ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 the Onset of the Cooler, Wetter Months

Centennial Parklands A nnual Report 2008-2009 “… a priceless part of the heritage of New South Wales. The area is one of the state’s most valuable assets.” Hon neville Wran aC QC (1983)

Centennial Parklands annual rePOrt 2008–2009 the Hon. kevin Greene MP sCOPe OF rePOrt Minister for Gaming and Racing The Annual Report for 2008-09 has Minister for Sport and Recreation been structured as follows: 31 October 2009 • The Centennial Park and Moore Level 36 Park Trust’s performance against Governor Macquarie Tower the strategies of the 2006-2016 Plan 1 Farrer Place of Management is reported in the SYDNEY NSW 2000 year’s highlights table on pp.6-7. • Detailed reporting on the Trust’s performance against the challenges identified in the 2008-09 Business Dear Minister Plan is provided under the In accordance with the Annual Reports (Statutory Bodies) Act 1984, the environmental, social and economic Public Finance and Audit Act 1983 and the Regulations under those Acts, sections. Each of these sections we have pleasure in submitting the Annual Report for 2008-09 of the also include indicators of our Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. progress towards sustainability over the year.

Yours sincerely

John niland aC John Walker Chairman Deputy Chairman

top: Autumn colours permeate the Parklands signalling Centennial Parklands ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 the onset of the cooler, wetter months. contents 2 12 26 about centennial environmental social parklands performance performance

About Centennial Parklands 2 Park Improvement Plan 13 Visitor Feedback 28 Corporate Direction 3 Managing Resources 18 Education Strategy 30 Chairman’s Report 4 Tree Management 23 Consultation and Director and Chief Community Engagement 32 Executive’s Report 5 Highlights for 2008-09 6 Planning Framework 8 36 42 63 economic appendices index and performance acknowledgements Five-Year Financial Strategy 38 Appendix 1 – Governance 42 Index 63 Hour-Glass Appendix 2 – Organisation 50 Acknowledgements Inside Investment Facilities 39 Appendix 3 – Legislative back flap Fees and Charges 40 and Periodic Reporting 60

Contents | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 1 Centennial aboutParklands Centennial Parklands is more than 360 hectares of cohesive and integrated parklands that provides important sport, recreation and leisure facilities for the people of Sydney and visitors from interstate and overseas.

Centennial Parklands comprises three • In 1811 Governor Lachlan • In 2000 Centennial Park hosted parks – Centennial Park, Queens Park Macquarie designated the area as the Sydney Olympics Road Cycling and Moore Park – and is managed by the second Sydney Common, and event. the Centennial Park and Moore Park it was used for grazing, lime burning • In 2001 the Centenary of Federation Trust (Trust). and timber clearing. was celebrated with the Prime • In 1825 convict labour was used Minister, State and Territory leaders It is listed on the State Heritage Register to build a 3.5 km underground and the community. and the Register of the National Estate, aqueduct, known as Busbys Bore, and with an estimated 10 million visits from the swamps to Hyde Park. This More than 100 years later Centennial a year, is one of the world’s most bore supplied Sydney’s main water Park remains a people’s park – a popularly visited urban parklands. supply from 1837 to 1859. beautiful recreation area in the middle of Sydney’s densely populated eastern • In 1888 Sir Henry Parkes dedicated suburbs. It is a playground for adults Centennial Park Centennial Park as a public open and children of all ages and is one of Centennial Park, covering 189 hectares, space for the enjoyment of the the few inner city parks in the world has a distinctive and special place in people of NSW. Hundreds of to offer horse riding facilities. It is Australian history and culture. It was unemployed men were enlisted to also home to diverse flora and fauna once a huge catchment of creeks, turn swamps, scrub and rock into a and many significant tree plantings, swamps, springs, sand dunes and grand park in the Victorian tradition including spectacular Port Jackson ponds fed by ground water, and was with formal gardens, ponds, statues figs, Holm oaks and Norfolk Island traditionally home to the Gadi people. and wide avenues for Sydneysiders pines dating back to the early to drive their carriages around to 20th century. The Park is historically significant to ‘take the air’. Australia and its people for many • On 1 January 1901 Centennial reasons, including: Park became the focus of the Queens Park nation as the site of the inauguration Queens Park is a 26 hectare park of Australian Federation (this set in a natural amphitheatre at the event is commemorated by the foot of dramatic sandstone cliffs, Federation Pavilion). with panoramic views of the Sydney

2 About Centennial Parklands | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 “It shall be the People’s Park... a public open space for the enjoyment of the people of NSW” sir Henry Parkes, Governor of nsW, 1888

region. It was originally established There is a detailed map of Centennial VALues to commemorate the centenary of Parklands on the inside back cover of The values of the Trust are: European settlement in 1888 and has this report. three giant Moreton Bay figs that may • Conservation and celebration of the be older than the park itself. Corporate Direction Parklands’ heritage and significance in the development of Sydney and Today the park is used for informal the nation; recreation and organised sports such MIssIon • Provision of opportunities for all as cricket, rugby, football and touch To manage Centennial Parklands football. people to enjoy a diversity of leisure, as a place of national significance arts, sporting, entertainment and for the enjoyment, social connection educational experiences; MooRe PARK and wellbeing of the community. • Conservation and stewardship of Moore Park provides 115 hectares the Parklands’ environmental values; of sports, leisure and entertainment GoALs and choices. The Corporate Plan 2007-2010 • Delivery of a high quality visitor identifies four goals, which will be On the sports and leisure front it experience underpinned by a strong addressed through a number of features tennis and netball courts, economic return. strategies and key actions to be the ES Marks Athletics Field, and an implemented by the Trust. 18-hole Group One public golf course tHRouGHout tHe and driving range. 1. To maintain and strengthen the oRGAnIsAtIon, tHe tRust: integrity of Centennial Parklands; On the entertainment front it is often • values and respects its people and used as a venue for circuses and other 2. To ensure equity of access and their diversity; outdoor events, and incorporates the: diversity of leisure experiences; • values consultation and customer 3. To work in partnership with key service; • Entertainment Quarter (on lease stakeholders; and from the Trust) • encourages teamwork and provides 4. To achieve a sustainable an inclusive working environment • Fox Professional Studios (on lease organisation that delivers sound to enable people to achieve their from the Trust) business practice and improved aspirations; and • Royal Hall of Industries and Hordern revenue in addition to assured core • is committed to managing in Pavilion (on lease from the Trust) government funding. an environmentally, socially and • Centennial Parklands Equestrian economically sustainable way. Centre (managed by the Trust) top: Centennial Parklands is less than 5 kilometres from the Sydney CBD and is colloquially known as the “lungs of the city”. About CentennIAL PARKLAnDs | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 3 Chairman’s Report

On behalf of the Trustees of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust, I am pleased to present our Annual Report for 2008-09.

After two terms in the Chair, I will be This report details various I thank the Minister for Sport and stepping down in February 2010. achievements in 2008-09, which Recreation, and his predecessors, for Looking back over the past eight years, include: affording me the opportunity to Chair there is good reason for all associated this Trust, and for the strong support with the Trust to feel immense pride • an extensively refurbished and of Government over the years. in its many achievements and current vibrant Centennial Parklands condition. Key highlights from this Restaurant Those responsible for Centennial period include: • construction of the Korean War Parklands will continue to operate in Memorial in Moore Park a complex and changing business • Open space visitation is estimated environment, with the need to balance • newly dedicated education facilities to have grown from five million conflicting demands for recreation for children, with the help of our to six million a year, with even and leisure use, financial sustainability, Foundation, Visy and the NSW greater diversity of use, making equity of access and the protection of Government the Parklands one of Australia’s Centennial Parkland’s built and natural most loved leisure and recreational • a surplus of $0.5 million in environment. I am confident that the destinations 2008-09, in a time of severe current organisational arrangement, with economic challenge • Delivery of more than $50 million in Trustees independent of Government and working closely with it, will well capital improvements, especially: In October 2008, the Trust marked handle this unique challenge. – Upgrade of Grand Drive pathway its 25th anniversary as a stand-alone and associated infrastructure entity, with a celebratory reunion of – Moore Park Golf Course and former Trustees and key supporters Equestrian Centre and grounds spanning that period. – Extensive upgrades of public I would like to acknowledge the amenities, playgrounds and contributions of my fellow Trustees, sports facilities who bring together a remarkable – Enhancing heritage landscapes breadth of experience and talent. Professor John Niland AC and the extensive ponds system The current condition of the Parklands Chairman owes much to their dedication in • Increased value in asset Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust portfolio, rising from $590 million guarding the grass footprint, protecting to $750 million heritage elements and enhancing community facilities. Organised sport • Strengthened commercial viability, and recreational activities alone with Trust-generated revenue rising attracted some 500,000 participants from $10.6 million to $19.4 million, this past year. now representing 92% of the operating budget I am pleased to also acknowledge • Development of the Centennial the dedicated Trust staff, volunteers, Parklands Foundation into a major members of the Community support vehicle for the Trust, Consultation Committee and generating more than $3 million Governors of the Foundation, since its launch in 2004 whose efforts ensure that the • Extensive tree preservation and whole community can enjoy these planting programs magnificent Parklands.

4 About Centennial Parklands | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Director and Chief Executive’s Report An important aspect of managing a major public asset such as Centennial Parklands is knowing that you are meeting the overall expectations of the community.

I am very pleased to say that in 2008- While the ratings are encouraging, As this annual report reflects, the 09, the Trust’s Triennial Visitor Survey the ever increasing demands and dedicated work of the Trust, our staff provided important feedback that expectations of park users needs to and our volunteers has again been reflected a positive outcome for the be carefully managed as we manage outstanding. Trust’s management and the state more than 1,000 bookings a year by of the Parklands as a whole. the community in organised sport or Finally on behalf of our staff, I want to recreational activities. thank our Chairman, Professor John The results from this survey continued Niland AC for his insightful leadership to show the community’s support and As a State Government agency, the and guidance to the organisation and satisfaction of the state and facilities Trust also collaborates and shares to me personally throughout his eight of the Parklands. Of particular note, expertise and information with the year stewardship on the Trust. respondents identified many of the other agencies such as the Sydney improvements made through the Parks Group network. This assists $50 million NSW Government- agencies to develop common supported Park Improvement Plan standards and performance 2002-2009, as it has made a positive measures within the industry. impact on their visitor experience. Higher ratings were also noted for The Trust’s financial statements show the quality of management services. that, even with the recent adverse economic climate, the Trust is in a Steve Corbett The focus over the past seven sound financial position, which is Director and Chief Executive years has been on improving public reflected with the $0.5 million revenue Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust amenities, sport facilities, visitor surplus. Our financial summary on services, heritage and the Parklands page 6-7 highlights some of these environment. For every two dollars achievements. provided by the NSW Government, the Trust also contributed a dollar towards Community consultation is a key these capital works using surplus component of the Trust’s work and in revenue from commercial activities. 2008-09, we undertook a number of major consultation projects including The Trust also acknowledges the on the Noise Management Plan and further $17 million commitment by the the commencement of the Centennial NSW Government, with $9.5 million Parklands Regulation Review. Treasury funding, for the next four- years for critical maintenance works The outcomes from this consultation towards a large proportion of the will lead to improvements in the Parklands’ $750 million asset base. operational management of the Parklands. I would like to thank those people from the community involved in these processes – particularly from the Trust’s Community Consultative Committee.

About Centennial Parklands | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 5 Highlights for 2008-09 Performance against Plan of Management 2006-2016

PRoteCt tHe InteGRIty ConseRVe LIVInG HeRItAGe ensuRe eQuIty of ACCess PRoMote CuLtuRAL WoRK In PARtneRsHIP MAIntAIn sounD busIness of CentennIAL AnD DIVeRsIty of LeIsuRe DIVeRsIty AnD exPRessIon PRACtICe PARKLAnDs exPeRIenCes 1. Increased public awareness 1. Continued improvements in 1. Improvements in equity 1. Increased diversity of cultural 1. Increased cooperation and 1. Improved security of recurrent of values and priorities of conservation management of access to and within activities that match the community’s collaboration between the Trust government funding Centennial Parklands 2. Increasing biodiversity in the Parklands profile and demand and the Parklands stakeholders 2. Improved performance 2. Improved integration and the Parklands 2. Increased diversity of visitor 2. Improved profile of the Parklands 2. Increased community participation in financial management consistency of planning across 3. Broader community appreciation profile and access to a range in hosting important cultural in long-term management initiatives 3. Increased diversity and t A ReAs all Trust lands and awareness of the living heritage of recreational opportunities celebrations on local, regional, 3. Increased international recognition sustainability of funding sources State and national scales 3. Effective protection of the Parklands 3. Improved satisfaction with for Best Practice in parkland 4. Improved performance of of the Parklands and 4. Increased visitor satisfaction Parklands accessibility within 3. Growth in broad community management corporate partnerships and its boundaries with quality of maintenance local and regional communities participation in Parklands activities alignment with core service and programs

Key Resu L 4. Increased proportion objectives of pedestrian, cycle and public transport access to the Parklands

