BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan Date: 12 November 2019 Subject: Christmas Carols Events in the Inner West
Councillors,
Please see information below on Christmas carols events that are taking place across the Inner West local area.
As presented in the recent Councillor Briefing (23 October) on the events and festivals review, Council will not be delivering the Ashfield Carols by Candlelight whilst the review is being undertaken. To ensure that those local residents who wish to attend a Christmas carols event, can find one in the local area, Council has compiled the following list and made contact with relevant event organisers to ensure we can assist with the promotion of their event.
We will be including these events on the Council’s webpage, in the What’s On section as well as compiling a social media post to let local residents know about Christmas carols events.
Confirmed Christmas Carols events in the Inner West for 2019:
Event Date & Time Location
All Saints Anglican Petersham Community Carols 4:00pm Sunday 1 December Church, Petersham
Balmain Town Hall Christmas Balmain Town Hall, Carols (by Inner West Council 6:00pm Wednesday 4 December Balmain Libraries)
St John’s Anglican Christmas Festival 4:30pm Saturday 7 December Church, Ashfield
Marrickville Community St Brigid’s Church, 6:30pm Saturday 7 December Christmas Carols Marrickville
Summer Hill Church, Carols at Summer Hill 6:30pm Sunday 8 December Summer Hill
Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill Street Carols 7:20pm Monday 16 December Dulwich Hill
Butchers Brew, Dulwich Night of Carols Thursday 19 December Hill
Carols on Norton (partnership 7:00pm Sunday 22 December Pioneer Park, Leichhardt with Inner West Council)
Village Church, Carols on the Green 7:30pm Sunday 22 December Annandale
If you require any further information, please contact Councillor Support staff on 9392 5136 or [email protected]
Michael Deegan Chief Executive Officer
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan Date: 12 November, 2019
Subject: Jazz in the Park
Councillors,
Jazz in the Park returns to Gladstone Park in Balmain on Sunday 24 November. Running from 3pm – 6pm; this year’s event is a feature of the Balmain EDGE program. Residents are encouraged to participate in Balmain EDGE activities across Balmain, before packing a picnic from one of the local retailers and heading to Gladstone Park for an afternoon of jazz. This year’s line-up is packed full of some of the Sydney’s most exciting jazz musicians.
Emma Pask (5.05pm – 6.00pm) Award winning vocalist Emma Pask is one of this country’s favourite voices in jazz. James Morrison describes Emma as ‘the greatest gift to Australian jazz vocals in the last decade’. She has performed for adoring audiences across the globe including a bridal waltz for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban wedding. Information on Emma can be found at www.emmapask.com.
Dan Barnett (4.00pm – 4.45pm) The legendary Dan Barnett has been performing worldwide for many a year with highlights such as 4 tours of Brazil and nine albums and has worked and recorded with some big names worldwide including INXS, Boy George/Culture Club, The Australian Art Orchestra, Jack Johnson and James Morrison and is a regular on the European festival circuit. Information can on Dan can be found at www.danbarnett.com.au.
Sydney Women’s Jazz Collective (3.00pm – 3.45pm) The Sydney Women’s Jazz Collective is a 10-piece powerhouse formed in 2016, led by bassist Hannah James. These talented members represent some of Australia’s most forward-thinking players and improvisers including multiple winners of the prestigious Jann Rutherford Memorial award. In its short life span, the group has worked with incredible local and international artists including Helen Sung (USA), Ingrid and Christine Jensen (USA/Canada) and Silke Eberhardt (Germany) The ensemble is committed to performing and promoting leading contemporary Australian jazz composition and female composers from here and around the world.
This is a much-loved event by the local community and sees a great crowd gather on the grass to take in the sounds of some of Sydney’s best jazz music.
If you require any further information, please contact Councillor Support staff on 9392 5136 or [email protected]
Michael Deegan Chief Executive Officer
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan Date: 12 November, 2019
Subject: Classics in Callan Park
Councillors,
Classics at Callan Park returns on Saturday 23 November, moving out from the Kirkbride Building and onto the lawns of Callan Park to expand potential space for audience members and encourage more locals to attend. The focus of this event will be the sun setting on the western sky-line and some wonderful classical music. Classics at Callan Park will run from 5pm to 8pm to include sunset and the event site can be accessed via Park Drive off Balmain Rd, Rozelle, within the grounds of Callan Park. Locals will be encouraged to bring picnic hampers sourced from nearby retailers.
The event is programmed by the Artistic Director of The Metropolitan Orchestra, the Inner West’s very own orchestra, and featuring members of the orchestra live in performance, this will be an open-air family musical experience for locals to enjoy.
The program for the event will be as follows:
5:00pm: Selection of popular classics, Performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra String Quartet
5:40pm: Mozart Clarinet Quinet, Performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra String Quartet and Principal Clarinettist, Andrew Doyle
6:20pm: Jenkins Palladio, Performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra Strings, Led by TMO Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams
6:50pm: Vivaldi Four Seasons, Performed by The Metropolitan Orchestra Strings and Concertmaster Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich , Led by TMO Artistic Director & Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams
The event is part of the Balmain EDGE weekend on 21-24 November.
