vitakthat|the future active sporting reserve needs arc effectively planned for. ^x ^ v|

Recent urban planning and development has seen devcIoper-jdriven planning result in the predominant type of public open space allocated, to ^passive recfeatiorial'use. The challenge for the City of Armadale is to ensure that adequate public opcri space is reserved and developed for active sports based on need, i J

The City of Armadale and Armadale Redevelopment Authority; engaged A^Balanced View (ABV) Leisure Consultancy Services to undertake^anAclive Sporting.Reserves Needs and Feasibility-Stiid'von their behalf.'. ^ '-'.. *'.-' "<:: :^' % "-J *! i'.'l-t The first stage of the.report is this report js the Needs Assessment. This studyhas been underpmncd^by a broad cqrisultativef approach, researching and establishing the current and'future needs of''key stakeholders .and considering them with industry trends and benchmarked'comparisons-to ensure, appropriate future active sporting reserve provision. 'Z:-St:-.s » .„VU ,-?' x • . TKe key findings of die Needs Assessment study are as follows:

• Usage levels ot some'of the City's active sporting reserves are at or close toj'ful! capachy. Some reserves have capacity for increased usage whilst others havcTimited use e.g. Pries Park and Karragullen Oval and should be '•, considered for rationalisation.

• The City of Armadale is projected to have a significant population increase of approximately 49,000 people in the next 15 year period. This represents an increase of 88% of the current population. The major areas of population growth are projected to be North Forrestdale, Wungong Urban Waters and Champion Lakes areas.

• The projected population growth in the suburb areas of Armadale, Kclmscott and the Hills is not expected to be significant over the next 10- 15 year period {approximately 5,000 or 10% increase over 15 years), and is unlikely to create any major increase in demand for active sporting reserves within those areas.

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The gradual ageing of the population in the suburb areas of Armadale, Kelmscott and the Hills over the next 15-20 years is likely to have a lessened impact on the demand for active sporting reserves and counteract any increase in demand caused by minor population growth in this area.

Based on the feedback from the sporting clubs and initial assessment of the existing sporting reserves, there appears to be significant variation in the condition of the City's active sporting reserves and ••supporting infrastructure. In some instances the facilities appear, to'be'in average to good condition and clubs are reasonably satisfied with'thc facilities, whilst other facilities are of a much lower standard; '-This study, rccomniends that the City undertake an extensive condition report on all sporting reserves to assist with defining an overall management and improvement plan for each reserve

Subject to the outcomes of the Management arid improvement plan report, this study? recommends that Council develop a staged program to progressively upgrade its active sporting reserves. With improvements to the City's existing sporting reserves; and consideration of opportunities to achieve more balanced usage of all sporting reserves, the current facilities in^Annadale, Kelmscott and the Hills are considered adequate to meet present and likely ftiturc demand in those areas.

The current provision ofactivc sporting reserves in the new residential development areas of North Forrestdale and Wungong Urban Waters is inadequate to meet the needs of those growing communities.

Based on current participation rates across a number of sports that use active reserves, the predicted shortfall in the provision of active reserves is shown in the table below;

T. New."* ' -"New" "' '' New '• - Total" SPORT r •' Fields -< 'Fields jFields .' 2011 2016 2021 '. Fields Winter " Australian Football . .1.14 1.45 " .,-1.25, .4 Soccer . . 1:78 2.25 " 1.97 . 6 Ruebv Union 0.26 ,0.-34,- • -0.30 I . Hockey 1.00 1.26 i.il 4

Summer - J-.- a~-<^ , Cricket . - 2.14 - 2:69 \ ' : 2.37 8 Baseball = 0.16 , •0.20:;-. .. 0.18 I Softball . 0.29 •• -0.36.. 0.32 . I Tee Ball (players) . 1 ;'- -.. - 1 Touch Football 0.59 ..0.IX-. . 0.65 2

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The above sporting field needs equates to approximately 40h.a of land required to be available for the purposes of active sporting reserves within the 15 year period. (It should be noted thai this level of provision is approximate and is dependant on new club formation and clubs operating at capacity for the reserves available).

The predicted need for active sporting reserves is envisaged to be satisfied by a combination of new reserves and more efficient use of existing reserve capacity.

This study recommends that the City proceed to the Feasibility Study stage in order to investigate and consider options for meeting the long term sporting needs of the community.

Recommendations

It is recommended that:

/. The City of Armadale and the Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) receive the Active Sporting Reserves Needs Study.

2. In-order to more accurately determine the capacity of the City's active sporting reserves to accommodate additional use, actual usage data he obtained from the sporting clubs for each individual playing area within each active reserve.

3. The City of Armadale undertake an extensive condition report on all sporting reserves to assist with defining an overall management and improvement plan for each reserve.

4. In order to increase the capacity and usage of the existing active sporting reserves. Council develop a staged program to progressively upgrade facilities at these venues.

5. The Council acknowledge that the provision of active sporting reserves in the ne*t' residential dewlopment areas of North Forrestdale and Wungong Urban Waters will be inadequate to meet the future needs of those growing communities.

6. The City and the ARA proceed to the Feasibility Study stage of the study in order to investigate and consider options including the provision of local to regional level open space for meeting the identified long term need for additional active sporting reserves in the City.

/. The City of Armadale conducts a further study for the future needs of golf within the City and the suitability of the existing facilities to satisfy that need.

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2

INTRODUCTION .....6

PROJECT BACKGROUND -.....-...:...... ;.... 6

METHODOLOGY „ '. .-. 7

DOCUMENTATION REVIEW 9

DEMOGRAPHIC REVIEW 1 15

INDUSTRY TRENDS & ISSUES : 20 SPORTING RESERVE PLANNING AND PROVISION..:.,... ; 32

SYNTHETIC SURFACES ;.: : 33 CURRENT ACTIVE SPORTINGRESERVE PROVISION 37 FACILITY AUDIT & ASSESSMENT : 43 COMPARATIVE PROVISION REVIEW 72

CONSULTATION -^ 79 'PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS;...;!..: 79 Gnv or ARMADALE SPOKTING CLUBS 79 STATE SPOUTING ASSOCIATIONS : 80 VGOUNCILLOR^AND STAFF WORKSHOP 7ni MAY 2006 84 •,.DEPARTMENT<>F SPORT & RECREATION (DSR) 84 'tpEPARTMEN;i;pF EDUCATION AND TRAIN'ING 84 NEEDS ANALYSIS.....;..:..-: .- 86 'OTHER ACTIVE RESERVE NEEDS 95 RECOMMENDATIONS 99

APPENDICES 100

APPENDIX i.-CITY OF ARMADALE EXISTING ACTIVE SPORTING RESERVES MAP 101 APPENDIX 2. - SPORTING FIELD DIMENSIONS SUMMARY 102 APPENDIX 3.-NMRRAC LOCAL & DISTRICT ACTIVE RESERVE MODELS 104

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INTRODUCTION

The City of Armadale and Aimadale Redevelopment Authority engaged A Balanced View (ABV) Leisure Consultancy Services to undertake an Active Sporting Reserves Needs and Feasibility Study on their behalf. This study does not consider the need for other recreation facilities within the City

The first stage of the report is the Needs Assessment. Dependant on,the1 need being established and opportunities being identified, a Feasibility Study-will progress to detennine the feasibility of any recommended development strategies;

-"*"•' "? ' •'. The study has been underpinned by a broad consuttatiye approach, researching and establishing the current and future needs of key stakeholders and considering them with industry trends and benchmarked comparisons to ensure appropriate future active sporting reserve provision. "•"

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The City of Armadale has a'-strong sporting'culture with a wide range of sporting opportunities available to its'^ community. Thccurrent'^population of approximately 55;p00 has itsVouldoor organised sport*'needs-met by Inactive sporting reserves. A number of these faciikies" arc operating at full capacity and with rapid urban dcyclopmenl'bcing plarincd.and developed at ari unprecedented rate it is vital that the future active sportingTreserve;,needs arc effectively planned for.

Recent urban]planning and development has seen developer driven planning result in tHc predominant type of public open space allocated to passive recreational use. The challenge for the City.of Armadale is to ensure that adequate public open space is reserved ancTBeveloped for active sports based on need.

Acknowledgement

This study has been funded by the City of Armadale, Armadale Redevelopment Authority and the Department of Sport and Recreation W.A.

The following people have provided considerable information and advice throughout the course of this project and their valuable input is acknowledged;

Mr, Pat Quinlivan, City of Armadale Mr. Carl Askew, City of Armadale Ms Shelley Pike, Armadale Redevelopment Authority Mr. Gavin Giles, Armadale Redevelopment Authority

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METHODOLOGY

The following methodology was adopted for the Needs Study component of this project.

Report Area Key Tasks'/Notes' . ' ' ' • ''-- '•;- *:' i' - ^ '' ."- . ' •' li ... ..•,' Vision and direction Determine the common vision and key objectives for this project from'the City of Armadale and Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) through consultation.

Documentation & Review all relevant existing reports, and documents, including previous related Literature review studies (as listed within brief) and analyse current utilisation statistics.

Demographic review / Review the demographics of the City and implications of such for active planned development sporting reserve provision needs. Consider projected population needs form the size, and rale of growth, proximity to existing provision and need for future infrastnicture. (ABS. ARA ERASSdata). Consider'a'nd review planH for devclopmenVwithin the City and their related active sports reserves planned provision.

Industry Trends Undertake relevant research on" industry trends, participation rates and active reserve provision. Interpret the impact on future demand on facilities for the Armadale region (including demographic analysis and future growth projections).

Review of current Review existing active sporting reserves provision facilities within the Cily of Infrastructure Armadale precinct with a SWOT analysis. provision Analyse usage patterns for last 5 years at each reserve. Identify and'feview neighbouring LGA provision of active sporting reserve provision. Map the region's active sporting reserve facilities (colour A3).

Benchmarked Identify and review similar regional passive / active provision within Perth provision LGAs and 2 Victorian LGAs that provide relevant examples to show most common standards of provision and key provision ratios.

Consultation See detailed Consultation Plan following this table.

Analysis of identified Develop potential options to meet the identified long term needs (if any) of the needs City of Armadale's current and projected population from the information gleaned in all areas of consultation. Identify options for any underutilised reserves not required in the current or longer term (if any). Consider and review the option of a regional active sporting reserve. Recommend preferred option(s) for meeting the active sporting reserve needs of the City of Armadale.

Report Provide Needs Assessment Draft Report for feedback and Final Report.

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Consultation Plan

Planned consultation and the methods proposed for this study included;

Meet and regularly liaise with, Project Working Group and Council staff Public advertisement of the study and call for general submissions from the local community (2 adverts 1 in each of the community newspapers servicing the Armadale area). ^---''7- ' Consult with the Armadale Redevelopment Authority 'arid/ Property developers currently or planning to develop witHirrthc.City to1 ascertain their plans and needs related to provision of active sporting reserves. Mail survey of all Sporting clubs within the City of Armadale and also those from other LGAs but which utilise:the City's active sporting reserves. Personal interviews with the identified major sporting groups" and others that may require follow up after submission.of,surveys. Consult. with'pSR staff regarding potenlialdunding support and regional issues and .trerids.for consideration; Consult 'with relevant Stale Sporting Associations to ascertain their current and longer term, needs for regional active spoiling reserves within Armadale and surrounding-areas. Workshop / ^presentation to Cily of Arriiadalc Elected members to discuss-iconsullalion findings and consider the perceived needs of the City from their perspective. Consult with other LGAs in Perth (and considering similar LGAs to Armadale) and 2- with1 "similarities in Victoria to benchmark current active sporting reserve provision.

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DOCUMENTATION REVIEW

The following documents and information sources were reviewed as background to this report;

• City of Armadale Recreation Needs Study 2002 & Recreation Strategic Plan 2003.

These documents outlines the strategic direction of the City of Aimadale Recreation Department for the 5 year period to 2008.- Key strategic goals and priorities for the provision of recreation within the City of Armadale arc outlined considerate of the trends, demographics and curreni levels of recreation provision within the City.

This document considers the City's Recreation Needs Study (2002) and outlines the Principles and Values of the Recreation Department, as well as detailing the Council's.role in recreation "provision, their Methodology for delivery, and their Strategies for the future.

The Needs Study identified the following active reserves building facilities as the most commonly identified in need of maintenance or remodelling:

• Bob Blackburn Reserve • Creyk Park • Frye Park • Gwynne Park • John Dunn Oval • Morgan Park • Rushlon Park • Alfred Skect Reserve

It was also identified that "Based on current usage levels, participation trends and population projections for the city, there is currently no need for any new active sporting reserves to be constructed during the next 5 years unless there is a significant increase in demand and a strong need for new facilities to be provided".

The Recreation Strategic Plan was drawn from the identified needs and identified the major priorities for the Cily over the next 5 year period. Relevant priorities related to active reserves include;

• Maintaining existing recreation facilities to the highest possible standard within normal budgetary constraints; • Achieving optimal use of existing recreational facilities:

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• Providing new and/or upgrading existing facilities subject to the need and feasibility being demonstrated, and availability of funding; • Identifying opportunities for rationalization of under utilized facilities; • Developing a strategic recreation facilities plan including specific master plans for high priority sites; ..•'^V . • Developing a process and policy for assessing and ;c"orisidcnng requests for new and/or upgraded facilities; - ' . * !' • Maximising grant and sponsorship fundmg^fonrecreation facilities, events and programs; •'•-.' • Promoting the need for local clubs tolwork together a~nd identify opportunities to achieve long-term sustainability;

Strategic Planning of Active'Sporting reserves^dnd facilities - City of Armadale Strategy Committee Minutes 13/11/06'

This'report broadly outlines the'issues regarding future needs;of the City in respect of major recreation facilities and.the means of their funding. An action plan utilised to1 guide future actions and decisions regarding strategicjinvestments were recornrfiended. ' =.

Principles-mat Council supported relevant to this study include; • Seek to provide a range of sporting venues throughout the City that are of a good quality and standard • Maximise the availability of its recreational venues and facilities • Maximise use through sharing, amalgamation, relocation, partnering. • Assist clubs relocate to venues that offer the best possible outcomes for players and spectators • Work in partnership with sporting clubs and the community for the recreational benefit of the whole community • Minimize the financial impact on the general community by charging fees that arc both fair and reasonable whilst keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.

Kelmscott Football and Sportsmens Club - premises at John Dunn Reserve - City of Armadale Strategy Committee Minutes 28/11/06

This report details the circumstances leading to the demise of the Kelmscott Football and Sportsmens Club and the subsequent lease on the reserve's buildings.

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Wungong Urban Water Redevelopment Scheme 2006 - City of Armadale Development Services Committee Meeting 9/1/07

This report provides an overview of the ARA Master Plan for the area, This provides a framework for the more detailed structure plans to be developed from.

Brookdale Masterplan (ARA), Southern River /Forrestdale / Brookdale / Wungong District Structure Plan, WA Planning Commission, 2001, Town Planning Scheme 4, City of Armadale.

These planning documents were reviewed and considered as part of the background information of this study.

South East Regional Sport: and Recreation Facilities Strategy Plan 2005 - ABV Leisure Consultancy Services

This document was a review of the South East Regional Recreation Advisory Group (SERRAG) Regional Spon and Recreation Facilities Strategy Plan. The aim was to build on the foundations of the original plan and provide strategic direction for the provision of regional sport and recreation facilities in the short (3-5 years) to medium (5-10 years) term.

Recommendations relative to this rcporl under the active reserves category included;

12. That SERRAG evaluate the provision of any additional regional active sporting reserves in light of co-location and rationalisation opportunities in the short to medium term.

13. That SERRAG member organizations consider the following trends and issues when planning for provision and upgrading of active sporting reserves:

• Assisting clubs and associations to upgrade supporting infrastructure will provide greater flexibility in scheduling of fixtures and training, and provide opportunities to optimise usage of these facilities.

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Strategic Directions for the WA Sport and Recreation Industry (2006 - 2010), Department of Sport and Recreation 2006 (SD4).

This document builds on the strategic direction of its preceding versions.

Of particular interest to this study is the Findings and Challenges category of "Infrastructure" section. Challenge 5 states'"Spon -and recreation infrastructure planning and provision^must^fully embrace principles and best practice of; sustainability, evidence based decision making, collaborative provision modeling-and asset management and lifecyclc costing". These issues arc imperative for any iproposcd developments or redevelopments of infrastructure associated with the City of Armadale's active sporting reserves; :*

Fair Play - Strategic framework for inclusive sport and recreation - Department of Sport & Recreation and Disability Sennces Commission 2006'. ' '." '-"^

This strategic framework document outlines the vision and values with desired outcomes of DSR and DSCwith regards to inclusive experience Tor sport 'amLrecrealion that should'be considered within desien of anv new active sporting reserves.

The vision states "Our communities provide an inclusive environment where all Wcstenv Australians participate equitably, in a spirit of mutual respect', experiencing the benefit of sport and recreation."

Facility Planning Guide - Sport and Recreation Facilities - DSR March 2007.

This document provides an overview of the facility planning process for a specific sport or recreation facility.

Specific to this project the document details the key principles of facility provision; Planning, Management, Design and Financial.

Cricket Facilities Perth Metropolitan Region Strategic Plan 2006 - 2016, September 2006 DSR & Stirling Sport & Recreation Solutions

This report details the strategic direction for the sport of cricket over the next 10 year period. The following details specific areas of the report relevant to the Cily of Armadale's active sporting reserves needs;

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The plan suggests Cricket should continue with "ongoing communication and advising outer metropolitan Local Government Authorities of the projected ground requirements for the next 10 years to assist with their town planning responsibilities". Unfortunately the projections for the Cily of Armadale are based on population projections that are extreme in difference to the latest ARA and City figures. (Over 30,000 difference over the next 10 year period).

A relevant recommendation states; (Recommendation 1-5)

The WACA with related cricket associations, the Department of Sport and Recreation and Regional Groupings of Local Government Authorities (or effected Local Governments), collectively ach'ise the Department for Planning and Infrastnicture of the projected amount of land required for cricket facilities in the nextdecade.

The report also, recommends that a statutory rcquiremeriii ensuring availability of open space for construction of sports fields is critical for the successful continuance of cricket as a sport and particularly in the new rcsidential'.arcas.

The sport outlines a prediction model for market penetration of 7.5% for boys and 1.5% for girls (5-19), with 4% of men and 1.0% of women (20 - 39). It also details a current capacity average of 3.67 teams per ground.

Football Facilities Strategic Plan 2006 - WA Football Commission and WA Department of Sport and Recreation

This Strategic Plan provides an approach to the development of new facilities and the improvement of existing facilities to facilitate expected growth in population and participation in the game over the next 15 years.