• Prepared and submitted a • Delivered the final year of the Park • Completed extensive • Successfully supported the World • Developed and almost completed • Generated a $0.6M revenue 10 year Capital Investment Improvement Plan 2003-09, with refurbishment of the Restaurant Youth Day event in July 2008 installation of a new Education surplus in the context of a global Program; successfully allocated expenditure of $5.9 million on precinct including major • Increased participation in diverse Centre (with nursery) in conjunction economic crisis $17 million over the next 25 capital works projects playground, and picnic area cultural activities by 10 per cent with Centennial Parklands • Successful operation of the 4 years including contribution with new accessible tables Foundation and other supporters • Reviewed Centennial Parklands • Hosted inaugural Taste of Sydney refurbished Centennial Parklands by the NSW Government and pathway Conservation Management Plan event attracting diverse food • Developed and implemented Noise Restaurant under licence es • Responded to Randwick • Restored and installed historic • New mobile kiosk licences experiences and more than Management Plan for Parklands • Developed a comprehensive Council’s Draft Comprehensive Centennial Park Round House negotiated and in operation 20,000 diverse patrons events in conjunction with regulator Marketing Strategy 2008-2011 Local Environmental Plan and community Weather Station • Established a Volunteer Growing • Established new Volunteer Ponds for Centennial Parklands to • Provided strategic input into • Reuse of ‘old’ pieces of sandstone Group in Centennial Park to Group to improve the water quality • Completed Equestrian Centre support the Trust’s Financial City of Sydney Council’s Draft into playground and landscape create sustainable propagation of the Parklands’ pond system Business Plan and revised Code of Strategy 2005-2010 Paddington, Centennial Park & features facilities for future Parklands Conduct developed in consultation • Five riding school licences and Key out CoM Moore Park Pedestrian, Cycling needs with key stakeholders 11 independent instructor’s and Traffic Calming Plan • Friends program increased licenses negotiated • Developed new websites membership by 85 per cent to for Equestrian Centre over 400 members and Centennial Parklands Foundation

• Finalise submission of • Deliver year one of the Capital • Review and develop a new • Complete Korean War Memorial • Launch new major funding initiative • Focus marketing strategy nomination of Centennial Investment Program with focus Sports and Recreation Strategy in partnership with the NSW through the Centennial Parklands implementation on support for Park as a ‘Site of National on maintenance projects to include capacity constraints to Government and veteran’s Foundation focusing on building an business development and revenue Significance’ by the • Seek environmental and education improve sports field sustainability associations endowment fund enhancement activities to increase us Commonwealth Government grants through Centennial Parklands • Manage preparation for the • Repair and re-instate the • Chair and provide secretariat revenue base via NSW Government Foundation Golden Oldies Rugby World historic Charles Dickens statue services for the NSW State Plan • Finalise tender for new operator

f • Prepare and implement action and private schools, and tertiary Service, Parks Forum International • Conduct open tender for the plan from Carbon Footprint institutions Biennial Conference in Sydney in provision of Security, Landscape Review Report September 2010 and related services for Centennial Parklands

6 About CentennIAL PARKLAnDs | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 PRoteCt tHe InteGRIty ConseRVe LIVInG HeRItAGe ensuRe eQuIty of ACCess PRoMote CuLtuRAL WoRK In PARtneRsHIP MAIntAIn sounD busIness of CentennIAL AnD DIVeRsIty of LeIsuRe DIVeRsIty AnD exPRessIon PRACtICe PARKLAnDs exPeRIenCes 1. Increased public awareness 1. Continued improvements in 1. Improvements in equity 1. Increased diversity of cultural 1. Increased cooperation and 1. Improved security of recurrent of values and priorities of conservation management of access to and within activities that match the community’s collaboration between the Trust government funding Centennial Parklands 2. Increasing biodiversity in the Parklands profile and demand and the Parklands stakeholders 2. Improved performance 2. Improved integration and the Parklands 2. Increased diversity of visitor 2. Improved profile of the Parklands 2. Increased community participation in financial management consistency of planning across 3. Broader community appreciation profile and access to a range in hosting important cultural in long-term management initiatives 3. Increased diversity and t A ReAs all Trust lands and awareness of the living heritage of recreational opportunities celebrations on local, regional, 3. Increased international recognition sustainability of funding sources State and national scales 3. Effective protection of the Parklands 3. Improved satisfaction with for Best Practice in parkland 4. Improved performance of of the Parklands and 4. Increased visitor satisfaction Parklands accessibility within 3. Growth in broad community management corporate partnerships and its boundaries with quality of maintenance local and regional communities participation in Parklands activities alignment with core service and programs

Key Resu L 4. Increased proportion objectives of pedestrian, cycle and public transport access to the Parklands

e foC • Proceed with Expression • Coordinate major tree planting Festival in late 2010 in Centennial Park E8 Parks and Reserves Sub Group of Moore Park Golf to enhance of Interest for the upgrade projects in collaboration with • Upgrade Cleveland St shared • Complete and launch new education • Prepare to co-host, with revenue potential from the course of ES Marks Athletics Field Centennial Parklands Foundation cycle/pathway precinct for students of public NSW National Parks and Wildlife and associated facilities utu R f • Prepare and implement action and private schools, and tertiary Service, Parks Forum International • Conduct open tender for the plan from Carbon Footprint institutions Biennial Conference in Sydney in provision of Security, Landscape Review Report September 2010 and related services for Centennial Parklands

About CentennIAL PARKLAnDs | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 7 Planning Framework

A comprehensive planning framework has been established to guide the Trust’s future direction and decision-making processes for Centennial Parklands.

Environmental Planning Centennial Park and Moore and Assessment Act 1979 Park Trust Act 1983 (and other relevant legislation and planning controls such as Heritage Act)

NSW State Plan Centennial Parklands Plan of Management Corporate Plan 2007-2010 (supporting master plans, management plans and strategies

Centennial Parklands Centennial Parklands Annual Business Plans Results and Services Plan, Total Asset Management Strategies (Treasury)

NS W State Plan The NSW State Plan has a number of The State Plan is available to view in full objectives that have direct relevance to online at: www.nsw.gov.au/stateplan The NSW State Plan, A New Direction Trust operations, including: for NSW, is a commitment from the The Trust responded to the challenges New South Wales Government to • increasing the number of visits through the development of its the people of NSW setting out clear to State Government parks and Corporate Plan 2007-2010, highlighting targets for improved outcomes and reserves by 20 per cent by 2016 key projects and prioritising actions that service delivery. • increasing the number of people ensure the operations of the Trust are well-aligned with the NSW State Plan. It sets out the goals the community participating in sporting activities wants the NSW Government to work and physical activity by 10 per cent towards and identifies priorities for by 2016 Pa l n of Management Government action that will help • increasing visitation and participation The statutory Plan of Management achieve each of these goals over in the arts and cultural activity by 2006-2016, approved by the Minister, a ten year period. 10 per cent by 2016 provides the Trust with the strategic • increasing the proportion of the total management framework for long term- Trust management is actively community involved in volunteering, decision making. The Plan establishes participating with Communities NSW group sporting and recreational the vision, mission and guiding in its role as lead agency in delivering activity, or group cultural and artistic principles for the Parklands and State Plan Priority E8: More people activity by 10 per cent by 2016. sets high-level objectives and key using parks, sporting and recreational result areas. facilities, and participating in the arts and cultural activity.

8 About Centennial Parklands | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 The Plan of Management is specifically To achieve its goals and priorities, Ipl m ementation directed by the Trust Act and is the Trust recognises that it must and resourcing informed by a range of subordinate work in partnership with many other plans, strategies and master plans, government and non-government Progress on the implementation of the which are generally publicly available organisations, including local councils, Corporate Plan and annual business including on the Parklands’ website at: the business community, lessees plans will be communicated through www.centennialparklands.com.au and licensees, transport and access the Annual Report presented to the providers, and other public landowners NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation and the NSW Treasurer, and tabled in Copa r or te Plan who adjoin the Trust’s lands. Ongoing consultation with the local community the NSW Parliament. The Corporate Plan 2007-2010 guides and other key stakeholders is also The Trust in 2008-09 generated the Trust’s short-to-medium term a priority. goals, priorities and actions regarding approximately 92 per cent of its total resource management, public access annual operating budget. Along with and use of the Parklands in line with Annul a business plans the annual contribution from the NSW the Plan of Management directions The annual business plans outline Government, the Trust continued to and the NSW State Plan. the Trust’s day-to-day actions for also seek financial and in-kind support each financial year. They provide Key through the Centennial Parklands Key focus areas for the Trust outlined in Performance Indicators (KPIs) for staff Foundation. Resources were also the Corporate Plan 2007-2010 include: to ensure the priorities, goals and sought through partnerships and actions outlined in the Corporate Plan collaboration with relevant agencies, • effectively managing the Parklands’ are progressed and achieved. as well as the private sector, to achieve cultural and natural heritage; the programs in the Corporate Plan • managing the cost of maintaining The annual business plans, which and annual business plans. ageing assets, including buildings include the key organisational and infrastructure, as well as the programs for the 12-month period, landscape, particularly trees; are submitted to the Trust for • planning for, and sustainably endorsement by June each year. managing, the demands of an ever- increasing number of park users, especially a rapidly growing local residential population; and • improving existing – and seeking T op: Centennial Parklands is a cultural landscape, highly modified over its long history and has an new – revenue streams while interrelationship with its broader environmental catchment whilst retaining significant intrinsic natural containing operational costs. and cultural heritage values.

About Centennial Parklands | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 9 Financial Summary

W here funds come from

Government capital grant: $4.4M, 15% Other contributions: $2.7M, 10%

Government recurrent grant: $1.8M, 6%

Business activities: $19.4M, 69%

Increase in trust cash balances W here funds are spent Increase in Trust cash balances: $0.5M, 2% Asset acquisition Personnel services: $5.5M, 19% Maintenance Other operating expenses: $12.8M, 45% Personnel services Maintenance: $3.3M, 12%

Other operating expenses

Asset acquisition: $6.0M, 21%

F INANCIAL SUMMARY Key financial During the year the Centennial Parklands Foundation directly The Trust is well-positioned during this performances contributed approximately $0.4M to the current economic downturn to return The following operational areas Trust for environmental and educational a revenue surplus for 2008-09. This is performed above expectation in projects across the Parklands. primarily as a result of prudent financial 2008-09: management, cost reductions and improved revenue through licences • Additional lease revenue following and leases. Each additional dollar the relocation of the Australian Film, raised will be re-invested into visitor Television and Radio School to the services as well as the Parklands Entertainment Quarter. maintenance and capital works • Increased revenue from new program in subsequent years. licences at the Equestrian Centre. During this financial year, the Trust • Moore Park Golf performed better generated $19.4M in operating than expected against economic revenue, and incurred $19.8M funded conditions and challenges operating expenses. Government confronted by the golf industry recurrent funding of $1.78M funded as a whole. nine per cent of operating expenses for the year.

10 About Centennial Parklands | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 sustainability Report

Every quarter the Trust reports on a number of key performance areas in order to assess its progress towards achieving its sustainability targets. The following table summarises the reporting outcomes on a range of these performance areas:

yeAR enDInG 30 June 2009

ytD AnnuAL ytD outCoMe PeRfoRMAnCe tARGet outCoMe LAst yeAR AReA (2008-09) (2008-09) (2007-08) AssessMent CoMMents enVIRonMentAL Water usage – Bore 455 MLtrs 307 MLtrs 471 MLtrs Lower than anticipated usage and Pond Total (MLtrs) (high rainfall) Water usage – Town 28 MLtrs 22 MLtrs 30 MLtrs Above target water (mains) (MLtrs) Waste Management 360 Tonnes 396 Tonnes 308 Tonnes Yearly results impacted partly by (Tonnes) new facilities coming online and playground waste Energy usage – 1,000 kWh 1,000 kWh 993 kWh In line with target Electricity (‘000 kWh) Energy usage – 40 kLtrs 53 kLtrs 33 kLtrs Bulk fuel purchase made in June Fuel (‘000 kLtrs) 2009, whilst not consumed, still counts towards ‘usage’ figures soCIAL Participation – 194,250 223,387 231,021 Exceeded annual target Cultural & Major events Participation – 13,000 12,823 15,764 Lower participation numbers as a Visitor Programs result of increased wet weather during the period with approximately 7% cancellation rate. Revenue is above budget for the year Complaints per Total 20% 26% 27% As per target Customer Comments Friends of Centennial 450 409 308 Within 10% of target Parklands membership eConoMIC Revenue generated $15.5M $15.5M $15M Actual revenue has continued to track favourable compared to budget Foundation revenue $0.66M $0.51M $0.79M Some impact from economic downturn generated Revenue to 1.05 : 1 1.07 : 1 1.11 : 1 On target Expenses Ratio Percentage completion 100% 104% 100% Work complete exceeded original of capital program program

Current performance targets being met Performance below target remediation urgent remediation required as performance required in the next quarter well below target, special remediation plan required by the trust

About CentennIAL PARKLAnDs | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 11 environm ental The following challenges cover key areas of the Trust’s environmental work in 2008-09.

As many of the Trust’s plans and strategies extend over several years, the comment ‘completed’ means that the Trust has completed what it had planned for the financial year. Other items that are deferred or ongoing will carry more detailed notes, although many of these projects are planned for 2009-10.

CHALLenGe CoMMent Remove over 160 over-mature trees Completed – Tree Replacement Program achieved with 205 over and replant an additional 180 trees mature or dead trees removed and 213 new trees planted. A further 232 self sown trees classified as weed species were removed.

Advanced tree order for 2009-10 and 2010-11 placed. Conduct a soil remediation trial and Stage 1 – completed. Stage 2 with a focus on tree nutrient needs to tree rejuvenation project on Grand Drive commence in 2009-10. Further develop and implement park furniture Three new sets of accessible picnic tables installed near Restaurant. replacement program New barbecues installed in Queens Park and Learners Cycleway Playground. Develop maintenance standards for all Commenced development of Parklands Operation Plan – due for parklands maintenance activities completion in 2009-10. Establish a volunteer growing group facility Volunteer Growing Group nursery construction commenced new Education Precinct – to be completed in early 2009-10. Undertake Stormwater improvement New stormwater traps installed to prevent solid waste from entering works at Kensington Pond the Parklands through stormwater, major realignment of stormwater channel and associated landscaping.

