DOCSLIB.ORG

Creative Production Synergies in Penrith and the Blue Mountains

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Creative Production Synergies in Penrith and the Blue Mountains Creative Production Synergies in Penrith and the Blue Mountains Report June 2020 Cecelia Cmielewski, Phillip Mar, Ien Ang, David Rowe and Deborah Stevenson The project team Professor Deborah Stevenson Emeritus Professor David Rowe Distinguished Professor Ien Ang Associate Professor Liam Magee Dr. Cecelia Cmielewski Dr. Phillip Mar DOI: 10.26183/3p8b-x436 https://doi.org/10.26183/3p8b-x436 COVER IMAGE: illuminart and Evelyn Roth Illuminated Bilby for Real Festival. 2019. Photo: andre&dominique. To cite this report: Cmielewski C, Mar P, Ang I, Rowe D and Stevenson D. 2020. Creative Production Synergies in Penrith and the Blue Mountains. Western Sydney University. Disclaimer This is an independent report produced by Western Sydney University for Penrith City Council and Blue Mountains City Council. The accuracy and content of the report are the sole responsibility of the project team and its views do not necessarily represent those of the Penrith and Blue Mountains City Councils. !2 Acknowledgements With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond). This project was commissioned by Penrith City Council and conducted by a research team from Western Sydney University’s Institute for Culture and Society (ICS). Penrith City Council and Blue Mountains City Council in collaboration with Blue Mountains Economic Enterprise contributed resources for the project. The project team would like to acknowledge the contributions of: Anne Hurni, Rachel Pagitz and Karen Harris (Penrith City Council), Lin Mountstephen (Blue Mountains City Council) and Ann Niddrie (Blue Mountains Economic Enterprise). The transcription services of SquidInkle were also invaluable in preparing this report. We also express our gratitude to the cultural venue operators, individual artists, creative enterprises, and cultural organisations who participated and shared their experiences in interviews with us. Without their generous insights this research would not have been possible. !3 Table of Contents Acknowledgements ………………………………………………………………………3 Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………….6 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………….10 Background Objectives Methods About the LGAs Strategic and Policy Context…………………………………………………………….13 Cultural infrastructure in New South Wales Cultural infrastructure in Western Sydney Cultural infrastructure in Penrith and the Blue Mountains Penrith City Council: Cultivating Creativity in a Growing Region…………………19 Cultural landscape Educational landscape Governance and support structure Council-led cultural development and city activation Penrith Performing and Visual Arts (PP&VA) Direct delivery of cultural and creative projects Real (River Environment Arts Lifestyle) Festival Resourcing challenges Cultural infrastructure provision Policies and plans for the future Conclusion Blue Mountains City Council: Maximising the Potential of a City of the Arts…….30 Cultural landscape Governance structure Resourcing cultural infrastructure and programs Major cultural facilities Direct Council support for arts and culture Blue Mountains City of the Arts grants program Direct delivery of art project initiatives Creative sector development Cultural infrastructure provision Future policy and plans Conclusion Significant Regional Cultural Institutions……………………………………………39 Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Penrith Conservatorium Penrith Regional Gallery and The Lewers Bequest Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub MTNS MADE Creative Industries Cluster (Blue Mountains) !4 Dance …………………………………………………………………………………..57 Wagana Aboriginal Dancers (Blue Mountains) Performance Art Western Sydney (PAWS) (Penrith) Digital Arts and Culture………………………………………………………………63 DiG Space Program (Penrith) TAFE NSW (Penrith and the Blue Mountains) Digital Ecologies Lab (Penrith) Film and Screen Media………………………………………………………………..70 Independent filmmaking (Penrith) Filmmaking industry cluster (Blue Mountains) illuminart (Blue Mountains) Music……………………………………………………………………………………75 Former all-girl punk band Violent Minx (Penrith) Live and Local Lockdown; Open Mic (Penrith) Music Hunter and other Blue Mountains music entrepreneurs (Blue Mountains) Penrith Symphony Orchestra, Penrith Youth Orchestra, Choral groups Theatre …………………………………………………………………………….…..84 Q Theatre (Penrith) The Acting Factory (Penrith) Visual Arts……………………………………………………………………….