• The plan also identifies the major challenges facing future facility provision for the sport including; • Inadequacy in the number and size of new ovals being developed (particularly in expanding suburbs) • Inadequate supply of reserve land for future active sports grounds • Need for increased coordination between football clubs. local government and state government in facility development and management • Need for effective asset maintenance and replacement • Constraints in capacity of LGAs to meet the demand for new infrastructure

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• Inadequate levels of funding and scope of grant programs available to develop or refurbish facilities (especially regional scale facilities) • Unmet demand for training and game standard lighting to fully utilise available grounds and meet changing player preferences

The document highlights estimates that within the next 15 years the -Rerthi and Peel areas will need to service an additional 8,000 players (jn-42?new clubs). As a general finding it suggests that as the population/increases by 25,000 people in the emerging suburbs, approximately.. I ;000" will become new football players and will require 5 new footbalfovals to be_accommodated.

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DEMOGRAPHIC REVIEW

When comparing the Cily of Armadale as a Local Authority area as compared to Perth in general, the following key comparisons can be made;

Categorv'.-'V . ' ' • : ' ''*•• Armadale ^PertHiSD*"--- Median Age (2004-05) 35.6 36.1 Median household income per week S700-799 $806 Household income less than $500 per week 29.1% 27.4% , ?' Median household size 2.8 2!6W~ -' Bom overseas 29.9% .••,_ 31.2% Source: Population by Age and Sex, Western Australia (ABS - Jim 2005)' Regional Population Growth. Australia, (2004-05) Western Australian Statistical Indicators, (Dec 2002) Community Profile, Penh Slalisiical Division (ABS - 2001) Community Profile. Armadale LGA (ABS - 2001) Note: Totals do not include overseas visitors

Compared to the Perth Statistical Division, the City of Armadale has the following characteristics: A slightly younger population. Median household income is below the Perth average. Slightly higher proportion of households with income less than S500 per week. Slightly higher median household size. Slightly lower proportion of residents bom overseas.

These statistics indicate that residents of Armadale in general arc of a lower socio­ economic status than the Perth Average. Lower socio-economic areas tend to have lower participation in physical activity. Physical activity rates will increase as Armadale becomes a more affluent area over time.

Population Age : AGEV 0-14 15-19 • 20-24 25-39* '40-54 "- 55-64 65+

ARMADALE LGA 24.1% 8.4% 6.5% 20.2% 22.1% 9.3% 9.4%

PERTH SD 20.7% 7.8% 7.2% 22.1% 21.7% 8.9% 1 1.3%

Source: Community Profde. Perth Slalisiical Division (ABS - 2001) Community Profile. Armadale LGA (ABS - 2001)

Compared to the Perth Statistical Division, Armadale has: • Significantly higher proportion of young people 0-19 years of age. • Significantly lower proportion of residents 20 - 39 years of age.

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• Slightly higher proportion of residents 40-64 years of age. • Significantly lower proportion of residents 65+ years of age.

An implication for these statistics is that Armadale will need to give special attention to active reserve facility provision for young people. Younger people in these age groups typically have higher participation rales than other age groups. Arcas-.with younger populations such as Armadale will have increased demands placed^upoh their sporting reserves. ,

Family Type --

FAMILY TYPE . One Parent ," .'Couple/ Family- ' Couple /.Family ^ Other Family Families:. • v '-withoun'' \ \ WithieHildreh ' '/Types, "•** , Xhiltlrcri'" ARMADALE 17.9% 33!!% ^47.7%- V-l .2%

PERTH SD 15:5%: 35:2% < •2,0%

Snufce: 21)01 Census ofPopulalinn and Housing (AUS-2001) . • ' . j Compared to the Perth Statistical Division, Armadale has: • Slightly higher proportion of one parent families. • ^Slightly lower proportion of families without children. • Similar proportion of families with children.

Children from "one parent families" arc slightly less likely to participate in physical activity than'ch'ildrcn from couple families: With only a small difference in the level of one parent, families from the Perth Average, it is unlikely this is a significant factor in physical activity participation.

Vehicles per Dwelling MOTOR' '1 f 2 . ; • •3+ '-• 'Not; • • VEHICLES-'^ i Stated •.- ARMADALE 6.8% 34.5% 35.5% 18.2% 5.0%

PERTH SD 7.8% 36.5% 36,6% 15.3% 3.9%

Source: 2001 Census of Population and Housing (ABS-2001)

Compared to the Perth Statistical Division, Armadale has: • Slightly lower proponion of dwellings without motor vehicles. • Slightly lower proportion of dwellings with one motor vehicle. • Slightly lower proportion of households with 2 motor vehicles. • Significantly higher proportion of households with 3+motor vehicles.

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Mobility is generally accepted as being negatively impacted in a household when a high percentage of I car households arc recorded {Unless it is an inner city area). This implies that in genera! terms, mobility is similar to the Perth average and the need for effective public transport to the facility is no greater than average.

Population Projections POPULATION " .2Q.06"1 2011 • 2016 . 2021 2026 Armadaje'-1 PROJECTION - jfUltimale), .CHANGE :p'erlH-(203i); ARMADALE, 55.133 71,225 88.242 104.014 ,117,740 130.237 136% PERTH SD: 1.498.000 1,614,600 1.734.300 1.849.200' 1.952,100 2,043.500 36%

Source; /, Figmvi from Shrapucl/Gly ojArmadale. Fcbmaty 2006 2. WA Plu/ming Commission - H'A Tomorrow, Nnvemher 2005 • Over the next 20 years the Cily of'Armadalc's population is expected to more than double in size. This is significantly greater than the population projections rate of change for the Perth Metropolitan area. • The rapid population growth expected in the City of Armadale is attributed to the • new residential developments such as the Wungong Urban Water residential development, Forrestdale development and the Champion Lakes development. • The Armadale Redevelopment Authority has advised that a detailed demographic analysis has not been produced for the population that will be moving into these new residential areas at this point in time. • The population projection figures calculated by the City of Armadale and Armadale Redevelopment Authority are significantly, greater than the figures projected by the WA Planning Commission (WAPC). This is due to the WAPC not factoring the significant new residential developments into estimates.

Infrastructure projects need to be well planned to support quick growing regions. Any active reserve redevelopment will need to be planned to allow for incre

The new residential developments within the City of Armadale are expected to attract a considerable number of families with young children, the typical demographic type that is attracted to new developing areas. Therefore future planning should consider that an increased proportion of young adults and young children will be represented in the Armadale area.

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Neighbouring Local Government Authorities Planned Development

City of Gosnclls

The City of Gosnclls is in close proximity to Armadale and is also experiencing and predicting considerable population growth. The Southern River area is planned to have over 1600 lots developed when complete. Development in this area" is'well underway including curreni development plans with the Cily for thcrWarton^Rd. Holmes St, Southern River Rd area. •* ."

This area is currently well serviced by the Sutherlands Park' regional active reserves venue, however the clubs utilising this reserve report pressure form growth in participant numbers. There are future plans for 2 new senior sized active reserves to be developed jointly with the Department of Education and Training at the planned High School site opposite Sutherlands Park to accommodate the increased need from the Southern River area.

Current equcstrianlise at SulHcrlands Park is under pressure and the City ,of Gosnclls is conducting a review that may recommend relocating equestrian activityand making another 'y'.hectares'-available for active sporting reserves which is likely to accommodate..another'2 football / cricket size'dsporting fields (likely time frame to be within 3 years)'.

The City of Gosnclls report that a large number of Gosnells active reserve users in their southern region are from Armadale.

Citvof Cockbiim

The City of Cockbum report that its current and future active sporting reserve developments are located mostly around the freeway, (approximately 8-9 kms from the;Forrcslda!e area).

Active sporting reserve development includes; Atwcll - 2 active sporting reserves with clubroom development Hammond,rd (08/09) - softball / baseball reserve wilh community centre and 20 outdoor netbali courts) Hammond Park - a single football oval (senior sized) Harmony Primary School (shared) single primary school sized oval Aubin Grove - 1 senior sized football oval (shared joint use with school)

Shire of Kalamunda

The Shire of Kalamunda have no immediate plans for future active sporting reserves in the area closest to the City of Armadale's north eastern border and this area is sparsely populated.

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Implications from neighbouring LGAs

The City of Gosnells southern suburbs area is closely located to the anticipated growth areas for the City of Armadale. As users of active reserves do not observe LGA boundary lines when considering where to play organised sport (in general) it could be assumed that both Cities populations would make use of the others active sporting reserves. It would appear that the City of Gosnells southern area population growth will be catered for through its own planned future active sporting reserve developments.

The City of Cockbum is experiencing population growth in the corridor some lOkms from Armadale's growth area and have a number of active sporting reserve developments planned to accommodate this growth.

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INDUSTRY TRENDS & ISSUES

Capacity and Sustainability of Sports Fields

Industry journal research shows that this is a topical issue for providers of sports fields and their users; Australasian Leisure Management (May / June 2005 issue) contains an article by Keith McAuIiffc (Chief Executive of NZ Sports Turf Institute) thlcd-i//? to Standard? :•/"*

• • "i This article suggests that there are many sporting reserves'*not? up to'standards expected for even low level sports competitions and training purposes. .-Further he suggests that many councils and schools spend only what they are forced to.on playing surfaces and this is placing users at injury risk. It is suggested that regulatory bodies are going to insist on certain quality standards before surfaces can be offered for use.

McAuliffe suggests that the solution is unproved maintenance standards, developed jointly by reserve owners'and .sports associations with sporting club users.

•''. '•' " ' '' ^ The solution he contends relies on a "combined approach to secure support from govemmerit agencies, educate sports administrators at all levels on the desired standards forthcir game and assist asset managers to effectively allocate resources". The July / August (2005) edition of this magazine reports in its editorial section that th'c Standing Committee ori Sport and,Recreation is to investigate the issue of capacity and.potential'over-use'ofsports fields.'

The September / October (2005)' issue of Australasian Leisure Management contains an'articlc by Stephen King (PLA President and Director of Community & Recreation Services for Sutherland Shire Council) titled Unsustainable Sport.

In''this.v article King suggests that pressures on sports ground capacities and sustainability is due to Australian cities and town's growth and the historical planning methods not matching current community needs and expectations. He identifies trends in participation to show that it has changed in that out of season sports have emerged, year round versions of sport, growth in women participation and mid week competition has emerged in recent limes. There have also been increases in organised sport numbers due largely to physical activity initiatives and sports development programs, but little emphasis on the provision of the supporting infrastructure to support these increases.

King believes the solution to belter leisure planning is for a more coordinated approach from industry partners to provide more resources and money for recreation planning and provision. He also suggests further agreement is needed on the purposes of planning, the scope to be delivered and tools to be used and opportunities to be gained from liaison and coordination with other community service providers.

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A recent Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) NSW seminar on the "Future of Recreation in Sydney*' (Aug 2004) identified that one of the great challenges for the industry is to assess recreation demand. There is a lack of data available and it requires an accepted tool to be developed to measure such things as active reserve and open space required within a community.

• 'i •• Key findings included issues that arc common to Perth such as the issues impacting on current provision of field based sports; limited by carrying capacity, competition structures, and the ability of the public and private providers to supply quality affordable facilities.

These findings were supported by a DIPNR recreation demand study within Sydney that found a need for a coordinated approach to managing the increasing demand for field based sports. Some innovative options were required, such as 'mid week competition scheduling, synthetic surface consideration where demand was excessive, lighting and addressing the topic of what is equitable access to such facilities:

Further confirmation of the issues of sports, ground capacity and sustainability are raised within a recent article by Wendy Holland (National Projects Manager for Parks and^ Leisure Australia) within the summer 2005 issue of Parks and Leisure Australia tilled "Sports Ground Capacity and Sustainability".

Within this article Holland identifies the key issue as being too few sports grounds that receive too much use and not sufficiently rested between seasons to recover to their optimum condition. This has been due to a number of reasons; increased population, higher ciensily housing, government campaigns aimed at increasing pKysical activity levels, extended sporting seasons, the introduction of new sports and changes to existing sports and growth in junior and master level sports.

She identifies a number of strategies to rectify the identified problems; • Industry wide research into sports ground capacity and sustainability • Focus on sub regional and regional planning • Liaison between federal, state and local government planners; state sporting associations; education department; universities and insurance companies • Review the way in which sport is delivered • Development of additional fields • Improved leisure planning, education and training

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A reporl by the NSW Parliament "Inquiry into Sports Ground Management in NSW (November, 2006) also arrives at the same conclusions and makes the following additional recommendations: • Utilisation of school grounds through a memorandum of understanding between LGAs and the Department of Education and Training. • Increased Federal and Slate Government fijnding. • Exploration of more alternative and more efficient irrigation methods.- • Reduced playing seasons to allow for longer recovery periods. • Improved floodlighting to allow more even use of:grounds during night training. • That the Department of Planning purchase arid allocate more land for the exclusive use of community sports grounds.

Water Shortage Implications

The water shortage crisis is now impacting on almost: all LGAs across Australia. Currently the effects are bcirigifelt most acutely in the Eastern Stales. Queensland has just announced Level ;5 water' restrictions to be implemented for April 2007 for the South East of the Slate including Brisbane. Level 5 restrictions will limilithc' watering of reserves>to twice per week' for a lotal.of four, hours per reserve. David Baker, Parks andr Reserves •.Manager of Ipswich City Council-says this.iwill significantly impact the larger reserves in particular. The new restrictions will result in an 80% reduction in watering time-for these large reserves, meaning summer usage for sport will be unsustainable. Smaller "reserves will have watering limes halved which is still insufficient for maintaining .turf during the summer months.

Water management:>plans have'been put in place and ground maintenance practices such as regular coring and use of wetting agents are being utilised to maximise water efficiency.. Until-water recycling infrastructure has been constructed, further water restrictions (Levels 6 & 7) arc likely to be applied in the coming months. Ipswich City Council along with many other Queensland councils are faced with making the decision to heavily reduce the amount of sports played on their reserves or incur substantial future repair costs for the playing surfaces. In a submission to the Slate Water Plan of Western Australia, Parks and Leisure Australia reports that Canberra has already had to close 19 sporting grounds which has caused serious community concern (January 2007). Councils in NSW and Victoria arc facing similar situations also.

In the report "Rationalising Provision of Irrigated POS', Western Australia is reported to irrigate almost all public open space (POS) from ground water. The declining trend in rainfall and increasing extractions of groundwater has led to falling groundwater levels in much of Perth's shallow aquifers. This unsustainable water consumption has significant implications for all POS including sporting reserves that are reliant on ground water.

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Capacity Standards

. •<. The issue of capacity on sports grounds is very topical and contentious. During consultation with other LGAs during this and other recent simiiarlpfojects the vast majority of Councils reported not having policies on such and being under pressure to fit requests for reserves use with demands. Many LGAs are operating on loose guidelines based on the ability of the reserves to cope with the current levels of usage they receive, although in these cases most reported that this practice was not sustainable at present levels.

The identification of optimum hours use of-a reserve appears to become an issue for an LGA when cither sporting club demands for reserves exceed availability or the quality of reserve is:threatened. The issue is very difficult''to define and set'policy for due to the vast number of variables each active reserve is exposed to. The soil types, the drainage system, the reticulation effectiveness, ihc shade, the grass type all have varying degrees of impact at each reserve.

The figure of 25 hours per week use has been generally supported by a number of LGAs as optimum and a sustainable level in normal conditions. Whilst "normal " is not'defmed in this context, from consultation wilh a number of LGA representatives, for practical/;purposes, it constitutes weather patterns of average nature, well constructed reserves with effective drainage and irrigation systems and training use thai avoids continued over-use of particular areas of the reserve (generally under lights or in front of changcrooms and pavilions).

This figure was supported by the City of Maroondah (Victoria) for its "A" level reserves (see detail following), the City of Gosnells which has a policy (Wanneroo also aims for this target) of 22 hours use in Winter and 25 hours in Summer, and 25 hours was also recently identified within a Feasibility Study for the Development of Soccer Facilities within the Cily of Mandurah.

Specific details of what other LGAs employ in terms of maximum use follows:

City of Gosnells fWA^ The City's policy on grounds usage states that 25 hours summer use and 22 hours winter use is regarded as optimum for aclive reserves. Council Officers have the right to negotiate with clubs to ensure optimum use is maintained. (Please sec Appendix 2 for the City of Gosnells policy statement on sports reserves usage levels).

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City of Maroondah fVic) The Team Leader for Sports and Projects for the City advises that a hierarchy system exists to determine the maximum hours usage on its active reserves;

• Group 1 - sand based with full drainage and irrigation - 20 - 25 hours maximum use per week.

• Group 2 - B grade level soil, wilh good slope and some drainage arid is irrigaied- 15 -20 hours maximum use per week. . >

• Group 3 - C grade local soil minor or no drainage and^ho irrigation - 10 - 15 hours maximum use per week.

The City also directs clubs that there be no more than 50;peopte at a time on any one reserve. They will and have closed grounds if they bclicyeithemaintcnancc warrants it and attribute this to when overuse of grounds beyond the.pdlicy guide occurs. They have also advised clubs^that training has to'be cancelled in very bad weather and arc allowing clubs to'determincihow they'use1 "their maximum hours of use. These initiatives caused concern amongst the user groups in theTirst year of implementation however the subsequent year lias been fine as the clubs: realise the impact of overuse and.tlicy take responsibility'fpr their usage.

Examples of LGAs that work to informal maximumholirsof use per week;

Penrith Citv Council (NSW). The Parks Mahager:reportcd,that they consider 30 hours use per week the maximum for-their activc;rcserves.

If water restrictions reach stage 5 in Sydney (4 currently) then sporting reserves are anticipated'to be closed to sporting clubs for training purposes, only allowing competition games to be played due to the inability of the grounds to recover from use without adequate water supplies.

The City is developing strategies to deal with increased demand on existing active reserves which includes directing clubs to utilise grounds that may not be their "home" ground or leased reserve in order to spread the load across all available reserves. They are also looking into the potential use of synthetic hybrid grasses wilh natural grasses to increase sustainability and capacity of reserves to accommodate the demand.

Recent new reserve development or increasing'capacity of existing reserves has involved designing larger than required active reserve playing arena surrounds to ensure that there is enough space to relocate goals and thus realign high use areas to spread the load around.

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Citv of Booroondara (Vic) The Recreation Facilities Coordinator advises that they consider their LGA to be at capacity use per active reserve site and are under pressure from sporting clubs for grounds. There are presently no grounds available for Saturday sport and only half of their grounds have lighting. Lighting is seen as adding capacity due to ability to play games and train at night.

The months of March and September are reserved for maintenance of reserves and the City docs not allow football finals to be played at its reserves with.only-the senior team being allowed to train at the active reserve during the finals.;The recovery period after winter is seen as critical to the sustainability of its reserves.