12 enVIRonMentAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 “[Centennial Park is] the Cinderella of Sydney’s parks” the sydney Morning Herald, c. 1964

environm ental PeRfoRMAnCe futuRe foCus The Trust has completed a review of In total these benefits represent a net the PIP and has identified outstanding present value of $35.55 million when In 2009-10 the Trust plans to: benefits to the Parklands physical assessed over the next 10 years. • develop and Environmental fabric and sustainable outcomes for The Trust has also recently secured Management Policy including the environment, the Trust and the ongoing capital funding from the NSW carbon footprint action plan, and community. Some of these include: Government and will continue to deliver updated environmental risk register. • increased revenue from Parklands improvements to the Parklands. • review the Trust’s waste facilities of $1.76 million per annum The Trust completed an end-or- management policy. • increased revenue from strategic program assessment of the PIP • complete Stage 1 of Grand Drive business assets of $1.2 million through the form of community focus Inner Circle tree planting project. groups. Participants ably identified the • reduced maintenance investment major projects completed and provided • complete construction of the shortfall by $1 million per annum positive feedback on the process and Volunteer Growing Group nursery (down from $2.7 million to the outcome of PIP. and produce 5,000 plants for use $1.7 million) across the Parklands. In particular, participants complimented • reduced extent of tree loss the Trust on the pond regeneration estimated to be valued at and maintenance works, the upgrade PARK IMPRoVeMent PLAn $8.15 million per annum to Grand Drive, improvements to • accommodating visitation growing the Queens Park pathway and the Park Improvement Plan at an estimated 150,000 users 2002-2009 Summary refurbishment of Centennial Parklands annually for sports, events and other Restaurant. The Trust has now completed recreational activities. These visits The level of general support for the PIP the seven year $50 million Park result in an estimated $33 million in was noted by the research consultants Improvement Plan (PIP) 2002-2009. avoided costs to the health sector as ‘very high’. The Plan was a NSW Government each year commitment to the ongoing • approximately 550 direct and conservation of Centennial Parklands indirect jobs for project managers, and was designed to conserve the engineers, other consultants, Parkland’s environment and heritage, contractor, sub-contractors, improve facilities and utilities, and suppliers and manufacturers upgrade visitor services.

top: The Column Garden in Centennial Park has become one of the Parklands most popular wedding venues. enVIRonMentAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 13 PIP suMMARy: 2008-09 $5.9 million was spent in the financial year on a wide range of projects, as summarised in the table below:

PRoJeCt exPenDItuRe ($ ,000) environment 471 • Kensington Pond stormwater inlet improvements • Ongoing tree removals and replanting across the Parklands • Ongoing bush regeneration at York Road and Bird Sanctuary transport and Access 101 • New precinct and safety signage at the Equestrian Centre • New signage in Restaurant precinct • Design and development of new tree plaques Leisure facilities 182 • New safety and security features at Moore Park Golf • Completion of playground upgrades in Centennial Park and Queens Park • Stable door improvements within C Pavilion at Equestrian Centre Visitor Information and Services 3,324 • Amenities upgrades near Queens Park playground and Paddington Gates playground, including new unisex accessible cubicle • Development of new Education Precinct and Learning Centre (opened September 2009) • Completion of the restaurant refurbishment and establishment of the visitor information counter • Completion of the restaurant precinct including the landscaped surrounds to the new facility; the new 0-5 year old playground; Turpentine Grove landscaping, paths and accessible picnic facilities • New Korean War Memorial in Moore Park West (delivered by NSW Department of Commerce) Heritage Conservation 329 • Re-construction of the heritage round house weather station and new setting • Commencement of a Conservation Management Plan review • Upgrades to the amenities in Hordern Pavilion and Royal Hall of Industries • Restoration of the Charles Dickens statue (underway) Utilities 375 • Drainage rectification at the Golf Driving Range, general plumbing and electrical repairs • Replacement of office PABX, server upgrade and equipment Annual Provisions 1,110 • Major equipment replacements for arboricultural, horticultural and golf staff • Conversion of storage shed to office accommodation within the Parklands depot • Capitalised on-costs totAL 5,892

14 enVIRonMentAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 C uase St dy: Centennial Parklands Restaurant and Precinct The new restaurant facility in the centre of Centennial Park opened in October 2008 and has proved very popular with park visitors.

The restaurant facility and surrounding • new accessible and high quality The refurbishment has resulted in precinct includes: public amenities also open seven a significant increase in the patron days-a-week capacity from 260 to 376, a 44 per • Centennial Parklands Dining (the • expansive deck areas, open lawns cent increase, and the capacity to new business name) incorporates and tropical gardens to ensure a now cater for all levels of food and a kiosk, table-service café and welcoming experience for visitors beverage service. a formal restaurant. As part of the refurbishment project, a new • a new shared zone and street licensee had previously been lighting along Banksia Way to ensure selected through a public tender pedestrian safety and accessibility process, Trippas White • a new multi-functional playground, (www.trippaswhite.com.au) which was opened by the Minister • the Trust also established a separate for Sport and Recreation in Visitor Information Counter, providing January 2009 visitor information and services and • a new accessible path and retailing seven days-a-week as part accessible picnic facilities in the of the facility adjacent Turpentine Grove • the demolition and removal of two below standard and old outlying public amenities

T op: Evergreen Dinner was the first event in the new Centennial Parklands Restaurant, October 2008. Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 15 C uase St dy: Further investment announced Planned projects for 2009-10 include: Amenities In May 2009 the State Government • completion of the new Centennial budget announced a further $17 million Parklands’ Education Precinct; Refurbishment capital funding over the next four years including Learning Centre, to build on the success of the Park Community Nursery and Discovery Centennial Parklands is Improvement Plan 2002-2009. Garden committed to improving the The proposed program of works, • ongoing tree replacements and quality of amenities across known as the Capital Investment Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub the Parklands. This year Program (CIP), will focus on ensuring regeneration saw refurbishments at that the Parklands’ assets are capable • upgraded shared pedestrian and four locations: of ongoing delivery of services to the cycle path along Cleveland Street community in a safe, compliant and in Moore Park • Queens Park, retaining accessible way, whilst still protecting • upgrades to Moore Park Golf the unique architectural its heritage and environment. It is a infrastructure including drainage characteristics of the existing ‘maintenance of effort’ program with rectification to bunkers and putting building, these refurbished a focus on maintaining and repairing green; and a re-surface and amenities provide enhanced existing assets rather than creating reconfiguration of the Moore Park interior fittings and a new new assets. Golf car park accessible unisex cubicle • upgrades to two Queens Park • Centennial Park, adjacent to the sports fields and the Brazilian Fields playground at Paddington Gates, in Centennial Park these amenities provide robust • ongoing stone restoration works – and easy to maintain interior completion of the Charles Dickens surfaces, a new accessible unisex statue and restoration of the York/ cubicle and a new accessible path Woollahra pedestrian gate and to access the amenities palisade fence • The Hordern Pavilion and Royal • major repairs to two pavilions at the Hall of Industries both received Equestrian Centre refurbishments to the amenities • underground infrastructure upgrades and traffic and safety reviews

T op left: New accessible path at refurbished amenities at Paddington Gates Top right: New interior fittings in Paddington 16 Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Gates amenities RI EV EW NG LOCAL PLANS • Dacey Avenue footbridge signage • Bondi Junction Sub-Regional Bike AND DEVELOPMENT • Queens Park playground upgrade Plan Study PROPOSALS • Amenities upgrade – Queens • Centennial Park National Heritage List Nomination Draft Report The Trust took an active role in local Park and Centennial Park planning issues throughout 2008- • Centennial Park Restaurant • Bondi Junction Planning Review – 09 reviewing many development Precinct Works – signage Re-exhibition proposals, plans, planning policies • Centennial Parklands Conservation and studies for the Parklands and its The two major project applications Management Plan surrounding area. and 22 of the development applications required the Trust’s consent as owner In addition to the above, the following 58 development proposals were of the land where the development planning research work was also assessed during the year, consisting of: was proposed. undertaken during the year:

• 49 development applications and The following Plans, Planning Policies • Quarterly reviews of land use at the minor development proposals and Studies were reviewed during Entertainment Quarter • Two major project applications: the year: • An audit of all development consents issued for the Entertainment Quarter – the SCG Noble and Bradman • Randwick Council’s Draft since the establishment of the Stands redevelopment Comprehensive Local Environmental original Fox Studios – the construction of a commercial Plan; • Investigation of options for amending building in the Entertainment • Waverley Council’s Draft Bondi planning controls that apply to the Quarter Junction Pedestrian Access and Entertainment Quarter • Seven internal development Mobility Plan; proposal assessments: • City of Sydney Council’s Draft • Centennial Park Restaurant Paddington, Centennial Park & Precinct Works (Stages 3-4 – Moore Park Pedestrian, Cycling Playground and Turpentine Grove) and Traffic Calming Plan • CPEC vehicle gate signage • Randwick Economic Development • Centennial Park Depot – building Strategy refurbishment • Parks Forum Agency Peer Review Report for Centennial Parklands

T op: Centennial Parklands is located within one of the highest population density areas of Sydney Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 17 Managing Resources eneRGy MAnAGeMent Performance large maintenance projects this year including pond bank restorations and The Trust aims to generate Between 2007-08 and 2008-09 there has been a 4.7 per cent increase in higher rates of tree replacement that savings in energy usage in electricity consumption. This is largely all attribute to increased fuel usage accordance with Sustainable due to the commissioning of new in running associated plant and Energy Management principles parkland facilities including the new equipment. where operationally feasible. restaurant and lighting in the adjacent Resultant overall greenhouse gas precinct. emissions increased by 18.7 per cent.

During the same period, there was a During this period electricity costs 26.1 per cent increase in automotive increased by 19.8 per cent whilst diesel diesel and petrol consumption. These and petrol costs rose by 14.9 per cent. consumption rates have risen as a result of increased operational activity The following major energy fuels within the Parklands. Most notably, were purchased by the Trust during the Trust implemented a range of 2008-09:

fueL eneRGy % of AnnuAL CARbon DIoxIDe ConsuMeD totAL Cost GReenHouse GAs (GJ) eneRGy eMIssIons (tonnes) Electricity (Black coal) 3,907 71.7% $133,376 1,153 Electricity (Green Power) 112 2.1% $4,369 0 Automotive Diesel 884 16.2% $27,470 61 Petrol (unleaded) 543 10.0% $19,104 36 fueL totAL 5,446 100.0% $184,319 1,250

Future Direction The Trust’s future focus will be to implement recommendations for emissions reductions from the recently completed carbon footprint study, with a particular focus on reducing electricity consumption.

18 enVIRonMentAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 WAE T R MANAGEMENT The Trust aims to reduce the use of potable water wherever possible across the Parklands by using alternate water sources from the Parklands’ ponds and bore water.

Water harvesting technology including rainwater tank installation is also used in the completion of new projects within the Parklands.

Water usage for 2008-09 (megalitres)

300 271 pot

250 234 pond

200 183 182 174 bore 155 150 Bore water 100 Pond water 50 26.8 31.2 33.5 Potable water 0 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Mains (potable) water consumption In 2008-09 overall water usage Future water saving initiatives for 2008-09 was 33.5 Ml at a cost of increased 16 per cent across the In 2008-09 the Trust commenced $57,600 representing a 7.5 per cent Parklands. The bulk of this increase construction of the Centennial increase from 2007-08 consumption. sourced from pond water is attributed Parklands Education precinct This slight increase is largely attributed to increased irrigation used as a result including an all weather classroom to the commissioning of new facilities of drier weather and lower rainfall and community nursery. within the Parklands, including received in the previous 12 months. Centennial Parklands Dining. Irrigating the sports fields helps Both of these facilities will be fitted to maintain safe, comfortable and with rainwater harvesting tanks that sustainable playing surfaces. will be used to irrigate nursery plants in the future. T op: Cyclists on Banksia Way stopping at the Centennial Parklands Kiosk. Commissioning of this facilities is one contributing factor to the increase in electricity consumption. Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 19 WA MASte NAGEMENT Waste management continues to be a major challenge for the Trust.

The Trust has made changes in the way it manages waste collection to ensure quality performance and presentation within the Parklands.

Weekend waste collections have been successfully introduced to reduce the instances of bins over flowing during peak visitation, and new colour coded bins have been installed to help visitors easily identify the correct bin.

The introduction of the colour coded bins has resulted in a significant reduction in waste contamination, and therefore an increase in recycled material processed.

The annual increase in visitation to the Parklands – leading to consequential increase in waste – will also need to be considered with the Trust’s next waste management review.

Waste breakdown (‘000kg)

1200 Non-recycled 1019 1000 Recycled

800 Green Waste 675 650 600 358 352 Green Waste 400 300 Recycled 200 107 18 35 Non-recycled 0 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Kensington Pond Litter Traps. Stormwater traps play a key role in preserving the Parklands’ environment. These traps are installed at key stormwater entry points in the Parklands and captured eight tonnes of waste in 2008-09.

T op: New colour coded waste and recycling bins are helping to manage waste streams 20 Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 generated by park visitors. C uase St dy Korean War Memorial Construction Construction commenced on the Korean War Memorial that commemorates the Australian and Korean veterans of the Korean War (1950 – 1953).