If you require any further information, please contact Councillor Support staff on 9392 5136 or [email protected]
Michael Deegan Chief Executive Officer
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan Date: 12 November 2019 Subject: Update – Balmain Pump House
Councillors,
An expression of interest (EOI) campaign was conducted for the leasing of the former Balmain Pump House, in line with Council’s resolution to do so in December 2018. The EOI received three submissions. Staff evaluated the submissions and none were considered suitable.
Council resolved at its meeting on 25 June 2019 that: Council to prepare a flyer to inform nearby residents of the re-use of the Balmain pump house. To date, Council has not prepared or issued a flyer to nearby residents. This is as a result of the EOI being unsuccessful in proposing a new use or occupant for the premises.
Next steps In accordance with Council’s resolution of December 2018, Council has the intention to lease the Balmain Pump House on commercial terms to a tenant.
At this point in time Council has no preferred use for the site and it is Councils’ intention that any prospective tenant will propose a use for the site and require a Development Application for that use.
Council will again offer the Balmain Pump House to the open market for leasing however this time will not rely on the Council EOI process which previously proved unsuccessful. The Balmain Pump House will be offered to the open market via a commercial EOI process.
Upon receiving tenancy applications Council staff will decide on the preferred applicant for the property based on their commercial offer and evaluating the suitability of the proposed use of the site.
Once Council staff have a preferred applicant and proposed use for the property, flyers will then be distributed to residents. The new proposed lease will be subject to development application approval for the site, where nearby residents will be officially notified by the development assessment team and provided an opportunity to comment any proposed use of the site.
Michael Deegan Chief Executive Officer
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan Date: 12 November 2019
Subject: Relocation of memorials located at the front of Petersham Town Hall
Councillors,
Council’s Capital Projects team has developed a design to improve the accessibility of the Crystal and Frederick Street entrances to Petersham Town Hall in consultation with internal Officers from Access and Inclusion, Heritage and Urban Forest.
The new design will include a new 1:20 fully accessible wheelchair ramp which will eliminate the need for the existing steel ramp at Crystal Street which is non-compliant and non-inclusive. To facilitate the installation of the design, two existing memorials currently located in the garden beds on either side of the Crystal Street entrance require relocation.
The first memorial relates to the people who lost their lives in the Bali Terrorist attack on the 12 October 2002. In consultation with the Parks Planning Manager, a more suitable location for this memorial to be respectfully relocated is to the north west corner of nearby Maundrell Park.
The second memorial relates to the International Day of Mourning, dedicated to all workers who have been injured or lost their lives through work. In consultation with the Parks Planning Manager, a more suitable location for this memorial to be respectfully relocated to is on the opposite site of Crystal Street in the garden bed closer to the Petersham Service Centre.
Council Officers with work with our Communications and Engagements team to contact the families involved with the Bali Memorial and discuss the proposed relocation with them.
Michael Deegan Chief Executive Officer
BRIEFING NOTE To: All Councillors From: Chief Executive Officer, Michael Deegan Date: 12 November 2019 Subject: Draft Plan of Management Leichhardt Park
Councillors,
A draft plan of management and master plan has been prepared for Leichhardt Park (Attachment 1 and 2).
Leichhardt Park includes the following areas:
• Leichhardt Oval • Leichhardt 2 Sporting Ground • Leichhardt 3 Sporting Ground • Leichhardt Aquatic Centre • Child Care Centre • Leichhardt Rowing Club • Peace Grove • Giovinazzo Grove • Biodiversity and habitat areas. • Iron Cove Bay Run leading from Leichhardt Park through to Callan Park. • Le Montage Function Centre, Conco D’oro Lounge Pty Ltd. • Blue Hippo Playground and the Seniors Playground.
Leichhardt Park is predominantly Crown land and has two sets of public toilet facilities.
Initial community engagement has influenced the master planning process for Leichhardt Park. The Plan of management highlights community engagement outcomes to date, while the master plans provide a prioritised list of park improvements that will inform Council’s long term financial plan.
The draft plan of management contains a number of significant master plan proposals. This includes:
• A synthetic surface development with new amenities provision at Leichhardt 2 • A skate plaza facility adjacent to Leichhardt 3 and the Le Montage Function Centre. • Provision of a second rowing club (advocated by NSW Para Rowing) adjacent to Blue Hippo Playground • Future expansion by Leichhardt Rowing club to the east (on to the site which houses the redundant Air Transponder) • Removal of the LPAC link road, replacing it with an informal pedestrian and bicycle connection, planting and open parkland.
• Relocating a section of car parking adjacent Leichhardt #3 to the Bay Run and returning the area to public parkland (Subject to a determination of the Para Rowing Proposal). • Recommendation for a separate plan of management to guide the long-term management and future of Leichhardt Oval, and develop an architectural master plan which is focusses on future built form.
Council’s Aquatics Section is also financialising a revised master plan for the Leichhardt Aquatic Centre (note this is a separate master planning project).
The Leichhardt Park Draft Plan of Management and its associated draft master plans (Attached) will be exhibited for a period of 42 days as a proposed plan of Management. At the conclusion of the exhibition period a report will be submitted to Council on the outcomes of community engagement with final recommendations relating to the adoption of a plan of management. Council is advised that there are still delays which Council is experiencing in relation to Crown Reserve Land Categorisations and there adoption by the NSW Government.