The City of Booroondara works to 25 - 30 hours use per week as absolute maximum use.

Citv of Wanneroo (WA) The Leisure Services Coordinator advises that Wanneroo is fast approaching capacity of its active reserves wilh some being utilisedjbr over 40 hours per week. Ideally they would like to work-to 22 winter and 25 summer hours as maximum use per week however with the increased demand on reserves this is not possible at this point in lime.

Wanneroo perceive risk to active reserve quality through the increasing threat of water restrictions. Alternative methods employed to water such grounds are being cxperimenledwilh currently such as recycling grey water, waste water and bore use.

Individual Sports Impact

Recognising.the differences in sports impact on active sporting reserves, ABV developed an impact weighting model for each of the field sports played in the City of Mandurah. This model effectively weights an individual sport's hourly usage in terms of its "impact" on reserves. The impact has been based on the increased costs to LGAs in terms of turf repair and maintenance that a sport has comparative to another.

Seasonal variables a sport has on an aclive sporting reserve include; • grass growth and recovery ability in cooler weather • less need for reticulation • greater need for effective drainage

It is suggested that sports can be categorised into four types of users;

Category I - High impact - Weighting of 1.3 • Australian Rules Football • Rugby • Soccer

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Category 2 - Moderate to high impact - Weighting of 1.2 • Australian Rules Football (15 years and under) • Rugby (15 years and under) • Soccer (15 years and under)

Category 3 - Standard impact - Weighting 1 • Touch Football • Baseball Softball Cricket • Hockey

Category 4 - Light impact - weighting 0.8 • Touch Football (15 years and under) • Baseball (15 years and binder) • Softball (15 years andiiridcr) • vCricket,(15 years and-undcr) • Hockey (15 years and under) Tcc-balT _ .. "'

Model application

l P A weighting for the category of user .type could be multiplied by the hours of use lo reflect the impact the usage'type has.on a reserve. Applying this proposed model as an' example, 20 hours of Rugby use per week multiplied by the weighting of 1.3 equates to 26 hours of.use compared to a Category 3 - standard impact usage type.

The management application of this model would be in suggesting that if 25 hours use per-week is considered as optimum for a reserve then 20 hours of a Category I user is close to maximum.

There would appear to be merit in the development of guiding principles for sustainable usage levels for each reserve within each LGA. This could be in the form of a Sporting reserve usage policy. The variables of ground soil, irrigation and reticulation systems etc could be taken into consideration and a benchmark figure for recommended maximum hours of use could be established (allowing for variables such as winter and summer use, recovery time between seasons, ability to move ground markings and availability and positioning of training lights etc).

Once established, this maximum use figure could then be applied to individual reserves when ground allocations are assessed each year. It will assist in providing rationale for the sustainable usage of individual reserves. These benchmark figures can then act as "triggers" for early warning of demand approaching capacity, and the development of new reserves or increasing of capacity can then be managed.

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Organised Team Sports Participation

There are a number of trends in sport participation numbers that arc worth noting with regards to sporting reserve provision. General trends show that overall organised participation in sport and physical activity is increasing (This category of sports participation includes that of clubs and associations). ERASS (Exercise Recreation and Sport Survey) conducted annually by the State and Territory Departments of Sport and Recreation shows trends over a five year period, 2001 - 2005 as increasing by 0.8% in Western Australia.

Participation in organised sport and physical activity reduces with age in the following degrees;

Percentage of population participating in organised sport & physical activity by age (WA). Age group, -2001 '-:•" •:. 2005. • % change *' 15-24 62.2 ' • 60.2 . -2.0 25,-34 46.2 . : 47.3 + 1.1 35 - 44 40.5 . : 41.6 + I.I 45 -. 54 36.3 •35.7 -0.6 55-64 31.8 36.1 +4.3 65+ 27.5 31.3 + 3.8

Source: Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey. 2001 - 2005

It is interesting to note that the 15-24 year olds recorded a drop in participation whilst those aged 55+ have shown significant growth from 2001. This could be a result of the; added emphasis-, on seniors being encouraged to be physically active in recent years.

According to the ERASS report, sports and recreation clubs are the largest provider of organised physical activity. From 2002 onwards indoor Sports Centre provision has fluctuated year lo year whilst Sports and Recreation Clubs have remained strong and steady at approximately 28% (see tabic below).

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Provision of organised sport by type of organisation is shown in the following table;

Organised Physical Activity - Type of Organisation %

, Indoor Sport or;' Total, ;. Year ,.*. Sports -; Recreation' Work Schdoi Other 'Organised .. Centre ; Club .. .- Participation 2001 19.4 20.5 0.5 2.2 3.L ^\-r 39.9 2002 13.4 27.8 0.6 3.5 .,5.J: " . 40.9 2003 15.1 28.2 1.1 3.7- ?: VH.H . *•: 42.8 2004 17.3 29.8 1.2 V-.3.V ;'4.-2 42.7 2005 13.9 28.4 1.2 3;3 4.8 41.8 Source: Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey, 2001 - 2005 '•

The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) acknowledges the slow But steady growth of organised club based sport in Aiistmlia. DSRTecommcnds using caution when analysing the organised sport statistics .from the ERASS due to the small sample size relative to the*total population. Y.vette Peterson'(Consultant DSR) notes that significant initiatives to strengthen sporting cliibs were introduced by Federal, Stale and. Uo'cal Government around the turn of the century. - Such initiatives include the Club'beveiopmcni Scheme offered by DSR, iKc'Club Development Network operated by^ihe Australian Sports.Commission and the Clubs Forever program run by the City of Stirling. "'

The Department of Sport and Recreation is aware of the issue of a lack of sporting reserve space-in Western Australia: A study is currently underway to investigate active reserve provision in the State to aid future planning.

Organised Sport Participation in Australia

Organised' [f . 'J*' fV .Participation Rate % Sport V , 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Change Aciivitv - Soccer 2.5 3.1 2.8 2.8 2.7 8% (Outdoor) Football !.8 1,9 2.1 2.2 2.4 33% Cricket 1.8 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.0 11% (Outdoor) Touch 2.3 1.9 1.8 1.9 1.9 -17% Football Hockey 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 -11% Rugby 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 80% Union Source: Exercise, Recreation and Spon Survey, 2001 - 2005

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The ERASS report reveals that outdoor soccer levels are marginally higher than 2001 levels and is slill the most popular organised physical activity. However, Australian rules football has increased its rate of participation steadily and now has over 30% more participants than 2001 and only slightly less than outdoor soccer. Rugby Union has also increased significantly to nearly double its 2001 levels, whilst Touch Football had a drop in participation in 2002 and has remained stable since.

Recent high profile international success in cricket and soccer appears.to'have had an immediate effect on player participation numbers with cricket experiencing growth across Australia (particularly in juniors) estimated by administrators at between 5 and 15%. Soccer has been experiencing a rapid growth period (particuiarlyju'niors and women) and the CEO of Football West has been quoted in the Sunday Times newspaper (November 20, 2006) as predicting thaf the current 22,000 soccer participants in WA could double within 2 years.

Whilst sporting administrators have a vested interest in predicting increase in participation in their sport, there can be no doubt that following high profile international success sports experience a."bubble" increase in participation: How well the sport retains that increase will determine the level of need it creates in supporting infrastructure such as sporting reserves.

Local Government Authorities need to work with these sports to ensure that early planning for increased need for active reserves and supporting infrastructure is considered in an overall strategic sense and not adhoc provision which can prove to be expensive, short term and a hindrance to the longer term needs for the community as a whole.

Sports Delivery

Due to a reported shortage of aclive sporting reserves for traditional sporting game times of Saturday mornings and afternoons, a trend of sporting competitions moving toother days of the week and limes of the day is occurring. Examples exist of clubs requesting more grounds be developed for competition whilst some reserves are only being utilised for up to 15 hours per week due to inflexibility to utilise outside of traditional times. The newer sports like baseball, tec ball soccer, touch rugby have shown a greater flexibility than the traditional sports which have been slow to change their usage habits placing pressure on LGAs to develop reserves when considerable capacity existed within current reserves.

With the shortage of available land for new reserve developments in some areas such as inner Sydney and Melbourne, clubs have been forced lo change usage habits and have found new markets and experiences as a result, A very successful move in Melbourne has been the move of junior cricket (under i2,s) lo a Friday afternoon / evening.

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This move has had numerous benefits; players and spectators arc exposed to less heat and sun. less competing sporting activities for talented children and the family is able to participate together as opposed to travelling to multiple sibling activities. This move has also resulted in Saturday mornings being freed up for other age groups and users of these reserves.

Programming of competition games by associalions arc beginning to be influenced by LGAs who wish to even out reserve use to avoid extended periods of continuous,-use and reserves remaining idle for weeks at a time. ^ • •

LGAs should consider working wilh the Clubs and Associations in order-to ensure sporting reserves receive consistent use from fixturing.jis opposed to cbheentrated bursts where possible, avoiding intensive periods of overuse and causing fatigue to reserves.

Sporting Reserve Maintenance

Sporting reserve maintenance varies with LGAs. Variables such as the level pf staff employed, the expertise of" staff, the amount-and level of machinery, owned and utilised and the individual needs of sporting reserves.

Various LGAs were'contacted in an effort to dclermincbcnchmarks and best practise in. this area of-..sporting reserve provision. Specifically the expenditure for reserve maintenance per hectare per annum, exclusive.of wages and the major maintenance activities performed with frequency of such was sought. Most of the LGAs contacted oh-this issue did not have such data available therefore making comparisons limited in tliis;regard. However, this level of reporting was seen as a valuable benchmark figure td*provide a tool for Parks staff as to the general levels of expenditure made, potentially identifying inefficiencies and standards within the industry. Some examples of LGAs approaches to Sporting reserve maintenance follows;

The'VCity of Stirling advise that they have moved from a standard approach to active reserve maintenance over the years to an individual style of maintenance based on the specific needs of the reserve. Critical success factors such as irrigation, age of ihc reserve, turf type and location of reserve all impact on the types of activities that arc conducted at each reserve.

This entails annual soil sampling with accompanying reports for remedial and ongoing maintenance at each reserve. These reports are conducted by independent turf consultant contractors and indicate the types and quantities of items such as fertilizers, additives and renovation methods to employ.

A critical item for effective reserve maintenance is irrigation systems. A move from 18m2 unifonnhy of sprinkler coverage to 15m2 has been an important introduction that has improved the quality of grass coverage.

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Another recent management practice Stirling has employed that is impacting positively on the standard of reserves is low mowing. This is reported to be reducing the need for expensive practices such as vcrti-mowing that also result in the reserve being unavailable for use for considerable periods of time.

Stirling outsources most of the specialist works on reserves that require expensive machinery and 1 or 2 applications per year. Total expenditure per annum per hectare on sporting reserves is estimated at between S3 -4,000.

The City of Melville expenditure per sporting reserve per hectare per annum is approximately S4,000.

The following key actions were reported as being conducted on the City of Melville Reserves at the following frequencies; • Verti-mowing Once per annum the reserves are generally verti mowed. • Coring and scarifying Coring of the reserves is approximately every 5 years. • Top dress This is completed on average once per year • Weed spray Spraying is conducted once lo twice per annum dependant on individual reserve conditions. Broad acre spraying is also conducted. • Mowing Mowing of the sporting reserves is conducted every week. Problems are being encountered with Parramalta grass.

Control of thatch and mat is done via reel and rotary mowing, but the older reserves (with Kyi) need to have the top taken off every 15-20 years. Short term control is gained by administering high organic level top dressing lo the affected reserves.

The Shire of Mundaring has provided the following information regarding frequency of maintenance works on their sporting reserves; • Verti-mowing Verti-mowing is completed annually • Coring Coring is not normally performed • Top dress Only when required to level surface or repair turf damage. • Weed spray On an as required basis and generally for broad leaf and Onehunga • Mowing frequency Mowing - 40 cuts per year • Scarifying Aerating done annually and extra on areas of compaction during season

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Sporting Reserve Planning and Provision

Planning for sporting reserves is a key issue for LGAs at present." .-Th'e issues mentioned in the Leisure journal articles of planning methods, increased'demand'for existing, over-use, maintenance etc are being dealt with insbrhc form at ^nearly all metropolitan LGAs in WA at present, particularly fast developing LGAs such as Mandurah, Swan and Wanneroo. :' •"' .'-.

Dealing wilh Developers to ensure the most:appropriate locations and adequate size of provision for sporting reserves is occurring 'regularly. |Typically developers propose the least attractive land areas for their purposes to thaiLGASas public japen space offerings. More often than,hoVthis is rarely ideal for sporting reserve development due to its limited size; proximity to housingi'andfother infrastructure such as roads and is often also serving drainage heeds for the area;

Tlic-issue for LGAs, has been lo adequately plan for and:rescrvc land that is suitable for'active sports reserves at early planning,'.stages. ".There are limited planning standards utilised for-this purpose at present although there have been moves to address the issue recently at a regional and industry level.

It'ls generally accepted that there is; a need for district level facilities to be developed inf preference'to local (or neighbourhood) level facilities and lo ensure there Is adequate spread of such facililies across regions. fX r-( *."'" The City of Wanneroo has developed a model for the differing levels of LGA active reserve, provision in which a site of approximately 6 ha is reserved so that it can accommodate a minimum of 2 reserves of adequate size to accommodate Australian Rules football and senior cricket. This provision allows for flexibility of use with ihe markings of various other rectangular sports such as rugby and soccer for example to be played within the reserve area (accommodating 4 soccer fields as an example). The Northern Metropolitan Regional Recreation Advisory Committee, (NMRRAC) have adopted this model as its guide for ideal active reserve provision. The provision of a district level facility provides an economy of scale for the provision of multi-user pavilion to service the needs of the sporting user groups and for ongoing maintenance of the reserves. This level of development is also supported by DSR in part due to the ability of sharing facilities to maximise usage.

Within Perth, the Cities of Wanneroo and Mandurah are experiencing similar needs but wilh different circumstances; Wanneroo has an abundance of available land but

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Mandurah have limited available land to develop so they arc looking to capitalise on expanding existing reserve sites and school sites by adding or increasing size of existing reserves. They are also negotiating with developers to gain better quality^sites for future reserves with the ability to make them District level reserves with.m'ulliple grounds. „„/;. '{'

Longer term, the need to identify, reserve and develop sujtableMand for district and even regional level facilities is important for the future provision bfefficient sporting reserves as the availability of suitable land for such, 'is- rapidly allocated for other purposes.

Synthetic surfaces *

In the spring edition ofVthe, Australasian-Parks and Leisure journal, an article tilled New technology for- sportsfield s by Keith McAuliffe (GEO NZ Sports Turf Institute) discusses the current issues for sporting venues "with coping wilh ever-mounting usagetpressure". *.' ' '. '. "A • .^ y- •< t s*\ •' • -. • ;• • i HeSidenlificsUhat iris' inevitable that the future'of a number heavily utilised outdoor playing surfaces will be with synthetic turf. He 'states "a natural turf system will uliimately have, a finite usage capacity no matter how much is invested in new technology (fdr'grassy'. He also states that there are examples of governing bodies approving syntheticIsurfaccs-such as^FlFA and UEFA (major international governing bodies for soccer) forinlcmalidnal use.

The Development Coordinator for Football Federation Victoria (FFV) advises that the Victorian (State Soccer Centre has three synthetic pitches in use. It was opened in August 2005 and is used every day for competitions, day and night.

The playing surface is reported as being very cushioning and with many advantages over traditional surface soccer fields; drainage - after a day of torrential rain (the fields are playable within I hour of the rain ceasing), quality of playing surface with no hardness in summer and no,bog or slush in winter.

The players arc required to use football boots on the surface and maintenance costs for 3 courts after the first year (free) is approximately 515,000 pa which is basically a sweeper to run over the fields to pick up small bits of rubber that has lifted. There is no waicr requirement for the surface.

The Sales Manager for Tiger turf the distributor of ''Tiger turf' advises that dependant on required site works the implementation of a soccer field is anywhere between S200,000 and $350,000 (indicative price June 2006) . (Basic profile is 55 mm height

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Soccer coaches at the Australian level arc very happy wilh the surface and it is endorsed by FIFA the governing body for soccer worldwide. There is a reported reduction of 60% of reported injuries with use of this surface.

The Parks Manager at Penrith City Council Sydney, reports that the City is looking into synthetic hybrids for use lo bolster the grass coverage of reserves.;;"The water restrictions are pressing LGAs to develop strategies to ,usc water efficiently and effectively and wilh increased costs and shrinking, resourceiavailabilijy comes opportunity for alternatives. Whittlesea City Council in^Melboume is also looking very closely at synthetic options with the recent level 3a'water restrictions bringing the issue of water restrictions to a head. As yet Perth water restrictions have hot been as severe as the cast coast of Australia, but it.would appear imminent and LGAs should begin to plan for worst case scenarios lo ensure strategics'are in place to deal wilh the implications for active s'porting reserve maintenance and provision.

Implications of synthetic surface use

Ultimately -a'- synthetic surface provides a capacity based on the accepted playable hours in a day. Minimal maintenance is required and no natural resources such as wafer arc required (for'the new versions) making a very strong case for the synthetic surfaces in areas with limited potential for land available for new aclive reserve development "but continued population growth, which is where usage of reserves is typically veryliigh. , i

The case for * implementing a synthetic surface active reserve on a financial basis is growing stronger. /The" "payback" of implementing a synthetic surface in lieu of a natural surface would appear lo be financially viable in a number of cases and as water restrictions and its price increase it improves the business case.

In lime, a synthetic soccer pitch could become cost effective for Perth LGAs and provide an increased capacity for use. It could also provide the additional benefits of a consistent quality of surface for players regardless of utilisation, contributing to the potential reduced wear and tear on other nearby reserves.

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Sporting Reserve Infrastructure

Pavilions and Facilities

Local Government provision of pavilions at sporting reserves is quite varied in nature due to reasons such as historical provision, differing levels of financial contributions made by sporting clubs and organisations, and the size and nature of reserves, i.e. regional, district and local level sporting reserves. The nature of the LGA itself in terms of population and development growth is also a major influence. The WA Department of Sport and Recreation advise that there are,no minimum standards of provision detailed by sport bodies for change room and related pavilion; facilities specific to individual sports. s\

There is a greater awareness of the need for the development of minimum standards of pavilion provision, providing effective minimum standards Tor sporting clubs and parity between clubs and organisations. A .number of LGAs arc currently, reviewing their future commitment to-the development of new ipavilioris. Some LGAs have developed such policy and ] supporting documentation and report that greater consistencies and less political influences are leading lb more effective and efficient provision^ - • • -•- . .

