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2017/18-2020/21 DELIVERY PROGRAM INTEGRATEDPLANNINGANDREPORTINGFRAMEWORK OUR COMMITMENT to ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER RESIDENTS Fairfield City Council (Council) acknowledges the Cabrogal people of the Darug nation as the traditional custodians of Fairfield City and pays its respect to the Elders both past and present. The Cabrogal name comes from the ‘cobra grub’, an edible freshwater worm harvested from local creeks in the City that was a staple food for the clan. Council also recognises the spiritual relationship Aboriginal Australians have with the land and the right to live according to their own beliefs, values and customs. In July 2000, Council signed a Local Government Commitment that both acknowledged and recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people of Australia. It acknowledged their loss and grief caused by alienation from traditional lands, loss of lives and freedom, and the forced removal of children. The signing of this significant agreement took place during National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week to symbolise the vital partnership with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Fairfield City. Smoking Ceremony, Living Cultures Festival CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Message from the Mayor and City Manager 6 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW What is the Integrated Planning and Reporting 8 2017/18 - 2020/21 Delivery Program Budget 36 Framework? What are the plans in the framework? 8 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2017/18 - 2020/21 What are the reports in the framework? 8 Delivery Program About the Delivery Program 9 Council Services 40 How do we report? 9 Major Programs 41 How does the City Plan link to the Delivery 10 Projects 46 Program? 2017/18 - 2020/21 Construction Projects, 50 Issues and Influences 18 Programs and Major Events Map A Snap Shot of Fairfield City 22 What Makes Fairfield City Residents Unique? 23 THEMES Theme 1 - Community Wellbeing 52 OUR COUNCIL Theme 2 - Places and Infrastructure 68 Our Elected Representatives 2016-2020 24 Theme 3 - Environmental Sustainability 88 Council’s Committees 25 Theme 4 - Local Economy and Employment 100 Council’s Organisational Structure 26 Theme 5 - Good Governance and Leadership 106 Council’s Strategic Direction 26 Groups and their functions 27 APPENDICES Council Efficiencies 28 Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms 126 Services and service levels review 28 Appendix 2: References 129 Efficiency measures 30 Past Efficiencies 30 Current and future efficiencies 31 Council's Resorcing Strategy 31 Workforce Management Plan 32 Asset Management Policy, Strategy and 33 Plans Long Term Financial Plan 34 Service Levels and Indicators Survey 35 Ongoing Improvement 35 Performers at the opening of The Crescent Plaza, Fairfield INTRODUCTION MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER We are pleased to present Fairfield City Council’s The Community Infrastructure Fund Program which 2017/18 – 2020/21 Delivery Program which details reinvests funds raised from car park fees on key the services and projects Council will deliver during community priorities throughout the City will also its term of office in working towards the Community’s be continued over the next four years. This will see vision and priorities as set out in the 2016-2026 projects and programs such as youth mentoring, Fairfield City Plan (City Plan). intersection beautification program, town centre and school safety zone improvements, lighting and CCTV Council has a strong and innovative program upgrades as well as tourism and marketing/jobs of works and services in the Delivery Program creation being implemented throughout Fairfield City. over the next four years that will deliver exciting improvements for the community. Remaining ‘Fit Council will also continue to deliver major events for the Future’ continues to be a priority for Council such as the Moon Festival, Bring it ON! and with a strong focus on continued robust financial Illuminate - Council’s New Years’ Eve celebration. management whilst balancing the current and future Listed below are some of the proposed projects and needs of the community. programs to be delivered over the next four years that respond to the top 10 priorities identified in the A major new project over the next four years is the City Plan. redevelopment of the Fairfield Showground into a premier location which brings the community Priority 1 – Local traffic flow and road safety together for festivals and events and sporting • Smithfield Road Upgrade activities. • Canley Vale Road corridor lighting Council also has a number of other key projects it • Community and Infrastructure Priorities - School will seek to deliver which include the expansion of safety