…….89 Modern Art Projects Blue Mountains Sculpture at Scenic World (Blue Mountains) Collaborative activation and presentation (Blue Mountains) Local Charm (Penrith) Black Door Gallery (Penrith) Writing and Literature………………………………………………………………100 Varuna, The Writers’ House (Blue Mountains) WestWords Centre for Writing (Western Sydney) Creative Co-working Spaces and Shared Facilities………………………………104 Nauti Studios Hazelhurst (Blue Mountains) Creative Fringe (Penrith) Blue Mountains Tool Library and Artist Resource Centre (Toolo) Findings and Recommendations…………………………………………………..111 Further Considerations References…………………………………………………………………………….125 Image Credits Appendix 1: Creative Production Enablers and Support Survey Summary…..134 Appendix 2: Interviews……………………………………………………………..139 Appendix 3: Researcher Biographies……………………………………….……..141 !5 Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Library. Executive Summary Regional leadership in arts and the Australia Council for the a need which has now cultural production is evident Arts announced a reduction in significantly increased. It is in Penrith and the Blue the number of organisations to important that PCC and BMCC Mountains through the receive four-year contracts. strengthen their alliance to different yet complementary These environmental and support artists and creative approaches of the City health catastrophes, coupled producers and to advocate for Councils. This research project with a reduced capacity in the equity in State and Federal arts began in August 2019, the arts and cultural sector, have and cultural development interview phase was significantly and negatively funding to increase cultural completed in early December impacted on the region’s arts investment in Greater Western 2019, and this report was and cultural life. The loss of Sydney. PCC and BMCC need completed in June 2020. Australia Council funding to to encourage and establish key Therefore, the research the Australian Theatre for strategic partnerships to enable spanned a very challenging Young People, for example, further investment and period of drought and severe reducing opportunities for development for a sustainable bushfires over the summer young people in the region. arts and cultural sector in across New South Wales, Penrith, Blue Mountains and followed almost immediately The realisation of the Greater Western Sydney. by the COVID-19 pandemic. importance of the arts, cultural Businesses in arts and and creative practices to The survey established in recreation services were among people’s daily lives has come conjunction with this research the first and most severely to the fore during the means that the Councils affected by the need to enforce pandemic (Cantillon 2020), but understand the region’s Government social distancing also underlined its precarity creative practitioners current restrictions, with 94 per cent of and the extent to which artists needs. the sector reporting an adverse and cultural practitioners impact of the Government largely exist outside the usual By taking bold actions that restrictions in the March employment categories. This include the establishment of a Business COVID-19 survey report has shown the need for Cultural Technology Centre, a (Australian Bureau of Statistics investment in creative Contemporary Art Centre, and 2020). Also, during this period production capacity building – creating dispersed creative !6 hubs with high level digital existing regional facilities program. Bold investment in capacity, momentum will be provide opportunities for cultural infrastructure would maintained. Flexible, cutting- cultural and creative signal a creative and socially edge cultural infrastructure is practitioners, with the aid of responsible agenda on the part now needed more than ever. both local governments, to of the both Councils for the become involved in reshaping benefit of the entire region. The emerging Aerotropolis, the region’s cultural landscape. government attention under The Quarter health precinct the Western Sydney City Deal could also be encouraged to and the investment in the develop an arts and cultural Key Strategies and Recommendations Five key strategies have been identified that will lead to greater creative production and development in the local area and broader region.Under these five strategies the following recommendations could be converted into actions over the coming decade. Strategy 1: Continue and strengthen the work that the two Councils have already begun, both independently and jointly, and advocate for new funding and partnerships to enhance and expand opportunities for creative practitioners in the region. Recommendations 1.1 The PCC and BMCC strengthen partnerships with entities, such as those in the Penrith’s The Quarter (Health and Education Precinct) and Aerotropolis precincts, and explore opportunities through the Western Sydney City Deal to foster regional creative
Load more

Recommended publications
  • 16Th June 2020 State Significant Development Scoping Report