LMting ,..- . • /-

i- *« * ' . Lighting of sporting reserves can increase the capacity through making night time hours useable for training and games. Well designed lighling for sporting reserves can assist in the even wear,and impact oh-feserves. r > •;.. ' - • . ' Some LGAs1. have well defined policy with regards lo provision and capital contribution .of sporting reserve lighting and many LGAs are now developing such policies.

Recent research into liability of LGAs with regards to lighting standards has shown that the Australian Standards produced for lighting levels of sports grounds is best practise and is provided as a guide only. Therefore LGAs are not obliged to improve current lighting levels to Australian Standards.

Asset management & maintenance

There is clear trend of greater awareness of the need to better manage LGA assets and sporting pavilions specifically, which have been one of the most neglected of such assets.

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The WA DSR have recently released two important documents with regards to asset management specific to the leisure industry; the Asset Management Guide (January 2004) and Life Cycle Cost Guidelines {May 2005). These publications represent best practice for asset management and life cycle costing with regards to community facilities.

The Asset Management Guide identifies the principles of asset management as;

V ' . r ' • Asset management decisions are integrated with strategic planning • Asset planning decisions are based on an evaluation of alternatives that consider 'life cycle' costs, benefits and risk of ownership [ , • Establish accountability for asset condition,.use and performance • Disposal decisions arc based on analysis of the methods that will achieve the best available net return in an environment of social equity - • Establish an effective intemafconlrol structure for asset management

The Life Cycle Cost Guidelines assists asset owners to-determine the whole of life costs of its assets. It has been reported tKat ihe initial capital cost of-a facility represents approximately only; 10% of ihe costs.to the owner over its life span.

LGAs appear to be increasingly aware of the need for better management of their assets however there is little evidence to suggest that detailed planning and funding provision of asset maintenance programs has begun on any large scale.

A benchmark'figure-for the effective maintenance of buildings is between 2 - 4% of tHe^assct value.should be spent.on annual maintenance (Property Council of Australia and'Rawlinsbns Construction. Handbook). LGAs consulted during this study report that this annual figure is,far in excess of what is currently being spent in maintenance on their sporting pavilions.

An issue with this level of expenditure being achieved is the nature of building licenses and leases that require the sporting clubs to conduct a large part of the asset's maintenance. Apart from ensuring this work is conducted or completed to a standard suitable to the LGA, the asset can be poorly maintained for continuous periods of time resulting in a deferred debt liability, which invariably the LGA ftinds. There appears to be merit in the adoption of a formal asset management plan for each sporting pavilion that is supervised by the LGA. ensuring its assets are kepi to safe and contemporary standards expected of such assets.

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CURRENT ACTIVE SPORTING RESERVE PROVISION

The City of Armadale currently has 13 aclive sporting reserves within its boundaries. Please see Appendix 1, City of Armadale Existing Aclive Sporting Reserves Map for further detail and proximity layout of the active sporting reserves.

These reserves cater for the following field sports; _ • Australian Rules football • Rugby Union . '' •'' • Soccer • Cricket , •; • Hockey • Sofiba'll • Tee Ball • Baseball ;' • Rugby League (recently finished) ,• •

The following table lists thcseircsen'es and details their current level of use. •

Active Sporting Reserve Weekly Grou"fi d Usage '','.'": •Summer . i (Winter' .Summer, " Winter' >Summer! Winter 3 Year Trenil Reserve ,;2004/05 . ,.2005' >2 005/06..J 2006' . ^2006/07.' 2007 'Summer „ Winter :, : Alfred Skcct*. .*•'.-/.•!: jo". V^r' -: 23 ''.:•*• J-:•''• 15'' llT r .. ..«.5* 23 J .'.:"-"5< 0 Bob Blackhum* '*' ' * 28.5 ;. '" 1 23- * • '. 25;, . 19 i ••.•..' i9;5. 21.5 ".•- . -:9 -1.5 r i , Crevk Purk" "L •'-T.-s -2 J. !' •'. 29^ •.• V"',- 2? 24 :*.*•*•£••& 12.5 •' -'-\,,~"" f;r; -16.5 Cross Park; \ "v '19 .-. "i 7.5: . r 23.5 14 '?. ".'24.5 19.5 '"• . ^"5:5 + 12 1 Fryc Park X; •]_ •• a* :<$:$t %'. 28.5* -.. r'W. 18.5 U .-".ffi . 11 ••' .•>T"6.5 -17.5 , Gwync Park' i ,- ' 39" • • - 37.5 '••': 38. 37 : -. 38- 25 •,•"'-; "-i. -12.5 l John Dunn'Gval -.?•.. .. 33" ., •" 32.5 -ur ;i5i5 59 • 24.5 •44 ••>J,.'-8;5" + 11.5 Karragullen'" . .51 0 .'" J' :':$• 0 • •. 'r3: 0 \ "*• . -~Z: 0 Morgan Park* .... r ;l-3.* 22,3 ..^ . J8" 21.5 ^ • """'13., 26,5 .AN'-S '/-O' +4

Pries Park* ' ' I. '' „•]?•*' ' '0. 17 .". ^ . 0' 30 ••• '. 0; 13 •-••--•^o' -4 Rushlon.Park* :/:»25.5. II •:>'. -30" 11 "' ,, . .34, 11.5 '••l.-;„'.»+8:5; +0.5 r Springdale Park '•/•* 12:5 28.5 , , .... , ,s 28 :•-•* " J2 26 "".'. -0:5 ' -2.5

; William Skeet •• •::• I8;5; 25.5 • ., 20:5:, 18.5 '* ' "25.5' 32,5 '.. • - K-.7. +7

" ' 11 • Total •'A •' •••?; -•"•>-' f'-i. .•'.'«* +10.5' -29.5 *Denoies Reserves with multiple playing surfaces. Source: Winter / Summer Ground Allocations. Cily ot" Armadale.

" Records of casual use of grounds were not available; however estimates have been provided by City of Armadale Officers and have been included in the usage tabic.

As can be seen from the Three Year Trend section of this report it highlights an overall increase of 10.5 hours per week use in summer and a reduction of 29.5 hours in winter.

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This decrease in utilisation of reserves is in contrast lo anecdotal information suggesting increasing sporting reserve utilisation and warrants fiirther research into booking information supplied by the clubs.

Individual Sporting Field Estimated Weekly Usage.

The following table provides further breakdown of weekly usage of each playing field within the active sporting reserves calculated from available data (City and clubs). *

-Mtilt^Field-Reserves • - :• • Summer^OOe/O?/ ;•.'Winter 2007 " Alfred Skeet 5 v,, Main Pilch LM^i':'^ Pilch 2 o y-: '*:.: ' : 23" . /. .* Piicli 3 0 *'i'.:.}2i: •:•:•:-] Bob Blackburn 15.5 .'•*« 8.5 Hockey Pitch 1 Hockev Pitch 2 .. . *" ';' 4 8 Crevk Park " : „•: 1 ,"" 12.5 Cross Park "" ^,:'V-.24:5 •?;/*' 19.5 -: Frve Park •'•- lf> 1) Gwyne ParkOval 1 - 19 0 Oval-2, 18 12.5 Oval 3- 0 12.5 Johh Dunn 17.5 -39.75 Main Oval Rugbv 3 ^ ••-.."• 24^5 -'' •;•• Soccer' 4 10.5 Karragullen 13 0 Morgan Park 13 Soccer i ., •:;. :'":%5' /•. Soccer 2 0 12 Soccer 3 0 12 Pries Park 0 13 Soccer 1 Soccer 2 0 13 Rushton Park •29 ..-^ .', 11.5 Upper Lower "•.- -^.34 ;. ., \ 1 Springdale Park 12 . > 26. ' . William Skect : " ::05:5"" ' ^ .-. . r •, -'32.5:- ' I

These figures are approximations from available data. As can be seen from comparisons of the tables there are some discrepancies between the numbers of hours use recorded for each reserve. This may be due lo clubs booking more or less reserve time than is required.

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// is recommended that in order to more accurately determine the capacity of the City *.v active sporting reserves to accommodate additional use, actual usage data be obtained from the sporting clubs for each individual playing area within each active reserve.

The reserves wilh highlighted figures (in the table above) indicates the sporting fields close to, attaining or exceeding the identified industry benchmark of 25 hours'useipcr week. , *•," -'

• -' ' .' A number of the City's sporting reserves have limited capacity resulting in less than the benchmark figure of 25 hours per week use being practically possible. The limiting factors arc generally poor drainage and reticulation systems. Therefore this factor needs to be considered in the assessment of the'spoiling field'sjndividual capacity level. These limitations are broadly identified within the following Facility Audit section of this report.

NB, Further detailed technical assessment of the City's active reserves reticulation and drainage systems is lobe provided by theCity.of Armadale. ./

It is.recommendedJhat the City of Armadale undertakes an extensive condition report on dlh sporting reserves to assist with defining ah overall management and improvement plan for each reserve. _.

Reserves by Locality

Itiis interesting to note'the distribution of active sporting reserves throughout the City. Tlie follovvine table divides the reserves by locality;

•'•.." Armadale. - ^Kelmscott ••' : Hills . •. Forrestdale *

Creyk; Park Rushton Park Karagulien Oval Alfred Skect Reserve -" f Oval • 2 Ovals • 1 Oval • 3 Soccer Pilches • +1 extra pilch 07 Bob Blackburn Res. Prye Park Springdale Park William Skeet Oval • 2 Hockey Pitches • ' I Oval • i Oval • 1 Oval

Morgan Park John Dunn Oval Cross Park • 3 Soccer Pitches • I Oval • 1 Oval • 1 Pitch (soccer) • 1 Pitch ( Rugby) Gwynne Park Pries Park • 3 Ovals • 2 Soccer Pilches • (+ 1 rectangle unused) Total Reserves Total Reserves Total Reserves Total Reserves • 4 Ovals • 4 Ovals • 3 Ovals • 1 Oval • 5 Rectangular • 5 Rectangular • 4 Rectangular

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The localities with the greatest number of reserves are the established Armadale and Kelmscott areas. These areas are also the highest populated areas as at 2006. These localities are also closely located to each other and reasonably accessible by people form either locality. The major barriers are the railway line and the Albany Highway.

The tabic below shows the current and future population growth over the next 15 years by locality.

2006 2011 2016 2021 Forrestdale 5374 17151 33179 48125, Armadale .: •/;-24747i •' f-26254- -'•27327' , .27833 Kelmscott 13056 13712 14343 "' r4605 'Hills-U : •••:'|2756. '•;i3i08- ''•''13383' 013451 Total 55993 70255 .'£88232 104014

The Armadale, Kelmscott and Hills localities have minimal growth planned over the next 15 year period. The vast majority of thesnew population will be locatedvvilhin the Forrestdale locality.

Points of interest include; •. The Hills- locality currently has 3 active sporting reserves with a surrounding population similar to the Kclmscott locality • :Armadale*'and Kclmscott localities have similar number of sporting fields whilst " Armadale locality has a much larger population • The Forrestdale locality has approximately half the number of sporting fields of - Aimadale but with'approximately only 20% of the population

The demand on the various sporting fields is generally driven by a number of factors such as; historical factors such as when a particular reserve has been the home of a club for a long period of time (covering limes when the popularity of the sport wanes and grows with trends as well as the success of the club itself over time).

Another factor is that club members do not necessarily play at the closest reserve to their home. Anecdotal evidence suggests that junior players generally join a club and play at the closest reserve lo their house but as participants age they may move location but a large proportion still remain at the club they have an affiliation with.

The distribution of age groups within a locality also plays a role in demand for reserves. The highest participalion rates for organised physical activity are generally between 5-24 years of age reducing with increased age.

The availability of the particular sport will also impact on the demand on a sporting field. Minor sports such as Lacrosse for instance require players to travel further distances to a sporting field where a club exists.

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Reserve Classification : ' , ft''' !:'' The following table classifies the active sporting reserves ^within the City of Aimadale. As discussed within the trends section ofjhi's "report it is preferable for a number of reasons to provide district and regional levch'facilities as opposed to local where possible.

The levels of active sporting reserve provision serve a variety of social, economic and environmental purposes, stimulating community development, communilyTicalth and economic activity. Best practice planning integrates the provision of regional, district and local level facilities.

Regional facilities arc usually provided outside of the residential development process. ' " '-

.' 'Reserve Glassificatioti.

"Alfred Skeel f- Dislrict 'Bob Blackburn- * Local / Dislrict Greyk Park Local 'Gross Park Local Frve Park* Local Gwyne Park Districi John Dunn Oval District Karra sullen Local Morgan Park Local Pries Park Local Rushton Park Local Sprinpdale Park Local William Skeet Local

The City of Armadale has what would be currently considered 3 districi level aclivc sporting reserves and the remainder arc local level, Bob Blackburn Reserve could be considered a District level facility with its role with multiple hockey clubs playing at the reserve and its supporting infrastructure level.

Fryc Park has potential to be upgraded lo a dislrict level facility with a different and more efficient sporting field configuration and improved infrastructure provision.

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Defining each category is a complex issue with many variables that are debated regularly throughout the leisure industry within WA. In the absence of a universally accepted definition for each category and for the purposes of this report, the following definitions have been drawn from the DSR publication - Standards of Facility Provision, and recent work on this subject by the Cities of Wanneroo and Mandurah.

Local - capable of accommodating local games usually provided^;Hy Local government with base level facililies such as local oval, toilet, block, basic kiosk, shelter, informal parking, water and electricity.

• Provides for day lo day needs of the local community and is generally a walk to facility.

District - Catering for dislrict level competitions with capacity to host grand finals of local competitions. Facilities include sportirule compliant dimensions and standard of amenities including spectator and social accommodation (clubhouse, changcrooms and seating).

• Caters1 for the populations of two or more suburbs or districts and provides facilities mainly for local competition or use.. " District level facililies provide the opportunity for collocation and / or joint-use with secondary and tertian' education institutions.

Regional - cater for regional competitions and state league fixtures. The arena offers strict rule compliance with enhanced spectator accommodation, member and potentially administration accommodation. It is characterised by having good transport links and overflow parking for major events wilh grandstands and non-members service area. Clubhouse and changeroom facilities arc enhanced beyond district level.

• A catchment for more than a single local authority. • ' Users arc likely to travel some distance to participate. • Is identified as regionally significant by the relevant Slate Sporting Association. • The facility has been developed to cater for an association rather than individual clubs. • Provides regional / state level facilities for training and competition.

State - A facility that has been developed to attract users from the whole of the metropolitan / State area.

They draw from a regional catchment that often spans more than a single local authority and can be used for state and regional association competition as well as individual clubs.

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FACILITY AUDIT & ASSESSMENT

Karagulien Oval

Item Cricket Amenities 1 cricket oval wilh synthetic pitch Small toilet block located across access lane. Shaded playground Small 3x3 (approximately) shade shelter Tenants Roleystone/Karragullen Cricket Club (Seniors & Juniors) Karragullen Horticultural Field Day Building Age

Competition standard of Local competition only. facilitv:

Facility Condition Assessment • Public toilet block is small and located across the access lane to oval. • No change rooms. • Turf is patchy, dry in areas. Reticulation coverage in need of review. • Synthetic cricket wicket surface has patch work repairs on it. • Small shade shelter offers very little protection from weather. • Good level of natural shade for summer. • Small parking area by oval, additional parking by Lance Morgan Pavilion appears sufficient for curreni level of use.

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Facilitv Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

.Item . ''/.-. "•'*• -V^ - ..-.•: , ; *VG :' i ;Good"" • Adequate _" Poor- .vp.-:-:. Toilets X 1 Chanpe rooms ,-'

Clubhouse/ Function Room X ' •".*' Spectator Areas X V Security X, ••" • Maintenance of buildings -X t • Internal Security (If Shared Facilitv) Condition of playing surface X Maintenance of plavin? surface ' X '

Other (please specify) .•• X - Roleystone/Karagullen Cricket Club

[Current;Facility^Nceds^ ^/y^fV'^.V^vT:. ^•'A^'.Jj''.- ';:"^V '*%•*•>.:.••• A No specific cluB facility needs were identified.

! -•••jrr?£- rf iParticip'atipn -V •.^ JLJL ^/-e u^^':.^ :^:, .-^.;'.v^T.*-V; Rolcyslonc Karagulien Junior Cricket Cliib had 78 members in 06/07, This is an increase of 15 from the 02/03 season. 90% of members are Armadale residents

'Future'dcvelQpmeTitiof^lhe'Fa'cilily^;-.^ ^S'";.'

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Springdale Park

Item Football Amenities 1 senior size football oval. Large pavilion with toilets, change rooms, function room, kitchen, under cover viewing. Flood lighting Tenants Roleystone Junior Football Club Roleystone Tee Ball Club Building Age 9 Years Competition standard of facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Poor signage to get to ground. No entrance sign at access laneway turn off. • Excellent grass coverage in good condition • Sufficient parking with large gravel overflow area. • Very good undercover viewing areas for spectators. • Large and well appointed pavilion.

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Facilitv Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

-.item* •-••.?"-.' .U'.\ • ';* .. ;>• :.; ; .• '.: -VG'.v. .Goda-. "Adequatev Poor.;.' VP -i--' Toilets X Change rooms X ,** Clubhouse / Function Room X -.x*" --'' s • Spectator Areas X Security X •

Maintenance of buildings X ft . Internal Security (If Shared Facilitv) X^ -.: "' Condition of plaving surface X \ : Maintenance of playing surface X 4 ," Other (please specify) ,,- X -Rolcvstone JFC

J T-TTT ^Gufreht;FacilityNcedsf^?-, ': i'\ rV-.' *<* "i - •*, .if.,'!.,-;,, ^•^viu • Roleystone JFC repdrisa need for more seating for spectators. •participatioff:-:/::^^ ": ;:':-:^'\:^" ^r-1 • Roleystone JFC currently has 178 members, an increase of 20% over the past 3 years. Over the next 5 years the Club expects membership to continue to increase. 'Fufuredevelqpmc'nt'of the-FacJlity< '.y TT 3 Roleystone JFC has plans to upgrade lighting to cater for night games and increase training areas: The cost is approximately S60,000 and planned to go ahcadiin theyiext 2 years. Funding is expected to come from Club funds. Council grants and sponsorship.

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Cross Park

Item Football/Cricket Amenities 1 football/cricket oval with synthetic pitch 2 cricket nets * 2 nets 2 pavilions and 2 toilet blocks BBQ area and shaded playground Flood lighting Tenants Roleystone Senior Football Club Roleystone Junior Football Club Roleystone/Karagullen Cricket Club (Seniors and Juniors) Buildings Age Both buildings are between 30-40 years old Competition standard of facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Oval surface uneven, in particular around cricket wicket. • Ground waterlogged at hillside end of oval - indicative of drainage problems. • Grass cover patchy, reticulation coverage needs review. • 2 separate pavilions at either end of oval, I cricket and I football good viewing provided on elevated side of ground. • Ample parking. • Club buildings appear to be in relatively poor condition.