Construction commenced on It is a memorial that honours a One of the most striking features of the the Korean War Memorial that friendship forged through war, between field of forged steel ‘Roses of Sharon’. commemorates the Australian and two different countries, cultures and The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) Korean veterans of the Korean War communities. The memorial will be a is the national flower of Korea. (1950 – 1953). place that remembers the war with dignity and in so doing honours the The memorial is funded by the NSW The memorial site is located at the hope of future peace. It will be a place Government, the Korean Government, northern end of Moore Park, a highly of significance; a place that brings Veterans groups and the Korean significant public parkland area less people together for ceremonies and community of Sydney, and was than 5km from the centre of Sydney. cross-cultural celebrations, and will subsequently completed in July 2009. The Park is heritage listed as a place of remain accessible to all park users. national significance to the Australian More detailed project information is people due in part to its historic setting The memorial design is the work available at: www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/kwm as a place for significant national events. of Jane Cavanough (Artlandish Art and Design) and Pod Landscape Architecture. The physical materials of stone, steel and concrete symbolise the strength and endurance of the Korean people and of those who fought in defence of freedom on the Korean peninsula. It was also designed T op: The Korean War Memorial project involved extensive consultation with veterans to respond to the specific context of associations and the local community – Moore Park and the memorial site. including on-site consultation at Moore Park Top inset: Members of the design team provide the context behind the design to the local community

Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 21 A MAISset NTENANCE HIGER TA E MAINTENANCE Conservation Management Plan As at 30 June 2009 the Trust held There were a number of initiatives in The Trust commenced a five year more than $750 million in assets, relation to heritage assets in 2008-09 review of its Conservation Management covering buildings, infrastructure, in line with the Trust’s Heritage Asset Plan (CMP) which is expected to be landscapes, trees and utilities. Maintenance Strategy including: completed in late 2009.

The Trust upgraded its asset database • restoration of a number of sections The review will aim to update the system MAINPAC (now called MAINET) of damaged iron palisade perimeter existing CMP and include any new to a web-based system to record fencing in both Centennial Park statutory changes as well as any asset information including service life, and Queens Park which has been changes in relation to heritage items maintenance, and financial valuations. damaged by repeated motor vehicle across the Parklands. This has resulted in improved efficiency accidents. The Trust is working with and ease of operation. Waverley Council to seek traffic The new CMP will also look at barricading along this section of strengthening the checklists and York Rd to prevent further damage processes required in relation to any Buildings and Infrastructure proposed works within the Parklands. Key maintenance achievements during • the historic weather station was re- 2008-09 include: built and placed into Centennial Park • sympathetic installation of Gross • renewed line marking along Pollutant Trap’s into sandstone Grand Drive including new detailed stormwater culvert at Kensington marking at major intersections to Pond improve traffic management and • the ongoing replanting of the cycling safety formal Rose and Column Garden in • improved programmed playground Centennial Park to align these sites works schedule resulting in better with their original planting themes management and maintenance compliance with the Australian Standards for playgrounds • amenities, air conditioning and fire systems upgrades at the Hordern Pavilion • extensive sports field enovationsr

T op: New plantings in Column Garden, 22 Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Centennial Park tRee MAnAGeMent The Trust successfully completed its tree replacement program objectives for 2008-09. tRee RePLACeMent PRoGRAM 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Trees Removed 122 230 205* New Trees Planted 169 325 213

*these tree removals account for those specimens listed on the tree Asset Database. A further 232 trees not listed on the tree asset database due to their classification as weed species including Maritime Pine (Pinus pinaster) s weet Pittosporum (Pittosporum undulatum) and Golden Wreath Wattle (Acacia saligna) were also removed in 2008-09.

For the second consecutive year The annual tree asset valuation and This trend in reduced total asset the Trust has exceeded its tree survey assessment resulted in the value is likely to continue for the replacement program targets primarily dollar asset of our trees reduce by next few years whilst the Trust’s Tree due to the success of the Centennial $4.64 million in the past 12 months Replacement Program continues to Parklands Foundation’s Tree Transplant from $164.7 million to $159.49 million. balance the Parklands’ tree population Appeal that was established to help toward a more even distribution of raise funds to replace the Parklands’ This is attributed to the ageing tree tree ages. declining trees. In 2008-09 the population. Larger and older trees are Foundation dedicated 59 trees provided a greater dollar value than the through this appeal program. newly planted trees.

top: A Centennial Parklands arborist assessing a tree along Grand Drive, Centennial Park. enVIRonMentAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 23 C uase St dy Sports Fields and Open Space Wet weather caused the closing of The Trust manages 36 sports fields sports fields in the Parklands for a total N ew Trees at Moore which are used for a variety of of 36 days in 2008-09. In the event of Park Golf Course summer and winter sports. This is wet weather, sports fields are assessed approximately double the area of by Trust staff to measure each field’s Moore Park Golf Course sports turf offered to the public by each soil saturation levels. When soil profiles of the adjoining councils. reach their saturation point, any play received a welcome on these fields will cause significant horticultural facelift with During 2008-09 key achievements damage to turf coverage. Repeated more than 60 semi-mature relating to the management of these use of sports fields when the soil profile trees planted in 2008-09. assets include: is at saturation point can often leave a playing surface unsafe for play for the Tree species installed include • successful completion of the annual remainder of a regular playing season. Moreton Bay fig (Ficus macrophylla), sports field enovationr program Norfolk Island pine (Araucaria • successful trialling of an To ensure there is a balance between heterophylla) and Coastal Banksia environmentally friendly recycled public access and safe and adequately (Banksia integrifolia). top dressing unit that re-uses soil maintained fields, the Trust will review from the sports field as opposed the protocols around sports field use The most spectacular planting to traditional method of importing and closures in 2009-10. however was the installation of new soil 11 large Jelly Palms (Butia capitata) In 2009-10 the Trust will commence adjacent to the first tee of the course. The intensive use of the Trusts sports drainage improvement works on some fields requires significant renovation of the worst affected sports fields These five metre palms, that were works and regular maintenance to across the Parklands, particularly on popular feature in parks early last ensure the fields remain safe and sports fields on Brazilian Fields and in century, are approximately 25 years suitable for use. Queens Park. old and their silver blue leaves form a spectacular entry onto More than 10,000 square metres of the golf course. replacement turf was laid in 2008-09 to address extensive wear and tear in addition to normal renovation works including top dressing, aeration, nutrient and herbicide application to over 35 hectares of sports turf.

T op: Friday afternoons in Centennial Park bring hundreds of school sporting teams to 24 Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Centennial Park’s sports fields. AMAL NI S, FISH AND BIRDS WE E D MANAGEMENT CAE S StuDY For the past three years, the Trust has The presence and impact of weeds focussed its pest management control across the Parklands continues to be Kensington Pond on aquatic pests in particular the restricted to isolated infestations. The Culvert Stormwater European Carp, Cyprinus carpo. Trust prevented the spread of existing aquatic, grass and perennial weed Improvement Works In 2008 the use of traditional angling species including: volunteers to remove carp instead The Centennial Parklands Foundation, of using an electro fishing contractor • Coolatai grass (Hyparrhenia hirta) in partnership with the Federal Government Community Water was trialled. More than 40 volunteer • Whiskey grass (Andropogon Grants, funded the upgrade of a key anglers fished one evening per month virginicus) removing an average of 150 kilograms Trust project at Kensington Pond • Red natal grass (Melinis repens) of carp per session. headwall, installing pollutant traps, • Paspalum (Paspalum dilatatum) re-aligning the inlet channel and Land based pest species continue to • African feather grass (Pennisetum landscaping the banks of the pond. have a low impact on the Parklands macrourum) environment including European Rabbit The landscaping component of this • African love grass (Eragrostis (now eradicated from the Parklands), project was undertaken by Trust curvula) European Fox, and the Australian staff and volunteers, students from White Ibis. No active management • Mexican Water Lily (Nymphaea Paddington Public School, and initiatives of these species were Mexicana) players from the Sydney Roosters considered necessary in 2008-09. National Rugby League team. The project delivered:

• six new traps installed to prevent waste and litter from entering the ponds • the relocation of 800 cubic metres of silt that had collected at the headwall over many years • the planting of 10,000 native trees and shrubs along the banks of the pond

T op: Members of the Sydney Roosters National Rugby League team lend a helping hand planting new shrubs along Kensington Pond. Environmental Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 25 “You’ve got to have a good breathing space in a city and this is the best we’ve got.” Patrick White, author and Centennial Park neighbour, c. 1970s

socialPeRfoRMAnCe The following challenges cover key areas of the Trust’s social work in 2008-09.

CHALLenGe CoMMent Establish an Education Precinct including a Construction of classroom, community nursery, and associated temporary classroom at Centennial Square educational experiences 80% complete. Due for completion September 2009. Review and update the sport and Review initiated. Expected to be completed in 2009-10. recreation strategy Improvements to Incident Management Systems Extensive review and update of incident management policy and procedures; implemented additional customer service training for high contact customer service staff. Conduct Visitor Safety Program 4 focussing Initial work completed – due for final completion in 2009-10. on vehicle and bicycle safety Review existing and develop new volunteering Volunteer manual developed including operational procedures and opportunities within the Parklands recognition program.

New Fishing Volunteer Group established to remove pest fish species.

Historical archive volunteers group established.

Continued commitment from Bushland and Growing Group Volunteers. Implement a balanced program of cultural, Completed with statutory compliance requirements, attracting more sporting and recreational events than 220,000 patrons to Trust-hosted events. New Noise Management Plan implemented.

26 soCIAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 PeRfoRMAnCe

Future Focus The community In the year ahead the Trust will continue • implementing an action plan in served by the Trust to manage Centennial Parklands in line response to the recommendations The Trust is committed to ensuring with its Plan of Management 2006- arising from the Visitor Safety that the facilities and services provided 2016 and focus on: program 4 – focussing on safety in Centennial Parklands meet the • developing and completing a sports around vehicle and bicycle use needs and expectations of individuals field management framework to • launch of new Education Precinct and community groups who visit the ensure sustainable use of active and building on curriculum based Parklands each year. open spaces within the Parklands education, interpretation, community While the Trust undertakes consultation • conducting Visitor Safety Program 5 learning and recreation programs within the precinct and research to ensure it is continuing – focussing on Equestrian activities to meet community needs and expectations, it encourages the community to provide feedback on existing or future facilities and services. Contact details for the Trust are found on the back cover of this report.

Assessing social performance IteMs 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Visitation to open space only 5,327,000 5,460,000 5,620,000 5,793,000 5,967,000 (visits per annum) Number of complaints 658 208 193 358 216 Number of Friends of Centennial Parklands 251 245 314 293 409 Number of participants at Parklands events 159,000 165,000 179,000 231,000 223,000

top: One of the most popular picnic spots in Centennial Park is around One More Shot Pond. soCIAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 27 Analysis of visitor feedback 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Dog Management 25 46 23 Cyclists 16 42 58 Construction Works 0 0 0 Recreation facilities 6 10 56 Events 45 163 88 Anti-social behaviour 104 133 83 Vehicle related 20 30 16 Rubbish 49 83 72 Management of assets 42 119 63 Visitor Programs 340 266 216 Other 281 346 262 totAL 928 1238 937

Visitor Feedback The majority of compliments were CAse stuDy Effective investigation of incidents in related to education and visitor identifying root causes and detecting programs such as My Little Ponies, feedback helping potential hazards is important in Spotlight Prowl and Wonderful Wriggly Worms. to improve event providing a safe and enjoyable visitor management experience to users of the Parklands. The Trust also receives numerous Customer feedback is therefore viewed suggestions for park improvement During the last financial seriously and has been instrumental and assesses each of these against in helping maintain a balance for the management plans and maintenance year, 223,387 people varying and sometimes opposing practices to ensure it is responding to attended 34 licensed needs of all visitors. As a standard, the park visitor needs where feasible. Such events in the Parklands. Trust aims to respond to all feedback suggestions in 2008-09 include: within a 14 day timeframe. In 2008-09 the Trust fully implemented • A public phone in the Parklands its Noise Management Plan – a plan Analysis of visitor • More rubbish bins designed in consultation with the regulator (Department of Environment, feedback for 2008-09 • More dog tethering posts Climate Change and Water) and the The number of incidents recorded • LED lighting on Grand Drive, community – to reduce sound impacts and feedback received totalled Centennial Park upon park visitors and neighbours 937. Feedback consisted of 238 • More shade cover at playgrounds during such events. compliments, 216 complaints and 24 suggestions. 28 percent of complaints The remaining 459 reports consisted of Feedback received by the community were related to the larger music-based incidents throughout Centennial Park, continues to assist the Trust in refining events held within the Parklands. Of Moore Park and Queens Park. and improving its performance on these, approximately 70 per cent sound management. The first annual pertained to noise. performance report on the Noise Management Plan, and sound reports from each of the major festivals, is available online at: www.centennialparklands.com.au/nmp

28 soCIAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 CoMMunIty usAGe of tHe PARKLAnDs IteMs 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Total participation at events* 159,000 165,000 179,000 231,000 223,000 Total visitor program participants 18,345 16,647 17,172 15,764 12,823 Total volunteer hours N/A 930 1,300 2,100 2,120 Total sport and recreational bookings N/A N/A 709 682 688 Total wedding bookings N/A N/A 37 48 40 Total large-group picnic bookings N/A N/A 176 194 192