    State Significant Development Scoping Report Indoor Snow Theme Park Tourist Resort - Winter Sports World Attention: Mr Jim Betts Secretary Department of Planning, Industry and Environment 320 Pitt Street Sydney, NSW, 2000 16th June 2020 State Significant Development Scoping Report Indoor Snow Theme Park Tourist Resort by Winter Sports World 1 State Significant Development Scoping Report Indoor Snow Theme Park Tourist Resort - Winter Sports World Table of Contents 1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 4 2. The Vision ........................................................................................................................................ 4 3. Background - Planning Proposal Status .......................................................................................... 4 4. Project Value, Job Creation, Investment and Tourism ................................................................... 5 5. The Site ........................................................................................................................................... 6 5.1 Locational Context ........................................................................................................................ 6 5.2 Site Description ............................................................................................................................. 6 5.3 Planning Context ..........................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • 'Our River' Nepean River Master Plan
    OUR RIVER ‘‘OUROUR RRIVER’IVER’ NNEPEANEPEAN RRIVERIVER MMASTERASTER PPLANLAN FFINALINAL NNovemberovember 22013013 Cover Image: Tench Reserve looking north west across the Nepean River ‘‘OUROUR RRIVER’IVER’ MMASTERASTER PPLANLAN FFINALINAL Penrith City Council PO Box 60 Penrith NSW 2751 Prepared by CLOUSTON Associates Landscape Architects • Urban Designers • Landscape Planners Level 2, 17 Bridge Street • Sydney NSW 2000 PO Box R1388 • Royal Exchange NSW 1225 • Australia Telephone +61 2 8272 4999 • Facsimile +61 2 8272 4998 Contact: Leonard Lynch Email • [email protected] Web • www.clouston.com.au with People, Place and Partnerships Document Issue Date Status Reviewed Verifi ed Validated S13-0024 R01 A 07/05/2013 DRAFT GM CL S13-0024 R01 B 03/07/2013 DRAFT PB S13-0024 R01 C 03/10/2013 DRAFT CT CL S13-0024 R01 D 21/10/2013 DRAFT CT CL S13 -0024 R01 E 29/10/2013 FINAL DRAFT CT JB S13-0024 R01 F 5/11/13 FINAL CT CT CL S13-0024 R01 G 29/11/13 FINAL(Revised) CT CT CL Note: This document is Preliminary unless validated. 4 NOVEMBER 2013 ‘OUR RIVER’ MASTER PLAN REPORT • ISSUE G TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6 1. INTRODUCTION 18 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE PLAN A BRIEF HISTORY 2. PLANNING AND SITE CONTEXT 26 STATUTORY AND REGIONAL PLANNING PENRITH CITY COUNCIL PLANNING THE PROJECT SITE TODAY 3. CONSULTATION PROCESS AND OUTCOMES 38 ENGAGEMENT PRINCIPLES ENGAGEMENT PROCESSES OUTCOMES OF CONSULTATION 4. CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES 40 5. MASTERPLAN PRINCIPLES 46 OUR ACCESSIBLE RIVER OUR WELCOMING RIVER OUR CULTURAL RIVER OUR HEALTHY RIVER OUR MANAGED RIVER 6.
    [Show full text]
  • Amendment Regulation 2021 Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
    New South Wales Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment Regulation 2021 under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 Her Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has made the following Regulation under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997. MATT KEAN, MP Minister for Energy and Environment Explanatory note The objects of this Regulation are as follows— (a) to provide for different levels of control of burning in local government areas, including for the Environment Protection Authority and local councils to approve burning in the open, (b) to update references to local government areas following the amalgamation of a number of areas. This Regulation is made under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, including section 323 (the general regulation-making power) and Schedule 2. Published LW 1 April 2021 (2021 No 163) Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment Regulation 2021 [NSW] Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment Regulation 2021 under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 1 Name of Regulation This Regulation is the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment Regulation 2021. 2 Commencement This Regulation commences on the day on which it is published on the NSW legislation website. Page 2 Published LW 1 April 2021 (2021 No 163) Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Amendment Regulation 2021 [NSW] Schedule 1 Amendment of Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 Schedule 1 Amendment of Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010 [1] Clause 3 Definitions Omit “Cessnock City”, “Maitland City” and “Shoalhaven City” from paragraph (e) of the definition of Greater Metropolitan Area in clause 3(1).