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the curreni condition of Ihc facilities X represents Ihe clubs response.

? Item A- " V-A '' -'v.'? " \' -i' '-. s *: :VG ^ -. Good;-. ''Adequate: Poor i; VPCl' :• Toilets 0 X Change rooms 0 --v 'IX- Clubhouse / Function Room X .0 .;.•'

^ ,•_ Spectator Areas 0 X • J

Sccurilv X 0. •: .• i

Maintenance of buildings X •j 0 Internal Security (If Shared Facility) ) , -% 0 Condition of playing surface X , 0 Maintenance of playing surface x ...' o Other (please specify) - 0 ' X = Roleystone Karagulien Cricket Club O = Roleystone Sporting Club

.Current'Facility.Nceds"' 'y - *-. ^^•••••^-^•A-^r-/:^.-1.^.^

No specific club facility needs were identified.

j Panic ipatiph^;;" •i * 'JTi*-*' Roleystone -Karagulien CC had 78; Juniors and 102 Seniors in 06/07 season (4 senior teams playing regularly). This is a 50% increase from Ihe 02/03 season. Over the next 5 years the Club expects numbers to continue to increase due to good management. 90% of members are Armadale residents. Roleystone Football club has I senior team and 37 players with 140 members overall (84% are Cily of Armadale residents). The Roleystone Sporting Club has been experiencing steady growth over last 5 years and expects the membership to increase wilh the addition of a Colts team in 2008

tFutufedeyblopmeritoflhe Facility The Roleystone-Karagulien CC has plans to extend the clubhouse to where existing verandah is and add a new verandah in the next 12-24months. Estimated cost is 510,000 and expects half the funding from club and half from City of Armadale. The Roleystone Karagulien CC is currently having meetings with the City in regards to a shared use facility and reports the location of the new facility is paramount to its success. The Roleystone Sporting Club has plans to upgrade the building and car park / lighting in immediate location of building. Specifically they wish to increase size of changeroom to accommodate new colts team, enlarge function room area.

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• Improved training lights are planned for 2008 season.

With the planned development works by the Karragullen CC, it presents an opportunity lo potentially merge the two current clubroom facilities into one well appointed facility suitable to both sporting club needs

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Rushton Park

Item Cricket Amenities 7.358 ha - 2 ovals with synthetic cricket pitches Large central shade / shelter building with storage Flood lighling Public toilets Shaded playground 2 cricket nets Change rooms Tenants Kelmscott Cricket Club (Seniors & Juniors) Free Reformed Soccer Club (Seniors & Juniors) Kelmscott Show Kelmscott Primary School Building Age Competition standard of facilitv:

Facility Condition Assessment • Public toilets available at old pool site. • Central shaded / shelter area poorly positioned for sporting reserve viewing • Ample parking • Pavilion used is poorly located to sporting fields • Grounds have history of poor drainage and grass coverage patchy • Cricket nets in very poor condition (2 only) • Oval lighting needs upgrading

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the curreni condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

(Item '.•'.. .' <>• : - >,-%. .-,': .« VG . !Gobd." -. Adequate.; iPdorj' - .vp--; , Toilets Y X Change rooms Y X ^ Clubhouse / Function Room Y X sfif •,( > > Spectator Areas Y x . r.. • '1 i Security Y-r-^'j l.- x! : Maintenance of buildings Y .'.*. -x "'-i : f- ii Internal Security '$ ' '. (If Shared Facilitv) Condition of playing surface ; •X K- ',, Y- '

Maintenance of plaving surface • i X ...'•. • YV J Other (please specify) v * \_ .. :' '. -i X - Kclmscott Junior CC Y - Free Reformed Soccer Lcagiie iCmte'ntiFacilityiNeeds. k •;•,. -.1*-: TIG Kclmscott Junior CC!rcports a need for-additional-cricket nets for training. .Kelmscott Junior CG reports the change rooms^nd toilets arc dirty and that cars are-rciiularlv broken into in the car nark. ' Free Reformed Soccer League,reports thc;playing;surfacc docs not cope with the level of.ractivity during the season; -They report a need for improved drainage and ttirf maintenance in offseasons.

IRarticipatioh ": Kelmscott Junior CC has 75 members making up 6 teams. 85% of members arc Armadale residents. Membership has remained steady over the previous 5 years and is expected to remain stable or decrease due to reported lack cricket nels. Free Refonned Soccer League has 220 juniors and 70 seniors. Over the previous 5 years numbers have decreased by almost 20% however the Club expects numbers to increase in the next 5 year period. 60% of Free Reformed members arc residents of Armadale.

'Future developmcnt.df the.Facility.- The Free Reformed Soccer League have established a committee to investigate securing or developing long term playing grounds in the next 5-10 years.

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John Dunn Memorial Park

Item Football Rugby Soccer Amenities 1 football oval 1 Rugby field 1 soccer field Clubhouse /change 2 Flood lighting Flood lighting buildings Flood lighting

General amenities 11.27 ha Elevated ring road around oval with tree shade coverage for car viewing. Fencing all around reserve with lockablc gates. 2 cricket nets Tenants ARKS Rugby Union Club (Seniors & Juniors) Kelmscott Senior Football Club Kelmscott Junior Football Club Kelmscott Baseball Club Kclmscott Junior Cricket Club (Training only) Building Age Competition standard of facilitv:

Facility Condition Assessment • Excellent turf condition on main oval • I soccer pitch has average / poor turf quality (patchy coverage) drainage issue • Road, footpath and public transport good - access via Third Avenue • Very good spectator viewing on main reserve - host large community events? • Adequate car parking for all reserves • Pavilion and change room buildings are in average aesthetic condition

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the curreni condition of the facililies X & Y represent the Club responses.

Ilcriv • ' ".. .-.. ' 'f' i","-.^-_-. :".-".' " J'' VG: : Good. Adequate •' .Poor. vp •.-: Toilets X Y. Change rooms X Y ^r \' Clubhouse / Function Room X *'• ^ Spectator Areas XY ••^ ^:. Securitv XcY-l :/ Maintenance of buildings si* -XY".! ; Internal Security (if Shared Facilitv) '^ .' \ Y ' x1'-; Condition of plaving surface _, XY.\ MaitUenance of playing surface f. X Yr .' 5,-", Olher (please specify) *'>. i l '. X - Kclmscott Senior Football club Y - ARKS Rugby Union Club ....

.Gum.-nt'FacilitvNeeds ^ j:-'' .£ ^ 'A The Kelmscon Senior FoqlbalhGlub reports the toilets are in poor condition and require maintenance; They also report the Clubhouse is in need of sufficient,cooking appliances.' ARKS Rugby'Club reports need for''better access to toilets, a need for storage area and. a need for area to display'club property. A lack of. safe stbrase area is'niain concern.

E^ilLcipationi ~ The" Kclmscott Senior Football Club currently has 60 members comprising 2 teams. 'Over the next 5 years the Club expects number to remain stable. 90% of members are Armadale residents. The ARKS RUFC currently has 75 senior members comprising 3 teams and 100 juniors comprising 8 teams. Numbers arc projected lo increase in coming years due to profile of Western Force team and Armadale population growth. jFiiture'developmcntLof the.Facility-^-- • The Kclmscott Baseball Club seeks cooperation from the City of Armadale to develop the following facilities at John Dunn Oval: o 2 x baseball diamonds with permanent back-nets, home run fences and dug outs. o Clubrooms for trophy/rncmorabilia display and social functions. o Changcrooms - home & away o Storage facilities for equipment • ARKS RUFC is seeking its own clubhouse and rugby specific pitch

Note - The Cily is currently considering long term lease options for the clubhouse.

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Bob Blackburn Reserve

Item Hockey Softball Amenities 5.09 ha - 2 Senior Hockey 1 softball diamond pitches Pavilion function area Change rooms and undercover area. Flood lighting Tenants A K Strikers Tee Ball Club Kelmscott Blues Soft Ball Club Dale Hockey Club Roleystone Women's Hockey Club Rangers Ladies Hockey Club Building Age Competition standard Local / District Local of facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Floodlighting is at farthest point from pavilion. • Sufficient parking • Grass surface appears in good condition, evidence of drainage problems • Large open space provides flexible ground use • Poor condition of external pavilion and limited storage space

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities from 1-5(1= poor, 5 - excellent) of the following. XY & Z represents the clubs response.

; "Item: ';'-is • , ' i - J "J • • • VG" 'G6od " /Adequate '• Poor^ .r -VP " Toilets Y Z X s< -; .1 Change rooms Y xz ^j-r 'ii I Clubhouse / Function Room Y z _ ; X" !••' Spectator Areas Y^C t \ 'xzi::' s l Security Y 'X- Z" " -• "- i Maintenance of buildings Y 1. xz • •, i Internal Security Y[ i'X 1 (If Shared Facility) 1 Condition of playinii surface T-'" . ii- vY ;. xz:.;i Maintenance of nlaying surface •.'' •' Y "•'• X Z.vJ Other (please specify) . , X ligHting Y parking Z liuhtinc X-Dale Hockey Club Y-AKStrikersT-BallCiub Z - Rangers'Ladies Hockev Club --• '•"; ft-- iGurfeht'Facilitv'Nccds'"'''v '•<'% '•'., iV ' ' * •. rDal\ l e IHockey/CluI ' i'" !/-i i bi_ reports'need, for weather" proof .area for spectators lo view.grouhcl. ' .' DHG reports the turf is top spongy in.rear areas and has hazardous holes, making ihc grounds unsafe'for hockey. They also report lighting is not let A.ustraliariiStandards arid a need for a synthetic turf pilch within the region. AK Strikers T-Ball report need for additional sheltered spectator area and holes in diamond playing areas to be filled. jR'angers Ladies Hockey Club report a need for offseason storage facility '" for goals, additional sheltered spectator area, holes in playing surface, more parking and lighting outside Ihe clubrooms. iParlicipation " •=.--.---.• DHC had 40 juniors and 60 seniors in the 2006 season (3 senior hockey teams playing regularly). DHC has been growingl0-20% per year over past 5 years except in 2005 when half of the club split and relocated to Gosnells lo form a new team. The Club has grown by 25% between 2005 and 2006. DHC expects continued growth in future years. 70% of members are Armadale residents. AK Strikers currently have 40 senior members and 290 junior members. 98% of members arc Armadale residents. Juniors have seen a gradual decline in recent years however new subdivisions and junior development officer arc expected to reverse this trend.

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Rangers Ladies Hockey Club had 42 seniors and 4 juniors in the 2007 season. The Club reports a decrease of two thirds since 2002. The Club expects to increase numbers in the future due to 'rebuilding' of the club. Rangers Hockey Club President reports the club will not be using Bob Blackburn Reserve as the home ground in 2007 due to the decrease in membership. New home ground to be advised at end of season. Roleystone Ladies Hockey Club had 20 seniors and 10 juniors in 2006. They expect numbers lo remain stable in coming years. 60% of members are residents of Armadale.

r : r 'Future!development of-the:FacilitvI;.;.'. aM^T.7T''f *' .yy->—~l .,:.•77r~-'—TS-T-;—..-,--,•. v-t/ „---:- "S'^-^'. •V'-^ifV*.i J. ' Dale Hockey Club has plans to,upgrade the lighling in the short term and increase the size of clubrooms irTmcdium to long term. Lighling expected to cost S60,000 and clubrooms $500,000. Funding is expected to come from grant applications and building funds. . AK Strikers 'hoping to get more lighting for night trainings closer to clubrooms. , .

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Crevk Park

Item Football Amenities 5.57 ha - 1 football oval Pavilion with change rooms and undercover spectator area Single flood light Shaded playground Dog walking Tenants Kelmscott Junior Football Club RSPCA Dog Training Building Age Competition standard Local competition only of facility:

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Facility Condition Assessment • Low visibility from surrounding area (passive security) • Trees provide considerable shade around entire reserve • Playing surface has high weed infestation • Drainage issues need attention • Lighting requires upgrade

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Facility Conditions

No response received from club utilising this reserve.

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

; : iltcmV-* V~^:-w^ >'.-^Vv' C/ c' '_'••'Ti '• .'. ,-VG"-. . 'Good^ • } Adcquate-a' ^Poof -! ^V.R. V.i Toilets Change rooms Clubhouse / Function Room Spectator Areas Securitv Maintenance of buildings Internal Security (If Shared Facility) Condition of plavine surface ^ ,

Maintenance of piavinc surface .' T" -f L. Other (please specify) 1

Current Fac'ilit"v^Ne"eds*\ ^ < WTWT.

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Fryc Park

Item Cricket/Soccer Amenities 4.807 ha - 1 Cricket 12 Soccer field Synthetic cricket pitch Pavilion with change rooms and undercover spectator area Unshaded playground Single flood light Tenants Kelmscott Roos Soccer Club (Seniors & Juniors (under 11's) Kelmscott Cricket Club (Seniors & Juniors) Free Refonned Netbali Club Building Age Competition standard of Local competition only. facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Pavilion is heavily vandalised and of very poor appearance. • 3 fenced basketball courts with one backboard remaining, fencing and surface in poor condition. • General lack of shade around reserve including unshaded playground. • Further and better positioned car parking required. • Sporting field layout may be considered inefficient and overall reserve size may be able to accommodate more sporting fields if realigned. • Evidence of drainage and reticulation issues, light coverage of grass.

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

Mtcrif,.-•..'"'.'*- V",'*•• "VvT-v '•,--~v -y-x-" ;*.A; VGSsi-l iGobd^i A'dequate-'* 'Poor:':1 •vpci;=_ Toilets X Change rooms X ^' • V Clubhouse / Function Room .x'.'-' Spectator Areas X Security " - \ X

Maintenance of buildings ••x • , Internal Security (If Shared Facilitv) ':- Condition of plaving surface X . Maintenance of playing surface X ',, Olher (please specify) ** X - Kcimscoll Roos Soccer Club

7 -^y^i I';.*- , • '*» -''- feurrentiFacilit^^t' '^^Ty^WP^^T :. ^ . "I- 1 -J Kclmscort Roos reports the clubhouse facility needs demolishing and -, rebuilding. FacililiesiVcgularly*vandalised. Free Refonned Netbali Club reports glass consistently being on netbali court they use;,

^rr- 'Participation ••• • - A- • Kelmscott Roos had 212 juniors and 50 senior members in 2006. Numbers have increased by:34% since 2003. Kelmscott-Roo's expect numbers to remain stable in future years as the Club cannot- increase its current capacity due to limited ground availability. 95% of members are residents of Armadale. "Free Reformed Netbali Club has approximately 40 members and play netbali on weekends as a social event. Numbers arc expected to remain stable as only one,court is available. 70% of members are residents of Annadalc.

; Tuture development of ihc'Facility V '' , "- :• . .v -la: • Kelmscott Roos report being unable to make future plans for facilities due to uncertainty of future ground allocations.

This reserve could be upgraded lo a district level facility wilh reconfiguration of playing fields for more efficiencies in reserve space and repositioned pavilion and parking. (Subsequent lighling levels and positioning would then be required - Master planning exercise).

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Morgan Park

Item Soccer Amenities 3 soccer fields Pavilion with function room, change rooms and under cover spectator area. Flood lighting Shaded playground Tenants Annadale Soccer Club (Juniors) Dale Little Athletics Association Armadale Christian Soccer Club Building Age

Competition standard of Local competition only. facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Playing turf area is elongated shape • Playing surface in good condition but with signs of drainage issues • Evidence of large car parking area being used for anti social behaviour (cars) • Very close to residential area, flood lighting may inconvenience residents • Pavilion is set a considerable distance from the field and requires crossing section of car park to access field

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facililies X & Y represent the clubs response.

v •-item-"\ -:^>'..> ^-'".-.'T^.T*?.:- .~-: 'VG'*, -1 '.Good-'^ •'Adequate- .Poor •• VR; ^ Toilets X Y Change rooms X Y .. Clubhouse / Function Room X ..- Spectator Areas X Security X . Maintenance of buildines X Y :. Internal Security X ~ Y (If Shared Facilitv) Condition of plaving surface X Y.. Maintenance of playing surface X Y. Olher (please specify) ' X - Armadale Christian Soccer Club Y - Dale Little Athletics Centre

Current Facility. Needs ^ r~t-r y*r isa Armadale Christian Soccer Club,reports a need for extra floodlighting at west end of oval. Armadale Soccer Club (Juniors) report need for additional parking and for brighter lighting as current brightness is unsafe. Armadale Soccer Club reports the clubhouse as being too small and the spectator area being loo far back from the oval to be of any use. The clubhouse is frequently vandalised. [Participation' 1 Annadale Chistian Soccer Club had 150 members in 2006. (67% increase from 2003). Armadale Christian Soccer Club expects numbers to continue to grow due to popularity of junior soccer. 60% of members are residents of Annadale. Dale Little Athletics Centre had 158 members in 2006/2007, a decrease of 37 members from 2005/2006. The club expects numbers to remain stable or increase from additional recmiting. 89% of members are residents of Armadale. Annadale Soccer Club (juniors) had a membership of 276 in 2006, a significant drop from 400 in 2003. The drop in membership was altribuled to a disorganised committee. Current membership for 2007 is currently 340 and recruitment is ongoing. Continued growth is expected due lo recent World Cup.

jFutufcdeyelopmenipftKe';Facilily.. :. •'[• Upgrade of oval lighting required Additional car parking bays required

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Gwvne Park

Item Football Cricket Amenities 7.973 ha 3 cricket ovals with synthetic 1 football oval pitches 2 half court basketball courts. Flood lighting Flood lighting Large pavilion with function area, bar, undercover spectator area and change rooms. 6 cricket nets Tenants Armadale Football Club (Seniors and Juniors) Armadale Cricket Club (Seniors and Juniors) Building Age

Competition standard of District / Regional District facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Two sets of cricket nets (1x4 and 1 x 2). One facing N/S and 1 facing E/W. • 3 cricket ovals on south end of reserve (1 small boundaries 43m maximum) • Good turf condition on all grounds. • One low height basketball ring for two basketball half courts. • Ample parking. • Road access from both sides of reserve. • Extensive pavilion building / change rooms of average appearance.