zone improvements Aquatopia, an additional level to the Dutton Plaza • Transport Modelling car park and the development of a new major Family • Black Spot Program Attraction within Fairfield City, all of which seek to • Local Area and Traffic Management Program bring much needed infrastructure and activities for the community over the next four years. • Over $51 million on Road Renewal • Traffic Lights feasibility study – Canley Heights Also considered during the development of the Delivery Program were the Federal and State Government key priorities. One of these is the Priority 2 - Community safety Western Sydney Infrastructure Plan which is looking • Community and Infrastructure Priorities – Safety to invest over $3 billion to support integrated upgrades throughout the City transport in the region and capitalise on the • Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan economic benefits from developing the planned • Black Spot Major Program Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek. The first two years of the Delivery Program will see over • Disability Audits $14 million in grant funding for the major upgrade of • Additional CCTV Cameras in Council buildings Smithfield Road. • CCTV Renewal Program The Delivery Program also includes a major increase in street cleaning services with a focus on making Priority 3 – Inviting and well used community our City more attractive and inviting, and working places and parks towards a cleaner environment. Council has also • Circuit Walking Paths in Parks committed to increase the levels of service for the • Fairfield City Bike Plan processing of development applications to improve • Fairfield Showground Redevelopment the turnaround times for the community and assist in the future growth of the City. • Park Improvements • Aquatopia Expansion A major innovation by Council over the next four • Fairfield Leisure Centre Improvements years will be the creation of another income • New Family Attraction within the City generating commercial development that will seek to create jobs, support economic growth whilst • Over $4 million on Open Space Asset Renewal providing Council with an alternative source of and Improvements income to support the continued delivery of services • Exeloo Program to the community. • Digital Communication activating public space strategy 6 2017/18 - 2020/21 DELIVERY PROGRAM • Chipping Norton Lakes Master Plan Priority 9 – Car parking spaces • Banner Promotions Program • Approximately 40 new car parking spaces in • Community Needs Assessment – Community Canley Heights Facilities • Dutton Plaza additional car park level • Over $19 Million on the Building Asset Renewal • Bonnyrigg Town Park car park extension Program • Truck parking options Smithfield • Cycleway Shared Path Extension Program • Community Centre/Halls - Installation of Air- Priority 10 - Access to schools, universities, Conditioning colleges and TAFE Introduction • Street Tree Planting Program • Expansion of Fairfield Library to create additional • Tree Planting in Parks and Sportsfields study space Priority 4 – Attractive and lively town centres Overall Council has committed to a large volume and range of works and services that seek to meet Wellbeing • Smithfield Town Centre Strategy and Community the community’s needs and priorities over the next Theme 1 Improvements four years, whilst continuing to remain in a strong • Cabramatta DCP financial position into the future. • Pathway Connection Program for Smithfield Town Centre The development of the State Government’s ‘District • Prairiewood Town Centre Master Plan Review Plans’ in particular the South West District Plan Places and Theme 2 will also have a direct impact on the development Infrastructure • Horsley Park Town Centre Improvements capabilities and requirements throughout Fairfield • Banners in Town Centres City over the next four years. This plan will impact • Fairfield City Centre Improvements on Council’s Local Environmental Plan and other • Welcome signs in Cabramatta strategic planning documents. In response Council has included a number of strategic reviews to • Pedestrian Precinct Improvements in support Fairfield’s growth and change in the coming Theme 3 Sustainability Cabramatta Environmental years. • Thomas Ware Plaza and Epoch Plaza Improvements Fairfield The Federal and State Government along with eight • Major Festivals and Events including Moon Western Sydney Councils, including Fairfield City Festival, Culinary Carnivale have recently entered discussions to work together on a City Deal for Western Sydney. The City Deal Theme 4 is a long term commitment to produce significant Employment Priority 5 – Connected transport system improvements for the region. Local Economy and • Continued City Connect bus service We look forward to continuing to work together with Priority 6 – Job opportunities stakeholders and the