Michael Deegan Chief Executive Officer DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT + MASTER PLAN
LEICHHARDT PARK OCTOBER 2019
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Welsh & Major Architects [email protected]
Inner West Council 2-14 Fisher St Petersham NSW 2049 T (02) 9392 5000 www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au
Front cover image: Leichhardt Park, photo by Welsh + Major Contents
Document Control 4 Executive Summary 5 Introduction 6 1.0 Context Overview 8
Regional Context 10 Existing Policy Review 12 Demographics 22 Land Categorisation + Ownership 26 Statutory Conditions + Legislation 28 2.0 Site Analysis
Historical Analysis Neighbourhood Context Zone Identification Zone 1 - Upper Foreshore Zone 2 - LPACLPAC & Leichhardt #2 Zone 3 - Leichhardt Oval Zone 4 - MaliyawulMaliy Street 3.0 CommunityComm Engagement . Identification of ey Objecti es + Strategies
5.0 Draft Master Plan 6.0 Implementation Plan 7.0 Appendices Draft i. Benchmark Precedents + Analysis ii. Cost Plan iii. A3 fold out Master Plan
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DATE: REVISION NO: REVISION DETAILS: APPROVED:
27/08/19 - Draft Issue for Client Review DW 18/09/19 A pdated to Reflect Client Comments; Draft Issue or Client DW Review pdated to Reflect Client Comments; Draft Issue or 28/10/19 B DW Community Engagement
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Inner West City Council has produced a Plan of Management priority list ey Features of the Master Plan: identifying priority open spaces within the local government area it feels • Establish gateways that define entries into Leichhardt Park as a are in greatest need of review. shared public place. In 2019, Welsh + Major Architects were engaged by Inner West • Upgrade the link road to a shared space that balances the needs Council to develop Plans of Management and accompanying Master of pedestrians and cyclists with vehicle access, particularly around Plans for seven top priority parks. the entry points to key assets such as Leichhardt Oval. This document contains the Plan of Management and Master Plan for • Pedestrianise LPAC service lane to limit vehicle access to Leichhardt Park, which is located on the foreshore of Iron Cove and authorised vehicles and improve the LPAC boundary condition. extends from Hawthorne Canal to the south of Callan Park. It consists • Removal of the LPAC link road, replacing it with an informal of 36 acres (14.5 hectares), making it one of the largest parks in the pedestrian and bicycle connection, planting and open parkland. local government area. • Relocating a section of the existing car parking adjacent Leichhardt #3, returning the area to public parkland and the Bay Run. Note: this would not occur should community rowing club proposal proceed Plan of Management at the location indicated. The Plan of Management [POM] is a guiding framework which directs • Upgrade the Bay Run path at key pinch-points and provide an the future vision, planning, management and use of the park. It will be additional route adjacent the Maliyawul Street shared path to used to inform the development of the park over the next ten years. separate cyclists and pedestrians. • Implement a consistent lighting plan along the Bay Run to facilitate Master Plan use before and after daylight hours. • Provide safe and connected pedestrian routes and improved The Master Plan is a design report outlining the actions required for wheelchair access within the park and around key assets. improvement, intended to guide the physical upgrade of the site over • Consolidate wawayfinding,yfinding, regulatory and information signage into the next ten years. It does this by suggesting how the strategies set a consistent, clear and concise format. out in the Plan of Management can be translated into site specific gestures for application to the park. • Upgrade Leichhardt #2 to a synthetic playing surface to maximise its use. ow to se This Document • Provide a new amenities building for organised sports at Leichhardt #2 to replace the existing aged facility. Development of the POM and Master Plan involved some overlap • Provision of a new skate plaza facility that caters for a range of of research and analysis. As such the POM and Master Plan were age groups. undertaken simultaneously, and are presented together within the • Potential community rowing club opposite Blue Hippo Playground same document. to provide accessible community rowing facilities. The site has been considered and designed as a whole, but for ease • Implement a historical interpretation strategy for the historical and clarity within this document it has been presented as four zones. site of the Leichhardt Municipal baths. Developing the Plan of Management and Master Plan involved the • Revitalise the areas around the existing sensory memorial garden following processes: and Giovinazzo Grove. • Partial demolition of existing timber jetty, retaining piles as part of • Policy review identifying the opportunitiesDraft and constraints historical interpretation strategy. presented by national and local government initiatives. • Foster the identity of Leichhardt Oval and build on is character as • Demographic review identifying the local community profile. a unique asset and formalise a plan of management and master • Review of site ownership and legal categorisation. plan for the direction of future upgrades. • Identification of applicable statutory conditions and legislation. • Maintain existing open green spaces for flexible recreation and • Undertaking a detailed site analysis general community use. Retain Leichhardt #3 as a natural grass surface which is utilised by the community for general recreation. • Undertaking Community Engagement though drop in sessions and online survey. • Repair, maintain or replace existing furniture and amenities as required. • Analysis of the outcomes of the Context Review, Site Analysis and Community Engagement Outcomes to develop Key • Continue successful bush regeneration and biodiversity programs Objectives and Strategies for management and action. and educate visitors about local flora and fauna. • Application of the physical strategies onto the Draft Master Plan. • Establish bioswales in key areas to manage water run-off and improve the health of the Iron Cove. • Improve fauna links throughout the park and to Hawthorne Canal. • Establish clear on-leash and off-leash dog areas and provide associated amenities.
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Bush track to LPAC. Photo taken by Welsh + Major.