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response. it'eni ,','•--' „'• '.C'.'O :.1*l *- -' '.s:',,'?*'• •?'• * : •WG:: • 'Good/ 'Adequate .• Poof. r i.VR •• Toilets X Change rooms ,-' :x Clubhouse / Function Room X .- :'•"" Spectator Areas 'X ", Security x; Maintenance of buildings X Internal Security x-1 (If Shared Facility) Condition of plaving surface . X Maintenance of playing surface X Other (please specify) ~.' . X - Armadale CC

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~r~r Participation -> - s% *i^k: • Armadale CC total membership in 06/07 was 200 (SO juniors, 120 seniors). This represents a 17% decrease from 02/03 (140 juniors, 100 seniors). 90% of members arc residents of Armadale. • Annadale CC expects number to increase in ihc future due to new housing developments. iFufurerdevelopment Qfth^Faciliiy?^;,^.. *-r V'-'-V^-- - •.»'•/. 'V^-vT'V-^JJV>:.-:1 • Armadale CC reports another pitch (playing field) may need to be laid if numbers increase at an approximate cost of $10,000.

There is potential lo add an extra cricket wicket for junior level cricket at Seventh and Forrest road area.

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William Skeet Oval

Item Football Cricket Amenities 1 football oval 1 cricket oval with synthetic cricket pitch

General amenities 3.806 ha Flood lighting Clubhouse with function area, bar, undercover spectator area. Change room block. Tenants Forrestdale Football Club (Seniors and Juniors) Forrestdale Cricket Club (Seniors and Juniors) Building Age

Competition standard of Local competition Local competition facilitv:

Facility Condition Assessment • Oval in reasonable condition except for area in front of clubhouse. This area was water logged and appears due lo poor drainage. • Toilet/change room block aesthetically poor condition. • Limited parking. • Skate park and tennis courts nearby. • Cricket is a considerable distance away from pavilion. • No road / sealed access from William Skeet Oval to Alfred Skeet Reserve. • Potential for expansion between Alfred Skeet Reserve and William Skeet Oval by clearing vegetation that separates the two. • Lighting requires upgrade for training purposes.

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Facility Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X & Y represent the clubs response.

i ; item* ^".-•.^:^; ^:;*^-^y . YV- . \VG: -- "Good' ^Adequate ": ,.Poor>^ •VP ; Toilets X Y Chance rooms Y X . Clubhouse / Function Room Y X Spectator Areas Y X- Security Y Maintenance of buildings Y X Internal Security Y (If Shared Facility) Condition of playing surface X Y Maintenance of playing surface X Y Other (please specify) X - Forrestdale Junior Football Club Y - Forrestdale Senior Football Glub

^Current! Faci lilyNeeds TT" Forrestdale JFC reports drainage is an issue, oval becomes waterlogged during winter significantly reducing^quality of playing surface. They also report a g'eneral lack of facilities in the area. jPanicipaiiori &..* Fdrrestdale'Junior.Football Club has 8 teams totalling 150 members and experiencing 10% increase over past 5 years. 85% of members arc residents of Armadale. The Club expects numbers to continue to increase due to new housing developments. Forrestdale Senior FC has 50 members with 1 team. 90% of members are residents of Armadale. Over the last 2 years membership has begun to increase, The Club expects membership to continue to increase due to population growth and recruitment.

JFuturedevelopmenfoFthe Facility *«* -.'•• Forrestdale JFC is looking for funding to carry out improvements to toilet and change room facilities. Forrestdale SFC is currently looking at increasing ihc lighting at the oval with a CSRFF grant. Expected cost is S46:000.

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Alfred Skeet Oval

Item Soccer Amenities 4.049 ha. 3 soccer fields (club reconfiguring a 4,h 2007). Main field with flood lighting for night games and fencing all around. Some flood lighting for other two fields. Clubhouse with function area, bar. change rooms, elevated spectator areas. Separate change rooms for top league teams. Unshaded playground Tenants Armadale Soccer Club Building Age Competition standard of District / Regional facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Main soccer field is in excellent condition. Flood lit for night games with 4 x 3 globe light towers. • Large modem centrally located clubhouse with bar, elevated spectator areas and separate change rooms for top league teams. • Unshaded playground for children. • Top pitches with some flood lighting for training. Turf in good condition although with large patch of weeds in between the two pitches, and indication of poor drainage. • Very limited parking - over flow most likely occurs on Armadale Road verge.

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No connection wilh William Skeet Oval facilities. Potential for expansion between Alfred and William Skeet Ovals - clearing vegetation that separates the Iwo.

Facilitv Conditions

Rating of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

, v :item •^:>'::'.v • rfiv»;: •••> y.':.;.:: ;.> yo-y-x ft.Good-T 'Adequate." FPoor.'.,' VP-^. 1 Toilets xV,. r- f .-: Change rooms 'X Clubhouse / Function Room X Spectator Areas X Security X Maintenance of buildings X Internal Security (If Shared Facilitv) Condition of plaving surface X Maintenance of plaving surface. X ' ,

Other (please specify),' -• X - ArmaBale-Soccer Cliib

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No Facility needs were identified by the clubs

IPaarticipalion r >. ^, ArmadaleiSoccer Glub (Seniors) has 400 members with 7 teams. Numbers are'unchanged from 2003. It is assumed that this figure is largely made up of social-members. Stable numbers arc expected in future years.

JFulurc development of the" Facility,''. -V The Armadale Soccer Club wishes lo construct a 200 seat spectator grandstand. Approximate cost between S30-S60,000. Potential stan in 2008. Club would seek funding grant. Works to start soon for additional floodlighting at cost of S90.000 funded by Club and Council. Club is reconfiguring north pilches lo gain an extra pilch. Wish lo develop area at rear of existing pitches for a further pilch, however area is protected bushland.

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Pries Park

Item Soccer Amenities 13.116 ha - 2 Soccer / Rugby pitches I unused rugby pitch Large pavilion with home/away change rooms and undercover spectator area Flood lighting Tenants Kelmscott Roos Soccer Club (over 11's) Kelmscott Pony Club Building Age Competition standard of facility:

Facility Condition Assessment • Drainage problems on eastern side of pitches from steep embankment. • Some evidence of weed infestation of the turf. • Inadequate parking with 2 small unsealed and unmarked parking areas • Pavilion showing signs of age and requiring maintenance.

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Facility Conditions

Raling of the current condition of the facilities X represents the clubs response.

]ii^ii':/-i^x^r^j:s^:4^\'r^:i •-V.G; 'C' ^Good^ fAdequate..j /Poor, i. WP"^ Toilets Change rooms Clubhouse / Function Room T Spectator Areas -P- ' Securitv Maintenance of buildings Internal Security (If Shared Facility) Condition of playing surface Mainlenance of plaving surface Other (please specify) , mmMmMsmEEzs^sss^sM^x^si

Kelmscott Roos utilise as overflow for juniors (conduct alfover 11 's soccer games). KPC - Pony club - 15 Sunday of each month (21 members + 21 non riding members) KPC - Adult riders -411' Sunday of each month (20 approx.)

iHMiire.aevelppment^

Kclmscott Roos arc..'unsure whether they will be able to utilise Pries Park in future years, therefore have riot planned any development.

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Active Sporting Reserve Joint Use Agreements

The City of Annadale has one joint use agreement relating to the shared use of active reserves and that is with the Kelmscott Primary School which utilises the Rushton Park Reserve.

Other school sites with active sporting reserves that have been identified as potentially beneficial in the mid to longer term to the City and community arc the Armadale SHS, Kclmscott SHS and Roleystone SHS. These facilities would require further works from the Cily in order to meet cun'ent community standardsiblit'offer opportunity to absorb growth for demand in these localities. ••

The Primary schools with ovals are all junior sized and could be considered as overflow reserves for clubs junior training'needs and potentiajiy junior games if the condition of the reserves is suitable and adequate parking is available.

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COMPARATIVE PROVISION REVIEW

Comparative provision of aclivc sporting reserves can provide an indicator for the Cily of Armadale for a number of key areas that should be considered within any future strategic planning for active sporting reserves.

Within the leisure industry it is generally considered that standards based planning is useful for indication or starting point purposes, but the individual characteristics and local demand of the specific area in question should be utilised to identify specific needs.

Variables include; specific demographic characteristics such as age, mobility, education, natural settings and cultural differences which can all impact on sports participation levels and preferences. Available land supply and proximity lo other existing facilities (i.e. other LGAs) can also have large impacts on needs and should be considered in future provision planning.

A number of LGAs were consulted with regards to their planning and provision of active spoiling reserves and discussing case studies of such planning, particularly the provision of regional level aclive spoiling reserves.

Citv of Wanneroo

The City has a 2007 population 126.000 which is currently experiencing substantial growth and is planned to continue to do so for some 15 years to a population in excess of 200,000. It currently has 29 ovals, 12 rectangular fields and 3 diamond fields, equating to 1 field per 2,863 people.

The Leisure Services section provides advice to the Town Planning section with regards to specific infonnation relating to active sporting reserves. This advice is based on the following guiding principles;

Multi-purpose, shared use where possible Co location Joint use Partnering options Integrating passive wilh active areas Accessible public transport, road links and pathways

District and regional space is attempted to be secured in the first instance and when this is possible the City allow the developers to place the remaining Public Open Space (POS) requirements into passive components of developments. Junior sized ovals are avoided where possible due lo their limitations for use.

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Dependant on land availability it is attempted lo reserve land adjacent to senior high schools so that it is possible to upgrade the school site to expected community use standards and have a multi field site of district level. These sites can warrant pavilions and other infrastructure such as public toilets and lighling.

As part of the NMRRAC.group Wanneroo developed the model of a Local active reserve (single oval) to include some minium dimensions and inclusions so as to allow some flexibility of use. (See Appendix 3. NMRRAC Local and District Active Reserve Models detail). These include allowing 20 - 30 metres at each end of the senior football sized oval to allow 2 rectangular pitches to be accommodated either side of a cricket pitch with a specific orientation and to capture balls kicked1 through to minimise disruption to sunounding areas. The potential for change rooms and clubrooms and 40 parking bays is then catered for to make the best use of a single reserve if that is the only available option due to land availability.

An ideal site for a district level active reserve is considered lo be 20 - 30 ha. Appendix 3 also provides a model for consideration for'District active reserve sites (utilising minimal area of land).

Kingsway; is an example of a regional active spoiling reserve area and is ap'pfoximately 70 ha but this is reported to have proven to be difficult to manage effectively due in part to its size. The Alkimos development with a planned population of 60 - 80,000 is planned'to have at least 2 district active reserve sites with supporting local reserves.

Issues impacting on good planning for active reserves in Wanneroo include; POS demand from Bush Forever, locking up usable areas of land, lack of planning involvement in the draft stage by developers (although this is improving)

Citvof Swan

The Cily of Swan rcporl that active spoiling reserve planning has largely been driven by the developers in recent times and not necessarily based on population projections. They arc planning to project demands out for the next 20 years with regards to future active sporting reserve provision.

Within current new or recent developments such as Ellenbrook and the Vines and Vale, the use of school sites has been pursued where possible in order to gain land next to the school to allow larger sites to be developed. This has involved the City dealing with central office at DET lo add olher facilities such as change rooms, meeting rooms and upgrading the existing junior sized reserves to senior. An example exists where the DET has a site of lOha and the City would like them to absorb another active reserve within that site.

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The provision of single oval sites of junior size ovals is not considered ideal but is typical of developer driven planning and Primary school provision. The City aims to obtain extra land adjoining these developments to make them senior sized where possible and that can require 0.5ha extra land for that purpose.

The City aims to develop district level active reserve sites where possible and is currently developing a 19ha site across the Vale and Vines developments that will provide 3 football ovals. This site runs over 2 development sites (different developers) and is preferable lo local active reserve sites being provided in each development.

A site that Swan planning considers as ideal for districi / regional is Hay Park in Bunbury where flexibilily to mark any sporting field configuration within the available open space is an option. This is due to the space being of sufficient size and dimensions lo allow such options.

Cily of Rockingham

The City of Rockingham has recently developed a regional active sporting reserve at Lark Hill. It is approximately 92 hectares (not including the adjoining equestrian facilities).

Planning for this facility was opportunistic when land was being reserved for Murdoch University to be developed close to the town site and sporting reserves were to be relocated as a result. Initial planning commenced in 1994 and involved the relocation of a number of sports that were located at the former site.

Approximately 5 years ago the State Sporting Associations were approached to sc if there was interest in developing facilities for their sports at this venue. The site caters for 6 sports as a result and funding for dcvclopmcni was shared between the City of Rockingham, Stale and Federal Governments totalling S25 million.

The Manager of Leisure Services advises that the development was more opportunistic than highly planned, and capacity still exists at this facility. In general the City has a dearth of local and District level grassed playing fields through other areas such as Baldivis and with a population projection of 60 - 80.000 planning is underway to work out how to provide for regional level facilities. A limiting factor is thai a considerable amount of land has already been reserved by developers and it is difficult lo obtain large tracts suitable for regional level facilities.

City of Melville

The City currently has 17 aclive sporting reserve sites with 34 sporting fields for a population of 96,000. This represents a sporting field for every 2,823 people. Melville is an established area and mature in terms of demographics when compared lo Annadale.. however it provides an indication as to the number of reserves a City of that population size provides lo cater for its sporting needs.

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The Leisure, Services Manager reports that there is no increased pressure from clubs for further sporting reserves at present. This benchmark figure of I sporting field per 2,823 people does not take into consideration age of population or individual sports demand, participation rates for the area or neighbouring LGA provision.

It should also be noted that the land area available for sporting field use is not specified within this comparison. This can distort the available number of individual fields as there may be more rectangular configurations than ._pval configurations. Approximately 2 rectangular fields can be configured within a full sized oval wilh full run off areas.

Using the City of Melville benchmark for a broad comparison, the Cily of Armadale's curreni provision of 13 active sporting reserve sites with 24 individual fields results in a sporting field per 2,291 people.

On examining the type of fields it is noted that there are';approximalely 12 of the 24 sporting fields within Armadale with rectangular configurations, compared to 8 of the 34 in Melville. (It should be noted that the configuration of reserves from rectangular to oval can van,' dependant, on season and need and available land at the reserve). Rectangular active spoiling' reserves utilise 'considerably less land area than a traditional senior sized oval, This is also an indication of the active sporting reserves needs differing from area lo area, with sports requiring rectangular fields more popular proportionately in the Cily of Armadale than the City of Melville.

Whilst Ihe City of Melville provides a useful comparison of a LGA with a population size thai is similar to that projected for Armadale in approximately 15 years lime, this example shows that specific demand is very much based on the local needs of a communitv:

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Victorian LGAs

To gain an understanding of what may be occurring in the Eastern states 2 Victorian LGAs with similar proximity to metropolitan areas as the City of Armadale were contacted.

Whittlesea Citv Council

Whittlesea City Council is a northern suburb LGA within Melbourne with a population of 137,000 with estimates of 200,000 by 2021. This LGA includes a number of land release developments in its fast growing northern edge, providing similarities to the City of Armadale's growth.

The Leisure Planner reports that the Cily approaches the provision of active reserve development in an holistic way and is driven by Town Planning with input from the relevant City sections such as Leisure Services and Infrastructure.

A number of strategics arc being developed to assist with future direction on sporting reserve provision:

Overall provision of sporting reserves for new areas is being based on standards of provision that currently exist within the City. These have been supported by observing state wide and Municipality sports participation levels, i.e. Whittlesea has a considerably higher level of Australian Rules football and Cricket participation than the Victorian average. This then results in provision being based on new football reserves in order lo adequately cater for field sports overall.

Examples of Whittlesea standards include; Cricket I reserve for every 3,500 people (aged from 10 - 55) Football 1 reserve for every 4,000 people (aged from 10-55) Soccer 1 reserve for every 3,000 people (aged from 8 - 36)

(These standards were developed by an external consultancy group based on existing demand patterns and adopted by Whittlesea for future planning purposes).

New development areas consider existing reserves within a "reasonable" catchment and utilise developer contributions for new provision in developing areas. This is driven by the individual developers (in individual projects in isolation) at present, which is reported as not ideal.

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The use of planned school reserves is also considered where strategically important. An example exists of the City further developing a High school developed oval to include a second oval and Council provided change rooms (4). This development is approximately I km from a reserve with 2 soccer pitches and pavilion which has been recognised as being less advantageous than to have combined all facilities in one reserve.

A sports pavilion strategy has been developed to guide standard provision and provide guidelines for clubs as to their responsibilities.

A lighting strategy is being developed currently in order to provide a supporting priority listing for lighting provision and improvements based on priority need and determining the City's cxpected'cosl lo implement.

The City conducts a comprehensive sports participation survey every 3 years to monitor trends and issues.

A major consideration.for Whittlesea at present is the water restrictions and the impact it is having on sports participation and ultimately active sporting reserve provision. Currently level 3a restrictions arc in place and the City is only watering 1 in 4 sporting reserves. There is currently.no training allowed on grounds and the City has had to disconnect.liglfting af reserves to ensure clubs do not utilise (hem,

This has forced'the City to-look at Synthetic alternatives for sporting fieids. The City reports that a synthetic option for soccer is very close lo being implemented and cricket is also being looked at currently. The options for high impact sports such as Australian Rules andvRugby appear to be further from being available due to potential injuries from impact.

Casey Citv Council

Casey is the largest LGA in Melbourne with a population of 220,000, located 45kms south east from the City. It is surrounded by rural land lo its south and eastern borders and is considered to have social and economic disadvantage.

Population growth is projected to be considerable with another 125,000 people projected to be living there within approximately 25 years.

The need for adequate active sporting reserves was identified in various strategy reports by the LGA and a Master Plan for a regional active / passive recreation area was developed. This Master plan is the guiding document for sustainable facility development defining the various components required and designed and built lo sustainable development principles.

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The area has been named "Casey Fields" and Is a 70 hectare site that will provide aclive reserve facilities of both regional and district level, with 14 sports grounds (catering for soccer, rugby, cricket and football) being developed and 1 dedicated Australian rules ground (VFL) and 1 dedicated cricket ground (Cricket Victoria). This is recognised as not being best practice in terms of collocation and sharing of facilities however the sports of football and cricket have contributed significantly to the various reserves and have plans for each to be centres of excellence for the individual sports.

The project is being developed in various stages over an 8 year period at a cost of $30 million. The precinct will also have a S28 million dollar multi purpose leisure centre located within its boundaries. Hard courts for netbali and tennis will also be developed as will approximately 31an of running track with a bicycle criterion track. Passive areas arc focused around a lake area.

The regional space was deemed important with regards to reserving enough open space to provide future passive and active recreation options lo accommodate the needs of the future population. As a result suitable land was purchased around an identified site that had very good road arid future public transport access. Partnerships with other stakeholders such as Stale Government and the individual sports were developed prior to final Master plan development.

The area is partially completed and Casey will employ a Facility Manager lo oversee the management and maintenance of the precinct whilst stationing a ground maintenance team at the venue.

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CONSULTATION

This study has been underpinned by an extensive consultation program that has sought to find the needs and comments of the key stakeholders.