    [Show full text]
  • Business Paper Ordinary Meeting
    Business Paper Ordinary Meeting Venue: Administrative Headquarters Civic Place Katoomba Meeting: 7.30pm. 1 December, 2009 - 2 - - 3 - ORDINARY MEETING 1 DECEMBER 2009 AGENDA ITEM PAGE SUBJECT COMMENTS NO. PRAYER/REFLECTION (and Recognition of the Traditional Owners, the Darug and Gundungurra People) APOLOGIES CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Ordinary Meeting held on 10 November 2009 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST MINUTE BY MAYOR REPORT(S) BY GENERAL MANAGER 1 19 Review of Delegations of Authority Attachments x 2 PROVIDING GOOD GOVERNMENT 2 31 Sister Cities Committee Annual Report Attachments x 3 3 38 Special Rate Variation Status - 4 - ITEM PAGE SUBJECT COMMENTS NO. 4 41 Community Assistance Donations - Recommendations by Councillors LOOKING AFTER ENVIRONMENT 5 43 Proposed Commercial Recycling Service - Result of Public Exhibition LOOKING AFTER PEOPLE 6 47 Alcohol Free Zones across the Blue Mountains Attachments x 6 7 57 Appointment of a 377 Committee for Mount Victoria Hall 8 60 Resignations and Appointments to Braemar House and Gallery and Megalong Valley Hall and Reserve Committees 9 62 Costs and Options involved with fencing Leura Oval Dog Off-Leash Area 10 68 Confidential Business Paper - Hazelbrook Early Learning and Care Centre Attachment x 1 USING LAND FOR LIVING 11 69 Katoomba Commuter Car Park Land Transfer Attachments x 2 12 77 Adoption of Blackheath Memorial Park Plan of Management Enclosure x 1 13 85 Glenbrook School of Arts - Update on Occupancy Licence 14 87 Draft Better Living Development Control Plan (Part K) Advertising and Signage - Katoomba Eastern Approach Precinct Attachments x 3 - 5 - ITEM PAGE SUBJECT COMMENTS NO. 15 108 Preparation of Blue Mountains Local Environmental Plan Draft Amendment No.
    [Show full text]
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (Becoming a Participant) Rules 2016
    National Disability Insurance Scheme (Becoming a Participant) Rules 2016 made under sections 22, 23, 25, 27 and 209 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 Compilation No. 4 Compilation date: 27 February 2018 Includes amendments up to: National Disability Insurance Scheme (Becoming a Participant) Amendment Rules 2018 - F2018L00148 Prepared by the Department of Social Services Authorised Version F2018C00165 registered 22/03/2018 About this compilation This compilation This is a compilation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Becoming a Participant) Rules 2016 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 27 February 2018 (the compilation date). The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. Uncommenced amendments The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law. Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes. Modifications If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law.
    [Show full text]
  • Certificate of Insurance
    Certificate of Insurance To whom it may concern, This document serves to confirm the currency of the insurance affected on behalf of Coverforce Insurance Broking Pty Ltd Details Policy Type Public & Products Liability Insurance Insured Freddy's Skip Bins Policy Period From: 30/03/2019 To: 30/03/2020 Both days at 16.00 hours Local Standard Time Interest Insured The insured’s legal liability for third party Personal Injury and/or Property Damage claims arising out of or in connection with their activities Limit of Liability $20,000,000 any one occurrence in respect of Public Liability and in the aggregate separately during the Period of Insurance in respect of Products Liability and Pollution Liability Territorial Limits Anywhere in the world excluding USA and Canada other than in respect of non manual business visits to those countries by directors and employees of the Insured but does not apply to or insure any liability or claims arising from or in respect of: 1. The business carried on by the Insured at or from any premises situation outside of Australia or New Zealand, or 2. Any contract entered into by the Insured under the terms of which work is to be performed outside of Australia or New Zealand Insurer Certain Underwriters At Lloyd’s Of London Interested Party Inner West Council City of Ryde Fairfield City Council Hornsby Shire Council Mosman Council Lane Cove Council City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council City of Canada Bay North Sydney Council City of Parramatta Council Penrith City Council Randwick City Council Strathfield Council
    [Show full text]
  • Our 1917 Fallen
    1917 OUR FALLEN penrithcity.nsw.gov.au| 1 His sacrifice is surely in the ‘‘ “nature of an epic of honour and heroism which will be incorporated in his country’s and districts annals Nepean Times 27 October 1917, p. 3 1917 OUR FALLEN These men have been remembered across our City in various memorials, on honor rolls in parks, churches, halls and schools. This is our tribute to their lives and sacrifice for their country. | 3 They shall grow not old, “as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. ‘‘ At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them For the Fallen, by Laurence Binyon Penrith City Library June 2017 | 4 INTRODUCTION This booklet has been compiled by Research Services staff at Penrith City Library. It is the third instalment of a project to document the fallen servicemen from the First World War that have been remembered on honor rolls and war memorials across the City of Penrith. The men listed here fell in 1917 - either in battle or as a result of wounds or illness. Another booklet will be produced in 2018, and in 2019, a combined publication will bring the Our Fallen together, along with the stories of some of the men who returned and the local nurses who served. The men are listed in order of the day they died. | 1 ADAMS, PRIVATE HARRY 07 JANUARY 1917, AT SALISBURY HOSPITAL, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND 13th Battalion, AIF Service number: 5972 Harry Adams was born on 20 April 1891 at St Marys, the son of Charles William and Elizabeth (nee Rope) Adams.