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Bird box around Leichhardt #2. Photo taken by Welsh + Major.
7 1.0 Context Overview REGIONAL CONTEXT
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8 1.0 Context Overview REGIONAL CONTEXT
Inner West Council The Inner West Council area is located five kilometres west of the Sydney Central Business District (CBD). The council area was established when the former councils of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville merged in May 201 . Inner West Council has five wards Ashfield, Balmain, Leichhardt, Marrickville, and Stanmore. The Inner West Council has a resident population of 192,000 people, and spans 36km2 from the banks of Parramatta River at Birchgrove in the north east, to the Cooks River at Dulwich Hill in the south west1. There are 269 parks and reserves including playgrounds and sports grounds in the Inner West Local Government Area (LGA).2
Existing Recreational Needs and Future Projections A Recreation Needs Study2 commissioned by Inner West Council in 2018 provided an analysis of the existing parklands within the LGA, including their current and predicted usage. The community is expected to grow with an additional 49,000 residents projected by the year 2036. If new open space is not provided the amount of open space per person will decline from 13.3m2 to 10.6m2 per person within this timeframe.2 Population growth will also result in additional pressure on current sporting and recreational facilities, and it is anticipated that additional facilities will be needed and that current facilities will be required to intensify their usage to meet demand.2
Based on industry benchmarks, by 2026 there will be a total gap of: summer sporting fields winter sporting fields 6 indoor (multi-purpose) courts 14 outdoor (multi-purpose) courts 1 indoor leisure centre (dry) 1 indoor leisure centre (aquatic), and 1 skate park/facility. Draft
1 ref Our inner West 2036 2 ref Recreation Needs Study - a Healthier Inner West Inner west Council & Cred Consulting Oct 2018
9 1.0 Context Overview REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY + DESIGN DOCUMENTS
Leichhardt Council
Leichhardt Park
Plan of Management
DraftAdopted November 2004
10 1.0 Context Overview REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY + DESIGN DOCUMENTS
Our Inner West 2 Master Plan - Leichhardt Park A uatic Centre A Community Strategic Plan for the Inner West Community Inner West Council, draft published 09/2018 Inner West Council, draft endorsed by council 06/2018. A draft Master Plan was prepared by Inner West Council in August This plan identifies the community’s vision for the future, outlines 2018 for the Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre. The aim of the master long term goals, strategies to get there and how to measure progress plan is to develop a ten year plan to guide improvements for the towards that vision. It guides all of Council’s plans, policies and budgets. facility users and staff. The document has evolved from a collaborative process between council, community and stakeholders. The strategic directions set out are: 1 - An ecologically Sustainable Inner West The scope of the master plan is primarily focussed on the LPAC 2 - Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods itself, but also includes recommendations for improving connections 3 - Creative communities and a strong economy throughout the site, the car park and the interface of the LPAC with 4 - Caring, happy, healthy communities the surrounding park. This master plan is currently being reviewed. 5 - Progressive local leadership
Among the stated aims, those which apply directly to the regeneration Leichhardt Park Plan of Management 2 of public parkland are to increase community satisfaction with: green GHD Consulting for (the former) Leichhardt Council, published 2004 infrastructure, the total area of habitat for wildlife managed under bush-care programs, protection of the natural environment, safety of A Plan of Management was prepared for Leichhardt Park in 2004 to public spaces, cycleways, maintaining footpaths, aquatic and recreation provide a focus for the management of the Park. The area was divided centres, availability of sporting grounds and facilities and walk-able into a series of zones, with management strategies devised for each open space. It also aligns with State and District Plans. zone to define itsits futurefuturedirection. direction. The document made a number of recommendations, of which some have been adopted.
Recreation Needs Study - A healthier Inner West Many of the documents core objectives are valuable and still relevant Cred Consulting for Inner West Council, published 10/ 2018 to the park today. These have been given consideration in the formulation of this plan of management and master plan. Analysis of the current and projected recreation needs of the Inner West community, with a view to both maintaining and improving social and mental health as the population of the Inner West Council Leichhardt O al Master Plan (IWC) area continues on its projected path of growth and change. Smith & Tzannes for Inner West Council, draft published 2017
The study identified that the areaIWC lackareaed lackedsufficient sufficientpublic public A informal master plan was prepared for Leichhardt Oval to assist open space for the growing population. It outlines a strategic ‘action’ in giving direction to the oval’s incremental upgrades and continuing framework and explores how this framework could be applied. use as a professional sports ground. The master plan provides a framework for upgrades to the facility over a 3 and 10 year time The study highlights Leichhardt Park as one of few large public parks frame. The master plan was prepared in response to the need to within the IWC area, and emphasises the need to maximise the direct short term funding and has not been adopted by council. recreational use of the site. Callan Park DraftMcgregor Coxall for Inner West Council, adopted 07/2011 Greenway Master Plan - Cooks to Co e Greenway Mcgregor Coxall for Inner West Council, adopted 08/ 2018 (The former) Leichhardt Council approved the Callan Park Master Plan, the Callan Park Conservation Management Plan and the Callan A master plan for a linear 5.5km long urban biodiversity corridor in Park Plan of Management On 19 July 2011. Callan Park is state the Inner West Council area, linking the Cooks River in Earlwood government owned and forms the eastern boundary of Leichhardt to the Parramatta River at Iron Cove. The route also links two well Park along Glover Street. This master plan has not been endorsed or established shared paths – the Bay Run around Iron Cove at its adopted by the New South Wales state government. northern end, with links to Leichhardt Park. A proposal has been developed for the Lilyfield Road bridge, which forms the southern boundary of this Master Plan.