The consultation has included; • Call for public submissions form the general public via advertisements in the two local newspapers • Survey of Sporting Clubs utilising active sporting reserves within the City of Annadale • Slate Sporting Association bodies of the relative,.,sports played on City of Armadale Active Reserves • Local Government Authorities in WA and Victoria • City of Annadale Elected Members and Staff Workshop • Department of Education and Training • Department of Sport and Recreation

The following details the stakeholders and relevant consultation;

Public Submissions

Nonpublic submissions were received.

City of Armadale Sporting Clubs

A total of 29 surveys were mailed sent to the Cily of Armadale Sporting Clubs. A total of 18 were returned. The clubs which did not return surveys were;

Armadale Football Club Juniors Armadale Football Club Seniors

Forrestdale Junior Cricket Club Forrestdale Cricket Club Kelmscott Senior Cricket Club Kelmscott Junior Football Club Kelmscott Bulldogs Softball Club Kelmscott Baseball Club Kclmscott Blues Softball Club Inc. Roleystone Sporting Club Roleystone Tecball and Baseball Club

The detailed views and needs of the clubs reluming surveys have been indicated within the Facility Audit section of this report.

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State Sporting Associations

The following State Sporting Associations were contacted and their views and comments regarding their sports trends and aclive sporting reserves needs follow;

Football West David West - Competitions Manager

Football West has been in existence for two years. Football West reports that they are aware of a general lack of facilities across the Perth Metropolitan area, however no data is held for specific locations within Perth. • Between 2005 and 2006 their membership numbers rose almost 15% from 26,000 to 30,000 members. • They believe that numbers will increase by a further 15% in 2007, citing the success of the Socceroos at the 2006 World Cup as a major factor behind the recent increase in popularity.

Rugby WA Mitch Hardy - Manger, Community Rugby

• Currently Junior Rugby has 4,000 participants and Senior Rugby has 2,400 participants. • Junior Rugby in WA has been growing at a steady rate of 15% pa. In five years time junior participation is expected to be 7,500. Rugby WA believes this figure could increase by this level due to the increased profile of Rugby in recent times. • Senior level growth is around 10% although it tends to fluctuate. • Total participation is expected at around 15,000 in five years time. • Armadale is a strong growth region for rugby. ARKS currently have 78 seniors and 122 juniors. Juniors increased their numbers by 38 in 2006 and arc expected to be over 200 in next five years. The seniors are conservatively estimated to increase their numbers to about 100. • Rugby WA has stated a need for the number 1 oval at John Dunn Reserve to be Rugby specific lo provide an adequate facility for senior rugby and also school matches. Rugby WA is also investigating taking higher profile events to this area if there are adequate facilities on offer.

Baseball WA (BWA) Trevor Schumm - General Manager BWA

• BWA currenliy has 2,100 members • Over the last 3 years BWA has experienced a declining trend in membership however this was reversed in the 2006/2007 season with a 5% increase.

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• Over the next 5-10 years BWA is expecting 10% increase pa once the national league is reinstated in 2008. • Kelmscott and North Murray Baseball Clubs are both in need of upgraded facilities to accommodate increasing participation. • BWA is introducing four new development officers, one of whom will specifically address recruitment in the South Metropolitan area. This initiative aims to further increase baseball participation. • BWA has signed a memorandum of understanding with Teeball WA that will produce a larger transition of players from Teeball tobaseball. • Additionally, BWA will be affiliating with Little-League for the 2007/2008 season that is anticipated to create greater interest at the Under 1-3 level.

Western Australia Hockey Association Grant Mitten - Development Officer

• Due to low participation in the Armadale region, there is no current need for additional facility developments or improvements in this area. • Although-the Armadale region has a low participation rate, it is not cuixentlya priority of WAHA to address this issue. • The Hockey Australia 2006 Census reports a total of 26,860 hockey players in Western Australia in 2006. Note previous Hockey Census reports used different data collection methods and therefore cannot offer a reliable comparison (from clubs data only). • Hockey participation in WA is reported to have been stable over the past few years and is expected to remain so in the foreseeable future.

WAFC - South Frcmantle Junior Football District Bradd Gardiner - District Duvclopmenl Manager, South Frcmantle District

• In 2006 Junior membership was 37,250, up 7.5% from 2005. • In 2006 Senior membership was 11,750. • The WAFC strongly believes that junior football will experience significant growth in membership over the next few years. • In 2003 the WAFC restructured the zoning of local clubs and competitions to align with WAFL clubs and zones. This has resulted in a surge in Australian Rules participalion as juniors now have a clear pathway to elite football and gives a heightened sense of belonging. • In the past there was one Development officer per 3 or 4 zones, now there are three per zone.

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• The two main reasons the South Fremantle JFC District expects significant participation growth in the Armadale area in the coming years are:

1. Untapped potential - Kelmscott JFC and Armadale JFC have the lowest participation versus recruiting pool ratio in the entire Dislrict. In 200(3 Kclmscott JFC only had a 12% recruitment rate in the 5-12 years,"age group, less than half the District average of 26%. Armadale JFC had a recruitment rate in the 5-12 years age group of 15%.

2. Population growth - New residential developments in Armadale will result in added demand which the District is confident of capturing.

• In the past three years the Roleystone, Kelmscott and Forrestdale JFC's have grown 10-20% each year, and the Armadale JFC numbers have remained steady.

Touch west Angela Doyle - Game Development Officer

• Currently there are approximately 10,000 participants in touch football in WA. Growth over recent years has been 10% and is cxpcclcd to continue in coming years. • The Armadale region docs not currently have touch football in the area. The SSA does not have plans lo develop ihe game in the area unless specifically requested by any groups wishing to start up a club. • Touch football participation docs not appear to follow socio economic boundaries, but is traditionally stronger in areas with a high New Zealand ex-patriol population.

Cricket David Fitzgerald - Sun Smart Cricket Officer - University & Willeton

• In the 2006/07 Cricket Census there were an estimated 26,370 traditional club cricket players in Western Australia. This comprises 1.3% of the population. In addition there were 1,100 reduced number competitions such as have-a-go and super 6's. • This 2006 /07 result represents a 20% increase since the 2003 / 04 season where 21,945 traditional club cricket participants played in WA. • Cricket Australia and WACA have the target rale of 7.5% of all 5- 19 year old Boys, 1.5% of Girls and 4% for Men (20 - 39 years of age). • The raw figures show a decline in cricketers within the City of Armadale, however, the population figures quoted within the Cricket Facililies Perth Metropolitan Region Strategic Plan 2006 - 2015 show the Cily as having far less population than current ARA and Cily estimates.

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• The future provision of cricket facilities is predicted to encompass Local Government, Public and Private schools in catering for the increased demand from population growth.

Support for a regional Jcvel active sporting reserve incorporating cricket facilities was expressed with regards to Forrestdale Cricket Club (4 junior teams at present), which has been experiencing problems with access for training whilst repairs lo-jWilliam Skeet reserve are effected.

Softball WA Shirley Schneider - Acting CEO

The WA membership is currently 3644 which represents an organised participalion rate of 0.18% of the WA population. The numbers have,been decreasing over last few years (approx 2% per year) and Softball is hoping to reverse trends with planned new initiatives.

There are no facility plans for:the Aimadale region that Softball WA is aware of. The Armadale region is serviced by Dale Districts1 association which is based at Langford (city.of Gosnells).

WA Netbali Helen Robinson - Events Manager

Helen Robinson from WA .'Netbali explained that the association docs not currently have a requirement Tor additional netbali court space in the Armadale region. The fonncr Armadale Netbali Association folded a number of years ago due lo low membership "with the members being absorbed by the Southern Districts Association. The Southern Districts Association has not indicated any need for additional netbali courts in the Annadale region.

WA'"Netbali membership for 2006 was 33,501. This is a slight increase from 2005 membership of 33,149. Membership numbers for WA Netbali have remained stable for the last several years and no significant change is expected in the coming years.

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Councillor and Staff Workshop 7,h May 2006

A presentation from ABV on the findings of the report to that point in time was made and discussion concerning issues surrounding ihe future active sporting reserve needs of the City followed.

Department of Sport & Recreation (DSR) Yvctte Peterson

The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) acknowledges the slow but steady growth of organised club based sport in Australia. DSR recommends using caution when analysing the organised sport statislics from the ERASS due to the small sample size relative to the total population. Yvette Peterson notes that significant'initiatives to strengthen sporting clubs were introduced by Federal, State and Local Government around the turn of the century. Such initiatives include the Club Development Scheme offered by DSR, the Club Development Network operated by the Australian Sports Commission and the Clubs Forever program run by the City of Stilling.

The Department of Sport and Recreation is aware of the issue of a lack of sporting reserve space in Western Australia. A study is currently underway to investigate active reserve provision in the State to aid future planning.

Department of Education and Training Tony loppolo, Sharmini Wijay

The Department of Education and Training (DET) in Western Australia supports community use of school ovals for organised sport. There arc already a significant number of agreements in place between Local Government Authorities and DET for community sporting clubs to use school grounds for practice and games. To arrange shared use. the relevant LGA itself is required to apply to DET and enter into a legal agreement.

The DET has agreed in principle to allowing community use of all school ovals in the Wungong development outside of school hours. No further details have been formalised as yet.

Joint use agreements from the DET perspective are finalised between the LGA and the individual school Principal.

Carey Baptist College Rev Steve Izzett

Carey Baptist College indicated the desire for their school facilities lo be considered for community use in any future planning for leisure facilities within the City of Armadale.

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The community users of the reserves are primarily the school's students participating in junior soccer competitions (Carey United Soccer Club) and education .training purposes. Future development of further recreation facilities will see a relocation-and increase in active reserve areas however it would appear that based on current usage levels there would be limited capacity available for further community use. There is potentially more land lo be purchased (approximately 4 Hectares) bylhe School in the near future for further development of which sporting fields would be a component.

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NEEDS ANALYSIS

Current Need for Active Sporting Reserves

The Cily of Armadale appears to have reasonable capacity within the current active sporting reserve provision to accommodate current user groups.

This is evidenced when comparing the City's reserve utilisation figures with the benchmark of 25 hours per week use for fully reticulated and effectively drained reserves. It is also further supported when comparing the number of sporting fields per person with the Cities of Melville and Wanneroo as a benchmark (see table below).

Sporting fields per person LGA Ratio Ovals Rectangles Diamonds Armadale I: 2.291 12 Ovals- 12 Rectangles Wanneroo 1:2.863 29 Ovals - 12 Rectanelcs - 3 Diamonds Melville 1:2.823 26 Ovals - 8 Rectangles

However with a number of the active sporting reserves'within the City not being at optimum operating condition, it could be considered that overall the City's active sporting reserves are close to capacity in their current condition and configurations.

To retain capacity within the aclivc sporting reserves as the population begins to grow, the City must ensure that its current supply of active sporting reserves are capable of reaching their carrying capacity potential. This can be achieved through implementing asset managemcnl practices to ensure each reserve has quality condition infrastincture such as effective reticulation and drainage and the managemcnl of utilisation via allocation of reserves to the most appropriate clubs.

Future Need for Active Sporting Reserves

Population Growth

A need exists for future active sporting reserves to satisfy the organised sporting participation of the projected population in the rapidly developing Forrestdale and Wungong area. It appears that the established localities of Armadale, Kelmscott and the Hills are reasonably well serviced by existing active reserves. The following table depicts the current and projected population by localily area.

. '.- " - ^ f :2b06 > f 2011 . 2016 2021., Forrestdale / W'ungons 5374 I7I5I 33179 48125 Armadale " •, 24747' ..•-26254 ,27327 • 27833 Kelmscott 13056 13712 14343 14605 Hills J ". • 12756 13108 •13383 13451 Total 55993 70255 88232 104014

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As can be seen from the lables above and below, the projected population growth is considerable and rapid. The actual increased population for the next three 5 year periods is as follows;

2006 2011 2016 2021 Increased population 14.262 17.977 15.782

Sports Demand

The demand for future active sporting reserves can be broadly estimated through examining current sports participation rates and applying to the projected population growth within the City. The table below shows the increased players and teams projected to participate in each of the sports.

SPORT % of WA Increased Increased Increased Increased Increased Increased Pop'n players teams players teams players teams 2006 2011 2011 2015 2015 2021 2021 WINTER Australian 2.2-2.03 Football %* 228 9.14 290 11.62 270 10.81 Hockey 0.90% 128 8.02 162 10.11 142 8.88

Rugby 0.30% Union 43 2.14 54 2.70 47 2.37 Soccer 1.50% 214 14.26 270 17.98 237 15.78

SUMMER Touch 0.50% Football 71 4.75 90 5.99 79 5.26 Baseball 0.10% 14 0.95 18 1.20 16 1.05

Softball 0.18% 26 1.71 32 2.16 28 1.89 Cricket 0.9%** 128 8.56 162 10.79 142 9.47

Tee ball 0.59% 84 n/a 106 n/a 93 n/a CofA

*Australian Rules football projections from the WAFC Strategic Plan "Grow the Game" provide market penetration rates per district that can be applied to the LGA population for more accurate figures.Th e figures within the table above are calculated from applying the Cily of Armadale's population break down to Football's market penetration rates as outlined in the WA Football Strategic Plan document.

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**Crickel has a general WA population participation rate of approximately 1.4%. The South East Regional group of suburbs of Perth of wrhich Annadale is a member has a general participation rate of 0.9% (Cricket Strategic Plan 2006) which has been applied to obtain the above projections for players and teams within the City of Armadale.

The tables above refect the current rates of participation. Some sports have articulated clear target rates for participation increases however these can be somewhat speculative, therefore ihc calculations are performed on the most recent actual participation rates available.

New Sporting Field Requirements

The following table shows the typical team carrying capacity of sporting fields for each sport. (It is assumed traditional fixturing will continue).

SPORT Team's 2011 " * '• 2015 -2021 Per . Fielii New New- ••'New ' New New Teams Fields Teams Fields Teams Fields

Winter Australian S 9.14 1.14 11.62 1.45 10.01 1,25 [;ooiball Sb'cccr 8 14.26 1.78 17.98 2.25 15.78 1.97

Rugby 8 2.14 0.26 2.70 0.34 2.37 0.30 Union Hockey 8 8.02 1.00 10.11 1.26 8.88 Ml

Summer CricktM 4 8.56 2.14 10,79 2.69 9.47 2.37

Baseball 6 0.95 0.16 1.20 0.20 1.05 0.18

Softball 6 1.71 0.29 2.16 0.36 1.89 0.32

Tee Ball* na 84 1 106 - 93 - (players) Touch 8 4.75 0.59 5.99 0.17 5.26 0.65 Football

*Tee Ball plays on a single reserve and would therefore likely require 1 new reserve that could accommodate the 15 years of growth based on current usage levels of Tec Ball clubs within the Citv of Annadale.

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The number of active sporting fields required to accommodate the needs of each sport can be seen in the above table, progressing over the 15 year period.

It should be noted that the number of teams per field is optimum and notional, in reality the number of teams utilising a sporting field depends on a number of factors including; the club size (total members), the number of seniors versus juniors, the types of fixturing employed for games and the capacity of the field to accommodate use. ( ;'-••'

i ,• The sporting participation projections are based on cunent'participation rates for sports. There may be growth or decline in the sports over;a"time frame asjarge as 15 years that can not be predicted at this point in time. Therefore it is important to provide flexible active sporting reserves that can be utilised tor many sports if the need arises. •'

In the example of a football club utilising ^"sporting field, 'the % average sized club is reported as 190 members.- The numbers,range from in-excess of 700 players lo one team clubs. Generally, a single sporting|field.wi!l not accommodate more than one club in a single sport":(such as; football, cricket, soccer, rugby etc). This then impacts on the^sporting field's utilisation numbers. It 'is likely that the number of players utilising a new-.sporting, field Tor football in •Armadale will be less than the average of 190; for a reasonable;afnourit of time. As the population increases around an area and a cluti forms, it will takc-time-to grow lo its capacity."

The following table.summarises the number of new active sporting reserves that will be required in'each of the 5 year population projection periods;

* New' • New-. /• New Total SPORT' •" Fields'' Fields '. Fields • New >'2bi6 • •:" 12(12]-1,, .Fields

Winter • Australian Foolball '1.14 • 1.45.. 1,25 • •4 Soccer ' 1-.78 : '2.25: • - .r;"97/- . 6 Ruebv Union .0.26 0:34 '. 0:30 '• • 1 Hockev '•1.00' • 1.26;-* r.i'.i 4

Summer • JJ

Cricket '"2; 14^ ..2.69' • . ,'2^37'. • 8- Baseball 0.16 .. . 0.20, : ;o.]8-- . •; 1 ; Softball . 0.29' ' ; 0:36-. .. ^•0:"32 -. . ;•. • 1

Tec Ball (players) 1. r - *' . • 1 Touch Foolball 0:59 •0.17' '0.65 ."" 2

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Sporting Field Configurations

It is assumed that the City of Armadale will be able to attract and manage complementary sports to utilise future aclive sporting reserves to ensure the reserves have both a winter and summer sport user. There are a number of potential configurations and combinations of sports sharing the sporting fields.

Cricket has ihc largest demand on sponing fields with 8 fields required oyer the 15 year period including 3 within the first 5 year period. As an example of potential configurations for the City of Armadale over the first 5 year period, 2 cricket ovals could be shared with Australian Rules foolball and the third cricket oval could accommodate 2 soccer fields within the first 5 year period to satisfy those sports demands.

Winter sports of Rugby Union and Hockey would require 1 sports field each. Softball and Baseball could potentially be located at the Hockey field whilst Touch Rugby could utilise the Rugby Union field with the synergies between the sports. Touch is most often played mid week at night, so pending the right infrastructure such as lights; Touch could be played at any of the sporting fields as well as a summer and winter sport {subject to fixturing and available hours capacity with the field).

The size and type of sporting field provision has been discussed within this report previously however the advantages in creating larger district and regional level active sponing reserves consisting of multiple sponing fields has advantages for both management and maintenance and should be considered with any new active sporting reserve provision.

The potential upgrading of planned school reserves to senior sized reserves and the adding of further sporting fields adjoining these should also be considered in future planning for provision,

Flexibility of any new active reserve space should also be considered to allow the maximum number of sports to utilise the reserve if required at some future point in time.

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Planned Provision

The major 2 new development areas; Wungong Urban Water Development Scheme and North Forrestdale have a number of planned active reserves detailed within their latest structure plans;

Wungong

8 - Primary School -junior sized active sporting fields (1 private Primary School) 2 - Senior High School aclive sporting fields 1 - Public Open Space area of approximately 40ha {District / regional sized area capable of providing multiple sites)

North Fonestdalc

5 - Primar>' School junior sized active sponing fields 1 - Senior High School aclive spoiling field . 3 - Public Open Space areas with active spoiling fields

Timingof Provision

Timing of supply of active sporting fields is vital to achieving the best use of existing and; potential'fields. To be most effective and to, allow club based growth, the reserves must be provided in new areas at very early stages. If this is not effected then typically existing fields' can become overused and ground quality suffers as does user experience. Clubs can then grow to sizes that create problems in managemcnl with regards to allocaliori and demand for fields and facilities and uneven competition between clubs within the area.