*where Centennial Parklands is the venue manager

VIsItoR PRoGRAMs The Trust continued to deliver historical, The apparent lower participation social and environmental programs numbers (as outlined in the table The Trust offers a diverse range of including contributing towards wider above) reflect the ceasing of the visitor programs including educational themed-event programs such as: popular ‘Frog Mobile’ two years ago excursions, guided tours, community and a rationalising of some programs. outreach, holiday programs, birthday • NSW Seniors Week parties, school holiday programs and • NSW Heritage Week themed events. • Healthy Parks Healthy People These visitor programs contribute directly towards meeting the Trust’s Trust staff also participated in the commitments of achieving NSW State ABC’s Gardening Australia Expo at the Plan E8 and R4 priorities (see p.8 for Sydney Showground and Science in State Plan objectives). the City at the Australian Museum.

top: Patrons of V Festival 09, some of the 223,000 people who enjoyed events in Centennial Parklands in 2008-09. soCIAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 29 EADUC TION STRATEGY V OLUnteeRING CASE STUDY: The Trust’s Education Strategy IN THE PARKLANDS The new Volunteer 2008-10 provides guidance for The Centennial Parklands’ Volunteer manageable and achievable growth Program is an important opportunity for Ponds Group of current activities while achieving the the community to contribute to visitor highest quality educational outcomes. service and environmental projects in A new Ponds Maintenance Centennial Parklands. The program group was established in The strategy also identifies the also contributes directly towards the development and implementation of 2008-09 that demonstrated Trust’s commitment to achieving NSW the significant results that new financially viable products for State Plan Priority R4: Increase the education sectors, as a priority, in line proportion of the community involved can be achieved by our with the Centennial Parklands’ Plan of in volunteering, group sporting and volunteers. Management 2006-2016. recreational activity, or group cultural A restoration project undertaken In 2008-09 the primary focus from the and artistic activity by 10 per cent from 2002-2016. in partnership with the Centennial Education Strategy was developing the Parklands Foundation at Kensington new Education Precinct, which included In 2008-09 the Trust received 2,120 Pond resulted in 10,000 new native consultation with schools, education hours of invaluable volunteer support, plants installed along the pond bank service providers and community user which compares favourably with to help prevent pond bank erosion groups on the design and operation of previous years. and also draw down on high nutrient the facility, and physical preparation and level entering the ponds through infrastructure installation. Details about the Volunteer Program stormwater. can be found in Appendix 2 (p.59). In addition the Trust undertook a range The other part of the Ponds group of Aboriginal cultural/interpretation saw the successful trial of 40 volunteer programs with specialists during school fly fishers, who successful removed holiday periods. approximately 900 kilograms of the pest species European Carp from the A fact sheet on the new Education ponds system. Precinct is available online at: www.centennialparklands.com.au or from the Parklands Office. T op: Green Corps trainees learning fly fishing techniques as part of the carp removal program Top inset left: The new Education Precinct will be the new base for the Centennial Parklands volunteers Top inset right: Bush regeneration volunteers in Centennial Park

30 Social Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Future plans MAGI NA NG THE DEMAND These high quality sporting fields at In 2008-09 the Trust will further OF SPORTING GROUPS Kippax Lake, and the Bus Loop Oval were also made available for general consolidate ponds maintenance The Trust continues to accommodate activities of the volunteers. This group public access and locally based the needs of sporting groups for the sporting activities. will undertake pond bank maintenance, purpose of training and competition. European Carp removal, and water The Trust aims to allocate sports quality monitoring and improvement The Parklands provide a considerable grounds to enable the effective works. boost to the sport and recreational completion of all competitions, needs of the region and broader however, meeting the demands of In 2009-10 the Education Precinct Sydney with, as outlined on p.24, Project will be completed that will all hirers is not always possible with at least twice as many facilities as a limited number of sports grounds. include a new Volunteer Nursery, each of the adjacent local councils. and facilities for Volunteers to meet. In 2008-09 the Trust worked with As a result, it is estimated that the its seasonal sports hirers to resolve Parklands provides sports fields and approximately 1,000 booking clashes. facilities to more than 250,000 active This booking process will be improved participants a year, contributing in the near future with the development significantly to the NSW State Plan of a sports management framework, priorities outlined on p.8. which will develop a sustainable In addition to the traditional sports approach to managing sports fields. regularly played within the Parklands, Ultimate Frisbee sports clubs have now been added to our diverse active users.

In 2008-09 the Trust continued to provide training facilities within Moore Park for professional sporting bodies including Sydney Roosters National Rugby League Club, Sydney Swans AFL team and NSW Waratahs Super 15 Rugby team.

T op: There were 688 seasonal and casual sports hire bookings in 2008-09 in a range of sports. Social Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 31 C OnsuLTATION AND Community Consultative A full list of the current members of COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Committee the CCC and their attendance records can be found in the appendices to this The Trust’s Community Consultative The Trust is required to, and annual report (p.47). Committee (CCC) is a statutory actively seeks, the involvement requirement under the Trust’s Act that and input from the community provides the Trust with a representative Further information on the CCC in the development of its panel of community members to seek Further information on the CCC, policies and plans. input on a range of policy and priority including the Minutes of meetings, issues that arise. are available online at Throughout 2008-09 the Trust www.centennialparklands.com.au/ccc, consulted on broad policy/strategic The CCC comprises regular users by emailing ccc@centennialparklands. level and project-based issues. of Centennial Parklands who seek to com.au or by phoning the Parklands These included: be actively involved in preserving and Office on (02) 9339 6699. improving the Parklands and that it is • management of cyclist facilities used appropriately. within the new Restaurant Precinct In 2008-09 the CCC met seven times • establishment of the new Education to discuss a range of issues including: Precinct • Visitor Safety Program 4 (focussing • Regulation review on vehicle and cyclist regulation • Pedestrian Access Report compliance) • Stormwater management • Centennial Park and Moore Park • Education Precinct Trust Regulation 2009 Review (initiated in 2008-09) • Capital Investment Program • Noise Management Plan Staff attended public meetings, such as • Triennial Visitors Survey the Queens Park Precinct Committee, City of Sydney’s Lord Mayor’s Forums, • Tree removals Randwick Precinct and Paddington • Moore Park East Society as well as liaising with local • Events in Centennial Parklands residents groups.

T op: Centennial Parklands Rangers meeting 32 Social Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 community representatives in Centennial Park. PRT OMO ING VISITOR E MAVEnt NAGEMENT SUP P ORTING COMMUNITY SAFETY The 2008-09 financial year event GROUPS During 2008-09 the Trust continued to program saw 34 licensed events A series of charity or community implement the Visitor Safety Program. hosted in the Parklands, including the events were conducted in Centennial The next phase of the program major international World Youth Day Parklands, which provided an focussed on vehicle and cycling safety event. Whilst the event itself did not opportunity for the Trust to provide commenced during the year, and to attract the numbers expected, the practical support while facilitating a be completed in August 2009. Parklands’ planning and readiness for balanced event program. this event was considered world class. Some traffic management actions Fundraising events conducted in the will be pursued in 2009-10, especially New to Centennial Parklands in Parklands and supported through relating to speeding, failing to comply 2008-09 was the four-day gourmet reduced fees included the Prince of with traffic signs and causing hazards food event Taste of Sydney. This Wales Hospital Foundation’s Ride for to other park users. four day event, hosted by Centennial Life, Variety Club Circus, the Nun’s Parklands, attracted a diverse range Run and the Eastern Suburbs Relay During 2008-09 only one meeting of of food, wine and beer eateries and for Life – a successful partnership with the Cyclist Liaison Committee was suppliers, as well as over 20,000 the three local councils (Randwick, held. The Trust then implemented food-loving patrons. Waverley and Woollahra) and the the ‘Cycling in Centennial Park’ Cancer Council NSW. eNewsletter that is circulated on a The Sydney Festival also came to the quarterly basis to individuals and Parklands with the well received ‘Street It is estimated that the Trust has groups who cycle within the Parklands. Pianos’. It is anticipated that both supported community events to the events will become an annual feature subsidised value of over $35,000. of the Parklands. Future improvements With this help, these organisations have been successful in raising In addition to implementing key actions While the event revenue for the Trust significant funds of several hundred arising from the Phase 4 program was encouraging, the declining global thousand dollars for their causes in in 2009-10, the Trust intends to economic situation during 2008-09 2008-09 alone. initiate the next phase of the program resulted in a number of events impacted focussing on Equestrian activities within adversely, as well as a couple of existing the Parklands. charity events cancelled altogether.

The events calendar attracted approximately 223,000 patrons to cultural events – a slight decrease on 2007-08.

Top: Patrons at the inaugural Taste of Sydney, March 2009 Sial oc Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 33 CAE S StuDY: VIO SIT R INFORMATION Establishing a Visitor Information Counter SERVICES The Trust has invested in the In 2008-09 the Trust established a Visitor Information upgrading and enhancement of Counter (VIC) in the hub of Centennial Parklands – the its visitor information services restaurant precinct. throughout the last five years, with some major projects being Up to now, the Trust provided basic visitor information on weekends only at the former Superintendents Residence. The VIC as a seven-day a week finalised in 2008-09. service, that provides visitor information and visitor program bookings, These include: sell merchandise, process donations and Friends of Centennial Parklands membership applications. • the Visitor Information Counter Park visitors can purchase a range of items including sunscreen, hats and lip • a website for the Centennial balms, books, postcards, umbrellas and a range of other practical items for Parklands Equestrian Centre their visit to the Parklands. • the Events Newsletter

The VIC has also become the ticket sales location for the popular weekend In addition the Trust implemented major Pony Rides that occur during school holidays in Centennial Park. redesigns of key publications, such as its Parklands Magazine and What’s On Visit www.centennialparklands.com.au/home/shop for more information. brochure in order to meet the ever- growing information needs of park visitors and the community.

T op: Centennial Parklands staff in the new 34 Social Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 visitor information counter. Online Communications WebsIte Average monthly visitation (unique visits) Online communications is becoming 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 an increasingly important and sought after communications vehicle for Centennial Parklands N/A 10,045 16,440 15,342 18,618 Centennial Parklands. the three other websites (for the f oundation, friends and the equestrian Centre) have limited visitation data to report as at 30 June 2009. trend data will be supplied in 2009-10. In addition to the newly redesigned Centennial Parklands website (www. centennialparklands.com.au) and In addition, the Trust: developed Friends of Centennial Parklands Future focus three new eNewsletters 2008-09: website (www.friends.net.au) – The Trust plans to expand its online Centennial Parklands (monthly), Friends both launched in 2007-08, the Trust communications and engagement into of Centennial Parklands (monthly), completed two further websites in the social media sphere, with a new Centennial Parklands Foundation 2008-09: Facebook site and Twitter account (quarterly) – a fourth eNewsletter to be established in 2009-10. 1. Centennial Parklands Foundation service for the Centennial Parklands (www.yourparklands.org.au) Equestrian Centre is due in early The Trust will also work with its 2009-10. 2. Centennial Parklands Equestrian Operator at Moore Park Golf to Centre (www.cpequestrian.com.au) redesign the Moore Park Golf website in 2009-10. The four websites aim to drive awareness, revenue and improve communications about the Parklands with the wider community.

PubLICAtIons Other Informational or • finalised Wave One of the Centennial Marketing Activities Parklands Triennial Visitor Survey (to Throughout 2008-09 the be completed in early 2009-10) Trust produced numerous Throughout 2008-09 the Trust also implemented a range of other • project managed launch event for marketing, promotional, informational and marketing activities, the Centennial Parklands Restaurant informational and legislatively- including: playground with the Minister for required publications. Sport and Recreation (January 2009) • development of banner signage for • refocussed merchandising and sales The list of publications produced Centennial Parklands Foundation strategy towards practical items for is found in Appendix 3 (p.62). campaigns park visitors in conjunction with the • informational material on various launch of the new Visitor Information Copies of these publications are Park Improvement Plan projects Counter (VIC) – average monthly available from the Parklands Office, throughout the Parklands (e.g. sales have increased tenfold since on the Centennial Parklands website Centennial Parklands restaurant this change. and at selected locations throughout refurbishment) the Parklands. • special event signage to support the hosting of large-scale events and activities in the Parklands

soCIAL PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 35 economic The following challenges cover key areas of the Trust’s economic work in 2008-09.