11 1.0 Context Overview EXISTINGStrategic POLICY direction REVIEW 1: An ecologically sustainableStrategic Inner direction West 2: Unique, liveable, networked neighbourhoods “In 2036 I’d like to “Hopefully in the see clean waterways future they won’t Outcomes Strategies IndicatorsOutcomes TargetStrategies Benchmark Indicators Target Benchmark and cleaner public have put too much or trend (2017) or trend (2017) spaces so people are better highrise in, and we 1.1 1. Provide the support needed for Satisfaction2.1 with >1. Pursue 3.30integrated planning and urban Community > 2.83 maintain the GreenWay as The people and people to live sustainably Developmentenvironmental design(Satisfaction across public and private satisfaction educated about what rubbish infrastructure 2. Reduce urban heat and manage its educationis designed programs for spacesMean to Rating) suit community needs with managing does to the environment and a great connector to all the of Inner West impact sustainabilityand initiatives and 2. Identify and pursue innovative and development in contribute positively 3. Create spaces for growing food makes life better creative solutions to complex urban the area understand what existing native suburbs. If we can do that in to the environment 4. Develop planning controls to provide planning and transport issues and tackling ecosystem services* Total area of habitat ≥3. Improve18.8ha the quality, and investigate species we will still have left in more places along the canals climate change 5. Provide green infrastructure that for wildlife managed better access and use of existing Community ≥ 2.97 and the foreshore it would supports increased ecosystem under Bushcare community assets satisfaction with Inner West and that they are services* programs 4. Develop planning controls that long-term planning worth protecting.” provide more green, we protect and support a sustainable for Council area environment and contribute to a zero emissions and zero waste community Andrew Dean could walk there and cycle 1.2 1. Support people to connect with Satisfaction with > 3.46 Biodiversity is rich, nature in Inner West protection of the Community > 3.23 olunteer Callan ark Bushcare rou there... and have better satisfaction with with connected 2. Create new biodiversity corridors and natural2.2 environment 1. Provide clear and consistent planning with helper ‘Inner West Rory’ Skattebol-James protection of heritage it ts or or an urban forest across Inner West The unique character frameworks and processes that connected cycleways.” buildings and items and fauna 3. Maintain and protect existing and heritage of respect heritage and the distinct The amount of mains < Houses 169 Col Jones bushland sites for species richness neighbourhoods characters of urban villages and diversity wateris retained per household and k yr Bs Cycling advocate and GreenWay enthusiast 2. Manage change with respect for Community > 3.67 enhanced 146 kL/yr place,(Sydney community history and heritage satisfaction with 1.3 1. Collaborate to make plans, designs Water) maintenance and cleaning of town The community is and decisions that are water-sensitive 2.3 1. Plan and deliver public spaces that centres water sensitive, 2. Supply water from within Inner West Public spaces fulfil and su ort diverse community with clean, catchments Areaare of high-quality, Inner West 38ha by needs33ha and lifein treated by water- June June 2018 swimmable welcoming and 2. Ensure private spaces and sensitive treatment 2022 Satisfaction with > 3.68 waterways enjoyable places, developments contribute positively to systems built by safety of public seamlessly their surrounding public spaces Council spaces 1.4 1. Support local adoption of clean connected with their 3. Advocate for and develop planning Inner West is a renewable energy surroundings controls that retain and protect zero emissions 2. Develop a transport network that runs Residential energy > existing1,89MWh public and open spaces Measurement of > 11.5 m2 per community that on clean renewable energy consumption per capita open space per person generates and owns 2.4 1. Ensure(Ausgrid) the expansion of social, capita clean energy Everyone has a roof community and affordable housing, Residentialover their waste head to and < distributed199kg peracross Inner West, landfilla suitable er ca itaplace to facilitatedresident through proactive policies Satisfaction with the > 2.95 1.5 1. Support people to avoid waste, and protection of low-rise call home 2. Encourage diversity of housing type, Inner West is a zero reuse, repair recycle and share residential areas tenure and price in new developments waste community 2. Provide local reuse and recycling Satisfaction with > 3.73 3. Assist people who are homeless or with an active infrastructure encouraging Satisfaction with > 3.79 sleeping rough share economy 3. ivert or anic material from landfill recycling access to public 4. Advocate for comprehensive transport Extended Producer Responsibility+ 2.5 1. Advocate for improved public Public transport is transport services to, through and People who travel > 38.2% reliable, accessible, around Inner West to work by public B connected and 2. Advocate for, and provide, transport transport cosystem services are the enefits that the natural environment and ell enjoyablefunctionin ecosystems rovideinfrastructure for that aligns to population humans – including things like clean air, clean water and food. growth Satisfaction with > 3.00 +Extended Producer Responsibility is a strategy where the makers of consumer items take responsibility for their cycleways environmental costs including their disposal. 2.6 1. Deliver integrated networks and Satisfaction with > 3.08 People are walking, infrastructure for transport and active maintaining footpaths cycling and moving travel Draftaround Inner West 2. Pursue innovation in planning and Community > 2.74 with ease providing new transport options satisfaction with 3. Ensure transport infrastructure is safe, management of connected and well-maintained parking
16 Our Inner West 2036 18 Our Inner West 2036Photo: www.jamesphoto.com.au Photo: www.jamesphoto.com.au Our Inner West 2036 17 Our Inner West 2036 19
12 1.0 Context Overview Strategic direction 3: Creative communitiesStrategic and a directionstrong economy OUR4: Caring, INNER happy, WEST healthy 2036 communities