    [Show full text]
  • Planning Proposal
    PLANNING PROPOSAL Local Heritage Listing of 22 trees 62 Manor Road, Hornsby July 2019 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Background Assessment of Heritage Significance PART 1 - OBJECTIVES OR INTENDED OUTCOMES PART 2 - EXPLANATION OF THE PROVISIONS PART 3 - JUSTIFICATION Section A - Need for the planning proposal Section B - Relationship to strategic planning framework Section C - Environmental, social and economic impact Section D - State and Commonwealth interests PART 4 – MAPS PART 5 - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PART 6 - PROJECT TIMELINE APPENDICES Appendix A – State Environmental Planning Policy Checklist Appendix B - Local Planning Directions Checklist Appendix C – Evaluation criteria for the delegation of plan making functions Appendix D – Heritage Significance Assessment Appendix E - Minutes of Local Planning Panel Briefing held on 31 July 2019 2 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND At its meeting on 14 November 2018, Council considered a Mayoral Minute and resolved to place an Interim Heritage Order (IHO) on the site, to enable full and proper evaluation of the heritage significance of the trees and gardens on property No. 62 Manor Road, Hornsby to prevent harm to the site in the interim. At its meeting on 8 May 2019, Council considered the findings of the Landscape Heritage Assessment prepared by Time Heritage Landscapes, in association with Richard Lamb and Associates dated 18 April 2019. and resolved prepare a draft local environmental plan to list 22 trees located on the site as identified in the Landscape Heritage Assessment. At the same meeting of Council, a separate confidential report was presented which provided an update on the status of the appeal and associated legal advice. Council consequently resolved to revoke the IHO to enable the planning proposal to move forward to amend the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 (HLEP) to list certain trees on the subject site in the heritage schedule.
    [Show full text]
  • Nepean Blue Mountains District Data Profile
    Nepean Blue Mountains District Data Profle Western Sydney and Nepean Blue Mountains Contents Introduction 4 Demographic Data 7 Population – Nepean Blue Mountains 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population 9 Country of birth 11 Languages spoken at home 12 Migration Stream 13 Children and Young People 14 Government schools 14 Early childhood development 22 Vulnerable children and young people 26 Contact with child protection services 29 Economic Environment 30 Education 30 Employment 32 Income 33 Socio-economic advantage and disadvantage 35 Social Environment 36 Community safety and crime 36 2 Contents Maternal Health 39 Teenage pregnancy 39 Smoking during pregnancy 40 Australian Mothers Index 41 Disability 42 Need for assistance with core activities 42 Housing 43 Households 43 Tenure types 44 Housing Stress 45 Social housing 46 3 Contents Introduction This document presents a brief data profle for the Nepean Blue Mountains district. It contains a series of tables and graphs that show the characteristics of persons, families and communities. It includes demographic, housing, child development, community safety and child protection information. Where possible, we present this information at the local government area (LGA) level. In the Nepean Blue Mountains district there are four LGAS: • Blue Mountains • Hawkesbury • Lithgow • Penrith The data presented in this document is from a number of diferent sources, including: • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) • Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) • NSW Health Stats • Australian Early Developmental Census (AEDC) • NSW Government administrative data 4 Nepean Blue Mountains District Data Profle The majority of these sources are publicly available. We have provided source statements for each table and graph.
    [Show full text]
  • Koala SEPP—Frequently Asked Questions—Development Applications
    Koala SEPP 2021 Frequently Asked Questions March 2021 State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2021 (“Koala SEPP 2021”) This document answers frequently asked questions about Koala SEPP 2021 What’s the current status? The State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2021 (referred to here as “Koala SEPP 2021”) was made and commenced on 17 March 2021. The principles of the Koala SEPP 2021 are to help koalas thrive by ensuring koala habitat is properly considered during the development assessment process, and to provide a process for councils to strategically manage koala habitat through the development of koala plans of management. As an interim measure, the existing Koala SEPP 2020 will continue to apply in NSW core rural zones RU1, RU2 and RU3, except in the Blue Mountains, Campbelltown, Central Coast, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Ku-Ring-Gai, Liverpool, Northern Beaches and Wollondilly where Koala SEPP 2021 will apply across all zones. Why are there two Koala SEPPs? Currently, two Koala SEPPs apply in NSW: • The State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2020, which commenced on 30 November 2020 and largely reinstates the policy framework of SEPP 44, and • The State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2021, which commenced on 17 March 2021 and largely reinstates the policy framework of the 2019 Koala SEPP. This is an interim measure while new codes that include protections for high value koala habitat under the Local Land Services Act 2013 are developed as announced on 8 March. The new codes will decouple core rural zones in rural areas for land management purposes from core koala habitat identified through future Koala Plans of Management under the Koala SEPP.