CHALLenGe CoMMent Revise Staff Orientation Policy Completed. Review Staff Performance and Completed. Development system Review monthly reports from Shared Monthly reports reviewed and quarterly meetings held to monitor Corporate Services performance. Service Level Agreement completed with Human Resources Shared Services. Complete restaurant facility refurbishment Completed. and precinct redevelopment Revise licences for riding schools at Completed. Equestrian Centre Introduce new independent instructors Completed. at Equestrian Centre Tender for new operator of golf facility Tender issued with new contractor to be in place by 1 October 2009. Obtain Ministerial approval and notify Parliament Completed. of intention to review Act (legislative framework)

36 eConoMIC PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 “Centennial Park is...a designed landscape within an urban context where individuals could find respite from metropolitan pressures” nsW Government board of Advice, 1980

economic PeRfoRMAnCe Future Focus In 2009-10 the Trust plans: • further develop Customer Information Management • review of risk management System (CIMS) to meet the framework Trust’s business needs • review licensee compliance and • update the Trust’s incident reporting systems reporting system • implement new licensing • implement new records arrangements for service providers management system at Equestrian Centre

eConoMIC PeRfoRMAnCe IteMs 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Open space cost per visit $ 1.20 1.11 1.20 Visitors outside 5km radius (data collected every three years % 34% 34% 34% as per visitor survey mentioned above) Maintenance investment as a % of asset value % 0.42 0.41 0.44 Total asset value $M 738.3 744.3 751.3 Net cost to Government per visit $ 0.39 0.34 0.30 Net cost to Trust per visit $ 2.67 2.87 3.01 Total net cost per visit $ 3.06 3.21 3.31 % of overall operating costs funded by Trust revenue % 87.1 89.5 91.0 Trust generated revenue $M 15 18.1 18.9 Revenue growth % 11.5 4.5 6.8

top: Customers line up at the new trial dog wash service in Centennial Park. eConoMIC PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 37 PAyMent PeRfoRMAnCe

Account Payment Performance ACCounts PAyAbLe At tHe Qe seP08 Qe DeC08 Qe MAR09 Qe Jun09 enD of eACH QuARteR $ $ $ $ Current within 30 days 190,254 83,662 94,267 804,129 Overdue less than 30 days 296,340 157,888 42,940 411,749 Overdue between 30 and 60 days 15,396 6,490 20 11,450 Overdue between 60 and 90 days 34,964 0 0 1,142 Overdue more than 90 days 404 351 0 2,728

ACCounts PAyAbLe At tHe totAL enD of eACH QuARteR totAL ACCounts PAID on tIMe AMount PAID total value of accounts paid target % Actual % $ $ September quarter 100 86.52 5,941,211 6,866,791 December quarter 100 83.85 5,431,371 6,477,150 March quarter 100 84.4 5,573,727 6,603,794 June quarter 100 86.91 5,692,514 6,550,224

Payment performance over 2008-09 was an improvement when compared to 2007-08 with an average of over 85% of payments paid on time. ouR fIVe yeAR fInAnCIAL stRAteGy The Trust is in the fourth year of its five-year strategic financial plan which aims to:

• Reduce volatility in revenue streams while maintaining control of costs. • Enhancing existing revenue streams through its marketing and business development focus. • Continually refine financial reporting systems to enable better understanding of cost drivers. • Rebuild cash balances to ensure adequate working capital. • Developing new funding sources for the maintenance and capital program.

38 eConoMIC PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Our investment performance In the past year the Trust has continued to invest surplus funds in the appropriate NSW Treasury Corporation Hour-Glass Investment Facility that matches the duration of the underlying liabilities for which the Trust is holding funds. Surplus funds have been invested in the Cash Facility and Strategic Cash Facility to meet the Trust’s short-term and longer term obligations.

The appropriate benchmark performance for comparison for the Cash Facility and the Strategic Cash Facility is the UBS Bank Bill Index. Details of the Trust’s Hour-Glass investments as at 30 June 2009 are show below:

Hour-Glass Investment Facilities on 30 June 2009 InVestMent PeRfoRMAnCe CRIteRIA 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Value of cash facility on 1 July $478,396 $3,038,724 $2,880,978 Value of cash facility on 30 June $3,038,724 $2,880,978 $2,669,252 Interest income earned $310,329 $442,253 $238,274 Actual rate of return 6.41% 6.82% 5.14% Benchmark rate of return 6.42% 7.34% 5.48% Value of bond market facility on 1 July $4,582,588 $5,133,233 N/A Value of bond market facility on 30 June $5,133,233 N/A N/A Interest income earned $220,645 $258,741 N/A Actual rate of return 4.68% 4.69% N/A Benchmark rate of return 4.75% 5.08% N/A Value of strategic cash facility on 30 June N/A $5,405,648 $5,719,278 Interest income earned N/A $13,674 $313,630 Actual rate of return N/A 0.27% 5.64% Benchmark rate of return N/A 0.28% 5.48% the trust maintained its holdings in the t Corp Cash facility and strategy Cash facility as part of its financial strategy adopted by the trust in 2005 which is to ensure that it is able to meet its short term obligations as well as specific future capital commitments.

top left: Morning breaks at the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre top right: View from the picturesque 5th tee at Moore Park Golf eConoMIC PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 39 ReVIeWInG PoLICIes fILMInG AnD Charges for filming and photography are AnD PRoCeDuRes PHotoGRAPHy based on costs incurred by the Trust to facilitate, process and manage filming In 2008-09 the following policies The Trust is committed to supporting a and photography in the Parklands. They and procedures were reviewed: professional film and television industry are reviewed annually and only increase in Centennial Parklands that produces in line with CPI increases. • Incident Management Policy content for domestic and overseas • Incident Reporting Procedures markets and appreciates the economic The Trust is aware of, and complies • Centennial Parklands Equestrian benefits that film and television with, the NSW Government’s making Centre Code of Conduct production activities can bring to NSW film friendly policy and ensures the local economy. • Cash Handling Policy fees are capped at cost-recovery. • Fleet Management Policy Demand from the film and photography fees AnD CHARGes • Scattering of Ashes Policy industry saw almost continuous location bookings over the 12-month period. Each year the Trust reviews its fees and MAnAGInG AnD charges for a diverse range of facilities Filming projects included the major including its public programs, parking, MAIntAInInG tHe television series Underbelly 2. sports field hire, functions and events, tRust’s Assets Filming and photography revenue Moore Park Golf and the Equestrian Centre. The aim of the review is to Major assets/land disposed for the period was approximately $104,000 – which is in line with results apply Consumer Price Index (CPI) of during the year from the previous financial year. changes to fees and charges and There were no major assets disposed cover any increases in administrative during the year. overheads and maintenance costs. The Trust’s new rates came into effect Major assets other in July 2008 and are available online at: than land holdings www.centennialparklands.com.au The net value of the Trust’s plant and equipment is $1.12 million and the net value of its computer equipment is $80,000.

top left: Centennial Parklands delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to fostering a vibrant commercial filming and photography industry in NSW, and remains one of the most popular destinations for the industry. top right: Launch of the restored historic 40 eConoMIC PeRfoRMAnCe | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Centennial Park weather station, June 2009. IMPL EMEntING • Restoration of threatened species CAE S StuDY THE CENTENNIAL Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub PARKLANDS FOUNDATION remnants New independent BUSINESS PLAN • Purchase of educational tools and instructors at the resources to enhance syllabus The Centennial Parklands related excursion products and Equestrian Centre Foundation is a charitable public programs offered by the Trust’s Visitor Programs team Eleven new equestrian instructors organisation established by – including former Olympic the Trust. Its key focus is to • Hosting inaugural Evergreen Dinner coaches, Australian riders and provide funds for environmental to raise funds for the Education the current National Showjumping Precinct project, and working with Champion – were announced as and educational projects Trust staff on planing and design endorsed by the Trust. the official independent instructors of facility at Centennial Parklands Equestrian • Awarding education grants to two Some key actions implemented from Centre (CPEC) in Sydney in regional schools for projects relating the Foundation’s business plan in March 2009. to Centennial Parklands 2008-09 include: The new instructors were selected Full details of the work of the • Continued funding the Trust’s Tree following a nationwide competitive Foundation in 2008-09 can be found Replacement Program for the selection process for the CPEC in the separate annual report for staged replacement of ageing and training programs. These instructors Centennial Parklands Foundation. ailing trees across the Parklands cater for casual lessons or more comprehensive coaching programs, • Water savings initiatives, including tailored for all levels of experience connecting irrigation to pond water from beginners to elite riders. and installation of rain water tanks to reduce potable water use The arrival of these instructors • Water quality improvements, through provides an unparalleled opportunity the reduction of pest species such for riders across Sydney to learn as European Carp and introduction from some of the country’s best of native Australian Bass instructors. • Pond banks planted out with native For more information on the grasses and wetland plants that will independent instructors, visit enhance bird habitat and improve www.cpequestrian.com.au pond water quality

Economic Performance | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 41 Appendix 1 – Governance

CPAOR OR TE GOVERNANCE CRI ED T CARD T HE TRUst Centennial Parklands is managed by CERTIFICATION The Trust consists of eight trustees, the Centennial Park and Moore Park It is the policy of Centennial Park and who are responsible to the Minister for Trust, a statutory body established Moore Park Trust to limit the use of Sport and Recreation for overseeing under the Centennial Park and Moore permanent corporate credit cards to the management and policy direction of Park Trust Act 1983 (Trust Act). All staff responsible for official functions. the organisation. The Trust’s objectives Parklands’ regulations are enforceable On 30 June 2009, the one and only are highlighted on p.3. under the Centennial Park and Moore card was on issue to the Director and Park Trust Regulation 2004. Chief Executive. I certify that all charges In 2008-09, the Trust held full Trust were incurred for official purposes Meetings on ten occasions. STE AT MEnt OF and that transaction dockets showed In addition, the Trust also has finance, RESPONSIBILITY details of the nature and purpose of audit and marketing committees with the expenditure. These acquittals external representation to help its work. 31 October 2009 were examined and authorised by These committees typically meet on a the Director Business Services. The Centennial Park and Moore Park quarterly basis. Trust’s senior management and other The Trust’s policy and procedures During the financial year, the Trust’s staff have implemented an internal in force during 2007-08 complied activities were focused on key areas control process to provide reasonable with best practice as detailed in the that ensured: assurance regarding the achievement policy and guidelines paper issued by of the Trust’s objectives. The Trust’s Treasury. • business viability audit function includes a program of • right of access reviews to assess these controls. • increased recognition for it position This system of internal control has and direction operated satisfactorily during 2008-09. • promotion of its cultural strength and expression • review of the Trustees Corporate Governance and Orientation Manual Steve Corbett in line with Public Sector guidelines Director and Chief Executive

Steve Corbett Director and Chief Executive

42 Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 the trustees

eMeRItus PRofessoR MR JoHn WALKeR tHe HonouRAbLe JustICe JoHn nILAnD AC Deputy Chairman AnnAbeLLe bennett Ao Chairman b.bus bsc (Hons), PhD, LLb bCom, MCom, PhD, Hon Dsc Mr Walker is currently Executive Justice Bennett is a Judge of the Professor Niland is currently an Chairman of Planet Power Energy Ltd. Federal Court of Australia and is Independent Director of Macquarie He was previously Managing Director of currently Pro-Chancellor of the Group Limited, Chairman of Campus Thrifty Australia Pty Ltd between 1998 Australian National University. Prior Living Villages Limited, serves on the and 2008 and prior to that General to her appointment to the Federal University Grants Committee of Hong Manager, Retail Banking with Westpac Court, Justice Bennett practised Kong, and is Deputy Chairman of Banking Corporation from 1995-1998. as a Barrister (Senior Counsel) the Board of Trustees of Singapore Mr Walker has also served as CEO for specialising in intellectual property. Management University. He is a former Liverpool City Council, Dominos Pizza She is also Presidential Member of Vice-Chancellor and President of the (Australia) Pty Ltd and the West Coast the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, University of New South Wales (1992- Eagles Football Club. He is a Director member of Chief Executive Women, 2002) and has been involved with a of the publicly listed Newsat Ltd and member of the Australian Academy number of community and charitable also a number of Private companies of Forensic Sciences and an Arbitrator bodies over many years. He is a Fellow and is a former Councillor of Woollahra of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. of the Academy of Social Sciences in Municipal Council. Australia and the Australian Institute of Appointed April 2003. Company Directors. Appointed february 1998. term expires April 2011. term expires february 2010. Appointed Chairman of the trust in March 2002. term expires february 2010.

APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 43 MR DAVID LeCKIe Ms yVette PIetsCH DR MARGARet VARADy Ao bA (econs) b.bus, M.tax bsc, Med, Diped, edD fACe

Mr Leckie is Chief Executive Officer, Ms Pietsch is a Taxation and Business Dr Varady was the principal of Sydney Broadcast Television, of Seven Network Advisory Partner at Pitcher Partners Girls High School from 1992 to 2008. Limited. He was previously associated NSW. She is a member of the Institute She has held a variety of positions with the Nine Network for 23 years. of Chartered Accountants in Australia in schools both in New Zealand and Having joined GTV-9 (Melbourne) as and the Australian Institute of Company Australia, and is on the Senate of a Sales Executive, he was promoted Directors, and a Fellow of the Taxation the University of Sydney. She is a to National Sales Manager, then Nine Institute of Australia. Ms Pietsch is a strong supporter of public education, Network Sales Director in 1982 at TCN- local resident who is actively involved community involvement and girl’s 9 (Sydney). In August 1990 he became with Centennial Parklands and many education. She is currently the Managing Director of the Nine Network of its facilities. coordinator of the Office of Educational and in 1994 was appointed CEO. Leadership at UNSW. Appointed february 2004. Appointed January 2001. term expires february 2010. Appointed March 2002. term expires January 2010. term expires february 2010.

44 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Ms Anne KeAtInG Ms MAIRAeD bILMon RIsK MAnAGeMent Ms Keating is currently an independent b sc (Arch), bA (Hons), A Mus A director on the boards of the Insurance Coverage Goodman Group Limited, Macquarie Ms Bilmon was appointed to the The Trust’s insurance coverage with the Leisure Group Limited and STW Community Consultative Committee in NSW Treasury Managed Fund includes Communications Group Limited. She is April 2006 and has been its Chair since policies for workers compensation, also a member of the Advisory Council January 2008. She has a background public liability, motor vehicle, property of RBS Group (Australia) Pty Ltd, in community work in local government and miscellaneous insurance. The and Governor of the Cerebral Palsy and the performing arts. She has lived Trust continued to operate a rigorous Foundation. Ms Keating was also the all her life within a short distance of reporting system for injuries and risks in General Manager, Australia for United the Parklands and has participated in the Parklands. The reports generated by Airlines from 1993 to 2001. practically the full gamut of Parklands this system were systematically followed activities such as horse riding, up and stored for future reference. Appointed June 2008. picnicking, team sport and dog walking term expires May 2012. to name a few. She continues as a When an incident may have had board member and chair in the not-for- insurance implications, the Trust sent profit sector and maintains an active the details to the Trust’s risk managers involvement in the performing arts. for advice and liaison with the Trust’s insurers. All incidents were investigated Appointed february 2008. and any associated maintenance term expires february 2010 issues addressed via a work request system. The Trust’s OHS committee conducted regular workplace inspections and reviewed all incident and hazard reports.