Outcomes Strategies IndicatorsOutcomes TargetStrategies or Benchmark Indicators Target Benchmark trend (2017) or trend (2017) “As a couple, 3.1 1. Grow Inner West’s reputation as a Satisfaction4.1 with >1. Foster inclusive3.73 communities Satisfaction with > 3.16 Inner West Creativity and leading creative and cultural hub, festivalEveryone and events feels where everyone can participate in programs and is such an culture are valued celebrating and supporting diverse welcomeprograms and community life support for newly and celebrated creative industries and the arts connected to the 2. Embrace, celebrate, respect arrived and migrant embracing place, 2. Create opportunities for all members community and value difference by building communities of the community to participate in awareness and appreciation of Inner to be able to walk down arts and cultural activities West’s diversity 3. Empower and support vulnerable and Satisfaction with ≥ 3.31 the street and feel safe disadvantaged community members support for people and happy. It would be 3.2 1. Position Inner West as a place of to participate in community life with a disability Inner West is the excellence for creative industries and 4. Increase and promote awareness of great to show recognition home of creative services and support them to thrive the community’s history and heritage industries and 2. Facilitate links to programs and Satisfaction with > 3.39 Satisfaction with ≥ 3.82 of the unique history of services services to help businesses supporting local aquatic and this area being a place grow, innovate and improve their artists4.2 and creative 1. Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait recreation centres competitiveness Theindustries Aboriginal Islander cultures and history community is 2. Promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait 3. Encourage the establishment of new that has welcomed and ouris in n Islander arts and businesses enterprises in Inner West Satisfaction with > 3.82 its culture and 3. Acknowledge and support the rights the availability of included people from all 4. Facilitate the availability of affordable heritage continues of the Aboriginal community to self sporting ovals, spaces for creative industries and over the world and all to strengthen and determination grounds and services enrich Inner West 4. Actively engage Aboriginal people facilities sorts of backgrounds and in the development of programs, it would raise awareness 3.3 1. Support business and industry to policies and strategies The local economy be socially and environmentally Walkable open is thriving responsible Satisfaction with > 3.39 of the contribution that 4.3 1. Provide the facilities, spaces and space within 400m “I feel like Council support 2. Strengthen economic viability and The community is programs that support wellbeing and of all residents LGTBIQ people have of local jobs and connections beyond Inner West healthy and people active and healthy communities the future businesses made to that heritage” 3. Promote Inner West as a great place have a sense of 2. Provide opportunities for people to is promising to live, work, visit and invest in wellbeing participate in recreational activities Satisfaction with > 3.34 they enjoy provision of services because of the set up Sarah Midgley (right) for older residents B cam ai ner 3.4 1. Support local job creation by within Inner West with Inner West Council 2018 4.4 1. Plan and provide services and Employment protecting industrial and Citizen of the Year People have access infrastructure for a changing and Satisfaction ≥ 3.45 pre-schools, after-school is diverse and employment lands and wife Shirleene Robinson to the services and ageing population with community accessible care, up to high schools 2. Encourage social enterprises and facilities they need 2. Ensure the community has access education programs businesses to grow local employment at all stages of life to a wide range of learning spaces, all learning to be creative. Community > resources3.51 and activities satisfaction with 3. Support children’s education and Satisfaction with > 3.31 3.5 1. Promote unique, lively, safe and I hope they don’t pull appearance of your care services to ensure a strong youth programs and Urban hubs and accessible urban hubs and main local area foundation for lifelong learning activities down the warehouses as main streets streets – day and night Strategic direction 5: Progressive local leadership they could make good are distinct and 2. Enliven community life by delivering enjoyable places to and supporting events, public learning places. Have shop, eat, socialise art, cultural celebrations and Outcomes Strategies Indicators Target or Benchmark and be entertained entertainment trend (2017) community spaces in 3. Pursue a high standard of planning, urban design and development that 5.1 1. Support local democracy through Satisfaction with ≥ 3.61 those warehouses supports urban centres People are well transparent communication and Council’s community informed and inclusive participatory community engagement 4. Promote the diversity and quality of where local artists actively engaged engagement retail offerings and local products can use them.” in local decision making and Draftproblem-solving Euphemia Bostock Satisfaction with the > 2.71 Bund alun ua ali oman 5.2 1. Support leadership and mentoring community’s ability oundin mem er of Boomalli Partnerships and initiatives that build and strengthen to influence Council’s Aboriginal Arts Co-operative collaboration the capacity of individuals, decision making Inner West Council are valued and businesses and communities 2018 Senior Citizen of the Year recognised as vital 2. Support local capacity for advocacy for community 3. Collaborate with partners to deliver leadership and Photo: www.jamesphoto.com.au positive outcomes for the community, 20 Our Inner West 2036 22 Our Inner West 2036 Photo: www.jamesphoto.com.au Our Inner West 2036 21 Our Inner West 2036 23 making positive economy and environment Community > 2.97 changes satisfaction with long 5.3 1. Undertake visionary, integrated, long term planning for Government term planning and decision making, council area makes responsible reflective of community needs and decisions to manage aspirations finite resources in 2. Ensure responsible, sustainable, the best interest of ethical and open local government Overall satisfaction ≥ 3.49 current and future 3. Deliver innovation, excellence, communities with Council’s efficiency and effectiveness and performance probity in Council processes and services
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“Young people should also get involved with their community, I mean, after all we are the future of Inner West”
Anne Maree Hoang Volunteer, Headspace Inner West Council 2018 Young Citizen of the Year