    [Show full text]
  • Nature Trail
    t NATURAL EXPLORERS Starting in the Blue Mountains, you will explore both the beauty and heritage of this majestic wilderness. You’ll experience scenic landscapes and natural wonders as your journey continues through the picturesque Hawkesbury region and ends at fun-filled Penrith with plenty of great food along the way. MOUNT IRVINE TO BATHURST BILPIN TO NEWCASTLE / HUNTER VALLEY BELL MOUNT WILSON F 15 KURRAJONG TRAVEL TIPS FIND OUT MORE HARTLEY BERAMBING HEIGHTS EBENEZER MOUNT 14 VALE TOMAH 16 13 17 WILBERFORCE bmcc.nsw.gov.au/visitor-information 11 12 KURRAJONG G H Some experiences listed are seasonal and only available FREEMANS 18 10 REACH at certain times of year. To avoid disappointment, check discoverthehawkesbury.com.au MOUNT E opening hours before you travel and make bookings VICTORIA BLUE MOUNTAINS 19 NATIONAL PARK WINDSOR where necessary. RICHMOND YARRAMUNDI visitpenrith.com.au D BLACKHEATH 20 9 LONDONDERRY Country roads can be in variable condition with windy WINMALEE CASTLEREAGH visitnsw.com MEDLOW BATH or steep sections. Please slow down and drive to the FAULCONBRIDGE WENTWORTH conditions. Look out for wildlife on the roads at dawn KATOOMBA 8 FALLS SPRINGWOOD nationalparks.nsw.gov.au C LAWSON LINDEN and dusk. 4-7 B 3 2 BLAXLAND HAZELBROOK 21 1 PENRITH Using a GPS? Make sure you get the right directions by Or drop into a Visitor Information Centre I GLENBROOK A R 23-26 E for more ideas on what to do and other V JAMISONTOWN I entering the name of the town not the area you want to R drive itineraries. N GLENMORE A PARK visit (ie Katoomba NOT Blue Mountains).
    [Show full text]
  • Sustainable BLUE MOUNTAINS 2025 Our City | Our Future Our City | Our Future SUSTAINABLE BLUE MOUNTAINS
    sustainable BLUE MOUNTAINS 2025 our city | our future our city | our future SUSTAINABLE BLUE MOUNTAINS Blue Mountains City Council acknowledges that the City of the Blue Mountains is located on the traditional lands of the Darug and Gundungurra peoples. In addition, Blue Mountains City Council recognises the unique position Aboriginal people have in the history and culture of the Blue Mountains. It is acknowledged that Aboriginal peoples in the Blue Mountains have strong and ongoing connections to their traditional lands, cultures, heritage and history. Aboriginal people are recognised as the “Traditional Owners of the land” and it is important that this unique position is incorporated into Council’s community protocols, ofcial ceremonies and events. 2 SUSTAINABLE BLUE MOUNTAINS 2025 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 5 Message from the Mayor 6 Community Vision 7 About this Plan 8 Our City of Blue Mountains 10 Our Journey 12 Community Engagement 13 Guiding Principles 16 Realising the Vision 18 2 KEY DIRECTIONS 19 Looking After Environment 20 Using Land 34 Moving Around 46 Looking After People 58 Sustainable Economy 70 Civic Leadership 82 3 LEARNING AS WE GO 93 4 LINKS & SOURCES 97 SUSTAINABLE BLUE MOUNTAINS 2025 COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 3 1 INTRODUCTION Message from the Mayor I am proud to present the Community Strategic Plan for the City of Blue Mountains, Sustainable Blue Mountains 2025. This Plan outlines the community’s vision, priorities and aspirations for the future of our Local Government Area. The Plan has been developed based on extensive research, analysis and community engagement, beginning in 2000 and more recently in 2012 and 2013, when the Plan was revised and updated.
    [Show full text]