The Trust incorporated risk mitigation strategies into all its day-to-day activities and programs and into key documents such as licence agreements. It also regularly reviewed and updated its safe work method statements.

APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 45 The Trust conducted its three-year In addition, the Trust contracted With the large-scale events conducted review of its Risk Management Strategy Deloitte to undertake an assessment of in the Parklands, managing patron flow and prepared a list of potential risks its carbon footprint. While there were a whilst minimising impact on other park and mitigation strategies. These ‘risks’ number of performance improvements users is a challenge, as is managing range from variations in the business noted at the end of this audit, the Trust the potential pedestrian/vehicle viability of key lessees and licensees compared favourably to targets in conflict. The Trust introduced mitigation and other funding sources to traffic place to ensure the NSW Government’s strategies, including fenced corridors and parking issues and the effect of achieved its stated goal of becoming of access to control pedestrian flow continuing drought conditions on the carbon neutral by 2020. to and from the event sites, the environment of the Parklands. enforcement of the Trust’s Regulation Reporting incidents regarding no parking after sunset and a These actions are consistent with the no pass-out policy. The cost for these and managing risks Trust’s Risk Management Framework, mitigation strategies was part of the that has included an internal audit Ranger Security Officers provided event promoter’s costs. program and key reviews. a presence across the Parklands throughout the year, monitoring The Trust implemented an improved Seven internal audits were undertaken visitor safety, protecting assets and safety initiative with the revised lightning in 2008-09, including: responding to numerous incidents and protection procedure for outdoor accidents. In addition, Ranger Security events staged in the Parklands, • Privacy Officers were used in large numbers incorporating suggested indicators • IT Security to enforce Trust Regulations at major and actions in relation to protection • Planning and Budgeting music events. procedures to mitigate the risks from • Infringement Processing extreme weather conditions for staff and event patrons. • Procurement and Tendering • Equestrian Centre Another safety improvement was • Finance and Cash Handling the tightening of opening and closure times for both the main vehicle gates and amenities within the Parklands, to better reflect the Parklands’ closure from sunset to sunrise.

46 Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Committees

CoMMunIty ConsuLtAtIVe CoMMIttee There were seven Community Consultative Committee meetings in 2008-09. nAMe teRM MeetInGs AttenDeD Bilmon, Mairaed February 2006 – February 2010 5 Dutton, Stuart (Director and Chief Executive’s February 2008 – 5 representative) Fisher, Natalie February 2008 – November 2008 0 Goodman, Robert February 2006 – February 2010 4 Libling, Sandy February 2008 – February 2010 4 Lyons, Craig February 2006 – November 2008 0 Meagher, Fran February 2008 – February 2010 5 Misson, Frank February 2008 – February 2010 4 Morrow, Bruce February 2009 – February 2011 3 Sambrook, Brenda February 2009 – February 2011 4 Skinner, Clare February 2008 – November 2008 1 Warren, Stacy February 2008 – February 2010 5 Wright, Harley February 2008 – February 2010 3 sIGnIfICAnt CoMMIttees estAbLIsHeD AnD AboLIsHeD There were no significant committees established or abolished during 2008-09.

top: The Politicians v Journalists football match is held in Centennial Park every year. APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 47 sIGnIfICAnt CentennIAL PARKLAnDs’ CoMMIttees The table shows the number of Trust and committee meetings attended by each Board Member during 2008-09, with the number of meetings held during the time shown in brackets. tRustee AttenDAnCe At 2008-09 tRust AnD CoMMIttee tRustee tRust fInAnCe AuDIt MARKetInG founDAtIon MeetInGs CoMMIttees CoMMIttee CoMMIttee boARD of GoVeRnoRs emeritus Professor 9 (10) 4 (5) 4 (4) 3 (4) John niland AC John Walker 8 (10) 5 (5) 4 (4) the Hon. Justice 7 (10) 2 (4) Annabelle bennett Ao David Leckie 3 (10) 1 (4) Dr Margaret Varady Ao 8 (10) 5 (5) 3 (4) yvette Pietsch 9 (10) 4 (4) Mairaed bilmon 8 (10) 1 (4) Anne Keating 8 (10) 1 (4)*

* (first Marketing committee was April 09) otHeR ADVIsoRy CoMMIttees

CoMMIttee RePResentAtIVes Centennial Parklands equestrian Pamela Bode Rosemary Gough Kelly Paton Centre Advisory Committee Alex Clarke Tim Roberts Dee Vodden Kate Guilfoyle Jamie Winning Robert Hermann Mary Walsh Design Review Panel Peter Mould Alex Tzannes Marianna Preston Catherin Bull Oi Choong Golf Course Coordination Committee Simon Roberts Jon Urquhart Mal Durkin Harry James Ian Innes Golf Course Liaison Committee Harry James Brett Leahy Cathy Thurley Greg Dick Robert Herman Craig Easdown Petter Goddard Anthony Shaw Bruce Cook Jon Urquhart sports Advisory Group Doug Atkinson Laurie Heil Derek Zilich Ron Crawford Wayne Morgan Bernadette Walker Graeme Dedrick Greg Weiss Danyelle Droga

48 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 sIGnIfICAnt CoMMIttees WItH CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ’ RePResentAtIon stAff MeMbeR/s PosItIon exteRnAL CoMMIttees Cheshire, Colin Ranger Woollahra Council Animal Advisory Committee; Randwick Council Community Safety Committee; NSW Police Surry Hills Local Area Command’s Police Accountability Community Team. Corbett, Steve Director and Chief Executive Parks Forum Leadership & Relationship Standing Committee – Chair; Member of Board Parks Forum; Sydney Parks Group; World Youth Day CEO’s Forum; Centennial Parklands Foundation Board; Centennial Parklands Foundation Management Committee; Chair of NSW State Plan Priority E8 Parks & Reserves Group. Cutcliffe, Jason Arborist NSW Local Government Tree Resources Association. Dutton, Stuart A/Director Visitor Experience Sydney Parks Group; Centennial Parklands Foundation Management Committee; Community Consultative Committee; NSW State Plan Priority E8 Interdepartmental Planning Group; NSW State Plan E8 Parks & Reserves Group; World Youth Day Venue Owners Group. Easdown, Craig Manager Marketing & World Youth Day Media & Communications Group; Communications World Youth Day Community Relations Sub-Committee. Finnerty, Tomas Coordinator Site Services World Youth Day PAPF. Holyhead, Toby Arborist NSW Local Government Tree Resources Association. Innes, Ian Director Park Assets Parks Forum – Best Practice Standards and Benchmarking Committee; Department of the Arts Sport and Recreation – OHS Governance Committee. Latham, Luke Arborist NSW Local Government Tree Resources Association. Peri-Chapman, Suzanne World Youth Day Project Officer World Youth Day PAPF. Stride, Anja A/Manager Venue Services Premier’s Department: Central Sydney Operations Group; Moore Park Events Operations Group; Event Safety Working Party. Tracey, Paul Manager Horticultural Estate Sydney Water Greater Botany Wetlands Steering Committee; Royal Botanic Gardens Trust Flying Fox relocation Steering Committee.

APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 49 Appendix 2 – Organisation

Organisational structure

Minister for Sport and Recreation

Director-General Centennial Park and Communities NSW Moore Park Trust

Director and Chief Community Consultative Centennial Parklands Executive Committee Foundation

Executive Assistant Legal Services

Business Services Park Assets Strategic Planning and Visitor Experience Projects

Governance and Park Assets and Services Capital Works Marketing & Communications Support Services

Business Development Horticultural Estate Landscape Architects Visitors Programs

Shared Corporate Services Golf Course Master/Compliance Planning Venue Services

Corporate Business Systems Asset Database (Mainpac)

Property Portfolio

50 Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 OGAR NISATIONAL Groups within the Trust STRUCTURE • The Directorate: provides high level The Trust’s management is led by the and strategic advice to the Trust and Director and Chief Executive (DCE) the Minister, measures and monitors who works within the parameters of the Trust’s performance against the the Trust and is also responsible to the Plan of Management and corporate Director-General of Communities NSW business strategy, and handles a for administrative issues. range of stakeholder issues. • Visitor Experience: manages For certain approvals and actions, the the Trust’s venue services, visitor DCE is responsible to the Minister for programs, and its marketing and Sport and Recreation. communications strategies. The DCE leads the development and • Business Services: manages the implementation of the Trust’s strategic, organisation’s overall business corporate and annual business plans to systems and performance, plus meet its short and long-term objectives, also oversees its shared services and provide staff with a strong vision agreement for corporate services. and business direction. Best practice • Strategic Planning and Projects: management, sustainable development manages statutory and park and the financial viability of the Trust are planning, and delivers significant the key focuses of this role. capital works and other major projects of long-term importance. • Park Assets: is responsible for the maintenance and presentation of the physical fabric of Centennial Parklands, including the landscape, buildings, ponds and buried infrastructure.

T op: Trust horticultural staff member watering a newly planted tree in Centennial Park. Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 51 the executive team

steVe CoRbett IAn Innes MARIAnnA PReston Director and Chief Executive Director, Park Assets Director Strategic bsc (Arch), b Land Arch Planning and Projects Steve was appointed to the position b Land Arch (Hons) AILA in July 2004. He was previously Ian has over 20 years experience in Director for the Royal Tasmanian the landscape architecture and public Marianna has many years experience Botanical Gardens and has more space management industries. He within the design and construction than 30 years of industry experience previously held management roles at industry,as a project manager and in the management of parks, botanic the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, landscape architect. gardens and open space areas. He the former Public Works Department previously held estate management (NSW) and in overseas roles in the She is responsible for statutory positions at Olympic Venues with the UK and France. and park planning, major project Olympic Coordination Authority and development and implementation of management positions at the Royal He is responsible for services such the $50 million Park Improvement Plan. Botanic Gardens Sydney including as parking administration, playground Mount Annan Botanic Garden. safety, waste recycling and cleaning services, as well as arboriculture He is currently a Member of the Board and horticulture services, asset of the Parks Forum (an international maintenance, building infrastructure parks management association), and services, equestrian centre and golf Chair of the Parks Forum Leadership course management, flora and fauna and Relationship Standing Committee. protection, conservation of heritage assets and landscape maintenance.

52 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 stuARt Dutton bRuCe CooK A/Director Visitor Experience Director Business Services MbA bspsc MbA

Stuart has worked in the sport, Bruce has previously held planning recreation and venue management and business management positions industries for 13 years with at EnergyAustralia, Wollongong City organisations such as Sutherland Council, National Rail Corporation, Shire Council, Swimming NSW, the RTA and Tourism Australia. Sports Medicine Australia, and Cycling Australia. He is responsible for business and organisational performance, financial He is responsible for venue services, management, lease and licence visitor programs, and its marketing administration, business development, and communications strategies. policy development, records management, shared services contract Stuart previously managed the Venue management, and Trust support Services Unit of the Trust. and liaison.

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2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 ses GRADe LeVeL MALe feMALe MALe feMALe MALe feMALe MALe feMALe 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 1 1 1 2 1

Value of recreation leave and long service leave entitlements

LeAVe entItLeMent VALue As At 30 June 2008 Recreation leave $443,000 Long Service leave $624,169

ConsuLtAnts tHResHoLDs Cost Consultancies equal to or more than $30,000 $0 Total consultancies less than $30,000 $8,259 totAL ConsuLtAnCIes $8,259

54 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 ET HNIC AFFAIRS Managing and communicating CF ODE O ONDUCT PRIORITIES STATEMENT with the Trust’s staff The Centennial Park and Moore Park The Trust is committed to the principles The Trust’s Joint Consultative Trust’s Code of Conduct outlines the of multiculturalism and encouraging Committee (JCC) provides a formal expected standards of behaviour and the participation of people from diverse framework for consultation between guides staff on how to deal with ethical cultural and linguistic backgrounds in staff and senior management. It met issues that may arise in the course of all its events and visitor programs. on a quarterly basis to: their work.

The Trust’s Plan of Management has • promote cooperation and open The Trust’s values as an organisation taken into account the significant communication are based on trust, respect and cultural diversity in the suburbs • provide a forum for raising issues recognition of the significant roles the surrounding Centennial Parklands. of organisation wide concern and Trust plays in managing the Parklands. With 40 per cent of the population in its suggestions for their possible The Code of Conduct is an important local and district visitor catchment area resolution element of maintaining that trust, respect and recognition. being born overseas, the Parklands • discuss key policy and strategic continued to be an important meeting issues place for a host of diverse communities. The Trust’s Code of Conduct is in • initiate quality improvement projects alignment with the Department of A key strategic direction in the Trust’s • improve the dissemination of Premier and Cabinet revised its “Model Plan of Management is to promote information about the work of Code of Conduct for NSW Public cultural diversity and expression, and the Trust to staff at all levels. The Sector Agencies”. the use of the Parklands for cultural JCC is chaired by the Director activities. Helping to achieve this goal Business Services and includes SAR H ED SERVICES is the fact that a number of key staff representatives from each area of The Trust’s corporate services – finance, employed within the Parklands who are the organisation, the Public Service human resources and information also from a range of diverse cultural Association and the Department’s technology – are outsourced to and linguistic backgrounds. Human Resources team. Communities NSW. Staffing issues are addressed at the T RUst S AFF Trust employees have access to weekly meeting of the Executive. There human resource and occupational The Trust is committed to attracting, is also a Quarterly Staff briefing session health and safety (OHS) services, developing and retaining a professional and monthly meetings of the senior either by telephone, email or through workforce and providing a safe, staff group, where staff discuss current regular visits by the service provider. productive and healthy workplace. issues and future plans. The Business Employees are also able to access Planning Workshops, which took place payroll and leave data via the online Staff turnover was at an annualised over April and May 2009, involved the HR Kiosk at all Trust computers. rate of 0 per cent for 2008-09. This majority of staff. Discussions were figure is significantly below the State held within each of the business units. Government average of 12 per cent. These were followed by a one-day workshop of senior staff to clarify the goals for 2009-10. In a workshop for remaining staff, there was discussion of the Draft Business Plan and about the activities required to support it during the coming year.