24 Our Inner West 2036 Photo: www.jamesphoto.com.au Our Inner West 2036 25 1.0 Context Overview EXISTING DOCUMENT REVIEW
Key Findings: • People who identify as having a disability have lower levels of participation in recreation and are less likely to take part as a A number of findings about recreation within the Inner West are spectator. highlighted by the report. These include the benefits of recreation and its changing perception and role within society generally. These have assisted in providing a foundation for the strategies and objectives Community Engagement: of this Plan of Management and Master Plan. A summary of the key findings includes; The study undertook extensive engagement with the community to determine both recreational participation within the inner west as • Participation in recreation brings significant health and social well as comments and suggestions about the quality of public open benefits to individuals, including mental health benefits and space within the LGA. These findings in conjunction with community improved development outcomes for children and young people. engagement carried out specifically for Leichhardt Park form a body of information about the community’s needs and desires for public open • Recreation provides benefits at the community level, supporting space which have informed this Plan of Management and Master Plan. community cohesion and community development, and public health benefits. • A majority of Australians participate in sport or other physical Objecti es: activities at least 3 times a week. The report found a number of opportunities for improving • Nationally, the most popular recreation activities include walking, recreational spaces within the LGA through a needs and gaps analysis. fitness, swimming, cycling and running, and this is reflected by These opportunities were grouped into broad themes. A number of local participation trends in the Inner West. these key opporopportunitiestunities which relate specifically to the scope of this Plan of Management and Master Plan have been summarised in this • The major change in participation in recreation is a trend to review. more flexible and non-organised participation. • Children have declining access to unsupervised participation in recreation activities, with Planet Ark estimating that only 35% of Australian children play outside every day, compared to 72% a generation ago.
NEED OPPORTUNITIES
Additional Sporting fields • Synthetic fields, possibly at Tempe Reserve or Leichhardt #2 and #3 could reduce the need for additional sporting fields Additional Aquatic Centre • Increase capacity at existing facilities through the planned Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre upgrade. Increased quality of open space to optimise use, address demand • Multi-use, flexible open space that is designed to support and meet higher and more diverse needs Draftsharing and reduce conflict between users Well maintained public toilets, water bubblers and bins in parks. • Extend the Marrickville Public Toilet Strategy recommendation that all residents and visitors be within 400m of a public toilet that is open during daylight hours throughout the LGA. Lighting and design of parks to increase feelings of safety • Lighting on the Bay Run and Cooks River, • Lighting in parks for informal night time use eg at outdoor gyms, dog parks, running paths, large flat areas for informal sport. Access and storage for water sports • Aspirational approach to swimming in the Cooks River as per Council’s existing planning • Opportunities for inclusive access to kayaking, and • Opportunities for kayak launching and storage as part of the Greenway master plan. Improved car parking • Coordination of LPAC and Leichhardt Oval programming to address parking concerns.
14 1.0 Context Overview RECREATIONAL NEEDS STUDY
Improved car parking • Coordination of LPAC and Leichhardt Oval programming to address parking concerns. Increased quality of open space to optimise use, address demand • Multi-use, flexible open space that is designed to support and meet higher and more diverse needs sharing and reduce conflict between users Well maintained public toilets, water bubblers and bins in parks. • Extend the Marrickville Public Toilet Strategy recommendation that all residents and visitors be within 400m of a public toilet that is open during daylight hours throughout the LGA. Lighting and design of parks to increase feelings of safety, including; • Lighting on the Bay Run and Cooks River; • Lighting in parks for informal night time use eg at outdoor gyms, dog parks, running paths, large flat areas for informal sport. Access and storage for water sports • Aspirational approach to swimming in the Parramatta River as per Council’s existing planning • Opportunities for inclusive access to kayaking, and • Opportunities for kayak launching and storage as part of the Greenway master plan. Improved sporting field playing surfaces through upgrades to • Implement a rolling program of sporting field upgrades at drainage, turf, soil. - Tempe Reserve - Leichhardt Park No. 2 Improving sporting building infrastructure, spectator infrastructure, • Upgrade sporting grounds throughout the LGA. courts surfaces, lighting, allocation and booking processes. Signage and wayfinding on cycle routes. Safer shared paths, and or • Review throughout the LGA, in particular for the Bay Run, separate bike/pedestrian paths. Cooks River foreshore path and the Greenway. • Continuing to widen and possibly separating the Bay Run paths Play spaces for older children young people; • Play for older children such as basket swings, trampolines, Play opportunities for other age groups and abilities. climbing walls, monkey bars, flying foxes • Innovative play spaces such as nature play, and adventure/junk play. Increased access to recreation opportunities for older people. • Footpath improvements, bushcare programs, • More affordable recreation opportunities for older people • Support with transport to recreation opportunities. Informal, flexible and social recreationoppor opportunitiestunities that thatcater caterto toa a • Improved lighting on streets and in parks to enable night time time-poor population. use including for organised and informal activities • Encourage recreation providers (e.g. sports clubs, fitness providers) to provide recreation opportunities in the evening eg social versions of sport Inclusive recreation opportunities for people with disability including • Prioritise accessibility in the upgrades of recreation facilities organised sport and aquatic centres. Draftand parks, for example in new amenities buildings.