The projections for sports participation within this report arc based on current participation rates. The monitoring of particular sports popularity should be considered ongoing to ensure the cun'ent demands are reflected and trends in reserve demands can be better accommodated. Of particular interest in this regard is the increasing trend of Rugby Union participalion (Super I4;s international competition creating interest in Perth), Australian Rules foolball which continues lo sec growth in the junior age groups and project increased growth rates in take up within the South eastern region (due lo comparative poor levels currently and new Development Officer staff to address this low rate area). Soccer, which continues to grow in participation (Benefiting from the Socceroos participation in the recent World Cup), and conversely Softball which has had a significant drop in participalion in the last 5 years.

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Strategies for Future Active Sporting Reserve Provision

The provision of active sporting reserves should consider these principles of best practice facility provision;

- Multi-purpose - Co-location - Joint use - Partnership opportunities (Regional perspective) - Integrated (passive / active) - Accessibility (pathways, public transport, roadways) - Districi level (senior sized reserves)

Optimum provision

An ideal distribution of sporting reserves has centralised regional level facilities with supporting districi and local level facililies in regular supporting locations fanning outwards from the central area. Currently the Cily of Armadale docs not provide a regional active sporting reserve facility.

This level of facility is traditionally best located within large population catchments in all directions from the facility. With the planned areas of future development within the City of Annadale and the existing urban development this configuration in its perfect sense is not possible for the City. If a regional level development is to occur this should be a consideration in its designated location.

The use of existing school sporting reserves is a cost effective way to increase sporting reserve capacity. However, these reserves arc generally of a junior size and afe^not of a standard expected by community sporting clubs. They also offer limited facilities such as toilets, changerooras, spectator shaded / covered areas and cat- parking which are also often not well located in proximity for community use.

The development of school facilities and extending reserve size where possible to senior dimensions with agreements that contribute to improving the level of grounds maintenance are more cost effective than the development of new reserves in the right circumstances. A need for one extra reserve or an overflow reserve close to District level reserves may be required, therefore making this solution appropriate in those circumstances.

The reservation of land next to existing and planned School aclive reserves can allow efficient provision of multi-field District level reserves.

There are numerous proposed Primary Schools in the .district stmcture plans for Wungong and North Forrestdale. li appears that there is a lack of opportunity within the current plans to implement this type of planning for aclive sponing reserve provision however with school sites shown lo be closely surrounded by residential

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Senior High School sites are similar with regards to single aclive sporting reserves depicted on slructure plans. These sites hold opportunity to provide a district level facility with the addition of an adjoining aclivc sponing reserve and.shouldralso be considered by the City within its planning.

Within the Wungong Urban Water Development Scheme 2006;report presented to the City's Development Services Committee Meeting 9^- -January 2007 various issues were raised with regards to Public Open Space provision relating to active sporting reserves;

• The issue of insufficient land on school sites to provide for a range of sporting fields has been counleredby the ARA in "that public open space provision is for "the broader community and a broad range of-uses not simply active sports:

• The issue of Primary School sites only requiring junior sized ovals when ihc City will require senior sizcd;ovaIs was raised. The ARA has contended thai a senior sized qyal can be accommodated at one.primary school in the south west land lliatxach Senior high school-will have senior sized ovals resulting in most of the deyclopmcntbcing witliiri I km of a full size oval.

The Wungong Urban Water-Development Scheme Master Plan indicates that an open space regional area to the North West end of the development is planned. If this can be developed, for siich. purposes and is of significant scale it would provide a tremendous' focal^ point for the provision of active sporting reserves within the Annadale region.

This potential regional open space area along with olher planned active reserve opportunities within Wungong and-Forrestdale should be explored further and tested for feasibility. Olher potential site opportunities within the City of Armadale should also be investigated to satisfy future active sporting reserve needs of this growth area.

It is recommended that the City and the ARA strongly support the concept of Joint Provision and Dual Use of school ovals in new development areas of North Forrestdale and Wungong Urban Waters and;

a) Explore every opportunity for Public Open Space to be located adjacent to school ovals in order to provide senior size ovals that can be used by local sporting clubs and help overcome the shortage of active open space within these areas.

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OTHER ACTIVE RESERVE NEEDS

ABV were asked to provide an overview assessment of the specific needs for Golf and Equestrian activities within the City of Annadale.

Equestrian

Equestrian participalion rates for WA indicate that the number of people participating in organised equestrian activities is approximately 1.2% (Exercise Recreation and Sport Survey [ERASS] 2004 Annual Report). A recent study by..ABV into equestrian centre provision in the City of Gosnells highlighted the.'tact that of this portion of the population that participate in equestrian activities, IS.SWdo so in a forma! organised way such as an equestrian facility.

By applying the above percentages to the expected population:growth within the City of .Armadale in 15 years (48,021) it projects 576 new ."people will participate in equestrian activities of wliicH;79 will participate in organised eqiicslrian facilities.

The study also found; that the-average equestrian site was 8.12 ha in size and averaged approximately 61 members. •

Currently within the City of Armadale there arc 3 reserves utilised for equestrian activities; Palomino^Park, Fletcher Park and Pries. Park. Pries Park, accommodating the Kelmscott-Pony Club with 42 active members could be considered as inefficient use of an active reserve spacew'hen comparing the average provision and participation data.

The City of Armadale •'should explore available options for the potential relocation of the,Kelmscott Pony Glub in order to optimise the use of active reserve space,

Golf

The Cily of Armadale provides a 9 hole public golf course. Golf participation has grown only marginally over recent times (approximately 1% from 2001 - 2004).

WA has an overall participation rate of approximately 6.6% which is approximately 16% lower than the national participation rale. There has also been a shift from club to social golf play with the average number of golf rounds played being 31 limes per year.

interestingly 9 hole golf courses arc known to provide minimal returns to LGAs, which is supported by the fact that approximately 92% of all golf rounds played are 18 holes and that 78% of females and 95% of males prefer to play 18 holes.

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By applying the projected population growth figures for the City of Armadale of 48,021 over the next 15 years lo the 6.6% golf participalion rate it suggests thai another 3,169 golfers will be within the new population. When this is multiplied by the 31 average rounds of golf p.a. it projects another 98,250 rounds of golf p.a. in 15 years time.

This does not indicate that all of those rounds will be played at an Aimadale course as golfers are known to be prepared to travel further than 15 minutes to play golf. Combined with the fact that a 9 hole course is not as attractive as an 18 hole course and a major reason for selecting a golf course lo play on is its condition and level of challenge, it suggests that there is a considerable number of variables in the success or otherwise of a golf course.

It is recommended that the City of Armadale conduct a further study for the future needs of golf within the City and the suitability of the existing facilities to satisfy that need.

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Summary of Key Findings

A summary of the key findings of the Needs Asscssmenl study is as follows;

• Usage levels of some of the City's active sporting reserves arc al or close to full capacity. Some reserves have capacity for increased usage whilst others have limited use e.g. Pries Park and Kanagullcn Oval and should be considered for rationalisation.

• The Cily of Armadale is projected to have a significant population increase of approximately 49,000 people in the next 1 S.year period. This represents an increase of 88% of the current population. The major areas of population growth are projected to be North.Forrestdale, Wungong Urban Waters and Champion Lakes areas.

• The projected population growth in the suburb areas of Armadale, Kelmscott arid the Hills is not expected to be significant over the next 10- 15 year period (approximately 5,000 or 10% increase over 15 years), and is unlikely to create-any major increase in demand for aclivc sporting reserves within tKbsc areas.

• The gradual ageing of the population in the suburb areas of Armadale, Kelmscott and the Hills over the next 15-20 years is likely to have a lessened impact on the demand for active sporting reserves and counteract any increase in demand caused by minor population growth in this area.

• Based on the feedback from the sporting clubs and initial assessment of the existing sporting reserves, there appears to be significant variation in the condition of ihc City's active sporting reserves and supporting infrastructure. In some instances the facilities appear to be in average to good condition and clubs are reasonably satisfied with the facilities, whilst olher facililies arc of a much lower standard, This study recommends thai the City undertake an extensive condition report on all sporting reserves to assist with defining an overall management and improvement plan for each reserve

• Subject to the outcomes of the Management and improvement plan report. this study recommends that Council develop a staged program lo progressively upgrade its active sporting reserves. With improvements to the City's existing sporting reserves, and consideration of opportunities to achieve more balanced usage of all sporting reserves, the current facilities in Annadale, Kclmscott and the Hills arc considered adequate to meet present and likely future demand in those areas.

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The current provision of active sporting reserves in the new residential devclopmenl areas of North Fonesldalc and Wungong Urban Waters is inadequate to meet the needs of those growing communities.

Based on current participation rates across a number of sports that use active reserves, the shortfall in the provision of active reserves is predicted to be approximately:

New New' New Total SPORT -Fields •Fields Fields • ' New- - ,2011 . 26i6 2021. Fields Winter Australian Foolball 1.14 1.45 1.25 4 Soccer 1.78 - 2.25 1.97 6 Ruubv Union 0.26 0.34 0:30 1 Hockey 1.00 ,1.26 i.ii 4 Summer Cricket 2.14 2:69 2.37 8 Baseball 0.16 0.20 0.18 1 Softball 0.29 0.36 0.32 1 Tec Ball (plavers) 1 - - 1 Touch Football 0.59 0.17 0.65 2

The above sporting field needs equates to approximately 40h.a of land required lo be available for the purposes of active sporting reserves within the 15 year period. {It should be noted that this level of provision is approximate and is dependant on new club formation and clubs operating al capacity for the reserves available).

This study recommends that the City proceed lo the Feasibility Study stage in order lo investigate and consider options for meeting the long tenn sporting needs of ihc communily.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

It is recommended that:

/. The City of Armadale and the Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) receive the Active Sporting Reserves Needs Study.

2. In order to more accurately determine the capacity of the City's active sporting reserves to accommodate additional use, actual usage data be obtained from the sporting clubs for each individual.playing area within each active reserve.

3. The City of Armadale undertake an extensive condition report on all sporting reserves to assist with defining an overall management and improvement plan for each reserve.

4. In order to increase the capacity and usage of the existing active sporting reserves, Council develop a staged program to progressively upgrade facilities at these venues.

5. The. Council acknowledge that Ihe provision of active sporting reserves in the new residential development areas of North Forrestdale and Wungong Urban Waters ,will be inadequate to meet the future needs of those growing communities.

6. The City and the ARA proceed to the Feasibility Study stage of the study in order to investigate and consider options including the provision of local to regional level open space for meeting the identified long term need for additional active sporting reserves in the City.

7. The Cily of Armadale conducts a further study for the future needs of golf within the City and the suitability of the existing facilities to satisfy that need.

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1, - City of Armadale Existing Active Sporting Reserves Map

Appendix 2. - Appendix 2. - Sporting Field Dimensions Summary

Appendix 3. - NMRRAC Local & Districi Active Reserve Models

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Appendix 1. - City of Armadale Existing Active Sporting Reserves Map

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Appendix 2. - Sporting Field Dimensions Summary

Australian Rules Football

Maximum Dimensions: 185m longx 155m wide Minimum Dimensions: I35m long x 110m wide Ideal Dimensions; I65m long x !35m wide Space Around Field: 4m : ,

Approx Total Area Ideal (173m x 143m) 24)739sqm

Soccer

Senior International Dimensions 100m-l lOmiongx 64m-75m wide Schoolboy International Minimum Dimensions -75m long x 55m wide Recommended International Dimensions 100m long x 64m wide Space Around Field 6m on sides, 9m al ends Total Area (11 Sm x 76m) 8968sqm

Rugby League

Maximum Dimensions 100m long x"68m wide Space Around Field 3m minimum, 6m preferred Dimensions including space around field and dead ball area 134m x 80m based on maximum dimensions Total Area I0,720sqm

Rugby Union

Maximum Dimensions 100m long x 70m wide Space Around Field 3m minimum, 6m prefened Dimensions including space around field and dead ball area 156m long x 81m wide Total Area I2,636sqm

Hockey

Dimensions 91.44m long x 50m-55m wide Space Around Field 3.5m on sides. 4.5m at ends Total Area including margins 61066sqm Minimum Space between Fields 6m

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Cricket

Outfield Dimensions 64m lo 68.6m radius Approximate Area 1.5ha Junior 40m-50m radius

Baseball

Foul Line Length 91.44m Home Plate to Back Net 18.45m Approximate Field Dimensions I25m long x 145m wide Approximate Total Area I8;125sqm

Softball

Foul Line Length Max (Male slow pitch) 83.82m Foul Line Length Min (M/F fast pilch) 65.58m Home Plate to Back Net 7.6m Approximate Field Dimensions 91 m long by 135m wide Approximate Total Area I2,285sqm

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Appendix 3. - NMRRAC Local & District Active Reserve Models

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MA; 6,5-6,8hQ. ASSUMING FLAT SITE WITH ORIENTATION AS SHOWN (EXCLUDING VERGES).

CAR pwet PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS;

SPORTS PITCHES: AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL xl). CRICKET hi) AND SOCCER 1x21. 0 ftza-un) BASKET BALL HALF COURT/CRICKET PRACTICE NETS: CLUB AND CHANGE BOOMS: CAB PARKING: MINIMUM BO 8ATS WITH PROVISION FOR OVERFLOW PARKING IN ADJACENT GRASSED AREAS 10FF-STREET PARKING HAY ALSO BE APPROPRIATE! tvwweffev PICNIC/BBO AREA: wtmsKtN, PLAY AREA; TO CURRENT AUSTRALIAN STANDARSD AND FtMJRE INCLUDING LIMESTONE EDGE AND SOFTFALL. Pi-MJTIW^ OUAl USE PATHS: 2.5m WIDE CONCRETE IDR APPROVED ere. EQUIVALENT) LINKED INTO NETWQRT AND/OR CIRCULAR ROUTE. PEDESTRIAN PATHS: MINIMUM 1.5m WIDE CONCRETE IOR APPROVED EQUIVALENT) TO PROVIDE ROUTE AND mot/ ACCOMMODATE DESIRE LINES OF MOVEMENT. •nte? VEHICLE 3ARRIER5: TD EXCLUDE ALL ANAUTHORISED aAUTINft- VEHtCLES. CAR PARK SECURITY AND FLOODLIGHTING:

SITE PUNNING:

EXISTING VEGETATION: DESIGN TO MAXIMISE RETENTION. BUFFER AREAS AND SETBACKS: PROVIDE TO EACH SPORTS PITCH TO MINIMUM DIMENSION AS SHOWN. TO OPTIMISE SAFETY. MINIMISE AND CREATE AN APPROPRIATE SETTING.

LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION:

PLAYING SURFACES: CONSTRUCT. GRASS AND IRRIGATE. UNKTO OTHER AREAS: TREAT TD A MINIMUM STANDARD OF D.U-P EITHER - IRRIGATED GRASS AND TREES. OR - FENCED, NON-IRRIGATED. MULCHED TUBESTOCK PLANTING. IBRIOAHON; PROVIDE TO ALL AREAS (EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE) BY MEANS OF ONSITE MAJOR BORE ANT AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. FURNITURE: PROVIDE SEATS It TO 10 PARKING BAYS).

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE NIVI R RAC^ Notlti Melfopolilan Rfigional Recreation Advisory Commillec LOCAL ACTIVE RESERVE CONCEPT PLAN SHOT RWSOI ORRHU. FOOTBALL CRICKET AND SOCCER DftCSZE SHEET 1 OF 3 NMRRAC 001 - 01 - A A3 EXPLANATORY NOTES WMK-TOP-U-P MMNtNTC^WnHSWM G e^i ptMce5> NpivJO^t ^— raruRe PLANTING ETC. AREA: 5.6ha. ASSUMING FLAT SITE WITH ORIENTATION AS SHOWN (EXCLUDING VERGESI.

PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS:

SPORTS PITCHES: AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL Ml. CRICKET (nil. BASKET BALI HALF COURT/CRICKET PRACTICE NETS: CLUB AND CHANGE ROOMS: CAR PARKING: MINIMUM 80 BAYS WITH PROVISION FOR OVERFLOW PARKING IN ADJACENT GRASSED AREAS 10FF-STREET PARKING MAY ALSO BE APPROPRIATE! PICNIC/BBQ AREA: PLAY AREA: TO CURRENT AUSTRALIAN STANOARSO AND INCLUDING LIMESTONE EDGE AND SOFTFALL. OUAL USE PATHS: 2.5m WIDE CONCRETE (OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT! LINKED INTO NETWORT AND/OR CIRCULAR ROUTE. PEDESTglAH PATHS: MINIMUM l.Sm WIDE CONCRETE (OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT) TO PROVIDE ROUTE AND ACCOMMODATE DESIRE LINES OF MOVEMENT. VEHICLE BARRIERS: TO EXCLUDE ALL ANAUTHORISED VEHICLES. CAR PARK SECURITY AND FLOODLIGHTING:

SITE PLANNING:

EXISTING VEGETATION. DESIGN TO MAXIMISE RETENTION. BUFFER AREAS AND SETBACKS: PROVIDE TO EACH SPORTS PITCH TO MINIMUM DIMENSION AS SHOWN, TO OPTIMISE SAFETY, MINIMISE AND CREATE AN APPROPRIATE SETTING.

LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION:

PLAYING SURFACES; CONSTRUCT, GRASS AND IRRIGATE, OTHER AREAS: TREAT TO A MINIMUM STANDARD OF EITHER - IRRIGATED GRASS AND TREES. OR Nrwwnc - FENCED. NON-IRRIGATED, MULCHED TUBESTOCK PLANTING. IRRIGATION: PROVIDE TO ALL AREAS IEXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE! BY MEANS OF ONSITE MAJOR BORE ANT AUTOMATIC SYSTEM. FURNITURE: PROVIDE SEATS 11 TO 10 PARKING BAYS],

REVtffCN DATE Norlh mvr cofv J.W.T. M/W PUBLIC OPEN SPACE NA/iRRAC Melrapotftan Regionaf Recrealion Advisory Committee LOCAL ACTIVE RESERVE CONCEPT PLAN 2 SOIL /pvrmn mmK UEEDIG: WFKM) tEOIdCK. OfflOTS IKTW: sun REVHW OKSW. 12.5 0 12.5 25 37.5 50 FOOTBALL AND CRICKET OKSZE 1:1250 / /»• / /20W SCALE IN METRES SHEET 2 OF 3 NMRRAC 001 - 02 - A owwaat warn A3 <>