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Distribution Index* eeo GRouP benCHMARK 2007 2008 2009 oR tARGet Women 100 117 106 107 Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders 100 N/A* N/A N/A People whose first language was not English 100 N/A* N/A N/A People with a disability 100 N/A* N/A N/A People with a disability requiring work-related adjustment 100 N/A* N/A N/A

Trends In The Representation Of EEO Groups eeo GRouP benCHMARK 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 oR tARGet Women 50% 46% 45% 43% 44% 50% Aboriginal People & Torres 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Strait Islanders People Whose Language First 20% 9% 13% 7% 6% 7% Spoken as a Child was not English People with a Disability 12% 5% 6% 0% 2% N/A People with a Disability Requiring 7% 0% 0% 2% 1.9% N/A Work-related Adjustment total staff 64 58 58 64 61 64 Response rate 100% 100% 100% 100% 78%

IMPLeMentInG eeo stRAteGIes The Trust strives to ensure that its workplaces are free of discrimination and harassment, and the Trust’s practices and behaviour do not disadvantage people because they belong to a particular group. Staff are also encouraged to take advantage of flexible working arrangements and leave options to help them maintain an effective work and life balance.

56 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Occupational Health The OHS Committee was successful in There were no WorkCover NSW and Safety (OHS) introducing to the workplace a smoke prosecutions involving Centennial free environment policy following Parklands during the financial year and Training was provided to members some vigorous consultation with staff the Trust saw a one third reduction in of the OHS committee in line with the members. It also reviewed of its policy, workers compensation claims. Seven continued commitment of the Trust to terms of reference and first aid policy workers compensation claims were comply with all safety and WorkCover which have all been successfully lodged, compared with four during workplace requirements. Training was updated. the previous financial year. While the also provided to other staff members number of claims increased marginally, to assist with and promote awareness The Committee is consulting at the cost per claim and hours lost were and technical expertise in implementing present to promote health and well less than 2007-08. the Trust safety management system. being in the workplace.

An internal review of the safety The Committee appointed four new management system on behalf of the members in the 2008 elections. organisation by Park Assets manager Mal Durkin provided valuable feedback for improvements, as did subsequent discussions with staff.

T op: A TAFE arboricultural student assessing the condition of the Parklands. Such students have been coming to Centennial Parklands for over 20 years to undertake this vital practical work. Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 57 oCCuPAtIonAL HeALtH AnD sAfety (oHs)

Accident/Injury Analysis 2008-09 financial year in summary

RePoRteD InCIDents/ RePoRteD fIRst AID RePoRteD MeDICAL RePoRteD Lost tIMe neAR MIsses tReAteD InJuRIes tReAteD InJuRIes InJuRIes 7 5 8 5

Total Workers Compensation Claims for 2008-09

CLAIM no. DAte of DAte of CAuse of ACCIDent HRs Lost ACtIon PLAns to InJuRy notIfIeD PReVent ACCIDent Re-oCCuRRInG 770519047484 7.10.08 7.10.08 Plantar fasciitis on heel 7.6 Review SWMS and procedure from raking mulch from of working on uneven ground. flower beds. Include in tool box talk. 770519052354 28.1.09 28.1.09 Foreign body in right eye 0 Staff to be made aware of similar whilst gardening. injuries from wind, dust and outdoor work. 770519056864 23.4.09 23.4.09 Left shoulder strain from 7.6 SWMS reviewed at weekly toolbox stacking branches in a pile. meeting - staff to be mindful of lifting too large a load at one time. 770519056951 28.4.09 28.4.09 Pain/nerve irritation in right 0 Workplace assessment hand from high volume conducted resulting in some keyboard work. workstation adjustment. 770519058877 5.6.09 5.6.09 Left rotator cuff injury from 13 Items stored on floor of amenities tripping over timber and room removed. other items on floor of small amenities room. 770519059064 12.6.09 12.6.09 Shooting pain in neck and 5 Review location of bucket control shoulder while operating and accessibility to operator and front end loader. subsequent SWMS review. 770519059413 20.6.09 20.6.09 Motor vehicle accident on 3 N/A way to work. 770519061808 22.06.09 17.08.09 Pain in lower back from 0 2 person lift – anything as large as lifting large plants to divide 30 kilos is to be lifted by 2 people them. – adhering to manual lifting rules and SWMS.

Do not dig out large plants out of garden beds – try to divide the plants in ground before lifting a huge clump onto a vehicle.

Employee to be aware of causing further injury once lifting restrictions have been lifted. nb: shaded areas denote additional entries since last reporting

58 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 The Trust’s safety record yeAR 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Number of workers compensation claims 10 9 6 4 8 Cost of claim per employee $1,416 $6,352 $4,156 $4,935 $1,704 Hours lost to workplace injury or illness 287 743 81 305 47

VoLunteeR HouRs The Volunteer Program at Centennial Parklands is an important opportunity for the community to contribute to environmental projects in the Parklands.

In 2008-09 the Centennial Parklands Volunteer Program included:

VoLunteeR GRouP / ACtIVIty VoLunteeR HouRs ContRIbuteD Growing Group 142 Tree Planting activities 68 Ponds Group 800 Corporate volunteer program 16 Birdwatching 24 Visitor Information 26 Volunteer Coordinator 60 Volunteer Archivist 78 Windgap 102 Bush Regeneration 141 Cleanup Aust Day 665 totAL 2,124

APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 59 Appendix 3 – Legislative and Periodic Reporting

FERE DOM OF INFORMATION Public participation in Applications under the AND STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS policy development Freedom of Information Under the Freedom of Information The public can participate in policy Act 1989 Act 1989 each NSW Government development through the Community The Trust received one application agency is required to publish an annual Consultative Committee as well as under the Freedom of Information Act statement of affairs. This statement through public consultation processes 1989 in the reporting year. describes the structure and functions relating to various plans, surveys and activities. of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Details of internal Trust, how these functions affect the review results public, and details opportunities for the Categories of documents The original request was refused on public to participate in the Trust’s policy held by the Trust development. It also includes a list the basis of commercial-in-confidence of the categories of Trust documents The categories of documents considerations. and how these can be accessed or held include: amended by members of the public. • policy documents and RIAEV EWS ND APPEALS correspondence, including There were no reviews or appeals Structure and functions memoranda and circulars conducted by either the NSW The primary responsibility of the Trust is • documents on the internal Ombudsman or the Administrative to ensure the sustainable management administration of the Trust Decisions Tribunal. of urban parkland and leisure facilities on • policy and planning documents behalf of the people of NSW. The Trust’s which assist the Trust PRIVACA Y ND PERSONAL IN Plan of Management and associated FORMATION PROTECTION key result areas have been developed to help meet these objectives. Accessing and amending During 2008-09 the Trust received no Trust documents applications under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act Effect of functions on Policy documents, annual reports 1998. The Trust continues to monitor members of the public and brochures may be obtained by contacting the Trust. compliance with this Act. The Trust has a direct effect on the public by encouraging the use and Applications for access to Trust The Trust’s privacy policy is available enjoyment of Centennial Parklands. documents under the Freedom of on the Trust’s website at The Trust’s objectives are to maintain Information Act 1989 should be www.centennialparklands.com.au and improve Trust lands and encourage accompanied by a $30 application their use and enjoyment by increasing fee and sent to: LIAEG SL TION AND the recreational, historical, scientific, LEGAL CHANGE educational, cultural and environmental The Freedom of Information Officer value of the lands, maintaining the Centennial Parklands There were no legislation or legal right of the public to use the lands, Locked Bag 15 changes made in 2008-09. and protecting the environment in Paddington NSW 2021 the Parklands. Applications to amend documents ACSADMIT NISTERED relating to a person’s own personal BY THE TRUST affairs may also be made to this The Trust administers and operates address. under the terms of the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust Act 1983. Arrangements can be made to obtain copies of documents or to inspect them by contacting the FOI and privacy officer (02) 9339 6699 or emailing: [email protected]

60 Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 SGCAI NIFI NT JUDICIAL GRA Nts TO NON- DECISIONS GOVERNMENT There were no significant judicial ORGANISATIONS decisions in the 2008-09. There were no grants to non- government organisations during C L OntROL ED ENTITIES 2008-09. The Trust controls the Centennial Parklands Foundation under Section R EseARCH AND 45A(1A) of the Public Finance and DEVELOPMENT Audit Act 1983. No research and development projects were undertaken during 2008-09. OE VERS AS VISITS Stuart Dutton, A/Director Visitor C ACOntR TING AND Experience, travelled to Edinburgh, MARKET TESTING Scotland to assess the scale and New contracting and market testing impact of the Golden Oldies World during 2008-09 was undertaken on Rugby Festival that will be hosted in certain Equestrian Centre licences. Centennial Parklands in 2010.

T op: Sunset view across Randwick Pond, Centennial Park. Appendices | CENTENNIAL PARKLANDS ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 61 PubLICAtIons PRoDuCeD In 2008-09 PubLICAtIon ReLeAseD CoMMent Annual Report 2007-08 November 2008 Silver Award winner at the 2009 Australasian Reporting Awards. Parklands Magazine 1st day of every season Seasonal publication available the first day of every season; the spring 2008 edition was dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Trust. Newly redesigned in 2008-09. What’s On brochure 1st day of every season Seasonal publication available the first day of every season; newly redesigned in 2008-09. Events Newsletter September 2008, January New publication required under the Noise Management 2009 and June 2009 Plan. Distributed to 10,000 surrounding households and available at the Parklands Office. Centennial Parklands Map All year round Standard publication, redesigned and enhanced in 2008-09. Dogs in the Parklands brochure August 2008 New publication informing dog owners of the Parklands regulations on the dogs in the Parklands and around its facilities. Centennial Parklands Equestrian August 2008 Two new publications targeting the tourist and local Centre brochure suite residents markets. Sporting facilities in Centennial July 2008 Two brochures (summer and winter seasons) outlining the Parklands brochure suite sporting facilities available across the Parklands. Centennial Parklands Foundation December 2008 In-kind project management support provided by the Trust. Annual Report 2008-09 Centennial Parklands Christmas December 2008 Developed for Trust and Centennial Parklands Foundation Card and eCard distribution and retailed at the Visitor Information Counter. Fact Sheets Various Various fact sheets on aspects of Centennial Parklands natural, cultural and operational features. All fact sheets are available on the Centennial Parklands website. Centennial Parklands Equestrian February 2009 New comprehensive Code of Conduct for licensees and Centre Code of Conduct visitors to the Equestrian Centre.

62 APPenDICes | CentennIAL PARKLAnDs ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 Index

A G R About Centennial Parklands 2 Governance 42 Recreation and long service leave 24 Advisory committees 48 Grants 61 Research and development 61 Annual Business Plans 9 Risk management 45 H Asset maintenance 22 Heritage maintenance 22 S B Highlights for 2007-08 6 Safety record 58 Buildings and infrastructure 22 Hour-glass investment facilities 39 Shared services 55 Significant judicial decisions 61 C I Social performance 26 Centennial Park 2 Investment performance 39 Sports fields 24 Chairman’s report 4 J Statement of responsibility 42 Code of conduct 55 Joint consultative committee 55 Supporting community groups 33 Committees, representation 49 Sustainability Report 11 Community Consultative 32 L Committee Legislation and legal change 60 T Conservation Management Plan 22 Legislative and periodic reporting 60 Tree management 23 Consultants 54 M Trustees 43 Consultation 32 Major assets/land 40 Trust meetings 48 Contracting and market testing 61 – disposals and acquisitions W Controlled entities 61 Moore Park 3 Waste management 20 Corporate Plan 9 N Water management 19 Credit card certification 42 NSW State Plan 8 Websites 35 D Weed management 25 O Development proposals 17 Occupational health and safety 57 V Director and Chief 5 Executive’s report Operational structure 50 Visitor feedback 28 Organisational direction 3 Visitor information services 34 E Overseas visits 61 Visitor programs 29 Economic performance 36 Visitor safety 33 Education Strategy 30 P Volunteer hours 59 Energy management 18 Park Improvement plan 13 Volunteers 30 Environmental performance 12 Payment performance 38 Equal employment opportunity 56 Plan of Management 9 Ethnic affairs priorities statement 55 Planning framework 8 Event management 33 Policies and procedures 40 Executive team 52 Privacy and personal 66 information protection Executive officer information 54 Publications 35 F Q Fees and charges 40 Queens Park 2 Filming and photography 40 Financial statements inside back cover Financial strategy 38 Financial summary 10 Foundation business plan 41 Freedom of information 60 and statement of affairs

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