Inclusive recreation opportunities for people from the LGBTQI+ • Welcoming change and bathroom amenities for gender diverse community people. New off leash dog parks, including dog swimming and water play; • Clarity in signage to enable regulation and enforcement Ongoing provision and maintenance of existing dog off leash areas; • Design of parks and playgrounds to minimise conflict e.g. Managing and preventing conflicts between users of parks, planting borders 10m from playgrounds to identify dog free particularly children and dogs areas.
Protecting ecological recreation sites and biodiversity areas • Continue bush care programs, nature based play spaces • Open space and streetscape design that incorporates natural elements and delivers on environmental outcomes, such as understorey planting and native plants. Clean waterways to reduce smell and rubbish, and to provide new • Hawthorne Canal/Richard Murden Reserve, and recreation opportunities such as swimming and kayaking. • Cooks River.
15 1.0 Context Overview EXISTING DOCUMENT REVIEW
The LPAC Master Plan Draft makes a number of suggestions involving the LPAC. the wider context of Leichhardt Park, that have been taken into • Improved safety along the Bay Run by separating the current consideration during the preparation of this master plan. These pedestrian path and cycleway and reconfiguration of existing include strategies such as: parking adjacent Leichhardt #3 • Improving pedestrian access to the LPAC, including a proposed • Improvements to car parking areas with additional shading. new entry from the east along the current service road. • ndertaking studies to improve traffic management and the • Improved biodiversity planting and WSUD infrastructureDraft around interaction of vehicles and pedestrians.
16 1.0 Context Overview LEICHHARDT PARK AQUATIC CENTRE DRAFT MASTER PLAN 2018
The LPAC Master Plan Draft also includes detailed strategies for film viewing. viewing. proposed upgrades to the aquatic centre, including: • Community and Function spaces. • Improvements to existing pool facilities including an expanded • Additional recreational opportunities such as BBQ facilities and 50m pool and dive pool upgrades. shade structures. • Renovations to entry garden areas with additional seating and a • Nature based water play areas for toddlers and children. reconfigured reception and cafe area. • Spectator seating with potential for small concertsDraft and outdoor
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The Greenway concept design, prepared by Mcgregor Coxall for The Master Plan also identifies a number of other strategies which Inner West Council, includes the Hawthorne Canal precinct which lies relate to the Hawthorne Canal Precinct, including: directly to the south of Leichhardt Park. It establishes an important link between Leichhardt Park and the Greenway. • Enhanced bush care to the north of Lilyfield Road bridge with the inclusion of a gathering area. The concept design provides a critical opportunity for the Leichhardt • A kayak rental / boat launching deck directly to the south of the Park master plan to establish a coherent junction withDraft the Hawthorne Lilyfield Road bridge. Canal by responding to the strategies which have already been • Constructed ecological islands or floated wetlands at the mouth established. of the canal. A number of design documents have been prepared in relation to the • Opportunity for tidal artwork. Hawthorne Canal precinct, which includes the Lilyfield Road bridge • Edge naturalisation of the canal, including re-vegetation with tidal and the Bay Run. Some of the design concepts include: mangrove and salt marsh communities. • Improved biodiversity planting and WSUD infrastructure around • A separated 3m wide cycleway and 2.2m wide pedestrian path the LPAC. which will connect to the Bay Run and future bicycle infrastructure • Improved safety along the Bay Run by separating the current along Lilyfield Road. pedestrian path and cycleway and reconfiguration of existing • Improved green links across Lilyfield Bridge with trees and turf. parking adjacent Leichhardt #3. • Amenities along the bridge such as exercise stations and shade • Improvements to car parking areas and undertaking traffic structures. management studies. • Traffic calming measures to convert the end of Lilyfield Road and Canal Road into a shared zone. • Opportunities for public art.
18 1.0 Context Overview GREENWAY MASTER PLAN - COOKS TO COVE GREENWAY 2018
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Inner West Council area and suburbs. Recreation Needs study - A Healthier Inner West.
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Overview This section outlines the current community profile of Leichhardt using data from the 201 ABS Census from Profile i.d.
Population Growth In 2016, the Estimated resident population of the Inner West was 192,030 people. The population increased by 11,729 people or 6.5% between 2011 and 2016. The growth rate of Greater Sydney during this period was 9.8%. Leichhardt was one of the highest growth suburbs by number with an additional 1,097 people between 2011 and 2016. Further growth is anticipated, with an additional 13,769 people living in the IWC by 2036. Of these, almost half (6,710) will reside in Leichhardt.
Open Space Provision The Inner West has 323.4ha of open space which equates to 9.2% of the total land area or 16.8m2 per person. Of this, council owns 256ha, which equates to 7.3% of total land area, or 13.3m2 per person. The provision of council owned open space in Leichhardt is low, with 11.6m2 per person in 2016. Draft
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